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10. Automatic Transmit/Receive
The transmit/receive switch is controlled by the microprocessor. Built-in remote control key
function automatically controls the transmit/receive circuitry of the transceiver. manual opera-
tion is also available.
11. Convenient ASCII Key Arrangement
The keyboard layout is ASCII arrangement with function keys. Automatic insertion of LTR/FIG
code.
12. Two Modes in ASCII
In ASCII, both KCS (Kansas City Standard) and RTTY mode tone sets are available.
13. Battery-Back-Up Memory
Data in the battery-back-up memory, covering 256 characters × 7 channels, is retained even
when the external power source is removed. Channel 6 is divided into 16 subsections contain-
ing 32 characters, any of which may be used individually. Messages can be repeated 1–9 times
from a keyboard command and any channel can read out continuously. You can store mes-
sages into any channel while receiving.
14. Anti-Noise Circuit
Well designed anti-noise circuit prevents garbled message in the absence of signal.
15. Screen Display Type-Ahead Buffer Memory
A 3120-character-buffer-memory is displayed on the lower part on the screen. The characters
move to the left erasing one by one as soon as they are transmitted. The operator is free to
prepare messages while another document is received.
16. Function Display System
Each parameter of operation (mode, channel number, speed and so on) is displayed on the
screen.
17. "SEND" Function
Allows to send the transmitted text displayed on the screen, including the data stored in every
channel of the Battery-back-up memory with an instruction from the keyboard. It is possible to
interrupt the transmission and resume it.
18. Split Screen
With a keyboard command, the same screen format can be divided in two; the upper half for
receive and the lower for transmit, While receiving, you can compose text for transmission in
the Buffer Memory with the Pre-load function, which is to be taken over by the SEND function.
19. Composite Video Signal Output
Composite Video Signal Output is provided for Video monitor display.