Kantronics KPC-4 - Page 63

In
addition
to
these
pre-defined
combinations,
the
KAM
has
several
user-definable
characters
which
may
be
programmed
to
be
sent
with
a
single
keystroke.
Also,
the
same
combination
that's
sent
can
be
displayed
with
a
user
defined
one-
or
two-character
sequence
when
your
KAM
receives
that
code
combination.
The
redefinable
codes
and
default
characters
used
for
transmit
and
receive
display
are
listed
here
and
in
the
Commands
Manual.
MORSE
CODE
TX
RX
CODE
TX
RX
**--
$00
$00
keke
$2A(*)
$4141(AA)
---*
$00
$00
----
$00
$00
kkk- $21(!) $534E(SN) **k-** $00 $00
**-*- $00 $00 **--* $00 $00
or $25(%) $4153(AS) +-«4- $00 $00
koko $2B(+) $4152(AR) *-*-- $00 $00
dedo $00 $00 *--*- $00 $00
*---* $00 $00 -**-* $2F(/) $2F(/)
-**-- $00 $00 ook $00 $00
-*-*- $26(&) $4B41(KA) ok $28(() $28(0
-*--- $00 $00 --**- $00 $00
oko $00 $00 --*-- $00 $00
---*- $00 $00 so $23(H) $534B(SK)
ox $00 $00
For instance, the code character +*-*- in the above chart can be transmitted by typing
the "*" key on the keyboard, and when the KAM receives the code combination +*-*- it
will display "AA". If you want to define any special combination from the above list,
you would use the MORSE command. For example, let's say I want to send the code
combination ---*- whenever I press the "@" key on my keyboard, and when I receive the
same combination, I want to display "KM". To make this definition, I would use the
command: A
MORSE ---*- 64 7577
In this example, 64 is the decimal code for the "@" character, and 75 is the code
for "K" while 77 is the ASCII for "M". The definition could also be entered in hex if
desired. An entry may be deleted from the special definition by using the command
MORSE (code) 00 0000.
When you are ready to return to receive mode, you use the directive Ctrl-C R or
Ctrl-C E. These two directive both will return you to receive mode, but they operate
slightly differently. The Ctrl-C R directive will return you to the receive mode
IMMEDIATELY — even if you have data in the transmit buffer which has not yet
been sent. On the other hand, the Ctrl-C E directive will return you to receive mode
after ALL data currently in the transmit buffer has been transmitted.
The final step you need to know about CW operation with the KAM is how to leave the
CW Mode and return your TNC to the command prompt. This is accomplished with the
Ctrl-C X directive.
You can use your KAM to practice CW with most HF transceivers on the market today.
Set up your key, keyer, or bug connected to your key input of your HF transceiver, and
connect the external speaker jack of your transceiver to the KAM. Next, set your
transceiver so that when you press the key, it will generate a sidetone signal, allowing
you to hear what you are sending. You will want to be sure you are not actually
transmitting at this time. Many of the transceivers will allow this by tuning outside
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