[TRLog] TS850 voice keyer

[LRod@pobox.com]

> The 850 has an accessory jack on the back, ACC 3, which is used for several
> different functions, including DRU playback. It's just a plain mono 1/8" phono
> jack. The various different functions are triggered by hanging a different
> value of resistor across the jack. This is covered on page 51 of the 850
> manual. 

One of the functions is the TF-Set feature. I use a second footswitch in split 
pileups to check the transmit frequency. It's a WHOLE lot more convenient 
than reaching over to the front panel.

Also, on the '850, did you know that when you are operating split and use the 
TF-Set you can have completely different filter combos set up on the two 
VFOs? That allows you to have things really narrow on the RX VFO to cut 
through the QRM, and much wider on the TX VFO, making it easier to pan 
through the band finding the station the DX is working.

Maybe a lot of radios have that capability now, but I don't think anyone did 
when I first got the '850. Fabulous feature.


73, Rod K4QG     |  It's pronounced
                           |  "jig-a-byte" 
                           |  Look it up.
 
Never be afraid to try something new; 
remember amateurs built the Ark, 
professionals built the Titanic




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