Kenwood TS-990S, Instruction Manual

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5 ASSISTING YOUR SMOOTH QSO
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ELECTRONIC KEYER
The transceiver incorporates an electronic keyer that can
be operated by connecting a paddle to the PADDLE jack
on the front panel. Depending on how you configure the
menu, you can use the electronic keyer like a bug key
(semi-automatic electronic keyer). You can connect a
straight key (electronic straight keyer) to the PADDLE jack
as well.
SELECTING THE KEYER TYPE FOR THE PADDLE JACK
You can select the device to be connected to the PADDLE
jack.
1 Select Group No. 5, "CW Configurations", from the
Menu screen.
2 Access Menu 00, "Paddle Jack Configuration (Front)".
3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter
box.
4 Press [-] (F4) or [+] (F5) to select "Straight Key",
"Paddle", or "Paddle (Bug Key Mode)".
The default is "Paddle".
5 Press [ ] (F1).
6 Press [MENU] to exit.
AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING MODE FROM SSB
FOR CW TRANSMISSION
When you key your straight key, paddle or electronic keyer
while in SSB mode, the transceiver changes to CW mode
automatically. The transceiver automatically changes from
USB to CW or from LSB to CW-R.
When the transceiver enters CW mode from SSB mode,
a carrier frequency offset remains active regardless of
whether "Frequency Offset (SSB Mode to CW Mode)"
is disabled. Therefore, if you receive a CW signal from a
station while you are in SSB mode and you wish to have a
QSO with that station, you can call the station in CW mode
by just manipulating the paddle or electronic keyer.
1 Select Group No. 5, "CW Configurations", from the
Menu screen.
2 Access Menu 05, "Automatic CW TX with Keying in
SSB Mode".
3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter
box.
4 Press [-] (F4) or [+] (F5) to select “On” or “Off”.
The default is “Off” (not automatically sending a CW).
Selecting “On” allows the transceiver to automatically send a
CW.
5 Press [ ] (F1).
6 Press [MENU] to exit.
Note:
◆ If the transceiver is in Split operation it cannot automatically
transmit while in SSB mode.
◆ If Break-in (VOX) is enabled in CW mode, key-down with an
electronic keyer or paddle automatically transmits a CW message
in SSB mode.