Kenwood TS590SG User Manual
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7 COMMUNICATING AIDS
CW BREAK-IN
Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually
switching between transmission and reception modes.
Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in
and Full Break-in.
switching between transmission and reception modes.
Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in
and Full Break-in.
Semi Break-in:
When the key contacts open, the transceiver
automatically waits for the duration of the time
period you selected. The transceiver then returns to
reception mode.
When the key contacts open, the transceiver
automatically waits for the duration of the time
period you selected. The transceiver then returns to
reception mode.
Full Break-in:
As soon as the key contacts open, the transceiver
returns to reception mode.
As soon as the key contacts open, the transceiver
returns to reception mode.
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN
1 Press
[CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode.
• “CW”
appears.
2 Press
[VOX (LEV)].
• “
” appears.
3 Press and hold [KEY (DELAY)].
• The current setting (FBK or delay time) appears.
The default is 50 (500 ms).
4 Turn
the
MULTI/CH control to select “FBK” (Full
Break-in) or a delay time for Semi Break-in.
• Delay time ranges from 5 to 100 (50 ms to
1000 ms) in steps of 5.
5 Begin
sending.
• The transceiver automatically switches to
transmission mode.
• When FBK (Full Break-in) is selected:
The transceiver immediately switches to
reception mode when the key opens.
reception mode when the key opens.
• When a delay time is selected:
The transceiver switches to reception mode
after the delay time that you have selected has
passed.
after the delay time that you have selected has
passed.
6 Press
[CLR] to exit.
Note: FBK (Full Break-in) cannot be used with the TL-922/
922A linear amplifi er.
922A linear amplifi er.
ELECTRONIC KEYER
This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that
can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the
transceiver’s rear panel. Refer to “Keys for CW
(PADDLE and KEY)” {page 2} for details regarding
this connection. The built-in keyer supports lambic
(squeeze) operation.
can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the
transceiver’s rear panel. Refer to “Keys for CW
(PADDLE and KEY)” {page 2} for details regarding
this connection. The built-in keyer supports lambic
(squeeze) operation.
ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE
There are 2 modes of operation when using an
electronic keyer for lambic keying operation. Mode A
completes the current key sequence you are sending
when you release the paddles. Mode B sends one
more key, opposite the current key you are sending,
upon releasing the paddles.
electronic keyer for lambic keying operation. Mode A
completes the current key sequence you are sending
when you release the paddles. Mode B sends one
more key, opposite the current key you are sending,
upon releasing the paddles.
1 Press
[MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or
turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 38.
2 Press
[M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select “A” or “B”
(default).
3 Press
[MENU] to exit Menu mode.
CHANGING KEYING SPEED
The keying speed of the electronic keyer is fully
adjustable. Selecting the appropriate speed is
important in order to send error-free CW that other
operators can copy solidly. Selecting a speed that is
beyond your keying ability will only result in mistakes.
You will obtain the best results by selecting a speed
that is close to the speed used by the other station.
adjustable. Selecting the appropriate speed is
important in order to send error-free CW that other
operators can copy solidly. Selecting a speed that is
beyond your keying ability will only result in mistakes.
You will obtain the best results by selecting a speed
that is close to the speed used by the other station.
1 Press
[CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode.
• “CW”
appears.
2 Press
[KEY (DELAY)].
• The current keying speed appears. The default
is 20 (wpm).
3 While keying the paddle and listening to the TX
(transmission) sidetone, turn the MULTI/CH control
to select the appropriate speed.
to select the appropriate speed.
• The speeds range from 4 to 60 wpm, in steps of
1 wpm. The larger the number, the faster the
speed.
speed.
4 Press
[KEY (DELAY)] again to complete the
setting.
Note: When using the semi-automatic “Bug” function, the
selected speed applies only to the rate that dots are sent.
selected speed applies only to the rate that dots are sent.
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Invalid Break-In Operation
You can make break-in operation invalid while
performing the keying speed adjustment.
performing the keying speed adjustment.
To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 49,
and select “on” (default is “oFF”).
and select “on” (default is “oFF”).
• “VOX” blinks when break-in operation is
enabled.