Kenwood TS-590S manual

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    © B62-2243-00 (K, E) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 00 HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-590S INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOTIFIC A TION This eq uipment c omplie s with the esse ntial requirement s of Direc tive 1 999/5/ EC. The use of the warnin g symbo l means the eq uipment is subje ct to restr ict ions of use in cer tain countries. This eq uipment re quires [...]

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    i 7+$1.<28 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. This transceiver features a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit to process IF and AF signals. By taking maximum advantage of DSP technology[...]

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    ii :5,7,1*&219(17,216)2//2:(' The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction Action Press [KEY] . Press and release KEY. Press Mic [KEY] . Press and release KEY on the microphone. Press and hold [KEY] . Press and hold KEY down for a moment, then releas[...]

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    iii 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 plac[...]

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    iv &217(176 TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY ........ 23 CARRIER LEVEL .................................................. 23 POWER ON MESSAGE ........................................ 23 CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION....................... 24 TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET) 24 FM REPEATER OPERATION ..............[...]

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    v &217(176 PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED ........ 47 SCAN HOLD ..................................................... 48 MEMORY SCAN ................................................... 48 SCAN RESUME ................................................ 48 ALL-CHANNEL SCAN....................................... 48 GROUP SCAN .........................[...]

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    vi &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 Ch[...]

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    1 ,167$//$7,21 TS-590S Fuse (25 A) Red (+) Black ( ï ) DC Power supply (20.5 A or more) E-type only $17(11$&211(&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[...]

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    2 ,167$//$7,21 87,/,=,1*7+(%$,/ 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. 5(3/$&,1*)86(6 The following fuses are used in the TS-590S transceiver. If a fuse blows, determine the cause then [...]

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    3 ,167$//$7,21 2 : > B = @ . ; GND (STBY) GND (MIC) NC 8 V (10 mA max) MIC PTT DOWN UP Microphone External speaker MIC connector (Front view) Headphones • Paddle • Straight key • Bug key • Electronic keyer • PC keyer output Front Panel Rear Panel[...]

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    4 *(77,1*$&48$,17(' )52173$1(/ —— C —— [METER (DRV)] Press to switch the meter type. Press and hold to turn the Drive Out function ON or OFF {page 50}. [PF B] You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 54}. [MIC (CAR)] Press to adjust the microphone gain {page 13}. While the Speech Processor function is[...]

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    5 *(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}[...]

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    6 *(77,1*$&48$,17(' [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 rec[...]

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    7 *(77,1*$&48$,17(' —— 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 seco[...]

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    8 *(77,1*$&48$,17(' 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 [...]

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    9 *(77,1*$&48$,17(' 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 {[...]

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    10 23(5$7,1*%$6,&6 6:,7&+,1*32:(5212)) 1 Switch the DC power supply ON. 2 Press [ ] to switch the transceiver ON. • If you hold the power switch for more than approximately 2 seconds, the transceiver will switch back OFF. • Upon power up, “HELLO” appears on the main display, followed by the current frequency and other[...]

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    11 23(5$7,1*%$6,&6 6(/(&7,1*$%$1' Press [1.8 (1)] ~ [50 (0)] or [GENE] to select your desired band. • 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 ke[...]

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    23(5$7,1*%$6,&6 12 08/7,)81&7,210(7(5 The multi-function meter measures the parameters in the table below. The S-meter and FILTER scales appears when the transceiver is in receive mode, and the PWR meter appears when it is in transmit mode. Each press of [METER (DRV)] cycles between the ALC, COMP, and SWR meters. Peak read[...]

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    23(5$7,1*%$6,&6 13 75$160,77,1* 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. To transmit CW, press [VOX (REV)] to turn the Break- in function ON. “ ” appears. Close the key or keyer paddle. Connect a key or keyer pad[...]

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    14 0(186(783 :+$7,6$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 fun[...]

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    15 0(186(783 0(18&21),*85$7,21 Category No. Description Settings** Ref. Page Display* Default** Operator Interface 00 Display brightness Off, 1: minimum, 6: maximum OFF/ 1 ~ 6 53 DISPLAY BRIGHTNE SS 4 01 Display backlight color 1: amber, 2: green 1/ 2 53 BACKLIGHT COLOR 1 02 Panel key response for double function 1: 0.2 second, 2[...]

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    16 0(186(783 Category No. Description Settings** Ref. Page Display* Default** Tuning (continued) 15 Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in AM mode 5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 30/ 50/ 100 [kHz] 28 AM MULTI/ CH CONTROL 5 16 Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in FM mode 5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/ 25/ 30/ 50/ 100 [kHz][...]

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    17 0(186(783 Category No. Description Settings** Ref. Page Display* Default** CW 32 Electric keyer mode A/ B 33 ELECTRIC KEYER MO DE B 33 Keying priority over playback OFF/ ON 34 KEYING P RIORITY OVER PLAYBACK OFF 34 CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency 300 ~ 1000 (50 [Hz] step) 23 CW RX PI TCH/TX SIDETONE FREQUENCY 800 35 CW rise time 1/[...]

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    18 0(186(783 Category No. Description Settings** Ref. Page Display* Default** Antenna Tuner 51 TX hold when AT completes the tuning OFF/ ON 50 ANTENNA TUNER TX HOLD OFF 52 In-line AT while receiving OFF/ ON 50 ANTENNA TUNER FO R RECEPTION OFF Linear Amp 53 Linear amplifier control relay for HF band OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3 53 HF LINEA R AMPLIFIER C[...]

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    19 0(186(783 Category No. Description Settings** Ref. Page Display* Default** External Accessory Control 69 Data VOX OFF/ ON 30 VOX OPERATION WITH DAT A INPUT OFF 70 Data VOX delay time 0 ~ 100 (5 step) 30 DATA VOX DELA Y TIME 50 71 Data VOX gain for the USB audio input 0 ~ 9 (1 step) 31 USB VOX GAIN 4 72 Data VOX gain for the ACC2 term[...]

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    20 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 [Q- M.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 [C[...]

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    21 %$6,&&20081,&$7,216 66%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. If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, beginning on[...]

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    %$6,&&20081,&$7,216 22 $075$160,66,21 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. If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, b[...]

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    23 %$6,&&20081,&$7,216 $872=(52%($7 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. 1 Tune to the CW signal usi[...]

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    (1+$1&('&20081,&$7,216 24 63/,7)5(48(1&<23(5$7,21 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 f[...]

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    25 (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[...]

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    26 (1+$1&('&20081,&$7,216 721()5(48(1&<,'6&$1 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. 1 While the Tone function is ON (“ ” is visibl[...]

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    27 (1+$1&('&20081,&$7,216 • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop scanning while the CTCSS frequency ID scan is active. • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume scanning. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. &5266721( Use this feature when using different uplink and downlink tones[...]

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    &20081,&$7,1*$,'6 28 5(&(37,21 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. Q  'LUHFW)UHTXHQF[...]

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    29 &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. 2 Tu[...]

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    30 &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[...]

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    31 &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[...]

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    32 &20081,&$7,1*$,'6 &86720,=,1*75$160,66,216,*1$/ &+$5$&7(5,67,&6 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 pro[...]

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    33 &20081,&$7,1*$,'6 &:%5($.,1 Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually switching between transmission and reception modes. Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in and Full Break-in. Semi Break-in: When the key contacts open, the transceiver automatically waits for the duration of the time p[...]

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    34 &20081,&$7,1*$,'6 5,6(7,0(2)&: 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. 1 Press [MENU] , then press [Q-M.IN] / [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 35. 2 Press [M.IN] / [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select “1”, “2”, “4?[...]

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    35 &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. • Th[...]

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    36 &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 C[...]

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    37 '$7$&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. Unli[...]

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    38 5(-(&7,1*,17(5)(5(1&( Q  &:)6.0RGH 1 Select CW or FSK mode. 2 Turn the LO / WIDTH control clockwise to increase the bandwidth (wide), or counterclockwise to decrease the bandwidth (narrow). Before Interfering signal Interfering signal After Desired signal Mode Bandwidth Selection (Hz) Default CW 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, [...]

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    39 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 $872127&+),/7(566% The Auto Notch filter automatic[...]

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    40 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 holdi[...]

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    41 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 sca[...]

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    42 0(025<)($785(6 Q  7HPSRUDU)UHTXHQF&KDQJHV After retrieving frequencies and associated data in Memory Recall mode, you can temporarily change the data without overwriting the contents of the memory channel. 1 Access Menu No. 18 and select “on”. • Skip this step when changing only the associated data (not the[...]

  • Page 51

    43 0(025<)($785(6 Channel 00 ~ 99 ° Channel 00 ~ 99 RX frequency ° RX frequency TX frequency ° TX frequency Mode for RX ° Mode for RX Mode for TX ° Mode for TX Tone frequency ° Tone frequency CTCSS frequency ° CTCSS frequency Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status ° Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Memory Name ° Memory Name Memory Channel [...]

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    44 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 c[...]

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    45 0(025<)($785(6 180%(52)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”. 6725,1*,17248,&.0(025< Each time you store a new frequency, a[...]

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    46 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 Purpose Normal Scan VFO Scan Scans the entire frequency range of the transceiver. Program Scan Sca[...]

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    47 6&$1 352*5$06&$13$57,$//<6/2:(' You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for each memory channel from P0 to P9 so that Program Scan slows down the scanning speed. To specify the slow down frequency points, first program the start and end frequencies into a memory channel (P0 ~ P9). 1 Access Menu No. 19[...]

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    48 6&$1 6&$1+2/' 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] . To use this function, access Menu No. 21, and select “on”. The default is OFF. 0(025<6&[...]

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    49 6&$1 *52836&$1 110 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 MGROU[...]

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    50 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 Note: X The APO function works even if the transceiver is scanning. X The APO timer starts counting down when no key presses, no control adjustments, and no command (COM connector) sequences are detected. $8720$7,&$17(11$781(5 As explained in “ANTENNA CONNECTION” {page 1}, matching the impedance of t[...]

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    51 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 transmiss[...]

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    52 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 %((3)81&7,21 The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry, error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. Although you can turn the beep function OFF by accessing Menu No. 03, we recommend you leave it ON in order to detect unexpected errors and malfunctions. You can also change the [...]

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    53 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 ',63/$< %5,*+71(66 The brightness of the LCD display can be selected from OFF, and 1 to 6 . 1 Press [MENU] , then press [Q-M.IN] / [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No. 00. 2 Press [M.IN] / [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select “oFF”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, or “[...]

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    54 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] [MHz] [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 Memo[...]

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    55 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 5;021,725 RX monitor temporarily disables the squelch function to monitor the current frequency activities. To use the RX Monitor function, first assign the function to a PF key (either on the front panel or the microphone). 1 Press [MENU] , then press [Q-M.IN] / [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control [...]

  • Page 64

    56 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,[...]

  • Page 65

    57 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 &20387(5&21752/ 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. This capability makes remote operation of your transceiver possible from across the room, from another room, [...]

  • Page 66

    58 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 software misdetects a busy signal, set Menu No. 76 to “OPEN”. • When not using the USB terminal, besides a serial cable, create and connect a sound input/output cable. In this case when connecting to sound equipment and the audio output level is too high, change the level setting in Menu No. 66. [...]

  • Page 67

    59 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 [...]

  • Page 68

    60 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 Q  &KDQJLQJ0HVVDJH3ODEDFN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 utilizin[...]

  • Page 69

    61 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 Operation Announcement Carrier level adjustment “Carrier” + Setting value 1 AGC constant time AGC setting (FAST) “Fast” + Setting value 1 AGC constant time AGC setting (SLOW) “Slow” + Setting value 1 While in Menu mode “Menu” + Menu number + Setting value 1 1 During continuous operation[...]

  • Page 70

    62 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 VOICE3 Announcements SWR meter ALC meter Dot position Announcement Dot position Announcement 1 R 1.0 0 A 0 2~6 R1 . 5 1 A1 7 ~ 11 R 2.0 2 A 2 12 ~ 16 R 3.0 ~ ~ 17 ~ 24 R 5.0 13 A 13 2 5~3 0 R OVER 14 A 14 15 ~ A OVER COMP meter Dot position Announcement 0 C0d B 1 ~ 10 C 10 dB 1 1~2 0 C2 0d B 2 1~3 0 C [...]

  • Page 71

    63 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 [...]

  • Page 72

    64 23(5$725&219(1,(1&(6 6.<&200$1',, Sky Command II allows you to remotely control the TS-590S transceiver from a separate location. If you have more than 2 TH-D7A/ TH-D72A/E/ TM-D710A/ TM-V71A + RC-D710/ TM-D700A transceivers (K type), yo u c an perform Sky Command II operation to remotely control the HF/ 5[...]

  • Page 73

    65 &211(&7,1*3(5,3+(5$/(48,30(17 7(50,1$/'(6&5,37,216 &20&211(&725 Pin No. Pin Name Function I/O 1 NC No connection — 2 RXD Transmit data O 3 TXD Receive data I 4 NC No connection — 5 GND Ground — 6 NC No connection — 7 RTS Receive enable I 8 CTS Transmit enable O 9 NC No connection — $&&?[...]

  • Page 74

    66 &211(&7,1*3(5,3+(5$/(48,30(17 5(027(&211(&725 Pin No. Pin Name Function I/O 1 SPO Speaker output O 2 COM Common terminal I/O 3S S Standby; when grounded, the transceiver enters TX mode. I 4 MKE When connected with the common terminal, the amplifier enters TX mode. I/O 5 BRK When connected with the common term[...]

  • Page 75

    67 &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 m[...]

  • Page 76

    68 &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[...]

  • Page 77

    69 &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. TS-590S AT-300 ANT 1 connector (The AT-300 Antenna Tuner[...]

  • Page 78

    70 &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 a[...]

  • Page 79

    71 ,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. 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-[...]

  • Page 80

    ,167$//,1*237,216 72 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. TCXO PCB CN503 TCXO PCB CN503 2 Remove the TCXO PCB. 3 Insert the SO-3 TCXO. 4 Solder all pins on the reverse side of the PCB. 5 Re-insert the TCXO PCB in[...]

  • Page 81

    73 ,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. Make sure the tab faces ou[...]

  • Page 82

    74 7528%/(6+227,1* 6(59,&(127( If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make your note short, complete, and to the point. Help us help you by providing the following: • Model and serial number of equipment • Question or problem you are having • Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem ?[...]

  • Page 83

    75 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. P[...]

  • Page 84

    76 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 cor[...]

  • Page 85

    77 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 Inspec[...]

  • Page 86

    78 7528%/(6+227,1* Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page A message cannot be recorded/ played back or no announcement can be heard. There is a communication error between the transceiver and the VGS-1. Confirm that the connector of the VGS-1 is securely connected to the transceiver. Perform the Full reset. If the problem persist[...]

  • Page 87

    79 7528%/(6+227,1* 23(5$7,21127,&(6 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. '&32:(56833/< As stated in the SPECIFICATIONS {page 80}, this transceiver[...]

  • Page 88

    237,21$/$&&(6625,(6 80 PS-60 Regulated DC Power Supply (22.5 A) HS-6 Small Headphones SP-50B Mobile Speaker MC-47 Multi-function Microphone ARCP-590/ ARHP-590 Remote control software PG-20 DC cable (7 m/ 23 ft) SO-3 TCXO unit MC-60A Desk-top Microphone SP-23 External Speaker VGS-1 Voice Guide and Storage unit HS-5 Delux Headphones MC-43S[...]

  • Page 89

    81 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 160 m ~ 6 m band ZLWKEXLOWLQDQWHQQDWXQHUa Supply Voltage '&9 Grounding[...]

  • Page 90

    82 63(&,),&$7,216 Transmitter XIT shift frequency range N+] Microphone impedance  Receiver Circuit type 5;0+] EDQG,)EDQGZLGWKRIN+] or less (SSB/CW/FSK)) RX2 (Other) Double conversion [...]

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    Bu ürün 26891sayılı Resmi Gazete ’ de yayımlanan Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eşyalar da Bazı Zararlı Maddelerin Kullanımının Sınırlandırılmasına Dair Y önetmeliğe uygun olarak üretilmiştir . This product complies with Directive , Number 26891 regarding "REGULA TION ON THE RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERT AIN HAZARDOUS SUBST AN[...]