Utilizing The Bail; Replacing Fuses; Accessory Connections; Front Panel - Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual

1 INSTALLATION

UTILIZING THE BAIL

This transceiver is equipped with a bail so that you
can angle the transceiver. The bail is located on the
bottom of the transceiver. Pull the bail forward to the
limit as shown.

REPLACING FUSES

The following fuses are used in the
transceiver. If a fuse blows, determine the cause
then correct the problem. Only after the problem
has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a
new one with the specified ratings. If newly installed
fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and
contact a KENWOOD service center or your dealer for
assistance.
Fuse Location
TS-590SG Transceiver
Supplied DC power cable
2
TS-590SG
Fuse Current Rating
4 A
(for external
antenna tuner)
25 A
Fuse (4 A)
Fuse (25 A)
Fuse (25 A)

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

FRONT PANEL

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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.
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Microphone (MIC)

Connect a microphone with a 250 to 600 :
impedance. Fully insert the connector, then
screw the retaining ring clockwise until secure.
Compatible microphones include the MC-43S,
MC-47, MC-52DM, MC-60A, MC-80, MC-85, and
MC-90.
Note: Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E,
MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM microphones.

REAR PANEL

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External Speaker (EXT.SP)

On the rear panel of the transceiver, there is an
external speaker jack. If an external speaker is
connected to EXP.SP, the transceiver internal
speaker will mute. Use only external speakers with
an impedance of 4 to 8 : (8 : nominal). This jack
accepts only 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor
(mono) plugs.
Do not connect headphones to this jack. The high audio
output of this jack could damage your hearing.
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Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)

For CW operation while using the internal
electronic keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the
PADDLE jack.
For CW operation without using the internal
electronic keyer, connect a straight key,
semi-automatic key (bug), electronic keyer,
or the CW keyed output from a Multi mode
Communications Processor (MCP) to the KEY jack.
The PADDLE and KEY jacks mate with a 6.3 mm
(1/4") 3-conductor plug and a 3.5 mm (1/8")
2-conductor plug, respectively. External electronic
keyers or MCPs must use positive keying to be
compatible with this transceiver. Use a shielded
cable between the key and the transceiver.
Note: Due to the functionality of the internal electronic
keyer, you may find it unnecessary to connect both a paddle
and another type of keyer unless you want to use a
PC-based keyer for CW. Read the "ELECTRONIC KEYER"
section {page 33} to become familiar with the internal keyer.