New Split Frequency Setting Method; Split Operation Using Xit; Improved Fine Mode; Optimizing The Frequency Step (Multi/Ch Knob) - Kenwood TS-590SG Manual

05 SOFTWARE: ENHANCING OPERATING PLEASURE

5.4 New Split Frequency Setting Method

TS-590SG (TS-590S Ver. 2.0 or later) makes use of the new split transmit frequency method adopted by the TS-990S,
allowing for pileup to start quickly.
Once the transmitting frequency of the station at the other end (receiving frequency) is fixed, press and hold the [SPLIT]
key. When the SPLIT pictogram starts to blink, press the "5" numeric key in the case of "Up 5 kHz". In the case of "Down
5 kHz", press the "0" key, followed by pressing "5". Split setting is now complete.

5.5 Split Operation Using XIT

For TS-590SG, the TF-SET function is operable during split operation using XIT. (TS-590S Ver.2 Update or later)
When you find a DX station using split mode, turn on RIT/XIT at the same time, and operate the [RIT/XIT] knob to look for
the (receiving) frequency that the DX station responds to. Next, turn off RIT only. Setting for split operation is now complete.
Pressing the TF-SET key in this state allows you to receive and check the transmitting frequency of your own station.

5.6 Improved FINE Mode

FINE mode function sets the frequency step of the [TUNE] knob to 1/10. Previously, FINE mode has been common to all
modes. The specification for TS-590SG (TS-590S Ver.2 Update or later) has been improved to allow separate setting for each
mode (SSB/ SSB-DATA/ CW/ FSK/ FM/ AM). For example, the normal SSB operation uses 10 Hz step, and when PSK31
is operating in SSB-DATA mode, you can enable FINE mode in SSB-DATA mode alone where fine tuning step is required.
And if FINE mode is enabled for frequency below 1 MHz, the display shifts one digit to the left of the display frequency to
display in units of 1 Hz.

5.7 Optimizing the Frequency Step (MULTI/CH Knob)

The [MULTI/CH] knob allows you to change the frequency in more coarse tuning steps than the [TUNE] knob. This frequency
step can also be changed in the menu.
SSB/CW/FSK settings, AM settings, and FM settings existed separately in the past. On the TS-590SG, SSB settings are
separated from the CW/FSK settings to enable selection of the optimal frequency step for each mode.
The default setting is 5 kHz step for SSB mode and 500 Hz step for CW/ FSK mode.

5.8 PF Keys

The TS-590S/SG incorporates two PF keys instead of the conventional one to enhance user convenience. Some functions
can be assigned only to the PF keys, so as to use the PF keys as required by the operational circumstances.
Furthermore, the MULTI/CH knob on TS-590SG has been modified to also function as a push switch and can be used as a
PF key. By default, the knob is assigned with keying speed setting when the transmit mode is CW and assigned with transmit
out setting when the transmit mode is other than CW. (You can assign it with other function using the menu.) Assigning
function that is frequently used with the MULTI/CH knob operation to this PF key will make the operation more convenient.
In addition, the [RIT], [XIT] and [CL] keys on the top right corner of the front panel can also be used as PF keys. By default,
functions as indicated by the silk print on the keys are assigned but you can change to other functions using the menu.
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