JVC KENWOOD 407100 HF/50MHz All Mode Transceiver Model: TS-590S User Manual Instruction Manual

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KENWOOD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
USE 4-
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HF/ 50 MHZ ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
TS-5908
NOTIFICATION
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m certam countrles.
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Kenwood Corporation
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THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing this Kenwood TS-5908
transceiver. It has been developed by a team of
engineers determined to continue the tradition of
excellence and innovation in Kenwuud transceivers.
This transceiver features a Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) unit to process AF signals. By taking
maximum advantage of DSP technology, the TS-5908
transceiver gives you enhanced interterence reduction
capabilities and improves the quality ot audio. You will
notice the differences when you tight QRM and QRN.
As you learn how to use this transceiver. you will also
find that Kenwood is pursuing “userfriendliness”.
For example, each time you change the Menu No. in
Menu mode, you will see strolling messages on the
display, telling you what you are selecting.
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated and some tefltures 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 reterence in the
coming years.
FEATURES
All mode opelation trom HF to 50 MHz amateur
radio band
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit
- Adjustable DSP filter frequencies
- A built-in Antenna Tunerfor the HF/ 50 MHz band
- 100 W output power for 888, CW, FSK, FM, and
25 W output power for AM.
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 trequ ency energy.
Changes or modtttcattons to the equipment may cause harmtul
interlerence unless the modifications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to
operate this equipment w an unauthorized change or moditication
is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED
BV THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and Iound lo comply with the
limits tor a Class a digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ot the
FCC Flutes. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmtul interterence m a residential
installation.
This equipment generates. uses and can generate radio
trequency energy and. it not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions. may cause hamltul illerterence to radio
communications. However. there is no guarantee that the
interlerence will not occur in a particular itslallalion. It this
equipment does cause harmtnli etterence to radio or television
receptioht which can be determined bylurning the equipment off
and on. the user Is encouraged lo lry lo correct the Interference
by one or more of the lollowlng measures:
. Fteorlent or relocate the recelvtng anlenna.
~ Increase the separation between lhe equipment and
receiver.
~ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dillerent trom
that to which the receiver is conneded.
~ Consult the dealer tor tentmiral assistance
BEFORE STARTING
Amateur radio regulations vary from country to
country. Confirm your local amateur radio regulations
and requirements before operating the transceiver.
Depending on the size and type ot vehicle, the
maximum transmission output purver tor the mobile
operation will vary. The maximum transmission output
power is usually specified by the car manufacturer
to avoid interlerence with other electric devices used
in the vehicle. Consult your car manutacturer and
amateur radio equipment dealer for the requirements
and installation.
MARKET CODES
K-type: The Americas
E-type: Europe
The market code is shown on the carton box.
Pieter to the specifications {page 80} tor inlormation
on the available operating frequendes.
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
The writing conventions described below have
been followed to simplify insn'umions and avoid
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Alter caretully unpacking the transceiver, identity the
items listed in the table below, We recommend you
unnecessary repetition. keep the box and packing materials in case you need
to repack the transceiver in the future.
Ins‘tmcfiun Action
Press [KEY]. Press and release KEY. Accessory Comment Quantity
Press Mic [KEY] Press and release KEY on K-type E-type
’ the microphone. Microphone 1 1
Press and hold KEY down DC power cable 1 1
Press and hold [KEV]. tor a moment, then release Line filter (with
KEV' retaining band) _ 1
Press and hold KEY down ,
Hold [KEY]. unfil instructed to release Fuse figvfer'gaag 1 1
KEY.
With the transceiver power Fuse fijfigor AT 1 1
P KE _ _ _ OFF, press and hold KEY, _ _ _
ress[ “E“ then switch thetransceiver MIT“ D|N P'UQ 7'P'" 1 1
power ON by pressing El Mini DIN plug 13»pin 1 1
Screw set For bracket 1 1
Plastic spacer For bracket 4 4
English 1 1
French 1 1
S 'sh — 1
Instruction Manual panl
German — 1
Italian — 1
Dutch — 1
Schematic 2 _
diagram
Warranty Card 1 1
PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the toIIowing precautions to prevent
lire, personal injury, and transceiver damage:
- Connect the transceiver only to a power source
as described in this manual or as marked on the
transceiver itselt.
- Route all power cables sately. Ensure the power
cables can neither be stepped upon nor pinched
by items placed near or against the cables.
Pay particular attention to locations near AC
receptacles, AC outlet strips, and points oi entry to
the transceiver.
- Take care not to drop objects or spill liquid into the
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.
- Do not attempt to deteat methods used tor
grounding and electrical polarization in the
transceiver, partiwlarty involving the power input
cable.
- Adequately ground all outdoor antennas tor this
transceiver using approved methods. Grounding
helps protect against voltage surges caused by
lightning. It also reduces the chance ol a build-up
of static charge.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDlNG
ANTENNA
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ELECTFllC SERVICE GROUND CLAMPS
EDUlPMENT POWER SERVlCE
GROUNDlNG ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
- Minimum recommended distance tor an outdoor
antenna trom power lines is one and one-hall
times the vertical height 01 the associated antenna
support structure. This distance allows adequate
clearance trom the power lines it the support
structure tails tor any reason,
- Locate the transceiver so as not to intertere with its
ventilation. Do not place books or other equipment
on the transceiver that may impede the tree
movement of air. Allow a minimum 01 10 cm
(4 inches) between the rear 01 the transceiver and
the wall or operating desk shell.
- Do not use the transceiver near water or sources
of moisture. For example, avoid use near a
bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a damp
basement or attic.
- The presence ot an unusual odor or smoke is otten
a sign ot trouble. Immediately turn the power OFF
and remove the power cable. Contact a Kenwuud
service station or your dealer tor advice.
Locate the transceiver away trom heat sources
such as a radiator, stove, amplitier or other devices
that produce substantial amounts ot heat.
Do not use volatile solvents sudr as alcohol, paint
thinner, gasoline, or benzene to dean the cabinet
01 the transceiver. Use only a dean cloth with
warm water or a mild detergent.
Disconnect the input power cable from the power
source when the transceiver is not used tor long
periods 01 time.
Remove the transceiver‘s enclosure only to do
accessory installations described in this manual or
accessory manuals. Follow provided instructions
caretully, to avoid electrical shocks. It untamiliar
with this type of work, seek assistance lrom an
experienced individual, or have a prolessional
technician do the task.
Enlist the services of qualified personnel in the
lollowing cases:
a) The power supply or plug is damaged.
b) Objects have lallen into or liquid has spilled into
the transceiver.
c) The transceiver has been exposed to rain,
d) The transceiver is operating abnormally or
perlormance has seriously degraded.
e) The transceiver has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged.
Do not attempt to pertorm any kind ol configuration
or menu setup while driving.
Do not wear headphones while driving.
Install the transceiver in a sate and convenient
position inside your vehicle so as not to subject
yourselt to danger while driving. Consult your car
dealer tor the transceiver installation to ensure
satety.
HF/ 50 MHz mobile antennas are larger and
heavier than VHF/ UHF antennas. Therelore, use
a strong and rigid mount to sately and securely
install the HF/ 50 MHz mobile antenna.
CONTENTS
Iainiia;‘l INSTALLATIO N
Ia:niia;£l OPERATING BASICS
THANK YOU
FEATURES.
NOTICE TO THE USER
BEFORE STARTING
MARKET CODES..
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
PRECAUTIONS.
CONTENTS.
ANTENNA CONNECTION.
GROUND CONNECTION
LIGHTNING PROTECTIO
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
UTILIZING THE BAIL
REPLACING FUSES.............
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
FRONT PANEL.
Headphones (PHONES
Micropohone (MIC)
REAR PANEL.......
ExIernaI Speaker (EXTSP).
Keys lor CW (PADDLE and KEV) ..................
GETTING ACQ UAINTED
FRONT PANEL ..
LCD DISPLAY.
REAR PANE
MICROPHONE
mIvIvIvIvIvIvIvIVI—AI—ALAI—A
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF
ADJUSTING VOLUME..........
AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN
RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN
SELECTING VFO AOR VFO B...
SELECTING A BAND
SELECTING A MOD
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH
TUNING A FREQUENCY
MULTI-FUNCTION MEI'E
TRANSMITTING .............
SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER
MICROPHONE GAIN ........................................ 13
CHAPTER 4 MENU SETUP
WHAT ISAMENU? .............................................. 14
MENU A/ MENU B
Iainiia;n BASIC COMMUNICATIONS
MENU ACCESS.
QUICK MENU .
PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU
USING THE QUICK MENU
MENU CONFIGURATION
CHARACTER ENTRY .....
SSB TRANSMISSION
FM TRANSMISSION
AM TRANSMISSION...
NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM
CW TRANSMISSION
AUTO ZERO-BEAT ........................................... 23
TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY.
CARRIER LEVEL .............
POWER ON MESSAGE...
CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS
SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ....................... 24
TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET) 24
FM REPEATER OPERATION. .25
TRANSMITTINGATONE... .25
AcIivaIing Ihe Tone Func1ion .26
SelecIing a Tone Frequency .26
TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN. .26
FM CTCSS OPERATIO .26
CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN .27
COMMUNICATING AIDS
RECEPTION .................... .28
SELECTING YOUR FREQUENC
D|rec1 Frequency Emry...
Frequency EnIry HisIory.
Using Ihe MHz key
Quick QSY..
Fine Tuning
Tuning control adiustmem rale....
Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B)
RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING).
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)
TRANSMISSION ..............
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VOX (VOICE- -OPERATED TRANSMISSION) .30
Microphone Input Level ......................... ....30
Delay Time ..... .30
AnIi- VOX Adjusimen .30
DaIa VOX ....... .30
DaIa VOX Delay Time.
USB/ ACC2 VOX Gain
SPEECH PROCESSOR...
Speech Processor EIIecI
XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) .
CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL
CHARACTERISTICS
TX FiIIer BandwidIh (SSBI AM)
TX FiIIer Bandwidih (DATA).
TX Equalizer (SSB/ FMI AM)
TRANSMIT INHIBIT
BUSY LOCKOUT
CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE
TRANSMITTING ..........
CW BREAK-IN ........
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN.
ELECTRONIC KEYER
ELECTRIC KEYER MOD ..
CHANGING KEYING SPEE
Invalid Break-in Operation.
RISE TIME OF CW ......
AUTO WEIGHTING...
Reverse Keying Werghi RBIID
BUG KEY FUNCTION.
CW MESSAGE MEMORY
Storing CW Messages.
Checking CW Messages wilhoul
TransmiIIing ............. 34
TransmiIIing CW Messages ........... ....34
Changing the Imer- message Interval T|me.. ..35
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CONTENTS
Changing the CW Sidetone Volume.
Insert Keying
FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR C
AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE .....
MIC UP/ DWN KEY PADDLE MODE.
SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSTIONS 35
_HAPTER B SPECIAIJZED COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO TELETYPE (R'I'I'Y) ................................ 36
_HAPTER 9 REJEC'I1NG INTERFERENCE
DSP FILTERS
CHANGING THE IF FILTER BANDWIDTH
SSB/ FM/ AM Mode
CW/ FSK Mode
Data Mode...
IF Filter A and B
AUTO NOTCH FILT (
Auto Notch Tracking Speed
MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK/ AM)... 38
Notch Filter Bandwidth .
BEAT CANCEL (SSBI AM)
NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES
Setting the NRt Level Adjustment
Setting the NR2 Time Constan
NOISE BLANKER.
PRE-AMPLIFIER
ATTENUATOR
CW REVERSE (RECEPTION
_HAPTER 10 MEMORY FEATURES
MEMORY CHANNELS...
STORING DATA IN MEMORY.
Simplex Channels ........
Split-Frequency Channels ,,,,,,
MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL.
Memory Recall
Memory Scroll .
Temporary Frequency Changes.
MEMORYTFMNSFER...
Memory -» VFO Transte
Channel n Channel Tra
STORING FREQUENCY RANGES
Confirming Start/ End Frequencies
Programmable VFO ............
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT 43
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS 43
MEMORY CHANNEL NAME. 43
QUICK MEMORY ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS.
STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY .......... ..
RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ..
TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES
QUICK MEMORY - VFO TRANSFER.
Iaiuiiailil SCAN
NORMAL SCAN.
VFO SCAN
PROGRAM SCAN...
PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED
SCAN HOLD ..
MEMORY SCAN
SCAN RESUME
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN .47
GROUP SCAN .48
Memory Group .48
Scan Group Select .48
Per‘Iorming Group Sca . 48
MEMORY SCAN. ....48
Ialfliiama OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
ANTENNAS... ...49
'.49
ANT 1/ ANT 2
RX ANT .. .49
DRV ANT .49
APO (Auto Power OFF). .49
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNE . 49
PRESETTING. .50
AUTO MODE. .50
BEEP FUNCT .51
DISPLAY.... .52
BRIGHTNESS. .52
BACKLIGHT COLOR... 52
PANEL KEY DOUBLE FUNCTION
REPONSE TIME..
LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL
LOCK FUNCTIONS..........
FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS.
TRANSCEIVER FRONT PANEL
MICROPHONE KEYS
RX DSP EQUALIZER....
EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO .
RX MONITOR.
TIME-OUT TIMER
TRANSVERTER..
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FREQUENCY DISPLAY ................ .54
TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER .55
TX MONITOR ................... .55
TX POWER .55
TXTUNE.... .55
QUICK DATA TRANSFER .55
SETTING UP .55
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Equipment Need
Connections
USING QUICK TRANSFER
Transferring Data.
Receiving Data.. .56
COMPUTER CONTROL .56
SETTING UP .......... .56
Equipment Needed . 56
Connections ...... . 56
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS
Selecting a Data Transmission Line
Audio Level Settings... .
CHANGING THE OUTPUT SIGNAL
FOR THE PC CONTROL TERMINAL ........ 57
CONTROLLING THE TS—5QOS FROM A PC 57
REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-5QOS
ON THE NETWORK
OPTIONAL VGS- t VOICE GUIDE &
STORAGE UNIT..
RECORDING MESSAGES
MESSAGE PLAYBACK
Checking Messages
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CONT ENTS
Sending Messages ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Erasing a Recorded Message
Changing Inter-message Intewal Time
Changing Message Playback Volume.
CONSTANT RECORDING ....................
VOICE GUIDE
Voice Guide Announcement Volume
Voice Guide Announcement Speed.
Voice Guide Announcement Language
CROSSBAND REPEATER
OPERATION AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE
EMERGENCY CALL (K TYPE ONLY)
SKY COMMAND II ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
SKY COMMAND II DIAGRAM .
PREPARATION...
EINBIEI‘EI CONNEC'HIKi PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS
COM CONNECTOR.
ACC2 CONN ECTOR
REMOTE CONNECTOR
EXT.AT CONNECTOR...
COMPUTER
COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER,
RTTY OPERATION ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
HF/ 50 MHz LINEAR AMPLIFIER
ANTENNA TUNER
TNC AND MCP ..
DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE
CROSSBAND REPEATER (KTYPE ONLY)
SKY COMMAND II (K—TYPE ONLY) .........
_HAPTER 14 INSTALLING OPTIONS
REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE ,,,,,,,,,
VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT
SO-S TCXO.
REFERENCE
MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET .....................
Iainiiiiia TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE .....
SERVICE NOTE
CLEANING ........
TROUBLESHOOTING.
MIC ROPROCESSOR RESET
INITIAL SETTINGS
VFO RESET
FULL RESE
DEMONSTRATION MODE
OPERATION NOTICES ..
DC POWER SUPPLY .
FAN NOISES ........
INTERNAL BEATS
AGC ............. 78
60m BAND OPERATION (K»TYPE/ USA ONLY) 78
_HAPTER 16 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................. 79
Iaifliii;ifl SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS 80
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INSTALLATION
ANTENNA CONNECTION
An antenna system consists ol an antenna, leed
line, and ground. The transceiver can give excellent
results it the antenna system and its installation are
given carelul attention. Use a properly adjusted 50 Q
antenna ol good quality, a high-quality 50 Q coaxial
cable, and top-quality connectors. All connections
must be clean and tight.
Alter making the connections, match the impedance
oi the coaxial cable and amenna so that the SWR is
1.5:1 or less. High SWR will cause thetransmit output
to drop and may lead to radio trequency intel'lerence
with consumer products such as stereo receivers
and televisions. You may even cause interterence
with your own transceiver. Reports that your signal is
distorted could indicate that your antenna system is
not elliciently radiating your transceiver’s power.
Connect your primary HF! 50 MHz antenna Ieed
line to ANT 1 on the rear 01 the transceiver. ll you
are using two HF/ 50 MHz antennas, connect the
secondary antenna to ANT 2. Reter to page 9 lor the
location oi the antenna connectors.
The LF band is transmitted only trom the DRV
terminal.
N ole:
o Transmitting without connecting an antenna or other
matched load may damage lhe transceiver. Ahvays connect
the antenna to the transceiver pelote transmitting.
o All tixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester
to reduce the risk of fire. eiecIric Shock. and transceiver
damage.
0 The transceiver-s protection circuit will activate when
the swn is greater than 25:1; however. do not rely on
protection to compensate tor a poorly lunctioning antenna
system.
GROUND CONNECTION
At a minimum, a good DC ground 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
oi these conditions can be met by providing a good
earth ground tor 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, tor this connection, Do not use a gas
pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as a
ground.
TS-59OS
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Even in areas where lightning storms are less
common, there is always a chance that a storm will
occur each year. Consider caretully how to protect
your equipment and home from lightning. The
installation oi 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 teed lines between the entry panel
and your transceiver. When a lightning storm occurs,
disconnecting the teed lines trom your transceiver will
ensure additional protection.
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
In order to use this transceiver, you need a separate
13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased
separately. Do not directly connect the transceiver
to an AC outlet. Use the supplied DC power cable to
connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply.
Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.
The current capacity at the power supply must be
20.5 A peak or more.
First, connect the DC power 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 DC power cable to the transceiver’s DC power
connector.
- Press the connectors Iinnly umil the locking tab
clicks.
- Attach the line Iilter(s) to the DC cable(s) as shown
below (E-type only).
Nate:
0 Eetore connecting the DC power SIIBDVY lo the transceiver.
be Sureto switch OFF the DC Dower supply and lransceiver.
0 Do not plug the DC power supp” into an AC outlet until you
make all connections.
E-type only
Black (7) Red (+)
DC Power
(20.5 A or
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 Iorward to the
limit as shown.
REPLACING FUSES
The toIIowing tuses are used in the TS-BQOS
transceiver. It a fuse blows, determine the cause
then correct the problem. Only after the problem
has been resolved, replace the blown luse with a
new one with the specified ratings. It newly installed
tuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and
contact a Kenwood service center or your dealer tor
assistance.
Fuse Location Fuse Cun'ent Rating
4 A
TS-5QOS Transceiver (tor external
antenna tuner)
Supplied DC power cable 25 A
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
FRONT PANEL
I Headphones (PHONES)
Connect monaural or stereo headphones with a
4 to 32 Q 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).
l Microphone (MIC)
Connect a microphone with a 250 to 600 Q
impedance. Fully insert the connector, then
screw the retaining ring clodT c‘rx vox Pnoc
38.8 8 8. 8. 8. 8§§auuau
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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 SWR meter, or a Speech Processor
compression meter, The Peak Hold tunction holds
each reading tor approximately hall a second. While
adjusting the IF filter bandwidth, the meter displays
the setting.
AUTO
Appears when the Auto Mode iunction is ON and
while in Auto Modetrequency setup.
BBB
Displays the operating mode (USE. LSB. FM, AM,
CW, CWR, FSK, or FSR),
HEM!
Appears while in Menu mode.
I.“
Appears while in Memory Stroll mode.
ILOH
Appears while in Memory Channel mode or Memory
Scroll mode.
88
In normal operating mode and various configuration
modes, it displays the Memory Channel number,
Quick Memory number, and entw log number. In
Menu mode, it displays the Menu No.
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DATA
Appears while in Data mode.
NAR
Appears while in narrow FM mode.
PHE
Appears when the receiver pre-amplitier is ON.
A1'I'
Appears when the receiver's at1enuator is ON.
NB
Appears when the Noise Blanker is ON.
AGCOFF
“AGO - " (tast) or “AGC' (slow) appears when the
Automatic Gain Control tunction is ON. “AGGOFF”
appears when the AGC is OFF.
Appears when IF tilter A is selected.
[3
Appears when IF tilter B is selected,
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A.NOTCHW
“NOTCH’ appears when manual notdi is set to Normal.
“NOTCHW” appears when Manual Notch is set to Wide.
“A.no‘rcir’ appears when Auto Notch is selected.
FINE
Appears when the Fine Tuning tunction is ON.
MHI
Appears when the MHz Step tunction is ON. Also
appears when the Quick Menu tunction is ON.
NR-
“NRI’ or “NH I" appears, depending on whether
DSP Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is
selected
HT
“HT’ appears when the TX Equalizer iunction
is ON.
Bel!
“Bcll‘ or “BO E“ appears, when you select the DSP
Beat Cancel 1 or Beat Cancel 2,
GTX
“1" appears when the Tone function is ON, and blinks
during Tone scan. ‘CT” appears when the CTCSS
(Continuous Tone Coded Squeldl System) Iunction is
ON, and blinks during CTCSS scan. ‘CTx” appears
when the Cross Tone tunction is ON.
VOX
Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated
Transmission) tunction is ON orthe Break-in tunction
is ON tor CW model
n-o
Appears when the Frequency Lock tunction is ON.
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PROC
Appears when the Speedi Processor function is ON.
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Appears when the constant recording function is ON.
Reserved for future updates.
Appears when the selected Menu N0, is in the Quick
Menu list. It also appears when the transceiver is
scanning the frequencies between the slow down
frequency points.
RIT
Appears when Receive Inaemental Tuning function is
ON.
XIT
Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning function
is ON.
_ _ E _ _
Appears when the RX ANT terminal is enabled.
ANT-
Either “ANTII” or “All I“ appears, depending on
which antenna connector is selected.
RT
“>T" appears while the intemal antenna tuner
{page 61 } is in-Iine for operation. R<" appears while
receiving when the internal antenna tuner is in-Iine tor
operation. “RC and $1“ blink while tuning is in progress,
DIW
Appears when the DRV terminal is enabled.
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(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.
llllllll.
(Sub-display)
thn rccalling 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.
SPLIT
Appears when the split-frequency operation is ON.
4.»
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“" appears
while transmitting on a split channel in VFO B. “I”
appears while Menu B is being accessed in Menu
mode.
4m»
“" appears while a split memory
channel is selected.
2 GE'ITING ACQUAINTED
REAR PANEL
ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors
Connect your primary HFI50 MHz antenna to ANT 1
connector. It you are using 2 antennas tor 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 connecter trom the cable supplied
with the AT-300 extemal antenna tuner. Reter to the
instruction manual supplied with the tuner tor more
inlormation.
DC13.B V connector
Connect a regulated 13.8 V DC power source to this
connector {page 1}. Use the DC cable supplied with
the transceiver.
COM connector
Mates with a DB-9 temale connector tor connecting a
computer or compatible transceiver {pages 56, 66}.
Also used with the Quick Data Transler lunction
{pages 56} and DX PacketCIuster Tune lunction
{pages 62}.
Q (U SB) connector
Mates with a USB connector tor connecting a
computer via one 01 its USB ports {pages 56, 66}.
EXT.SP 89 jack
Mate with a 3.5 mm (1/8"), 2-conductor (mono) plug
tor connecting an external speaker {page 2),
A00 2 connector
Mates with a 13-pin male DIN connector tor
connecting various accessory equipment, such as
an external TNC/ MCP or a RTTY terminal
{pages 66, 68, 69}.
REMOTE connector
Mates with a 6-pin male mini DIN connector tor
connecting an HP! 50 MHz linear amplifier {page 67}.
KEY and PADDLE iacks
The KEY iack mates with a 3.5 mm {1/8") 2-conductor
plug tor connecting an extemal key tor CW operation.
The PADDLE iack mates with a 6,3 mm (1/4”)
3-conductor plug tor connecting a keyer paddle to
the internal electronic keyer. Reler to “Keys lor CW
(PADDLE and KEY)” {page 2) belore using these
jacks.
DRV connector
Connect an antenna drive device to this connector.
RX ANT connector
Connect an RX antenna to this connector.
MICROPHONE
PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch
The transceiver is placed in Transmission mode when
this non-locking switch is held dovm. Releasing the
switch returns the transceiverto Reception mode.
@/
Use these keys to step the VFO trequency. Memory
Channels, or Menu selections up and down.
Press and hold these keys to continuously change the
settings.
You can also change the operational lunction 01 these
keys {page 53}
OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
1 Switch the DC power supply ON.
2 Press El to switch the transceiver ON.
- It you hold the power switch lor more than
approximately 2 seconds, the transceiver will
switch back OFF.
- Upon power up, “HELLO" appears on the main
display, followed by the cun’ent trequency and
other indicators.
3 To switch the transceiver OFF, pressE] again.
4 Switch the DC power supply OFF.
- You may skip step 3. Alter switching the
transceiver ON, you can switch it OFF or ON
using only the power switch ot the DC power
supply. The transceiver remembers the power
switch position when the DC power source is
switched OFF.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN
Turn the AF control clockwise to increase the audio
level and counterclockwise to decrease it.
Note: The position oi the AF control does not ailect the volume
oi peeps caused by pressing keys not the ow TX sidetone. The
audio level tor Digital mode operation is also independent oi the
AF control setting.
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RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN
The RF gain is normally configured to the maximum
level regardless ot the operating modes. The
transceiver has been contigured to the maximum
level at the tactory. However, you may decrease the
RF gain slightly when you have trouble hearing the
desired signal due to excessive atmospheric noise or
interlerence trom other stations.
First, take note 01 the peak S-meter reading 01
the desired signal. Then, tum the RF control
counterclockwise until the S-meter reads the peak
value that you noted.
- Signals that are weaker than this level will be
attenuated and reception ot the station will become
easier.
Depending on the type and gain 01 your antenna and
the condition 01 the band, adiust the RF gain. When
using FM mode, always adiust the RF gain to the
maximum level.
SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B
Two VFOs are available tor controlling the trequency
on the transceiver. Each VFO (VFO A and VFO B)
works independently so that a ditterent trequency and
mode can be selected. For example. when SPLIT
operation is activated, VFO A is used tor reception
and VFO B is used tor transmission, The opposite
combination is also possible,
Press filto toggle between VFO A and B.
4 OPERATING BASICS
SELECTING A BAND
Press E ~ Iii or El to select your desired band.
- Press each key to cycle through the 3 deIault
settings as shown in the table below,
SELECTING A MODE
Press one 01 the Lollowingkeys to select your desired
mode set: El @ or E]
El
Press to select LSEI or USB mode. Press again to
toggle between LSB and USB mode.
While in LSB mode, pressElto toggle between LSB
and LSB-DATA mode. Likewise, while in USB mode
press El to toggle between USB and USB-DATA
mode.
Additionally, while in LSB-DATA or USB»DATA mode,
you can press IE to toggle between LSB-DATA and
USE-DATA model
Press to select CW or FSK mode Press again to
toggle between CW and FSK mode
While |n CW mode press and hold [E to toggle
between CW and CW R mode. Likewise while |n
FSK mode press and hold éto toggle between FSK
and FSK-R mode.
Additionally, while in CW»R or FSK—R mode, you can
press it to toggle between CW-R and FSK-R mode.
Press to select FM or AM mode Press again to
toggle between FM and AM mode
While |n FM mode press and hold it to toggle
between FM and FM- NAR mode, or press IE to
toggle between FM and FM-DATA mode.
Additionally, while in FM- NAR mode press- to
toggle between FM- NAR and FM- NAR- DATA mode
and while |n FM- DATA mode, press and hold@ to
toggle between FM- DATA and FM- NAR- DATA mode.
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Access Menu No. 23 then press- to select “on" to
turn the Auto Mode selection ON. When it is ON,
”AUTO appears. As a default, it you change the
lrequency above or below 95 MHz, the transceiver
automatically switches modes; LSB tor Irequencies
under 9.5 MHz and USB tortrequencies 95 MHz and
over. You can turther add the trequency borders to the
Auto Mode selection {page 50),
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13.053/ 18.11/ 18.15/
IE A” "hm USB USB USB
21.0/ 21.15/ 21.3/
IE A" 205415 USB USB USB
24,59/ 24.93/ 24.95/
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4 OPERATING BASICS
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH
The purpose ot the Squelch is to mute the speaker
when no signals are present With the squelch level
correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually
receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch
level, the stronger the signals must be to receive. The
appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient FtF
noise conditions.
Turn the SQL control when there are no signals
present to select the squelch level at which the
background noise is iust eliminated; the green TX-RX
LED will turn ott. Many ham operators preler leaving
the SQL control tuIIy counterclockwise unless
operating on a lull-carrier mode such as FM. The
squelch level tor the transceiver is preset at the
lactory to approximately the 9 o’clock position tor FM
and 11 o’clock tor SSB and AM.
TUNING A FREQUENCY
MULTI-FUNCTION METER
The multi-tunction meter measures the parameters
in the table below. The S-meter and FILTER scales
appears when the transceiver is in receive mode, and
the PWFt meter appears when it is in transmit mode.
Each press 01 it cycles between the ALC, SWR,
and COMP meters. Peak readings tor the S-meter,
ALC, SWFt, COMP, and PWR functions are held
momentarily.
Meter Name Parameters Measured
8 Strength ot received signals
PWFt Transmission output power
ALC Automatic level control stauts
SWR Antenna system standing wave ratio
Turn the Tuning control clodV]
84 Microphone PF 4 key assignment 02581 £83613} 53
MIC PF 4 KEY ASSIGNMENT 203 [MONITOR]
85 Microphone DWN key assignment 02381 EgngFLII 53
MIC DOWN KEY ASSIGNMENT 206 [DOWN]
86 Microphone UP key assignment 0238133613} 53
MIC UP KEY ASSIGNMENT 207[UP]
Power on message HELLO/ EDIT
Message 87 23
POWER ON MESSAGE KENWOOD
" The bolded lettering aflhe display messaqe is What appears on the display While paused.
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4 MENU SETUP
CHARACTER ENTRY
When character entry is required, a cursor will appear
on the display.
1 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing
or -.
-aa N 19300
2 Turn the MULTIICH control or press.“ to
select your desired character,
~ You can delete the selected character by
pressing til,
3 Repeal steps 1 and 2 to enter the remaining
characters.
4 Press to set the entry and to exit character
entry mode.
- Press l; at any time to cancel character entry
mode and retum to the Menu selection.
Available alphanumeric diameters:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
(space)+—/0123456789
20
BASIC COMM UNICATIONS
SSB TRANSMISSION
SSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF
Amateur radio bands, Compared with other voice
modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth tor
communications. SSB also allows long distance
communications with minimum transmission power.
It necessary, reler to “OPERATING BASICS",
beginning on page 10, tor details on how to receive.
1 Select an operating trequency.
2 Press El until “USB” or “LSB” appears on the
operating mode display.
- It the desired sideband (“USB" or “LSB”) does
not appear, select the other sideband lirst.
Then, press E, The mode indicator changes
to your desired sideband.
- “USB” represents the upper sideband and
“LSB” represents the lower sideband. Normally,
USB is used for the communications tor
10 MHz and above while LSB is used tor the
trequencies below 10 MHz.
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3 Press i) to adiust the Microphone gain.
- The current gain level appears on the sub-
display.
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4 Press and hold Mic [PTI’].
- The TX-RX LED lights red.
~ Reter to “VOX” {page 30) tor inlormation on
automatic TX/ RX switching,
5 Speak into the microphone and turn the
MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter rellects
yourvoice level but does not exceed the ALC limit.
Speak in your normal tone and level ol voice.
Speaking too close to the microphone or too
loudly may increase distortion and reduce
intelligibility at the receiving end.
- You may want to use the Speech Processor.
Reter to “SPEECH PROCESSOR" (page 31)
tor details.
6 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode.
- The TX-RX LED lights green or turns 011,
depending on the SQL control position.
7 Press ti or [E to exit the Microphone gain
adjustment.
Reler to “COMMUNICATING AIDS", beginning on
page 28, tor inlormation on additional uselul operation
lunctions.
FM TRANSMISSION
FM is a common mode tor communicating on VHF or
UHF trequencies. As lor HF and the 6 m band,
29 MHz and 51-54 MHz bands are commonly used
tor FM operation. You can also utilize 10 m/ 6 m band
repeaters to reach your lriends when they are outside
or skipped over lrom your wverage. Although FM
requires a wider bandwidth when compared to SSB
or AM mode, it has the finest audio quality among
these modes. When combined with the tull-quieting
aspect of FM signals, which suppresses background
noise on the frequency, FM can be the best method
tor maintaining casual communications with your local
triends.
It necessary, reler to “OPERATING BASICS",
beginning on page 10, tor details on how to receive.
1 Select an operating trequency.
2 Press (i until “FM" appears.
- It “FM" does not appear, select “AM", then press
(i. The mode indicator changes to “FM".
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3 Press and hold Mic [PTT],
- The TX-RX LED lights red,
- Reler to “VOX” {page 30)tor inlormation on
automatic TX/ RX switdring.
4 Speak into the microphone in your normal voice.
- Speaking too close to the microphone or too
loudly may increase distortion and reduce
intelligibility at the receian end.
- You can switch the Microphone gain tor FM
between 1 (Normal), 2 (Medium), and 3 (High)
by using Menu No. 47, 1 (Normal) is usually
appropriate; however, select 3 (High) it other
stations report that your modulation is weak.
5 Release Mic [PTI'] to retum to Reception mode.
- The TX-RX LED lights green or turns oil,
depending on the SQL control position.
Reler to “COMMUNICATING AIDS", beginning on
page 28, tor additional intormation on useiul operation
lunctions.
Note: Microphone gain adjustmenl Iov SSB or AM has no
ettect in FM mode. In FM mode, you must select 1 (Normal). 2
(Medium). or a (High) in Menu No, 47,
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5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS
AM TRANSMISSION
Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its
own advantages. Although long distance DX contacts
may be less common while using AM, the superior
audio quality characteristic 01 AM operation is one
reason why some hams preter this mode.
When looking tor others operating on AM, check the
lollowing lrequenoies first:
3885 kHz, 7290 kHz, 14286 kHz, 21390 kHz, and
29000 ~ 29200 kHz
It necessary, reter to “OPERATING BASICS",
beginning on page 10, tor details on how to receive.
1 Select an operating trequency.
2 Press é until “AM" appears.
- ll “AM"goes not appear, select “FM" first, then
press (E. The mode indicator changes to
riAMr,_
3 Press (3 to enter the Microphone gain adjutment
mode.
- The current gain level appears on the sub-
display.
4 Press and hold Mic [PTI'].
The TX-RX LED lights red.
- Reler to “VOX‘ {page 30} tor inlormation on
automatic TXI RX switching.
5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the
MULTI/CH control so that the power meter slightly
retlects your voice level.
- Speak in your normal tone and level 01 voice.
Speaking too close to the microphone or too
loudly may increase distortion and reduce
intelligibility at the receiving end.
- You may want to use the Speech Processor.
Reler to “SPEECH PROCESSO R" {page 31}
tor details.
5 Release Mic [PTI']to return to Reception mode.
- The TX-RX LED lights green or turns oil,
depending on the SQL control position.
7 Press it or Etc exit the Microphone gain
adjustment mode,
Reler to “COMMUNICATING AIDS", beginning on
page 28, tor information on additional uselul operation
lunctions.
Note: When the TX power meter reading exceeds the value that
you specified in the 1x Power setting (page 55). decrease the
microphone gain or adjust your tone and level oi voice.
22
NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM
Select wide band or narrow band TX deviation
depending on whether the other stafion is using wide
band or narrow band lilter tor FM mode. While “NAR”
appears, the TS-590S transceiver transmits signals in
narrow band FM but the reception IF lilter bandwidth
remains unchanged (Wide). The deviation selection
is crucial to avoid audio distortion or insullicient
intelligibility that the other station will encounter.
1 Press (”E until “FM” appears.
- It “FM" does not appear, select “AM" first, then
press it, The mode indicator changes to “FM".
2 Press and hold E] to toggle the selection between
wide and narrow TX deviation,
' “MAR" appears when narrtwv TX deviation is
selected.
CW TRANSMISSION
CW operators know that this mode is very reliable
when communicating under worst conditions. It may
be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being
equally as uselul in poor conditions. These modes,
however, do not have the long history ol service nor
the simplicity that CW provides.
This transceiver has a built»in electronic keyer that
supports a variety oi tunctions. For details on using
these lunctions, reter to “ELECTRONIC KEYER"
{page 33}.
It necessary, reter to “OPERATING BASICS".
beginning on page 10, tor details on how to receive.
1 Select the operating frequency,
2 Press it] until “CW" appears.
- ll “CW" does not appear, select “FSK” first, then
press @. The mode indicator changes to
rcwr
- To precisely tune in another station, use Auto
Zero-beat. Reter to “AUTO ZERO-BEAT"
( a e 23}
3 Press E] to activate the CW break-in lunction.
- “VOX” appears.
- Reter to “CW BREAK-IN” tor turther intormation
on automatic TX/ RX switdiing {page 32}.
4 Begin sending the message.
- As you transmit, you should hear a sidetone
that lets you monitor your own transmission.
- The TX-RX LED lights red as you send the
message.
5 Stop sending the message to return to Reception
mode.
- The TX-RX LED lights green or turns oil,
depending on the SQL control setting.
5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS
AUTO ZERO-BEAT
Use Auto Zero-beat before transmitting to tune in a
CW station. Auto Zertrbeat automatically and exactly
matches your transmit frequency with the station you
are receiving. Neglecting to do this will reduce your
chances of being heard by the other station.
1 Tune to the CW signal using the Tuning control.
2 Press g to start Auto Zero-beat while CW is
selected for the operating mode.
- “CW TUNE" appears.
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- Your reception frequency automatically changes
so that the pitch (tone) of the received signal
exactly matches the TX sidetone/ RX pitch
frequency that you have selected. Refer to “TX
SIDETONEI RX PITCH FREQUENCY" {below}.
- When matching is completed, “CW TUNE"
disappears.
- If matching is unsuccessful. the previous
frequency is restored.
3 To quit Auto Zero-beat, pressfil or@.
N ole:
0 When using Auto Zero'heal. Ihe matching error is normally
within 15 Hz.
0 Auto Zero'beat may tai i Ihe keying speed oi the target
siailon IS too slow or II some Illerlerence IS present.
0 When the FIlTIuncIion is ON. only RlT frequencies change
to make the Auto Zemrbeal 3de slmenl.
TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY
As you send CW, you will hear tones from
the transceiver speaker. These are called TX
(transmission) sidetones, Listening to these tones,
you can monitor what you are transmitting. You may
also use the tones to ensure that your key contacts
are closing, the keyer is functioning, or to practice
sending without actually putting a signal on the air.
RX (reception) pitch refers to the frequency of CW
that you hear aftertuning in a CW station.
On this transceiver, the frequency of the sidetone and
RX pitch are equal and selectable. Access Menu No.
34 to select the frequency that is most comfortable for
you. The selectable range is from 300 Hz to 1000 Hz
in steps of 50 Hz (default is 800 Hz).
To change the volume of me TX sidetone, access
Menu No. 4. The selections range from 1 to 9 and
OFF (default is 5).
Note: The position oflheAFconlml does not sheet the volume
OI the TX sidetone.
CARRIER LEVEL
When using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you can adjust
the carrier level.
1 Press and hold (5.
2 Turn the MULTVCH control so that the ALC meter
reads within the limits of the ALC zone.
- For AM mode, adjust the MULTI/CH control so
that the ALC meterjust begins to indicate.
3 Press and hold i again or press E) to complete
the setting.
POWER ON MESSAGE
Each time you switch the transceiver ON,
“KENWOOD” (default) appears on he sub display
for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your
favorite message in place of the default message.
You can enter a message using up to 8 characters.
1 Press l‘E‘], then turn the MULTVCH control to
access Menu No 87.
2 Press ./ to begin editing the message,
3 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing E!)
or E9.
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4 Press @/ @ to select your desired character.
- You can delete the selected dwaracter by
pressing El.
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3to emerthe remaining
characters.
6 Press El to set the entry and exit character entry
mode.
- Press [5 at any time to cancel character entry
mode and return to the Menu selection.
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ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS
SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION
Usually you can communicate with other stations
using a single frequency for receiving and
transmitting. In this case, you select only one
frequency on either VFO A or VFO B. However, there
are cases where you must select one frequency for
receiving and a different frequency for transmitting.
This requires the use of 2 VFOs. This is refen'ed to
as “split-frequency operation". One typical case which
requires this type of operation is when you use an FM
repeater {page 25}. Another typical case is when you
call a rare DX station.
When a rare or desirable DX station is heard, that
operator may immediately get many simultaneous
responses. Often, such a station is lost under the noise
and confusion of many calling stations. If you find that
you are suddenly being called by many operators, it
is your responsibility to control the situation. You may
announce that you will be “listening up 5 (kHz, from
your present transmission frequency)", or “listening
down between 5 and 10 (kHz)".
1 Press rim select VFO A or VFO B.
- “‘I" to appear on the display,
- Off (arr):
The flat frequency response for SSB, FM, and
AM (default).
- High boost 1 (Hb1yHigh boost 2 (Hb2):
Emphasizes higher audio frequencies; effective
for a bassy voice. High boost 2 does not
reduce the low frequency as much as High
boost 1 .
- Formant pass (FP):
Improves clarity by suppressing audio
frequencies outside the normal voice frequency
range.
- Bass boost 1 (bb1yBass boost 2 (bb2):
Emphasizes lower audio lrequencies;
effective for a voice with more high frequency
components. Bass boost 2 emphasises more
low frequency response.
- Conventional (c):
Emphasizes by 3 dB frequencies at 600 Hz and
higher.
- User (U):
Reserved for the optimal ARCP software.
Off (oFF) is programmed at the factory as a
default.
Frequency Response Curves
Amplitude
Conventional (a)
Formanf pass (rm
High boost (HM, Hbz)
on (oFF)
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TRANSMIT INHIBIT
Transmit Inhibit prevents the transceiver from being
placed in transmission mode, No signal can be
transmitted when this function is ON, even if Mic [NT]
is pressed.
- TX Inhibit OFF: Transmission is allowed.
- TX Inhibit ON: Transmission is not allowed.
Switch this function ON or OFF via Menu No. 60.
The default is OFF.
BUSY LOCKOUT
Busy Lockout prevents the transceiver from being
placed in transmit mode if the current operating
frequency is busy; in other words, it the squelch is
open, you cannot transmit.
- Busy Lockout OFF: Transmission is allowed.
- Busy Lockout ON: Transmission is not allowed.
Switch this function ON or OFF via Menu No. 74.
The default is OFF.
CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING
Moving your frequency while transmitting is usually an
unwise practice due to the risk ot intertering with other
stations. However, if necessary, by using the Tuning
control you can change the operating frequency while
transmitting. You also can change the XIT offset
frequency while in transmission mode.
While transmitting, if you select afrequency outside
the transmission frequency range, the transceiver is
automatically forced to retum to reception mode.
CW BREAK-IN
Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually
switching between transmission and reception modes.
Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in
and Full Break-in.
Semi Break-in:
When the key contacts open, the transceiver
automatically waits for the duration of the time
period you selected. The transceiver then returns to
reception mode.
FuII Break-In:
As soon as the key contacts open, the transceiver
returns to reception mode,
7 COMMUNICATING AIDS
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN
1 Press in] until you select CW mode.
- “CW" appears.
2 Press Ii.
- “VOX’ appears.
3 Press and hold 51.
- The current setting (FBK or delay time)
appears. The detault is FBK (Full Break-in).
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4 Turn the MULTIICH control to select “FBK" (Full
Break-in) or a delay time tor Semi Break-in.
- Delay time ranges 1mm 5 to 100 (50 ms to
1000 ms) in steps 01 5.
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5 Begin sending.
- The transceiver automatically switches to
transmission mode.
- When FBK (Full Break-in) is selected:
The transceiver immediately switches to
reception mode when the key opens.
- When a delay time is selected:
The transceiver switdies to reception mode
alter the delay time that you have selected has
passed.
6 Press @ to exit.
Note: FBK (Full Break-h) cannol be used wllh the TL-922/ 922A
Ilnear amplliler.
ELECTRONIC KEYER
This transceiver has a bui in electronic keyer that
can he used by connecting a keyer paddle to the
transceiver’s rear panel. Reter to “Keys tor CW
(PADDLE and KEY)" (page 2) tor details regarding
this connection. The built-in keyer supports Iambic
(squeeze) operation.
ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE
There are 2 modes ot operation when using an
electronic keyer lorlambic keying operation. Mode A
completes the current key sequence you are sending
when you release the paddles. Mode B sends one
more key, opposite the current key you are sending,
upon releasing the paddles.
1 Press El], then turn the MULTIICH control to
select Menu No. 32.
2 Press ./ to select “A" or “B" (detault).
3 Press [El to exit Menu mode,
CHANGING KEYING SPEED
The keying speed ot the electronic keyer is tuIIy
adjustable. Selecting the appropriate speed is
important in order to send error-tree CW that other
operators can copy solidly. Selecting a speed that is
beyond your keying ability will only result in mistakes.
You will obtain the best results by selecting a speed
that is close to the speed used by the other station.
1 Press [é until you select CW mode.
- “CW" appears.
2 Press 5.
- The current keying speed appears, The detault
is 20 (wpm).
Tu Hiram
3 While keying the paddle and listening to the TX
(transmission) sidetone, turn the MULTIICH control
to select the appropriate speed.
- The speeds range trom 4 to 60 wpm, in steps oi
1 wpm. The largerthe number. the taster the
speed.
4 Press ii again to complete the setting.
Note: When using the semiautomatic "Bug" lunclion. the
selected speed applies only Iothe vale Ihal dots are sent.
I Invalid Break-In Operation
You can make break»in operation invalid while
perlorming the keying speed adiustment.
To switch this tunction ON, access Menu No. 43,
and select “on" (detault is “oFF").
- “VOX” blinks when set to “on".
RISE TIME OF CW
The rise time 01 a CW signal is the fime lor the RF
output to rise to its maximum power alter the key is
closed.
1 Press -, then turn the MULTIICH control to
select Menu No. 35.
2 Press @/ to select “1", “2", “4", or “6" (detault).
- The default setting 016 ms is tine tor slow or
medium keying speeds and normal weighting
(dot/ dash ratio). 1,2, or 4 ms are good tor
taster keying speeds.
3 Press E110 exit Menu mode.
AUTO WEIGHTING
The electronic keyer can automatically change the
dot/ dash weighting. Weighting is the ratio ol dash
length to dot length. Theweighting changes with your
keying speed automatically, thus making your keying
easier tor other operators to copy (detault),
Access Menu No. 36 to select “Auto" or “25" ~ “4.0“
(in steps 01 0.1 ) tixed weight ratio. The delault is
“auto". When a fixed weight ratio is selected, the dot/
dash weight ratio is locked, irregardless ol the keying
speed.
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I Reverse Keying Weight Ratio
Auto Weighting increases the weighting as you
increase your keying speed. However, the
electronic keyer also can decrease the weighting
as you increase your keying speed.
To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 37,
and select “on“. The default is OFF.
Reverse Keying Speed (wpm)
Keying
BUG KEY FUNCTION
The built-in electronic keyer can also be used as a
semi-automatic key. Semi-automatic keys are also
known as “Bugs". When this function is ON, dots are
generated in the normal manner by the electronic
keyer. Dashes, however, are manually generated by
the operator by holding the keyer paddle closed for
the appropriate length of time.
To switch this tunction ON, access Menu No. 3B and
select “on". The default is OFF,
Note: When the bug Key Iunclion is ON. cw Message Memory
(see below) cannot be used.
CW MESSAGE MEMORY
This transceiver has 4 memory channels for storing
CW messages. Each memory channel can store
approximately 50 characters (equivalent of 250 dots).
These memory channels are ideal for storing contest
exchanges that you want to send repeatedly, Stored
messages can be played back to check message
content or for transmitting.
The electronic keyer has a funmion that allows you
to interrupt playback and manually inject your own
keying. To switch this function ON, access Menu
No. 33 and select “on'. The default is OFF.
The electronic keyer can also repeatedly play back
the message that you stored. To switch this function
ON, access Menu No. 56 and select “on". The default
is OFF.
For repetitive message playback. you can change
the interval between each series of messages. Use
Menu No. 57 and select the time in the range of 0 to
60 seconds, in steps oft second.
Note:
0 This lunction cannot be usedwhen the Bug Key lunction is
on.
0 Operating the keyer paddle whie Menu No. 33 is OFF.
cancels message playback. Even it message playback does
not stop because oi your keyitg start liming. you can cancel
playback by premng E)
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l Storing CW Messages
1 Press it until you select CW mode.
- “CW" appears.
“MN
a; '—r-.
fey-a .
memory channel to be recorded.
“flee“; .
you cannot store a message to El
- The message you send is stored in memory.
m! w
stop.
automatically stops.
2 Press and hold in], E], E], ME to select a
M“: "1": cu ".= e
m w ill lEIJIJL'I‘ L'Pl -
- If Constant Recording is ON (Me_r1u No. 55),
(page 59}.
3 Begin sending using the keyer paddle.
CH _ .= 6
II] IEIIIJIJ‘ [Pt 35
4 To complete the message storage, press@ to
- When the number reaches 100(°/s), the
memory becomes full and recording
Note: it you do not operale lhe keyer paddle after starting to
record a message. a pause is stored in the channel.
I Checking CW Messages without Transmitting
1 Press é] until you select CW mode.
- “CW" appears.
2 If vox is ON, pressEJto tum vox OFF.
3 Press -, @, Ii], oréto select the channel to
be played back.
- The message is played back.
- To play back the messages stored in
the other channels in sequence, press
the corresponding channel keys during
playback. Up to 4 diannels can be queued
at the same time.
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EII] lETIIJIJ‘ CF lEEi
- While playing back the messages, you can
also adiust the keyer speed by pressing ti
and turning the MULTI/CH control.
- To interrupt playback, pressg.
I Transmitting CW Messages
Messages can be transmitted using Semi Break-in/
Full Break-in or manual TXI RXswitching.
1 Press [73 until you select CW mode.
- “CW" appears.
2 To use Semi Break-in! Full Break»in, pressiJ.
- “VDX‘ appears.
3 Press (Q, E], [a crate select the channel to
be played back.
- The message is played back and transmitted
automatically.
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- To transmit the messages stored in the
other channels in sequence. press the
corresponding channel keys during
playback. Up to 4 dtannels can be queued
at the same time.
- While playing bad( the messages, you can
also adjust the keyer speed by pressing g
and turning the MULTVCH control.
- To cancel transmission, press @.
I Changing the Inter-message Interval Time
For the message playback repeat. access Menu
No. 56 and select “on". You can also change the
interval playback time 01 the message. Access
Menu No. 57 and select the time in the range 01 0
to 60 seconds, in steps 01 1 second.
Note: Menu Nos. 56 and 57 sellings are shared with the
voice communication modes when lhe ODtional VGSVI is
installed.
I Changing the cw Sidetone Volume
Turning the AF comrol does not change the CW
sidetone playback volume. To change the CW
sidetone volume, access Menu No, 04 and select
“oFF”, or “1“ to “9".
I Insert Keying
ll you operate a CW keyer manually while playing
back a recorded CW message, the transceiver
stops playing bad( the message. However, during
contests or regular QSOs, you may sometimes
want to insert a diflerem number or message at a
certain point in the recorded message.
In this case, tirst record the CW message as
usual (page 34}, without the additional number or
message you want to insert, Then, access Menu
No. 33 and select “on".
Now, it you opelate a CW keyer while you play
back a recorded message, the transceiver pauses
the playback 01 the recorded message, instead
01 stopping it. When you tinish sending the
number or message with the keyer, the transceiver
resumes playback of the message.
FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW
ll you operate both 883 and CW modes. you would
sometimes use 883 mode (USB or LSB) just to
watch and listen to CW signals. It is line just to
monitor those CW signals but you have experienced
that changing the mode 1mm SSB to CW results in
losing the target CW signal. This is because the
lrequency on the display always shows the true carrier
lrequency lor all modes. I1 you want the transceiver to
shilt the reception lrequency to trace the receiving CW
signal when changing the mode (rpm 555 (USB or
LSB) to CW, switch this function ON. The transceiver
shitts the reception lrequency when changing the
mode trom 885 to CW, so you can still hearthe target
signal and instantly transmit the signal in CW without
adjusting the lrequency.
1 Press E, then turn the MULTVCH control to
access Menu No. 42.
Press to select “on".
Press IE to exit Menu mode.
AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE
ll you operate both 885 and CW modes, you can
configure the transceiver to change the operating
mode lrom 885 (USB or LSB) to CW and then
transmit in CW mode automatically when you operate
the CW keyers.
1 Press E, then turn the MULTVCH control to
access Menu No. 41.
2 Press @ to select “on”.
3 Press El to exit Menu mode.
Note: You must switch the ow Break—ii lunclion on to change
the mode and transmit in cw mode (page 32).
MIC UPI DWN KEY PADDLE MODE
This tunction allows you to send CW messages
without using an optional paddle {page 2), The Mic
E key can be used as the dot paddle and the Mic E
key can be used as the dash paddle.
To activate Mic UP/ DWN key Paddle mode:
1 Press -, then turn the MULTVCH control to
access Menu No. 40.
Press (E to select “PA".
Press IE to exit Menu mode.
- Press and hold Mic Q to send dots or Mic
to send dashes in CW mode.
4 To exit Mic UP/ DWN key Paddle mode, access
Menu No. 40 and select “PF".
SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS
This lunction reverses the position 01 the dot and dash
paddle positions. As a delault, the Ie1t paddle sends
dots and the right paddle sends dashes. When this
lunction is ON, the Ielt paddle will send dashes and
the right paddle will send dots.
1 Press E, then turn the MULTVCH control to
access Menu No. 39.
2 Press @ to select “on".
3 Press to exit Menu mode.
- The Ielt paddle now sends dashes and the right
paddle now sends dots. To return to the normal
paddle pos|t|ons, access Menu No. 39 and
select “oFF”.
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SPEGAUZEDCOMMUNWAHONS
RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY)
R'I'I'Y is the data communications mode with the
longest history. It was originally designed tor use with
mechanical teletypewriters which were olten used
betore personal computers became common. Now
you can easily start operating RTTY with a personal
computer and MCP. Unlike Packet, each time you
type a letter, it is transmitted over the air. What you
type is transmitted and displayed on the computer
screen 01 the recipient.
RTTY operation uses trequency shitt keying (FSK)
and the 5-bit Baudot code or the 7-bit ASCII code to
transmit iniormation.
For the cable connections, reler to “RTTY
OPERATION" {page 64).
For turther intormation, consult relerence books about
Amateur Radio.
1 Access Menu No. 44 and select an FSK shitt.
- FSK shitt is the ditterence in irequencies
between a mark and a space.
- The 170 Hz shitt (detault) is normally used on
the Amateur bands tor the RTTY,
2 Access Menu No, 45 and selem a key-down
polarity.
- Select “oFF” (detault) to transmit a mark when
keying down or “on" to transmit a space.
3 Access Menu No. 46 and select “2175" (high tone)
or “1 275" (low tone) tor mark.
- High tone (detault) is commonly used
nowadays.
4 Select an operating trequency.
Press it to select FSK mode,
- “FSK” appears,
FSK “it.” n-
4.
lQDE BU
- It necessary, access Menu No. 67 to configure
the appropriate audio output level tor your
MCP. The audio output level ot ANO (ACCZ
connector/ pin 3) changes (page 66}. The AF
control cannot be used to adjust the audio level
tor your MCP.
6 Some stations may be operating in Reverse shitt.
In this case, press and hold (i to reverse the shitt
(the upper sideband is used).
- “FSR” appears.
FSR _‘ -|- m-
lHUESDD“
- Traditionally, the lower sideband is used tor
FSK operation. Press and hold [E again to
return to the lower sideband, “FSK” appears,
7 Follow the instructions provided with your MOP
and enter a command trom your computer to
transmit.
- The TX-RX LED changes lrom green (RX) to
red (TX).
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8 Begin sending data irom your computer,
- Press and hold fito monitor your signals.
Press and hold ‘fij again to quit this tunction.
9 When finished transmitting, enter a command trom
your computer to return to reception mode.
- The TX-RX LED changes from red (TX) to
green (RX).
The tollowing trequencies (measured in kHz) are
commonly used tor RTTY operation:
u.s.A./ Canada (253559121101)
1300~1s40 1535~ 1542
3305 ~ 3545 (ex: 3590) 3550 ~ 3520
7050 ~ 7100 (ex: 7040) 7035 ~ 7045
10140~10150 10140~10150
14070 ~ 140995 14050 ~ 140995
1s100~1s110 15101~1s109
21070~21100 21050~21120
24920 ~ 24930 22920 ~ 24929
25070 ~ 28150 25050 ~ 25150
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DSP FILTERS
Kenwood digital signal processing (DSP) technology
is adapted to thistransceiver, Using DSPliltering
(AF), you can control the bandwidth, cancel the
multiple jamming beat, and reduce the noise level.
CHANGING THE IF FILTER BANDWIDTH
For improving interlerence reduction capability, this
transceiver also provides IF tilters designed using
DSP technology. When in SSE, FM, or AM mode, you
can change the filter bandwidth by altering its low and/
or high cut-ott trequency. For CW. FSK. and DATA
modes, you can change the filter bandwidth by directly
specifying a bandwidth, Changing the filter bandwidth
does not affect the current receive frequency.
- The meter display changes, based on the
bandwidth you are setting up.
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I SSB/ FIVI/ AM Mode
1 Select SSB, FM, orAM mode.
2 Turn the L0/WIDTH control clockwise to raise
the low cut-oft frequency, or counterclockwise
to lower the low out-oft frequency.
Mode Bandwidth Selection (Hz) Default
SSB/ 0, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 300 Hz
FM 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000
AM 10, 100, 200, 300 100 Hz
Turn the HI/SHIFI‘ control clockwise to raise the
high cut-ott trequency. or counterclockwise to
lower the high cut-off trequency,
um..."-
“52...-
Shifl Frequency (Hz)
1000,1100,1200.1300.
$5” 1400, 15001000, 1700, 1500 Hz
1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2210
AM 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 5000 Hz
Note: The cuioti irequencies can be adjusted
Independently ior each operalhg mode When you change
the operating mode, the previous selling is recalled 101 each
operating mode.
I CW/ FSK Mode
1 Select CW or FSK mode.
2 Turn the L0/WIDTH control clockwise
to increase the bandwidth (wide), or
counterclockwise to decrease the bandwidth
(narrow).
Interfering Desired Interfering
signal signal signal
Mode | Bandwidth Se|ectiun (Hz) Default
CW 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300,400, 600 Hz
500, 600, 1000, 2000, 2500
250, 500, 1000, 1500
3 Astor CW, you can further adjust the shift
trequency tor the pass band, Turn the
HI/SHIFT control clockwise to increase the
shitt trequency (high), or counterclockwise to
decrease the shiit irequency (low).
Shift Frequency (Hz) Default
300, 350, 400, 450, 500,550, 000, 000 H
650,700, 800, 850,900,1000 Z
l Data Mode
1 Select Data mode.
2 Turn the L0/WIDTH control clockwise
to increase the bandwidth (wide), or
counterclockwise to deaease the bandwidth
(narrow).
Bandwidth Se|ectiun (Hz) Default
50, 80, 100, 150, 200,300,400, 500,
500, 1000, 2000 60° Hz
3 Turn the HI/SHII-‘I' control clockwise to increase
the shift lrequency (high), or counterclockwise
to decrease the shitt frequency (low).
Shift Frequency (Hz)
1000, 1100, 1200, 1300,1400,1500,
1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 1500 Hz
2210
Default
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9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE
l IF Filter A and B
This transceiver has 2 built-in IF tillers: A and
B. The IF Filter settings are stored with the last
settings ot the LOIWIDTH and HVSHIFT controls.
Press El to toggle between IF Filter setting A and
B.
- Hm appears when IFtiIter setting A is selected
and ”El appears when IF iilter setting B is
selected.
AUTO NOTCH FILTER ($83)
The Auto Notch tiIter automatically locates and
attenuates any single interiering tone within the
receive pass band. This tunction operates digitally
at the IF tilter level, hence it can allect your S-meter
reading and may also aflect (slightly attenuate) your
des|red signal. However, controlling the AGC level by
notching out the strong interiering beat signals could
bring up the desired SSB signal that is covered by the
interiering beat signal. It the interiering tone is weak,
you may find that Beat Cancel eliminates them more
eiiectively.
. Receive pass band
Intertermg
tones
.>
Des|red
slgnal
Before After
Press and hold FEW-to toggle the Auto Notch Filter ON
and OFF.
- “A."OTCH‘ appears when this tunction is ON.
- The interiering beat signals are notched out.
I Auto Notch Tracking Speed
It the interiering beat signals change the tone
irequency randomly, you can adjust the Auto Notch
tracking speed.
1 Press E"), then tum the MULTVCH control to
select Menu No. 24
2 Press ./ 610 select the level ircm FIX (0),
and 1 to 4.
- Level 1 is the slowest beat tonetracking
speed and Level 4 is the lastest. FIX
terminates the beat tone tracking. Adjust
this parameter manually to remove the beat
signal it necessary.
3 Press Elto exit Menu mode.
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MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK)
Use manual notch when you want to vary the width ot
the notch while veritying the interiering signal.
1 Press 5 to toggle the Manual Notch Filter ON and
OFF.
- ‘NOTCH’ appears when this tunction is ON.
2 Turn the NOTCH control to adjust to the point
where beat noise just disappears.
I Notch Filter Bandwidth
Press and hold $1 to toggle the Notch tilter
bandwidth between NORMAL and WIDE.
- “NOTCH W" appears when the Notch lilter
bandwidth is set to WIDE.
BEAT CANCEL (335! AM)
Two types oi Beat Cancel DSP filters are available.
Beat Cancel 1 (BCt) is eflective tor removing a weak
beat or continuous beat signals. Beat Cancel 2 (BC2)
is ettective tor removing intermittent beat signals, such
as CW signals.
Filter pass band (AF)
Inierferi ng
tones
->
Des|red
A Signal
Before After
Pressifjnto cycle through Beat Cancel 1, Beat Cancel
2, and OFF.
- ‘BCII‘ or “BC I appears when the Beat Cancel
tunction is ON.
- The interiering beat signals are removed.
NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES)
This transceiver provides 2 types at Noise Reduction
tunctions(NFt1 and NR?) tor reduu'ng random noise
which interleres with the desired signal.
NRt diflers, depending on the reception mode. When
receiving a voice call in 883! FM! AM mode, noise
reduction uses a spectrum subraction system, When
receiving a non-voice call in CW/ FSK mode. noise
reduction uses a LMS subraction system which
emphasizes the periodic signal.
NR2 uses a SPAC tormat, whidi extracts a periodic
signal trom within the received signal.
Press IE to cycle between NRt, NR2, and OFF.
- ‘NR.’ or “NR B’ appears, depending on which
noise reduction filter is selected.
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l Setting the MRI Level Adjustment
NFl1 uses an adaptive filter to reduce the noise
element from the received signals. When the SIN
ratio is reasonably good in SSB, using NR1 will
improve the S/N further.
While NR1 is ON, you can further adjust the noise
reduction level by pressing and holding (E, then
turning the MULTIICH control to select the level
from 1 to 10. The default is 5.
I Setting the NR2 Tlme Constant
You can change the correlation time for NR2
(SPAC). When in 883 mode. select the correlation
time that allows you to hear signals with clarity.
When receiving CW, it is best to select the longest
correlation time that allows reliable reception. The
longer the correlation time, the better the S/N ratio.
When NR2 is ON, press and hold (i, then turn
the MULTIICH control to select the correlation time
from 2 to 20 ms. The default is 20 ms.
Note: Using Noise Reduclion 2 in SSB mode may lower the
clarity of signals or induce pulse noise. depending on the
condition 5.
NOISE BLANKER
The Noise Blanker was designed to reduce pulse
noise such as that generated by automobile ignitions.
The Noise Blanker does not function in FM mode.
Press (it to togglethe Noise Blanker ON and OFF.
- “NI!" appears when this function is ON.
You can further adiust the Noise Blanker level from
1 lo10. The default level is 6. Press and hold i]
, then turn the MULTIICH control to adjust the Noise
Blanker level.
- “NB LV." and the current level appear on the sub-
display.
N ale:
0 The Noise Blanket E avaihble (1an for 885. CW. FSK. and
AM modes.
0 increasing the Noise Blanket level degrades the
intermodulation characteristics 0! the transceiver.
PRE-AMPLIFIER
Switching the pre-amplitier OFF may help reduce
interference from adiacent frequencies.
Press E to toggle the pre—amplifier ON and OFF.
' “PRE” appears when this tunmion is ON.
The ON/ OFF setting will be automatically stored in
the current band. Eadl time you select the same
band, the same setting will be automatically selected
The frequency range of eadl band is provided in the
table below (under “A1"I'ENUATOR").
ATTENUATOR
The Attenuator reduces the level of received
signals. This function is useful when there is strong
interference from adjacent frequencies.
Press E to toggle the attenuator ON and OFF.
“A11" appears when this function is ON.
The ON/ OFF setting will be automatically stored
in the current band. Each time you select the
same frequency band, the attenuator setting will be
automatically recalled. The frequency range of each
band is shown below.
Frequency Preamplifier Attenuator
Band (MHz) (Default) (Deluull)
0.03~0.522 OFF OFF
0.522 ~ 2.5 OFF OFF
2.5 ~ 4.1 OFF OFF
4.1 ~ 6.9 OFF OFF
6.9 ~ 7.5 OFF OFF
7.5 ~ 1 0.5 ON OFF
10.5~14.5 ON OFF
14.5~18.5 ON OFF
18.5~21.5 ON OFF
21.5~25.5 ON OFF
25.5~30.0 ON OFF
30.0~ 60.0 ON OFF
CW REVERSE (RECEPTION)
This function pivots the BFO from the default position
(USB) to another position (LSB) in CW mode, It is
sometimes effective to remove the interfering signals
from the IF passband by pivoting the BFO.
1 Press é] until “CW" appears.
2 Press and hold é].
“CW" changes to “CWR'.
3 To recover the default BFO position, press and
hold (i again.
- “CWFl” changes to “CW".
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MEMORY FEATURES
MEMORY CHANNELS 8 Press to enter Memory Scroll mode,
- “ILSW‘ appears.
This transceiver provides you with 110 memory
channels, numbered 00 to 99 and P0 to P9, for
storing operating frequency data, modes, and other
information. Memory channels 00 to 99 are called
Conventional Memory Channels. Memory channels
P0 to P9 are designed for programming VFO tuning
ranges and scan ranges. The data you can store is
- To exit Memory Scroll e and abort the
storage process, press .
"51555 b5|0W- 4 Turn the MULTIICH control, or press Mic QM
Conventional memory channels are used for storing to select a memory channel.
data you will often recalls For example, you may store - You can also select a channel by entering
the frequency where you regularly meet your club a 2-digit number, such as 12. using the
members. numeric keys. Press fij], IE] for example.
Channel Channel "'
Parameter (I) ... 99 P0 ~ P9 ‘m
RX Frequency Yes Yes‘ _
TX Frequency Yes (simplex) 5 Press @ again to store the data. .
- The preVlous data stored in the channel is
M0555 10" RX Yes _Yes‘ overwritten.
Mode for TX Yes (SimpleX)
Programmable VFO N Y I Split-Frequency Channels
Start/ End Frequencies D es 1 Press til to select VFO A or VFO B,
Tone Frequency Yes Yes - ‘_‘ Channel Transfer
You can also copy channel infomtation from one
memory channel to another. This function is useful
when storing frequencies and associated data that
you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode.
1 Recall the desired memory channel,
2 Press .to enter Memory Scroll mode.
- To exit Memory Scroll mode, press@.
3 Select the memory channel where you would
like the data copied, using the MULTI/CH
control.
4 Press @.
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1D MEMORY FEATURES
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Channel 00 ~ 99 n Channel 00 ~ 99 Channel PO ~ P9 - Channel P0 ~ P9
RX frequency - RX frequency RX frequency - TX/RX frequency
TX frequency -v TX frequency Start frequency - Slart frequency
Mode for RX -v Mode for RX End frequency -v End frequency
Mode for TX -v Mode for TX Mode for RX -v Mode for TX/RX
Tone frequency -v Tone frequency TX frequency n —
CTCSS frequency - CTCSS frequency Mode for TX n —
Tone/ CTCSS _' Tone/ CTCSS Tone frequency -v Tone frequency
ON/ OFF status ON/ OFF status CTCSS frequency _, CTCSS frequency
Mam“ Name " Mammy Name Tone/ cross _ Tone/ CTCSS
Memory Channel _. Memow Channel ON/ OFF sfafus ON/OFF status
Lockout ON/ OFF Lockout ONI OFF Memory Name _, Memow Name
Memory Channel Memow Channel
Chame' 0° ” 99 " Chame' P0 ” P9 Lockout ON/ OFF " Lodmut ON/ OFF
TX/RX frequency
RX frequency - Start frequency STORlNG FREQUENCY RANGES
End frequency Memory channels P0 to P9 allow you to store
frequency ranges for VFO tuning and Program Scan.
Mode for RX " Mme for TX/RX Program Scan is described in the next chapter. To
TX frequency - — tune or scan frequencies within a specified range,
Mode for TX . _ store the start and end frequencies for that range in
advance.
Tone frequency -' Tone frequency 1 Press E] to select VFO A or VFO B.
CTCSS frequency -v CTCSS frequency 2 S I tth d _ d t rIf
Tone/ CTCSS Tone/ CTCSS 5 5° 5 es're 5 a requemy‘
ON/ OFF status " ON/ OFF status 3 Press @ to enter Memory SUD" mode.
Memory Name .. Memory Name - To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the
Memory Channel _' Memory Channel storage process, press
Lockout ON/ OFF Lockout ON/ OFF 4 Turn the MULTIICH control, or press Mic @/ g to
select a memory channel in the range of P0 to P9.
Channel PO~ P9 - Channel 00 ~ 99
- RX frequency
TX/ RX frequency
-» TX frequency
M d 1 RX 5 Press @ to store the start frequency in the
Modefor TX/RX " 0 e or memory channel.
" Mode for TX - “ENDINPUT” appears on the sub-display.
Tone frequency -0 Tone frequency H_,.d..._..._~
CTCSS frequency - CTCSS frequency _ ' "' ""
" T
Tone/ CTCSS . Tone/ CTCSS MlLlEUSUL-L ENDINPU
ON/ OFF status ON/ OFF status 8 Turn the Tuning control or MULfl/CH control to
Memory Name - Memory Name select the end frequency.
Memory Channel _' Memow Channel 7 Press to store the end frequency in the memory
Lockout ON/ OFF Lockout ON/ OFF channel.
- The previous data stored in the channel is
overwritten.
10 MEMORY FEATURES
I Confirming Start! End Frequenciss
Use this procedure to check the start and end
irequencies that you stored in channels P0 to P9.
1 Press E to enter Memow Recall mode.
2 Turn the MULTVCH control or press Mic @/
to select a memory channel irom P0 to P9.
3 Press El to ched< the start irequency, then
press [E again to dred< the end irequency.
I Programmable VFO
Using the start and end trequencies that you stored
in channels P0 to P9, Programmable VFO restricts
the irequency range that you can tune with the
Tuning control. One application oi this iunction is
to help you operate within the authorized irequency
limits oi your license.
1 Press [1] to enter Memory Recall mode.
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS
Ii there are memory channels that you will not recall
in the iuture, you may preter erasing the contents oi
those channels.
1 Press El to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Turn the MULTVCH control or press Mic E/@ to
select the desired memory channel.
- You can also select a channel by entering a
2-digit number. Press E, [i [E ior
example.
3 Press and hold a.
- A long beep sounds to confirm that the channel
data has been erased,
MEMORY CHANNEL NAME
You can assign a name to ead’i memory channel, with
a maximum oi 8 alpha-numeric characters.
2 Turn the MULTVCH control or press Mic l£l/
to select a memory channel irom P0 to P9.
You can now only tune irom the start irequency to
the end irequency, using the Tuning control.
Note: Presslng Mlo Q/ E or lumlng the MULTVCH
control changes the memory channel number while in
Programmable VFO mode
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
You can lock out memory channels that you preier
not to monitor during Memory Scan. Memory Scan is
described in the next chapter {page 47}.
1 Press Etc enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Turn the MULTVCH comrol or press Mic @/- to
select the desired memory channel,
3 Press lg.
- Do not hold down the@ key. Holding @ ior
more than approximately 2 seconds will erase
the contents oi the memow channel.
- A dot appears beside the right-most digit oi
the memory channel number to indicate the
channel has been Iod MGROUP—5> MGROUP—7 >
MGROUPfl’S and so on.
1 Select Time-Operated or Carrier-Operated
mode via Menu No. 22.
2 Press El to enter Memory Recall mode.
3 Turn the SQL control to adiust the squelch
threshold.
4 Press to start Memory Group Scan.
- Scan ascends up through the channel
numbers. (The scan direction cannot be
changed.)
- To jump to a desired channel while
scanning, turn the MUL11/CH control or
press and hold Mic @/ g .
5 To stop Scan, press or E]
Note:
0 it you have turned the SQL oonlvol olockwlse. lat beyond
the squelch threshold, Scan may Iall lo stop at a channel
in which a signal is presenl, II lhis happens. turn the
sqL control slightly counterclockwise.
0 When the current channel is wlhin one at the groups
that you Selected. Scan mils with Ihe current channel.
0 When the current channel is outside an the groups that
you selected. scan starts with megroup number that
is larger than and closest tothe group number or the
current channei.
0 Starting Memory Scan switches OFF the WT and XlT
tu notions.
QUICK MEMORY SCAN
1 Press to enter Quick Memory mode.
2 Press 6 to start Quick Memory Scan.
- Scan starts lrcm the current quick memory
channel and ascends up through the channel
numbers. (The scan direction cannot be
changed.)
3 To stop Scan, press' org].
OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
ANTENNAS
ANT 1/ ANT 2
Two antenna connectors are available tor the HF/
50 MHz band on theTXI RX unit rear panel.
Press and hold E to select ANT 1 or ANT 2.
- “ANTI’ or “ANT l‘ appears to indicate which
antenna is selected.
tan- *~& "55 -
HE'HSDD
RXANT
Press and hold E to toggle the RX ANT between
enabled and disabled.
- “-" appears when the RX ANT is enabled
DRV
Press and hold ii to switch the DRV between
enabled and disabled
- “DRV“ appears when the DRV is enabled
The ANT 1, ANT 2, RX ANT, and DRV settings will
automatically be stored in the antenna band memory.
The next time you select the same band, the same
antenna will be automatically selected.
Antenna Selec1iun Frequency Range (MHZ)
0.03 ~ 0.522 0.522 ~ 2.5
2.5~4.1 4.1~6.9
6.9~7.5 7.5~10.5
10.5~14.5 14,5~1B,5
18.5~21.5 21,5~25,5
25.5~30.0 SOIL-60.0
Note:
0 Connect an external tune! to theANTt connector only.
then Select ANT 1. The-internal antennatuner will be
automatically bypamd when the transceiver is switched
ON.
0 The RX ANT can be used with less than 30 MHZ.
APO (Auto Power OFF)
You can set the transceiver to switch OFF
automatically it no keys or controls are pressed or
adjusted tor a certain period 01 time. One minute
betore the transceiver switdtes OFF, “CHECK" is
output in Morse code.
1 Press -, then tum the MULTI/CH control to
access Menu No. 78.
2 Press @/ 6 to select the APO time trom “oFF”,
“60", “120“, or “180" minutes.
3 Press to exit Menu mode,
N ole:
0 The APO tunclion works even it |he transceiver is Scanning.
0 The APO timer stans counting down when no key presses.
no control adjustments and no command (COM connector)
sequences are detected.
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
As explained in “ANTENNA CONNECTION"
{page 1}, matching the impedance oi the coaxial cable
and antenna is important. To adiust the impedance
between the antenna and the transceiver, you have
the choice oi using the internal antenna tuner or an
external antenna tuner. This section describes how
to use the internal antenna tuner. For the external
antenna tuner, consult the instmction manual that
comes with the tuner.
1 Select the transmit trequency.
2 Press and hold fito select “ANTI!" or “ANT I",
- It the external antenna tuner (AT-300) is
connected to the ANT1 connector, select
ANT 2 to use the internal antenna tuner.
The internal antenna tuner is automatically
bypassed it the external antenna tuner is
connected to ANT 1.
3 Press E].
- “AT>1”’ appears, indicating that the antenna
tuner is in-Iine (not b assed)
4 Press and hold E].
- CW mode is automatically selected and tuning
begins.
' “AT>T’ blinks and theTX-RX LED lights red.
- To cancel tuning, pressEi again.
- It the SWR ot the antenna system is extremely
high (more than 10:1 ), an alarm (“SWR" in
Morse code) sounds and the internal antenna
tuner is bypassed. Betore attempting to tune
again, adjust the antenna system to lower the
SWR.
5 Monitor the display and check that tuning has
successtully finished.
- It the tuning was successful, “AT>1" stops
blinking and the red TX-RX LED turns OFF.
- It tuning does not finish within approximately
20 seconds, an alarm (“5" in Morse code)
sounds. Press [3] to stop the alarm and tuning.
- It you want the transceiver to stay in
transmission mode atter the tuning completes,
access Menu No. 51 and select “on".
- To pass received signals through the internal
antenna tuner, access Menu No. 52 and select
“on". When this tunction is ON, “R1”’ appears, showing that the antenna tuner is
in-Iine (not bypassed).
- Each time you go across the antenna tuner band,
the AT Preset memory is automatically recalled to
position the tuning upedtor without the need for
retuning. If no preset data exists for a particular
band/ antenna combination, then the default data
of 50 Q is used.
Note: Tuning may restart it order to obtain the optimum
matching oondttlon even though the current antenna tuner band
has the preset data.
AT Preset Frequency Range (MHz)
0.03~1.85 1.85~2.50
2.50 ~ 3.525 3.525 ~ 3.575
3.575 ~ 3.725 3.725 ~ 4.1
4.1 ~6.9 6.9~7.05
7.05~7.1 7.1~7.5
7.5~10.5 10.5~14,1
14.1~14.5 14,5~1B.5
18.5~21.15 21.15~21.5
21.5~25.5 25.5~29.0
29.0~30.0 30.0~51.0
51.0~52.0 52.0~53.0
53.0~ 60.0
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AUTO MODE
You can configure a maximum of 321requency
borders (VFO A and B) to change the operating mode
automatically as you change the VFO frequency.
As a default, the following modes are programmed on
each operating band.
0.03 MHz~ 9.5 MHz: LSB
9.5 MHz~ 60 MHz: USB
To add the frequency borders to the Auto Mode
selection:
1 With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold
E—hm to turn the transceiver ON.
- “AUTOMODE” appears on the sub-display.
2 Select an Auto Mode frequency memory channel
number by turning the MULTVCH control.
- Auto Memory channels 00 to 31 are available.
3 Turn the Tuning control to select a desired
frequency border (or enter the frequency with the
keypad (page 28}) to change the operating mode.
4 Press El, i], (it, orEJUntil the desired
communication mode appears.
5 Repeat steps 2 ~ 4 until you have added all the
data.
5 Press [E to exit the Auto Mode frequency
configuration.
To activate the Auto Mode function:
1 Press @, then turn the MULTI/CH control to
select Menu No. 23.
2 Press to select “on".
3 Press E4110 exit Menu mode.
Note: When using Auto Mode Frequency coniiguration. you
cannot use the manual treduency entry Iunotion.
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The table below is an example of setting the Auto
Mode frequency.
BEEP FUNCTION
The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry,
error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver.
Although you can turn the beep tunction OFF by
accessing Menu No. 03, we recommend you leave
it ON in order to detect unexpected errors and
malfunctions. You can also change the output level
of the beeps by accessing Menu No. 03 and selecting
“1 " to “".9
The transceiver generates the following Morse code
to tell you which mode is selected when you change
Channel Frequency Mode Operatlun Range
No. (MHz) (MHz)
00 1.620 AM 0.030 sf< 1.620
01 2.000 CW 1.620 sf< 2.000
02 3.500 LSB 2.000 sf< 3.500
03 3525 CW 3.500 sf< 3.525
04 10.100 LSB 3.525 sf< 10.100
05 10.150 CW 10.100 sf< 10.150
06 14.000 USB 10.150 sf< 14.000
07 14.070 CW-R 14.000 sf< 14.070
08 14.112 FSK 14.070 sf< 14.112
09 18.068 USB 14.112 sf< 18.068
10 18.110 CW 18.068 sf< 18.110
11 21.000 USB 18.110 sf< 21.000
12 21.070 CW 21.000 sf< 21.070
13 21.125 FSK-R 21.070 sf< 21.125
14 21.150 CW 21.125 sf< 21.150
15 24.890 USB 21.150 sf< 24.890
16 24.930 CW 24.890 sf< 24.930
17 28.000 USB 24.930 sf< 28.000
18 28.070 CW 28000 sf< 28070
19 28.150 FSK 28.070 sf< 28.150
20 28.200 CW 28.150 sf< 28.200
21 29.000 USB 28.200 sf< 29.000
22 30.000 FMDATA 29.000 sf< 30.000
23 50.000 USB 30.000 sf< 50.000
24 50.100 CW 50.000 sf< 50.100
25 51.000 USB 50.100 sf< 51.000
26 52.000 FM 51.000 sf< 52.000
27 52.000 LSB
28 52.000 LSB
29 52.000 LSB
30 52.000 LSB
31 52.000 LSB
- The frequencies for channels 27 ~ 31 have not
been configured, but because they are the same
frequency as channel 26, they will be FM mode
51.0 MHz sf < 52.0 MHz.
- Since the frequencies above 52.0 MHz have not
been configured, they will be USB mode
52.0 MHz sf < 60.0 MHz
operating modes:
Mode Morse Code Output
use . ._ (U)
LSB ._ . . (L)
cw . (C)
FSK ._ . (R)
AM ._ (A)
W (F)
USE-DATA (up)
LSB-DATA (LD)
CW-Fl _._.._. (CR)
FSK-R (RR)
FM-NAR (FN)
FM-DATA . ._ ._ . . (FD)
FM-NAR-DATA . ._ . .__ .. (FND)
BEEP TYPO
Short, high pitch
The transceiver also generates the following warning,
confirmation, and malfunction beeps.
Meanlng
A valid key is pressed.
Double, high pitch
A secondary tunction is selected.
Long, high pitch
A key entry is accepted, Scan
starts, or AT tune has completed.
Short, regular
A function is tumed OFF.
Short, low pitch
An invalid key is pressed.
The imemal PLL circuit unlock
Morse UL status is detected,
1. 1, CW Auto Tune cannot complete,
Morse S or an invalid frequency is entered.
Morse “5“ AT Tune cannot be completed
within the spedfied time.
Morse “SWRY, The antenna’s SWR is too high
(over 10:1) to pertorm AT tune.
Morse “CH ECK”
1 minute before the APO (Auto
Power Off) function switches the
transceiver OFF, a protection
circuit is ON. or an invalid
voltage is detected,
Morse “BT”
Waiting for a CW message to be
recorded.
Morse “AR"
The current message memory
is full.
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DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
The brightness of the LCD display can be selected
trom OFF, and 1 to4.
1 Press (a, then turn the MULTI/CH control to
access Menu No. 00.
to select “oFF”, “1 H2 “3, or ,,,,_4
3 Press [E to exit Menu mode.
BACKLIGHT COLOR
You can manually change the display illumination to
suit the lighting conditions where you are operating.
1 Press -, then turn the MULTI/CH control to
select Menu No. 01.
2 Press @/-to select "1" (amber) or “2" (green).
3 Press [E to exit Menu mode.
PANEL KEY DOUBLE FUNCTION
RESPONSE TIME
You can set the response time 01 double lunction
panel keys to normal or tast. The delault setting is
normal.
1 Press -, then turn the MULTI/CH control to
select Menu No. 02.
2 Press @/-to select “NOR" (1 second) or
“FAST" (0.3 seconds)
3 Press [El to exit Menu mode,
LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL
When you connect an external HF or 50 MHz
linear amplifier to the transceiver using the REMOTE
connector, select “1‘, “2', or “3" to activate the internal
relay and/ or DC output (12 V) so you can intenace
with the HF/ 50 MHz linear amplifier. The DC output
(12 V) works without any annoying chattering sounds
(“1") but the output wn'ent is limited to 10 mA. It your
linear amplifier control oirwit draws more than DC 12
V/10 mA, use relay switching (“2’ or “3") instead.
Also, some linear amplifiers require a long
transmission delay time because 01 the slow antenna
relay switching time. In this case, select “3" lor slow
switching (25 ms delay).
1 Press El], then turn the MULTI/CH control to
select Menu No. 53 (HF) or 54 (50 MHz).
2 Press @/@to select “oFF”, “1 “",2 or “".3
3 Press [E to exit Menu mode.
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Parameter LIne-r Amp. Control
oFF AII controls Disabled
DC output (12 V) Enabled
1 Relay Disabled
TX delay 10 ms
DC output (12 V) Enabled
2 Relay Enabled
TX delay 10 ms
DC output (12 V) Enabled
3 Relay Enabled
TX delay 25 ms
Note: It CW Full Ereakrin is enabbd. 10 ms lransmission delay
is applied regardless ot the settings it Menu Nos. 53 and 54.
LOCK FUNCTIONS
FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION
Frequency Lock disables some keys and controls to
prevent you trom accidentally activating a tunction or
changing the current settings,
Press and hold @ to turn the Frequency Lock
tunction ON or OFF.
- “fl-0" appears while this tunction is ON.
““‘*’:1‘: USE "’ .., "‘
- l '-lE’ ‘lSL'IL'I‘
The tollowing keys and controls are disabled by
Frequency Lock:
Key Comments
Tuning control Still opeiates in TF-SET mode.
MULTI/CH Still operates tor changing setting
control modes.
[ENT]
Still operates tor character
[M.IN] selection and tor changing setting
modes.
Still operates tor character
selection and tor changing setting
[SCAN] modes, Also still operates for
setting up scan groups (press
and hold).
Still operates in TF-SET mode
.‘ (in VFO mode) during Menu
MIL [up] modewhen the mic key paddle
operation is ON.
Still operates in TF-SET mode
. (in VFO mode) during Menu
MIC [DWN] mode when the mic key paddle
operation is ON.
[NB]
[WV]
[SPLIT]
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Key Comments MICROPHONE KEYS
Band direct key There are 4 microphone PF (Programmable Function)
[M>V] keys: [PF] (PF1), [MR] (PF2), [VFO] (PF3), and
[CALL] (PF4). You can assign your own desired
[LSBIUSB] lunctions to these 4 keys via Menu Nos. 81 to 84. You
[CWIFSK] can also reprogram the Mic @/ El keys with your
desired iunction by accessing Menu Nos. 85 and 86.
Still operates to change between _ , _
[FM/AM] FM and FM Narrow (press and Assign one 01 the tollowmg functions to each PF key.
hold). Selecting “OFF" assigns no function to the PF key.
[DATA] No. Function Remark
[MHZ] 00 ~ 87 Menu No.
[FINE] StiII operates to cancel 00 ~ 87
Frequency Lock (press and hold). 100 RX ANT
[CWfl Still operates to turn AGC ON/ 101 ANT1/2
21:1: (We: at“ 1mm?“ 102 vox LEVEL
I oper es 0 um emory
[CLR] Channel Lockout ON/OFF. Also 103 FROG LEVEL
still operates to end a setting 104 AT/TUNE Possible press and hold
"1?“ _ 105 GAR
[Q-M.R] rS‘Li'I-Intgperates to edit a Memory 106 TX-MONI
Still operates to set or remove 107 KEY DELAY
[Q-M IN] a Slow Scan Frequency point 108 DRV
' (press) or to remove all lrequency 109 REV
points (press and hold).
110 FM-N
During Frequency Lod(, the tollowing lunctions which 111 F LOCK
have been assigned to PF keys will not iunction: '
112 NB LEV
Key °°'“'“e'“s 113 NR LEV
[MW] 114 AUTO NOTCH
Still operates tor setting up scan
[SCAN] groups (press and hold). 115 NOTCH WIDE .
[NE] 116 CHt PosSible press and hold
[A—B] 117 CH2 Possible press and hold
[MN] 118 CH3 Possible press and hold
1L? z-.:........3:.:3
[M>V] OSSI 5 press an 0
[REV] 12; 225285.
[Q'M'R] 123 TONE SEL
[Q'MJN] 124 A60 OFF
[CW11 12 MR
[UP] Still operates in Menu mode and 5 Q.
TF-SET mode (in VFO mode). 126 (MAIN
[DOWN] Still operates in_Menu mode and 127 DRV
TF-SEF mode (In VFO m0de}- 12s SPLIT Mic [MR] delault
[EMERGENCY] 129 TF-SET
130 NE Mic [PF] delault
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS 131 SCAN Possible press and hold
132 M>V Mic [VFO] delault
TRANSCElVER FRONT PANEL 133 MIN
There are 2 PF (Programmable Function) keys on 134 cw T.
the transceiver front panel: @ and @. You can
assign your own desired tunctions to these 2 keys by 200 VOICE EA) detault
accessing Menu Nos. 79 and 80. 201 VOICE2 (E detault
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12 OPERATOR OONVENIENCES
No. Functlon Remark
202 VOICES The lower meter when
transmitting
203 MONITOR Mic [CALL] default
204 TX TU NE
The input voice from
205 DATA SEND the data terminal is
transmitted
206 DOWN Mic lg default
207 UP Mic E default
Emergency frequency
208 EMERGENCY call (Ktype only)
OFF No function
Note:
0 Assigned key tund'nns may not work. depending on the
setting.
0 [A60 SEL] can be used in modes other than FM mode. and
can set a step leveiei lhe chosen Aac time constant (FAST/
SLOW).
0 [TONE SEL] can also be used in PM mode while TONE or
CTCSS Is ON.
RX DSP EQUALIZER
EOUALIZING RECEWING AUDIO
Use Menu No. 31 to mange the receiver frequency
responses of the target signal. You can select one
from 8 different receiver profiles including the default
flat response. Selecting any of the following items
from the Menu causes “IKEU' to appear on the
display.
- Off (oFF):
The flat frequency response (default).
- High boost 1 (M71):
Emphasizes higher audio frequencies.
- High boost 2 (M12):
Emphasizes higher audio frequencies but lower
audio frequency attenuation is less than High
boosti (hbi).
- Formant pass (FP):
Improves clarity by suppressing audio frequencies
outside the normal voice frequency range.
- Bass boost 1 (bb1):
Emphasizes lower audio frequencies.
- Bass boost 2 (bh2):
Emphasizes lower audio frequencies but higher
audio frequency attenuation is less than Bass
boosti (bbi).
- Conventional (c):
Slightly attenuates 2 kHz or higher audio
frequencies.
- User (U):
Reserved for the ARCP software. 011 (flat) is
programmed at the factory as a default.
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RX MONITOR
RX monitor temporarily disables the squelch function
to monitor the current frequency activities.
To use the RX Monitor function, first assign the
function to a PF key (either on the front panel or the
microphone).
1 Press E"), then turn the MULTIICH control to
select Menu No. 79 ~86.
Press (m to select “203".
Press Eito exit Menu mode.
4 Press the assigned [PF] key.
- While pressing [PF], the speaker unmutes.
TIME-OUT TIMER
The Time-out Timer limits the time of each
transmission. It is also useful to prevent along
accidental transmission.
1 Press EN], then turn the MULTIICH control to
access Menu No. 49.
2 Press ./ a to select “OFF", “3", “5". “10", “20", or
“30“ minutes.
3 Press EJto exit Menu mode.
TRANSVERTER
If you have a transverter that converts the TS-SQOS
operating frequencies to otherfrequencies, you can
use this TS-590S transceiver as a transverter exciter.
Consult the instruction manual that came with the
transverter for interfacing to the TS-SQOS transceiver.
FREQUENCY DISPLAY
1 Connect the transverter to the ANT 1 , ANT 2, RX
ANT, or DRV connector of the TSSQOS.
2 Select the exciter operating frequency on the
transceiver.
- The transverter will use this frequency as the
reference for convening frequencies.
3 Press I‘E, then turn the MULTIICH control to
access Menu No. 50.
4 Press ./ a to select “1".
- The output power is automatically set to the
lowest power for that frequency (default). Refer
to “TX POWER" {below}.
5 Press i'Eto exit Menu mode.
5 Press E then set the target converting frequency
using the numeric keys.
7 Press E] to complete the entry.
- The transceiver displays the target transverter
frequency instead of the actual operating
frequency.
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Note:
0 when usan a transvetter, nol all the tunctlons at this
transceiver are avallable,
0 When turning the trensverter ON, the lrequency entry history
is cleared. thus you cannol use the lrequency entry history
lunction.
0 When using en entennetuner in the IN stete end the
trensverter is tumed ON, the anlenna tuner is lorced to the
THFlU stete.
TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER
ll Menu No. 50 is set to “1"(abcve), the transceiver
automatically decreases the output power to 5 watts.
However, it you do not wish to decrease the output
power, access Menu No. 50 and select “2”; the
transceiver will transmit at m" power.
Note: You are responsible tor your Iransmission output power
settings.
TX MONITOR
TX monitor allows you to monitor the on-going
transmission sound. This is convenient when you
want to check the modulation sound quality ot the
transmission In FSK mode, you can monitor the FSK
signal that the transceiver is transmitting.
1 Press and hold 5,
- The current TX monitor setting appears on the
sub-display.
2 Turn the MULTVCH control to select the monitor
sound level lrom “oFF', and “1 " to “".9
3 Press @ to store the selected TX monitor level.
Nate:
0 We recommend you use headphones when you monitor
sse, AM, or FM mode, in order to avoid howung,
0 The CW trensmlsslon signal cannot be monitored using
the TX monltor luncllon, use me TX sloetone lunctlon to
monitor CW transmissions (Menu Nos. 04 and 34).
TX POWER
You can adjust the transmission output power by
pressing E and turning the MULTIICH control. It
more precise power adiustment is required, access
Menu No. 48 and select “on". When this tunction is
activated, the power adiustment steps change as
shown in the table below.
Mode Menu N SOFF
SSB/CW/ 5~100W 5~100W
FM/ FSK in steps ot 5 in steps 01 1
AM 5~ 25W 5 ~ 25 W
in steps 01 5 in steps 01 1
Note: The output power settings are stored independentty tor
HF and 50 MHZ. As shown it the Iable above. you can also
store ditierent output power settings tor AM and other modes tor
HF bands and the 50 M42 band.
TX TUNE
The TX Tune tunction allows you to adjust the antenna
length, or tune the linear amplitier while transmitting a
continuous CW signal.
To use the TX Tune lunction, first assign the tunction
to a PF key (either the lrortt panel or Microphone PF
keys)
1 Press (E, then turn the MULTVCH control to
select a Menu No. lrom 79 to 86.
2 Press m to select “204".
3 Press “N to exit Menu mode.
4 Press the assigned [PF] key,
- The transceiver automatically switches to CW
mode, and transmits a corttinuous carrier.
The transceiver selects the SWPl meter tunction
automatically
- While in TX Tune mode, most keys are
disabled.
- The delault output power is configured as
10 watts. However, you can adjust the output
power using 5 and the MULTVCH control
it necessary. Thetransceiver stores the new
output power setting when you exit the TX Tune
mode.
5 Press the assigned [PF] key again to exit the TX
Tune mode.
QUICK DATA TRANSFER
This transceiver has the capability to quickly and
conveniently transler the reception trequency and
mode to another compatible transceiver, Compatible
transceivers include:
TS-5QOS TS-480HX/SAT TS-2000/X
TS-57OS/570D TS-87OS
Data transter could be usetul while contesting. A
spotting station that is seardting tor new contest
multipliers can quickly transter a trequency over to the
running (main) station.
SETTING UP
I Equipment Needed
In addition to a compatible transceiver, to transter
to a TS-SQOS, TS-480HX/ SAT, TS-2000/X,
TS-57OS/D, or TS-87OS, you must have 1 cross-
wired cable with a DB-Q temale connector at both
ends.
I connections
For diagrams on how to connect the 2 transceivers,
reler to “CONNECTING PERIPHERAL
EQUIPMENT“ (page 64}.
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12 OPERATOR 00NVENIENCES
USING QUICK TRANSFER
When connecting with another TS-SQOS,
TS-480HX/ SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-57OSIDISG/DG, or
TS-87OS, use the same COM connector baud rate on
each transceiver.
Note: While transterritg dam. Other lunclions may Work Slower.
I Transferring Data
The TS-BQOS transceiver works as the Master,
sending data to the Slave transceiver.
1 Turn ON the Transtertunction oi each
transceiver.
- On the TS-SQOS, access Menu No. 58 and
select “on". For me compatible transceiver,
reler to the instruction manual that came
with the transceiver.
2 On the Master, while in VFO mode, select an
operating lrequency and mode.
3 On the Master, pressEé.
- When using another TS-SQOS as the Slave,
“PC” appears on the Slave,
- The displayed data is stored in Quick
Memory channel 0 on the Master and
transterred to the Slave.
Note: It the Master has HIT Swilched ON. the oNSet
lreduency is added to the reception lreduency to be
tran slerred.
I Receiving Data
The TS-BQOS transceiver works as the Slave,
receiving data trom the Master transceiver. The
Slave can receive data using either Quick Memory
channel 0 or the VFO.
1 Switch ON the Transtertunction 01 each
transceiver.
- On the TS-SQOS, access Menu No. 58 and
select “on”. For the compatible transceiver,
reter to the instmction manual that came
With the transceiver.
2 On the Slave, access Menu No. 59 and select
either “oFP' (QUICK MEMO channel 0) or “on"
(the VFO).
- The default is OFF (QUICK MEMO),
3 On the Master, pertorrn the appropriate
operation to send data,
- For the correct method, reler to the
instmction manual that came with the
transceiver.
Note:
0 It you always use the TS5QOS lor receiving only.
activatethe 1x Inhibiltuncticm via Menu No. 60. to avoid
unintentional transmissbn.
0 When the Slave receives data using theVFo
programmed with a simplex treduency, the received data
replaces the data on both VFOs, On the Slave, both HIT
and XIT are set lo OFF.
0 when the Slave vecelves data using theVFOs
programmed wilh Snlil Ivequencies. |he received data
replaces the dale only on |he TX side OI |he VFO. Oh
the Slave, XIT B sel lo OFF bul HIT is nol Changed.
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COMPUTER CONTROL
By connecting this transceiverto a computer, you
can change the computer into an electronic console
trom which you can remotely control tunmions ol the
transceiver. This capability makes remote operation
01 your transceiver possible trom atxoss the room,
lrom another room, or when wupled with other
commercially available products and where Iawlul,
trom another city, state, or country via an internet
connection.
SETTING UP
I Equipment Needed
When connecting the TS-SQOS to a PC USB port:
- USB 2.0 ccnlormed (base) port
- Commercially available AB type USB 2.0 cable
- Transceiver control application
- Pre-installed virtual COM port driver, on the PC.
(The driver is available at the website listed
below.)
When connecting the TS-5908 to a PC COM port:
- A PC equipped with a COM (serial) port
- 1 straight cable. This cable must have a DB-9
temale connector at one end, and a DB-9 or a
DB-251emale connector that mates with the
COM port 01 yourcomputer at the other end.
- Transceiver control application
To create your programs, access the Kenwood
website and download the TS-fiQOS command
reterence documents (pdt tonnat) tor details:
httpl/wakanwucdtccm/l/produclsfinlolamaleurls0ltwa re_dcwnIoad,htrnI
I Connections
To connect the transceiver to a computer, reler
to the diagram in “CONNECTING PERIPHERAL
EQUIPMENT" {page 64}.
Note: Belore connecting this transceiver lo a computer.
switch OFF the power to both the transceiver and the
computer.
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
In order to control the transceiver with the computer,
you must first choose the communication parameters.
1 On the computer, configure your wansceiver
control application tor 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and
no parity.
2 On the transceiver, select the same transter rate
via Menu No. 61 (COM port) or 62 (USB port).
- The detaults are 9600 bps and 1 stop bit tor
Menu No. 61 and 115200 bps and 1 stop bit tor
Menu No. 62.
- 4800 bps is used tor Master! Slave operation
only (Parity ON and 2 stop bits),
12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS
l Selecting a Data Transmission Line
Depending on how you connect your transceiver
to a PC, you will need to set a data transmission
line type. Access Menu No. 63 and select “ACCZ”
(default) or “USB”.
I Audio Level Settings
You can set the input and output audio levels of
an ACCZ connection via Menu Nos, 66 and 67,
and the input and output audio levels of a USB
connection via Menu Nos. 64 and 65. Each setting
has a range of Oto 9, with a default setting of 4.
Additinally, you can mix beep tones for an ACCZ/
USB AF output by accessing Menu No. 68 and
selecting “on".
CHANGING THE OUTPUT SIGNAL FOR THE PC
CONTROL TERMINAL
Send the P80 (SQL control signal) and PKS signal
through the PC control terminal,
1 Turn the transceiver power OFF,
2 Press tiara
- “PSQ/PKS" momerttarily appears, and the
RTS/CTS signal is replaced with the PSQ/PKS
signal at the PC control terminal.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to return to normal operation.
- “CTS/FITS" momentarily appears.
The operation of the output signal for each setting is
as follows:
COM/USE
Termlnal
Tx D
CTS/
RTS
GND G N D
TxD (stopped) RxD
leD (stopped)
F'SQ/
PKS CTS
FITS
GND
Normal PC commands (ARCP, ARHP, or SKY
COMMAND) will not work when this function is turned
ON.
- When operating the TS-BQOS as a base station,
using VoIP or similar software, set Menu No. 77 to
“SQL”.
At the same time, if you are using CTCSS, set
Menu No 75 to “t" and confirm that the frequency
is not already in use and is not causing any
interference.
- When turning the power OFF and the VoIP
software misdetects a busy signal. set Menu No.
76 to “OPEN".
- When not using the USB terminal, besides a serial
cable, create and connect a sound input/output
cable. In this case when connecting to sound
equipment and the audio output level is too high,
change the level setting in Menu No. 66.
- After changing this setting via the menu, turn the
power OFF and then back ON to implement the
change.
CONTROLLING THE TS-590S FROM A PC
If a PC and the TS-SQOS are connected using a
serial cable (page 64}, you can remotely control the
functions of the TS-SQOS from a PC. Download the
free ARCP-590 software from the following URL:
hlip ”WWW.ke"Woodcom/l/producISIiMolam'eurlsoftwarefdownloadhtml
The detailed remote controlling instructions are
available in accompanied documents and help file.
REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-SQDS ON THE
NETWORK
In addition to the ARCP-SQO program, the ARHP-590
program can also be downloaded from the above
site. This ARHP-SQO program is an ARCP-590 host
program that allows a user who is connected in the
network to remotely control the TS-SQDS transceiver
from a distant location. If you make interface
cables that transfer the audio between the TS-SQOS
transceiver and the PC on the host transceiver, you
can receive signals and transmit your voice over the
network. For detailed information, download the
AFtHP-590 program and consult the accompanied
documents.
Note: The AHHPesgo does nol support voice communication.
ln order to use voice communications, you must also use
separate VolP soitware.
OPTIONAL VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE &
STORAGE UNIT
The optional VGS-f unit allows you to record 30
second (maximum) voice messages to memory
channels 1 and 2, and 15 second (maximum) voice
messages to memory channels 3 and 4, After
recording a message via your ttansceiver microphone,
you can then transmit those recorded messages. It
also announces the key function arid frequencies each
time you press a key (Voice announcement). Since
the incoming reception signal is processed in digital
data in the transceiver, the VGS-f can be configured
to constantly store the incoming audio singals in the
background. If you wish, you can store the last 30
seconds of the incoming signal to the VGS-f for the
later playback (Constant recording).
For information on how to install the VGS-1 unit, refer
to “INSTALLING OPTIONS" {page 70),
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12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
RECORDING MESSAGES I Checking Messages
This section explains how to record a single message. 1 Select 835, FM, or AM mode.
1 Select 555, FM, or AM mode. - Select the same mode when you recorded
the message.
_ - Confirm that the VOX tunction is OFF.
2 Press and hold Ejto record the message tor _ _ _ _
channel 1. 2 Press my [fl is], origi, depending on which
- ET in Morse code sounds and “AP 1 —" channel you want to mac?“ _ _
appears - For example, AP t—— appears while playing
back the message in channel 1.
- To interrupt playback, pressEL
3 To play back another message in sequence,
' T 1 rd' _ press the corresponding key (Q, a, Q, or
0 qui reco "19 your message, pressg Eng) while the tirst message is being played.
- Up to 4 channels can be queued.
- Select a mode that you wish to transmit.
3 Hold 5] and speak into your microphone.
- Four channels are available tor recording
messages. Press @, (33, or it in place 01 I Sending Messages
, in steps 3 and 4 to record the message on
a ditterent channel. 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode.
. |1 Constant Recording is “fivev @ is - Select the same mode when you recorded
unavailable for message recording. the message.
4 Release the key when you have finished recording 2 Press iii ‘0 SWiiCh VOX ON 0" OFF»
your message. - It you switched VOX ON, skip step 3.
- When the maximum recording time passes, 3 Hold Mic [p'n'l
recording automatically stops.
- The contents ot the diannel is overwritten with
the new message.
- “WRITING" appears while the transceiver is
storing the message data to the VGS-t tlash
Press -, ii E] or a, depending on which
channel you want to use.
- For example, “AP t——" appears while playing
back the message in diannel 1.
memory. ' To interrupt playbad(, press@.
5 Repeat steps Zto 4to record a message on 5 To play back anotherAmessage in SEQUENCE,
another channel. press it"? corresponding key (fit. El' 5], or
Note: Pressing chancels lhe vecordlng In progress and a) Wh'le the "at message '5 belng played,
W - Up to 4 channels can be queued.
MESSAGE PLAYBACK 6 It you pressed [SEND] or Mic [PTT] in step 3,
press [SEND] again or release Mic [PTT].
You can play back the message in channel 1,2, 3, or
4 to check or send them. It is also possible to make I Erasing a Recorded [kssage
a longer message by wnsecutively playing back the ._ _ _ _
messages 01 more than one channel, linking them 1 Press and mid ELE],E],DT[E10 select the
together. message you want to erase.
- “AP n — —" appears, where “n" represents the
You can even repeatedly send a longer, linked
message by using the Repeat tunction, To switch channel number.
this tunction ON, access Menu No, 56 and select “on“ 2 To erase the recorded message. ress and hold
(detault is OFF). Then, select the repeat interval time the same key as in step 1 (Q, (5 El. or any)
in Menu No. 57 (detault is 10 seconds). while simultaneously pressing E-
Ncle: - A beep sounds and the message is erased.
0 Pressing El cancels the playback in progress.
0 The settings in Menu Nos. 56 and 57 are shared with cw I Changing Inter-message |n1ema| Time
Messaqe Plavbank described m ”cw MESSAGE MEMORY"
(page 34) For repetitive message playback, you can change
the interval between eadi series 01 messages.
Use Menu No. 57, and select the interval time in
the range 01 0 to 60 seconds
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12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
I Changing Message Playback Volurns
Turning the AF control does not change the
volume tor the message playback. To change the
message playback volume, access Menu No. 05
to select the playback volume level lrom “1 " to “9"
or “oFF”.
CONSTANT RECORDING
By utilizing the digital recording capability oi the
VGS-l, you can configure the VGS-t to store the last
30 seconds of communications, This is similar to flight
recorders used in aircratt. You can play back the last
30 seconds oi communications to confirm what has
been heard.
To activate the Constant Recording lunction, access
Menu No. 55 and select “on" (delault). ‘I‘El’ appears
and the the transceiver starts recording the signal in
the background. When you press and hold (Q, the
VGS-l stores the last 30 seconds (maximum) 01 the
reception audio signal to the tlash memory. While
Writing the audio signal data to the tlash memory,
“WRITING” appears.
To play back the stored reception signal. press Eu]. To
quit, press E.
Note:
0 While Menu No. 55 is ON. you cannot use channel 4 (RX/4)
to record and playback a voice message. However. the
message in channel 4is noi erased. When the Constant
Recording lunction is iumed OFF (Menu No. 55 is OFF). you
can playback the message on channel 4.
0 While 13 is not disphyed. such as ine vest is playing
back a message or the Voice Guide lunciion is working. the
Constant Recording luncron temporarily pauses.
0 When you record a new message lo the vast. the so
second Constant Recording butler is cleared.
0 Vou cannot iransml a slaved audio slgnal that Is recorded
with the Constanl Recording Iuncllon,
VOICE GUIDE
When the optional VGS-t is installed, each time
you change the transceiver mode such as VFO A/
B or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically
announces the new mode. In addition, you can
program the tront panel @ or @ key so that pressing
it makes the transceiver announce the displayed
intormation. It you are using the optional
MC-47 microphone, you can program one 01 the Mic
[PF] keys tor this tunction as well,
The tables below indicate the transceiver
announcements when the settings are changed.
Additionally, pressing the [PF] key will periorm specilic
announcements depending on whether VOICE1,
VOICE2, or VOICES is selected.
VOICE1:
- When VOICE 1 auto announcement is ON (Menu
No. 09), the transceiver settings are automatically
announced any time the settings are changed,
- Pressing [PF] will announce the currently
displayed settings,
- During a voice announcement, pressing [PF] will
cancel the announcement.
Operations using VOICE1
Operation Announcement
IF lilter selection a , n - 1
(High Cut) High + Setting value
IF lilter selection a . 1
(Low Cut) Low" + Setting value
IF lilter selection (Width) "Vlfidth" +Setting value‘
IF lilter selection (Shift)
“Shift" + Setting value‘
Tone trequency
selection/when tone ID
scanning is complete
“Tone" + Setting value‘
CTCSS lrequency
selection/ when CTCSS
ID scanning is complete
“CTCSS" + Setting value‘
NRl level setup
“NRt‘ + Setting value‘
NR2 level setup
“NR2' + Setting value‘
Memory scan group
setup
“Memory scan group" +
Group No. + “Oil/On"
~ When selecting a
group number. the
group number and “CW
On" is announced.
- When he settings are
changed, only “Oil/On"
is announced.
Program/VFO scanning
section setup
“VFO' + “Scan" + “Group"
+Section detined N0. +
“Oil/On"
~ When selecting the
section delined number,
the section defined
number and “Oil/On” is
announced.
- When he settings are
dianged, only “Ol'l/On"
is announced.
VOX gain level setup
“VOX gain " + Setting
value‘
Speech processor input
level setup
“Processor in" + Setting
value‘
Speech processor
output level setup
“Processor out" + Setting
value‘
Noise Blanker level
“Noise blanker level” +
setup Setting value‘
. . . “Mic gain" + Setting
Mlc Galn ad|ustment value‘
Keying Speed selection
“Keying Speed" + Setting
value‘
TX power adjustment
“TX power" + Setting
value‘
VOX Delay time setup
“VOX delay" + Setting
value‘
Break-in Delay time
setup
“Break-in delay” + Setting
value'
TX Monitor volume
adjustment
“TX monitor" + Setting
value‘
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Operatlon
Carrier level adiustment
Announcement
“Carrier" + Setting value1
AGC constant time AGC
setting (FAST)
"Fast" + Setting value‘
AGC constant time AGC
setting (SLOW)
“Slow" + Setting value‘
While in Menu mode
“Menu" + Menu number +
Setting value‘
Status
While in Memory scroll
mode
Announcement
Empty Channel:
“Memory in" + Channel
number + “Blank”
Stored Channel:
Channel number +
(“S‘ +)‘ Frequency
announced:
‘ During continuous opetalion. only the setting value is
Status Settlngs uslng VOICE1
Status
While in VFO mode
Announcement
«VFOY, HHS“ +)‘ “NB" +
Frequency
Changing the channel
number while in Memory
scroll mode
Empty Channel:
Channel number +
“Blank"
Stored Channel:
Channel number +
(“S" +)‘ Frequency
- Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
Changing VFO A or B
while in VFO mode
(TF-SET ON/OFF is
stored)
(“Sn ”1 “NE!" +
Frequency
- Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
While in trequency/
memory channel number
entry mode
“Enter“
Changing the trequency
while in VFO mode
Changing the mode
while in VFO mode
Frequency
~ Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
Enter the number while
in trequency/ memory
channel number entry
mode
Entered number
While in Memory channel
mode
"Channel" + Channel
number + (“S" +)‘
Frequency
Displaying the trequency
history while in
Frequency entry mode.
Frequency
Changing the memory
channel while in Memory
channel mode
Changing the mode
while in Memory channel
mode
Channel number +
(“S" +)‘ Frequency
~ Announces when
Menu No, 09 is ON
While in Auto setting
mode
“Auto" + Channel
number + Frequency
- Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
TF-SET ON/OFF while in
Memory scroII mode
(“S" +)‘ Frequency
' Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
Changing the channel
number while in Auto
setting mode
Channel number +
Frequency
~ Announces when
Menu No, 09 is ON
While in Quick memory
“Quick memory" +
Channel number +
Changing the trequency/
mode while in Auto
setting mode
Frequency
- Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
Turning the trequency
“Frequency lock" +
memory mode
"we (“S" +)‘ “NB" +
Frequency
Channel number +
Changing the memory ("9 +)‘ “NB" 4-
channel while in Quick Frequency
- Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
Changing VFO A or B
while in Quick memory
mode
(TF-SET ON/OFF is
stored)
(«Sn +)‘ “NB" +
Frequency
- Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
lock ON/OFF “0n'l‘0fl”
_ CTS/RTS Output Mode:
Changing the output “CTSRTS on"
signal tor the PC control
terminal? SQC/PKS Output Mode:
“SQCPKS on"
Reset confirmation a 7“
during VFO reset? VFO reset.
Reset confirmation “Full resent,
during FuII reset?
Changing the trequency
while in Quick memory
mode
Changing the mode
while in Quick memory
mode
Frequency
~ Announces when
Menu No. 09 is ON
60
Annou nced when operating in SpIHrequency mode.
Announced even when the auto Voice announcement is OFF.
Wh en auto Voice announcement “5 ON: various configuration
images appear on the display. wnen modifications are made to
these settings. the new setting is announced.
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VOICEZ:
- Pressing [PF] will announce the current state 01
the S meter/ RF meter,
- During a voice announcement, pressing [PF] will
cancel the announcement.
VOICEZ Announcements
Announcement
Announcement
Dot
posltlon
1~10
11~20
21~30
Announcement
VOICES:
- Pressing [PF] will announce the current state 01
the multimeter.
- During a voice announcement, pressing [PF] will
cancel the announcement.
l Voice Guide Announcement Volume
Turning the AF control does not change the
volume tor the Voice Guide announcement. To
change the announcement volume , access Menu
No. 06 and select the volume level trom “1" to “7"
or “oFF”.
l Voice Guide Announcement Speed
It you teel the Voice Announcemem speed is
too slow or too last, you can adiust the Voice
Announcement speed. Five ditterent speeds can
be configured. Access Menu No. 07 and select “0"
to “4“, where O is the slowest speed and 4 is the
tastest. The detault speed is t,
l Voice Guide Announcement Language
It you mistakenly change the announcement
language, you can change it back to English by
accessing Menu No. 08 and selecting “EN".
CROSSBAND REPTEATER
It you have a TM-D710A/TM-V71A + RC-D71D/TM-
D700A transceiver (K type) and another VHF or UHF
transceiver, you can set up the TS-SQOS transceiver
and TM-D710A/ TM-V71A + RC-D71 OI TM-D7OOA
transceiver (Ktype) as a crossband repeater. The
TM-D710A/ TM-V71A + RC-D71 OI TM—D700A Will
receive signals you transmit from the additional VHF
or UHF transceiver when both transceivers are set
with the same trequency. The signal is then routed
to the TS-SQOS transceiver and retransmitted on the
trequency you have set on the TS-BQOS transceiver.
Likewise, signals received on the TS-SQOS transceiver
are routed to the TM-D710A/ TM-V71A + RC-D710A/
TM-D700A and retransmitted to the transceiver you
have with you, allowing you to hear he received call
in a distant location.
To intertace between the TS—SQOS transceiver and
TM-D710A/ TM-V71A + RC-D710ITM—D700A
transceiver (K type), reter to “CROSSBAND
REPEATER" {page 69}.
Note: For the repeater lunctim toopemle, lhe squelch levels
at both transceivers (Tsrsens and TM7D7|0AI TMrv7iA r
FlCrD7iO/TM7D7OOA) must be adjusled properly solhal no
background noise can be heard: me lvansmission is controlled
by monitoring the squelch stelus only.
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OPERATION
The crossband repeaterfunction uses 2 frequency
bands to receive and transmit signals. When a signal
is received on one band, it is retransmitted on the
other band.
1 Select a transmission] reception VHF or UH F
frequency on the TM-D710A/ TM-V71A + RC-
D710A/ TM-D700A transceiver.
2 Confirm the P'I'I' icon is visible on the crossband
repeater frequency on the TM-D710A/ TM-V71A +
RC-D710/TM-D700A transceiver,
3 Select the same frequency for the terminal
transceiver.
4 Select a HF/ 50 MHz frequency on the TS-SQOS
transceiver.
5 Adjust the squelch threshold level so that both
TS-SQOS and TM-D710AI TM-V71 A + RC-D710/
TM-D700A transceivers mute.
5 On the TS-BQOS, pressE, then turn MULTI/CH
control to select Menu Menu Nos. 73 and 74.
7 Press to select “on".
- When the TS-5908 transceivers squelch
opens, the TM-D710AI TM-V71 A + RC-D71 OI
TM-D700A transceiver simultaneously
retransmits the incoming audio signal on the
VHF or UHF frequency.
When the TM7D710AI TM—V71 A + RC—D710/
TM-D700A transceiver’s squelch opens, the
TS-BQOS transceiver refransmits the incoming
audio signal on the HF/ 50 MHz frequency.
8 Access Menu Nos. 66 and 67 and press rm to
adjust the input/ output audio level,
9 To quit the TM-D710A/TM-V71A + RC-D710/
TM-D700A repeater operation, disconnect the
interface cable between he transceivers, then
access Menu Nos. 73 and 74 on the TS-SQOS
transceiver and select “oFF”.
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DX PACKEI'CLUSTER TUNE
If you have a TM-D710A/E/ RC-D710/TM-D700A/
E transceiver, you can connect it to me TS-SQOS
transceiver to use the DX PacketCIuster Tune
function. Connect the 2 transceivers with a cross-
wired DB-9 cable (a PG-SG cable is also necessary
When using the TM-D710AIEI RC-D710) as shown on
page 69.
1 On the TS-BQOS, press 5, then turn MULTI/CH
control to select Menu No. 61.
2 Press m .. 0 select the same communication
baud rate configured on the TM-D710A/E/ RC-
D710/TM-D7OOA/E transceiver.
3 Tune to the DX PacketCIuster node frequency
on the TM-D710A/EI RC-D71 OI TM-D7OOAIE
transceiver.
4 Using [TNC], enter the APRS mode on the
TM-D710A/E/ RC-D710] TM-D700A/E transceiver.
- “APRS” or “TNC APRS" appears on the
TM-D710A/E/ RC»D710AIEI TM-D700A/E
display.
5 Using [DX], enter the DX PacketCIuster mode on
the TM-D710/ RC-D710/TM-D700 transceiver.
- Every time the DX station's information is
reported to the DX PacketCIuster node, the
TM-D710/ FiC-D710/ TM-D700 stores and lists
the report to the memory.
5 Select a desired DX station data with [A]/ [V]
on the TM-D710A/EI RC-D710ITM-D700A/E
transceiver.
7 Press [Tune] on the TM-D710AIE/ RC-D710
or [MHz] on the TM-D700A/E to transfer the
frequency data to the TS<5908 transceiver,
- If the transferred frequency data is available
on the TS-SQOS transceiver, the frequency
data will be overwritten to he current operating
frequency. Otherwise, the operating frequency
of the TS-590S transceiver remains unchanged.
For more detailed information on the DX
PacketCIuster operation of the TM-D710A/E/
RC-D71 0/ TM-D700A/E transceiver, refer to their
respective instruction manuals.
Note: The flrmwars of the TM-D700A/E lranscelver must be
version (52.0 or later to use me DX PackelClusier Time function.
EMERGENCY CALL (K TYPE ONLY)
Press [EMERGENCY] to mange to the Emergency
channel (5167.5 kHz/ USB).
- [EMERGENCY] can be programmed onto a PF
key.
- When entering Emergency mode, “MERGENCY”
momentarily appears on the sub-display,
Note:
0 FtlT/Xthums OFF automallcally when entering Emergency
mode.
0 The transceiver will not swich to Ihe Emergency cnannei
if you are using tne constant recorder and are eitn er
transmitting. receiving a voice call. or receiving a cw caii.
12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
SKY COMMAND II
Sky Command || allows you to remotely control the
TS-SQOS transceiver trom a separate location.
It you have more than 2TH-D7AI TM-D700A/
TM-V71 A + RC-D710I TM-D7OOA transceivers (K
type), you can perform Sky Command II operation to
remotely control the HF] 50 MHz band 01 yourTS-
5908 transceiver.
You will use one transceiver (TH-D7A, TM-D710A,
TM-V71A + FtC-D710, orTM-D700A) as a remote
control unit, called a “Commander", The other VHF/
UHF transceiver (TH-07A, TM-D71 0A. TM-V71A +
FtC-D710, or TM-D700A) with the TS-BQOS transceiver
is called the “Transporter", This TH-D7A, TM-D710A,
TM-V71 A + RC-D710, or TM-D7OOA transceier will
lunction as an interlace between the Commander (a
remote control unit) and the HF/ 50 MHz band 01 the
TS—SSOS transceiver.
This system allows you, tor example, to watch lor and
hunt DX while washing your car, or to operate the HF
transceiver while relaxing in your car, living room, or
patio, instead 01 actually operating inside your shack.
Note: Operatlon 0! Sky Command Il may not been permitted In
certaln mumrles. Check your local laws belove operallng.
SKY COMMAND II DIAGRAM
VHF freq
more Am,“
u HF freq
more > fi Comm command}
communal-mm» {Response
4 “9mm
Commander Transporter
PREPARATION
Although you can use a TH-D7A, TM-D710A,
TM-V71 A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver as
a “Commander” (an external remote control unit), the
lollowing procedure shows how to set up your
TS-SQOS and TH-D7A, TM-D710A, TM-V71A +
FtC-D710, or TM-D700A transceivers as a
“Transporter” at a base station and the TM-D710A,
TM-V71A + RC-D710, orTM-D700A transceiver as a
“Commander".
Starting Sky Command II operation:
Alter you have completed setting up the tollowing,
you can start Sky Command II operation. Without
programming these parameters, you cannot use Sky
Command II.
TS-EQDS + TH-D7A/ TM-D7DDAITM-D71DA/
TM-V71 A + RC-D710 (Transporter) Setup:
1 Configure the TH-D7A, TM-D710A, TM-V71A +
RC-D710, or TM-D700A as a “Transporter" and
connect all the necessary cables to the TS-SQOS
transceiver.
2 Select atrequency (HF/50 MHz band) on the
TS-SQOS transceiver,
3 On the TS-SQOS, press E], then turn MULTI/CH
control to select Menu No. 61.
4 Press m1 to select the the desired
communication speed.
5 Select the same communication parameters to
match the TH-D7A, TM»D710A, TM-V71A +
FtC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver
8 Press E to exit Menu mode.
7 Contigure and start the Transporter mode on the
TH-D7A, TM-D710A, TM-V71A + RC-D710, or
TM-D700A transceiver.
- Reler to the respective instruction manuals ol
the TH-D7A, TM-D710A, TM-V71A + RC-D710,
orTlVI-D700A tor intormation on how to
configure and operate the transceivers lor Sky
Command II operation.
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CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS
COM CONNECTOR
Pin No. Pin Name Function I/O
1 NC No connection —
2 RXD Transmit data 0
3 TXD Recelve data |
4 NC No connection 7
5 GND Ground 7
6 NC No connection —
7 FITS Receive enable I
8 CTS Transmit enable 0
9 NC No connection 7
ACCZ CONNECTOR
Pin No. Pin Name Function
1 NC No connection I/O
2 RTK R'I'I'Y key input I
AF output lrom the transceiver
~ Connect to the TNC or MOP receive data plrl for dlgltal
operatlon.
3 AND ~ AF output level ls lndependent from the AF control settlng. 0
~ AF output level can be changed by adlustlng the value in
Menu No. 67.
~ Output lmpedance:Approx. 10 kt).
4 GND Ground 7
Transceiver squelch control
- Connect to the TNC or MOP squelch control pm for dlgltal
operatlon.
5 PSQ Prevents the TNC from transmlttlng whlle the transcelver O
squelch ls open.
~ Squelch open: Low lmpedance
~ Squelch closed: ngh lmpedance
6 NC No connection 7
NC No connection 7
GND Ground 7
Transceiver PTT line control
- Ground this terminal to transmlt
- Connect to the TNC or MCP transrnlt/ recelve smtchlng pln
9 PKS l
for dlgltal operatlon.
~ Mlcrophone audlo lnput mutes when the transceiver
transmlts.
10 NC No connection 7
Microphone audio input
11 ANI ~ Connect to the TNC or MCP transmlt data pln for dlgltal |
operatlon.
12 GND Ground 7
PTT control
- Ground this terminal to transmlt.
13 SS For connectan a footsztch or other external controller (ln I
parallel Wlth MIC lack).
~ Mlcrophone audlo lnput does not mute when the
tran scelver tran smlts.
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13 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
REMOTE CONNECTOR
RE OT
if}; 1 SP0 Speaker output 0
\> : 2” 2 COM Common terminal I/O
‘v/ 3 SS Standby; when grounded, the transceiver emers TX I
mode.
4 WE ‘Q’I‘Sfliiflfliiliiflifiéflimm”mm“ "0
s W
6 ALC ALC input lrom the amplifier I
7 RL Approx. +12 V DC is output when in TX mode (10 mA 0
max.).
EXT.AT CONNECTOR
.® AT Pin No. Pin Name Funclion I/O
“J ‘9 1 GND Ground —
2 TT EXT.AT control (TTI/TTO) I/O
3 GND Ground 7
4 NC No connection 7
5 TS EXT.AT control (TSI/TSO) I/O
6 14S Power supply Ior EXT.AT Switched 13.8V. O
MIC CONNECTOR
M": Pin No. Pln Name Funcflon m
f 1 MIC MIC signal input |
2 SS MIC standby (PTT) control I
/ 3 MD MIC Down control I
4 MU MIC UP control I
5 8A SW|tched 8V 0
6 NC No connection 7
7 MSG MIC GND 7
8 MCG GND —
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COMPUTER
The USB connector allows you to directly connect a computer by using a USE (AS type) or R5232 cable. By
connecting a USB cable to the PC, you can enable the input and output 01 the transmission and reception oi sound.
You must use theARUA—tO sottware to control the USB audio system line 01 the PC, available at:
http://WWW.kenwood.com/ilpmdlm|slinlo/amaleur/Sottwarefdownload.htm|
N ale:
0 The USB cable and RS—ZSZC cable are not included; purchase them Separately.
0 Connect the USB cable direcly lo the PC.
0 When pertorming the input/output ot the transmission and reception sound via the use connection. do not use the connection tor
communication. as a detay occurs. Use the connection only tor recordings.
To FtS-2320
. serial port
Personal computer
USB cable
COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER
When transterring data to or trom another TS-SQOS, TS-480HX/SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-57OSID, or TS-87OS, directly
connect the 2 transceivers using the COM connectors.
TS-SQOS Compatible transceiver
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