George, Glad it worked, and glad you and Lowell found it useful. 73, Steve KW3A On 2/24/2016 11:39 AM, George Smith wrote: > thanks steve it works. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:36 PM > Subject: Re: Recording messages on TS-590 > > >> Thanks, Steve, for sending this message! >> This does clear up the process of using the recorder. >> 73 >> Lowell W8QIY >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]> >> To: <[log in to unmask]> >> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 5:15 PM >> Subject: Recording messages on TS-590 >> >> >>> The subject of how to record voice messages on the 590 came up this >>> afternoon on 40 meters. While I don't use this feature myself, I >>> know that some folks have had problems getting it to work. I said >>> I would post something I had gotten from the 590 e-mail list that is >>> supposed to clarify some of the porly written stuff in the manual. >>> >>> 73, Steve KW3A >>> >>> >>> From the TS-590 mailing list: >>> >>> >>> Overcoming the confusing instructions for the VGS-1 voice recorder >>> Mon Oct 8, 2012 10:45 pm (PDT) . Posted by: >>> "AG0N-3055" glmcduffie >>> A few days ago, I asked for help using the VGS-1 or voice record >>> function. I didn't need help with the voice announcements of >>> transceiver operating parameters, but wanted help making recordings to >>> be played over the air, such as CQs for contests, etc. This operation >>> is "explained" on page 59 of the operator's manual, however, Kenwood's >>> terminology is not quite as good as it could be, and is intermingled >>> with instructions of how to do other things at the same time. The >>> manual is correct, but the words don't match what the brain thinks when >>> you read them. Kenwood definitions are stated on page ii (pg 4 in the >>> pdf file version). I will use MY terminology in this explanation, so >>> when I say push and hold, you push and hold until told to do otherwise. >>> >>> First, you have four recordable message memories, unless you have >>> constant recording enable on menu 55. I have it enabled on mine. >>> Instructions for using #4 with constant record turned off are the same >>> as using #1, #2, and #3. >>> >>> Prior to recording, turn the VOX off and the receive volume to zero. >>> Turning the VOX off will prevent inadvertent transmission, and the >>> volume at zero prevents background noise from being a part of your >>> recording. >>> >>> You must be in a voice mode to record a message. >>> >>> Choose a memory slot for your recording. Let's say #2 for this example. >>> Using #1 or #3 is done the same way by substituting the proper key. >>> >>> Press and hold the [CH2(REC)] key until you hear BT on CW, then release. >>> AP3 -- will appear on the right side of the display. It is now ready to >>> record in slot 3. At this point, you can set the mic gain if it needs >>> to be changed. I have found it does not need to do more than tickle the >>> ALC meter (and the radio should not key when you do this). The playback >>> level will run the ALC over the end of the scale on playback. At least >>> it does on mine. >>> >>> Ready to record? >>> >>> Press and continue to hold the [CH2(REC)] key and say your message into >>> the microphone. A countdown will appear on the display and you must >>> finish before it reaches zero. At the end of your message, release the >>> [CH2(REC)] key. The display will show "WRITING". >>> >>> When WRITING goes away, you can check your recording by tapping the >>> [CH2(REC)] key momentarily. Local playback volume is set in menu 05. >>> You will want to "keep it tight". Don't leave any space before and >>> after your message. Press the key and talk immediately. End the >>> message on the last word by releasing the key immediately. In most >>> cases, a blank space will get in your way on playback. >>> >>> If you don't like your message and want to try again, just use the same >>> procedure to record over it. It does not need to be erased first. >>> >>> If you WANT to erase a memory, use the steps above, as if you were going >>> to record. While you are holding the key down to record, press the CLR >>> button then release all buttons. Message erased. >>> >>> If you like your recorded message and want to play it on the air, turn >>> the VOX on and tap the [CH2(REC)] key. >>> >>> If you have constant record turned on, the incoming audio is always >>> being recorded and can be saved. At the end of the 30 second period you >>> want to record, press and hold the [RX4(REC)] key until you see >>> "WRITING" on the display. This saves the last 30 seconds to memory, and >>> will take longer to write than the other memory positions because it is >>> longer. When it is finished writing, tapping the [RX4(REC)] key again >>> will play it back. Turn the receiver volume down so you don't add >>> background noise to your recording as you listen to it. You cannot play >>> back while the PTT is keyed, either manually or by VOX. >>> >>> Unfortunately, you cannot play the incoming audio back over the air, >>> even by holding the mic to the speaker. It stops playback as soon as >>> the PTT keys. It's too bad they did that. It can be very helpful when >>> trying to help someone with their audio over the air, etc. >>> >>> I hope this will help someone who, like me, has trouble making sense of >>> the instructions in the manual. I'm sure after I hit the SEND button, >>> I'll think of something that should be included. >>> >>> Thanks to the several of you who wrote to tell me how it is done. They >>> all contributed to this instruction. >>> >>> Gary >>> -- >>> http://ag0n.net >>> >>> for di > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus >