Kenwood TS-2000X Communicating Aids BUG KEY Function, CW Message Memory, Storing CW Messages

9 COMMUNICATING AIDS

BUG KEY FUNCTION

The built-in electronic keyer also can be used as a semi-automatic key. Semi-automatic keys are also known as “Bugs”. When this function is ON, dots are generated in the normal manner by the electronic keyer. Dashes, however, are manually generated by the operator by holding the keyer paddle closed for the appropriate length of time.

To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 35, and select ON. The default is OFF.

Note: When the Bug Key function is ON, CW Message Memory (see below) cannot be used.

CW MESSAGE MEMORY

This transceiver has three memory channels for storing CW messages. Each memory channel can store approximately 50 characters. These memory channels are ideal for storing contest exchanges that you want to send repeatedly. Stored messages can be played back to check message content or for transmitting.

The electronic keyer has a function that allows you to interrupt playback and manually inject your own keying. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 30, and select ON. The default is OFF.

The electronic keyer can also repeatedly play back the message that you stored. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 29A and select ON. The default is OFF.

For repetitive message playback, you can change the interval between each series of messages. Use Menu No. 29B, and select the time in the range of 0 to 60 seconds.

Note:

◆This function cannot be used when the Bug Key function is ON.

◆Operating the keyer paddle with Menu No. 30 OFF cancels message playback. Even if message playback does not stop because of your keying start timing, you can cancel playback by pressing [CLR].

■Storing CW Messages

1Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode.

•“CW” appears.

2If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL].

•The VOX LED turns off.

3Press [FUNC] and [1/ CH1/REC],

[2/ CH2/ REC], or [3/ CH3/REC] to select a memory channel to be recorded.

4Begin sending using the keyer paddle.

•The message you send is stored in memory.

5To complete the message storage, press [CLR] to stop.

•When the memory becomes full, recording automatically stops.

Note: If you do not operate the keyer paddle after starting to record a message, a pause is stored in the channel.

■Checking CW Messages without Transmitting

1Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode.

•“CW” appears.

2If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch it OFF.

3Press [1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or [3/ CH3/REC] to select the channel to be played back.

•The message is played back.

•To play back the messages stored in the other channels in sequence, press the corresponding channel keys during playback. Up to three channels can be queued at the same time.

•While playing back the messages, you can also adjust the keyer speed by pressing [KEY/ DELAY] and turning the MULTI/ CH control.

•To interrupt playback, press [CLR].

■Transmitting CW Messages

Messages can be transmitted using Semi Break- in/ Full Break-in or manual TX/RX switching.

1Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode.

•“CW” appears.

2To use Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in, press [VOX/ LEVEL]. The VOX LED lights. Otherwise, press [SEND].

3Press [1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or [3/ CH3/REC] to select the channel to be played back.

•The message is played back and transmitted automatically.

•To transmit the messages stored in the other channels in sequence, press the corresponding channel keys during playback. Up to three channels can be queued at the same time.

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