Bug Key Function; Cw Message Memory; Storing Cw Messages; Checking Cw Messages Without Transmitting - Kenwood TS-480HX Instruction Manual

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BUG KEY FUNCTION

The built-in electronic keyer also can be used as a
semi-automatic key. Semi-automatic keys are also
known as "Bugs". When this function is ON, dots are
generated in the normal manner by the electronic
keyer. Dashes, however, are manually generated by
the operator by holding the keyer paddle closed for
the appropriate length of time.
To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 37 and
select "on". The default is OFF.
Note: When the Bug Key function is ON, CW Message Memory
(see below) cannot be used.

CW MESSAGE MEMORY

This transceiver has 3 memory channels for storing
CW messages. Each memory channel can store
approximately 50 characters (equivalent of 250 dots).
These memory channels are ideal for storing contest
exchanges that you want to send repeatedly. Stored
messages can be played back to check message
content or for transmitting.
The electronic keyer has a function that allows you
to interrupt playback and manually inject your own
keying. To switch this function ON, access Menu
No. 33 and select "on". The default is OFF.
The electronic keyer can also repeatedly play back
the message that you stored. To switch this function
ON, access Menu No. 31 and select "on". The
default is OFF.
For repetitive message playback, you can change
the interval between each series of messages.
Use Menu No. 32 and select the time in the range
of 0 to 60 seconds in steps of 1 second {page 41}.
Note:
◆
This function cannot be used when the Bug Key function is
ON.
◆ Operating the keyer paddle with Menu No. 33 OFF cancels
message playback. Even if message playback does not stop
because of your keying start timing, you can cancel playback
by pressing [MTR/ CLR] .
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Storing CW Messages

1 Press [MODE] until you select CW mode.
• "CW" or "CWR" appears.
2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ 8].
• "VOX" disappears {page 39}.
3 Press [CH1/ 1/ REC] (1 s), [CH2/ 2/ REC]
(1 s) or [CH3/ 3/ REC] (1 s) to select a memory
channel to be recorded.
• If the Constant Recording is ON (Menu No.
30), you cannot store a message to CH3
{page 69}.
4 Begin sending using the keyer paddle.
• The message you send is stored in memory.
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5 To complete the message storage, press
[MTR/ CLR] to stop.
• When the memory becomes full, recording
automatically stops.
Note:
◆ If you do not operate the keyer paddle after starting to record
a message, a pause is stored in the channel.
◆
When the optional VGS-1 is installed and the Constant
Recording function is working, CH3 cannot be used.
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Checking CW Messages without Transmitting

1 Press [MODE] until you select CW mode.
• "CW" or "CWR" appears.
2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ 8] to switch it OFF.
3 Press [CH1/ 1/ REC], [CH2/ 2/ REC] or
[CH3/ 3/ REC] to select the channel to be
played back.
• The message is played back.
• To play back the messages stored in the
other channels in sequence, press the
corresponding channel keys during
playback. Up to 3 channels can be queued
at the same time.
• While playing back the messages, you can
also adjust the keyer speed by pressing
[KEY/ 6/ DELAY] and turning the MULTI
control.
• To interrupt playback, press [MTR/ CLR].
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Transmitting CW Messages

Messages can be transmitted using Semi Break-
in/ Full Break-in or manual TX/ RX switching.
1 Press [MODE] until "CW" or "CWR" appears.
2 To use Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in, press
[VOX/ 8].
• "VOX" appears.
3 Press [CH1/ 1/ REC], [CH2/ 2/ REC] or
[CH3/ 3/ REC] to select the channel to be
played back.
• The message is played back and
transmitted automatically.
• To transmit the messages stored in the
other channels in sequence, press the
corresponding channel keys during
playback. Up to 3 channels can be queued
at the same time.
• While playing back the messages, you can
also adjust the keyer speed by pressing
[KEY/ 6/ DELAY] and turning the MULTI
control.
• To interrupt transmission, press [MTR/ CLR].