Ditto, yes the procedure works just great, thanks, Jim WA6EKS
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From: Don Breda <[log in to unmask]
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Date sent: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:50:59 -0400
Subject: Re: TS590 how to record a contest cq?
Thanks Steve.
That was extremely helpful.
I will give it a try when I have a chance but I am sure his
procedure
will work.
Don
On 18-Oct-15 12:54 PM, Steve Forst wrote:
Don,
Great to work you yesterday. Hope you had fun. I don't use
the 590's
recording function, I use message recording in my logging
software, but
here is a message I saved from the 590 e-mail list some time
ago. I
think you are correct in that the manual isn't very clear on
this.
73, Steve KW3A
From 590 yahoo group:
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
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