Kenwood TS-870S instruction manual Multiple-Button Functions, Emulation Options

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6 COMMUNICATING

Multiple-Button Functions

Function

Buttons

Description

Name

 

 

Decrement

[CH 2]+

The keyer

 

[CH 3]

acknowledges with "D",

 

 

then decrements the

 

 

serial number.

 

 

 

Function

[CH 1]+

The keyer

 

[CH 2]

acknowledges with "F",

 

 

then waits for paddle

 

 

entry of the desired

 

 

command.

 

 

 

Hand-key

[CH 1]+

The keyer

 

[CH 3]

acknowledges with "H",

 

 

then enters hand-key

 

 

mode until another

 

 

button closure occurs.

 

 

 

Inquiry

[CH 3]+

The keyer

 

[CH 4]

acknowledges with "?",

 

 

then waits for paddle

 

 

entry of the desired

 

 

option.

 

 

 

Kill Playback

Any two

The keyer immediately

(in progress)

buttons

halts and stops

 

 

transmitting the

 

 

message. No "dit" is

 

 

transmitted.

 

 

 

Reset

[CH 1]+

The keyer speed is

Note:

[CH 2]+

reset to 20 wpm at the

Press all keys

[CH 3]+

current knob position,

simultaneously.

[CH 4]

the function-entry speed

A transceiver

 

is defaulted to follow the

Full Reset

 

 

KEY SPEED control

{page 63} also

 

resets the keyer

 

setting, then the keyer

speed to

 

acknowledges with

20 wpm.

 

"OK".

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse

[CH 1]+

The keyer

 

[CH 4]

acknowledges with

 

 

"RV", then reverses the

 

 

paddles.

 

 

 

Tune

[CH 2]+

The keyer

 

[CH 4]

acknowledges with "X",

 

 

then keys the output

 

 

continuously until a

 

 

paddle closure occurs.

 

 

 

Note: If the buttons are pressed for an extended time, or if an incorrect command is input, a multi-dit error tone will be sent.

Emulation Options

This parameter allows the keyer timing to mimic that of other keyers, making the ÒfeelÓ more comfortable for operators used to different timing parameters.

The default is VØ.

To check or change the emulation, you must briefly use the Inquiry or Function mode. You will learn more about these modes beginning on page 35.

To check Emulation option:

1Press [CH 3]+[CH 4].

¥ The keyer will send Ò?Ó.

2Send a ÒVÓ.

¥The keyer will send the current emulation (e.g. VØ).

To change Emulation option: 1 Press [CH 1]+[CH 2].

¥The keyer will send ÒFÓ.

2Send a ÒVdÓ where d represents the emulation number (see table) that you desire.

Option

Description

 

 

Normal with dot and dash memory

 

 

V1

Normal with dot memory only

 

 

V2

Normal with dash memory only

 

 

V3

Accukeyer timing with dot and dash

 

memory

 

 

V4

Accukeyer timing with dot memory only

 

 

V5

Accukeyer timing with dash memory only

 

 

V6

Curtis "A" timing with dot and dash

 

memory

 

 

V7

Curtis "A" timing with dot memory only

 

 

V8

Curtis "A" timing with dash memory only

 

 

V9

Iambic timing with no dot or dash

 

memory

 

 

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Contents TS-870S Applicable Model Writing Conventions FollowedKEY2 Cleaning Power SourcesPower Cable Protection Power LinesContents Memory Features Rejecting InterferenceScan Specifications Appendices MaintenanceOptional Accessories Installing OptionsIntroduction DSP Maximum SIGNAL/ Minimum NoiseFeatures Supplied AccessoriesInstallation Antenna ConnectionTransmission Line MHz 14 MHz 30 MHz Lightning Protection DC Power Supply ConnectionInstallation Ground ConnectionAccessory Connections Front PanelRear Panel Pin Function Computer Interface COMRtty Equipment Rtty and ACC Linear Amplifier RemoteAccessory Equipment ACC Antenna Tuner ATSM-230 Station Monitor if OUT PKD Pin No. Pin NameANO GND PSQ Smet PKSYour First QSO First QSO Getting Acquainted Front Panel6KEY Speed control @4QUICK Memo M.IN button@5QUICK Memo MR button CW/ÐR button @7Tuning controlEnter button LSB/USB button#6FILTER LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls #3BEAT Cancel buttonRX M.CH button #5TX EQ. buttonUP/DWN buttons Microphone$4RIT/XIT control $7M.CH/VFO.CH controlRear Panel 2MONI Display0AUTO 1PROC9TONE 5MENU7SPLIT 8RIT#7M.SCR #2ON AIR#3AT Tune #4FSKOperating Basics Switching Power ON/OFFAdjusting Volume Adjusting SquelchSelecting Mode Operating Basics Equalizing VFO Frequencies A=BChanging Bands Changing Step Sizes Fine TuningQuick Changes Operating BasicsFront Panel Meter Operating Basics Direct Frequency EntryMeter on Microphone Gain Selecting Transmit PowerTransmitting Transmit Carrier LevelTemporary Menu Resetting Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Menu AccessLO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls Menu ConfigurationMenu Setup Menu Item Function Selections DefaultM.CH/VFO.CH control Setting Baud Rate bps Stop Bits Cross Reference for Menu Functions Sstv Frequencies CommunicatingSSB Transmission Slow Scan TV/ FacsimileTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency Switching TX/RX ManuallyCW Transmission CommunicatingCW Reverse Receive Setting Delay TimeCommunicating Semi BREAK-IN Full BREAK-INKEY Speed control Function DefaultCommunicating Electronic Keyer Activity ConsultEmulation Options Multiple-Button FunctionsCW Message Playback Storing CW MessagesTo check an Inquiry function Press CH 3+CH Inquiry Command DescriptionErasing CW Messages Inquiry FunctionsPress CH 1+CH Function CommandsEmbedded Functions Serial Number OptionsOption d Leading Other Nines Press RX a or RX B FM TransmissionFM Repeater Operation Press RX B or RX aSelecting Subtone Frequency Continuous or Burst Subtones?Arrl 10-METER Band Plan AM Transmission Digital OperationRtty Frequency Shift Keying Amtor ERROR-CHECKING Modes AMTOR/ PACKET/ PACTOR/ G-TOR/ CloverMode Meaning Rtty FrequenciesPacket Frequencies SPLIT-FREQUENCY OperationSatellite Operation Communicating TF-SET Transmit Frequency SETAGC Automatic Gain Control RIT Receive Incremental TuningOperating Aids ReceivingTransmit Inhibit XIT Transmit Incremental TuningOperating Aids VOX VOICE-OPERATED TransmitTransmit Monitor Mode Transmit Sampling PointOperating Aids Speech Processor SSB/AM Changing Frequency While TransmittingMicrophone AGC Changing Transmit BandwidthTransmit Bandshift Equalizing Transmit AudioPress MENU+ Automatic ModeAutomatic Mode Boundaries Using Automatic ModeInternal Tuner Presetting Internal Tuner onlyPreset Bands for Internal Tuner Automatic Antenna TunerOperating Aids AT-300 External Tuner Optional Communication ParametersMenu No Baud Rate Stop Bits If Shift CW Slope Tuning SSB/AMRejecting Interference DSP ToolsAdaptive Filters Beat Cancel SSB/AMRejecting Interference Auto Notch SSB CW/FSK/FMAttenuator Setting Spac TimeNoise Blanker AIP Advanced Intercept PointMemory Channel Data Memory FeaturesConventional or Quick MEMORY? Conventional MemoryQuick Channel Search Memory FeaturesMemory Channel Recall Split-Frequency ChannelsMemory \ VFO Transfers Memory TransferMemory Channel Scroll Temporary Frequency ChangesChannel Full ResetErasing Memory Channels Channel to Channel TransfersProgrammable VFO Function Memory Features Storing Scan Limits in CHTemporary Frequency Changes Quick MemoryStoring Into Quick Memory Recalling from Quick MemoryConfirming START/END Limits ScanProgram Scan Scan HoldALL-CHANNEL Scan Memory ScanScan Busy Frequency StopMemory Channel Lockout Setting Scan SpeedProgrammable Function Buttons Microprocessor ResetSwitching ANT 1/ ANT Operator ConveniencesOperator Conveniences Assigning Functions Beep FunctionQuick Data Transfer Alarm NotificationSetting UP Display DimmerTransferring Data Using Quick TransferOperator Conveniences ConnectionsChecking Messages DRU-3 Digital Recording System OptionalRecording Messages Message PlaybackTransmitting Messages Manual TX/RX VS-2 Voice Synthesizer OptionalContinuous MULTI-CHANNEL Playback Altering INTER-MESSAGE IntervalCleaning MaintenanceService Service NoteInternal Adjustments MaintenanceReference Frequency Calibration Problem Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingPress LSB/USB, CW/-R,FSK/-R, or SWR PG-2Z Optional AccessoriesDRU-3 PC-1ADRU-3 Digital Recording Unit Installing OptionsRemoving the Case VS-2 Voice Synthesizer UnitSO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED Crystal Oscillator Tcxo Installing OptionsFSK, FM SpecificationsFSK, AM SpecificationsAppendix a Learning about DSP HF Beacons Appendix B PropagationInformation NCDXF/IARU Beacon NetworkFreq kHz Call Sign Receiver for Swling Appendix C General CoverageHardware Description Appendix D COM Connector ProtocolCommands Command DescriptionBAD Command Examples Parameter DescriptionParameter Table Subtone Table for Format NO.14 Computer Control CommandsTypes of Commands TerminatorCommand USE Precautions Error MessagesParameter Menu Selection Table for EX COMMAND, ParameterMenu Menu Item Command Tables Reading Command TablesBusy ID Identification Set Mixer RA RF Attenuator XIT DRS DSPTOR Rtty SSB Sstv AGCSstv FSK TOR
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TS-870S specifications

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