Kenwood TS-990S Operation Manual - Page 99
Electronic Keyer, Selecting The Keyer Type For The Paddle Jack, Microphone Paddle Mode
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ELECTRONIC KEYER The transceiver incorporates an electronic keyer that can be operated by connecting a paddle to the PADDLE jack on the front panel. Depending on how you configure the menu, you can use the electronic keyer like a bug key (semi-automatic electronic keyer). You can connect a straight key (electronic straight keyer) to the PADDLE jack as well. SELECTING THE KEYER TYPE FOR THE PADDLE JACK You can select the device to be connected to the PADDLE jack. 1 Select Group No. 5, "CW Configurations", from the Menu screen. 2 Access Menu 00, "Paddle Jack Configuration (Front)". 3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter box. ASSISTING YOUR SMOOTH QSO 5 SELECTING THE KEYER TYPE FOR THE KEY JACK For CW operation without using the built-in electronic keyer, connect a straight key, a bug key, an external electronic keyer or a PC keyer to the KEY jack. Depending on how you configure the menu, you can connect a paddle to the KEY jack and use the built-in electronic keyer instead. Follow the procedure below to select the device connected to the KEY jack on the rear panel. Note: ◆◆If you connect an external electronic keyer or PC keyer to the Transceiver, ensure that it has a shielded cable with the positive polarity on the cable inner. 1 Select Group No. 5, "CW Configurations", from the Menu screen. 2 Access Menu 01, "Key Jack Configuration (Rear)". 3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter box. 4 Press [-] (F4) or [+] (F5) to select "Straight Key", "Paddle", or "Paddle (Bug Key Mode)". The default is "Paddle". 5 Press [ ] (F1). 6 Press [MENU] to exit. 4 Press [-] (F4) or [+] (F5) to select "Straight Key", "Paddle", or "Paddle (Bug Key Mode)". The default is "Straight Key". 5 Press [ ] (F1). 6 Press [MENU] to exit. MICROPHONE PADDLE MODE You can send CW by using the [UP] and [DOWN] (microphone) keys as a paddle. Contents Index 1 Select Group No. 5, "CW Configurations", from the Menu screen. 2 Access Menu 04, "Paddle (Microphone Up/Down Keys)". 3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter box. 5-19
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