SideKar / SideKar Plus User Manual rev 3.2 Page 31 of 84
Transmitting Text
There are a few ways to send data to the rig:
1. Simply use the paddle connected to the rig. As you
paddle, you will key the rig, and the SideKar display will
show what characters have been sent. The
ALT-E
command toggles whether you see transmitted
characters or not (KX2 / KX3 only).
2. Type on the keyboard. The SideKar will send the
character you typed to the rig. As you type, you will key
the rig, and the SideKar display will show what
characters have been sent. The
ALT-E
command
toggles whether you see transmitted characters or not
(KX2 / KX3 only).
Reminder: For the SideKar to display transmitted text
by paddle or keyboard, the KX3 firmware must be at
MCU version 2.19 or later.
And the rig’s Text Decode
must be turned on.
Note: the Alt-E command has no effect of connected to a
K3 or K3S. Transmitted characters are always displayed.
3. Send a message. You can send one of 20 pre-defined
(by you) messages by pressing F1 through F10 for the
first bank of 10 messages, and Alt-F1 though Alt-F10 for
the second bank of 10 messages. Each message can
be up to 80 characters.
You can send text to the rig by either plugging a USB keyboard
into the SideKar and simply typing on the keyboard or using the
keyer in the rig. The rig will transmit the text in whatever mode
it is set to. In other words,
if the rig is set to PSK-D, it will send PSK31 or PSK63,
depending on the VFO A setting on the rig.
