Tim,

As far as I know, that is correct.  In my post I showed how I use both 
pf keys.  If I remember right, Gale described   switching  a single key 
between the 2 functions as needed.  Perhaps he  needs the other key for 
something specific.


While I've never done this, perhaps you could  set up the quick menu 
thing to let you change  the menu settings faster to use a single key.

I recently built a box with 6 push buttons to give me a total of 8 pf 
keys (2 on the radio and 6 on the box).  I just have to decide which 
buttons I want to perform what function.

73, good luck with the radio, Steve KW3A


On 6/20/2013 5:22 PM, Tim Crawford (GI4OPH) wrote:
> Gale & Steve,
>
> Thanks guys.  Got it working.
>
> Just for confirmation, I gather it isn't possible to have swr, power output
> and alc read with the same pf key?  I assume one would have to either set up
> 2 keys, or change the values in the menu to switch between power out and
> swr/alc.  Is this correct?
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
> Tim.
>
> Bangor, N. Ireland.
>
> Skype:  tim-crawford
>
>   Twitter:  tim_gi4oph
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Gale Conard
> Sent: 20 June 2013 02:26
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: TS590 question.
>
> 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]
>
>
>