JVC KENWOOD 407110 Scanning Receiver User Manual

JVC KENWOOD Corporation Scanning Receiver

Users Manual

© B5A-0180-00 (K, E)INSTRUCTION MANUALHF/50MHz TRANSCEIVERTS-590SG
COPYRIGHTS FOR THIS MANUALJVC KENWOOD Corporation shall own all copyrights and other intellectual properties for the product and the software and for all manuals and documents attached to the product and the software.A user is required to obtain approval from  JVC KENWOOD corporation, in writing, prior to redistributing this document on a personal web page or via packet communication.A user is prohibited from assigning, renting, leasing or reselling the document.JVC KENWOOD Corporation does not warrant that quality and functions described in this manual comply with each user's purpose of use and, unless specifically described in this manual, JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibility for any defects and indemnities for any damages or losses.INDEMNITYs  JVC KENWOOD Corporation takes all appropriate measures to ensure all descriptions in this manual are accurate; however, this manual may still contain typographical errors (“typos”) and expressions that are misleading. JVC KENWOOD Corporation is entirely free from any responsibilities arising from any losses or damages caused by such typos or expressions.s JVC KENWOOD Corporation has the right to change or improve the product specifications, etc., described in this manual without prior notice. JVC KENWOOD Corporation is entirely free from any responsibilities for any losses or damages caused by such changes and improvements.s JVC KENWOOD Corporation is entirely free from any responsibilities for any failures, damages or losses arising from, or in connection with, use of the transceiver with or connected to any external equipment. Failures, damages or losses shall include the failures, damages or losses that may occur at the PC connected to the transceiver or in storage devices having memory area such as a USB flash drive. JVC KENWOOD Corporation is entirely free from any responsibilities for any secondary failures, damages or losses, including but not limited to the loss or damage of data or data files stored in these memories.s JVC KENWOOD Corporation does not warrant that the quality and functions described in this manual comply with your purpose of use and, unless specifically described in this manual, JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities for any defects and indemnities for any damages or losses. Selection and installation of any external equipment shall be done at your own risk. You are fully responsible for the use and effects of external equipment.s JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibilities for any incidental losses or damages, such as missing communications or call opportunities caused by a failure or performance error of the transceiver.
 iTHANK YOUThank you for choosing this KENWOOD TS-590S transceiver.  It has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation in KENWOOD transceivers.This transceiver features a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit to process IF and AF signals.  By taking maximum advantage of DSP technology, the TS-590S transceiver gives you enhanced interference reduction capabilities and improves the quality of audio.  You will notice the differences when you fight QRM and QRN.  As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”.  For example, each time you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see  scrolling messages on the display, telling you what you are selecting.Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically sophisticated and some features may be new to you.  Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the designers.  Allow the manual to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in the coming years.FEATURESs !LLMODEOPERATIONFROM(&TO-(ZAMATEURradio bands (ZK(ZROOlNGlLTERs 3UPERIOR#.RESPONSEBYTHE$$3LARGELYdecreases the noise of the undesired signal.s )&$30THROUGHTHEADOPTIONOFBITmOATINGPOINTDSPs $IGITAL.OISE"LANKERs 0#INTERFACEVIAA5NIVERSAL3ERIAL"USPORT (B-type)s $RIVEOUTPUTAND28ONLYANTENNACONNECTORs $IRECTBANDKEYSs "UILTIN!NTENNA4UNERFORTHE(&-(ZBANDs 7OUTPUTPOWERFOR33"#7&3+&-AND7OUTPUTPOWERFOR!-NOTICE TO THE USEROne or more of the following statements may be applicable for this equipment.FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.  Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.  The user could lose the authority to OPERATETHISEQUIPMENTIFANUNAUTHORIZEDCHANGEORMODIlCATIONis made.INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the LIMITSFORA#LASS"DIGITALDEVICEPURSUANTTO0ARTOFTHEFCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio COMMUNICATIONS(OWEVERTHEREISNOGUARANTEETHATTHEinterference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:s 2EORIENTORRELOCATETHERECEIVINGANTENNAs )NCREASETHESEPARATIONBETWEENTHEEQUIPMENTANDreceiver.s #ONNECTTHEEQUIPMENTTOANOUTLETONACIRCUITDIFFERENTFROMthat to which the receiver is connected.s #ONSULTTHEDEALERFORTECHNICALASSISTANCEThis device complies with Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject TOTHEFOLLOWINGTWOCONDITIONSTHISDEVICEMAYNOTCAUSEINTERFERENCEANDTHISDEVICEMUSTACCEPTany interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.This product is designed for connection to an IT power distribution system.Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts.Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you.Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.Firmware CopyrightsThe title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in +%.7//$PRODUCTMEMORIESARERESERVEDFOR*6#+%.7//$Corporation.NOTIFICATIONThis equipment complies with the essential requirements of $IRECTIVE%#The use of the warning symbol   means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries below.AT"% $+ FI FR $% GRIS )%IT LI ,5 NL NO PT%3 3% #(GB CYCZ%% (5 ,6 LT M T PL3+ SI BG RO (2)3/
iiBEFORE STARTINGAmateur radio regulations vary from country to country.  Confirm your local amateur radio regulations and requirements before operating the transceiver.$EPENDINGONTHESIZEANDTYPEOFVEHICLETHEmaximum transmission output power for the mobile operation will vary.  The maximum transmission output power is usually specified by the car manufacturer to avoid interference with other electric devices used in the vehicle.  Consult your car manufacturer and amateur radio equipment dealer for the requirements and installation.MARKET CODESK-type: The AmericasE-type: %UROPEThe market code is shown on the carton box.Refer to the specifications {page } for information on the available operating frequencies.WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWEDThe writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.Instruction ActionPress [KEY].0RESSANDRELEASE+%9Press Mic [KEY].0RESSANDRELEASE+%9ONthe microphone.Press and hold [KEY].0RESSANDHOLD+%9DOWNfor a moment, then release +%9(OLD[KEY].0RESSANDHOLD+%9DOWNuntil instructed to release +%9Press [KEY] + [].7ITHTHETRANSCEIVERPOWER/&&PRESSANDHOLD+%9then switch the transceiver power ON by pressing [].SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESAfter carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the ITEMSLISTEDINTHETABLEBELOW7ERECOMMENDYOUkeep the box and packing materials in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future.Accessory Comment QuantityK-type E-typeMicrophone DC power cable Line filter (with retaining band) –Fuse !FOR$#power cable Fuse!FORANexternal antenna tunerDIN plug PIN  DIN plug PIN  Screw set For bracket Plastic spacer For bracket 4 4Instruction Manual%NGLISH  French Spanish – Italian –German –Dutch – Schematic diagram –7ARRANTY#ARD  
iiiPRECAUTIONSPlease observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage:s #ONNECTTHETRANSCEIVERONLYTOAPOWERSOURCEas described in this manual or as marked on the transceiver itself.s 2OUTEALLPOWERCABLESSAFELY%NSURETHEPOWERcables can neither be stepped upon nor pinched by items placed near or against the cables.  0AYPARTICULARATTENTIONTOLOCATIONSNEAR!#RECEPTACLES!#OUTLETSTRIPSANDPOINTSOFENTRYTOthe transceiver.s 4AKE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.s $ONOTATTEMPTTODEFEATMETHODSUSEDFORgrounding and electrical polarization in the transceiver, particularly involving the power input cable.s !DEQUATELYGROUNDALLOUTDOORANTENNASFORTHIStransceiver using approved methods.  Grounding helps protect against voltage surges caused by lightning.  It also reduces the chance of a build-up of static charge. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGANTENNALEAD INWIREGROUNDCLAMPELECTRIC SERVICEEQUIPMENTANTENNADISCHARGE UNITGROUNDINGCONDUCTORSGROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEMs -INIMUMRECOMMENDEDDISTANCEFORANOUTDOORantenna from power lines is one and one-half times the vertical height of the associated antenna SUPPORTSTRUCTURE4HISDISTANCEALLOWSADEQUATEclearance from the power lines if the support structure fails for any reason.s ,OCATETHETRANSCEIVERSOASNOTTOINTERFEREWITHITSVENTILATION$ONOTPLACEBOOKSOROTHEREQUIPMENTon the transceiver that may impede the free movement of air.  Allow a minimum of 10 cm  (4 inches) between the rear of the transceiver and the wall or operating desk shelf.s $O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.s 4HEPRESENCEOFANUNUSUALODORORSMOKEISoften a sign of trouble.  Immediately turn the POWER/&&ANDREMOVETHEPOWERCABLE#ONTACTa KENWOOD service station or your dealer for advice.s ,OCATETHETRANSCEIVERAWAYFROMHEATSOURCESsuch as a radiator, stove, amplifier or other devices that produce substantial amounts of heat.s $ONOTUSEVOLATILESOLVENTSSUCHASALCOHOLPAINTthinner, gasoline, or benzene to clean the cabinet of the transceiver.  Use only a clean cloth with warm water or a mild detergent.s $ISCONNECTTHEINPUTPOWERCABLEFROMTHEPOWERsource when the transceiver is not used for long periods of time.s 2EMOVETHETRANSCEIVERSENCLOSUREONLYTODOaccessory installations described in this manual or accessory manuals.  Follow provided instructions carefully, to avoid electrical shocks.  If unfamiliar with this type of work, seek assistance from an experienced individual, or have a professional technician do the task.s %NLISTTHESERVICESOFQUALIlEDPERSONNELINTHEfollowing cases:A 4HEPOWERSUPPLYORPLUGISDAMAGEDB /BJECTSHAVEFALLENINTOORLIQUIDHASSPILLEDINTOthe transceiver.C 4HETRANSCEIVERHASBEENEXPOSEDTORAIND 4HETRANSCEIVERISOPERATINGABNORMALLYORperformance has seriously degraded.E 4HETRANSCEIVERHASBEENDROPPEDORTHEenclosure damaged.s $ONOTATTEMPTTOPERFORMANYKINDOFCONlGURATIONor menu setup while driving.s $ONOTWEARHEADPHONESWHILEDRIVINGs )NSTALLTHETRANSCEIVERINASAFEANDCONVENIENTposition inside your vehicle so as not to subject YOURSELFTODANGERWHILEDRIVING#ONSULTYOURCARdealer for the transceiver installation to ensure safety.s (&-(ZMOBILEANTENNASARELARGERANDHEAVIERTHAN6(&5(&ANTENNAS4HEREFOREUSEa strong and rigid mount to safely and securely INSTALLTHE(&-(ZMOBILEANTENNA
ivCONTENTSTX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY .........................24CARRIER LEVEL ...............................................................24POWER ON MESSAGE ......................................................24CHAPTER 6  ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ......................................25SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT TRANSMISSION ............................................................ 25DIRECTLY ENTERING THE FREQUENCY SPLIT SPECIFIED BY A DXER ..................................................25TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY ...............................................25TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET) .................26FM REPEATER OPERATION ..............................................26TRANSMITTING A TONE ...............................................27Activating the Tone Function ....................................27Selecting a Tone Frequency .....................................27TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN .............................................28FM CTCSS OPERATION ....................................................28CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN .......................................28CROSS TONE ....................................................................29CHAPTER 7  COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEPTION ......................................................................30SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY ....................................30Direct Frequency Entry ............................................30Frequency Entry History ..........................................30Using the MHz key ...................................................30Quick QSY ...............................................................30Fine Tuning ..............................................................31Tuning Control Adjustment Rate ..............................31Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) ...........................31RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) ........................31AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)..............................31AGC Time Constant Adjustment ...............................31TRANSMISSION ...............................................................32VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) ...................32Microphone Input Level ...........................................32Delay Time ...............................................................32Anti-VOX Adjustment ...............................................32Data VOX .................................................................32Data VOX Delay Time ...............................................33USB/ ACC2 VOX Gain...............................................33SPEECH PROCESSOR ...................................................33Speech Processor Effect ..........................................33XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) .....................33CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................34TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM) ................................34TX Filter Bandwidth (LSB-DATA/ USB-DATA) ...........34TX Equalizer (SSB/ SSB-DATA / FM/ FM-DATA/ AM/ AM-DATA) ................................................................34TRANSMIT INHIBIT .......................................................34BUSY LOCKOUT ............................................................34CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING .........34CW BREAK-IN ...................................................................35USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN .................35ELECTRONIC KEYER ........................................................35ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE ..........................................35CHANGING KEYING SPEED ...........................................35Invalid Break-In Operation .......................................35RISE TIME OF CW .........................................................36AUTO WEIGHTING ........................................................36THANK YOU .........................................................................iFEATURES ...........................................................................iNOTICE TO THE USER .........................................................iBEFORE STARTING ............................................................. iiMARKET CODES ................................................................. iiWRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED ................................ iiSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................. iiPRECAUTIONS .................................................................. iiiCONTENTS ........................................................................ ivCHAPTER 1  INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONNECTION .....................................................1GROUND CONNECTION ......................................................1LIGHTNING PROTECTION ..................................................1DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ....................................1UTILIZING THE BAIL ...........................................................2REPLACING FUSES  ...........................................................2ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ..............................................2FRONT PANEL .................................................................2Headphones (PHONES) .............................................2Microphone (MIC) .....................................................2REAR PANEL ...................................................................2External Speaker (EXT.SP) .........................................2Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY) ................................2CHAPTER 2  GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL ....................................................................4LCD DISPLAY .....................................................................7REAR PANEL ......................................................................9MICROPHONE ....................................................................9CHAPTER 3 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ..........................................10ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ...............................................10AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN .....................................10RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN .....................................10SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B ............................................10SELECTING A BAND .........................................................11SELECTING A MODE .........................................................11ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH ..............................................12TUNING A FREQUENCY ....................................................12MULTI-FUNCTION METER ................................................12TRANSMITTING ................................................................13SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER ...........................13MICROPHONE GAIN ......................................................13CHAPTER 4   MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? ...........................................................14MENU A/ MENU B .............................................................14MENU ACCESS .................................................................14QUICK MENU ....................................................................14PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU..............................14USING THE QUICK MENU .............................................14MENU CONFIGURATION ...................................................15CHARACTER ENTRY .........................................................21CHAPTER 5  BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION ........................................................22FM TRANSMISSION .........................................................22AM TRANSMISSION .........................................................23NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM .......................................23CW TRANSMISSION .........................................................23AUTO ZERO-BEAT .........................................................24
vCONTENTSSTORING INTO QUICK MEMORY ..................................47RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ....................47TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES ...........................47QUICK MEMORY Á VFO TRANSFER ..............................47ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ........................47CHAPTER 11  SCAN NORMAL SCAN ................................................................48VFO SCAN .....................................................................48PROGRAM SCAN ..........................................................48PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED ........................49SCAN HOLD ..................................................................50MEMORY SCAN ................................................................50SCAN RESUME..............................................................50ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................................50GROUP SCAN ................................................................51Memory Group ........................................................51Scan Group Select ...................................................51Performing Group Scan ...........................................51QUICK MEMORY SCAN ....................................................51CHAPTER 12  OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ANTENNAS .......................................................................52ANT 1/ ANT 2 ................................................................52RX ANT..........................................................................52DRV ...............................................................................52Select to the Drive output or RX ANT output  ..........52APO (Auto Power OFF) .....................................................52AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER .........................................52PRESETTING ................................................................. 53AUTO MODE .....................................................................53BEEP FUNCTION ...............................................................54DISPLAY ........................................................................... 55BRIGHTNESS ................................................................55BACKLIGHT COLOR ......................................................55PANEL KEY DOUBLE FUNCTION RESPONSE TIME ..........55LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL .........................................55LOCK FUNCTIONS ............................................................55FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION ......................................55PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS .................................56TRANSCEIVER FRONT PANEL .......................................56MICROPHONE KEYS .....................................................56DSP RX EQUALIZER .........................................................57EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO ...................................57RX MONITOR ................................................................58TIME-OUT TIMER .............................................................58TRANSVERTER ................................................................. 58FREQUENCY DISPLAY ...................................................58TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER ................................58TX MONITOR ....................................................................58TX POWER ........................................................................58TX TUNE ...........................................................................59ADJUSTING THE TRANSMIT POWER FOR TX TUNE.....59QUICK DATA TRANSFER ...................................................59SETTING UP ..................................................................59Equipment Needed ...................................................59Connections .............................................................59USING QUICK TRANSFER........................................60Transferring Data .....................................................60Receiving Data .........................................................60COMPUTER CONTROL .....................................................60SETTING UP ..................................................................60Equipment Needed ...................................................60Reverse Keying Weight Ratio ...................................36BUG KEY FUNCTION .....................................................36CW MESSAGE MEMORY ...............................................36Storing CW Messages .............................................36Checking CW Messages without Transmitting .........37Transmitting CW Messages .....................................37Erasing a CW Message ............................................37Changing the Inter-message Interval Time ..............37Changing the CW Sidetone Volume .........................37Insert Keying ...........................................................37FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW ................................38AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE ..........................................38MIC UP/ DWN KEY PADDLE MODE ...............................38SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS ................38CW MORSE DECODER .....................................................38CHAPTER 8 DATA COMMUNICATIONSRADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) .................................................39PHASE-SHIFT KEYING 31 BAUD (PSK31) ........................39CHAPTER 9  REJECTING INTERFERENCE DSP FILTERS ....................................................................40CHANGING THE DSP FILTER BANDWIDTH ...................40Filter control in SSB/ SSB-DATA mode (High/Low and Width/Shift) .............................................................40SSB/ FM/ AM Mode (High cut / Low cut) .................40CW/ FSK Mode (Width/Shift) ...................................40SSB Data Mode (Width/Shift) ..................................40IF Filter A and B .......................................................41AUTO NOTCH FILTER (SSB) ..........................................41Auto Notch Tracking Speed......................................41MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK) ....................41Notch Filter Bandwidth ............................................41BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ AM) ..............................................41NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES) ................................41Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment ...........................42Setting the NR2 Time Constant ................................42NOISE BLANKER ..............................................................42PRE-AMPLIFIER ...............................................................42ATTENUATOR ...................................................................42CW REVERSE (RECEPTION)42 .............................................ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ........................47CHAPTER 10  MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS .......................................................43STORING DATA IN MEMORY ........................................43Simplex Channels ....................................................43Split-Frequency Channels ........................................43MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL ..................................44Memory Recall ........................................................44Memory Scroll .........................................................44Temporary Frequency Changes ................................44MEMORY TRANSFER ....................................................44nMemory á VFO Transfer .........................................44Channel á Channel Transfer .....................................44STORING FREQUENCY RANGES ...................................45Confirming Start/ End Frequencies ..........................46Programmable VFO .................................................46MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT .....................................46ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS ....................................46MEMORY CHANNEL NAME ...........................................46QUICK MEMORY ...............................................................46NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ...................47
viCONTENTSConnections .............................................................60COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS .................................60EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS .......................................61Selecting a Data Transmission Line .........................61Audio Level Settings ................................................61CHANGING THE SIGNAL FOR THE COM TERMINAL .....61CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG FROM A PC ..................61REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG ON THE NETWORK ..................................................................... 61SELECTING THE AUDIO SOURCE FOR TRANSMISSION BY DATA SEND ..............................................................61OPTIONAL VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT .........62RECORDING MESSAGES ..............................................62MESSAGE PLAYBACK ...................................................62Checking Messages .................................................62Sending Messages ...................................................62Erasing a Recorded Message ...................................63Changing Inter-message Interval Time ....................63Changing Message Playback Volume ......................63CONSTANT RECORDING ...............................................63VOICE GUIDE ................................................................63Voice Guide Announcement Volume  .......................66Voice Guide Announcement Speed  .........................66Voice Guide Announcement Language  ...................66EMERGENCY CALL (K TYPE ONLY) ..................................66CROSSBAND REPEATER  .................................................66OPERATION ...................................................................66SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II ..............................................67SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II DIAGRAM .........................67PREPARATION ..............................................................68STARTING SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II OPERATION ....68CHAPTER 13 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENTTERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS ..............................................69COM CONNECTOR ........................................................69ACC2 CONNECTOR........................................................69REMOTE CONNECTOR ..................................................70EXT.AT CONNECTOR (FOR AT-300) ...............................70MIC CONNECTOR ..........................................................70COMPUTER ......................................................................71COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER ............................................71RTTY OPERATION .............................................................72CONNECTION TO THE LINEAR AMPLIFIER ......................72CONNECTION TO THE TL-922 .......................................72CONNECTING A TYPICAL LINEAR AMPLIFIER ..............73ANTENNA TUNER .............................................................73TNC AND MCP ..................................................................74DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE ..............................................74CROSSBAND REPEATER ..................................................75CHAPTER 14   INSTALLING OPTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE .......................................76VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ...........................76SO-3 TCXO .......................................................................77REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION  .........................77MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET ..............................................78PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................73CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GGENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................79SERVICE ........................................................................79SERVICE NOTE ..............................................................79CLEANING ..................................................................... 79FIRMWARE VERSION .......................................................79TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................80MICROPROCESSOR RESET ..............................................83INITIAL SETTINGS ...................................................83VFO RESET ..............................................................83FULL RESET ............................................................83OPERATION NOTICES .......................................................84DC POWER SUPPLY ......................................................84INTERNAL COOLING FAN ..............................................84INTERNAL BEATS ..........................................................84AGC ............................................................................... 8460M BAND OPERATION (K-TYPE/ USA ONLY) ..............84CHAPTER 16  OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESOPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................85CHAPTER 17  SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................86
11  INSTALLATIONTS-590SGFuse (25 A)Red (+)Black (í)DC Power supply(20.5 A or more)E-type onlyANTENNA CONNECTIONAn antenna system consists of an antenna, feed line, and ground.  The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention.  Use a properly adjusted 50 : antenna of good quality, a high-quality 50 : coaxial cable, and top-quality connectors.  All connections must be clean and tight.After making the connections, match the impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna so that the SWR is 1.5:1 or less.  High SWR will cause the transmit output to drop and may lead to radio frequency interference with consumer products such as stereo receivers and televisions.  You may even cause interference with your own transceiver.  Reports that your signal is distorted could indicate that your antenna system is not efficiently radiating your transceiver’s power.Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna feed line to ANT 1 on the rear of the transceiver.  If you are using two HF/ 50 MHz antennas, connect the secondary antenna to ANT 2.  Refer to page 9 for the location of the antenna connectors.The LF band is outputted only from the DRV terminal.Note:◆ Transmitting without connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver.  Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.◆  All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage.◆ The transceiver’s protection circuit will activate when the SWR is greater than 1.5:1; however, do not rely on protection to compensate for a poorly functioning antenna system.GROUND CONNECTIONAt 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 of these conditions can be met by providing a good earth ground for your station.  Bury one or more ground rods or a large copper plate under the ground, then connect this to the transceiver GND terminal.  Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short as possible, for this connection.  Do not use a gas pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as a ground.LIGHTNING PROTECTIONEven in areas where lightning storms are less common, there is always a chance that a storm will occur each year.  Consider carefully how to protect your equipment and home from lightning.  The installation of a lightning arrestor is a start, but there is more that you can do.  For example, terminate your antenna system transmission lines at an entry panel that you install outside your home.  Ground this entry panel to a good outside ground, then connect the appropriate feed lines between the entry panel and your transceiver.  When a lightning storm occurs, disconnecting the feed lines from your transceiver will ensure additional protection.DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONIn 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 of 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.s 0RESSTHECONNECTORSlRMLYUNTILTHELOCKINGTABclicks.s !TTACHTHELINElLTERTOTHE$#CABLEASSHOWNbelow (E-type only). Note:◆  Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be sure to switch OFF the DC power supply and transceiver.◆  Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections.
21  INSTALLATIONUTILIZING THE BAILThis transceiver is equipped with a bail so that you can angle the transceiver.  The bail is located on the bottom of the transceiver.  Pull the bail forward to the limit as shown.REPLACING FUSES The following fuses are used in the TS-590SG transceiver.  If a fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem.  Only after the problem has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the specified ratings.  If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and contact a KENWOOD service center or your dealer for assistance.Fuse Location Fuse Current RatingTS-590SG Transceiver4 A (for external  antenna tuner)Supplied DC power cable 25 AFuse (4 A) Fuse (25 A) Fuse (25 A) ACCESSORY CONNECTIONSFRONT PANEL■ Headphones (PHONES) Connect monaural or stereo headphones with a  4 to 32 : (normal 8 :) impedance.  This jack accepts a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug.  After connecting the headphones, you will hear no sound from the internal (or optional external) Speaker/Microphone (MIC).Note:  Using a high impedance headphone set causes the volume to be louder.■ Microphone (MIC) Connect a microphone with a 250 to 600 : impedance.  Fully insert the connector, then screw the retaining ring clockwise until secure.  Compatible microphones include the MC-43S, MC-47, MC-52DM, MC-60A, MC-80, MC-85, and MC-90.Note:  Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM microphones.REAR PANEL■  External Speaker (EXT.SP) On the rear panel of the transceiver, there is an external speaker jack.  If an external speaker is connected to EXP. SP, the transceiver internal speaker will mute.  Use only external speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 : (8 : nominal).  This jack accepts only 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) plugs.Do not connect headphones to this jack.  The high audio output of this jack could damage your hearing.■  Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY) For CW operation while using the internal electronic keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the PADDLE jack. For CW operation without using the internal electronic keyer, connect a straight key,  semi-automatic key (bug), electronic keyer, or the CW keyed output from a Multi mode Communications Processor (MCP) to the KEY jack. The PADDLE and KEY jacks mate with a 6.3 mm (1/4") 3-conductor plug and a 3.5 mm (1/8")  2-conductor plug, respectively.  External electronic keyers or MCPs must use positive keying to be compatible with this transceiver.  Use a shielded cable between the key and the transceiver.Note:  Due to the functionality of the internal electronic keyer, you may find it unnecessary to connect both a paddle and another type of keyer unless you want to use a  PC-based keyer for CW.  Read the “ELECTRONIC KEYER” section {page 33} to become familiar with the internal keyer.
3 INSTALLATION  1GND (STBY)GND (MIC)NC8 V (10 mA max)MICPTTDOWNUPMicrophoneExternal speakerMIC connector (Front view)Headphoness 0ADDLEs 3TRAIGHTKEYs "UGKEYs %LECTRONICKEYERs 0#KEYEROUTPUTFront PanelRear PanelNote:◆  Do not use a cable exceeding 3 m (9.8 feet) with the following connectors:  PHONES jack  MIC connector COM connector  EXT. SP jack ACC 2 connector  REMOTE connector KEY jack  PADDLE jack DRV connector◆  Do not use a cable exceeding 1 m (3.3 feet) with the following connector:  USB connector
42  GETTING ACQUAINTEDFRONT PANEL——  C  —— [METER (DRV)] Press to switch the meter type {page 12}.  Press and hold to turn the Drive Out function ON or OFF {page 50}.  [PF B] You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 56}. [MIC (CAR)] Press to adjust the microphone gain {page 13}.  While the Speech Processor function is ON, press to adjust the Speech Processor output level {page 33}.  Press and hold to adjust the carrier level {page 24}. [PWR (TX MONI)] Press to adjust the transmission output power  {pages 13, 58}.  Press and hold to turn the transmission signal monitor function ON or OFF  {page 58}. [KEY (DELAY)] Press to adjust the internal electronic keyer speed {page 35}.  Press and hold to adjust the VOX delay time for voice mode {page 33} or Break-in time (Full Break-in/ Semi Break-in time) for CW mode. [GENE] Press to select the general coverage band memory  {page 11}. [1.8 (1)] Press to select the 1.8 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 1. [3.5 (2)] Press to select the 3.5 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 2. [7 (3)] Press to select the 7 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 3. [10 (4)] Press to select the 10 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 4. [14 (5)] Press to select the 14 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 5. [18 (6)] Press to select the 18 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 6.—— A  —— [ ] Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF {page 10}. [PF A] You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 56}. [ATT (RX ANT)] Press to turn the receiver attenuator ON or OFF  {page 42}.  Press and hold to enable or disable the RX-ANT terminal {page 52}. [PRE (ANT 1/2)] Press to turn the pre-amplifier ON or OFF {page 40}.  Press and hold to select either ANT 1 or ANT 2  {page 52}. [VOX (LEV)] In voice mode, press to turn the VOX (Voice-Operated Transmit) function ON or OFF {page 32}.  In CW mode, press to turn the Break-in function ON or OFF {page 35}.  Press and hold to adjust the microphone input gain for VOX operation. [PROC (LEV)] Press to turn the Speech Processor ON or OFF  {page 33}.  Press and hold to adjust the Speech Processor input level. [SEND] Press to turn transmission ON or OFF. [AT (TUNE)] Press to turn the internal antenna tuner ON or OFF {page 50}.  Press and hold to start tuning the automatic antenna tuner.——  B  ——PHONES jack Mate with a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug for connecting a set of headphones {page 2}.MIC connector Connect a microphone to this connector {page 2}.ABCDFEGH
5GETTING ACQUAINTED  2   [21 (7)] Press to select the 21 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 7. [24 (8)] Press to select the 24 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 8. [28 (9)] Press to select the 28 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 9. [50 (0)] Press to select the 50 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 0. [CLR] Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions.  Press and hold to clear a memory channel {page 46}.  [ENT] Press to enter your desired frequency using the  10-key keypad {page 30}.——  D  —— [LSB/USB] Press to select LSB or USB mode {page 11}. [CW/FSK (REV)] Press to select CW or FSK mode {page 11}.  Press and hold to select a sideband (CW/ CW-R or  FSK/ FSK-R). [FM/AM (FM-N)] Press to select FM or AM mode {page 11}.  Press and hold to select Narrow FM mode. [DATA] Press to select a Data mode (LSB/ LSB-DATA, USB/ USB-DATA, FM/ FM-DATA, or AM-DATA)  {page 11}. [FINE (F.LOCK)] Press to activate the Fine tuning function to allow more precise tuning {page 31}.  Press and hold to activate the Frequency Lock function {page 55}.——  E  ——Central (Tuning) control Turn to select the desired frequency {page 12}.  Use the convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning. Slide the lever underneath the Tuning control to the left or right to adjust the torque level of the control.  Left makes the control light and right makes it heavy.light heavyTX-RX LED Lights red while transmitting and green when the squelch opens while receiving.——  F  —— [IF FIL] Press to toggle between IF Filter A and IF Filter B {page 41}.  You can adjust the filter bandwidth using the LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls.  Press and hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value of the current DSP filter DSP filter bandwidth {page 38}. [NB (LEV)] Press to cycle through Noise Blanker 1, Noise Blanker 2, and OFF.  Press and hold to adjust the Noise Blanker level {page 42}. [NR (LEV)] Press to cycle through the DSP Noise Reduction types:  NR1, NR2, or OFF {page 41}.  When the Noise Reduction function is turned ON, press and hold to change the parameters of the Noise Reduction function {page 40}. [BC (A.NOTCH)] Press to select the DSP Beat Cancel function, BC1 (Beat Cancel 1), BC2 (Beat Cancel 2) or OFF  {page 41}.  Press and hold to toggle the Auto  Notch Filter ON and OFF {page 41}. [NOTCH (WIDE)] Press to toggle the IF Notch Filter ON or OFF  {page 41}.  Press and hold to set up the IF Notch bandwidth {page 41}. [SPLIT] Press to enter split-frequency operation, allowing you to use different transmission and reception frequencies {page 25}. [TF-SET] During split-frequency operation, press to monitor or change your transmit frequency {page 26}. [A/B (A=B)] Press to select either VFO A or VFO B {page 10}.  Press and hold to duplicate the data in the current VFO to the other VFO {page 27}.  While in Menu mode, press to select Menu A or Menu B.  While in Program Memory Channel mode, press to recall the start or end frequency. [M/V] Press to toggle between Memory and VFO modes. [M.IN] Press to enter Memory Scroll mode and to store data to a Memory channel {page 43}. [M>V] Press to transfer the current Memory Channel contents to the VFO. [Q-M.IN] Press to store data to the Quick Memory {page 46}. [Q-MR] Press to recall data from the Quick Memory {page 47}, while in VFO mode.  Press to enter Memory Name Edit mode, while in Memory Channel mode {page 46}. [MHz] Press to turn the MHz Up/ Down function ON or OFF.   The MHz digit increases or decreases when you turn the MULTI/CH control.  In Menu mode, press to turn the Quick Menu ON or OFF {page 14}. [SCAN (SG.SEL)] Press to start or stop the Scan function {page 48}.  Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 51}. [MENU] Press to enter Menu mode {page 14}.
62  GETTING ACQUAINTED [CH1 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}.  Press and hold to record a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}. [CH2 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}.  Press and hold to record a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}. [CH3 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}.  Press and hold to record a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}. [RX/4 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 37} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 62}, or the constantly recorded signal (requires VGS-1 option) {page 63}.  Press and hold to activate the constant recorder (requires VGS-1 option) {page 63}.——  G  —— [AGC/T (SEL)] Press to toggle the fast or slow response time for the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) {page 31}.  In FM mode, press to cycle through the Tone settings:  Tone, CTCSS, CTCSSx, or OFF {page 28}.  When Tone is activated in FM mode, press and hold to select a Tone frequency {page 28}.  When CTCSS is activated in FM mode, press and hold to select a CTCSS frequency {page 29}. [CW T. (AGC OFF)] Press to start CW auto tuning {page 23}.  Press and hold to turn AGC OFF {page 31}. [RIT] Press to turn the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function ON or OFF {page 31}.You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 56}. [XIT] Press to turn the XIT (Transmit Incremental Tuning) function ON or OFF {page 33}.You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 56}. [CL] Press to clear the RIT/ XIT frequency to zero  {pages 31, 33}.You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 56}.RIT/ XIT control When the RIT/ XIT function is ON, turn to adjust the offset frequency.  The RIT/ XIT offset frequency appears on the sub-display {pages 29, 31}.  While scanning, turn to adjust the scan speed.——  H  ——SQL control Turn to select the desired squelch level {page 12}.NOTCH control Turn to select the desired Notch frequency {page 41}.MULTI/CH control In VFO mode, rotate to step the operating frequency up or down {page 30}.  In Memory Channel mode, rotate to select a Memory Channel {page 43}.   Also, used for selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu mode {page 14} and for various configurations.  The MULTI/CH LED lights when the MULTI/CH control is not being used to adjust the step frequency.You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 56}.HI/SHIFT control Rotate to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (high-cut) or to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (filter band shift)  {page 40}.LO/WIDTH control Rotate to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (high-cut or shift) {page 40}.AF control Turn to adjust the AF gain level {page 10}.RF control Turn to adjust the RF gain level {page 10}.ABCDFEGH
7GETTING ACQUAINTED  2  ——  A  —— While receiving, the meter serves as an S-meter to measure and display the received signal strength.  While transmitting, it serves as a power meter plus an ALC meter, an SWR meter, or a Speech Processor compression meter.  The Peak Hold function holds each reading for approximately half a second.  While adjusting the IF filter bandwidth, the meter displays an adjustment state.——  B  —— Appears when the Auto Mode function is ON and while in Auto Mode frequency setup {page 53}. Displays the operating mode (USB, LSB, FM, AM, CW, CWR, FSK, or FSR) {page 11}. Appears while in Menu mode {page 14}. Appears while in Memory Scroll mode {page 44}. Appears while in Memory Channel mode or Memory Scroll mode {page 44}. In normal operating mode and various configuration modes, it displays the Memory Channel number, Quick Memory number, and entry log number.  In Menu mode, it displays the Menu No.——  C  —— Appears while in Data mode {page 11} and while in CW Morse Decoder mode {page 38}. Appears while in narrow FM mode {page 11}. Appears when the receiver pre-amplifier is ON {page 42}. Appears when the receiver’s attenuator is ON {page 42}. Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON  {page 42}. “” (fast) or “ ” (slow) appears when the Automatic Gain Control function is ON.  “ ” appears when the AGC is OFF {page 31}. Appears when IF filter A is selected {page 41}. Appears when IF filter B is selected {page 41}.——  D  —— “” appears when manual notch is set to Normal.  “” appears when Manual Notch is set to Wide.  “” appears when Auto Notch is selected {page 41}. Appears when the Fine Tuning function is ON {page 31}. Appears when the MHz Step function is ON {page 30}.  Also appears when the Quick Menu function is ON {page 14}. “” or “ ” appears, depending on whether DSP Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is selected {page 41}. “” appears when the RX Equalizer function is ON  {page 57}.  “ ” appears when the TX Equalizer function is ON {page 34}. “” or “ ” appears, when you select the DSP Beat Cancel 1 or Beat Cancel 2 {page 41}. “” appears when the Tone function is ON {page 27}, and blinks during Tone scan.  “ ” appears when the CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) function is ON, and blinks during CTCSS scan {page 28}.  “ ” appears when the Cross Tone function is ON {page 29}.LCD DISPLAYABC DEF
82  GETTING ACQUAINTED Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for CW mode {page 32}. Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON {page 55}. Appears when the Speech Processor function is ON {page 33}. Appears when the constant recording function is ON {page 63}. Appears when the Antenna output is enabled (DRV connector) {page 52}. Appears when the selected Menu No. is in the Quick Menu list {page 14}.  It also appears when the transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the slow down frequency points {page 49}. Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning function is ON {page 31}. Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning function is ON {page 33}.——  E  —— Appears when the RX ANT terminal is enabled {page 52}. Either “ ” or “ ” appears, depending on which antenna connector is selected {page 52}. “ ” appears while the internal antenna tuner  {page 61} is in-line for operation.  “ ” appears while receiving when the internal antenna tuner is in-line for operation.  “ ” and “ ” blink while tuning is in progress {page 52}. Appears when the Drive output is enabled (DRV connector) {page 52}.——  F  —— (Main DIsplay) In normal operating mode and various configuration modes, it displays the transceiver operating frequency.  In Menu mode, it displays the various menus, and in Adjustment mode, it displays the adjustment values. (Sub-display) When recalling a memory channel, it displays the Memory Channel name (if one has been programmed).  During split frequency operation, it displays the frequency.  When the following indications occur simultaneously, information is displayed in the following order: RIT/XIT frequency, Split frequency, Memory Name.  In Menu mode, it displays a menu title.  In other modes, it displays the configuration parameters. Appears when the split-frequency operation is ON {page 25}. “” appears while VFO A is selected.  “ ” appears while transmitting on a split channel in VFO A {page 10}.  “ ” appears while Menu A is being accessed in Menu mode {page 14}. “ ” appears while VFO B is selected.  “ ” appears while transmitting on a split channel in VFO B {page 10}.  “ ” appears while Menu B is being accessed in Menu mode {page 14}. “” appears while a simplex memory channel is selected.  “ ” appears while a split memory channel is selected {page 43}.ABC DEF
9GETTING ACQUAINTED  2  ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna to ANT 1 connector.  If you are using 2 antennas for the HF/ 50 MHz band, connect the secondary antenna to the ANT 2 connector {page 1}.GND post Connect a heavy gauge wire or copper strap between the ground post and the nearest earth ground {page 1}.AT connector Mates with the connector from the cable supplied with the AT-300 external antenna tuner {pages 70, 73}.  Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the tuner for more information.DC 13.8 V connector Connect a regulated 13.8 V DC power source to this connector {page 1}.  Use the DC cable supplied with the transceiver.COM connector Mates with a DB-9 female connector for connecting a computer or compatible transceiver {pages 60, 69}.   Also used with the Quick Data Transfer function {page 59} and DX PacketCluster Tune function {page 67}. (USB) connector Mates with a USB connector for connecting a computer via one of its USB ports {pages 60}.EXT.SP 8: jack Mate with a 3.5 mm (1/8"), 2-conductor (mono) plug for connecting an external speaker {page 2}.ACC 2 connector Mates with a 13-pin male DIN connector for connecting various accessory equipment, such as  an external TNC/ MCP or a RTTY terminal  {page 69}.REMOTE connector Mates with a 7-pin male DIN connector for connecting an HF/ 50 MHz linear amplifier {page 65, 68}.KEY and PADDLE jacks The KEY jack mates with a 3.5 mm (1/8") 2-conductor plug for connecting an external key for CW operation.  The PADDLE jack mates with a 6.3 mm (1/4")                 3-conductor plug for connecting a keyer paddle to the internal electronic keyer.  Refer to “Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)” {page 2} before using these jacks.REAR PANELDRV connector Connect a drive device to this RCA connector {page 52}.RX ANT connector Connect a separate receive-only antenna for HF low bands to this RCA connector {page 52}.MICROPHONEPTT (Push-to-Talk) switch The transceiver is placed in Transmission mode when this non-locking switch is held down.  Releasing the switch returns the transceiver to Reception mode. /   Mic [UP]/ [DWN] Use these keys to step the VFO frequency, Memory Channels, or Menu selections up and down.   Press and hold these keys to continuously change the settings. You can also change the operational function of these keys {page 56}
103  OPERATING BASICSSWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF1 Switch the DC power supply ON.2 Press [] to switch the transceiver ON.s )FYOUHOLDTHEPOWERSWITCHFORMORETHANAPPROXIMATELYSECONDSTHETRANSCEIVERWILLswitch back OFF.s 5PONPOWERUPh(%,,/vAPPEARSONTHEMAINDISPLAYFOLLOWEDBYTHECURRENTFREQUENCYANDOTHERINDICATORS3 4OSWITCHTHETRANSCEIVER/&&PRESS[ ] again.4 Switch the DC power supply OFF.s 9OUMAYSKIPSTEP3!FTERSWITCHINGTHETRANSCEIVER/.YOUCANSWITCHIT/&&OR/.USINGONLYTHEPOWERSWITCHOFTHE$#POWERSUPPLY4HETRANSCEIVERREMEMBERSTHEPOWERswitch position when the DC power source is SWITCHED/&&ADJUSTING THE VOLUMEAF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAINTurn the AFCONTROLCLOCKWISETOINCREASETHEAUDIOLEVELANDCOUNTERCLOCKWISETODECREASEITNote:4HEPOSITIONOFTHEAFCONTROLDOESNOTAFFECTTHEVOLUMEOFBEEPSCAUSEDBYPRESSINGKEYSNORTHE#748SIDETONE4HEAUDIOLEVELFOR$IGITALMODEOPERATIONISALSOINDEPENDENTOFTHEAF control setting.RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN4HE2&GAINISNORMALLYCONlGUREDTOTHEMAXIMUMLEVELREGARDLESSOFTHEOPERATINGMODES4HETRANSCEIVERHASBEENCONlGUREDTOTHEMAXIMUMLEVELATTHEFACTORY(OWEVERYOUMAYDECREASETHERF gain slightly when you have trouble hearing the DESIREDSIGNALDUETOEXCESSIVEATMOSPHERICNOISEORINTERFERENCEFROMOTHERSTATIONS&IRSTTAKENOTEOFTHEPEAK3METERREADINGOFTHEDESIREDSIGNAL4HENTURNTHERF control COUNTERCLOCKWISEUNTILTHE3METERREADSTHEPEAKVALUETHATYOUNOTEDs 3IGNALSTHATAREWEAKERTHANTHISLEVELWILLBEATTENUATEDANDRECEPTIONOFTHESTATIONWILLBECOMEeasier.$EPENDINGONTHETYPEANDGAINOFYOURANTENNAANDTHECONDITIONOFTHEBANDADJUSTTHE2&GAIN7HENUSING&-MODEALWAYSADJUSTTHE2&GAINTOTHEMAXIMUMLEVELSELECTING VFO A OR VFO B4WO6&/SAREAVAILABLEFORCONTROLLINGTHEFREQUENCYONTHETRANSCEIVER%ACH6&/6&/!AND6&/"WORKSINDEPENDENTLYSOTHATADIFFERENTFREQUENCYANDMODECANBESELECTED&OREXAMPLEWHEN30,)4OPERATIONISACTIVATED6&/!ISUSEDFORRECEPTIONAND6&/"ISUSEDFORTRANSMISSION4HEOPPOSITECOMBINATIONISALSOPOSSIBLEPress [A/B (A=B)] TOTOGGLEBETWEEN6&/!AND"
113  OPERATING BASICSSELECTING A BANDPress [1.8 (1)] ~ [50 (0)] or [GENE] to select your DESIREDBANDs 0RESSEACHKEYTOCYCLETHROUGHTHEDEFAULTsettings as shown in the table below.s %ACHSETTINGCANBEMODIlEDWITHYOURPERSONALPREFERENCEFORFREQUENCYANDMODE!FTERMODIFYINGTHESETTINGPRESSINGTHEKEYAGAINWILLsave that setting.KeyTypeFrequency Range (MHz)Default Setting (MHz)/ Mode123[1.8 (1)]K^1.8/ #7#71.84/ #7%#71.84/ #71.81/ #7[3.5 (2)]K^ ,3",3",3"%,3"[7 (3)]K^ ,3",3",3"%,3",3"[10 (4)]All ^ 10.1/ #7#710.14/ #7[14 (5)]All^14.0/ 53"14.1/ 53"53"[18 (6)]All ^18.068/ 53"18.11/ 53"53"[21 (7)]All^53"53"53"[24 (8)]All ^53"53"53"[28 (9)]All ^ 53"53"FM[50 (0)]K^ 53"53" FM%53"[GENE]K^#753"53"%53"SELECTING A MODE0RESSONEOFTHEFOLLOWINGKEYSTOSELECTYOURDESIREDMODESET[LSB/USB][CW/FSK (REV)]OR[FM/AM (FM-N)].[LSB/USB] 0RESSTOSELECT,3"OR53"MODE0RESSAGAINTOTOGGLEBETWEEN,3"AND53"MODE 7HILEIN,3"MODEPRESS[DATA] to toggle between ,3"AND,3"$!4!MODE,IKEWISEWHILEIN53"MODEPRESS[DATA]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN53"AND53"$!4!MODE !DDITIONALLYWHILEIN,3"$!4!OR53"$!4!MODEyou can press [LSB/USB]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN,3"$!4!AND53"$!4!MODE[CW/FSK (REV)] 0RESSTOSELECT#7OR&3+MODE0RESSAGAINTOTOGGLEBETWEEN#7AND&3+MODE 7HILEIN#7MODEPRESSANDHOLD[CW/FSK (REV)] TOTOGGLEBETWEEN#7AND#72MODE,IKEWISEWHILEIN&3+MODEPRESSANDHOLD[CW/FSK (REV] to TOGGLEBETWEEN&3+AND&3+2MODE !DDITIONALLYWHILEIN#72OR&3+2MODEYOUCANpress [CW/FSK (REV)]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN#72AND&3+2MODE[FM/AM (FM-N)] 0RESSTOSELECT&-OR!-MODE0RESSAGAINTOTOGGLEBETWEEN&-AND!-MODE 7HILEIN&-MODEPRESSANDHOLD[FM/AM (FM-N)] TOTOGGLEBETWEEN&-AND&-.!2MODEORPRESS[DATA]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN&-AND&-$!4!MODE !DDITIONALLYWHILEIN&-.!2MODEPRESS[DATA] to TOGGLEBETWEEN&-.!2AND&-.!2$!4!MODEANDWHILEIN&-$!4!MODEPRESSANDHOLD[FM/AM (FM-N)]TOTOGGLEBETWEEN&-$!4!AND&-.!2$!4!MODE7HILEIN!-MODEPRESS[DATA] to toggle between !-AND!-$!4!MODE Access Menu No.  then press [M.IN]TOSELECThONvTOTURNTHE!UTO-ODESELECTION/.7HENITIS/. hvAPPEARS!SADEFAULTIFYOUCHANGETHEFREQUENCYABOVEORBELOW-(ZTHETRANSCEIVERAUTOMATICALLYSWITCHESMODES,3"FORFREQUENCIESUNDER-(ZAND53"FORFREQUENCIES-(ZANDOVER9OUCANFURTHERADDTHEFREQUENCYBORDERSTOTHE!UTO-ODESELECTION[PAGE}.Note:4HELASTUSEDMODEISSTOREDPEREACHBANDKEY
3  OPERATING BASICSMULTI-FUNCTION METER4HEMULTIFUNCTIONMETERMEASURESTHEPARAMETERSINTHETABLEBELOW4HE3METERAND&),4%2SCALESAPPEARSWHENTHETRANSCEIVERISINRECEIVEMODEANDTHE072METERAPPEARSWHENITISINTRANSMITMODE%ACHPRESSOF [METER (DRV)] cycles between the !,##/-0AND372METERS0EAKREADINGSFORTHE3METER!,#372#/-0AND072FUNCTIONSAREHELDMOMENTARILYALCCOMPSWRMeter Name Parameters MeasuredS3TRENGTHOFRECEIVEDSIGNALS072 4RANSMISSIONOUTPUTPOWER!,# !UTOMATICLEVELCONTROLSTATUS372 !NTENNASYSTEMSTANDINGWAVERATIOCOMP3PEECHCOMPRESSIONLEVELWHEN using the Speech Processor  [PAGE}&),4%2 )&lLTERWIDTH[PAGE40}Note:◆ 4HE#/-0METERFUNCTIONSONLYWHENTHE3PEECH0ROCESSORIS/.FOR33"&-OR!-MODE◆ 0EAK(OLDREADINGSCANNOTBEDEACTIVATED◆ 4HE3METERRESPONDSDIFFERENTLYIN&-MODECOMPAREDTOOTHERMODES4HISISNOTAMALFUNCTION◆ 7HENYOUTURN/&&THE3PEECH0ROCESSORWHILEUSINGTHE#/-0METERTHE#/-0METERCHANGESTOTHE!,#METER7HENYOUTURN/.THE3PEECH0ROCESSORAGAINTHE!,#METERRETURNSTOTHE#/-0METERADJUSTING THE SQUELCH4HEPURPOSEOFTHE3QUELCHISTOMUTETHESPEAKERWHENNOSIGNALSAREPRESENT7ITHTHESQUELCHLEVELCORRECTLYSETYOUWILLHEARSOUNDONLYWHILEACTUALLYRECEIVINGSIGNALS4HEHIGHERTHESELECTEDSQUELCHLEVELTHESTRONGERTHESIGNALSMUSTBETORECEIVE4HEAPPROPRIATESQUELCHLEVELDEPENDSONTHEAMBIENT2&NOISECONDITIONSTurn the SQL control when there are no signals PRESENTTOSELECTTHESQUELCHLEVELATWHICHTHEBACKGROUNDNOISEISJUSTELIMINATEDTHEGREEN4828 ,%$WILLTURNOFF-ANYHAMOPERATORSPREFERLEAVINGthe SQLCONTROLFULLYCOUNTERCLOCKWISEUNLESSOPERATINGONAFULLCARRIERMODESUCHAS&-4HESQUELCHLEVELFORTHETRANSCEIVERISPRESETATTHEFACTORYTOAPPROXIMATELYTHEOCLOCKPOSITIONFOR&-ANDOCLOCKFOR33"AND!-TUNING A FREQUENCYTurn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP TOINCREASETHEFREQUENCY4URNTHETuning control counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN]TODECREASETHEFREQUENCY9OUMAYPREFERDIRECTLYENTERINGAFREQUENCYUSINGTHENUMERICKEYPADIFTHEDESIREDFREQUENCYISFARFROMTHECURRENTFREQUENCY0RESS [ENT] then press THENUMERICKEYSASNECESSARY&ORDETAILSREFERTOh$IRECT&REQUENCY%NTRYv[PAGE}.
OPERATING BASICS  3TRANSMITTING&ORVOICECOMMUNICATIONSPRESSANDHOLD-IC[PTT] ANDSPEAKINTOTHEMICROPHONEINYOURNORMALVOICE7HENYOUlNISHSPEAKINGRELEASE-IC[PTT] to receive.4OTRANSMIT#7PRESS[VOX (REV)]TOTURNTHE"REAKINFUNCTION/.h vAPPEARS#LOSETHEKEYORKEYERPADDLE#ONNECTAKEYORKEYERPADDLE[PAGE]THENSELECT#7USING [CW/FSK (REV)].&ORADETAILEDEXPLANATIONONTRANSMITTINGREFERTOh"!3)##/--5.)#!4)/.3vBEGINNINGONPAGE.SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER)TISWISETOSELECTALOWERTRANSMISSIONPOWERIFCOMMUNICATIONISSTILLRELIABLE4HISLOWERSTHERISKOFINTERFERINGWITHOTHERSONTHEBAND7HENOPERATINGFROMBATTERYPOWERSELECTINGALOWERTRANSMISSIONPOWERALLOWSYOUMOREOPERATINGTIMEBEFORErecharging is necessary.  This transceiver allows YOUTOCHANGETHETRANSMISSIONPOWEREVENWHILETRANSMITTING1 Press [PWR (TX MONI)].s 4HECURRENTTRANSMISSIONPOWERAPPEARS2 Turn the MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to REDUCETHEPOWERORCLOCKWISETOINCREASETHEpower.3 Press [PWR (TX MONI)] or [CLR]TOCOMPLETETHEsetting.Note: 9OUCANACCESS-ENU.OANDSELECThONvTOCHANGETHESTEPSIZEFROM7TO7[PAGE}.MICROPHONE GAIN4HEMICROPHONEGAINMUSTBEADJUSTEDWHEN33" OR!-MODEISSELECTEDWITHOUTUSINGTHESPEECHPROCESSOR[PAGES}.1 Press [MIC (CAR)].s 4HECURRENTMICROPHONEGAINLEVELAPPEARS4HERANGEISFROMTOWITHADEFAULTOF2 0RESSANDHOLD-IC[PTT].s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSRED3 33"7HILESPEAKINGINTOTHEMICROPHONEADJUSTthe MULTI/CHCONTROLSOTHATTHE!,#METERREmECTSYOURVOICELEVELBUTDOESNOTEXCEEDTHE!,#LIMIT !-7HILESPEAKINGINTOTHEMICROPHONEADJUSTthe MULTI/CHCONTROLSOTHATTHEPOWERMETERslightly reflects your voice level. &-!CCESS-ENU.OANDSELECThv.ORMALhv-EDIUMORhv(IGHFORTHEMICROPHONEGAINIFNECESSARY[PAGE}.4 Release Mic [PTT] to receive.s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSGREENORTURNSOFFDEPENDINGONTHESQL control setting.5 Press [MIC (CAR)] or [CLR] to exit the Microphone GAINADJUSTMENTNote: 7HENUSINGTHE-#MICROPHONEIN&-MODESELECThv(IGHFORTHEMICROPHONEGAIN4HEMICROPHONESENSITIVITYISLOWIN&-MODE4HISMAYCAUSEINSUFlCIENTMODULATION&OROTHERMICROPHONESSELECTEITHERhv.ORMALORhv-EDIUM
144  MENU SETUPWHAT IS A MENU?Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than through the physical controls of the transceiver.  Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers.  You can customize the various timings, settings, and programming functions on this transceiver to meet your needs without using many controls and switches.MENU A/ MENU BThis transceiver has 2 menus:  Menu A and Menu B.  These menus contain identical functions and can be configured independently.  The transceiver, therefore, allows you to switch between 2 different environments quickly and easily.  For example, you can configure Menu A for DXing and contesting while Menu B is for relaxed local ragchewing.  By switching from Menu A to Menu B, you can instantly change the Menu configuration and key assignment to suit your current operating style.  Or, 2 operators may share a single transceiver by dedicating one Menu to each operator.  Both operators can always enjoy their own configuration.MENU ACCESS1 Press [MENU].s 4HE-ENU.OANDSETTINGAPPEARONTHEdisplay, and the explanation of the menu appears on the sub-display.2 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select Menu A or B.s h vORh ” appears, indicating which Menu is selected.3 Press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH CONTROLTOSELECTTHEDESIRED-ENU.Os %ACHTIMEYOUCHANGETHE-ENU.O a different scrolling message appears on the SUBDISPLAYDESCRIBINGTHE-ENU.O4 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)], or Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a parameter.5 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.QUICK MENUBecause the number of functions this transceiver provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items in each Menu.  If you find accessing desired Menu .OSTOBETOOTIMECONSUMINGUSETHE1UICK-ENUTOcreate your own customized, abbreviated Menu.  You CANTHENADDTHOSE-ENU.OSWHICHYOUFREQUENTLYUSETOTHE1UICK-ENU#OPYING-ENU.OSTOTHE1UICK-ENUHASNOEFFECTONTHE-ENUPROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU1 Press [MENU].2 Press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH CONTROLTOSELECTTHEDESIRED-ENU.O3 Press [FINE (F.LOCK)].s h ” appears, indicating that the Menu item has BEENADDEDTOTHE1UICK-ENUs 4OREMOVETHEITEMFROMTHE1UICK-ENUPRESS[FINE (F.LOCK)] AGAINh ” disappears.4 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.USING THE QUICK MENU1 Press [MENU].2 Press [MHz].s h ” appears.3 Press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH CONTROLTOSELECTTHEDESIRED1UICK-ENU.O4 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)], or Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to change the current setting for the SELECTED-ENU.Os 7HENTHE-ENUISREGISTEREDTOTHE1UICK-ENULISTh ” appears.5 Press [MENU] TOEXIT1UICK-ENUMODENote: )FTHE1UICK-ENUHASNOTBEENPROGRAMMED0RESS[Q-M.IN]/[Q-MR] or turning the MULTI/CH control in step 2 CAUSESh#(%#+vTOBEOUTPUTIN-ORSECODE
15MENU SETUP 4MENU CONFIGURATIONCategory No. Description Settings** Ref. PageDisplay* Default**Operator Interface00 Firmware version –79FIRMWARE6%23)/.01 Power on message (%,,/%$)4 24POWER ON-%33!'% +%.7//$02Display brightnessOff, 1: minimum, 6: maximumOFF/ 1 ~ 6 55$)30,!9BRIGHTNE33 403Display backlight color1: amber, 2 ~ 9: mixed colors, 10: green 1 ~ 10 55"!#+,)'(4COLOR 104Panel key response for double function1: 0.2 second, 2: 0.5 second, 3: 1 second 1/ 2/ 3550!.%,KEY RESP/.3%&/2$/5",%&5.#4)/.3 2Volume05Beep output levelOFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximumOFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 54BEEP VOL5-% 10063IDETONEVOLUMEOFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximumOFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 24, 37SIDETONE6/,5-% 10076'3MESSAGEPLAYBACKVOLUMEOFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximumOFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 63-%33!'%PLAYBACK6/,5-% 106OICE'UIDE086'3ANNOUNCEMENTVOLUMEOFF, 1: minimum, 7: maximumOFF/ 1~ 20 (1 step) 666/)#%GUIDE VO,5-% 10096'3ANNOUNCEMENTSPEED0: slow, 4: fast 0 ~ 4 (1 step) 666/)#%GUIDE SP%%$ 1106'3ANNOUNCEMENTLANGUAGE%.%NGLISH*0*APANESE %.*0 666/)#%GUIDE LA.'5!'% %.11 6'3AUTOANNOUNCEMENT OFF/ 1/ 2 63AUTO ANN/5.#%-%.4 1Tuning12 -(ZSTEP ;-(Z= 30MHZ STEP 113Tuning control adjustment rate ;(Z=3145.).'#/.42/,CHANGE R!4%0%22%6/,54)/. 1000142OUNDSOFF6&/FREQUENCIESCHANGEDBYUSINGTHEMULTI/CH control /&&/.30&2%15%.#9ROUNDING/&&7(%.53).'-5,4)#(#/.42/, /.
164  MENU SETUPCategory No. Description Settings** Ref. PageDisplay* Default**Tuning (continued)15K(ZFREQUENCYSTEPSIZEFORTHEMULTI/CH control in AM mode on the AM broadcast band /&&/.30-5,4)#(#/.42/,9KHZ STE0#(!.'%).!-"2/!$#!34"!.$+TYPE/&& %TYPE/.16Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in 33"MODEOFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 ;K(Z= 30MULTI/CH#/.42/, 517Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in #7&3+MODEOFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 ;K(Z= 30CW MULTI/CH CONTROL 0.518Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in AM mode5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/ ;K(Z= 30AM MULTI/#(#/.42/, 519Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in FM mode5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/ ;K(Z= 30FM MULTI/#(#/.42/, 10203HIFTABLE28FREQUENCYDURINGSPLITTRANSMISSION /&&/.25SHIFTABLE28&2%15%.#9$52).'30,)442!.3-)33)/. OFF-EMORY#HANNEL21 .UMBEROFQUICKMEMORYCHANNELS ;CH= 47.5-"%2/&QUICK ME-/29#(!..%,3 522 Tunable memory recall frequencies /&&/. 44TUNABLE-%-/292%#!,,&2%15%.#)%3 OFF3CAN23 Program scan partially slowed /&&/. 4902/'2!-3#!.0!24)!,,9SLOWED /.24 3LOWDOWNFREQUENCYRANGEFORTHEPROGRAMSCAN 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500 ;(Z= 4902/'2!-3,/7SCAN RAN'% 30025 Program scan hold /&&/. 5002/'2!-SCAN HOLDOFF26 3CANRESUMEMETHOD 4/#/ 50SCAN RES5-%-%4(/$ TOAuto Mode 27 Auto mode operation /./&& 53AUTO MOD%/0%2!4)/. OFF$30&UNCTION28 33"lLTERTYPESELECTION 1/ 2 40SSB FILT%2490%3%,%#4)/. ª(),/29 33"$!4!lLTERTYPESELECTION 1/ 2 4033"DATA FIL4%2490%3%,%#4)/. 7)$4(3()&430 Auto notch tracking speed 0 ~ 4 (1 step) 41!54/NOTCH TR!#+).'30%%$ 231 48lLTERFOR33"!-LOWCUT 10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ ;(Z= 3448&),4%2&/2SSB/AM L/7#54 30032 48lLTERFOR33"!-HIGHCUT 2500/ 2600/ 2700/ 2800/ ;(Z= 3448&),4%2&/2SSB/AM H)'(#54 2700
17MENU SETUP 4Category No. Description Settings** Ref. PageDisplay* Default**$30&UNCTION(continued)33 48lLTERFOR33"$!4!LOWCUT 10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ ;(Z= 3448&),4%2&/233"DATA LOW#54 30034 48lLTERFOR33"$!4!HIGHCUT 2500/ 2600/ 2700/ 2800/ ;(Z= 3448&),4%2&/233"DATA HIG(#54 270035 3PEECHPROCESSOREFFECT 3/&4(!2$ 3330%%#(02/#%33/2EFFECT (!2$%QUALIZER36$3048EQUALIZERO&&/FF(B(IGHBOOST(B(IGHBOOST&0Formant pass, bb1: Bass boost1,  BB"ASSBOOSTC#ONVENTIONAL 55SER2ESERVEDFOR!2#0SOFTWARE/&&("("&0""""#5 34$30TX EQUAL):%2 OFF37$3028EQUALIZERO&&/FF(B(IGHBOOST(B(IGHBOOST&0Formant pass, bb1 Bass boost1,  BB"ASSBOOST&,!4&LAT 55SER2ESERVEDFOR!2#0SOFTWARE/&&("("&0""""&,!45 57$30RX EQUAL):%2 OFF#738 %LECTRONICKEYERMODE A/ B 35%,%#42/.)#KEYER MO$% B39 +EYINGPRIORITYOVERPLAYBACK /&&/. 36KEYING P2)/2)49/6%20,!9"!#+ OFF40 #728PITCH48SIDETONEFREQUENCY ^;(Z=STEP 24CW RX PI4#(483)$%4/.%&2%15%.#9 80041 #7RISETIME ;MS= 36CW RISE4)-% 642 #7KEYINGDOTDASHWEIGHTRATIO !54/^ (0.1 step) 36CW WEIGH4).' !54/43 2EVERSE#7KEYINGAUTOWEIGHTRATIO /&&/. 36REVERSED#77%)'(4).' OFF44 Bug key function /&&/. 36BUG KEY&5.#4)/. OFF45 2EVERSEDDOTANDDASHKEYING /&&/. 382%6%23%$DOT AND$!3(+%9).' OFF46-)#50$7.KEYPADDLEFUNCTIONPF: PF key    PA: Paddle PF/ PA 38-)#UP/DWN K%9&5.#4)/. PF47 !UTO#748WHENKEYINGIN33" /&&/. 38AUTO CW487(%.+%9).').33" OFF48&REQUENCYCORRECTIONFORCHANGING33"TO#7 /&&/.38&2%15%.#9#/22%#4)/.&/2SSB-TO-C7#(!.'% OFF
184  MENU SETUPCategory No. Description Settings** Ref. PageDisplay* Default**#7CONTINUED 49.O"REAKINOPERATIONWHILEADJUSTINGKEYINGspeed /&&/.35NO BREAK-IN/0%2!4)/.7(),%!$*534).'+%9).'30%%$ OFF&3+50 &3+SHIFT ;(Z= 39FSK SHIFT17051 &3+KEYINGPOLARITY /&&/. 392%6%23%$FSK KEY$/7.0/,!2)49 OFF52 &3+TONEFREQUENCY ;(Z= 39FSK TONE&2%15%.#9 2125FM 53-)#GAINFOR&-,OW-ID(I 1 ~ 3 22FM MIC G!). 148#ONTROL54 Fine transmission power tuning /&&/. 58FINE TRA.3-)40/7%2#(!.'%34%03 OFF55 Time-out timer OFF/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30 (min) 58TIME-OUT4)-%2 OFFTransverter 56 Xverter/ power down of Xverter OFF/ 1/ 2 5886%24%20/7%2$/7./&XVERTER OFFAntenna Tuner57 TX hold when AT completes the tuning /&&/. 52!.4%..!45.%2TX HOLD OFF58 In-line AT while receiving /&&/. 52!.4%..!TUNER FO22%#%04)/. OFF,INEAR!MP59 ,INEARAMPLIlERCONTROLRELAYFOR(&BAND OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 55HF LINEA2!-0,)&)%2#/.42/,2%,!9 OFF60 ,INEARAMPLIlERCONTROLRELAYFOR-(ZBAND OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 5550MHZ LI.%!2!-0,)&)%2#/.42/,2%,!9 OFFMessage61 #ONSTANTRECORDING /&&/. 63CONSTANT2%#/2$).' /.62 2EPEATTHEPLAYBACK /&&/. 36, 620,!9"!#+REPEAT OFF63 Interval time for repeating the playback ^;S=STEP 36, 620,!9"!#+INTERVAL4)-% 103PLIT4RANSFER643PLITFREQUENCYTRANSFERINMASTERSLAVEOPERATION /&&/.60TRANSFER30,)4&2%15%.#9$!4!4/!./4(%242!.3#%)6%2 OFF650ERMITTOWRITETHETRANSFERRED3PLITFREQUENCIESTOthe target VFOs/&&/. 60COPY SPL)4&2%15%.#9$!4!4/6&/ OFFTX Inhibit 66 TX inhibit /&&/. 34TX INHIBIT OFF
19MENU SETUP 4Category No. Description Settings** Ref. PageDisplay* Default**0##OMMUNICATION67 #/-PORTCOMMUNICATIONSPEED 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200 60COM PORT"!5$2!4% 9600 (bps)68 53"PORTCOMMUNICATIONSPEED 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200 60USB PORT"!5$2!4% 115200 (bps)%XTERNAL!UDIO(Input/ Output)69Audio input line selection for data communications !##53"61!5$)/).054LINE SEL%#4)/.&/2$!4!#/--5.)#!4)/.3 !##70 3OURCEFOR0443%.$TRANSMISSION &2/.42%!2 61SOURCE/&0443%.$42!.3-)33)/. &2/.471!UDIOLEVELOF53"INPUTFORDATACOMMUNICATIONS 0 ~ 9 (1 step)61!5$)/,%6%,/&USB INPU4&/2$!4!#/--5.)#!4)/.3 472!UDIOLEVELOF53"OUTPUTFORDATACOMMUNICATIONS 0 ~ 9 (1 step)61!5$)/,%6%,/&USB OUTP54&/2$!4!#/--5.)#!4)/.3 473!UDIOLEVELOF!##INPUTFORDATACOMMUNICATIONS 0 ~ 9 (1 step)61!5$)/,%6%,/&ACC2 INP54&/2$!4!#/--5.)#!4)/.3 474!5$)/LEVELOF!##OUTPUTFORDATAcommunications 0 ~ 9 (1 step)61!5$)/,%6%,/&ACC2 OUT054&/2$!4!#/--5.)#!4)/.3 475-IXINGBEEPTONESFOR!##53"AUDIOOUTPUT /&&/.61MIXING B%%04/.%3&/2!##53"!5$)//54054 OFF%XTERNALAccessory #ONTROL76 Data VOX /&&/. 326/8/0%2!4)/.WITH DAT!).054 OFF77 Data VOX delay time 0 ~ 100 (5 step) 33DATA VOX DELA94)-% 5078 $ATA6/8GAINFORTHE53"AUDIOINPUT 0 ~ 9 (1 step) 33USB VOX'!). 479 $ATA6/8GAINFORTHE!##TERMINAL 0 ~ 9 (1 step) 33ACC2 VOX'!). 480 0+3POLARITY /&&/. 662%6%23%$PKS POLA2)49 OFF81 Busy lockout (TX)/&&/. 34"539&2%15%.#942!.3-)33)/.LOCKOUT OFF82 #4#33MUTECONTROL 1/ 2 61#4#33MUTE CON42/, 183 031CONTROLSIGNALLOGIC ,//0%. 61PSQ OUTP54,/')# ,/84 031SOURCEOUTPUTCONDITION /&&"3931,3.$"393.$31,3.$ 61PSQ SOUR#% 31,85 $26CONNECTOROUTPUTFUNCTIONMODE $2/!.4 52DRV CONN%#4/2&5.#4)/. $2/
204  MENU SETUPCategory No. Description Settings** Ref. PageDisplay* Default**Timer 86 APO (Auto Power Off) function /&&;MIN= 52AUTO POW%2/&& OFF0&+EYS87 Front panel PF A key assignment 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56&2/.40!.%,PF A KEY!33)'.-%.4 ;6/)#%=88 Front panel PF B key assignment 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56&2/.40!.%,PF B KEY!33)'.-%.4 ;6/)#%=89 &RONTPANEL2)4KEYASSIGNMENT 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56RIT KEY !33)'.-%.4 16590 Front panel XIT key assignment 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56XIT KEY!33)'.-%.4 16691 &RONTPANEL#,KEYASSIGNMENT 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56CL KEY A33)'.-%.4 16792 &RONTPANEL-5,4)#(KEYASSIGNMENT 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56MULTI CH+%9!33)'.-%.4 13193 &RONTPANEL-5,4)#(KEYASSIGNMENT#7 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56CW MULTI#(+%9!33)'.-%.4 13394 Microphone PF 1 key assignment 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56-)#PF 1 KEY!33)'.-%.4 151;!"=95 Microphone PF 2 key assignment 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56-)#PF 2 KEY!33)'.-%.4 148;30,)4=96 Microphone PF 3 key assignment 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56-)# PF 3 KEY!33)'.-%.4 154;-6=97 Microphone PF 4 key assignment 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56-)#PF 4 KEY!33)'.-%.4 ;-/.)4/2=98 -ICROPHONE$7.KEYASSIGNMENT 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56MIC DOWN+%9!33)'.-%.4 ;$/7.=99 -ICROPHONE50KEYASSIGNMENT 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,  200 ~ 209, OFF 56MIC UP K%9!33)'.-%.4 208;50= 4HEBOLDEDLETTERINGOFTHEDISPLAYMESSAGEISWHATAPPEARSONTHEDISPLAYWHILEPAUSED 3ETTINGSANDDEFAULTVALUESMAYBEMODIlED!FTERCHANGINGTHISSETTINGVIATHEMENUTURNTHEPOWER/&&ANDTHENBACK/.TOIMPLEMENTTHECHANGE
21MENU SETUP 4CHARACTER ENTRY7HENCHARACTERENTRYISREQUIREDACURSORWILLAPPEARon the display.1 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [Q-M.IN] or [Q-MR].2   Turn the MULTI/CH control or press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select your desired character.s 9OUCANDELETETHESELECTEDCHARACTERBYpressing [CL].3 2EPEATSTEPSANDTOENTERTHEREMAININGcharacters.4 Press [MENU] to set the entry and to exit character entry mode.s 0RESS[CLR] at any time to cancel character entry mode and return to the Menu selection.Available alphanumeric characters:!"#$%&'()*+,-./01Q2345678Y Z (space)   + – / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Note: 2EFERTOPAGETOCHANGETHE0OWER/NMESSAGEANDPAGETOREGISTERA-EMORY#HANNELNAME
225  BASIC COMMUNICATIONSSSB TRANSMISSIONSSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF Amateur radio bands.  Compared with other voice modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth for communications.  SSB also allows long distance communications with minimum transmission power.If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.1 Select an operating frequency.2 Press [LSB/USB] until “USB” or “LSB” appears on the operating mode display.s )FTHEDESIREDSIDEBANDh53"vORh,3"vDOESnot appear, select the other sideband first.  Then, press [LSB/USB].  The mode indicator changes to your desired sideband.s h53"vREPRESENTSTHEUPPERSIDEBANDAND“LSB” represents the lower sideband.  Normally, USB is used for the communications for  10 MHz and above while LSB is used for the frequencies below 10 MHz.3 Press [MIC (CAR)] to adjust the Microphone gain.s 4HECURRENTGAINLEVELAPPEARSONTHESUBdisplay.4  Press and hold Mic [PTT].s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSREDs 2EFERTOh6/8v[PAGE32} for information on AUTOMATIC4828SWITCHING5 Speak into the microphone and turn the  MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects your voice level but does not exceed the ALC limit.s 3PEAKINYOURNORMALTONEANDLEVELOFVOICESpeaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end.s 9OUMAYWANTTOUSETHE3PEECH0ROCESSOR2EFERTOh30%%#(02/#%33/2v[PAGE33} for details.6 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode.s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSGREENORTURNSOFFdepending on the SQL control position.7 Press [MIC (CAR)] or [CLR] to exit the Microphone gain adjustment.2EFERTOh#/--5.)#!4).'!)$3vBEGINNINGONpage 30, for information on additional useful operation functions.FM TRANSMISSION&-ISACOMMONMODEFORCOMMUNICATINGON6(&ORUHF frequencies.  As for HF and the 6 m band,  29 MHz and 51-54 MHz bands are commonly used FOR&-OPERATION9OUCANALSOUTILIZEMMBANDrepeaters to reach your friends when they are outside or skipped over from your coverage.  Although FM requires a wider bandwidth when compared to SSB or AM mode, it has the finest audio quality among these modes.  When combined with the full-quieting aspect of FM signals, which suppresses background noise on the frequency, FM can be the best method for maintaining casual communications with your local friends.If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.1 Select an operating frequency.2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until “FM” appears.s )Fh&-vDOESNOTAPPEARSELECTh!-vTHENPRESS[FM/AM (FM-N)].  The mode indicator changes to “FM”.3  Press and hold Mic [PTT].s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSREDs 2EFERTOh6/8v[PAGE32} for information on AUTOMATIC4828SWITCHING4 Speak into the microphone in your normal voice.s 3PEAKINGTOOCLOSETOTHEMICROPHONEORTOOloudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end.s 9OUCANSWITCHTHE-ICROPHONEGAINFOR&-BETWEEN.ORMAL-EDIUMAND(IGHby using Menu No. 53.ORMALISUSUALLYAPPROPRIATEHOWEVERSELECT(IGHIFOTHERstations report that your modulation is weak.  5 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode.s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSGREENORTURNSOFFdepending on the SQL control position.2EFERTOh#/--5.)#!4).'!)$3vBEGINNINGONpage 30, for additional information on useful operation functions.Note:  Microphone gain adjustment for SSB or AM has no EFFECTIN&-MODE)N&-MODEYOUMUSTSELECT.ORMAL-EDIUMOR(IGHIN-ENU.O53.
23BASIC COMMUNICATIONS  5  AM TRANSMISSIONEach mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its OWNADVANTAGES!LTHOUGHLONGDISTANCE$8CONTACTSmay be less common while using AM, the superior audio quality characteristic of AM operation is one reason why some hams prefer this mode.If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.1 Select an operating frequency.2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until “AM” appears.s )Fh!-vDOESNOTAPPEARSELECTh&-vlRSTTHENpress [FM/AM (FM-N)].  The mode indicator changes to “AM”.3 Press [MIC (CAR)] to enter the Microphone gain adjustment mode.s 4HECURRENTGAINLEVELAPPEARSONTHESUBdisplay.4  Press and hold Mic [PTT].s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSREDs 2EFERTOh6/8v[PAGE]FORINFORMATIONONAUTOMATIC4828SWITCHING5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the  MULTI/CH control so that the power meter slightly reflects your voice level.s 3PEAKINYOURNORMALTONEANDLEVELOFVOICESpeaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end.s 9OUMAYWANTTOUSETHE3PEECH0ROCESSOR2EFERTOh30%%#(02/#%33/2v[PAGE33} for details.6 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode.s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSGREENORTURNSOFFdepending on the SQL control position.7 Press [MIC (CAR)] or [CLR] to exit the Microphone gain adjustment mode.2EFERTOh#/--5.)#!4).'!)$3vBEGINNINGONpage 30, for information on additional useful operation functions.Note: 7HENTHE48POWERMETERREADINGEXCEEDSTHEVALUETHATYOUSPECIlEDINTHE480OWERSETTING[PAGE]DECREASETHEmicrophone gain or adjust your tone and level of voice.NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM3ELECTWIDEBANDORNARROWBAND48DEVIATIONdepending on whether the other station is using wide band or narrow band filter for FM mode.  While “NAR” appears, the TS-590S transceiver transmits signals in narrow band FM but the reception IF filter bandwidth REMAINSUNCHANGED7IDE4HEDEVIATIONSELECTIONis crucial to avoid audio distortion or insufficient intelligibility that the other station will encounter.1 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until “FM” appears.sIf “FM” does not appear, select “AM” first, then press [FM/AM (FM-N)].  The mode indicator changes to “FM”.2  Press and hold [FM/AM (FM-N)] to toggle the SELECTIONBETWEENWIDEANDNARROW48DEVIATIONs h vAPPEARSWHENNARROW48DEVIATIONISselected.CW TRANSMISSIONCW operators know that this mode is very reliable when communicating under worst conditions.  It may be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being equally as useful in poor conditions.  These modes, however, do not have the long history of service nor the simplicity that CW provides.This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that supports a variety of functions.  For details on using THESEFUNCTIONSREFERTOh%,%#42/.)#+%9%2v[PAGE35}.If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.1 Select the operating frequency.2 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until “CW” appears.s )Fh#7vDOESNOTAPPEARSELECTh&3+vlRSTTHENpress [CW/FSK (REV)].  The mode indicator changes to “CW”.s 4OPRECISELYTUNEINANOTHERSTATIONUSE!UTOZero-beat.  Refer to “AUTO ZERO-BEAT”  [PAGE24}.3 Press [SEND].s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSRED4 Operate the Keys or Paddle.s !SYOUTRANSMITYOUSHOULDHEARASIDETONEthat lets you monitor your own transmission.5 Press [SEND] to return to Reception mode.s 4HE4828,%$LIGHTSGREENORTURNSOFFdepending on the SQL control setting.
245  BASIC COMMUNICATIONSAUTO ZERO-BEATUse Auto Zero-beat before transmitting to tune in a CW station.  Auto Zero-beat automatically and exactly matches your transmit frequency with the station you are receiving.  Neglecting to do this will reduce your chances of being heard by the other station.1 Tune to the CW signal using the Tuning control.2 Press [CW T. (AGC OFF)] to start Auto Zero-beat while CW is selected for the operating mode.s h#745.%vAPPEARSs 9OURRECEPTIONFREQUENCYAUTOMATICALLYCHANGESSOTHATTHEPITCHTONEOFTHERECEIVEDSIGNALEXACTLYMATCHESTHE48SIDETONE28PITCHFREQUENCYTHATYOUHAVESELECTED2EFERTOh483)$%4/.%280)4#(&2%15%.#9v[BELOW]s 7HENMATCHINGISCOMPLETEDh#745.%vdisappears.s )FMATCHINGISUNSUCCESSFULTHEPREVIOUSfrequency is restored.3 To quit Auto Zero-beat, press [CW T. (AGC OFF)] or  [CLR].Note:◆  When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is normally within ±5 Hz.◆  Auto Zero-beat may fail if the keying speed of the target station is too slow or if some interference is present.◆ When the RIT function is ON, only RIT frequencies change to make the Auto Zero-beat adjustment.TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCYAs you send CW, you will hear tones from THETRANSCEIVERSPEAKER4HESEARECALLED48TRANSMISSIONSIDETONES,ISTENINGTOTHESETONESYOUCANMONITORWHATYOUARETRANSMITTING9OU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.28RECEPTIONPITCHREFERSTOTHEFREQUENCYOF#7THATyou hear after tuning in a CW station.On this transceiver, the frequency of the sidetone and 28PITCHAREEQUALANDSELECTABLE!CCESS-ENU.O40 to select the frequency that is most comfortable for you.  The selectable range is from 300 Hz to 1000 Hz INSTEPSOF(ZDEFAULTIS(Z4OCHANGETHEVOLUMEOFTHE48SIDETONEACCESSMenu No. 06.  The selections range from 1 to 20 and /&&DEFAULTIS10Note:◆ The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of THE48SIDETONE◆ 7HENCHANGINGTHE#7PITCHSIDETONETHESHIFTAMOUNTOFTHERECEIVElLTERISAUTOMATICALLYAPPLIEDTOTHE#7PITCHSIDETONE)N1UICK-EMORYMODETHE#7PITCHSIDETONEis not revised since the receive filter information stored in the 1UICK-EMORYHASPRIORITYCARRIER LEVELWhen using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you can adjust the carrier level.1  Press and hold [MIC (CAR].s 4HECURRENTGAINLEVELAPPEARSONTHESUBdisplay.2 Turn the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reads within the limits of the ALC zone.s &OR!-MODEADJUSTTHEMULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter just begins to indicate.3  Press and hold [MIC (CAR] again or press [CLR] to complete the setting.POWER ON MESSAGEEach time you switch the transceiver ON, h+%.7//$vDEFAULTAPPEARSONTHESUBDISPLAYFORAPPROXIMATELYSECONDS9OUCANPROGRAMYOURFAVORITEMESSAGEINPLACEOFTHEDEFAULTMESSAGE9OUCANENTERAMESSAGEUSINGUPTOCHARACTERS1   Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN][Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No 01.2   Press [M.IN][SCAN (SG.SEL)] to begin editing the message.3 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [Q-M.IN] or [Q-MR].4   Press [M.IN][SCAN (SG.SEL)] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select your desired character.s 9OUCANDELETETHESELECTEDCHARACTERBYpressing [CL].5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the remaining characters.6 Press [MENU] to set the entry and exit character entry mode.s 0RESS[CLR] at any time to cancel character entry mode and exit the Menu mode.
256  ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONSSPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATIONUsually 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 referred to as “split-frequency operation”.  One typical case which requires this type of operation is when you use  an FM repeater {page 26}.  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 [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.s h ” or “ ” appears to show which VFO is selected.2 Select an operating frequency.s 4HISFREQUENCYWILLBEUSEDFORTRANSMISSIONs 4OCOPYTHESELECTED6&/FREQUENCYTOTHEother VFO, press and hold [A/B (A=B)].3 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select the other VFO.4 Select an operating frequency.s 4HISFREQUENCYWILLBEUSEDFORRECEPTION5 Press [SPLIT].s h ” appears.s %ACHTIMEYOUPRESS[A/B (A=B)], the reception  and transmission frequencies are swapped.6 To quit split-frequency operation, press [SPLIT] again.s h ” disappears.SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT TRANSMISSIONWhen the shiftable function of the RX frequency in split transmission is set to ON, it is possible to change the RX frequency by turning the Tuning control during split transmission. (When it is set to OFF, the TX frequency changes by turning the Tuning control during split transmission.)1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 20.2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select “on” 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.s 7HENYOUSWITCHTHETRANSCEIVER/.WHILETHISfunction is set to ON, the decimal point at the right end digit of the main display flashes for approximately 2 seconds after the Power On message is displayed.DIRECTLY ENTERING THE FREQUENCY SPLIT SPECIFIED BY A DXerTo directly enter the difference between the TX and RX frequencies specified by a DXer, follow the instruction below while receiving on the main band of a signal from the DXer.1  Press and hold [SPLIT].s h ” blinks.2 %NTERTHEFREQUENCYDIFFERENCETHEhSPLITvINTHEorder of kHz as specified by the DX station.If the frequency specified by the DXer is higher than your current frequency, enter the specified frequency in the order of kHz using the numeric and band-select keypad. Conversely, if the specified frequency is lower, prefix a value of "0" to the frequency.s &OREXAMPLEENTERAVALUEOFTOINCREMENTthe frequency by 5 kHz, and enter a value of "05" to decrement the frequency by 5 kHz.s h ” switches from split operation to simplex operation.Note:◆ Pressing [SPLIT] switches from split operation to simplex operation.◆ To temporarily receive using the transmit frequency, use the 4&3%4FUNCTIONTURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCYTo directly search for the transmit frequency by rotating the Tuning control, follow the instruction below while receiving on the main band of a signal from the DX station.1  Press and hold [SPLIT].s h ” blinks.2 Turn the Tuning control to search for the frequency.s 4HEFREQUENCYCANBECHANGEDEVENIFTHEfrequency has been locked.s 0RESS[CLR] to stop searching.3 Press [SPLIT] to end.s 4HEFREQUENCYISCONlGUREDASTHETRANSMITfrequency and split operation begins.s h ” lights.
266  ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONSTF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET)4&3%4ALLOWSYOUTOTEMPORARILYSWITCHYOURtransmission frequency and reception frequency.  Canceling this function immediately restores the original transmission and reception frequencies.   "YACTIVATING4&3%4YOUCANLISTENONYOURTRANSMITfrequency, and change it while listening.  This allows you to check whether or not the newly selected transmission frequency is free of interference.1 Configure split-frequency operation as explained in the previous section.2  Press and hold [TF-SET], then turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to change the transmission frequency.s 4HETRANSCEIVERRECEIVESONTHEFREQUENCYASyou change, but the frequency shown on the sub-display (the original reception frequency) stays unchanged.3 Release [TF-SET].s 9OUARENOWRECEIVINGAGAINONYOURORIGINALreception frequency.Successfully contacting a DX station in a pileup often depends on making a well-timed call on a clear frequency.  That is, it is important to select a relatively clear transmission frequency and to transmit at the exact instant when the DX station is listening but the majority of the groups aren’t transmitting.  Switch your reception and transmission frequencies by using THE4&3%4FUNCTIONANDLISTENTOYOURTRANSMISSIONfrequency.  You will soon learn the rhythm of the DX station and the pileup.  The more proficient you become at using this function, the more DX stations you will contact.Note:◆ 4&3%4ISDISABLEDWHILETRANSMITTING◆  You can change the transmission frequency even when the Frequency lock function is ON.◆ An RIT offset frequency is not added; however, an XIT offset FREQUENCYISADDEDTOTHETRANSMITFREQUENCYDURING4&3%4FM REPEATER OPERATIONMost Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate reception and transmission frequency.  The transmission frequency may be higher or lower than the reception frequency.  In addition, some repeaters may require the transceiver to transmit a subtone before the repeater can be used.Compared to simplex communication, you can usually transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater.  Repeaters are typically located on a mountain top or other elevated location.  Often THEYOPERATEATHIGHER%20%FFECTIVE2ADIATEDPower) than a typical station.  This combination of ELEVATIONANDHIGH%20ALLOWSCOMMUNICATIONSOVERconsiderable distances.HF/ 6 m band repeaters usually operate in the  29 MHz FM sub-band and 51-54 MHz band.  This special service combines the advantages of FM operation, good fidelity with noise and interference immunity, with the excitement of HF DX (long DISTANCECOMMUNICATIONS%VENONAQUIETDAY 10 m FM provides reliable around-town communications with the potential for sudden DX from across the country or around the world.Note:◆  When programming 2 separate frequencies using 2 VFOs, be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs.◆  When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your signal to “talk-off” (break up) through the repeater.29.520 MHz88.5 Hz29.520 MHz88.5 Hz29.620 MHz29.620 MHz1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.s h ” or “ ” appears to show which VFO is selected.2 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control to select the reception frequency.3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM mode.4  Press and hold [A/B (A=B)] to duplicate the frequencies and other data to the other VFO.5 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control to select the transmission frequency.6 Press [AGC/T (SEL] to turn the Tone function ON if the repeater requires a subtone.s h ” appears.s 2EFERTOh3ELECTINGA4ONE&REQUENCYvFORMOREdetails on the subtone {page 27}.
27ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS  6  ■  Activating the Tone Function1 Confirm that FM mode has been selected on the VFO(s) {page 10}.s 7HENUSING6&/SYOUMUSTSELECT&-mode on both VFOs.2 Press [AGC/T (SEL)].s h ” appears.Note:  You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS function.■  Selecting a Tone Frequency1 While “ ” appears (Tone function is ON), press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)].s 4HECURRENTTONEFREQUENCYAPPEARS The default is 88.5 Hz.2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the desired tone frequency.s 4HEAVAILABLETONEFREQUENCIESARELISTEDINthe table below.3  Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting.No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz)00 67.0 11 97.4 22 141.3 33 206.501 69.3 12 100.0 23 146.2 34 210.702 71.9 13 103.5 24 151.4 35 218.103 74.4 14 107.2 25 156.7 36 225.704 77.0 15 110.9 26 162.2 37 229.105 79.7 16 114.8 27 167.9 38 233.606 82.5 17 118.8 28 173.8 39 241.807 85.4 18 123.0 29 179.9 40 250.308 88.5 19 127.3 30 186.2 41 254.109 91.5 20 131.8 31 192.8 42 175010 94.8 21 136.5 32 203.5 -- --Note:◆  You can select a tone frequency independent of a CTCSS frequency.◆ When 1750 Hz is selected, the transceiver sends a  500 ms tone burst each time transmission starts.  You cannot transmit 1750 Hz tone manually. s 4OQUITTHE3UBTONEFUNCTIONPRESS[AGC/T (SEL)] twice.7 Press [SPLIT].s h ” appears.8 Press [A/B (A=B)] to return to the original reception frequency.9 Press Mic [PTT] to transmit.s 4HE6&/CHANGESTOTHEOTHER6&/TOTRANSMITs %ACHTIMEYOUPRESS[A/B (A=B)], the reception  and transmission frequencies are swapped.10 Press [SPLIT] to quit split-frequency operation.s h ” disappears.The data that you select in steps 1 to 8 can be stored in memory.  Refer to “Split-Frequency Channels” {page 43}.Note:◆  When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your signal to “talk-off” (break up) through the repeater.◆ To check the tone frequency stored in a memory channel, recall the desired memory channel and press [AGC/T (SEL)].TRANSMITTING A TONEIn general, FM repeaters require the transceiver to transmit a sub-audible tone to prevent other repeaters on the same frequency from locking each other up.  The required tone frequency differs among repeaters.  Repeaters also differ in their requirements for either continuous or burst tones.  For the appropriate selections for your accessible repeaters, consult your local repeater reference.After completing the tone settings, pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes the transceiver to transmit the selected tone.  If you have selected a 1750 Hz tone, the transceiver sends a 500 ms tone burst each time transmission starts.Note:  If you store tone settings in a memory channel, you need NOTREPROGRAMEACHTIME2EFERTOh-%-/29&%!452%3v{page 43}.
286  ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS8 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the appropriate CTCSS frequency.s 4HESELECTABLE#4#33FREQUENCIESARELISTEDINthe table below.9  Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting.No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz)00 67.0 11 97.4 22 141.3 33 206.501 69.3 12 100.0 23 146.2 34 210.702 71.9 13 103.5 24 151.4 35 218.103 74.4 14 107.2 25 156.7 36 225.704 77.0 15 110.9 26 162.2 37 229.105 79.7 16 114.8 27 167.9 38 233.606 82.5 17 118.8 28 173.8 39 241.807 85.4 18 123.0 29 179.9 40 250.308 88.5 19 127.3 30 186.2 41 254.109 91.5 20 131.8 31 192.8 -- --10 94.8 21 136.5 32 203.5 -- --You will hear calls only when the selected tone is received.  To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone.Skip steps 7 and 8 if you have already programmed the appropriate CTCSS frequency.Note: ◆  When using split-frequency operation, select FM mode on both VFOs to use CTCSS.◆  You can select a CTCSS frequency independent of a tone frequency.◆  You cannot use the CTCSS function with the Tone function.CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCANThis function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received signal.  You may find this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group are using.1 While the CTCSS function is ON, press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)].s 4HECURRENT#4#33FREQUENCYAPPEARS2 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to activate the CTCSS frequency ID scan.s 7HILETHETRANSCEIVERISRECEIVINGASIGNALh ” blinks and every CTCSS frequency is scanned.  When the CTCSS frequency is identified, the transceiver stops scanning and the identified frequency is displayed.TONE FREQUENCY ID SCANThis function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal.  You may find this useful when you do not know the tone frequency that the repeater uses.1 While the Tone function is ON (“ ” is visible), press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)].s 4HECURRENTTONEFREQUENCYAPPEARS2 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to activate the Tone frequency ID scan.s 7HILETHETRANSCEIVERISRECEIVINGASIGNALh ”  blinks and every tone frequency is scanned.  When the tone frequency is identified, the transceiver stops scanning and the identified frequency is displayed.s 0RESS[SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop scanning while the tone frequency ID scan is active.s 0RESS[SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume scanning.Note:  Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress.FM CTCSS OPERATIONYou may sometimes want to hear calls only from  specific persons.  When using FM mode, the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency.   A CTCSS tone is sub-audible and is selectable from among the 42 tone frequencies.  Select the same CTCSS tone as the other stations in your group.  You will not hear calls from stations other than those using the same CTCSS tone.Note:  CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private.  It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.s h ” or “ ” appears to show which VFO is selected.2 Select the 29 MHz band or the 51-54 MHz band using [28 (9)] or [50 (0)].3 Select the desired frequency with the Tuning control or MULTI/CH control.4 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM mode.5 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch.6 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until “ ” appears.7 While “ ” is visible, press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)].s 4HECURRENT#4#33FREQUENCYAPPEARSDEFAULTis 88.5 Hz).
29ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS  6  s 0RESS[SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop scanning while the CTCSS frequency ID scan is active.s 0RESS[SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume scanning.Note:  Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress.CROSS TONEUse this feature when using different uplink and downlink tones to access a repeater.  You can set a transmission Tone frequency and reception CTCSS frequency to different frequencies.To set the transmission tone:1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.2 Select your desired transmission frequency.3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM.4 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until “ ” appears.5  Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)], then turn the MULTI/CH control to select your desired Tone frequency.6  Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting.To set the reception tone:1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select the other VFO.2 Select your desired reception frequency.3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM.4 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until “ ” appears.5  Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)], then turn the MULTI/CH control to select your desired CTCSS frequency.6  Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting.To set the Cross tone:1 Press [SPLIT].s h30,)4vAPPEARSONTHEDISPLAY2 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until “ ” appears.Note:  hen the cross tone function is ON, the Tone and CTCSS frequency cannot be changed. To change the Tone or CTCSS frequency, press [AGC/T (SEL)] to turn Tone or CTCSS ON, then change the setting.

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