SideKar / SideKar Plus User Manual rev 3.2 Page 36 of 84
Add semi-colon (
;
)
paddle prosign BA
or DU
Rig macros
(every
command ends
with one)
The
rig’s internal keyer is used to generate the characters. So
when you are entering data that is not to be transmitted, such
as logging, the SideKar will automatically change the
rig’s
power setting to 0 watts. The keying will still be functional, but
no RF is generated. When the data entry function you are in is
complete, the SideKar will automatically restore the power
setting to the previous level.
To use this feature, Text Decode on the rig must be turned on,
regardless of whether you are in CW, RTTY, PSK31, or
PSK63.
When entering data via your paddle, the power output on the
KX3 is automatically set to 0 watts, so the characters are not
transmitted. It is restored when you exit the data collecting
function.
In version 2.3.0 and later, a feature has been added to disable
entering text with a paddle, which will maintain the current
rig’s
power level. The primary reason for this is to be able to log
using the keyboard while still transmitting, perhaps by sending
a message.
The way to enable and disable entering data via the paddle is
to press
ALT-M
. Each press will toggle the function
(enable/disable).
Enable will allow you to enter data via your paddle or
keyboard and will turn the power to 0.
Disable will allow you to enter data via the keyboard
only, and will not change the power.
