Kenwood TS-890S Manual

KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND
SYSTEM Setting Manual
TS-890S
August/30/2018

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Index
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. About Operation Style......................................................................................................................... 6
3. Remote operation by LAN connection................................................................................................. 7
3.1. System configuration / feature of remote control by LAN connection........................................... 7
3.2. TS-890S settings for remote operation by LAN connection.......................................................... 8
3.2.1. Administrator settings................................................................................... 8
3.2.2. Registering KNS Users .................................................................................. 8
3.2.3. Setting the built-in VoIP................................................................................ 8
3.2.4. Setting VoIP Input/Output level ..................................................................... 9
3.2.5. Setting VoIP Jitter Absorption Buffer............................................................... 9
3.2.6. Setting Speaker Mute ..................................................................................10
3.2.7. Configuration for KNS Operation ...................................................................10
3.2.8. Timeout timer settings.................................................................................10
3.2.9. Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio....................................................10
3.2.10. Setting and confirming the IP address.........................................................11
3.2.11. Confirming MAC address ...........................................................................11
3.3. Setting and operation of ARCP-890 for remote control by LAN connection............................... 12
3.3.1. PC operating environment............................................................................12
3.3.2. Installing ARCP-890.....................................................................................12
3.3.3. Settings for connecting to TS-890S ...............................................................12
3.3.4. Sound device selection and VoIP setting.........................................................16
3.3.5. Connection and disconnection to TS-890S......................................................17
3.3.6. Setting TX Operation for use in ARCP-890 and checking modulation line ............17
3.3.7. Setting the delay by TX to RX transition.........................................................18
3.4. PC settings for remote operation by LAN connection................................................................. 19
3.4.1. Windows Firewall settings ............................................................................19
3.4.2. Settings for integrated security software ........................................................20
4. Remote operation by Internet connection.......................................................................................... 21
4.1. System configuration / feature of remote control by Internet connection.................................... 21
4.2. TS-890S settings for remote operation by Internet connection .................................................. 22
4.2.1. Administrator settings..................................................................................22
4.2.2. Registering KNS Users .................................................................................22
4.2.3. Setting the built-in VoIP...............................................................................22
4.2.4. Setting VoIP Input/Output level ....................................................................23
4.2.5. Setting VoIP Jitter Absorption Buffer..............................................................23
4.2.6. Setting Speaker Mute ..................................................................................24
4.2.7. Configuration for KNS Operation ...................................................................24

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4.2.8. Timeout timer settings.................................................................................24
4.2.9. Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio....................................................25
4.2.10. Setting and confirming the IP address.........................................................25
4.2.11. Confirming the global IP address................................................................25
4.3. ARCP-890 setting and operation for remote control by Internet connection............................... 26
4.3.1. PC operating environment............................................................................26
4.3.2. Installing ARCP-890.....................................................................................26
4.3.3. Settings for connecting to TS-890S ...............................................................27
4.3.4. Sound device selection and VoIP setting.........................................................30
4.3.5. Connection and disconnection to TS-890S......................................................31
4.3.6. Setting TX Operation for use in ARCP-890 and checking modulation line ............31
4.3.7. Setting the delay by TX to RX transition.........................................................32
4.4. Network settings for remote control by Internet connection........................................................ 33
4.4.1. Required network environment .....................................................................33
4.4.2. Broadband router settings............................................................................34
4.5. PC settings for remote operation by Internet connection ........................................................... 35
4.5.1. Windows Firewall settings ............................................................................35
4.5.2. Settings for integrated security software ........................................................36
5. Remote operation via the Internet by conventional system............................................................... 37
5.1. Conventional System Configuration........................................................................................... 37
5.2. TS-890S settings in conventional system................................................................................... 38
5.2.1. Administrator settings..................................................................................38
5.2.2. Settings the built-in VoIP(to turn OFF)...........................................................38
5.2.3. Setting Speaker Mute ..................................................................................39
5.2.4. Configuration for KNS Operation ...................................................................39
5.2.5. Timeout timer settings.................................................................................39
5.2.6. Configuration the Input Path of TX Audio .......................................................39
5.2.7. Setting the ACC 2 audio input / output level ...................................................40
5.2.8. Setting beep mixed output ...........................................................................40
5.2.9. Setting the TX monitor level .........................................................................41
5.2.10. Setting and confirming the IP address.........................................................41
5.3. ARHP-890 settings in conventional system................................................................................ 41
5.3.1. PC operating environment............................................................................41
5.3.2. Installing ARHP-890 ....................................................................................42
5.3.3. Settings for connecting to TS-890S ...............................................................42
5.3.4. Setting KNS................................................................................................45
5.3.5. Connection and disconnection to TS-890S ......................................................48
5.3.6. Confirming the IP address ............................................................................49
5.3.7. Confirming the global IP address...................................................................49

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5.4. ARCP-890 settings in conventional system................................................................................ 49
5.4.1. PC operating environment............................................................................49
5.4.2. Installing ARCP-890.....................................................................................50
5.4.3. Settings for connecting to TS-890S ...............................................................50
5.4.4. Connection and disconnection to TS-890S......................................................54
5.4.5. Checking modulation line .............................................................................54
5.4.6. Setting the delay by TX to RX transition.........................................................55
5.5. Settings of ARVP-10 in conventional system............................................................................. 56
5.5.1. Installing ARVP-10 ......................................................................................56
5.5.2. Setting ARVP-10 .........................................................................................57
5.6. Network settings in conventional system.................................................................................... 57
5.6.1. Required network environment .....................................................................57
5.6.2. Broadband router settings............................................................................57
5.7. PC settings in conventional system............................................................................................ 59
5.7.1. Windows Firewall settings ............................................................................59
5.7.2. Settings for integrated security software ........................................................60
6. Limitations......................................................................................................................................... 61
7. Cautions............................................................................................................................................ 62
8. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................. 63
(Supplement): FAQ: Explaining the Internet "Cannot operate transceiver"........................................... 71
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1. Introduction
TS-890S can be operated remotely via a home LAN and the Internet by using the remote
control software ARCP-890 and KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM (KNS).
There are several operation styles for remote operation. In this document, we will explain the
features of each operation style, the system configuration method, setting method, etc. in
detail.
Important
For remote operation via networks, knowledge not only of transceivers but also of PCs and
networks is required. JVC KENWOOD does not offer support for customer PCs and
Networks. Furthermore, for operations relating to actual transmitting, note that procedures
according to the Radio Act are also required.
Operations via networks may be delayed due to unavoidable principles. Consequently, do
not perform operations (such as contests or pile-ups requiring quick responses) for which
delays are likely to be a problem.
Even if you set by the procedures described in this document, the feature may not work
properly because of the combination of PC, the network environment and the sound
device.
Please understand the contents of chapter "6. Limitations" and "7. Cautions", then start
remote operation.

2. About Operation Style
The operation styles of remote operation in the TS-890S are roughly divided into the following
two types.
Table 2.1 Operation style of remote operation
Operation style
Connection
method
Reference chapter
Operate the TS-890S with a PC from a
remote place in the house
LAN
3. Remote operation by LAN connection
Operate the TS-890S with a PC from
outside the house
Internet
4. Remote operation by Internet
connection

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3. Remote operation by LAN connection
3.1. System configuration / feature of remote control by LAN connection
Fig. 3.1: Remote operation by LAN connection
As shown in Figure 3.1, connect the TS-890S and the PC running ARCP-890 to the LAN.
The place where PC is installed is called the "Remote station". The place where TS-890S is
installed is called the "Host station".
Using the LAN, control command data communication and voice data communication
between TS-890S and ARCP-890 are performed. The voice data communication uses the
VoIP function built in TS-890S and ARCP-890, and you can listen to the received audio from
PC speaker. Audio input to the microphone of the PC can also be transmitted from the
TS-890S. (In this document, explains assuming that you will handle transmitted and
received audio at the remote station.)
It is also possible to display the band scope on ARCP-890. You can also use the band scope
with display speed equal to or higher than that of the TS-890S built-in scope.

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3.2. TS-890S settings for remote operation by LAN connection
3.2.1. Administrator settings
When remote control by LAN connection, login authentication is necessary so as not to be
operated by others. For authentication, you must set the information of the administrator
(usually the owner of the TS-890S) in TS-890S. Set the following items in KNS menu. For
the operation method, refer to the operation manual of the TS-890S.
Table 3.1 Administrator settings
KNS Menu
Item
1
Administrator ID
2
Administrator Password
3.2.2. Registering KNS Users
It is also assumed that TS-890S will be used by someone other than the administrator (e.g.
someone in the family) by remote control via LAN connection. In that case, if the
administrator registers information of other users, the registered KNS users can also be
remotely controlled.
The KNS user registers with the KNS user list of the TS-890S. The items to register are as
shown in the table below. Up to 100 people can be registered. For the operation method,
refer to the operation manual of the TS-890S.
Table 3.2 KNS User settings
Item
Remarks
User Name
Required
Password
Required
Description
Description about this user (optional)
RX Only
Reception operation is permitted to this user.
(transmission is prohibited)
Disabled
Temporarily prohibit access for this user.
3.2.3. Setting the built-in VoIP
In the KNS menu, set the built-in VoIP function to "On". For the operation method, refer to
the operation manual of the TS-890S.

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Table 3.3 Setting the built-in VoIP
KNS Menu
Item
3
Built-in VoIP
3.2.4. Setting VoIP Input/Output level
There are settings for the input level and output level of VoIP in the KNS menu of the
TS-890S, but you use default values normally. Adjust the input level of the microphone
connected to the PC and the output level of the speaker, in the setting of the sound device of
the PC of the remote station. If it can not be adjusted with the PC, adjust with the KNS
menu of the TS-890S. For the operation method, refer to the operation manual of the
TS-890S.
Table 3.4 Setting VoIP Input/Output level
KNS Menu
Item
4
Audio Input Level (VoIP)
5
Audio Output Level (VoIP)
Tips:
If the volume indicator is displayed on the recording device of the PC, adjust the microphone
input level of the PC so that the indicator shows about half to about 80% in the usual way of
speaking. After then, transmit the TS-890S in SSB mode. If the ALC meter display exceeds
the ALC zone, adjust the Audio Input Level (VoIP) of KNS Menu 4 so that it will not exceed
the ALC zone.
3.2.5. Setting VoIP Jitter Absorption Buffer
Adjust this item in the KNS menu of the TS-890S when there is a problem with the voice
quality of VoIP. Selecting a shorter time reduces the audio delay but noise is more likely to
occur due to missing audio packets or the like. Selecting a longer time increases the audio
delay but noise occurrence due to missing audio packets or the like is potentially reduced.
For the operation method, refer to the operation manual of the TS-890S.
Table 3.5 Setting VoIP Jitter Absorption Buffer
KNS Menu
Item

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VoIP Jitter Buffer
3.2.6. Setting Speaker Mute
If you want to mute the sound output from the TS-890S speaker during remote operation,
set the speaker mute to "On" in the KNS menu. For the operation method, refer to the
operation manual of the TS-890S.
Table 3.6 Setting Speaker Mute
KNS Menu
Item
7
Speaker Mute
3.2.7. Configuration for KNS Operation
In the KNS menu of the TS-890S, set KNS operation (LAN connector) to "On (LAN)". For the
operation method, refer to the operation manual of the TS-890S.
Table 3.7 Configuration for KNS Operation
KNS Menu
Item
1
KNS Operation(LAN Connector)
3.2.8. Timeout timer settings
During KNS operations, control data signals are transmitted using the network. Consequently,
if normal network operations are disabled for any reason, control of the TS-890S will also be
disabled. Use the following menu to set the functions to stop transmitting automatically after
a fixed period if control should be disabled while transmitting.
Table 3.8 Timeout timer settings
Menu
Item
6-02
Time-out Timer
3.2.9. Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio
When remotely operating with LAN connection, the audio for transmission is input from the

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LAN connector by VoIP. In order to transmit audio from the LAN connector by the
transmission operation from the ARCP-890, set the DATA SEND audio input from the rear
panel to "LAN" on the "Modulation Source" screen of the TS-890S. (See the screen below)
Fig. 3.2: Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio
Also, in order to prevent unintentional transmission during remote control by KNS, set DATA
VOX normally select "Off".
(Note) The "Modulation Source" screen shown in Figure 3.2 can be set separately for DATA
mode Off and DATA mode On. Please set according to the operation mode.
3.2.10. Setting and confirming the IP address
Set the IP address required to access from the remote station. The IP address setting
includes automatic setting (using DHCP) and manual setting.
The IP address is set in the LAN menu of the TS-890S. For the operation method, refer to
the operation manual of the TS-890S.
When configuring the ARCP-890 of the remote station, there is a place to enter the IP
address of the TS-890S, so confirm the IP address you set here.
3.2.11. Confirming MAC address
When configuring the ARCP-890 of the remote station, there are places where you enter the
MAC address of the TS-890S, so check in advance.
Confirm the MAC address on the LAN menu of the TS-890S. For the operation method, refer

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to the operation manual of the TS-890S.
3.3. Setting and operation of ARCP-890 for remote control by LAN connection
3.3.1. PC operating environment
When operating remotely via LAN connection, the operating environment required for the PC
running ARCP-890 is as follows.
Table 3.9 PC operating environment
Operating System (OS)*
Windows 10 (version 1703 (OS Build 15063.0) or later, 32-bit or
64-bit version)
Windows 8.1 (RTM or later, 32-bit or 64-bit version)
Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or later, 32-bit or 64-bit version)
Processor
Faster than the recommended CPU for OS on which you are
operating
System Memory (RAM)
RAM having the System Memory recommended by the respective
OS used in your PC or larger
Free Hard Disk Space
100 MB or more of free hard disk space
Software
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 (including .NET Framework 4.0)
Peripheral Devices
Displays with resolutions higher than SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Keyboard, mouse or other pointing devices
USB 2.0 port or RS-232C interface
Network function
Available networking environment (LAN or high-speed broadband)
* Applicable operating systems are subject to change without notice due to the end of the
technical support by Microsoft Corporation or change of the product specifications.
3.3.2. Installing ARCP-890
Download and install the ARCP-890 to the PC from the KENWOOD website:
http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html
For the installation method, refer to the guide on the download page.
3.3.3. Settings for connecting to TS-890S
Follow the procedure below to make settings for connecting to TS-890S.

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After starting the ARCP-890, select "Settings" in the "Tool" menu, then the "Settings"
window opens.
Tips:
When ARCP-890 is started for the first time, the "Initial Setting" window opens and you can
make settings for connecting to TS-890S.
Fig. 3.3: "Settings" window
As shown in the above figure, select "KNS (KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM)
(Directly to TS-890S)" in "Connection to TS-890S".
Next, to set the information such as the IP address of the TS-890S of the connection
destination, click "Setting" button. The "Configure KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection"
window opens.

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Fig. 3.4: "Configure KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection" window
Click the "Add" button to add the desired TS-890S to the connection destination list. The
following "Edit KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection" window opens.
Fig. 3.5: "Edit KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection" window
Enter an arbitrary name for "Connection Name".
For "TS-890S IP Address, Host Name", enter the IP address of the TS-890S confirmed in

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chapter "3.2.10. Setting and checking the IP address ".
For "TS-890S MAC Address", enter the MAC address of the TS-890S confirmed in chapter
"3.2.11. Checking MAC Address".
If you are the administrator of the TS-890S that you operate remotely, select
"Administrator" and enter "Administrator ID" and "Password". For details about the
administrator, please refer to chapter "3.2.1. Administrator settings".
If you are a KNS user of the TS-890S that you operate remotely, select "User" and enter
"User Name" and "Password". For details about KNS users, see chapter "3.2.2. Registering
KNS Users".
In "Description", if there are several TS-890S to be operated remotely, etc., fill in the
information on installation location etc. It does not matter if you do not fill in.
Check "Use TS-890S Built-in VoIP".
Finally clicking the "OK" button closes the "Edit KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection"
window and returns to the "Configure KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection" window.
Make sure that the edited information has been added to the connection list.
Fig. 3.6: The connection list after adding the destination

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If you modify, select the connection destination to be modified, click the "Edit" button, open
the "Edit KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection" window again and modify it.
Select the PC's IP address at "PC IP Address". If there are multiple IP addresses on the PC to
be used, select the IP address to be used for connection with the TS-890S.
Clicking the "OK" button closes the "Configure KNS (Directly to TS-890S) Connection"
window and returns to the "Setting" window in Figure 3.3.
Check the " Connect To" in the "Settings" window. If more than one connection destination
is registered, select from the drop-down list.
Click the "OK" button to close the "Settings" window.
3.3.4. Sound device selection and VoIP setting
Select speaker and microphone to be used by remote control and make various settings of
VoIP.
When you select "Setting" in "Tools" menu of ARCP - 890, "Setting" window opens. (See
Figure 3.3 Settings window)
Click the "Configure VoIP" button. The "Configure VoIP" window opens.
Fig. 3.7: "Configure VoIP" window

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Select the speaker and microphone to use from the drop-down list.
Next, set "Voice quality" of "TS-890S Built-in VoIP". Select "High Quality Sound" for remote
control by LAN connection.
Next, set "fluctuation absorption buffer". Select "80 ms" for remote control by LAN
connection. Adjust this item when there is a problem with the voice quality of VoIP. Selecting
a shorter time reduces the audio delay but noise is more likely to occur due to missing audio
packets or the like. Selecting a longer time increases the audio delay but noise occurrence
due to missing audio packets or the like is potentially reduced. Set the value as small as
possible within a range that does not affect the operation.
After setting, click "OK" button and close "Configure VoIP" window.
Tips:
Depending on the OS used on the PC, clicking the "VoIP setting" button at the first start of
ARCP-890 may open a "Windows Security Alert" window. Click "Allow access" to advance the
setting.
(For details on this window display, see chapter "3.4.1. Windows Firewall Settings")
3.3.5. Connection and disconnection to TS-890S
When you click the "Connect" button in the main window of ARCP-890, the indicator will light
green and communication with the TS-890S will start. You can disconnect by clicking the
"Connect" button during connection.
3.3.6. Setting TX Operation for use in ARCP-890 and checking modulation line
Set whether the transmission operation from ARCP-890 corresponds to SEND/PTT operation
of the TS-890S or DATA SEND operation. In order to operate with the contents set in
TS-890S in the chapter "3.2.9. Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio", set "DATA
SEND" for TX operation for use in ARCP-890.
When you are connected to the TS-890S and selecting "Select Modulation Line" from the

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"TX/RX" menu of ARCP-890, the "Select Modulation Line" window will be displayed.
Fig. 3.8: "Select Modulation Line" window
As shown in the above figure, select "DATA SEND" for "TX Operation for use in ARCP-890".
For the setting of the modulation line, the contents set in TS-890S are displayed as they are
in the chapter "3.2.9. Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio". As shown in the figure
above, when sending by DATA SEND (PF), make sure "LAN" is selected for audio input from
rear panel.
After setting and checking, click the "Close" button to close the window.
3.3.7. Setting the delay by TX to RX transition
When remote control is performed by LAN connection, the last part of the transmitted voice
may be interrupted at the end of transmission. This is due to delay in voice transmission by
VoIP.
In order to prevent this, it is possible to delay the timing of switching from transmission to

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reception when performing the transmission end operation with ARCP-890.
When you are connected to the TS-890S and selecting "Select Modulation Line" from the
"TX/RX" menu of ARCP-890, the "Select Modulation Line" window will be displayed.
Fig. 3.9: Set point of "Delay by TX to RX Transition"
Select the delay time of "During KNS (KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM) (Directly to
TS-890S) Connection" from the drop-down list. After setting, click the "Close" button to close
the "Select Modulation Line" window.
3.4. PC settings for remote operation by LAN connection
3.4.1. Windows Firewall settings
Depending on the OS used on the PC, the OS may open the "Windows Security Alert"
window at the timing of accessing the VoIP function for the first time after the first running
of ARCP-890.

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Fig. 3.10: Windows Firewall Settings
Click "Allow Access" to allow access to control command data communication and voice data
communication of ARCP-890.
Tips:
Normally, if you do the above operation, it will not be warned during the use of ARCP-890
after that. If the warning is displayed again while using ARCP-890, add the setting to allow
ARCP - 890 communication in the Windows Firewall setting in the control panel.
3.4.2. Settings for integrated security software
When using integrated security software, it is necessary to set it so as not to disturb ARCP -
890 communication. Please refer to the instruction manual of your integrated security
software and set it.