Cw Keying And Wiring; Am Mode Operation; Digital Mode Operation - Ten-Tec Argonaut VI 539 User Manual

CW Keying and Wiring

The rear panel on the Argonaut VI has a 1/8"
stereo jack for connection of a key paddle.
See Figure 2.5-1 for proper wiring.
Figure 2.5-1 CW Key Wiring
A straight key, bug, or external keyer can be
used with the Argonaut VI. Simply plug a
1/8" mono style connector wired to your
device into the rear apron of the Argonaut VI,
see Figure 2.5-2. When power is turned on
the Argonaut VI will detect that mono device
automatically. If you should forget and plug
it in after power has been applied simply
toggle the mode button once through all
modes and back again to CW.
Figure 2.5-2 1/8" Mono Connector Wiring
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2.6. AM Mode Operation

To operate the Argonaut VI in AM mode you
must have the 6 KHz filter installed and you
must select EA d in the configuration menu.
The peak modulated carrier level will be set
automatically for the power level you choose.

2.7. Digital Mode Operation

For most audio derived digital mode
operation you will either be in USB or LSB.
To set up the Argonaut VI for digital
communications using the ACC-1 rear
connector you must first turn on the ACC-1
line input.
To set the LINE GAIN be sure the TMB
switch is in the bottom position and the radio
is in LSB or USB. press and hold the USR
(MOD) button down until the screen displays
(LinEgAIn) and adjust the level with the
main VFO. To exit simply press the USR
(MOD) button one more time. It is important
to note that you will see different audio levels
from different software
remember which favorite programs will need
more gain levels than others. Windows audio
controls will also need to be set within the
specific programs you will be using. This is
usually found under the SETTINGS on your
digital mode programs. A proper audio level
occurs just as the ALC light flashes slightly
when in transmit. If the ALC light is on
continuously you probably have too much
audio into the Argonaut VI.
programs so