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Using the DXE-SWP8 with Kenwood
When the two internal jumpers are set for
KWD
, the
DXE-SWP8
only works properly with the
Kenwood
TS-890
or Kenwood
TS-990S
.
Future Kenwood transceivers may work with the
DXE-SWP8
- Check the DX Engineering website
for updates and any
DXE-SWP8
manual revisions.
The following example is shown using
a TS-990S. You will be able to program
eight out going messages or a
combination of messages and functions
short cut buttons. The other Kenwood
model is similar in operation. Use the
Kenwood Manual for specific
instructions on setting up the External
Keypad and programming functions.
The
DXE-SWP8
plugs into the rear of the Kenwood TS-990S into the jack labeled
KEYPAD
. This
is shown in the Kenwood TS-990S Manual (version EN 1.01).
The TS-990S needs to be set up to turn on the various
functions that the external keypad is capable of
performing. Information about that is in the Icom TS-990S
manual.
Once set up, the eight switches on the
DXE-SWP8
can be
programmed with the desired outgoing messages or radio
functions.
The information presented in this manual is not complete
for the various radio models to avoid conflicts with any
revisions that Icom makes. Always refer to your latest
ICOM transceiver manual for complete up-to-date details.
When using the
DXE-SWP8
with the Kenwood TS-990S
you have a choice of 99 different functions to assign to the
eight switches on the
DXE-SWP8
. The functions range
from sending out going voice messages (which is what is
used most often during a contest) to specific radio
functions at a touch of a button. Refer to section 16 in the
TS-990S manual (version EN 1.01) for complete details.
When you program the buttons on the
DXE-SWP8
, you may want to make a small chart so you
remember what the function buttons are set for.
