INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-590S NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. 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.
7+$1. <28 127,&( 72 7+( 86(5 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.
:5,7,1* &219(17,216 )2//2:(' 6833/,(' $&&(6625,(6 The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packing materials in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future. Instruction Action Press [KEY]. Press and release KEY. Press Mic [KEY]. Press and release KEY on the microphone. Press and hold [KEY].
35(&$87,216 • Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: • Connect the transceiver only to a power source as described in this manual or as marked on the transceiver itself. • Route all power cables safely. Ensure the power cables can neither be stepped upon nor pinched by items placed near or against the cables. Pay particular attention to locations near AC receptacles, AC outlet strips, and points of entry to the transceiver.
&217(176 THANK YOU ............................................................ i FEATURES .............................................................. i NOTICE TO THE USER........................................... i BEFORE STARTING ............................................... i MARKET CODES..................................................... i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED .................ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.....................................ii PRECAUTIONS .....................................
&217(176 Transmitting CW Messages ......................... 35 Changing the Inter-message Interval Time... 35 Changing the CW Sidetone Volume............. 35 Insert Keying ................................................ 35 FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW ........... 35 AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE ........................... 36 MIC UP/ DWN KEY PADDLE MODE................ 36 SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS 36 CHAPTER 8 DATA COMMUNICATIONS RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) ...................................
&217(176 RECORDING MESSAGES ............................... 59 MESSAGE PLAYBACK..................................... 59 Checking Messages ..................................... 59 Sending Messages....................................... 59 Erasing a Recorded Message ...................... 59 Changing Inter-message Interval Time ........ 59 Changing Message Playback Volume.......... 60 CONSTANT RECORDING................................ 60 VOICE GUIDE...................................................
,167$//$7,21 $17(11$ &211(&7,21 /,*+71,1* 3527(&7,21 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 JLYHQ FDUHIXO DWWHQWLRQ 8VH D SURSHUO\ DGMXVWHG DQWHQQD RI JRRG TXDOLW\ D KLJK TXDOLW\ FRD[LDO 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.
,167$//$7,21 87,/,=,1* 7+( %$,/ $&&(6625< &211(&7,216 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. )5217 3$1(/ Q +HDGSKRQHV 3+21(6 Connect monaural or stereo headphones with a WR LPSHGDQFH 7KLV MDFN DFFHSWV D PP (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug.
,167$//$7,21 Headphones Front Panel 2 GND (STBY) MIC : > GND (MIC) PTT @ B NC DOWN .
*(77,1* $&48$,17(' )5217 3$1(/ A C D E G F B —— A —— H —— C —— [ ] Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF {page 10}. [METER (DRV)] Press to switch the meter type. 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 54}. [PF B] You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 54}. [ATT (RX ANT)] Press to turn the receiver attenuator ON or OFF {page 40}.
*(77,1* $&48$,17(' [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 44}.
*(77,1* $&48$,17(' A C D E G F B [CH1 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 58}. Press and hold to record a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}. [CH2 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}. Press and hold to record a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}.
*(77,1* $&48$,17(' /&' ',63/$< A B C D E —— A —— While receiving, the meter serves as an S-meter to measure and display the received signal strength. While transmitting, it serves as a power meter plus an ALC meter, an SWR meter, or a Speech Processor compression meter. The Peak Hold function holds each reading for approximately half a second. While adjusting the IF filter bandwidth, the meter displays an adjustment state. F Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON {page 40}.
*(77,1* $&48$,17(' A B E Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for CW mode {page 30}. Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON {page 53}. Appears when the Speech Processor function is ON {page 31}. Appears when the constant recording function is ON {page 60}. Reserved for future updates. Appears when the selected Menu No. is in the Quick Menu list {page 14}.
*(77,1* $&48$,17(' 5($5 3$1(/ 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}. DRV connector Connect an antenna drive device to this connector {page 50}. RX ANT connector Connect an RX antenna to this connector {page 50}.
23(5$7,1* %$6,&6 6:,7&+,1* 32:(5 21 2)) 5) 5$',2 )5(48(1&< *$,1 1 Switch the DC power supply ON. The RF gain is normally configured to the maximum level regardless of the operating modes. The transceiver has been configured to the maximum level at the factory. However, 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.
23(5$7,1* %$6,&6 6(/(&7,1* $ %$1' 6(/(&7,1* $ 02'( Press [1.8 (1)] ~ [50 (0)] or [GENE] to select your desired band. Press one of the following keys to select your desired mode set: [LSB/USB], [CW/FSK (REV)], or [FM/AM (FM-N)]. • • Press each key to cycle through the 3 default settings as shown in the table below. Each setting can be modified with your personal preference for frequency and mode. After modifying the setting, pressing the key again will save that setting.
23(5$7,1* %$6,&6 $'-867,1* 7+( 648(/&+ 08/7, )81&7,21 0(7(5 The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch level, the stronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient RF noise conditions. The multi-function meter measures the parameters in the table below.
23(5$7,1* %$6,&6 75$160,77,1* 0,&523+21( *$,1 For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT] and speak into the microphone in your normal voice. When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT] to receive. The microphone gain must be adjusted when SSB or AM mode is selected without using the speech processor {pages 21, 22}. 1 Press [MIC (CAR)]. To transmit CW, press [VOX (REV)] to turn the Break” appears. Close the key or in function ON. “ keyer paddle.
0(18 6(783 :+$7 ,6 $ 0(18" 48,&. 0(18 Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than through the physical controls of the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize the various timings, settings, and programming functions on this transceiver to meet your needs without using many controls and switches.
0(18 6(783 0(18 &21),*85$7,21 Category No. Description Settings** Display* Default** Display brightness 00 Off, 1: minimum, 6: maximum DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Display backlight color Operator Interface 01 1: amber, 2: green BACKLIGHT COLOR Panel key response for double function 02 1: 0.2 second, 2: 0.
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0(18 6(783 &+$5$&7(5 (175< When character entry is required, a cursor will appear on the display. 1 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [QM.IN] or [Q-MR]. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select your desired character. • You can delete the selected character by pressing [CL]. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the remaining characters. 4 Press [MENU] to set the entry and to exit character entry mode.
%$6,& &20081,&$7,216 66% 75$160,66,21 )0 75$160,66,21 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. FM is a common mode for communicating on VHF or UHF frequencies. As for HF and the 6 m band, 29 MHz and 51-54 MHz bands are commonly used for FM operation.
%$6,& &20081,&$7,216 $0 75$160,66,21 1$552: %$1':,'7+ )25 )0 Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its own advantages. Although long distance DX contacts may be less common while using AM, the superior audio quality characteristic of AM operation is one reason why some hams prefer this mode. Select wide band or narrow band TX deviation depending on whether the other station is using wide band or narrow band filter for FM mode.
%$6,& &20081,&$7,216 $872 =(52 %($7 &$55,(5 /(9(/ 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.
(1+$1&(' &20081,&$7,216 63/,7 )5(48(1&< 23(5$7,21 7) 6(7 75$160,66,21 )5(48(1&< 6(7 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 “split-frequency operation”.
(1+$1&(' &20081,&$7,216 )0 5(3($7(5 23(5$7,21 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. Compared to simplex communication, you can usually transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater.
(1+$1&(' &20081,&$7,216 721( )5(48(1&< ,' 6&$1 Q $FWLYDWLQJ WKH 7RQH )XQFWLRQ 1 Confirm that FM mode has been selected on the VFO(s) {page 10}. • When using 2 VFOs, you must select FM mode on both VFOs. This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You may find this useful when you do not know the tone frequency that the repeater uses. 2 Press [AGC/T (SEL)]. • “ ” appears.
(1+$1&(' &20081,&$7,216 • 8 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the appropriate CTCSS frequency. • The selectable CTCSS frequencies are listed in the table below. 9 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting. Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. No. 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.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 5(&(37,21 Note: When entering a frequency using the numeric keys, if you turn the MULTI/CH control in the middle of the frequency entry, the frequency will be entered into the log. 6(/(&7,1* <285 )5(48(1&< In addition to turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN], there are several other ways to select your frequency. This section describes additional methods of frequency selection that may save you time and effort.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 Q )LQH 7XQLQJ The default frequency step size when turning the Tuning control to change the frequency is 10 Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK, and 100 Hz for AM/ FM. However, you can change the frequency step size to 1 Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK, and 10 Hz for AM/ FM. 1 Press [FINE (F.LOCK)]. ” appears. • “ 5,7 5(&(,9( ,1&5(0(17$/ 781,1* RIT provides the ability to change your reception frequency by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without changing your transmission frequency. If the Fine Tuning ([FINE (F.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 75$160,66,21 92; 92,&( 23(5$7(' 75$160,66,21 VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the transmission mode each time you want to transmit. The transceiver automatically switches to transmission mode when VOX senses that you have begun speaking into the microphone. When using VOX, develop the habit of pausing between thoughts to allow the transceiver to drop back to reception mode briefly.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 Q 'DWD 92; 'HOD\ 7LPH Select an appropriate delay time for after the audio signal input to the ACC2 or USB connector ends. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 70. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to set your desired delay time. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Q 86% $&& 92; *DLQ When using the ACC2 or USB connector for VOX transmission, take the time to properly adjust the VOX gain. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 &86720,=,1* 75$160,66,21 6,*1$/ &+$5$&7(5,67,&6 )UHTXHQF\ 5HVSRQVH &XUYHV oFF Hb2 HP bb1 c Amplitude The quality of your transmission signal is important, regardless of which on-air activity you pursue. However, it is easy to be casual and overlook this fact since you don’t listen to your own signal. The following sub-sections provide information that will help you tailor your transmission signal. 0.1 Q 7; )LOWHU %DQGZLGWK 66% $0 Use Menu No.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 &: %5($. ,1 (/(&7521,& .(<(5 Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually switching between transmission and reception modes. Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in and Full Break-in. This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the transceiver’s rear panel. Refer to “Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)” {page 2} for details regarding this connection. The built-in keyer supports lambic (squeeze) operation.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 5,6( 7,0( 2) &: &: 0(66$*( 0(025< The rise time of a CW signal is the time for the RF output to rise to its maximum power after the key is closed. This transceiver has 4 memory channels for storing CW messages. Each memory channel can store approximately 50 characters (equivalent of 250 dots). These memory channels are ideal for storing contest exchanges that you want to send repeatedly. Stored messages can be played back to check message content or for transmitting.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 Q &KHFNLQJ &: 0HVVDJHV ZLWKRXW 7UDQVPLWWLQJ 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode. • “CW” appears. 2 If Break-in is ON, press [VOX (LEV)] to turn VOX OFF. 3 Press [CH1 (REC)], [CH2 (REC)], [CH3 (REC)], or [RX/4 (REC)] to select the channel to be played back. • The message is played back. • To play back the messages stored in the other channels in sequence, press the corresponding channel keys during playback. Up to 4 channels can be queued at the same time.
&20081,&$7,1* $,'6 $872 &: 7; ,1 66% 02'( If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you can configure the transceiver to change the operating mode from SSB (USB or LSB) to CW and then transmit in CW mode automatically when you operate the CW keyers. The mode automatically changes from USB to CW and LSB to CWR, regardless of the setting for Menu No. 42 (Frequency correction for changing SSB to CW).
'$7$ &20081,&$7,216 5$',2 7(/(7<3( 577< RTTY is the data communications mode with the longest history. It was originally designed for use with mechanical teletypewriters which were often used before personal computers became common. Now you can easily start operating RTTY with a personal computer and MCP. Unlike Packet, each time you type a letter, it is transmitted over the air. What you type is transmitted and displayed on the computer screen of the recipient.
5(-(&7,1* ,17(5)(5(1&( '63 ),/7(56 Q &: )6. 0RGH Kenwood digital signal processing (DSP) technology is adapted to this transceiver. Using DSP filtering (AF), you can control the bandwidth, cancel the multiple jamming beat, and reduce the noise level. &+$1*,1* 7+( '63 ),/7(5 %$1':,'7+ For improving interference reduction capability, this transceiver also provides IF filters designed using DSP technology.
5(-(&7,1* ,17(5)(5(1&( Press and hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value of the DSP filter band as follows: SSB/ AM/ FM mode: High cut Frequency > Low cut Frequency CW/ SSB data mode: Shift Frequency > Bandwidth FSK mode: Bandwidth only Q 1RWFK )LOWHU %DQGZLGWK $872 127&+ ),/7(5 66% Two types of Beat Cancel DSP filters are available. Beat Cancel 1 (BC1) is effective for removing a weak beat or continuous beat signals.
5(-(&7,1* ,17(5)(5(1&( Q 6HWWLQJ WKH 15 /HYHO $GMXVWPHQW NR1 uses an adaptive filter to reduce the noise element from the received signals. When the S/N ratio is reasonably good in SSB, using NR1 will improve the S/N further. While NR1 is ON, you can further adjust the noise reduction level by pressing and holding [NR (LEV)], then turning the MULTI/CH control to select the level from 1 to 10. The default is 5. The level is saved separately for SSB/FM/AM and CW/FSK.
0(025< )($785(6 0(025< &+$11(/6 This transceiver provides you with 110 memory channels, numbered 00 to 99 and P0 to P9, for storing operating frequency data, modes, and other information. Memory channels 00 to 99 are called Conventional Memory Channels. Memory channels P0 to P9 are designed for programming VFO tuning ranges and scan ranges. The data you can store is listed below. Conventional memory channels are used for storing data you will often recall.
0(025< )($785(6 0(025< 5(&$// $1' 6&52// Q 7HPSRUDU\ )UHTXHQF\ &KDQJHV There are 2 modes which allow you to retrieve frequencies and associated data that you stored in a memory channel: Memory Recall and Memory Scroll. After retrieving frequencies and associated data in Memory Recall mode, you can temporarily change the data without overwriting the contents of the memory channel. Q 0HPRU\ 5HFDOO 1 Access Menu No. 18 and select “on”.
0(025< )($785(6 Channel 00 ~ 99 ° Channel 00 ~ 99 Channel P0 ~ P9 ° Channel P0 ~ P9 RX frequency ° RX frequency TX/RX frequency ° TX/RX frequency TX frequency ° TX frequency Start frequency ° Start frequency Mode for RX ° Mode for RX End frequency ° End frequency Mode for TX ° Mode for TX Mode for TX/RX ° Mode for TX/RX Tone frequency ° Tone frequency Tone frequency ° Tone frequency CTCSS frequency ° CTCSS frequency CTCSS frequency ° CTCSS frequency Tone/ CTCSS
0(025< )($785(6 Q &RQILUPLQJ 6WDUW (QG )UHTXHQFLHV Use this procedure to check the start and end frequencies that you stored in channels P0 to P9. 1 Press [M>V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel from P0 to P9. 3 Press [A/B (A=B)] to check the start frequency, then press [A/B (A=B)] again to check the end frequency.
0(025< )($785(6 180%(5 2) 48,&. 0(025< &+$11(/6 5(&$//,1* 48,&. 0(025< &+$11(/6 This transceiver provides up to 10 Quick Memory channels. You can adjust the number of available channels by accessing Menu No. 17 and selecting “3”, “5” (default), or “10”. You can recall a Quick Memory channel only when you operate the transceiver in VFO mode. 6725,1* ,172 48,&. 0(025< Each time you store a new frequency, all previously stored frequencies are bumped to the next respective Quick Memory channel.
6&$1 Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating efficiency. This transceiver provides the following types of scans: Scan Type Normal Scan Purpose VFO Scan Scans the entire frequency range of the transceiver. Program Scan Scans the specific frequency ranges stored in Memory channels P0 ~ P9.
6&$1 352*5$0 6&$1 3$57,$//< 6/2:(' 3 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select the memory channel (P.SCAN–P0 to P.SCAN–P9). As you select the Memory Channel, “on” or “oFF” appears on the main frequency display. “on” signifies that the memory channel is active for the Program Scan and “oFF” signifies that the memory channel group is inactive for the Program Scan. 4 To activate the Program Scan frequency range, select the desired P.SCAN number by turning the MULTI/CH control.
6&$1 6&$1 +2/' $// &+$11(/ 6&$1 This function stops Program Scan for approximately 5 seconds, then resumes Scan when you jump to the desired frequency by turning the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control, or by pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Use the following procedure to scan all the memory channels that contain frequency data in sequence, ignoring the Memory Group number. To use this function, access Menu No. 21, and select “on”. The default is OFF.
6&$1 *5283 6&$1 Q 3HUIRUPLQJ *URXS 6FDQ 110 memory channels are divided into 11 groups so that you can select one or more groups to be scanned, depending on the situation. Q 0HPRU\ *URXS When you store frequency data in a memory channel, the memory channel belongs to one of 11 groups as shown below. MGROUP-0 Memory Channel Nos. 00 ~ 09 MGROUP-1 Memory Channel Nos. 10 ~ 19 MGROUP-2 Memory Channel Nos. 20 ~ 29 MGROUP-3 Memory Channel Nos. 30 ~ 39 MGROUP-4 Memory Channel Nos.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 $17(11$6 $17 $17 Two antenna connectors are available for the HF/ 50 MHz band on the TX/ RX unit rear panel. Press and hold [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to select ANT 1 or ANT 2. ” or “ ” appears to indicate which • “ antenna is selected. 5; $17 Press and hold [ATT (RX ANT)] to toggle the RX ANT between enabled and disabled. • “ ” appears when the RX ANT is enabled. '59 Press and hold [METER (DRV)] to switch the DRV between enabled and disabled.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 Note: X The internal antenna tuner will not tune outside the available transmission frequency limits. X Pressing [AT (TUNE)] for more than 1 second while transmitting interrupts transmitting and starts tuning. X While using CW Full Break-in, the internal antenna tuner will be in-line for both transmission and reception. X Tuning automatically turns OFF in approximately 60 seconds. “AT” disappears and the error beeps stop.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 The table below is an example of setting the Auto Mode frequency. Channel Frequency Mode No. (MHz) • • 52 Operation Range (MHz) 00 1.620 AM 0.030 I 1.620 01 2.000 CW 1.620 I 2.000 02 3.500 LSB 2.000 I 3.500 03 3.525 CW 3.500 I 3.525 04 10.100 LSB 3.525 I 10.100 05 10.150 CW 10.100 I 10.150 06 14.000 USB 10.150 I 14.000 07 14.070 CW-R 14.000 I 14.070 08 14.112 FSK 14.070 I 14.112 09 18.068 USB 14.112 I 18.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 ',63/$< %5,*+71(66 Parameter oFF The brightness of the LCD display can be selected from OFF, and 1 to 6 . 1 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No. 00. 2 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select “oFF”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, or “6”. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. 3 %$&./,*+7 &2/25 You can manually change the display illumination to suit the lighting conditions where you are operating. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 Key Comments Band direct key [M>V] [LSB/USB] [CW/FSK] [FM/AM] Still operates to change between FM and FM Narrow (press and hold). [DATA] [FINE] Still operates to cancel Frequency Lock (press and hold). [CWT] Still operates to turn AGC ON/ OFF (press and hold). [CLR] Still operates to turn Memory Channel Lockout ON/OFF. Also still operates to end a setting mode. [Q-M.R] Still operates to edit a Memory name. [Q-M.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 No. Function Remark 5; 021,725 202 VOICE3 The lower meter when transmitting RX monitor temporarily disables the squelch function to monitor the current frequency activities. 203 MONITOR Mic [PF4] default 204 TX TUNE To use the RX Monitor function, first assign the function to a PF key (either on the front panel or the microphone).
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 Note: X When using a transverter, not all the functions of this transceiver are available. X When turning the transverter ON, the frequency entry history is cleared, thus you cannot use the frequency entry history function. X When using an antenna tuner in the IN state and the transverter is turned ON, the antenna tuner is forced to the THRU state. 75$160,66,21 287387 32:(5 If Menu No. 50 is set to “1” {above}, the transceiver automatically decreases the output power to 5 watts.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 86,1* 48,&. 75$16)(5 &20387(5 &21752/ When connecting with another TS-590S, TS-480HX/ SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-570S/D/SG/DG, or TS-870S, use the same COM connector baud rate on each transceiver. By connecting this transceiver to a computer, you can change the computer into an electronic console from which you can remotely control functions of the transceiver.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 (;7(51$/ $8',2 6(77,1*6 Q 6HOHFWLQJ D 'DWD 7UDQVPLVVLRQ /LQH • Depending on how you connect your transceiver to a PC, you will need to set a data transmission line type. Access Menu No. 63 and select “ACC2” (default) or “USB”. • Q $XGLR /HYHO 6HWWLQJV You can set the input and output audio levels of an ACC2 connection via Menu Nos. 66 and 67, and the input and output audio levels of a USB connection via Menu Nos. 64 and 65.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 5(&25',1* 0(66$*(6 This section explains how to record a single message. 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode. • Select a mode that you wish to transmit. 2 Press and hold [CH1 (REC)] to record the message for channel 1. • BT in Morse code sounds and “AP 1 –” appears. • To quit recording your message, press [CLR]. 3 Press [MIC (CAR)], then rotate the MULTI/CH control to adjust the microphone gain so that the ALC level is at maximum while the voice is at the maximum level.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 Q &KDQJLQJ 0HVVDJH 3OD\EDFN 9ROXPH Turning the AF control does not change the volume for the message playback. To change the message playback volume , access Menu No. 05 to select the playback volume level from “1” to “9” or “oFF”. &2167$17 5(&25',1* By utilizing the digital recording capability of the VGS-1, you can configure the VGS-1 to store the last 30 seconds of communications (transmitted signals and received signals when the squelch opens).
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 Operation Carrier level adjustment Announcement “Carrier” + Setting AGC constant time AGC “Fast” + Setting value1 setting (FAST) AGC constant time AGC “Slow” + Setting value1 setting (SLOW) While in Menu mode 1 Status Settings using VOICE1 Announcement Press [ ] While in VFO mode “VFO” + (“S” +)1 “A/B” + Frequency Press [A/B (A=B)] Changing VFO A or B while in VFO mode (TF-SET ON/OFF is stored) (“S” +)1 “A/B” + Frequency • Announces when Menu No. 09 is ON Press [1.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 Status Press [A/B (A=B)] + [ ], then turn the MULTI/CH control Reset confirmation during VFO reset2 Press [A/B (A=B)] + [ ], then turn the MULTI/CH control Reset confirmation during Full reset2 1 VOICE3 Announcements Announcement SWR meter “VFO reset?” “Full reset?” Announced when operating in Split-frequency mode. Announced even when the auto Voice announcement is OFF. When auto Voice announcement is ON, various configuration images appear on the display.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 Note: X RIT/XIT turns OFF automatically when entering Emergency mode. X The transceiver will not switch to the Emergency channel if you are using the constant recorder and are either transmitting, receiving a voice call, or receiving a CW call. &5266%$1' 5(3($7(5 If you have a Kenwood FM transceiver (K type) with a 6 pin mini DIN connector, you can set up the TS-590S transceiver and the FM transceiver as a crossband repeater.
23(5$725 &219(1,(1&(6 6.< &200$1' ,, 35(3$5$7,21 Sky Command II allows you to remotely control the TS-590S transceiver from a separate location.
&211(&7,1* 3(5,3+(5$/ (48,30(17 7(50,1$/ '(6&5,37,216 &20 &211(&725 Pin No. Pin Name 1 NC 2 Function I/O No connection — RXD Transmit data O 3 TXD Receive data I 4 NC 5 GND 6 No connection — Ground — NC No connection — 7 RTS Receive enable I 8 CTS Transmit enable O 9 NC No connection — Pin No.
&211(&7,1* 3(5,3+(5$/ (48,30(17 5(027( &211(&725 Pin No. Pin Name Function 1 SPO Speaker output O 2 COM Common terminal I/O 3 SS 4 MKE When connected with the common terminal, the amplifier enters TX mode. I/O 5 BRK When connected with the common terminal, the amplifier enters RX mode. I/O 6 ALC ALC input from the amplifier I 7 RL Approx. +12 V DC is output when in TX mode (10 mA max.). O Standby; when grounded, the transceiver enters TX mode.
&211(&7,1* 3(5,3+(5$/ (48,30(17 Note: Use a USB/ RS-232C cable shorter than 3 meters. &20387(5 The USB connector allows you to directly connect a computer by using a USB (AB type) or RS-232 cable. By connecting a USB cable to the PC, you can enable the input and output of the transmission and reception of sound. You must use the ARUA-10 software to control the USB audio system line of the PC, available at: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.
&211(&7,1* 3(5,3+(5$/ (48,30(17 577< 23(5$7,21 Use the ACC 2 connector to interface with your MCP. If your MCP supports RTTY keying output, connect the output to pin 2 of the ACC 2 connector. Connect the demodulation input line of the MCP to pin 3 of the ACC 2 connector. Also, connect the transmission control line of the MCP to pin 3 of the REMOTE terminal. Select “FSK” or “FSR” when you operate the RTTY mode. Note: Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment.
&211(&7,1* 3(5,3+(5$/ (48,30(17 $17(11$ 781(5 Use the ANT 1 and AT connectors to connect an AT-300 external antenna tuner. If you connect the external antenna tuner to the ANT 2 connector, it will not function. Note: The AT-300 cannot be used for 50 MHz operation. ANT 1 connector TS-590S AT-300 (The AT-300 Antenna Tuner is a discontinued model. It may no longer be available in your area.
&211(&7,1* 3(5,3+(5$/ (48,30(17 '; 3$&.(7&/867(5 781( If you have a TH-D72A/E/ TM-D710A/E/ RC-D710/ TM-D700A/E, you can connect the TH-D72A/E/ TM-D710A/E/ RC-D710/ TM-D700A/E to the TS-590S transceiver to use the DX PacketCluster Tune function. Connect the 2 transceivers with a cross-wired RS-232C cable as shown below. (For connecting to the TH-D72A/E, refer to the TH-D72A/E instruction manual.
,167$//,1* 237,216 You will require a #1 Philips screwdriver to install the VGS-1 or SO-3 TCXO. You will also need a soldering iron (approx. 30 watts) to install the SO-3 TCXO. 9*6 92,&( *8,'( 6725$*( 81,7 1 Remove the shield cover (4 screws). Switch OFF the transceiver power and unplug the DC power cable before performing any installations. 5(029,1* 7+( %27720 &$6( When installing the optional VGS-1 or SO-3 TCXO, remove the bottom case of the transceiver: 1 Remove the 10 screws.
,167$//,1* 237,216 5()(5(1&( )5(48(1&< &$/,%5$7,21 62 7&;2 The SO-3 option improves the transceiver frequency stability to ±0.5 ppm. 1 Remove the CN503 connector and TCXO PCB screw, as shown below. CN503 TCXO PCB Note: The transceiver is adjusted at the factory prior to shipping. Do not perform this adjustment unless it is necessary. 1 Set the following on the transceiver: • Mode: CW • AF control: Center • Menu No.
,167$//,1* 237,216 0% 02%,/( %5$&.(7 ATTENTION: When installing the MB-430, use the SEMS Screws provided with the TS-590S. When installing the MB-430, attach the supplied plastic spacers to the transceiver in advance. This is necessary to protect the TS-590S transceiver from scratches. 35(&$87,216 • • When operating mobile, do not attempt to configure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous. Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws.
7528%/(6+227,1* *(1(5$/ ,1)250$7,21 6(59,&( 127( Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Under normal circumstances, the transceiver will operate in accordance with these operating instructions. All adjustable trimmers, coils, and resistors in the transceiver are preset at the factory. They should only be readjusted by a qualified technician who is familiar with this transceiver and has the necessary test equipment.
7528%/(6+227,1* 7528%/(6+227,1* The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual before assuming your transceiver is defective.
7528%/(6+227,1* Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page No signals are received or receive sensitivity seems poor; S-meter is reading full scale. The RF gain was set too low. Turn the RF control clockwise to increase the RF gain. 10 Received signals are completely unintelligible The wrong modulation was selected. Select the correct modulation mode. 11 Memory Scan will not start scanning. 1 The SQL control was not set correctly. 2 Less than 2 memory channels were unlocked.
7528%/(6+227,1* Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page VOX does not operate. The VOX gain is set too low. Increase the VOX gain. 30 HF/ 50 MHz Linear amplifier does not operate. 1 The linear amplifier control is OFF. 2 The REMOTE connector wiring is wrong or faulty. 1 Set Menu No. 53 (HF) or 54 (50 MHz) to 1, 2, or 3. 2 Inspect the REMOTE connector wiring and correct it as necessary. 53 The transceiver’s output power decreases after a short operating time.
7528%/(6+227,1* Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page A message cannot be There is a communication recorded/ played back error between the transceiver or no announcement and the VGS-1. can be heard. Confirm that the connector of the VGS-1 is securely connected to the transceiver. Perform the Full reset. If the problem persists, contact a Kenwood authorized service center for repairs (with the VGS-1 attached). 71,78 The transceiver output power seems to be low in SSB mode.
7528%/(6+227,1* 23(5$7,21 127,&(6 P %$1' 23(5$7,21 . 7<3( 86$ 21/< The transceiver has been designed and engineered to avoid possible hardware glitches. However, you may notice the following symptoms when you operate the transceiver. These symptoms are not malfunctions. Effective from July 3, 2003, FCC Report and Order (R&O) in ET Docket 02-98 granted US amateurs secondary access to five discrete channels in the vicinity of 5 MHz.
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63(&,),&$7,216 General Mode J3E (LSB, USB)/ A1A (CW)/ A3E (AM)/ F3E (FM)/ F1B (FSK) Number of memory channels 110 + 10 (Quick memory channels) Antenna impedance ZLWK EXLOW LQ DQWHQQD WXQHU a 160 m ~ 6 m band Supply Voltage '& 9 Grounding method Negative ground Current 7UDQVPLW PD[ Less than $ Receive (no signal) Less than $ Usable temperature range )UHTXHQF\ VWDELOLW\ ZLWKRXW –10°C ~ 50°C 62 Frequency stability –10°C ~ 50°C ZLWK 62 Dimensions (W x
63(&,),&$7,216 Transmitter XIT shift frequency range N+] Microphone impedance Receiver 5; 0+] EDQG ,) EDQG ZLGWK RI N+] RX2 (Other) or less (SSB/CW/FSK)) Double conversion Triple conversion superheterodyne superheterodyne 9)2 .
Bu ürün 26891sayılı Resmi Gazete’de yayımlanan Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eşyalarda Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Yönetmeliğe uygun olarak üretilmiştir. This product complies with Directive, Number 26891 regarding "REGULATION ON THE RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT".
