60 Meter channel frequencies:
Channel 1 : 5.3320 MHz USA only
Channel 2 : 5.3480 MHz USA only
Channel 3 : 5.3585 MHz USA only
Channel 4 : 5.3730 MHz USA only
Channel 5 : 5.4050 MHz International
60 Meters is a shard band with Homeland Security and other government agencies. There could be voice or digital mode
operation on these channels and they have priority. Please listen before transmitting to ensure the channel is clear or QRT
if other signals appear while operating.
Keyer operation:
The Tri-bander includes a built in Iambic keyer with a speed range of 5 to 40 wpm. The keyer can be programmed to use
either A or B iambic modes. Two message memories are also included. Keyer operation is controlled by the push button
switch located under the display 100's digit and will be referred to as “the MENU Switch”
Changing Keyer speed:
To active speed change, click and release the keyer switch (short click). After a short pause, (a delay to allow sending
keyer message), the display will now indicate the current code speed as [ C x.x ]. Use the paddle to change speed. Dot =
down, Dot = down. Pausing for a second will automatically exit the change speed mode and revert to normal operation.
Message memories:
Two message memories are available. Each message length can be up to 63 characters, including word spaces.
Storing a message:
Click and hold closed the <MENU> switch until the Morse letter “M” is enunciated by the side tone. The display will blank
with dashes [ - - -. -]when the switch is released to indicate your in this mode.
1.
Start entering in your message via the paddle. Letter and word spaces are automatically inserted when the
applicable pause is detected. The pause length is the “ideal” spacing of 3 dots for a letter and 7 dots for a word.
Since many people don't pause long enough between letters and words in normal on air sending, the best way to
insure a space is inserted is to pause a little longer than your used to for letters and much longer for words. A
little practice will likely be needed to master the timing.
2.
Once you have completed entering your message, click the keyer switch. The message you just entered will be
repeated via the side tone so you can check to see how it sounds and if you made any mistakes.
3.
If a mistake was made: Restart the procedure by clicking the keyer switch again. The letters “EM” will be
enunciated by the side tone.
4.
To store the message: Tap either the Dot or Dash paddle. Dot will store into message 1 location and Dash to
message 2 location. The letters “MS” (message stored) will be enunciated by the side tone. Once a message
stored, normal operation of the rig is restored.
To send a stored message:
Click the <MENU> switch and then quickly tap either the dot or dash paddle.
Message pause and stop.
●
To
pause
a message, close the DOT paddle. If a character is being sent when the paddle is closed, the pause will
start when that character has finished sending.
●
To
stop
a message, close the DASH paddle. Again, if a character is being set when the paddle is closed, it will
finish sending.
Setting keyer Iambic A or B mode:
The default Iambic mode is B mode. This can be switched to A mode by holding closed the <MENU> switch for three (3)
seconds. After the keyer memory function letter “M” has been annunciated, the next function will be the toggling of the
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