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CW/DATA Message Record/Play
There are 3 text messages, each having up to 250
characters. These apply to CW as well as DATA
modes FSK D and PSK D.
Messages can only be recorded using the KX2’s
built-in keyer function (using either an external keyer
paddle, KXPD2, or KXPD3). An external keyer cannot
be used. Messages can also be viewed or edited using
the KX2 Utility computer application.
Message Record: To start recording, hold REC , then
select a message by tapping any of switches 1 through
3 of the numeric keypad (the PRE, FIL, and ATU
switches, respectively). The remaining text space will
be displayed as you send. Tap MSG to finish
recording.
Message Play: To play, tap MSG , then select a
message (1 through 3). To cancel, tap XMIT or hit the
keyer paddle or hand key.
Message Erase: Hold REC, select a message (1
through 3), then hold CLR.
Auto-Repeat: To auto-repeat a message, tap MSG ,
but then hold rather than tap a message switch (1
through 3). MENU:MSG RPT sets the message
repeat interval (1 to 255 seconds). To cancel auto-
repeat, tap XMIT or hit the keyer paddle or hand key.
Chaining: Tapping a message switch during playback
chains another message onto the message being played.
Holding a message switch during playback chains a
repeating message.
AM Mode
To select AM, tap the MODE switch.
To disable AM mode, use MENU:AM MODE.
AM Receive: AM mode can provide a “warmer”
sound that SSB mode when used to copy shortwave
broadcast stations. Also, VFO tuning is less critical.
MENU:VFO CRS provides coarse-tuning selections
of 1, 5, 9 and 10 kHz for AM mode.
A good place to look for AM amateur signals is around
3.870 MHz at night.
AM Transmit: Setup for AM transmit is the same as
for SSB (pg 20). However, speech compression should
in general be turned off for AM mode (MENU:TX
CMP). The RF bar graph will indicate about 1/3 to 1/2
the power set by the power control.
AM is far less power-efficient than SSB, so at QRP
levels, SSB is preferred for most communication
purposes.
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