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The software runs on Windows95, Windows98,
WindowsME, WindowsXP, and Windows2000 operating systems. I have not
tested it with Windows Vista or Windows 7.
This document describes the setup and use of
computer, software and transceiver. It is assumed that the Kenwood
TS-570D and RIGblaster pro digital interface is installed and
working.
Radio Setup:
Turn the Kenwood transceiver “On”.
Set the Kenwood transceiver mode to “CW”.
Computer Setup:
Your computer should be at least a Pentium 166
MHz in order to use this program. These instructions work with
Windows XP:
Go to “Start”, “Settings”, Control Panel and
click on “Sounds & Audio Devices”
The “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties”
window will open
In the middle of the page in the "Device volume" box, click on
"Advanced"
The "Volume Control" window will open.
Click on “Options”
Click on “Properties”
The “Properties” window will open
Click on “Recording”
The “Recording Control” window will open
If there is not a
checkmark in the box “Mic”, click on the box to insert the needed checkmark. If there is a
checkmark in the box, continue as follows.
Click on "OK"
Click on the “X” in the upper right corner of
the “Recording Control” window
Click on the “X” in the upper right corner of
the “Sounds and Audio…” window
Click on the “X” in the upper right corner of
the “Control Panel” window
You must select a working output port for the
computer’s output CW transmission to occur. The software defaults
to output port “None” until you select the port you wish to use.
You can use any of eight serial ports or one of two printer ports to
communicate between the computer and transceiver. My setup uses the
computer serial port 1 for output. You can use a USB to serial port
adapter.
Software Setup:
Install and run the software. Set the various
CW Decoder menu options:
File
Save Rcv Use if needed
Save Xmit Use if needed
Load Xmit Use if needed
Volume Control
Use if needed
Quit Use if needed
Options
Input Select
“Mic”
Display Select
“Line”
Threshold Select “Auto”
Noise Filter Select “Off”
Fade Control Select “Off”
Output Port Select “Serial
Port 1”
Stay on Top Select “Off”
Messaging
Select “Always OFF”
AFC Set to
“Narrow”
Text
Case Set to
“Lower”
Type Set to
“Normal”
Size Set to
“Normal Font”
Spaces Set to “On”
Prosigns Set to
“Enable”
Non English Set to
“Disable”
TimeLine Enable if
needed
Transmit
Sidetone Set to “Off”
Help Use as
needed
The “Receive Text Window” is the second window
from the top. This window displays decoded CW signals if the “Text”
mode of operation is selected. This selection “Text” is found in
the “Op Modes” section of the main screen.
The “Transmit Text Window” is the third window
from the top. This window displays text that is being transmitted.
Many of the keys displayed on the screen are
self explanatory.
In order to be able to Transmit CW, you must
click on the “Xmit Enable” box located near the bottom right of the
main screen.
The “Xmit Speed” control slider sets the code
speed from 5 to 40 wpm.
There are ten (10) macro (memory) keys located
below the “Transmit Text Window”. You can create and retain
specific text using these macro keys.
If you have the “XMIT” button turned on, you
can use the Function Keys (F1 to F10) to transmit the text you store
in the M1 to M10 memory locations
Another method is to click on the “RECALL”
button and then a memory key and the text associated with that
memory key will be displayed in the “Transmit Text Window”. Click
on the “SEND” button and the displayed text will be
transmitted.
Pressing the “Esc” key will terminate any
transmission and you will be placed in the receive mode.
You can also select “IMM” for text to be
sent as typed character by character or “SCN” and text will
be sent all at one time. These keys are located to the right of the
Memory keys.
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