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Kenwood TS-590S Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
TS-590S
NOTIFICATION
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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.

  • Page 3: Features

    The title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve in Kenwood product memories are reserved for JVC KENWOOD resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health Corporation.

  • Page 4: Writing Conventions Followed

    WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The writing conventions described below have After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the been followed to simplify instructions and avoid items listed in the table below. We recommend you unnecessary repetition. keep the box and packing materials in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    • The presence of an unusual odor or smoke is often a sign of trouble. Immediately turn the power OFF and remove the power cable. Contact a Kenwood service station or your dealer for advice.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS THANK YOU ............i TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY ..23 FEATURES .............. i CARRIER LEVEL ..........23 NOTICE TO THE USER ........... i POWER ON MESSAGE ........23 BEFORE STARTING ..........i CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS MARKET CODES ............. i SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION.......

  • Page 7: Contents

    QUICK MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER ..... 45 Audio Level Settings........58 ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ..45 TERMINAL ............58 CONTROLLING THE TS-590S FROM A PC ..58 CHAPTER 11 SCAN REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-590S ON NORMAL SCAN ............ 46 THE NETWORK ..........
  • Page 8 CONTENTS RECORDING MESSAGES ....... 58 CHAPTER 16 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MESSAGE PLAYBACK ........59 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ......... 80 Checking Messages ........59 CHAPTER 17 SPECIFICATIONS Sending Messages ........59 Erasing a Recorded Message ...... 59 SPECIFICATIONS ..........81 Changing Inter-message Interval Time ..59 Changing Message Playback Volume..

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Installation

    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. Fuse (25 A) E-type only Black (−) Red (+) DC Power supply (20.5 A or more) TS-590S...

  • Page 10: Utilizing The Bail

    Note: Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, REPLACING FUSES MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM microphones. The following fuses are used in the TS-590S transceiver. If a fuse blows, determine the cause REAR PANEL then correct the problem. Only after the problem has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a new ■...
  • Page 11 1 INSTALLATION Headphones Front Panel GND (STBY) GND (MIC) DOWN 8 V (10 mA max) MIC connector (Front view) External speaker Microphone Rear Panel • Paddle • Straight key • Bug key • Electronic keyer • PC keyer output...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL —— A —— —— C —— [METER (DRV)] Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON Press to switch the meter type {page 12}. Press and and OFF {page 10}. hold to turn the Drive Out function ON or OFF {page 50}. [PF A] [PF B] You can assign a function to this Programmable...
  • Page 13 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED [21 (7)] [NB (LEV)] Press to select the 21 MHz band memory {page 11} or Press to cycle through Noise Blanker 1, Noise Blanker enter keypad number 7. 2, and OFF. Press and hold to adjust the Noise Blanker level {page 40}.
  • Page 14 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED RIT/ XIT control [CH1 (REC)] When the RIT/ XIT function is ON, turn to adjust Press to play back a CW {page 34} or voice message the offset frequency. The RIT/ XIT offset frequency (requires VGS-1 option) {page 58}. Press and hold appears on the sub-display {pages 29, 31}.

  • Page 15: Lcd Display

    2 GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD DISPLAY —— A —— Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON {page 40}. While receiving, the meter serves as an S-meter to “ ” (fast) or “ ” (slow) appears when the measure and display the received signal strength. Automatic Gain Control function is ON.
  • Page 16 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED —— F —— Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for CW mode {page 30}. (Main DIsplay) In normal operating mode and various configuration Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON modes, it displays the transceiver operating {page 53}.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    2 GETTING ACQUAINTED REAR PANEL ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors DRV connector Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna to ANT 1 Connect a drive device to this RCA connector {page connector. If you are using 2 antennas for the HF/ 50}.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Operating Basics

    OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN The RF gain is normally configured to the maximum 1 Switch the DC power supply ON. level regardless of the operating modes. The 2 Press [ ] to switch the transceiver ON. transceiver has been configured to the maximum •...

  • Page 19: Selecting A Band

    3 OPERATING BASICS SELECTING A BAND SELECTING A MODE Press [1.8 (1)] ~ [50 (0)] or [GENE] to select your Press one of the following keys to select your desired desired band. mode set: [LSB/USB], [CW/FSK (REV)], or [FM/AM (FM-N)]. [LSB/USB] Press to select LSB or USB mode.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Squelch

    3 OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH MULTI-FUNCTION METER The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker The multi-function meter measures the parameters when no signals are present. With the squelch level in the table below. The S-meter and FILTER scales correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually appears when the transceiver is in receive mode, and receiving signals.

  • Page 21: Transmitting

    3 OPERATING BASICS TRANSMITTING MICROPHONE GAIN The microphone gain must be adjusted when SSB For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT] or AM mode is selected without using the speech and speak into the microphone in your normal voice. processor {pages 21, 22}.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Menu Setup

    MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? QUICK MENU Many functions on this transceiver are selected or Because the number of functions this transceiver configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items through the physical controls of the transceiver. Once in each Menu.

  • Page 23: Menu Configuration

    4 MENU SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** Display brightness OFF/ 1 ~ 6 Off, 1: minimum, 6: maximum DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Display backlight color 1/ 2 Operator 1: amber, 2: green Interface BACKLIGHT COLOR Panel key response for double function 1/ 2/ 3 1: 0.2 second, 2: 0.5 second, 3: 1 second PANEL KEY RESPONSE FOR DOUBLE...
  • Page 24 4 MENU SETUP Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in 5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/ AM mode 25/ 30/ 50/ 100 [kHz] AM MULTI/CH CONTROL Tuning (continued) Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in 5/ 6.25/ 10/ 12.5/ 15/ 20/ FM mode 25/ 30/ 50/ 100 [kHz]...
  • Page 25 4 MENU SETUP Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** A/ B Electronic keyer mode ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE Keying priority over playback OFF/ ON KEYING PRIORITY OVER PLAYBACK CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency 300 ~ 1000 (50 [Hz] step) CW RX PITCH/TX SIDETONE FREQUENCY CW rise time 1/ 2/ 4/ 6 [ms]...
  • Page 26 4 MENU SETUP Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** TX hold when AT completes the tuning OFF/ ON ANTENNA TUNER TX HOLD Antenna Tuner In-line AT while receiving OFF/ ON ANTENNA TUNER FOR RECEPTION Linear amplifier control relay for HF band OFF/ 1/ 2/ 3 HF LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL RELAY Linear Amp...
  • Page 27 HELLO/ EDIT Message POWER ON MESSAGE KENWOOD The bolded lettering of the display message is what appears on the display while paused. ** Settings and default values may be modified. *** After changing this setting via the menu, turn the power OFF and then back ON to implement the change.

  • Page 28: Character Entry

    4 MENU SETUP CHARACTER ENTRY 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.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5 Basic Communications

    BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION FM TRANSMISSION SSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF FM is a common mode for communicating on VHF or Amateur radio bands. Compared with other voice UHF frequencies. As for HF and the 6 m band, modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth for 29 MHz and 51-54 MHz bands are commonly used communications.

  • Page 30: Am Transmission

    FM mode. While “NAR” audio quality characteristic of AM operation is one appears, the TS-590S transceiver transmits signals in reason why some hams prefer this mode. narrow band FM but the reception IF filter bandwidth remains unchanged (Wide).

  • Page 31: Auto Zero-Beat

    POWER ON MESSAGE {below}. Each time you switch the transceiver ON, • When matching is completed, “CW TUNE” “KENWOOD” (default) appears on the sub display disappears. for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your • If matching is unsuccessful, the previous favorite message in place of the default message.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6 Enhanced Communications

    ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET) TF-SET allows you to temporarily switch your Usually you can communicate with other stations transmission frequency and reception frequency. using a single frequency for receiving and Canceling this function immediately restores the transmitting.

  • Page 33: Fm Repeater Operation

    6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS FM REPEATER OPERATION 6 Press [AGC/T (SEL] to turn the Tone function ON if the repeater requires a subtone. Most Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate • “ ” appears. reception and transmission frequency. The transmission frequency may be higher or lower than •...

  • Page 34: Activating The Tone Function

    6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS ■ Activating the Tone Function TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN 1 Confirm that FM mode has been selected on This function scans through all tone frequencies to the VFO(s) {page 10}. identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal.

  • Page 35: Ctcss Frequency Id Scan

    6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop scanning while the CTCSS frequency ID scan is active. • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume 8 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the scanning. appropriate CTCSS frequency. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in •...

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 Communicating Aids

    COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEPTION 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. SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY ■ Using the MHz key In addition to turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN], there are several other ways You can use the MULTI/CH control to change the...

  • Page 37: Fine Tuning

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Fine Tuning RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) The default frequency step size when turning the RIT provides the ability to change your reception Tuning control to change the frequency is 10 frequency by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK, and 100 Hz for AM/ FM.

  • Page 38: Transmission

    Anti-VOX Adjustment absence of your voice. In CW mode, this level cannot be adjusted. The TS-590S transceiver has a DSP IC to improve and customize incoming/ outgoing audio signals. 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. When the VOX function is turned ON, the DSP...

  • Page 39: Data Vox Delay Time

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Data VOX Delay Time • Using higher compression will not improve your signal clarity or apparent signal strength. Select an appropriate delay time for after the audio Excessively compressed signals are more signal input to the ACC2 or USB connector ends. difficult to understand due to distortion and are less pleasant to hear than signals with less 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or...

  • Page 40: Customizing Transmission Signal Characteristics

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL Frequency Response Curves CHARACTERISTICS 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.

  • Page 41: Cw Break-In

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS CW BREAK-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that switching between transmission and reception modes. can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in transceiver’s rear panel.

  • Page 42: Rise Time Of Cw

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS RISE TIME OF CW CW MESSAGE MEMORY The rise time of a CW signal is the time for the RF This transceiver has 4 memory channels for storing output to rise to its maximum power after the key is CW messages.

  • Page 43: Checking Cw Messages Without Transmitting

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Checking CW Messages without Transmitting ■ Changing the Inter-message Interval Time 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW For the message playback repeat, access Menu mode. No. 56 and select “on”. You can also change the interval playback time of the message.

  • Page 44: Auto Cw Tx In Ssb Mode

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE 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.

  • Page 45: Chapter 8 Data Communications

    DATA COMMUNICATIONS 8 Begin sending data from your computer. RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) • Press and hold [PWR (TX MONI)] to monitor RTTY is the data communications mode with the your signals. Press and hold [PWR (TX MONI)] longest history. It was originally designed for use with again to quit this function.

  • Page 46: Chapter 9 Rejecting Interference

    DSP FILTERS ■ CW/ FSK Mode 1 Select CW or FSK mode. Kenwood digital signal processing (DSP) technology is adapted to this transceiver. Using DSP filtering 2 Turn the LO/WIDTH control clockwise (AF), you can control the bandwidth, cancel the to increase the bandwidth (wide), or multiple jamming beat, and reduce the noise level.

  • Page 47: Auto Notch Filter (Ssb)

    9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE ■ Notch Filter Bandwidth Press and hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value of the DSP filter band as follows: Press and hold [NOTCH (WIDE)] to toggle the SSB/ AM/ FM mode: Notch filter bandwidth between NORMAL and High cut Frequency >...

  • Page 48: Setting The Nr1 Level Adjustment

    9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE ■ Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment PRE-AMPLIFIER NR1 uses an adaptive filter to reduce the noise Switching the pre-amplifier OFF may help reduce element from the received signals. When the S/N interference from adjacent frequencies. ratio is reasonably good in SSB, using NR1 will Press [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to toggle the pre-amplifier ON improve the S/N further.

  • Page 49: Chapter 10 Memory Features

    MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS This transceiver provides you with 110 memory channels, numbered 00 to 99 and P0 to P9, for storing operating frequency data, modes, and other • To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the information. Memory channels 00 to 99 are called storage process, press [CLR].

  • Page 50: Memory Recall And Scroll

    10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL ■ Temporary Frequency Changes After retrieving frequencies and associated data in There are 2 modes which allow you to retrieve Memory Recall mode, you can temporarily change frequencies and associated data that you stored in a the data without overwriting the contents of the memory channel: Memory Recall and Memory Scroll.

  • Page 51: Storing Frequency Ranges

    10 MEMORY FEATURES 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 ➡...

  • Page 52: Confirming Start/ End Frequencies

    10 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Confirming Start/ End Frequencies ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS Use this procedure to check the start and end If there are memory channels that you will not recall frequencies that you stored in channels P0 to P9. in the future, you may prefer erasing the contents of those channels.

  • Page 53: Number Of Quick Memory Channels

    10 MEMORY FEATURES NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS This transceiver provides up to 10 Quick Memory You can recall a Quick Memory channel only when channels. You can adjust the number of available you operate the transceiver in VFO mode. channels by accessing Menu No.

  • Page 54: Scan Normal Scan

    SCAN Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of If one or more Program Scan frequency ranges are your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable programmed in VGROUP–0 to 9 (Memory channel with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating numbers P0 ~ P9 in other words): efficiency.

  • Page 55: Program Scan Partially Slowed

    11 SCAN PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED 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 3 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ slow down frequency points, first program the start [DWN] to select the memory channel (VGROUP–0 and end frequencies into a memory channel (P0 ~ P9).

  • Page 56: Scan Hold

    11 SCAN SCAN HOLD ALL-CHANNEL SCAN This function stops Program Scan for approximately Use the following procedure to scan all the memory 5 seconds, then resumes Scan when you jump to the channels that contain frequency data in sequence, desired frequency by turning the Tuning control or the ignoring the Memory Group number.

  • Page 57: Group Scan

    11 SCAN ■ Performing Group Scan GROUP SCAN Group Scan starts with the smallest group number 110 memory channels are divided into 11 groups so that you can select one or more groups to be and repeats the sequence. For example, if you selected “on”...

  • Page 58: Chapter 12 Operator Conveniences

    OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ANTENNAS Note: The APO function works even if the transceiver is scanning. ◆ The APO timer starts counting down when no key presses, ◆ ANT 1/ ANT 2 no control adjustments, and no command (COM connector) sequences are detected. Two antenna connectors are available for the HF/ 50 MHz band on the TX/ RX unit rear panel.

  • Page 59: Presetting

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Note: AUTO MODE The internal antenna tuner will not tune outside the available ◆ You can configure a maximum of 32 frequency transmission frequency limits. borders (VFO A and B) to change the operating mode Pressing [AT (TUNE)] for more than 1 second while ◆...

  • Page 60: Beep Function

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES The table below is an example of setting the Auto BEEP FUNCTION Mode frequency. The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry, error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. Channel Frequency Operation Range Mode (MHz) (MHz) Although you can turn the beep function OFF by accessing Menu No.

  • Page 61: Display

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES DISPLAY Parameter Linear Amp. Control All controls Disabled BRIGHTNESS DC output (12 V) Enabled The brightness of the LCD display can be selected Relay Disabled from OFF, and 1 to 6 . TX delay 10 ms 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No.

  • Page 62: Programmable Function Keys

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES MICROPHONE KEYS Comments There are 4 microphone PF (Programmable Function) Band direct key keys: [PF1] , [PF2] , [PF3], and [PF4]. You can [M>V] assign your own desired functions to these 4 keys [LSB/USB] via Menu Nos. 81 to 84. You can also reprogram the Mic [UP]/ [DWN] keys with your desired function by [CW/FSK] accessing Menu Nos.

  • Page 63: Dsp Rx Equalizer

    You can select one from 8 different receiver profiles including the default If you have a transverter that converts the TS-590S flat response. Selecting any of the following items operating frequencies to other frequencies, you can from the Menu causes “...

  • Page 64: Transmission Output Power

    In addition to a compatible transceiver, to transfer FM/ FSK in steps of 5 in steps of 1 to a TS-590S, TS-480HX/ SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-570S/D, or TS-870S, you must have 1 cross- 5 ~ 25 W 5 ~ 25 W...

  • Page 65: Using Quick Transfer

    Equipment Needed • On the TS-590S, access Menu No. 58 and select “on”. For the compatible transceiver, When connecting the TS-590S to a PC USB port: refer to the instruction manual that came • USB 2.0 conformed (base) port with the transceiver.

  • Page 66: External Audio Settings

    Access Menu No. 63 and select “ACC2” CONTROLLING THE TS-590S FROM A PC (default) or “USB”. If a PC and the TS-590S are connected using a serial cable {page 67}, you can remotely control the ■ Audio Level Settings functions of the TS-590S from a PC.

  • Page 67: Message Playback

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES • BT in Morse code sounds and “AP 1 –” • To interrupt playback, press [CLR]. appears. • When Menu No. 56 is "oFF", pres and hold the current playback channel key to repeatedly play back the message saved to that key (A display such as “AP 1111”...

  • Page 68: Changing Message Playback Volume

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ■ Changing Message Playback Volume Operations using VOICE1 Turning the AF control does not change the Operation Announcement volume for the message playback. To change the IF filter selection message playback volume , access Menu No. 05 “High”...
  • Page 69 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Operation Announcement Status Announcement Carrier level adjustment “Carrier” + Setting value Empty Channel: “Memory in” + Channel AGC constant time AGC Press [M.IN] “Fast” + Setting value number + “Blank” setting (FAST) While in Memory scroll Stored Channel: AGC constant time AGC mode “Slow”...

  • Page 70: Voice Guide Announcement Volume

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES VOICE3 Announcements Status Announcement Press [A/B (A=B)] + SWR meter ALC meter [ ], then turn the MULTI/CH control Announcement Announcement “VFO reset?” position position Reset confirmation R 1.0 during VFO reset 2 ~ 6 R 1.5 Press [A/B (A=B)] + 7 ~ 11 R 2.0...

  • Page 71: Crossband Repeater

    If you have a Kenwood FM transceiver (K type) with a CH control to select Menu No. 61. 6 pin mini DIN connector, you can set up the TS-590S 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select the same transceiver and the FM transceiver as a crossband communication baud rate configured on the TH- repeater.

  • Page 72: Sky Command System Ii

    RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceier will function as TS-590S + TH-D7A/ TH-D72A/E/ TM-D700A/ an interface between the Commander (a remote TM-D710A/ TM-V71A + RC-D710 (Transporter) control unit) and the HF/ 50 MHz band of the TS-590S Setup: transceiver. 1 Configure the TH-D7A, TH-D72A/E, TM-D710A,...

  • Page 73: Chapter 13 Connecting Peripheral Equipment

    CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS COM CONNECTOR Pin No. Pin Name Function No connection — Transmit data Receive data No connection — Ground — No connection — Receive enable Transmit enable No connection — ACC2 CONNECTOR Pin No. Pin Name Function No connection —...

  • Page 74: Remote Connector

    13 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT REMOTE CONNECTOR Pin No. Pin Name Function Speaker output Common terminal Standby; when grounded, the transceiver enters TX mode. • During transmission, the audio input of ACC2 connector terminal 11 (ANI) and the USB terminal are muted. When connected with the common terminal, the amplifier enters TX mode.

  • Page 75: Computer

    PC. COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER When transferring data to or from another TS-590S, TS-480HX/SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-570S/D, or TS-870S, directly connect the 2 transceivers using the COM connectors.

  • Page 76: Rtty Operation

    Note: Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment. Keep as wide a separation as possible between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver. TS-590S Power supply for MCP...

  • Page 77: Antenna Tuner

    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.)

  • Page 78: Dx Packetcluster Tune

    CROSSBAND REPEATER If you have a Kenwood FM transceiver (K type) with a 6 pin mini DIN connector, you can connect the FM transceiver to the TS-590S transceiver to use the Crossband repeater function. Connect the 2 transceivers with a DIN (13-pin)/ mini DIN cable (6-pin) as shown below.

  • Page 79: Chapter 14 Installing Options

    INSTALLING OPTIONS You will require a #1 Philips screwdriver to install the VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT VGS-1 or SO-3 TCXO. You will also need a soldering 1 Remove the shield cover (4 screws). 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.

  • Page 80: So-3 Tcxo

    7 Move the C903 and C904 jumper as shown below. where Δf is the shift from the 15.6 MHz reference reference frequency. 5 TS-590S transceiver without SO-3: Adjust the trimmer (TC501) to minimize the frequency difference between the received 800 Hz tone and the 800 Hz sidetone. TC501...

  • Page 81: Mb-430 Mobile Bracket

    This • Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be is necessary to protect the TS-590S transceiver from against traffic laws. Please check and observe the scratches. vehicle regulations in your area.

  • Page 82: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

    You may return your transceiver for service to a neutral detergent and warm water. To clean the the authorized Kenwood dealer from whom you case, use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) purchased it or any authorized Kenwood service and a damp cloth.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    6 The pre-amplifier is OFF. 6 Press [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to switch the function 7 An internal DSP error 7 Restart the transceiver by turning the power — occurs. OFF and then back ON. If the problem persists, consult Kenwood authorized Service Center.
  • Page 84 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page No signals are The RF gain was set too low. Turn the RF control clockwise to increase the RF received or receive gain. sensitivity seems poor; S-meter is reading full scale. Received signals The wrong modulation was Select the correct modulation mode.
  • Page 85 — 2 The cooling fans cannot 2 Relocate the transceiver so that air can easily provide enough air flow to flow through the TS-590S to keep the unit cool the transceiver down. cooled. You cannot access 1 Many repeaters require a 1 Review “FM REPEATER OPERATION”...

  • Page 86: Microprocessor Reset

    Otherwise, press any other may resolve the problem. There are 2 levels key to cancel the VFO Reset and return to of resetting the microprocessor of the TS-590S normal operation. transceiver: Partial Reset and Full Reset. •...

  • Page 87: Operation Notices

    DC voltage may be outside the specified range. 5332, 5348, 5368, 5373, and 5405 kHz respectively. The TS-590S transceiver stops at the 60 m band as In such a case, remove the DC cable from the you scroll up or down the amateur radio frequency transceiver immediately and confirm that the supplied bands.

  • Page 88: Optional Accessories

    Microphone sensitivity is low in FM mode. SO-3 VGS-1 SP-23 SP-50B TCXO unit Voice Guide and External Speaker Mobile Speaker Storage unit MB-430 ARCP-590/ ARHP-590 Mobile Bracket Remote control software Download the free ARCP-590/ARHP-590 software from the following URL: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html...

  • Page 89: Specifications Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 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 50 Ω (with built-in antenna tuner 16.7 ~ 150 Ω) Supply Voltage DC 13.8 V±15% Grounding method...
  • Page 90 17 SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter XIT shift frequency range ±9.999 kHz Microphone impedance 600 Ω Receiver RX1 (1.8/ 3.5/ 7/ 14/ 21 MHz band/ IF band width of 2.7 kHz RX2 (Other) or less (SSB/CW/FSK)) Circuit type Double conversion Triple conversion superheterodyne superheterodyne Frequency range 0.03 ~ 59.999999 MHz...
  • Page 92 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".

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