The bottom text entry can be used to typecharacters. The function key entries can use the following macros:
The ~ (tilde) macro is used for forwarding the last received message. For example, if we make a contest QSO we send "599ABC" and receive "599XYZ". The next QSO we will send "599XYZ" using the ~ macro. This macro would typically be used in the keyer window and defaults dialog. The initial message can be set in page 2 of the preferences dialog.
The number counter will auto-increment. The defaults dialog can be used to fill in default reports for a contest, the # and ~ macro can be used in the TX(RST) field of this dialog.