JVC KENWOOD 407110 Scanning Receiver User Manual
JVC KENWOOD Corporation Scanning Receiver
Users Manual
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HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER
TS-590SG
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Š B5A-0180-00 (K, E)
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and other intellectual properties for the product and
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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
speciďŹcally described in this manual, JVC KENWOOD
Corporation shall be free from any responsibility for
any defects and indemnities for any damages or
losses.
INDEMNITY
s JVC KENWOOD Corporation takes all appropriate
measures to ensure all descriptions in this manual
are accurate; however, this manual may still contain
typographical errors (âtyposâ) 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 speciďŹcations, 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
ďŹash 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 ďŹles 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 speciďŹcally 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.
THANK YOU
NOTICE TO THE USER
Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TS-590S
transceiver. It has been developed by a team of
engineers determined to continue the tradition of
excellence and innovation in KENWOOD transceivers.
One or more of the following statements may be
applicable for this equipment.
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 ďŹght QRM and QRN.
As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also
ďŹnd that KENWOOD is pursuing âuser friendlinessâ.
For example, each time you change the Menu No. in
Menu mode, you will see scrolling messages on the
display, telling you what you are selecting.
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated and some features may be new to you.
Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the
designers. Allow the manual to guide you through the
learning process now, then act as a reference in the
coming years.
FEATURES
!LL MODE OPERATION FROM (& TO -(Z AMATEUR
radio band
(Z K(Z ROOlNG lLTER
3UPERIOR #. RESPONSE BY THE $$3 LARGELY
decreases the noise of the undesired signal.
)& $30 THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF BIT mOATING POINT
DSP
$IGITAL .OISE "LANKER
0# INTERFACE VIA A 5NIVERSAL 3ERIAL "US PORT
(B-type)
$RIVE OUTPUT AND 28 ONLY ANTENNA CONNECTOR
$IRECT BAND KEYS
"UILT IN !NTENNA 4UNER FOR THE (& -(Z BAND
7 OUTPUT POWER FOR 33" #7 &3+ &- AND
7 OUTPUT POWER FOR !-
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Changes or modiďŹcations to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modiďŹcations 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 FCC
This 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.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
$IRECTIVE %#
The use of the warning symbol
means the equipment is
subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.
This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in
the countries below.
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Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment
and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate
waste collection systems)
Firmware Copyrights
The title to and ownership of copyrights for ďŹrmware embedded in
+%.7//$ PRODUCT MEMORIES ARE RESERVED FOR *6# +%.7//$
Corporation.
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.
BEFORE STARTING
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Amateur radio regulations vary from country to
country. ConďŹrm your local amateur radio regulations
and requirements before operating the transceiver.
After 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.
$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 speciďŹed by the car manufacturer
to avoid interference with other electric devices used
in the vehicle. Consult your car manufacturer and
amateur radio equipment dealer for the requirements
and installation.
MARKET CODES
Accessory
The market code is shown on the carton box.
Refer to the speciďŹcations {page } for information on
the available operating frequencies.
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
The writing conventions described below have
been followed to simplify instructions and avoid
unnecessary repetition.
Instruction
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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 [ ].
K-type E-type
DC power cable
Line ďŹlter (with
retaining band)
â
Fuse
! FOR $#
power cable
Fuse
! FOR AN
external
antenna tuner
DIN plug
PIN
DIN plug
PIN
Screw set
For bracket
Plastic spacer
For bracket
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Spanish
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German
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Dutch
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Instruction Manual
Action
Press [KEY].
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Microphone
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Comment
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PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions to prevent
ďŹre, 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 GROUNDING
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
,OCATE THE TRANSCEIVER AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES
such as a radiator, stove, ampliďŹer or other devices
that produce substantial amounts of heat.
$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.
$ISCONNECT THE INPUT POWER CABLE FROM THE POWER
source when the transceiver is not used for long
periods of time.
2EMOVE THE TRANSCEIVERS 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.
%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.
$O NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM ANY KIND OF CONlGURATION
or menu setup while driving.
$O NOT WEAR HEADPHONES WHILE DRIVING
)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.
(& -(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
-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.
,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.
$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.
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.
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CONTENTS
THANK YOU ......................................................................... i
FEATURES ........................................................................... i
NOTICE TO THE USER ......................................................... i
BEFORE STARTING ............................................................. ii
MARKET CODES ................................................................. ii
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED ................................ ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................. ii
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. iii
CONTENTS ........................................................................ iv
CHAPTER 1
INSTALLATION
ANTENNA CONNECTION .....................................................1
GROUND CONNECTION ......................................................1
LIGHTNING PROTECTION ..................................................1
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ....................................1
UTILIZING THE BAIL...........................................................2
REPLACING FUSES ...........................................................2
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ..............................................2
FRONT PANEL .................................................................2
Headphones (PHONES) .............................................2
Microphone (MIC) .....................................................2
REAR PANEL ...................................................................2
External Speaker (EXT.SP) .........................................2
Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)................................2
CHAPTER 2
GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL ....................................................................4
LCD DISPLAY .....................................................................7
REAR PANEL ......................................................................9
MICROPHONE ....................................................................9
CHAPTER 3
OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF ..........................................10
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ...............................................10
AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN .....................................10
RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN .....................................10
SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B............................................10
SELECTING A BAND .........................................................11
SELECTING A MODE.........................................................11
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH ..............................................12
TUNING A FREQUENCY ....................................................12
MULTI-FUNCTION METER ................................................12
TRANSMITTING ................................................................13
SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER ...........................13
MICROPHONE GAIN ......................................................13
CHAPTER 4
MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU? ...........................................................14
MENU A/ MENU B .............................................................14
MENU ACCESS .................................................................14
QUICK MENU ....................................................................14
PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU..............................14
USING THE QUICK MENU .............................................14
MENU CONFIGURATION ...................................................15
CHARACTER ENTRY .........................................................21
CHAPTER 5
BASIC COMMUNICATIONS
SSB TRANSMISSION........................................................22
FM TRANSMISSION .........................................................22
AM TRANSMISSION .........................................................23
NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM .......................................23
CW TRANSMISSION .........................................................23
AUTO ZERO-BEAT .........................................................24
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TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY .........................24
CARRIER LEVEL ...............................................................24
POWER ON MESSAGE ......................................................24
CHAPTER 6
ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS
SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ......................................25
SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT
TRANSMISSION ............................................................25
DIRECTLY ENTERING THE FREQUENCY SPLIT
SPECIFIED BY A DXER ..................................................25
TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR THE
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY ...............................................25
TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET).................26
FM REPEATER OPERATION ..............................................26
TRANSMITTING A TONE ...............................................27
Activating the Tone Function ....................................27
Selecting a Tone Frequency .....................................27
TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN .............................................28
FM CTCSS OPERATION ....................................................28
CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN .......................................28
CROSS TONE ....................................................................29
CHAPTER 7
COMMUNICATING AIDS
RECEPTION ......................................................................30
SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY ....................................30
Direct Frequency Entry ............................................30
Frequency Entry History ..........................................30
Using the MHz key ...................................................30
Quick QSY ...............................................................30
Fine Tuning ..............................................................31
Tuning Control Adjustment Rate ..............................31
Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) ...........................31
RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) ........................31
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)..............................31
AGC Time Constant Adjustment...............................31
TRANSMISSION ...............................................................32
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) ...................32
Microphone Input Level ...........................................32
Delay Time ...............................................................32
Anti-VOX Adjustment ...............................................32
Data VOX .................................................................32
Data VOX Delay Time ...............................................33
USB/ ACC2 VOX Gain...............................................33
SPEECH PROCESSOR ...................................................33
Speech Processor Effect ..........................................33
XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING).....................33
CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL
CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................34
TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM) ................................34
TX Filter Bandwidth (LSB-DATA/ USB-DATA) ...........34
TX Equalizer (SSB/ SSB-DATA / FM/ FM-DATA/ AM/
AM-DATA) ................................................................34
TRANSMIT INHIBIT .......................................................34
BUSY LOCKOUT ............................................................34
CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING.........34
CW BREAK-IN ...................................................................35
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN.................35
ELECTRONIC KEYER ........................................................35
ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE ..........................................35
CHANGING KEYING SPEED ...........................................35
Invalid Break-In Operation .......................................35
RISE TIME OF CW .........................................................36
AUTO WEIGHTING ........................................................36
CONTENTS
Reverse Keying Weight Ratio...................................36
BUG KEY FUNCTION .....................................................36
CW MESSAGE MEMORY ...............................................36
Storing CW Messages .............................................36
Checking CW Messages without Transmitting .........37
Transmitting CW Messages .....................................37
Erasing a CW Message ............................................37
Changing the Inter-message Interval Time ..............37
Changing the CW Sidetone Volume .........................37
Insert Keying ...........................................................37
FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW ................................38
AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE ..........................................38
MIC UP/ DWN KEY PADDLE MODE ...............................38
SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS ................38
CW MORSE DECODER .....................................................38
CHAPTER 8
DATA COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) .................................................39
PHASE-SHIFT KEYING 31 BAUD (PSK31) ........................39
CHAPTER 9
REJECTING INTERFERENCE
DSP FILTERS ....................................................................40
CHANGING THE DSP FILTER BANDWIDTH ...................40
Filter control in SSB/ SSB-DATA mode (High/Low and
Width/Shift) .............................................................40
SSB/ FM/ AM Mode (High cut / Low cut).................40
CW/ FSK Mode (Width/Shift) ...................................40
SSB Data Mode (Width/Shift) ..................................40
IF Filter A and B .......................................................41
AUTO NOTCH FILTER (SSB) ..........................................41
Auto Notch Tracking Speed......................................41
MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK) ....................41
Notch Filter Bandwidth ............................................41
BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ AM) ..............................................41
NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES) ................................41
Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment ...........................42
Setting the NR2 Time Constant................................42
NOISE BLANKER ..............................................................42
PRE-AMPLIFIER ...............................................................42
ATTENUATOR ...................................................................42
CW REVERSE (RECEPTION)42 .............................................
ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ........................47
CHAPTER 10
MEMORY FEATURES
MEMORY CHANNELS .......................................................43
STORING DATA IN MEMORY ........................................43
Simplex Channels ....................................................43
Split-Frequency Channels ........................................43
MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL ..................................44
Memory Recall ........................................................44
Memory Scroll .........................................................44
Temporary Frequency Changes................................44
MEMORY TRANSFER ....................................................44
nMemory ĂĄ VFO Transfer .........................................44
Channel ĂĄ Channel Transfer .....................................44
STORING FREQUENCY RANGES ...................................45
ConďŹrming Start/ End Frequencies ..........................46
Programmable VFO .................................................46
MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT .....................................46
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS ....................................46
MEMORY CHANNEL NAME ...........................................46
QUICK MEMORY...............................................................46
NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ...................47
STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY ..................................47
RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ....................47
TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES ...........................47
QUICK MEMORY Ă VFO TRANSFER ..............................47
ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ........................47
CHAPTER 11
SCAN
NORMAL SCAN ................................................................48
VFO SCAN .....................................................................48
PROGRAM SCAN ..........................................................48
PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED ........................49
SCAN HOLD ..................................................................50
MEMORY SCAN ................................................................50
SCAN RESUME..............................................................50
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................................50
GROUP SCAN ................................................................51
Memory Group ........................................................51
Scan Group Select ...................................................51
Performing Group Scan ...........................................51
QUICK MEMORY SCAN ....................................................51
CHAPTER 12
OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
ANTENNAS .......................................................................52
ANT 1/ ANT 2 ................................................................52
RX ANT..........................................................................52
DRV ...............................................................................52
Select to the Drive output or RX ANT output ..........52
APO (Auto Power OFF) .....................................................52
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER.........................................52
PRESETTING .................................................................53
AUTO MODE .....................................................................53
BEEP FUNCTION ...............................................................54
DISPLAY ...........................................................................55
BRIGHTNESS ................................................................55
BACKLIGHT COLOR ......................................................55
PANEL KEY DOUBLE FUNCTION RESPONSE TIME ..........55
LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL .........................................55
LOCK FUNCTIONS ............................................................55
FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION ......................................55
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS .................................56
TRANSCEIVER FRONT PANEL .......................................56
MICROPHONE KEYS .....................................................56
DSP RX EQUALIZER .........................................................57
EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO ...................................57
RX MONITOR ................................................................58
TIME-OUT TIMER .............................................................58
TRANSVERTER .................................................................58
FREQUENCY DISPLAY...................................................58
TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER ................................58
TX MONITOR ....................................................................58
TX POWER........................................................................58
TX TUNE ...........................................................................59
ADJUSTING THE TRANSMIT POWER FOR TX TUNE.....59
QUICK DATA TRANSFER ...................................................59
SETTING UP ..................................................................59
Equipment Needed...................................................59
Connections.............................................................59
USING QUICK TRANSFER........................................60
Transferring Data .....................................................60
Receiving Data .........................................................60
COMPUTER CONTROL .....................................................60
SETTING UP ..................................................................60
Equipment Needed...................................................60
CONTENTS
Connections.............................................................60
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS .................................60
EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS .......................................61
Selecting a Data Transmission Line .........................61
Audio Level Settings ................................................61
CHANGING THE SIGNAL FOR THE COM TERMINAL .....61
CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG FROM A PC ..................61
REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG ON THE
NETWORK .....................................................................61
SELECTING THE AUDIO SOURCE FOR TRANSMISSION
BY DATA SEND ..............................................................61
OPTIONAL VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT .........62
RECORDING MESSAGES ..............................................62
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ...................................................62
Checking Messages .................................................62
Sending Messages...................................................62
Erasing a Recorded Message...................................63
Changing Inter-message Interval Time ....................63
Changing Message Playback Volume ......................63
CONSTANT RECORDING ...............................................63
VOICE GUIDE ................................................................63
Voice Guide Announcement Volume .......................66
Voice Guide Announcement Speed .........................66
Voice Guide Announcement Language ...................66
EMERGENCY CALL (K TYPE ONLY) ..................................66
CROSSBAND REPEATER .................................................66
OPERATION ...................................................................66
SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II..............................................67
SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II DIAGRAM .........................67
PREPARATION ..............................................................68
STARTING SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II OPERATION ....68
CHAPTER 13
CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS ..............................................69
COM CONNECTOR ........................................................69
ACC2 CONNECTOR........................................................69
REMOTE CONNECTOR ..................................................70
EXT.AT CONNECTOR (FOR AT-300) ...............................70
MIC CONNECTOR ..........................................................70
COMPUTER ......................................................................71
COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER ............................................71
RTTY OPERATION.............................................................72
CONNECTION TO THE LINEAR AMPLIFIER ......................72
CONNECTION TO THE TL-922 .......................................72
CONNECTING A TYPICAL LINEAR AMPLIFIER..............73
ANTENNA TUNER .............................................................73
TNC AND MCP ..................................................................74
DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE..............................................74
CROSSBAND REPEATER ..................................................75
CHAPTER 14
INSTALLING OPTIONS
REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE .......................................76
VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT ...........................76
SO-3 TCXO .......................................................................77
REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION .........................77
MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET ..............................................78
PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................73
CHAPTER 15
TROUBLESHOOTING
GGENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................79
SERVICE........................................................................79
SERVICE NOTE ..............................................................79
CLEANING .....................................................................79
vi
FIRMWARE VERSION .......................................................79
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................80
MICROPROCESSOR RESET..............................................83
INITIAL SETTINGS ...................................................83
VFO RESET ..............................................................83
FULL RESET ............................................................83
OPERATION NOTICES .......................................................84
DC POWER SUPPLY ......................................................84
INTERNAL COOLING FAN ..............................................84
INTERNAL BEATS ..........................................................84
AGC ...............................................................................84
60M BAND OPERATION (K-TYPE/ USA ONLY) ..............84
CHAPTER 16
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................85
CHAPTER 17
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................86
1 INSTALLATION
ANTENNA CONNECTION
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
An antenna system consists of an antenna, feed
line, and ground. The transceiver can give excellent
results if the antenna system and its installation are
given careful attention. Use a properly adjusted 50 :
antenna of good quality, a high-quality 50 : coaxial
cable, and top-quality connectors. All connections
must be clean and tight.
Even in areas where lightning storms are less
common, there is always a chance that a storm will
occur each year. Consider carefully how to protect
your equipment and home from lightning. The
installation of a lightning arrestor is a start, but there
is more that you can do. For example, terminate
your antenna system transmission lines at an entry
panel that you install outside your home. Ground this
entry panel to a good outside ground, then connect
the appropriate feed lines between the entry panel
and your transceiver. When a lightning storm occurs,
disconnecting the feed lines from your transceiver will
ensure additional protection.
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 efďŹciently radiating your transceiverâs 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:
â Transmitting without connecting an antenna or other
matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect
the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.
â All ďŹxed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester
to reduce the risk of ďŹre, electric shock, and transceiver
damage.
â The transceiverâs 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 CONNECTION
At a minimum, a good DC ground is required to
prevent such dangers as electric shock. For superior
communications, a good RF ground is required
against which the antenna system can operate. Both
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.
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
In order to use this transceiver, you need a separate
13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased
separately. Do not directly connect the transceiver
to an AC outlet. Use the supplied DC power cable to
connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply.
Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.
The current capacity 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 transceiverâs DC power
connector.
0RESS THE CONNECTORS lRMLY UNTIL THE LOCKING TAB
clicks.
!TTACH THE LINE lLTER TO THE $# CABLE AS SHOWN
below (E-type only).
Note:
â Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver,
be sure to switch OFF the DC power supply and transceiver.
â Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you
make all connections.
Fuse (25 A)
E-type only
Black (Ă)
TS-590SG
Red (+)
DC Power supply
(20.5 A or more)
1 INSTALLATION
UTILIZING THE BAIL
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
This transceiver is equipped with a bail so that you
can angle the transceiver. The bail is located on the
bottom of the transceiver. Pull the bail forward to the
limit as shown.
FRONT PANEL
â 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.
â 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.
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 speciďŹed 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
TS-590SG Transceiver
Fuse Current Rating
4A
(for external
antenna tuner)
Supplied DC power cable
REAR PANEL
â 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.
25 A
Do not connect headphones to this jack. The high audio
output of this jack could damage your hearing.
Fuse (4 A)
â Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)
For CW operation while using the internal
electronic keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the
PADDLE jack.
Fuse (25 A)
Fuse (25 A)
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 ďŹnd 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 âELECTRONIC KEYERâ
section {page 33} to become familiar with the internal keyer.
INSTALLATION 1
Headphones
Front Panel
GND (STBY)
GND (MIC)
NC
8 V (10 mA max)
MIC
PTT
DOWN
UP
MIC connector (Front view)
External speaker
Microphone
Rear Panel
s 0ADDLE
3TRAIGHT KEY
"UG KEY
%LECTRONIC KEYER
0# KEYER OUTPUT
Note:
â 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
â Do not use a cable exceeding 1 m (3.3 feet) with the
following connector:
USB connector
2 GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL
ââ A ââ
ââ C ââ
[ ]
Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON
and OFF {page 10}.
[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 A]
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
[PF B]
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}.
[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}.
[PRE (ANT 1/2)]
Press to turn the pre-ampliďŹer 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.
ââ B ââ
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}.
[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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2
[21 (7)]
Press to select the 21 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 7.
[24 (8)]
Press to select the 24 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 8.
[28 (9)]
Press to select the 28 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 9.
[50 (0)]
Press to select the 50 MHz band memory {page 11} or
enter keypad number 0.
[CLR]
Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions.
Press and hold to clear a memory channel {page 46}.
[ENT]
Press to enter your desired frequency using the
10-key keypad {page 30}.
ââ D ââ
[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}.
ââ E ââ
Central (Tuning) control
Turn to select the desired frequency {page 12}. Use
the convenient ďŹnger-tip cavity for continuous tuning.
Slide the lever underneath the Tuning control to the
left or right to adjust the torque level of the control.
Left makes the control light and right makes it heavy.
light
heavy
TX-RX LED
Lights red while transmitting and green when the
squelch opens while receiving.
ââ F ââ
[IF FIL]
Press to toggle between IF Filter A and IF Filter B
{page 41}. You can adjust the ďŹlter bandwidth using
the LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls. Press and
hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value
of the current DSP ďŹlter DSP ďŹlter 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}.
2 GETTING ACQUAINTED
[CL]
Press to clear the RIT/ XIT frequency to zero
{pages 31, 33}.
[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}.
You can assign a function to this Programmable
Function key {page 56}.
[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}.
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.
[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}.
ââ G ââ
[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}.
ââ H ââ
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
conďŹgurations. 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 ďŹlter bandwidth (high-cut) or
to adjust the DSP ďŹlter bandwidth (ďŹlter band shift)
{page 40}.
[CW T. (AGC OFF)]
Press to start CW auto tuning {page 23}. Press and
hold to turn AGC OFF {page 31}.
LO/WIDTH control
Rotate to adjust the DSP ďŹlter bandwidth (high-cut or
shift) {page 40}.
[RIT]
Press to turn the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning)
function ON or OFF {page 31}.
AF control
Turn to adjust the AF gain level {page 10}.
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}.
RF control
Turn to adjust the RF gain level {page 10}.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2
LCD DISPLAY
ââ A ââ
Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON
{page 42}.
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 ďŹlter bandwidth, the meter displays an
adjustment state.
â
â (fast) or â
â (slow) appears when the
Automatic Gain Control function is ON. â
â
appears when the AGC is OFF {page 31}.
Appears when IF ďŹlter A is selected {page 41}.
Appears when IF ďŹlter B is selected {page 41}.
ââ B ââ
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 conďŹguration
modes, it displays the Memory Channel number,
Quick Memory number, and entry log number. In
Menu mode, it displays the Menu No.
ââ C ââ
ââ D ââ
â
â
â
41}.
â appears when manual notch is set to Normal.
â appears when Manual Notch is set to Wide.
â appears when Auto Notch is selected {page
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}.
â
â or â
â appears, depending on whether
DSP Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is
selected {page 41}.
â appears when the RX Equalizer function is ON
â
{page 57}. â
â appears when the TX Equalizer
function is ON {page 34}.
Appears while in Data mode {page 11} and while in
CW Morse Decoder mode {page 38}.
â or â
â appears, when you select the DSP
â
Beat Cancel 1 or Beat Cancel 2 {page 41}.
Appears while in narrow FM mode {page 11}.
â â appears when the Tone function is ON {page 27},
and blinks during Tone scan. â â appears when the
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
function is ON, and blinks during CTCSS scan {page
28}. â
â appears when the Cross Tone function is
ON {page 29}.
Appears when the receiver pre-ampliďŹer is ON {page
42}.
Appears when the receiverâs attenuator is ON {page
42}.
2 GETTING ACQUAINTED
Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission)
function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for CW
mode {page 32}.
Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON
{page 55}.
Appears when the Speech Processor function is ON
{page 33}.
Appears when the constant recording function is ON
{page 63}.
Appears when the Antenna output is enabled (DRV
connector) {page 52}.
Appears when the selected Menu No. is in the
Quick Menu list {page 14}. It also appears when the
transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the
slow down frequency points {page 49}.
Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning function is
ON {page 31}.
Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning function is
ON {page 33}.
ââ E ââ
Appears when the RX ANT terminal is enabled {page
52}.
Either â
â or â
â appears, depending on
which antenna connector is selected {page 52}.
â â appears while the internal antenna tuner
{page 61} is in-line for operation. â â appears while
receiving when the internal antenna tuner is in-line for
operation. â â and â â blink while tuning is in progress
{page 52}.
Appears when the Drive output is enabled (DRV
connector) {page 52}.
ââ F ââ
(Main DIsplay)
In normal operating mode and various conďŹguration
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 conďŹguration
parameters.
Appears when the split-frequency operation is ON
{page 25}.
â appears while VFO A is selected. â
â appears
â
while transmitting on a split channel in VFO A {page
10}. â â appears while Menu A is being accessed in
Menu mode {page 14}.
â
â appears while VFO B is selected. â
â appears
while transmitting on a split channel in VFO B {page
10}. â â appears while Menu B is being accessed in
Menu mode {page 14}.
â
â appears while a simplex memory channel
â appears while a split memory
is selected. â
channel is selected {page 43}.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2
REAR PANEL
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.
DRV connector
Connect a drive device to this RCA connector {page
52}.
RX ANT connector
Connect a separate receive-only antenna for HF low
bands to this RCA connector {page 52}.
MICROPHONE
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 ampliďŹer {page 65, 68}.
PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch
The transceiver is placed in Transmission mode when
this non-locking switch is held down. Releasing the
switch returns the transceiver to Reception mode.
Mic [UP]/ [DWN]
Use these keys to step the VFO frequency, Memory
Channels, or Menu selections up and down.
Press and hold these keys to continuously change the
settings.
You can also change the operational function of these
keys {page 56}
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 âKeys for CW
(PADDLE and KEY)â {page 2} before using these jacks.
3 OPERATING BASICS
SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN
1 Switch the DC power supply ON.
4HE 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
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
&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
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 VOLUME
AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN
Turn the AF CONTROL CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE THE AUDIO
LEVEL AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO DECREASE IT
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 B
4WO 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 "
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.
10
3 OPERATING BASICS
SELECTING A BAND
SELECTING A MODE
Press [1.8 (1)] ~ [50 (0)] or [GENE] to select your
DESIRED BAND
0RESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING KEYS TO SELECT YOUR DESIRED
MODE SET [LSB/USB] [CW/FSK (REV)] OR [FM/AM
(FM-N)].
0RESS EACH KEY TO CYCLE THROUGH THE DEFAULT
settings as shown in the table below.
%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.
Key
Type
Frequency
Range
(MHz)
^
[1.8 (1)]
^
[3.5 (2)]
[7 (3)]
Default Setting (MHz)/
Mode
1.8/
#7
#7
1.84/
#7
#7
1.84/
#7
1.81/
#7
,3"
,3"
^
,3"
,3"
,3"
,3"
,3"
,3"
,3"
[10 (4)]
All
^
10.1/
#7
#7
10.14/
#7
[14 (5)]
All
^
14.0/
53"
14.1/
53"
53"
[18 (6)]
All
^
18.068/
53"
18.11/
53"
53"
[21 (7)]
All
^
53"
53"
53"
[24 (8)]
All
^
53"
53"
53"
[28 (9)]
All
^
53"
53"
FM
^
53"
[50 (0)]
^
[GENE]
#7
53"
53"
53"
53"
FM
[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 !- $!4! MODE
Access Menu No. then press [M.IN] TO SELECT hONv
TO TURN THE !UTO -ODE SELECTION /. 7HEN IT IS /.
v APPEARS !S A DEFAULT IF YOU CHANGE THE
FREQUENCY ABOVE OR BELOW -(Z THE TRANSCEIVER
AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES MODES ,3" FOR FREQUENCIES
UNDER -(Z AND 53" FOR FREQUENCIES -(Z AND
OVER 9OU CAN FURTHER ADD THE FREQUENCY BORDERS TO THE
!UTO -ODE SELECTION [PAGE }.
Note: 4HE LAST USED MODE IS STORED PER EACH BAND KEY
53"
11
3 OPERATING BASICS
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH
MULTI-FUNCTION METER
4HE PURPOSE OF THE 3QUELCH IS TO MUTE THE SPEAKER
WHEN NO SIGNALS ARE PRESENT 7ITH THE SQUELCH LEVEL
CORRECTLY SET YOU WILL HEAR SOUND ONLY WHILE ACTUALLY
RECEIVING SIGNALS 4HE HIGHER THE SELECTED SQUELCH
LEVEL THE STRONGER THE SIGNALS MUST BE TO RECEIVE 4HE
APPROPRIATE SQUELCH LEVEL DEPENDS ON THE AMBIENT 2&
NOISE CONDITIONS
4HE MULTI FUNCTION METER MEASURES THE PARAMETERS
IN THE TABLE BELOW 4HE 3 METER AND &),4%2 SCALES
APPEARS WHEN THE TRANSCEIVER IS IN RECEIVE MODE AND
THE 072 METER APPEARS WHEN IT IS IN TRANSMIT MODE
%ACH PRESS OF [METER (DRV)] cycles between the
!,# #/-0 AND 372 METERS 0EAK READINGS FOR THE
3 METER !,# 372 #/-0 AND 072 FUNCTIONS ARE
HELD MOMENTARILY
Turn the SQL control when there are no signals
PRESENT TO SELECT THE SQUELCH LEVEL AT WHICH THE
BACKGROUND NOISE IS JUST ELIMINATED THE GREEN 48 28
,%$ 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 OCLOCK POSITION FOR &- AND
OCLOCK FOR 33" AND !-
ALC
COMP
TUNING A FREQUENCY
Turn 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
SWR
Meter Name
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$IRECT &REQUENCY %NTRYv [PAGE }.
Parameters Measured
3TRENGTH OF RECEIVED SIGNALS
072
4RANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER
!,#
!UTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL STATUS
372
!NTENNA SYSTEM STANDING WAVE RATIO
COMP
3PEECH COMPRESSION LEVEL WHEN
using the Speech Processor
[PAGE }
&),4%2
)& lLTER WIDTH [PAGE 40}
Note:
â 4HE #/-0 METER FUNCTIONS ONLY WHEN THE 3PEECH
0ROCESSOR IS /. FOR 33" &- OR !- MODE
â 0EAK (OLD READINGS CANNOT BE DEACTIVATED
â 4HE 3 METER RESPONDS DIFFERENTLY IN &- MODE COMPARED TO
OTHER MODES 4HIS IS NOT A MALFUNCTION
â 7HEN YOU TURN /&& THE 3PEECH 0ROCESSOR WHILE USING THE
#/-0 METER THE #/-0 METER CHANGES TO THE !,# METER
7HEN YOU TURN /. THE 3PEECH 0ROCESSOR AGAIN THE !,#
METER RETURNS TO THE #/-0 METER
OPERATING BASICS 3
TRANSMITTING
MICROPHONE GAIN
&OR VOICE COMMUNICATIONS PRESS AND HOLD -IC [PTT]
AND SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE IN YOUR NORMAL VOICE
7HEN YOU lNISH SPEAKING RELEASE -IC [PTT] to
receive.
4HE MICROPHONE GAIN MUST BE ADJUSTED WHEN 33"
OR !- MODE IS SELECTED WITHOUT USING THE SPEECH
PROCESSOR [PAGES }.
1 Press [MIC (CAR)].
4O TRANSMIT #7 PRESS [VOX (REV)] TO TURN THE "REAK
v APPEARS #LOSE THE KEY OR KEYER
IN FUNCTION /. h
PADDLE #ONNECT A KEY OR KEYER PADDLE [PAGE ] THEN
SELECT #7 USING [CW/FSK (REV)].
&OR A DETAILED EXPLANATION ON TRANSMITTING REFER TO
h"!3)# #/--5.)#!4)/.3v BEGINNING ON PAGE .
SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER
)T IS WISE TO SELECT A LOWER TRANSMISSION POWER IF
COMMUNICATION IS STILL RELIABLE 4HIS LOWERS THE RISK OF
INTERFERING WITH OTHERS ON THE BAND 7HEN OPERATING
FROM BATTERY POWER SELECTING A LOWER TRANSMISSION
POWER ALLOWS YOU MORE OPERATING TIME BEFORE
recharging is necessary. This transceiver allows
YOU TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION POWER EVEN WHILE
TRANSMITTING
1 Press [PWR (TX MONI)].
4HE CURRENT MICROPHONE GAIN LEVEL APPEARS
4HE RANGE IS FROM TO WITH A DEFAULT OF
2 0RESS AND HOLD -IC [PTT].
s 4HE 48 28 ,%$ 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 reďŹects your voice level.
4HE CURRENT TRANSMISSION POWER APPEARS
&- !CCESS -ENU .O AND SELECT hv .ORMAL
hv -EDIUM OR hv (IGH FOR THE MICROPHONE GAIN
IF NECESSARY [PAGE }.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to
REDUCE THE POWER OR CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE THE
power.
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
3 Press [PWR (TX MONI)] or [CLR] TO COMPLETE THE
setting.
Note: 7HEN USING THE -# MICROPHONE IN &- MODE SELECT
hv (IGH FOR THE MICROPHONE GAIN 4HE MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
IS LOW IN &- MODE 4HIS MAY CAUSE INSUFlCIENT MODULATION &OR
OTHER MICROPHONES SELECT EITHER hv .ORMAL OR hv -EDIUM
Note: 9OU CAN ACCESS -ENU .O AND SELECT hONv TO CHANGE
THE STEP SIZE FROM 7 TO 7 [PAGE }.
4 MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU?
QUICK MENU
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or
conďŹgured 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.
Because the number of functions this transceiver
provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items
in each Menu. If you ďŹnd 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 MENU
MENU A/ MENU B
This transceiver has 2 menus: Menu A and Menu B.
These menus contain identical functions and can be
conďŹgured independently. The transceiver, therefore,
allows you to switch between 2 different environments
quickly and easily. For example, you can conďŹgure
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 conďŹguration 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
conďŹguration.
1 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 â appears, indicating that the Menu item has
BEEN ADDED TO THE 1UICK -ENU
4O REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE 1UICK -ENU PRESS
[FINE (F.LOCK)] AGAIN h â disappears.
4 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.
MENU ACCESS
USING THE QUICK MENU
1 Press [MENU].
s 4HE -ENU .O AND SETTING APPEAR ON THE
display, and the explanation of the menu
appears on the sub-display.
1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select Menu A or B.
s h v OR h â 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.
14
2 Press [MHz].
â appears.
s h
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 â 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
MENU SETUP 4
MENU CONFIGURATION
Category
No.
00
01
Description
Settings**
Display*
Default**
Ref.
Page
â
79
Firmware version
FIRMWARE 6%23)/.
Power on message
POWER ON -%33!'%
Display brightness
02
Off, 1: minimum, 6: maximum
$)30,!9 BRIGHTNE33
Operator
Interface
Display backlight color
03
1: amber, 2 ~ 9: mixed colors, 10: green
"!#+,)'(4 COLOR
Panel key response for double function
04
1: 0.2 second, 2: 0.5 second, 3: 1 second
0!.%, KEY RESP/.3% &/2 $/5",%
&5.#4)/.3
Beep output level
05
OFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximum
BEEP VOL5-%
3IDETONE VOLUME
Volume
06
OFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximum
SIDETONE 6/,5-%
6'3 MESSAGE PLAYBACK VOLUME
07
OFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximum
-%33!'% PLAYBACK 6/,5-%
6'3 ANNOUNCEMENT VOLUME
08
OFF, 1: minimum, 7: maximum
6/)#% GUIDE VO,5-%
6'3 ANNOUNCEMENT SPEED
09
6OICE 'UIDE
0: slow, 4: fast
6/)#% GUIDE SP%%$
6'3 ANNOUNCEMENT LANGUAGE
10
11
12
%. %NGLISH *0 *APANESE
13
14
+%.7//$
OFF/ 1 ~ 6
1 ~ 10
55
OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step)
OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step)
OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step)
63
10
OFF/ 1~ 20 (1 step)
66
10
0 ~ 4 (1 step)
66
%. *0
&2%15%.#9 ROUNDING /&& 7(%. 53).'
-5,4)#( #/.42/,
24, 37
10
AUTO ANN/5.#%-%.4
2OUNDS OFF 6&/ FREQUENCIES CHANGED BY USING THE
MULTI/CH control
54
10
OFF/ 1/ 2
45.).' #/.42/, CHANGE R!4% 0%2
2%6/,54)/.
55
1/ 2/ 3
6'3 AUTO ANNOUNCEMENT
MHZ STEP
55
%.
-(Z STEP
24
6/)#% GUIDE LA.'5!'%
Tuning control adjustment rate
Tuning
(%,,/ %$)4
;-(Z=
66
63
30
;(Z=
1000
31
/&& /.
30
/.
15
4 MENU SETUP
Category
No.
15
16
Description
Settings**
Display*
Default**
K(Z FREQUENCY STEP SIZE FOR THE MULTI/CH
control in AM mode on the AM broadcast band
17
Tuning
(continued)
+ TYPE /&&
% TYPE /.
Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in
33" MODE
OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10
;K(Z=
Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in
#7 &3+ MODE
CW MULTI/CH CONTROL
18
Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in
AM mode
AM MULTI/#( #/.42/,
19
Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in
FM mode
FM MULTI/#( #/.42/,
20
21
-EMORY #HANNEL
22
23
24
25
26
Auto Mode
27
28
29
30
$30 &UNCTION
31
Tunable memory recall frequencies
TUNABLE -%-/29 2%#!,, &2%15%.#)%3
Program scan partially slowed
02/'2!- 3#!. 0!24)!,,9 SLOWED
3LOW DOWN FREQUENCY RANGE FOR THE PROGRAM SCAN
Program scan hold
02/'2!- SCAN HOLD
3CAN RESUME METHOD
SCAN RES5-% -%4(/$
Auto mode operation
5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/
;K(Z=
;CH=
/&& /.
OFF
/&& /.
/.
100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500
;(Z=
/&& /.
OFF
4/ #/
TO
/. /&&
1/ 2
33" DATA FIL4%2 490% 3%,%#4)/.
Auto notch tracking speed
!54/ NOTCH TR!#+).' 30%%$
48 lLTER FOR 33"!- LOW CUT
48 lLTER FOR 33"!- HIGH CUT
30
25
47
44
49
49
300
33" lLTER TYPE SELECTION
33" $!4! lLTER TYPE SELECTION
30
10
OFF
SSB FILT%2 490% 3%,%#4)/.
30
AUTO MOD% /0%2!4)/.
48 &),4%2 &/2 SSB/AM H)'( #54
16
5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/
;K(Z=
OFF
.5-"%2 /& QUICK ME-/29 #(!..%,3
30
0.5
SHIFTABLE 28 &2%15%.#9 $52).' 30,)4
42!.3-)33)/.
48 &),4%2 &/2 SSB/AM L/7 #54
32
OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10
;K(Z=
/&& /.
.UMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS
30
3HIFTABLE 28 FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT TRANSMISSION
02/'2!- 3,/7 SCAN RAN'%
3CAN
/&& /.
-5,4)#( #/.42/, 9KHZ STE0 #(!.'% ).
!- "2/!$#!34 "!.$
MULTI/CH #/.42/,
Ref.
Page
ÂŞ(),/
1/ 2
7)$4(3()&4
0 ~ 4 (1 step)
10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/
;(Z=
50
50
53
40
40
41
34
300
2500/ 2600/ 2700/ 2800/
;(Z=
2700
34
MENU SETUP 4
Category
No.
33
$30 &UNCTION
(continued)
Description
Settings**
Display*
Default**
Ref.
Page
10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/
;(Z=
34
48 lLTER FOR 33" $!4! LOW CUT
48 &),4%2 &/2 33" DATA LOW #54
34
48 lLTER FOR 33" $!4! HIGH CUT
48 &),4%2 &/2 33" DATA HIG( #54
35
3PEECH PROCESSOR EFFECT
30%%#( 02/#%33/2 EFFECT
300
2500/ 2600/ 2700/ 2800/
;(Z=
34
2700
3/&4 (!2$
(!2$
33
$30 48 EQUALIZER
36
O&& /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
$30 TX EQUAL):%2
%QUALIZER
34
OFF
$30 28 EQUALIZER
37
38
39
40
41
42
O&& /FF (B (IGH BOOST (B (IGH BOOST &0
Formant pass, bb1 Bass boost1,
BB "ASS BOOST &,!4 &LAT
5 5SER 2ESERVED FOR !2#0 SOFTWARE
43
44
45
OFF
%LECTRONIC KEYER MODE
A/ B
%,%#42/.)# KEYER MO$%
+EYING PRIORITY OVER PLAYBACK
KEYING P2)/2)49 /6%2 0,!9"!#+
#7 28 PITCH 48 SIDETONE FREQUENCY
CW RX PI4#(48 3)$%4/.% &2%15%.#9
#7 RISE TIME
CW RISE 4)-%
#7 KEYING DOT DASH WEIGHT RATIO
2EVERSE #7 KEYING AUTO WEIGHT RATIO
REVERSED #7 7%)'(4).'
Bug key function
BUG KEY &5.#4)/.
2EVERSED DOT AND DASH KEYING
2%6%23%$ DOT AND $!3( +%9).'
PF: PF key
PA: Paddle
-)# UP/DWN K%9 &5.#4)/.
47
!UTO #7 48 WHEN KEYING IN 33"
AUTO CW 48 7(%. +%9).' ). 33"
&REQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CHANGING 33" TO #7
48
/&& /.
OFF
^ ;(Z= STEP
800
;MS=
-)# 50$7. KEY PADDLE FUNCTION
46
/&& (" (" &0 ""
"" &,!4 5
$30 RX EQUAL):%2
CW WEIGH4).'
#7
/&& (" (" &0 ""
"" # 5
&2%15%.#9 #/22%#4)/. &/2 SSB-TO-C7
#(!.'%
!54/ ^
(0.1 step)
57
35
36
24
36
36
!54/
/&& /.
OFF
/&& /.
OFF
/&& /.
OFF
PF/ PA
36
36
38
38
PF
/&& /.
OFF
38
/&& /.
OFF
38
17
4 MENU SETUP
Category
#7 CONTINUED
No.
49
50
&3+
51
52
Description
Settings**
Display*
Default**
.O "REAK IN OPERATION WHILE ADJUSTING KEYING
speed
NO BREAK-IN /0%2!4)/. 7(),% !$*534).'
+%9).' 30%%$
&3+ SHIFT
FSK SHIFT
&3+ KEYING POLARITY
2%6%23%$ FSK KEY $/7. 0/,!2)49
&3+ TONE FREQUENCY
FSK TONE &2%15%.#9
-)# GAIN FOR &-
FM
53
,OW -ID (I
FM MIC G!).
54
48 #ONTROL
55
Fine transmission power tuning
FINE TRA.3-)4 0/7%2 #(!.'% 34%03
Time-out timer
TIME-OUT 4)-%2
Transverter
56
57
Antenna Tuner
58
59
,INEAR !MP
60
61
Message
62
63
Xverter/ power down of Xverter
86%24%2 0/7%2 $/7. /& XVERTER
TX hold when AT completes the tuning
!.4%..! 45.%2 TX HOLD
In-line AT while receiving
!.4%..! TUNER FO2 2%#%04)/.
,INEAR AMPLIlER CONTROL RELAY FOR (& BAND
HF LINEA2 !-0,)&)%2 #/.42/, 2%,!9
,INEAR AMPLIlER CONTROL RELAY FOR -(Z BAND
50MHZ LI.%!2 !-0,)&)%2 #/.42/, 2%,!9
#ONSTANT RECORDING
CONSTANT 2%#/2$).'
3PLIT 4RANSFER
65
18
66
;(Z=
170
/&& /.
OFF
;(Z=
2125
1~3
/&& /.
OFF
OFF/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30
(min)
TRANSFER 30,)4 &2%15%.#9 $!4! 4/
!./4(%2 42!.3#%)6%2
0ERMIT TO WRITE THE TRANSFERRED 3PLIT FREQUENCIES TO
the target VFOs
TX inhibit
TX INHIBIT
39
39
22
58
58
OFF
OFF/ 1/ 2
OFF
/&& /.
OFF
/&& /.
OFF
OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5
OFF
OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5
OFF
/&& /.
/.
OFF
0,!9"!#+ INTERVAL 4)-%
39
0,!9"!#+ REPEAT
COPY SPL)4 &2%15%.#9 $!4! 4/ 6&/
TX Inhibit
35
OFF
/&& /.
3PLIT FREQUENCY TRANSFER IN MASTER SLAVE OPERATION
64
/&& /.
2EPEAT THE PLAYBACK
Interval time for repeating the playback
Ref.
Page
^ ;S= STEP
10
58
52
52
55
55
63
36, 62
36, 62
/&& /.
OFF
/&& /.
60
60
OFF
/&& /.
OFF
34
MENU SETUP 4
Category
No.
67
Description
Settings**
Display*
Default**
Ref.
Page
4800/ 9600/ 19200/
38400/ 57600/ 115200
60
#/- PORT COMMUNICATION SPEED
COM PORT "!5$2!4%
0#
#OMMUNICATION
68
53" PORT COMMUNICATION SPEED
USB PORT "!5$2!4%
Audio input line selection for data communications
69
70
!5$)/ ).054 LINE SEL%#4)/. &/2 $!4!
#/--5.)#!4)/.3
3OURCE FOR 0443%.$ TRANSMISSION
SOURCE /& 0443%.$ 42!.3-)33)/.
!UDIO LEVEL OF 53" INPUT FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS
71
!5$)/ ,%6%, /& USB INPU4 &/2 $!4!
#/--5.)#!4)/.3
!UDIO LEVEL OF 53" OUTPUT FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS
%XTERNAL !UDIO
(Input/ Output)
72
!5$)/ ,%6%, /& USB OUTP54 &/2 $!4!
#/--5.)#!4)/.3
!UDIO LEVEL OF !## INPUT FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
%XTERNAL
Accessory
#ONTROL
81
82
83
84
!5$)/ ,%6%, /& ACC2 INP54 &/2 $!4!
#/--5.)#!4)/.3
!5$)/ LEVEL OF !## OUTPUT FOR DATA
communications
4800/ 9600/ 19200/
38400/ 57600/ 115200
!## 53"
!##
&2/.4 2%!2
&2/.4
Data VOX delay time
DATA VOX DELA9 4)-%
$ATA 6/8 GAIN FOR THE 53" AUDIO INPUT
USB VOX '!).
$ATA 6/8 GAIN FOR THE !## TERMINAL
ACC2 VOX '!).
0+3 POLARITY
2%6%23%$ PKS POLA2)49
Busy lockout (TX)
OFF
/&& /.
OFF
0 ~ 100 (5 step)
50
0 ~ 9 (1 step)
0 ~ 9 (1 step)
/&& /.
OFF
/&& /.
#4#33 MUTE CONTROL
1/ 2
PSQ OUTP54 ,/')#
031 SOURCE OUTPUT CONDITION
$26 CONNECTOR OUTPUT FUNCTION MODE
DRV CONN%#4/2 &5.#4)/.
61
61
OFF
031 CONTROL SIGNAL LOGIC
61
0 ~ 9 (1 step)
"539 &2%15%.#9 42!.3-)33)/. LOCKOUT
#4#33 MUTE CON42/,
61
0 ~ 9 (1 step)
/&& /.
6/8 /0%2!4)/. WITH DAT! ).054
61
0 ~ 9 (1 step)
-IXING BEEP TONES FOR !##53" AUDIO OUTPUT
Data VOX
61
0 ~ 9 (1 step)
MIXING B%%0 4/.%3 &/2 !##53" !5$)/
/54054
60
115200 (bps)
!5$)/ ,%6%, /& ACC2 OUT054 &/2 $!4!
#/--5.)#!4)/.3
PSQ SOUR#%
85
9600 (bps)
,/ /0%.
,/
/&& "39 31, 3.$
"39 3.$ 31, 3.$
61
32
33
33
33
66
34
61
61
61
31,
$2/ !.4
$2/
52
19
4 MENU SETUP
Category
Timer
No.
86
87
Description
Settings**
Display*
Default**
APO (Auto Power Off) function
AUTO POW%2 /&&
Front panel PF A key assignment
&2/.4 0!.%, PF A KEY !33)'.-%.4
88
Front panel PF B key assignment
&2/.4 0!.%, PF B KEY !33)'.-%.4
89
/&& ;MIN=
&RONT PANEL 2)4 KEY ASSIGNMENT
OFF
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
90
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
&RONT PANEL #, KEY ASSIGNMENT
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
&RONT PANEL -5,4)#( KEY ASSIGNMENT
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
0& +EYS
93
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
Microphone PF 1 key assignment
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
Microphone PF 2 key assignment
-)# PF 2 KEY!33)'.-%.4
96
Microphone PF 3 key assignment
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
Microphone PF 4 key assignment
-)# PF 4 KEY !33)'.-%.4
98
99
-ICROPHONE $7. KEY ASSIGNMENT
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
56
56
151 ;!"=
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
56
148 ;30,)4=
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
56
154 ;- 6=
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
56
;-/.)4/2=
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
MIC DOWN +%9 !33)'.-%.4
;$/7.=
-ICROPHONE 50 KEY ASSIGNMENT
0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170,
200 ~ 209, OFF
MIC UP K%9 !33)'.-%.4
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
20
56
133
-)# PF 3 KEY !33)'.-%.4
97
56
131
-)# PF 1 KEY !33)'.-%.4
95
56
167
CW MULTI #( +%9 !33)'.-%.4
94
56
166
MULTI CH +%9 !33)'.-%.4
&RONT PANEL -5,4)#( KEY ASSIGNMENT #7
56
165
CL KEY A33)'.-%.4
92
56
;6/)#%=
XIT KEY !33)'.-%.4
91
52
;6/)#%=
RIT KEY !33)'.-%.4
Front panel XIT key assignment
Ref.
Page
208 ;50=
56
56
MENU SETUP 4
CHARACTER ENTRY
7HEN 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 1Q 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Y Z (space) + â / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Note: 2EFER TO PAGE TO CHANGE THE 0OWER /N MESSAGE AND
PAGE TO REGISTER A -EMORY #HANNEL NAME
21
5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS
SSB TRANSMISSION
FM TRANSMISSION
SSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF
Amateur radio bands. Compared with other voice
modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth for
communications. SSB also allows long distance
communications with minimum transmission power.
&- 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 ďŹnest 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 âOPERATING BASICSâ,
beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.
1 Select an operating frequency.
2 Press [LSB/USB] until âUSBâ or âLSBâ appears on
the operating mode display.
s )F THE DESIRED SIDEBAND h53"v OR h,3"v DOES
not appear, select the other sideband ďŹrst.
Then, press [LSB/USB]. The mode indicator
changes to your desired sideband.
s h53"v REPRESENTS THE UPPER SIDEBAND AND
âLSBâ 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 reďŹects
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).' !)$3v BEGINNING ON
page 30, for information on additional useful operation
functions.
22
If necessary, refer to âOPERATING BASICSâ,
beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.
1 Select an operating frequency.
2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until âFMâ appears.
s )F h&-v DOES NOT APPEAR SELECT h!-v THEN PRESS
[FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator changes
to âFMâ.
3 Press and hold Mic [PTT].
s 4HE 48 28 ,%$ 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.
BASIC COMMUNICATIONS 5
AM TRANSMISSION
NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM
Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its
OWN ADVANTAGES !LTHOUGH LONG DISTANCE $8 CONTACTS
may be less common while using AM, the superior
audio quality characteristic of AM operation is one
reason why some hams prefer this mode.
3ELECT WIDE BAND OR NARROW BAND 48 DEVIATION
depending on whether the other station is using wide
band or narrow band ďŹlter for FM mode. While âNARâ
appears, the TS-590S transceiver transmits signals in
narrow band FM but the reception IF ďŹlter bandwidth
REMAINS UNCHANGED 7IDE 4HE DEVIATION SELECTION
is crucial to avoid audio distortion or insufďŹcient
intelligibility that the other station will encounter.
If necessary, refer to âOPERATING BASICSâ,
beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.
1 Select an operating frequency.
2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until âAMâ appears.
s )F h!-v DOES NOT APPEAR SELECT h&-v lRST THEN
press [FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator
changes to âAMâ.
1 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until âFMâ appears.
s If âFMâ does not appear, select âAMâ ďŹrst, then
press [FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator
changes to âFMâ.
2 Press and hold [FM/AM (FM-N)] to toggle the
SELECTION BETWEEN WIDE AND NARROW 48 DEVIATION
v APPEARS WHEN NARROW 48 DEVIATION IS
s h
selected.
3 Press [MIC (CAR)] to enter the Microphone gain
adjustment mode.
s 4HE CURRENT GAIN LEVEL APPEARS ON THE SUB
display.
4 Press and hold Mic [PTT].
s 4HE 48 28 ,%$ 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
reďŹects 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).' !)$3v BEGINNING ON
page 30, for information on additional useful operation
functions.
CW TRANSMISSION
CW operators know that this mode is very reliable
when communicating under worst conditions. It may
be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being
equally as useful in poor conditions. These modes,
however, do not have the long history of service nor
the simplicity that CW provides.
This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that
supports a variety of functions. For details on using
THESE FUNCTIONS REFER TO h%,%#42/.)# +%9%2v
[PAGE 35}.
If necessary, refer to âOPERATING BASICSâ,
beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.
1 Select the operating frequency.
2 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until âCWâ appears.
s )F h#7v DOES NOT APPEAR SELECT h&3+v lRST THEN
press [CW/FSK (REV)]. The mode indicator
changes to âCWâ.
s 4O PRECISELY TUNE IN ANOTHER STATION USE !UTO
Zero-beat. Refer to âAUTO ZERO-BEATâ
[PAGE 24}.
Note: 7HEN THE 48 POWER METER READING EXCEEDS THE VALUE THAT
YOU SPECIlED IN THE 48 0OWER SETTING [PAGE ] DECREASE THE
microphone gain or adjust your tone and level of voice.
3 Press [SEND].
s 4HE 48 28 ,%$ 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.
23
5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS
AUTO ZERO-BEAT
CARRIER LEVEL
Use 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.
When using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you can adjust
the carrier level.
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
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)$%4/.% 28 0)4#( &2%15%.#9v [BELOW]
7HEN MATCHING IS COMPLETED h#7 45.%v
disappears.
)F MATCHING IS UNSUCCESSFUL THE PREVIOUS
frequency is restored.
3 To quit Auto Zero-beat, press [CW T. (AGC OFF)]
or [CLR].
Note:
â When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is normally
within Âą5 Hz.
â Auto Zero-beat may fail if the keying speed of the target
station is too slow or if some interference is present.
â When the RIT function is ON, only RIT frequencies change
to make the Auto Zero-beat adjustment.
1 Press and hold [MIC (CAR].
s 4HE CURRENT GAIN LEVEL APPEARS ON THE SUB
display.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter
reads within the limits of the ALC zone.
s &OR !- MODE ADJUST THE MULTI/CH control so
that the ALC meter just begins to indicate.
3 Press and hold [MIC (CAR] again or press [CLR]
to complete the setting.
POWER ON MESSAGE
Each time you switch the transceiver ON,
h+%.7//$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].
TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY
As 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:
â The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of
THE 48 SIDETONE
â 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 ďŹlter information stored in the
1UICK -EMORY HAS PRIORITY
24
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.
6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS
SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION
Usually you can communicate with other stations
using a single frequency for receiving and transmitting.
In this case, you select only one frequency on either
VFO A or VFO B. However, there are cases where
you must select one frequency for receiving and a
different frequency for transmitting. This requires the
use of 2 VFOs. This is referred to as âsplit-frequency
operationâ. 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 ďŹnd that
you are suddenly being called by many operators, it
is your responsibility to control the situation. You may
announce that you will be âlistening up 5 (kHz, from
your present transmission frequency)â, or âlistening
down between 5 and 10 (kHz)â.
1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.
â or â
â appears to show which VFO is
s h
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].
â appears.
s h
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
â disappears.
SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT
TRANSMISSION
When 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.)
right end digit of the main display ďŹashes for
approximately 2 seconds after the Power On
message is displayed.
DIRECTLY ENTERING THE FREQUENCY SPLIT
SPECIFIED BY A DXer
To directly enter the difference between the TX
and RX frequencies speciďŹed by a DXer, follow the
instruction below while receiving on the main band of
a signal from the DXer.
1 Press and hold [SPLIT].
â blinks.
s h
2 %NTER THE FREQUENCY DIFFERENCE THE hSPLITv IN THE
order of kHz as speciďŹed by the DX station.
If the frequency speciďŹed by the DXer is higher
than your current frequency, enter the speciďŹed
frequency in the order of kHz using the numeric
and band-select keypad. Conversely, if the
speciďŹed frequency is lower, preďŹx 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.
â switches from split operation to simplex
s h
operation.
Note:
â Pressing [SPLIT] switches from split operation to simplex
operation.
â To temporarily receive using the transmit frequency, use the
4& 3%4 FUNCTION
TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR
THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
To 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].
â blinks.
s h
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.
â lights.
s h
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 âonâ
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
25
6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS
TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET)
FM REPEATER OPERATION
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.
Most 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.
1 ConďŹgure 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.
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 arenât 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 proďŹcient you
become at using this function, the more DX stations
you will contact.
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 ďŹdelity 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:
â When programming 2 separate frequencies using 2 VFOs,
be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs.
â When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused
by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your
signal to âtalk-offâ (break up) through the repeater.
29.520 MHz
88.5 Hz
29.620 MHz
29.620 MHz
29.520 MHz
88.5 Hz
Note:
â 4& 3%4 IS DISABLED WHILE TRANSMITTING
â You can change the transmission frequency even when the
Frequency lock function is ON.
â An RIT offset frequency is not added; however, an XIT offset
FREQUENCY IS ADDED TO THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY DURING 4& 3%4
1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.
â or â
â appears to show which VFO is
s h
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 â appears.
s 2EFER TO h3ELECTING A 4ONE &REQUENCYv FOR MORE
details on the subtone {page 27}.
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ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS 6
â Activating the Tone Function
4O QUIT THE 3UBTONE FUNCTION PRESS [AGC/T (SEL)]
twice.
7 Press [SPLIT].
â appears.
s h
1 ConďŹrm 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 â appears.
8 Press [A/B (A=B)] to return to the original
reception frequency.
Note: You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS
function.
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.
â disappears.
s h
The data that you select in steps 1 to 8 can be stored
in memory. Refer to âSplit-Frequency Channelsâ {page
43}.
Note:
â When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused
by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your
signal to âtalk-offâ (break up) through the repeater.
â To check the tone frequency stored in a memory channel,
recall the desired memory channel and press [AGC/T
(SEL)].
TRANSMITTING A TONE
In 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.
â Selecting a Tone Frequency
1 While â â 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.
Freq.
Freq.
Freq.
No.
No.
No.
(Hz)
(Hz)
(Hz)
(Hz)
00
67.0
11
97.4
22
141.3
33
206.5
01
69.3
12
100.0
23
146.2
34
210.7
02
71.9
13
103.5
24
151.4
35
218.1
03
74.4
14
107.2
25
156.7
36
225.7
04
77.0
15
110.9
26
162.2
37
229.1
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.
05
79.7
16
114.8
27
167.9
38
233.6
06
82.5
17
118.8
28
173.8
39
241.8
07
85.4
18
123.0
29
179.9
40
250.3
08
88.5
19
127.3
30
186.2
41
254.1
Note: If you store tone settings in a memory channel, you need
NOT REPROGRAM EACH TIME 2EFER TO h-%-/29 &%!452%3v
{page 43}.
09
91.5
20
131.8
31
192.8
42
1750
10
94.8
21
136.5
32
203.5
--
--
Note:
â You can select a tone frequency independent of a
CTCSS frequency.
â When 1750 Hz is selected, the transceiver sends a
500 ms tone burst each time transmission starts. You
cannot transmit 1750 Hz tone manually.
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TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN
This function scans through all tone frequencies to
identify the incoming tone frequency on a received
signal. You may ďŹnd this useful when you do not know
the tone frequency that the repeater uses.
1 While the Tone function is ON (â â 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 â
blinks and every tone frequency is scanned.
When the tone frequency is identiďŹed, the
transceiver stops scanning and the identiďŹed
frequency is displayed.
0RESS [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop
scanning while the tone frequency ID scan is
active.
0RESS [SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume
scanning.
Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in
progress.
FM CTCSS OPERATION
You may sometimes want to hear calls only from
speciďŹc 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.
8 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.
Freq.
Freq.
Freq.
No.
No.
No.
(Hz)
(Hz)
(Hz)
(Hz)
00
67.0
11
97.4
22
141.3
33
206.5
01
69.3
12
100.0
23
146.2
34
210.7
02
71.9
13
103.5
24
151.4
35
218.1
03
74.4
14
107.2
25
156.7
36
225.7
04
77.0
15
110.9
26
162.2
37
229.1
05
79.7
16
114.8
27
167.9
38
233.6
06
82.5
17
118.8
28
173.8
39
241.8
07
85.4
18
123.0
29
179.9
40
250.3
08
88.5
19
127.3
30
186.2
41
254.1
09
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:
â When using split-frequency operation, select FM mode on
both VFOs to use CTCSS.
â You can select a CTCSS frequency independent of a tone
frequency.
â You cannot use the CTCSS function with the Tone function.
Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private.
It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations.
CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN
1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.
s h
â or â
â 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 â
â appears.
7 While â â is visible, press and hold [AGC/T
(SEL)].
s 4HE CURRENT #4#33 FREQUENCY APPEARS DEFAULT
is 88.5 Hz).
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This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to
identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received
signal. You may ďŹnd 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 â
blinks and every CTCSS frequency is scanned.
When the CTCSS frequency is identiďŹed, the
transceiver stops scanning and the identiďŹed
frequency is displayed.
ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS 6
0RESS [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop
scanning while the CTCSS frequency ID scan is
active.
0RESS [SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume
scanning.
Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in
progress.
CROSS TONE
Use 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 â â 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 â
â 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 â
â 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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