Kenwood TS-590SG User manual
© B5A-0180-00 (K, E)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER
TS-590SG
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damages, such as missing communications or call
opportunities caused by a failure or performance
error of the transceiver.
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THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TS-590S
transceiver. It has been developed by a team of
engineers determined to continue the tradition of
excellence and innovation in KENWOOD transceivers.
This transceiver features a Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) unit to process IF and AFsignals. By taking
maximum advantage of DSP technology, the TS-590S
transceiver gives you enhanced interference reduction
capabilities and improves the quality of audio. You will
notice the differences when you fight QRM and QRN.
As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also
find that KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”.
For example, each time you change the Menu No. in
Menu mode, you will see scrolling messages on the
display, telling you what you are selecting.
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated and some features may be new to you.
Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the
designers. Allow the manual to guide you through the
learning process now, then act as a reference in the
coming years.
FEATURES
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radio band
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decreases the noise of the undesired signal.
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DSP
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NOTICE TO THE USER
One or more of the following statements may be
applicable for this equipment.
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to
OPERATETHISEQUIPMENTIFANUNAUTHORIZEDCHANGEORMODIlCATION
is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED
BY THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
LIMITSFORA#LASS"DIGITALDEVICEPURSUANTTO0ARTOFTHE
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
COMMUNICATIONS(OWEVERTHEREISNOGUARANTEETHATTHE
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
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s )NCREASETHESEPARATIONBETWEENTHEEQUIPMENTAND
receiver.
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that to which the receiver is connected.
s #ONSULTTHEDEALERFORTECHNICALASSISTANCE
This device complies with Industry Canada
licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
TOTHEFOLLOWINGTWOCONDITIONSTHISDEVICEMAYNOT
CAUSEINTERFERENCEANDTHISDEVICEMUSTACCEPT
any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This product is designed for connection to an IT power
distribution system.
Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment
and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate
waste collection systems)
Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out
wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries
should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these
items and their waste byproducts.
Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle
facility nearest to you.
Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve
resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our
health and the environment.
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in
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Corporation.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
$IRECTIVE%#
The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is
subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in
the countries below.
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BEFORE STARTING
Amateur radio regulations vary from country to
country. Confirm your local amateur radio regulations
and requirements before operating the transceiver.
$EPENDINGONTHESIZEANDTYPEOFVEHICLETHE
maximum transmission output power for the mobile
operation will vary. The maximum transmission output
power is usually specified by the car manufacturer
to avoid interference with other electric devices used
in the vehicle. Consult your car manufacturer and
amateur radio equipment dealer for the requirements
and installation.
MARKET CODES
K-type: The Americas
E-type: %UROPE
The market code is shown on the carton box.
Refer to the specifications {page } for information on
the available operating frequencies.
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
The writing conventions described below have
been followed to simplify instructions and avoid
unnecessary repetition.
Instruction Action
Press [KEY].0RESSANDRELEASE+%9
Press Mic [KEY].0RESSANDRELEASE+%9ON
the microphone.
Press and hold [KEY].
0RESSANDHOLD+%9DOWN
for a moment, then release
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(OLD[KEY].
0RESSANDHOLD+%9DOWN
until instructed to release
+%9
Press [KEY] + [].
7ITHTHETRANSCEIVERPOWER
/&&PRESSANDHOLD+%9
then switch the transceiver
power ON by pressing [].
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the
ITEMSLISTEDINTHETABLEBELOW7ERECOMMENDYOU
keep the box and packing materials in case you need
to repack the transceiver in the future.
Accessory Comment Quantity
K-type E-type
Microphone
DCpower cable
Line filter (with
retaining band) –
Fuse !FOR$#
power cable
Fuse
!FORAN
external
antenna tuner
DIN plug PIN
DIN plug PIN
Screw set For bracket
Plastic spacer For bracket 4 4
Instruction Manual
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French
Spanish –
Italian –
German –
Dutch –
Schematic
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7ARRANTY#ARD
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PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent
fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage:
s #ONNECTTHETRANSCEIVERONLYTOAPOWERSOURCE
as described in this manual or as marked on the
transceiver itself.
s 2OUTEALLPOWERCABLESSAFELY%NSURETHEPOWER
cables can neither be stepped upon nor pinched
by items placed near or against the cables.
0AYPARTICULARATTENTIONTOLOCATIONSNEAR!#
RECEPTACLES!#OUTLETSTRIPSANDPOINTSOFENTRYTO
the transceiver.
s 4AKECARENOTTODROPOBJECTSORSPILLLIQUIDINTOTHE
transceiver through enclosure openings. Metal
objects, such as hairpins or needles, inserted into
the transceiver may contact voltages resulting in
serious electrical shocks. Never permit children to
insert any objects into the transceiver.
s $ONOTATTEMPTTODEFEATMETHODSUSEDFOR
grounding and electrical polarization in the
transceiver, particularly involving the power input
cable.
s !DEQUATELYGROUNDALLOUTDOORANTENNASFORTHIS
transceiver using approved methods. Grounding
helps protect against voltage surges caused by
lightning. It also reduces the chance of a build-up
of static charge.
EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDING
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
GROUNDCLAMPS
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDINGELECTRODE
SYSTEM
s -INIMUMRECOMMENDEDDISTANCEFORANOUTDOOR
antenna from power lines is one and one-half
times the vertical height of the associated antenna
SUPPORTSTRUCTURE4HISDISTANCEALLOWSADEQUATE
clearance from the power lines if the support
structure fails for any reason.
s ,OCATETHETRANSCEIVERSOASNOTTOINTERFEREWITHITS
VENTILATION$ONOTPLACEBOOKSOROTHEREQUIPMENT
on the transceiver that may impede the free
movement of air. Allow a minimum of 10 cm
(4 inches) between the rear of the transceiver and
the wall or operating desk shelf.
s $ONOTUSETHETRANSCEIVERNEARWATERORSOURCESOF
moisture. For example, avoid use near a bathtub,
sink, swimming pool, or in a damp basement or
attic.
s 4HEPRESENCEOFANUNUSUALODORORSMOKEIS
often a sign of trouble. Immediately turn the
POWER/&&ANDREMOVETHEPOWERCABLE#ONTACT
a KENWOOD service station or your dealer for
advice.
s ,OCATETHETRANSCEIVERAWAYFROMHEATSOURCES
such as a radiator, stove, amplifier or other devices
that produce substantial amounts of heat.
s $ONOTUSEVOLATILESOLVENTSSUCHASALCOHOLPAINT
thinner, gasoline, or benzene to clean the cabinet
of the transceiver. Use only a clean cloth with
warm water or a mild detergent.
s $ISCONNECTTHEINPUTPOWERCABLEFROMTHEPOWER
source when the transceiver is not used for long
periods of time.
s 2EMOVETHETRANSCEIVERSENCLOSUREONLYTODO
accessory installations described in this manual or
accessory manuals. Follow provided instructions
carefully, to avoid electrical shocks. If unfamiliar
with this type of work, seek assistance from an
experienced individual, or have a professional
technician do the task.
s %NLISTTHESERVICESOFQUALIlEDPERSONNELINTHE
following cases:
A 4HEPOWERSUPPLYORPLUGISDAMAGED
B /BJECTSHAVEFALLENINTOORLIQUIDHASSPILLEDINTO
the transceiver.
C 4HETRANSCEIVERHASBEENEXPOSEDTORAIN
D 4HETRANSCEIVERISOPERATINGABNORMALLYOR
performance has seriously degraded.
E 4HETRANSCEIVERHASBEENDROPPEDORTHE
enclosure damaged.
s $ONOTATTEMPTTOPERFORMANYKINDOFCONlGURATION
or menu setup while driving.
s $ONOTWEARHEADPHONESWHILEDRIVING
s )NSTALLTHETRANSCEIVERINASAFEANDCONVENIENT
position inside your vehicle so as not to subject
YOURSELFTODANGERWHILEDRIVING#ONSULTYOURCAR
dealer for the transceiver installation to ensure
safety.
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HEAVIERTHAN6(&5(&ANTENNAS4HEREFOREUSE
a strong and rigid mount to safely and securely
INSTALLTHE(&-(ZMOBILEANTENNA
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CONTENTS
TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY .........................24
CARRIER LEVEL ...............................................................24
POWER ON MESSAGE......................................................24
CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS
SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ......................................25
SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT
TRANSMISSION............................................................25
DIRECTLY ENTERING THE FREQUENCY SPLIT
SPECIFIED BY A DXER..................................................25
TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR THE
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY ...............................................25
TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET).................26
FM REPEATER OPERATION ..............................................26
TRANSMITTING A TONE ...............................................27
Activating the Tone Function....................................27
Selecting a Tone Frequency .....................................27
TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN.............................................28
FM CTCSS OPERATION ....................................................28
CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN .......................................28
CROSS TONE....................................................................29
CHAPTER 7 COMMUNICATING AIDS
RECEPTION ......................................................................30
SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY....................................30
Direct Frequency Entry ............................................30
Frequency Entry History ..........................................30
Using the MHz key...................................................30
Quick QSY ...............................................................30
Fine Tuning ..............................................................31
Tuning Control Adjustment Rate..............................31
Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B)...........................31
RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING)........................31
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)..............................31
AGC Time Constant Adjustment...............................31
TRANSMISSION ...............................................................32
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) ...................32
Microphone Input Level...........................................32
Delay Time...............................................................32
Anti-VOX Adjustment...............................................32
Data VOX .................................................................32
Data VOX Delay Time...............................................33
USB/ ACC2 VOX Gain...............................................33
SPEECH PROCESSOR...................................................33
Speech Processor Effect..........................................33
XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING).....................33
CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL
CHARACTERISTICS.......................................................34
TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM)................................34
TX Filter Bandwidth (LSB-DATA/ USB-DATA)...........34
TX Equalizer (SSB/ SSB-DATA / FM/ FM-DATA/ AM/
AM-DATA)................................................................34
TRANSMIT INHIBIT.......................................................34
BUSY LOCKOUT............................................................34
CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING.........34
CW BREAK-IN...................................................................35
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN.................35
ELECTRONIC KEYER ........................................................35
ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE..........................................35
CHANGING KEYING SPEED...........................................35
Invalid Break-In Operation.......................................35
RISE TIME OF CW.........................................................36
AUTO WEIGHTING ........................................................36
THANK YOU.........................................................................i
FEATURES ...........................................................................i
NOTICE TO THE USER.........................................................i
BEFORE STARTING............................................................. ii
MARKET CODES................................................................. ii
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED................................ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................. ii
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. iii
CONTENTS ........................................................................ iv
CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION
ANTENNA CONNECTION.....................................................1
GROUND CONNECTION......................................................1
LIGHTNING PROTECTION ..................................................1
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ....................................1
UTILIZING THE BAIL...........................................................2
REPLACING FUSES ...........................................................2
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS..............................................2
FRONT PANEL.................................................................2
Headphones (PHONES) .............................................2
Microphone (MIC) .....................................................2
REAR PANEL...................................................................2
External Speaker (EXT.SP).........................................2
Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)................................2
CHAPTER 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL ....................................................................4
LCD DISPLAY .....................................................................7
REAR PANEL ......................................................................9
MICROPHONE ....................................................................9
CHAPTER 3 OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ..........................................10
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ...............................................10
AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN .....................................10
RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN.....................................10
SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B............................................10
SELECTING A BAND .........................................................11
SELECTING A MODE.........................................................11
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH..............................................12
TUNING A FREQUENCY ....................................................12
MULTI-FUNCTION METER ................................................12
TRANSMITTING................................................................13
SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER...........................13
MICROPHONE GAIN......................................................13
CHAPTER 4 MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU?...........................................................14
MENU A/ MENU B.............................................................14
MENU ACCESS .................................................................14
QUICK MENU....................................................................14
PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU..............................14
USING THE QUICK MENU .............................................14
MENU CONFIGURATION...................................................15
CHARACTER ENTRY.........................................................21
CHAPTER 5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS
SSB TRANSMISSION........................................................22
FM TRANSMISSION .........................................................22
AM TRANSMISSION.........................................................23
NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM.......................................23
CW TRANSMISSION.........................................................23
AUTO ZERO-BEAT .........................................................24
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CONTENTS
STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY..................................47
RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ....................47
TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES...........................47
QUICK MEMORY Á VFO TRANSFER..............................47
ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ........................47
CHAPTER 11 SCAN
NORMAL SCAN ................................................................48
VFO SCAN .....................................................................48
PROGRAM SCAN ..........................................................48
PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED........................49
SCAN HOLD ..................................................................50
MEMORY SCAN................................................................50
SCAN RESUME..............................................................50
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................................50
GROUP SCAN................................................................51
Memory Group ........................................................51
Scan Group Select...................................................51
Performing Group Scan...........................................51
QUICK MEMORY SCAN ....................................................51
CHAPTER 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
ANTENNAS .......................................................................52
ANT 1/ ANT 2 ................................................................52
RX ANT..........................................................................52
DRV...............................................................................52
Select to the Drive output or RX ANT output ..........52
APO (Auto Power OFF) .....................................................52
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER.........................................52
PRESETTING.................................................................53
AUTO MODE .....................................................................53
BEEP FUNCTION...............................................................54
DISPLAY...........................................................................55
BRIGHTNESS ................................................................55
BACKLIGHT COLOR ......................................................55
PANEL KEY DOUBLE FUNCTION RESPONSE TIME ..........55
LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL.........................................55
LOCK FUNCTIONS ............................................................55
FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION......................................55
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS.................................56
TRANSCEIVER FRONT PANEL.......................................56
MICROPHONE KEYS .....................................................56
DSP RX EQUALIZER.........................................................57
EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO...................................57
RX MONITOR ................................................................58
TIME-OUT TIMER .............................................................58
TRANSVERTER.................................................................58
FREQUENCY DISPLAY...................................................58
TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER................................58
TX MONITOR....................................................................58
TX POWER........................................................................58
TX TUNE ...........................................................................59
ADJUSTING THE TRANSMIT POWER FOR TX TUNE.....59
QUICK DATA TRANSFER...................................................59
SETTING UP..................................................................59
Equipment Needed...................................................59
Connections.............................................................59
USING QUICK TRANSFER........................................60
Transferring Data.....................................................60
Receiving Data.........................................................60
COMPUTER CONTROL .....................................................60
SETTING UP..................................................................60
Equipment Needed...................................................60
Reverse Keying Weight Ratio...................................36
BUG KEY FUNCTION .....................................................36
CW MESSAGE MEMORY...............................................36
Storing CW Messages .............................................36
Checking CW Messages without Transmitting.........37
Transmitting CW Messages .....................................37
Erasing a CW Message............................................37
Changing the Inter-message Interval Time ..............37
Changing the CW Sidetone Volume.........................37
Insert Keying ...........................................................37
FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW ................................38
AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE..........................................38
MIC UP/ DWN KEY PADDLE MODE...............................38
SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS ................38
CW MORSE DECODER .....................................................38
CHAPTER 8 DATA COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY).................................................39
PHASE-SHIFT KEYING 31 BAUD (PSK31) ........................39
CHAPTER 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE
DSP FILTERS ....................................................................40
CHANGING THE DSP FILTER BANDWIDTH...................40
Filter control in SSB/ SSB-DATA mode (High/Low and
Width/Shift).............................................................40
SSB/ FM/ AM Mode (High cut / Low cut).................40
CW/ FSK Mode (Width/Shift)...................................40
SSB Data Mode (Width/Shift)..................................40
IF Filter A and B .......................................................41
AUTO NOTCH FILTER (SSB)..........................................41
Auto Notch Tracking Speed......................................41
MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK) ....................41
Notch Filter Bandwidth ............................................41
BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ AM)..............................................41
NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES)................................41
Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment...........................42
Setting the NR2 Time Constant................................42
NOISE BLANKER ..............................................................42
PRE-AMPLIFIER ...............................................................42
ATTENUATOR ...................................................................42
CW REVERSE (RECEPTION)42.............................................
ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ........................47
CHAPTER 10 MEMORY FEATURES
MEMORY CHANNELS.......................................................43
STORING DATA IN MEMORY ........................................43
Simplex Channels....................................................43
Split-Frequency Channels........................................43
MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL ..................................44
Memory Recall ........................................................44
Memory Scroll.........................................................44
Temporary Frequency Changes................................44
MEMORY TRANSFER....................................................44
nMemory á VFO Transfer.........................................44
Channel á Channel Transfer .....................................44
STORING FREQUENCY RANGES...................................45
Confirming Start/ End Frequencies..........................46
Programmable VFO .................................................46
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT.....................................46
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS....................................46
MEMORY CHANNEL NAME...........................................46
QUICK MEMORY...............................................................46
NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ...................47
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CONTENTS
Connections.............................................................60
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS.................................60
EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS .......................................61
Selecting a Data Transmission Line .........................61
Audio Level Settings................................................61
CHANGING THE SIGNAL FOR THE COM TERMINAL.....61
CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG FROM A PC..................61
REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG ON THE
NETWORK.....................................................................61
SELECTING THE AUDIO SOURCE FOR TRANSMISSION
BY DATA SEND..............................................................61
OPTIONAL VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT .........62
RECORDING MESSAGES ..............................................62
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ...................................................62
Checking Messages.................................................62
Sending Messages...................................................62
Erasing a Recorded Message...................................63
Changing Inter-message Interval Time ....................63
Changing Message Playback Volume ......................63
CONSTANT RECORDING...............................................63
VOICE GUIDE ................................................................63
Voice Guide Announcement Volume .......................66
Voice Guide Announcement Speed .........................66
Voice Guide Announcement Language ...................66
EMERGENCY CALL (K TYPE ONLY)..................................66
CROSSBAND REPEATER .................................................66
OPERATION...................................................................66
SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II..............................................67
SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II DIAGRAM .........................67
PREPARATION ..............................................................68
STARTING SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II OPERATION ....68
CHAPTER 13
CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS..............................................69
COM CONNECTOR ........................................................69
ACC2 CONNECTOR........................................................69
REMOTE CONNECTOR ..................................................70
EXT.AT CONNECTOR (FOR AT-300)...............................70
MIC CONNECTOR..........................................................70
COMPUTER ......................................................................71
COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER............................................71
RTTY OPERATION.............................................................72
CONNECTION TO THE LINEAR AMPLIFIER ......................72
CONNECTION TO THE TL-922.......................................72
CONNECTING A TYPICAL LINEAR AMPLIFIER..............73
ANTENNA TUNER .............................................................73
TNC AND MCP..................................................................74
DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE..............................................74
CROSSBAND REPEATER ..................................................75
CHAPTER 14 INSTALLING OPTIONS
REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE.......................................76
VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ...........................76
SO-3 TCXO .......................................................................77
REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION .........................77
MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET ..............................................78
PRECAUTIONS..............................................................73
CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING
GGENERAL INFORMATION...............................................79
SERVICE........................................................................79
SERVICE NOTE..............................................................79
CLEANING.....................................................................79
FIRMWARE VERSION.......................................................79
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................80
MICROPROCESSOR RESET..............................................83
INITIAL SETTINGS...................................................83
VFO RESET..............................................................83
FULL RESET ............................................................83
OPERATION NOTICES.......................................................84
DC POWER SUPPLY......................................................84
INTERNAL COOLING FAN..............................................84
INTERNAL BEATS..........................................................84
AGC...............................................................................84
60M BAND OPERATION (K-TYPE/ USA ONLY)..............84
CHAPTER 16 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES................................................85
CHAPTER 17 SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................86
1
1 INSTALLATION
TS-590SG
Fuse (25 A)
Red (+)
Black (í)
DCPower supply
(20.5 A or more)
E-type only
ANTENNA CONNECTION
An antenna system consists of an antenna, feed
line, and ground. The transceiver can give excellent
results if the antenna system and its installation are
given careful attention. Use a properly adjusted 50 :
antenna of good quality, a high-quality 50 :coaxial
cable, and top-quality connectors. All connections
must be clean and tight.
After making the connections, match the impedance
of the coaxial cable and antenna so that the SWRis
1.5:1 or less. High SWRwill cause the transmit output
to drop and may lead to radio frequency interference
with consumer products such as stereo receivers
and televisions. You may even cause interference
with your own transceiver. Reports that your signal is
distorted could indicate that your antenna system is
not efficiently radiating your transceiver’s power.
Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna feed
line to ANT 1 on the rear of the transceiver. If you
are using two HF/ 50 MHz antennas, connect the
secondary antenna to ANT 2. Refer to page 9 for the
location of the antenna connectors.
The LF band is outputted only from the DRV terminal.
Note:
◆Transmitting without connecting an antenna or other
matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect
the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.
◆All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver
damage.
◆The transceiver’s protection circuit will activate when the
SWRis greater than 1.5:1; however, do not rely on protection
to compensate for a poorly functioning antenna system.
GROUND CONNECTION
At a minimum, a good DCground is required to
prevent such dangers as electric shock. For superior
communications, a good RF ground is required
against which the antenna system can operate. Both
of these conditions can be met by providing a good
earth ground for your station. Bury one or more
ground rods or a large copper plate under the ground,
then connect this to the transceiver GND terminal.
Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short
as possible, for this connection. Do not use a gas
pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as a
ground.
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Even in areas where lightning storms are less
common, there is always a chance that a storm will
occur each year. Consider carefully how to protect
your equipment and home from lightning. The
installation of a lightning arrestor is a start, but there
is more that you can do. For example, terminate
your antenna system transmission lines at an entry
panel that you install outside your home. Ground this
entry panel to a good outside ground, then connect
the appropriate feed lines between the entry panel
and your transceiver. When a lightning storm occurs,
disconnecting the feed lines from your transceiver will
ensure additional protection.
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
In order to use this transceiver, you need a separate
13.8 VDCpower supply that must be purchased
separately. Do not directly connect the transceiver
to an ACoutlet. Use the supplied DCpower cable to
connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply.
Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.
The current capacity of the power supply must be
20.5 A peak or more.
First, connect the DCpower cable to the regulated DC
power supply; the red lead to the positive terminal and
the black lead to the negative terminal. Next, connect
the DCpower cable to the transceiver’s DCpower
connector.
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Note:
◆Before connecting the DCpower supply to the transceiver,
be sure to switch OFF the DCpower supply and transceiver.
◆Do not plug the DCpower supply into an ACoutlet until you
make all connections.
2
1 INSTALLATION
UTILIZING THE BAIL
This transceiver is equipped with a bail so that you
can angle the transceiver. The bail is located on the
bottom of the transceiver. Pull the bail forward to the
limit as shown.
REPLACING FUSES
The following fuses are used in the TS-590SG
transceiver. If a fuse blows, determine the cause
then correct the problem. Only after the problem
has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a
new one with the specified ratings. If newly installed
fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and
contact a KENWOOD service center or your dealer for
assistance.
Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating
TS-590SGTransceiver
4 A
(for external
antenna tuner)
Supplied DCpower cable 25 A
Fuse (4 A)
Fuse (25 A)
Fuse (25 A)
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
FRONT PANEL
■Headphones (PHONES)
Connect monaural or stereo headphones with a
4 to 32 :(normal 8 :) impedance. This jack
accepts a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor
(mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug. After
connecting the headphones, you will hear no
sound from the internal (or optional external)
Speaker/Microphone (MIC).
Note: Using a high impedance headphone set causes the
volume to be louder.
■Microphone (MIC)
Connect a microphone with a 250 to 600 :
impedance. Fully insert the connector, then
screw the retaining ring clockwise until secure.
Compatible microphones include the MC-43S,
MC-47, MC-52DM, MC-60A, MC-80, MC-85, and
MC-90.
Note: Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E,
MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DMmicrophones.
REAR PANEL
■External Speaker (EXT.SP)
On the rear panel of the transceiver, there is an
external speaker jack. If an external speaker is
connected to EXP. SP, the transceiver internal
speaker will mute. Use only external speakers with
an impedance of 4 to 8 :(8 :nominal). This jack
accepts only 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor
(mono) plugs.
Do not connect headphones to this jack. The high audio
output of this jack could damage your hearing.
■Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)
For CW operation while using the internal
electronic keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the
PADDLE jack.
For CW operation without using the internal
electronic keyer, connect a straight key,
semi-automatic key (bug), electronic keyer,
or the CW keyed output from a Multi mode
Communications Processor (MCP) to the KEY jack.
The PADDLE and KEY jacks mate with a 6.3 mm
(1/4") 3-conductor plug and a 3.5 mm (1/8")
2-conductor plug, respectively. External electronic
keyers or MCPs must use positive keying to be
compatible with this transceiver. Use a shielded
cable between the key and the transceiver.
Note: Due to the functionality of the internal electronic
keyer, you may find it unnecessary to connect both a paddle
and another type of keyer unless you want to use a
PC-based keyer for CW. Read the “ELECTRONIC KEYER”
section {page 33} to become familiar with the internal keyer.
3
INSTALLATION 1
GND (STBY)
GND (MIC)
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MIC
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External speaker
MIC connector (Front view)
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Note:
◆Do not use a cable exceeding 3 m (9.8 feet) with the
following connectors:
PHONESjack MIC connector
COM connector EXT. SP jack
ACC 2 connector REMOTE connector
KEY jack PADDLE jack
DRV connector
◆Do not use a cable exceeding 1 m (3.3 feet) with the
following connector:
USB connector
4
2 GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL
—— C ——
[METER (DRV)]
Press to switch the meter type {page 12}. Press and
hold to turn the Drive Out function ON or OFF {page 50}.
[PF B]
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
[MIC (CAR)]
Press to adjust the microphone gain {page 13}. While
the Speech Processor function is ON, press to adjust
the Speech Processor output level {page 33}. Press
and hold to adjust the carrier level {page 24}.
[PWR (TX MONI)]
Press to adjust the transmission output power
{pages 13, 58}. Press and hold to turn the
transmission signal monitor function ON or OFF
{page 58}.
[KEY (DELAY)]
Press to adjust the internal electronic keyer speed
{page 35}. Press and hold to adjust the VOX delay
time for voice mode {page 33} or Break-in time (Full
Break-in/Semi Break-in time) for CW mode.
[GENE]
Press to select the general coverage band memory
{page 11}.
[1.8 (1)]
Press to select the 1.8 MHz band memory {page 11}
or enter keypad number 1.
[3.5 (2)]
Press to select the 3.5 MHz band memory {page 11}
or enter keypad number 2.
[7 (3)]
Press to select the 7 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 3.
[10 (4)]
Press to select the 10 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 4.
[14 (5)]
Press to select the 14 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 5.
[18 (6)]
Press to select the 18 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 6.
—— A ——
[ ]
Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON
and OFF {page 10}.
[PF A]
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
[ATT (RX ANT)]
Press to turn the receiver attenuator ON or OFF
{page 42}. Press and hold to enable or disable the
RX-ANT terminal {page 52}.
[PRE (ANT 1/2)]
Press to turn the pre-amplifier ON or OFF {page 40}.
Press and hold to select either ANT 1 or ANT 2
{page 52}.
[VOX (LEV)]
In voice mode, press to turn the VOX (Voice-Operated
Transmit) function ON or OFF {page 32}. In CW
mode, press to turn the Break-in function ON or OFF
{page 35}. Press and hold to adjust the microphone
input gain for VOX operation.
[PROC (LEV)]
Press to turn the Speech Processor ON or OFF
{page 33}. Press and hold to adjust the Speech
Processor input level.
[SEND]
Press to turn transmission ON or OFF.
[AT (TUNE)]
Press to turn the internal antenna tuner ON or
OFF {page 50}. Press and hold to start tuning the
automatic antenna tuner.
—— B ——
PHONES jack
Mate with a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor
(mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug for connecting a
set of headphones {page 2}.
MIC connector
Connect a microphone to this connector {page 2}.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED 2
[21 (7)]
Press to select the 21 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 7.
[24 (8)]
Press to select the 24 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 8.
[28 (9)]
Press to select the 28 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 9.
[50 (0)]
Press to select the 50 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 0.
[CLR]
Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions.
Press and hold to clear a memory channel {page 46}.
[ENT]
Press to enter your desired frequency using the
10-key keypad {page 30}.
—— D ——
[LSB/USB]
Press to select LSB or USB mode {page 11}.
[CW/FSK (REV)]
Press to select CW or FSK mode {page 11}. Press
and hold to select a sideband (CW/CW-Ror FSK/
FSK-R).
[FM/AM (FM-N)]
Press to select FM or AMmode {page 11}. Press and
hold to select Narrow FM mode.
[DATA]
Press to select a Data mode (LSB/LSB-DATA, USB/
USB-DATA, FM/ FM-DATA, or AM-DATA) {page 11}.
[FINE (F.LOCK)]
Press to activate the Fine tuning function to allow
more precise tuning {page 31}. Press and hold to
activate the Frequency Lock function {page 55}.
—— E ——
Central (Tuning) control
Turn to select the desired frequency {page 12}. Use
the convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning.
Slide the lever underneath the Tuning control to the
left or right to adjust the torque level of the control.
Left makes the control light and right makes it heavy.
light heavy
TX-RX LED
Lights red while transmitting and green when the
squelch opens while receiving.
—— F ——
[IF FIL]
Press to toggle between IF Filter A and IF Filter B
{page 41}. You can adjust the filter bandwidth using
the LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls. Press and
hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value
of the current DSP filter DSP filter bandwidth {page
38}.
[NB (LEV)]
Press to cycle through Noise Blanker 1, Noise Blanker
2, and OFF. Press and hold to adjust the Noise
Blanker level {page 42}.
[NR (LEV)]
Press to cycle through the DSP Noise Reduction
types: NR1, NR2, or OFF {page 41}. When the Noise
Reduction function is turned ON, press and hold
to change the parameters of the Noise Reduction
function {page 40}.
[BC (A.NOTCH)]
Press to select the DSP Beat Cancel function, BC1
(Beat Cancel 1), BC2 (Beat Cancel 2) or OFF
{page 41}. Press and hold to toggle the Auto
Notch Filter ON and OFF {page 41}.
[NOTCH (WIDE)]
Press to toggle the IF Notch Filter ON or OFF
{page 41}. Press and hold to set up the IF Notch
bandwidth {page 41}.
[SPLIT]
Press to enter split-frequency operation, allowing
you to use different transmission and reception
frequencies {page 25}.
[TF-SET]
During split-frequency operation, press to monitor or
change your transmit frequency {page 26}.
[A/B (A=B)]
Press to select either VFO A or VFO B {page 10}.
Press and hold to duplicate the data in the current
VFO to the other VFO {page 27}. While in Menu
mode, press to select Menu A or Menu B. While in
Program Memory Channel mode, press to recall the
start or end frequency.
[M/V]
Press to toggle between Memory and VFO modes.
[M.IN]
Press to enter Memory Scroll mode and to store data
to a Memory channel {page 43}.
[M>V]
Press to transfer the current Memory Channel
contents to the VFO.
[Q-M.IN]
Press to store data to the Quick Memory {page 46}.
[Q-MR]
Press to recall data from the Quick Memory {page 47},
while in VFO mode. Press to enter Memory Name
Edit mode, while in Memory Channel mode {page 46}.
[MHz]
Press to turn the MHz Up/Down function ON or OFF.
The MHz digit increases or decreases when you turn
the MULTI/CH control. In Menu mode, press to turn
the Quick Menu ON or OFF {page 14}.
[SCAN (SG.SEL)]
Press to start or stop the Scan function {page 48}.
Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 51}.
[MENU]
Press to enter Menu mode {page 14}.
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2 GETTING ACQUAINTED
[CH1 (REC)]
Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message
(requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}. Press and hold to
record a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires
VGS-1 option) {page 62}.
[CH2 (REC)]
Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message
(requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}. Press and hold to
record a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires
VGS-1 option) {page 62}.
[CH3 (REC)]
Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message
(requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}. Press and hold to
record a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires
VGS-1 option) {page 62}.
[RX/4 (REC)]
Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message
(requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}, or the constantly
recorded signal (requires VGS-1 option) {page 63}.
Press and hold to activate the constant recorder
(requires VGS-1 option) {page 63}.
—— G ——
[AGC/T (SEL)]
Press to toggle the fast or slow response time for
the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) {page 31}. In FM
mode, press to cycle through the Tone settings: Tone,
CTCSS, CTCSSx, or OFF {page 28}. When Tone is
activated in FM mode, press and hold to select a Tone
frequency {page 28}. When CTCSS is activated in FM
mode, press and hold to select a CTCSS frequency
{page 29}.
[CW T. (AGC OFF)]
Press to start CW auto tuning {page 23}. Press and
hold to turn AGCOFF {page 31}.
[RIT]
Press to turn the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning)
function ON or OFF {page 31}.
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
[XIT]
Press to turn the XIT (Transmit Incremental Tuning)
function ON or OFF {page 33}.
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
[CL]
Press to clear the RIT/ XIT frequency to zero
{pages 31, 33}.
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
RIT/ XIT control
When the RIT/ XIT function is ON, turn to adjust
the offset frequency. The RIT/ XIT offset frequency
appears on the sub-display {pages 29, 31}. While
scanning, turn to adjust the scan speed.
—— H ——
SQL control
Turn to select the desired squelch level {page 12}.
NOTCH control
Turn to select the desired Notch frequency {page 41}.
MULTI/CH control
In VFO mode, rotate to step the operating frequency
up or down {page 30}. In Memory Channel mode,
rotate to select a Memory Channel {page 43}.
Also, used for selecting Menu numbers when
accessing the Menu mode {page 14} and for various
configurations. The MULTI/CH LED lights when the
MULTI/CH control is not being used to adjust the step
frequency.
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
HI/SHIFT control
Rotate to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (high-cut) or
to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (filter band shift)
{page 40}.
LO/WIDTH control
Rotate to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (high-cut or
shift) {page 40}.
AF control
Turn to adjust the AFgain level {page 10}.
RF control
Turn to adjust the RF gain level {page 10}.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED 2
—— A ——
While receiving, the meter serves as an S-meter to
measure and display the received signal strength.
While transmitting, it serves as a power meter plus an
ALC meter, an SWRmeter, or a Speech Processor
compression meter. The Peak Hold function holds
each reading for approximately half a second. While
adjusting the IF filter bandwidth, the meter displays an
adjustment state.
—— B ——
Appears when the Auto Mode function is ON and
while in Auto Mode frequency setup {page 53}.
Displays the operating mode (USB, LSB, FM, AM,
CW, CWR, FSK, or FSR) {page 11}.
Appears while in Menu mode {page 14}.
Appears while in Memory Scroll mode {page 44}.
Appears while in Memory Channel mode or Memory
Scroll mode {page 44}.
In normal operating mode and various configuration
modes, it displays the Memory Channel number,
Quick Memory number, and entry log number. In
Menu mode, it displays the Menu No.
—— C ——
Appears while in Data mode {page 11} and while in
CW Morse Decoder mode {page 38}.
Appears while in narrow FM mode {page 11}.
Appears when the receiver pre-amplifier is ON {page
42}.
Appears when the receiver’s attenuator is ON {page
42}.
Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON
{page 42}.
“” (fast) or “ ” (slow) appears when the
Automatic Gain Control function is ON. “ ”
appears when the AGCis OFF {page 31}.
Appears when IF filter A is selected {page 41}.
Appears when IF filter B is selected {page 41}.
—— D ——
“” appears when manual notch is set to Normal.
“” appears when Manual Notch is set to Wide.
“” appears when Auto Notch is selected {page
41}.
Appears when the Fine Tuning function is ON {page
31}.
Appears when the MHz Step function is ON {page 30}.
Also appears when the Quick Menu function is ON
{page 14}.
“” or “ ” appears, depending on whether
DSP Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is
selected {page 41}.
“” appears when the RX Equalizer function is ON
{page 57}. “ ” appears when the TX Equalizer
function is ON {page 34}.
“” or “ ” appears, when you select the DSP
Beat Cancel 1 or Beat Cancel 2 {page 41}.
“” appears when the Tone function is ON {page 27},
and blinks during Tone scan. “ ” appears when the
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
function is ON, and blinks during CTCSS scan {page
28}. “ ” appears when the Cross Tone function is
ON {page 29}.
LCD DISPLAY
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2 GETTING ACQUAINTED
Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission)
function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for CW
mode {page 32}.
Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON
{page 55}.
Appears when the Speech Processor function is ON
{page 33}.
Appears when the constant recording function is ON
{page 63}.
Appears when the Antenna output is enabled (DRV
connector) {page 52}.
Appears when the selected Menu No. is in the
Quick Menu list {page 14}. It also appears when the
transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the
slow down frequency points {page 49}.
Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning function is
ON {page 31}.
Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning function is
ON {page 33}.
—— E ——
Appears when the RX ANT terminal is enabled {page
52}.
Either “ ” or “ ” appears, depending on
which antenna connector is selected {page 52}.
“ ”
appears while the internal antenna tuner
{page 61} is in-line for operation.
“ ” appears while
receiving when the internal antenna tuner is in-line for
operation.
“ ” and “ ” blink while tuning is in progress
{page 52}
.
Appears when the Drive output is enabled (DRV
connector) {page 52}.
—— F ——
(Main DIsplay)
In normal operating mode and various configuration
modes, it displays the transceiver operating frequency.
In Menu mode, it displays the various menus, and in
Adjustment mode, it displays the adjustment values.
(Sub-display)
When recalling a memory channel, it displays
the Memory Channel name (if one has been
programmed). During split frequency operation, it
displays the frequency. When the following indications
occur simultaneously, information is displayed in the
following order: RIT/XIT frequency, Split frequency,
Memory Name. In Menu mode, it displays a menu
title. In other modes, it displays the configuration
parameters.
Appears when the split-frequency operation is ON
{page 25}.
“” appears while VFO A is selected. “ ” appears
while transmitting on a split channel in VFO A {page
10}. “ ” appears while Menu A is being accessed in
Menu mode {page 14}.
“ ” appears while VFO B is selected. “ ” appears
while transmitting on a split channel in VFO B {page
10}. “ ” appears while Menu B is being accessed in
Menu mode {page 14}.
“” appears while a simplex memory channel
is selected. “ ” appears while a split memory
channel is selected {page 43}.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED 2
ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors
Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna to ANT 1
connector. If you are using 2 antennas for the HF/
50 MHz band, connect the secondary antenna to the
ANT 2 connector {page 1}.
GND post
Connect a heavy gauge wire or copper strap between
the ground post and the nearest earth ground {page 1}.
AT connector
Mates with the connector from the cable supplied with
the AT-300 external antenna tuner {pages 70, 73}.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the tuner
for more information.
DC 13.8 V connector
Connect a regulated 13.8 VDCpower source to this
connector {page 1}. Use the DCcable supplied with
the transceiver.
COM connector
Mates with a DB-9 female connector for connecting a
computer or compatible transceiver {pages 60, 69}.
Also used with the Quick Data Transfer function {page
59} and DXPacketCluster Tune function {page 67}.
(USB) connector
Mates with a USB connector for connecting a
computer via one of its USB ports {pages 60}.
EXT.SP 8:jack
Mate with a 3.5 mm (1/8"), 2-conductor (mono) plug
for connecting an external speaker {page 2}.
ACC 2 connector
Mates with a 13-pin male DIN connector for
connecting various accessory equipment, such as
an external TNC/ MCP or a RTTY terminal
{page 69}.
REMOTE connector
Mates with a 7-pin male DIN connector for connecting
an HF/ 50 MHz linear amplifier {page 65, 68}.
KEY and PADDLE jacks
The KEY jack mates with a 3.5 mm (1/8") 2-conductor
plug for connecting an external key for CW operation.
The PADDLE jack mates with a 6.3 mm (1/4")
3-conductor plug for connecting a keyer paddle to
the internal electronic keyer. Refer to “Keys for CW
(PADDLE and KEY)” {page 2} before using these jacks.
REAR PANEL
DRV connector
Connect a drive device to this RCA connector {page
52}.
RX ANT connector
Connect a separate receive-only antenna for HF low
bands to this RCA connector {page 52}.
MICROPHONE
PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch
The transceiver is placed in Transmission mode when
this non-locking switch is held down. Releasing the
switch returns the transceiver to Reception mode.
/Mic [UP]/[DWN]
Use these keys to step the VFO frequency, Memory
Channels, or Menu selections up and down.
Press and hold these keys to continuously change the
settings.
You can also change the operational function of these
keys {page 56}
10
3 OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
1Switch the DCpower supply ON.
2Press []to switch the transceiver ON.
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11
3 OPERATING BASICS
SELECTING A BAND
Press [1.8 (1)] ~ [50 (0)] or [GENE] to select your
DESIREDBAND
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1.84/
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1.81/
#7
[3.5 (2)]
K
^
,3"
,3"
,3"
%
,3"
[7 (3)]
K
^
,3"
,3"
,3"
%
,3"
,3"
[10 (4)]
All ^ 10.1/
#7
#7
10.14/
#7
[14 (5)]
All
^
14.0/
53"
14.1/
53"
53"
[18 (6)]
All ^
18.068/
53"
18.11/
53"
53"
[21 (7)]
All
^
53"
53"
53"
[24 (8)]
All ^
53"
53"
53"
[28 (9)]
All ^
53"
53"
FM
[50 (0)]
K
^
53"
53"
FM
%
53"
[GENE]
K
^
#7
53"
53"
%
53"
SELECTING A MODE
0RESSONEOFTHEFOLLOWINGKEYSTOSELECTYOURDESIRED
MODESET[LSB/USB][CW/FSK (REV)]OR[FM/AM
(FM-N)].
[LSB/USB]
0RESSTOSELECT,3"OR53"MODE0RESSAGAINTO
TOGGLEBETWEEN,3"AND53"MODE
7HILEIN,3"MODEPRESS[DATA] to toggle between
,3"AND,3"$!4!MODE,IKEWISEWHILEIN53"
MODEPRESS[DATA]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN53"AND53"
$!4!MODE
!DDITIONALLYWHILEIN,3"$!4!OR53"$!4!MODE
you can press [LSB/USB]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN,3"
$!4!AND53"$!4!MODE
[CW/FSK (REV)]
0RESSTOSELECT#7OR&3+MODE0RESSAGAINTO
TOGGLEBETWEEN#7AND&3+MODE
7HILEIN#7MODEPRESSANDHOLD[CW/FSK (REV)]
TOTOGGLEBETWEEN#7AND#72MODE,IKEWISE
WHILEIN&3+MODEPRESSANDHOLD[CW/FSK (REV] to
TOGGLEBETWEEN&3+AND&3+2MODE
!DDITIONALLYWHILEIN#72OR&3+2MODEYOUCAN
press [CW/FSK (REV)]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN#72AND
&3+2MODE
[FM/AM (FM-N)]
0RESSTOSELECT&-OR!-MODE0RESSAGAINTO
TOGGLEBETWEEN&-AND!-MODE
7HILEIN&-MODEPRESSANDHOLD[FM/AM (FM-N)]
TOTOGGLEBETWEEN&-AND&-.!2MODEORPRESS
[DATA]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN&-AND&-$!4!MODE
!DDITIONALLYWHILEIN&-.!2MODEPRESS[DATA] to
TOGGLEBETWEEN&-.!2AND&-.!2$!4!MODE
ANDWHILEIN&-$!4!MODEPRESSANDHOLD[FM/AM
(FM-N)]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN&-$!4!AND&-.!2
$!4!MODE
7HILEIN!-MODEPRESS[DATA] to toggle between
!-AND!-$!4!MODE
Access Menu No. then press [M.IN]TOSELECThONv
TOTURNTHE!UTO-ODESELECTION/.7HENITIS/.
hvAPPEARS!SADEFAULTIFYOUCHANGETHE
FREQUENCYABOVEORBELOW-(ZTHETRANSCEIVER
AUTOMATICALLYSWITCHESMODES,3"FORFREQUENCIES
UNDER-(ZAND53"FORFREQUENCIES-(ZAND
OVER9OUCANFURTHERADDTHEFREQUENCYBORDERSTOTHE
!UTO-ODESELECTION[PAGE}.
Note:4HELASTUSEDMODEISSTOREDPEREACHBANDKEY
3 OPERATING BASICS
MULTI-FUNCTION METER
4HEMULTIFUNCTIONMETERMEASURESTHEPARAMETERS
INTHETABLEBELOW4HE3METERAND&),4%2SCALES
APPEARSWHENTHETRANSCEIVERISINRECEIVEMODEAND
THE072METERAPPEARSWHENITISINTRANSMITMODE
%ACHPRESSOF [METER (DRV)] cycles between the
!,##/-0AND372METERS0EAKREADINGSFORTHE
3METER!,#372#/-0AND072FUNCTIONSARE
HELDMOMENTARILY
ALC
COMP
SWR
Meter Name Parameters Measured
S3TRENGTHOFRECEIVEDSIGNALS
072 4RANSMISSIONOUTPUTPOWER
!,# !UTOMATICLEVELCONTROLSTATUS
372 !NTENNASYSTEMSTANDINGWAVERATIO
COMP
3PEECHCOMPRESSIONLEVELWHEN
using the Speech Processor
[PAGE}
&),4%2 )&lLTERWIDTH[PAGE40}
Note:
◆ 4HE#/-0METERFUNCTIONSONLYWHENTHE3PEECH
0ROCESSORIS/.FOR33"&-OR!-MODE
◆ 0EAK(OLDREADINGSCANNOTBEDEACTIVATED
◆ 4HE3METERRESPONDSDIFFERENTLYIN&-MODECOMPAREDTO
OTHERMODES4HISISNOTAMALFUNCTION
◆ 7HENYOUTURN/&&THE3PEECH0ROCESSORWHILEUSINGTHE
#/-0METERTHE#/-0METERCHANGESTOTHE!,#METER
7HENYOUTURN/.THE3PEECH0ROCESSORAGAINTHE!,#
METERRETURNSTOTHE#/-0METER
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH
4HEPURPOSEOFTHE3QUELCHISTOMUTETHESPEAKER
WHENNOSIGNALSAREPRESENT7ITHTHESQUELCHLEVEL
CORRECTLYSETYOUWILLHEARSOUNDONLYWHILEACTUALLY
RECEIVINGSIGNALS4HEHIGHERTHESELECTEDSQUELCH
LEVELTHESTRONGERTHESIGNALSMUSTBETORECEIVE4HE
APPROPRIATESQUELCHLEVELDEPENDSONTHEAMBIENT2&
NOISECONDITIONS
Turn the SQL control when there are no signals
PRESENTTOSELECTTHESQUELCHLEVELATWHICHTHE
BACKGROUNDNOISEISJUSTELIMINATEDTHEGREEN4828
,%$WILLTURNOFF-ANYHAMOPERATORSPREFERLEAVING
the SQLCONTROLFULLYCOUNTERCLOCKWISEUNLESS
OPERATINGONAFULLCARRIERMODESUCHAS&-4HE
SQUELCHLEVELFORTHETRANSCEIVERISPRESETATTHEFACTORY
TOAPPROXIMATELYTHEOCLOCKPOSITIONFOR&-AND
OCLOCKFOR33"AND!-
TUNING A FREQUENCY
Turn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP
TOINCREASETHEFREQUENCY4URNTHETuning control
counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN]TODECREASETHE
FREQUENCY
9OUMAYPREFERDIRECTLYENTERINGAFREQUENCYUSING
THENUMERICKEYPADIFTHEDESIREDFREQUENCYISFAR
FROMTHECURRENTFREQUENCY0RESS [ENT]then press
THENUMERICKEYSASNECESSARY&ORDETAILSREFERTO
h$IRECT&REQUENCY%NTRYv[PAGE}.
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