Kenwood TS-870S DRU-3 Digital Recording System Optional, Recording Messages, Message Playback

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DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)

The DRU-3 DRS unit allows you to record approximately 15 seconds of audio per channel on up to 4 channels. The audio is input via your transceiver microphone. Once recorded, the audio can then be transmitted. It is also possible to make longer messages by consecutively sending the contents of message memories. Finally, you can even send this longer linked message repeatedly by using the Repeat function accessible via Menu No. 39 (REPEAT).

The DRU-3 is useful in many situations:

¥DX chasing or contest operation where repeated calls are necessary for extended periods of time

¥Checking interference complaints to other equipment (lets you be in two places at one time)

¥Checking or adjusting your transmit signal or your antennas if itÕs not convenient to be sitting in front of your microphone

¥Helping a friend adjust his antenna or receiver when he needs repeated test transmissions from you

Once you begin using the unit, youÕll likely discover other applications.

RECORDING MESSAGES

To record a message, you must select the same mode for transmit and receive. The selected mode must be SSB, FM, or AM.

Note:

◆Pressing the [] (POWER) switch while recording or playing back messages may cause previously recorded messages or recordings in progress to be erased.

◆Refer to “INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS” {page 70} for information on adjusting the recording level.

1Switch OFF the VOX function by pressing [VOX].

2Press [REC] to activate the Record Standby mode.

¥ ÒAP - -Ó appears.

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¥Press [CLR] to exit from the Record Standby mode and to abort recording your message. This does not erase any previously recorded messages.

3Press and hold down [CH 1], or [CH 2], or [CH 3], or [CH 4] and begin speaking into your microphone.

¥There are four memories for recording messages. Press the button that corresponds to the message memory that you want to use.

4Release the button pressed in Step 3 when you have finished recording your message.

¥Recording continues until you release the key or the maximum recording time passes (about

15 seconds) whichever occurs first.

Note: To erase a message, use the above recording procedure without speaking into the microphone (or disconnect your microphone) while recording.

MESSAGE PLAYBACK

This section explains how to play back the contents of a single message memory. Whether checking or actually transmitting messages, press [CLR] any time you want to cancel playback. Also, you cannot change the transceiver frequency while playing back messages.

Note: Pressing the [] (POWER) switch while recording or playing back messages may cause previously recorded messages or recordings in progress to be erased.

■Checking Messages

Use this procedure to verify the contents of a message memory.

1 Switch OFF the VOX function by pressing [VOX].

2 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode by pressing [LSB/USB] or [FM/AM].

¥The transmit and receive modes must be the same.

3Press [CH 1], or [CH 2], or [CH 3], or [CH 4] to play back the message in the respective memory.

¥For example, ÒAP 1 - - - - - -Ó appears while Message #1 is playing back.

■Transmitting Messages (VOX)

Use this procedure to transmit the contents of a message memory.

1 Switch ON the VOX function by pressing [VOX].

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2Select SSB, FM, or AM mode by pressing [LSB/USB] or [FM/AM].

¥The transmit and receive modes must be the same.

3Press [CH 1], or [CH 2], or [CH 3], or [CH 4] to play back the message in the respective memory.

¥After the message is transmitted, the transceiver automatically returns to the receive mode.

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