When REPEAT message transmission mode is activated, the number of repeats and the interval
between repeats is as specified by the Repeats and Interval parameters in the Messages menu.
The stored message transmission is sent at the currently defined keyer speed.
During the actual stored message transmission, you can immediately cancel the transmission at
any time by pressing the “Exit” button or by keying the transmitter with the Morse key or paddle if
you are using one.
While the RIT or Speed adjustment modes are active, you may still operate the radio (key the
transmitter) and may also press the rotary encoder center shaft button to initiate stored message
sending.
4. Menu System
There is an extensive menu system with more than 80 different configuration or operating
parameters stored in non-volatile memory (EEPROM). These are editable to control every aspect
of the radio’s behaviour.
The menus are organised into 9 groups as follows:
1. Preset
2. Messages
3. VFO
4. Keyer
5. Decoder
6. Beacon
7. Other
8. Alignment
9. Test equipment
Save settings!
To enter the menu system, give a single long press to the “Select” button. Use the rotary encoder
to scroll back and forth between the nine sub menu groups listed. To enter one of them, press the
“Select” button. To return to the main operating mode, press the “Exit” button.
The golden rule while in the menu system, is to press the “Select” button to go in to a deeper
menu level or edit an item, and the “Exit” button to back up.
In order to edit a menu item, navigate to the menu item then press the “Select” button to start
editing. When you have finished editing the item, press the “Exit” button to save it.
NOTE that changes to configuration parameters only take effect on the radio, when you leave the
menu system and return to the main operating mode. During viewing or editing of menu items, the
radio remains in receive mode on the currently selected VFO frequency. The exception to this is
certain alignment and test equipment tools, where these need to use parts of the radio.
4.1
Saving current operating parameters (VFO frequency etc)
The final (10
th
) item “Save settings!” is a special item which causes certain operating parameters
to be stored to EEPROM. These then are the defaults the next time you power up the radio. This
is very convenient if you want to recommence operating next time you switch on, with exactly the
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