Tim: I had the same problem at first. 1. Menu 80 should show 201. 2. Apply a steady CW carrier. 3. Press meter key. (You should hear Power reading, I.E. P100.) Now: 1. Set menu 80 to 202. 2. Apply a steady CW carrier. 3. Press meter key. (You should hear one of two readings.) 1. "R1.0" or whatever the SWR may be. 2. "A10" or whatever the A L C reading may be. 3. If R or A is not what you want, press the key next to the meter key to change it. I hope this helps. 73, Gale [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Crawford (GI4OPH)" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:35 PM Subject: TS590 question. Hi all, I've recently acquired a ts590, and not having fully read the user manual yet, was wondering could someone provide some instructions in getting the VGS1 to announce power, swr etc. When I press the meter button while applying a carrier nothing is spoken. Thanks in advance. Best 73, Tim. Bangor, N. Ireland. Skype: tim-crawford Twitter: tim_gi4oph 73, Gale [log in to unmask]