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4.13 Types of configuration menu item
There are five types of menu configuration item, and editing these is a little different depending on
the type.
1) LIST: a fixed list of values applicable to that menu item, for example Keyer mode
2) BOOLEAN: an ON/OFF parameter, such as used to control whether the battery icon shows
3) NUMBER: a numeric parameter such as a stored frequency preset
4) TEXT: a text configuration item such as a stored message
5) UNEDITABLE: some menu items are display-only, such as the alignment or test tools
4.14 Editing a configuration menu parameter
To start editing a parameter, navigate to the desired parameter in the appropriate menu, and then
press the left button (Select). When editing is active, you will see a cursor appear under the digit
being edited. For example, here is menu item 2.13, the message repeat interval:
The underline cursor below the 4 indicates that editing is active; turning the rotary encoder will
change the parameter value.
When you are finished editing, press the right (exit) button to conclude editing. This saves the
parameter in the microcontroller’s EEPROM memory.
A flashing inverted cursor is also available, you can choose that in the “Cursor Style” parameter in
the “Other” menu (see later section).
4.15 Editing a LIST parameter
Editing a list parameter is very simple, it is just a matter of turning the rotary encoder. The display
scrolls through the list items. For example, this is the Keyer mode parameter, menu 4.1:
Note that the editing indicator cursor appears under the leftmost character.
When you are happy with your selection, press either the left or right buttons, to save the change.
4.16 Editing a BOOLEAN parameter
Editing a BOOLEAN parameter is exactly the same as editing a LIST parameter, except that now
the list of items is always restricted to just ON and OFF (representing True/False).