SideKar
Decoder Edition
User Manual
rev 1.0
Page 2 of 88
Table of Contents
SideKar Decoder Edition Installation .............................................. 6
Keyboard Choices ...........................................................................23
Starting Up.......................................................................................25
Using the SideKar Decoder Edition Pushbuttons .........................26
The Keyer Inside .............................................................................28
Transmitting ....................................................................................31
Creating and Sending Text Messages ............................................35
Creating and Sending Rig Macros .................................................38
Editing Stored Text Messages/Rig Macros ....................................43
Summary of Message Editing Operation: ......................................44
Stored Text Message/Macro Summary ..........................................44
Reserved Message / Macro Characters .........................................46
Sending a Stored Text Message via Pushbuttons ..........................46
Call Sign Entered ............................................................................47
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Contesting, ......................................................................................49
Logging Activities using References .............................................58
Rig Specific Features ......................................................................62
A word about CW Decoding ...........................................................65