SideKar / SideKar Plus User Manual rev 3.2 Page 37 of 84
Stored Text Messages
The SideKar has 20 memory locations for either text messages
or rig macros. Any of the 20 can be used for either.
Each of the 20 text messages or rig macros can be 80
characters each. As a text message, they can be used for
“canned” text, such as calling CQ, “my name is...”, contest
exchanges (599 CO), etc.
The first 10 messages (1-10) are stored and sent using the
function keys,
F1
to
F10
. The second 10 messages (11-20)
are stored and sent using the function keys,
Alt-F1
to
Alt-F10
.
Creating or Editing a Message:
From SideKar version 2.3.0 and later, the ability create and edit
messages and rig macros from your PC or Mac has been
added by using the QRPworks Message Management Utility
program.
It is available free on the QRPworks.com website (click on
Support). It allows you to define 200 messages/macros in 10
named sets, with each set containing 20 messages/macros.
You can save the sets on your PC or Mac and download a
selected set of 20 messages to the SideKar all at once. Using
the Message Management Utility is the fastest way to create
and save a number of messages.
Alternatively, you can use the SideKar keyboard as follows:
In the normal mode (Status LED is off), press
F12
or
ALT-Z
(added version 2.6.5). The Status LED will now
be flashing slowly indicating you are in the Edit mode.
The screen will prompt you to press a key
F1
through
F10
or
Alt-F1
through
Alt-F10.
