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    HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-590SG INSTRUCTION MANUAL B5A-0180-20 (K, E)
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    own all copyrights and other intellectual properties for the product and the software and for all manuals and documents attached to the product and the software. A user is required to obtain approval from JVC KENWOOD corporation, in writing, prior to redistributing this document on a personal web
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    THANK YOU Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TS-590SG 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.
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    7-pin (For REMOTE connector) 1 1 DIN plug 13-pin (For ACC2 connector) 1 1 Screw set For bracket 1 1 Plastic spacer For bracket 4 4 English 1 1 French 1 1 Spanish Instruction Manual Italian - 1 - 1 German - 1 Dutch - 1 Schematic diagram 2 - Warranty Card 1 1 ii
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    support structure. This distance allows adequate clearance from the power lines if the support trouble. Immediately turn the power OFF and remove the power cable. Contact a KENWOOD service manual or accessory manuals. Follow provided instructions kind of configuration or menu setup while driving. • Do
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    MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU 14 MENU A/ MENU B 14 MENU ACCESS 14 QUICK MENU 14 PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU 14 USING THE QUICK MENU 14 MENU TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 24 TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET 24 SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT TRANSMISSION 25 FM REPEATER
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    41 AUTO NOTCH FILTER (SSB 41 Auto Notch Tracking Speed 41 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK 41 Notch Filter Bandwidth 41 BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ AM 41 NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES 41 Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment 42 Setting the NR2 Time Constant 42 NOISE BLANKER 42 PRE-AMPLIFIER 42 ATTENUATOR
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    BRACKET 80 PRECAUTIONS 80 CHAPTER 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION 81 SERVICE 81 SERVICE NOTE 81 CLEANING 81 FIRMWARE UPDATING 81 ABOUT FIRMWARE UPDATING 81 VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE VERSION 81 vi TROUBLESHOOTING 82 MICROPROCESSOR RESET 85 INITIAL SETTINGS 85 VFO RESET 85 FULL RESET
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    OFF the DC power supply and transceiver. ◆ Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. Fuse (25 A) TS-590SG Black (−) DC Power supply (20.5 A or more) Red (+) 1
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    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 high impedance headphone set causes the volume
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    Headphones Front Panel MIC PTT DOWN UP GND (STBY) GND (MIC) NC 8 V (10 mA max) MIC connector (Front view) External speaker Microphone Rear Panel INSTALLATION 1 • Straight key • Bug key • Electronic keyer • PC keyer output • Paddle Note: Do not use a cable exceeding 3 m (9.8 feet) with the
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    the automatic antenna tuner. -- B -- PHONES jack Mate with a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug for connecting a set of headphones {page 2}. MIC connector Connect a microphone to this connector {page 2}. 4 -- C -- [METER (DRV)] Press to switch the meter type
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    and HI/SHIFT controls. Press and hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value of the current DSP filter DSP filter bandwidth {page 40}. [NB current VFO to the other VFO {page 25}. While in Menu mode, press to select Menu A or Menu B. While in Program Memory Channel mode, press to recall
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    the Scan function {page 48}. Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 51}. [MENU] Press to enter Menu mode {page 14}. [CH1 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 36} or AGC) {page 30}. In FM mode, press to cycle through the Tone settings: Tone, CTCSS, CTCSSx, or OFF {page 26}. When Tone is activated
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    Normal. " " appears when Manual Notch is set to Wide. " " appears when Auto Notch is selected {page 41}. Appears when the Fine Tuning function is ON {page 30}. Appears when the MHz Step function is ON {page 29}. Also appears when the Quick Menu function is ON {page 14}. " " or " " appears
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    recording function is ON {page 64}. Appears when the Antenna output is enabled (DRV connector) {page 52}. Appears when the selected Menu No. is in the Quick Menu list {page 14}. It also appears when the transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the slow down frequency points {page 49
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    AT-300 external antenna tuner {pages 72, 76}. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the tuner for more information. DC 13.8 V connector VFO frequency, Memory Channels, or Menu selections up and down. Press and hold these keys to continuously change the settings. You can also change the
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    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. First, take note for Digital mode operation is also independent of the AF control setting. 10
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    3 OPERATING BASICS SELECTING A MODE Press one of the following keys to select your desired mode set: [LSB/USB], [CW/FSK (REV)], or [FM/AM (FM-N)]. [LSB/USB] Press AM mode, press [DATA] to toggle between AM and AM-DATA mode. Access Menu No. 27 then press [M.IN] to select "on" to turn the Auto Mode
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    BASICS ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 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
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    MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power. 3 Press [PWR (TX MONI)] or [CLR] to complete the setting. Note: You can access Menu No. 54, and select "on" to change the step size from 5 W to 1 W {page 58}. 4 Release Mic [PTT] to receive. • The TX-RX LED
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    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
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    MENU CONFIGURATION Category Operator Interface Volume Voice Guide Tuning Description No. Display* Firmware version 00 FIRMWARE using the MULTI/CH control 14 FREQUENCY ROUNDING OFF WHEN USING MULTI/CH CONTROL MENU SETUP 4 Settings** Default** - HELLO/ EDIT KENWOOD OFF/ 1 ~ 6 4 1 ~ 10 1 1/ 2/ 3 2
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    4 MENU SETUP Category Tuning (continued) Description No. Display* 9 low cut 31 TX FILTER FOR SSB/AM LOW CUT TX filter for SSB/AM high cut 32 TX FILTER FOR SSB/AM HIGH CUT Settings** Default** Ref. Page OFF/ ON 29 K type: OFF E type: ON OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 [kHz] 29 5 OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/
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    MENU Bass boost1, bb2: Bass boost2, c: Conventional, U: User (Reserved for ARCP software) DSP TX EQUALIZER DSP RX equalizer oFF: Off, Hb1: High boost1, Hb2 correction for changing SSB to CW 48 FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR SSB-TO-CW CHANGE Settings** Default** 10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500 [Hz] 300 2500
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    4 MENU SETUP Category CW (continued) FSK FM TX Control Transverter Antenna Permit to write the transferred Split frequencies to 65 the target VFOs COPY SPLIT FREQUENCY DATA TO VFO TX inhibit 66 TX INHIBIT Settings** Default** OFF/ ON OFF 170/ 200/ 425/ 850 [Hz] 170 OFF/ ON OFF 1275/ 2125 [Hz]
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    MENU SETUP 4 Category No. Description Display* COM port communication speed*** BUSY FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT CTCSS mute control 82 CTCSS MUTE CONTROL PSQ control signal logic 83 PSQ OUTPUT LOGIC Settings** Default** 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200 9600 (bps) 4800/ 9600/ 19200/
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    assignment 98 MIC DOWN KEY ASSIGNMENT Microphone UP key assignment 99 MIC UP KEY ASSIGNMENT Settings** Default** OFF/ BSY/ SQL/ SND/ BSY-SND/ SQL-SND SQL DRO/ the display while paused. ** Settings and default values may be modified. *** After changing this setting via the menu, turn the power OFF and
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    , for information on additional useful operation functions. Note: When the TX power meter reading exceeds the value that you specified in the TX Power setting {page 58}, decrease the microphone gain or adjust your tone and level of voice. 21
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    . While "NAR" appears, the TS-590SG transceiver transmits signals in narrow band (Normal), 2 (Medium), or 3 (High) in Menu No. 53. CW TRANSMISSION CW operators know that this mode service nor the simplicity that CW provides. This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that supports setting. 22
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    a CW station. On this transceiver, the frequency of the sidetone and RX pitch are equal and selectable. Access Menu No. 40 to select the frequency that is most comfortable for you. The selectable range is from 300 Hz to . 3 Press and hold [MIC (CAR] again or press [CLR] to complete the setting. 23
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    between the TX and RX frequencies specified by a DXer, follow the instruction below while receiving on the main band of a signal from the DXer. frequency by 5 kHz. When the input is completed, the transmitted frequency is set, split operation is enabled, and " " stops blinking and remains lit. TURN
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    select Menu No. 20. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "on". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. • When you switch the transceiver ON while this function is set to 29 MHz FM sub-band and 51-54 MHz band. This special service combines the advantages of FM operation, good fidelity with noise and
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    in the table below. 3 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting. No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz burst each time transmission starts. You cannot transmit 1750 Hz tone manually. TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN This function scans through all tone
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    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. ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS 6 No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) 00 67.0 11 97.4 22 141.3 33 206.5 01
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    )], then turn the MULTI/CH control to select your desired CTCSS frequency. 6 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting. To set the Cross tone: 1 Press [SPLIT]. • "SPLIT" appears on the display. 2 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until " " appears. Note: hen the cross tone function is ON
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    ON). • In the AM broadcast band the step size will automatically be set to 9 kHz when Menu No. 15 is ON. Note: ◆ You can also set a different frequency step size for SSB, CW/FSK, AM and FM modes. ◆ When the menu is set to "oFF", the MULTI/CH control is invalid in each mode. 29
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    position to the left (except when Menu No. 56 is set to "1" or "2"). ◆ The Fine Tuning function ON/OFF setting is stored in each of the following (" ") AM/AM-DATA: Slow (" ") ■ AGC Time Constant Adjustment You can pre-set up to 20 values (1 ~ 20) for the FAST/SLOW time constant (release time).
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    of manually switching to Press [CLR] to store the parameter and exit the setting mode. ■ Anti-VOX Adjustment The TS-590SG transceiver has a DSP IC to improve and customize incoming {page 32}. Note: While VOX with DATA input is set to ON (Menu No. 76), speaking into the microphone also activates the
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    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. 77. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to set your desired delay time. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. ■ USB/ ACC2 VOX Gain When using the ACC2 or USB
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    600 Hz and higher. • User (U): Reserved for the optional ARCP software. Off (oFF) is programmed at the factory as a default. TX Inhibit ON: Transmission is not allowed. Switch this function ON or OFF via Menu No. 66. The default is OFF. BUSY LOCKOUT Busy Lockout prevents the transceiver
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    CW without manually switching this connection. The built-in keyer supports lambic (squeeze) operation. ELECTRONIC KEYER speed. 4 Press [KEY (DELAY)] again to complete the setting. Note: When using the semi-automatic "Bug" function, the ON, access Menu No. 49, and select "on" (default is
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    keying speed. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 43, and select "on". The default is OFF. When setting Menu No. 42 to "Auto", refer to the the normal manner by the electronic keyer. Dashes, however, are manually generated by the operator by holding the keyer paddle closed for the appropriate
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    ■ Transmitting CW Messages Messages can be transmitted using Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in or manual TX/ RX switching. 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode. 60 seconds, in steps of 1 second. Note: Menu Nos. 56 and 57 settings are shared with the voice communication modes when the optional
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    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). Therefore, when dashes in CW mode. 4 To exit Mic UP/ DWN key Paddle mode, access Menu No. 46 and select "PF". COMMUNICATING AIDS 7 SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE
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    , KN, BK, and SN. ◆ The split-frequency and RIT/XIT frequency are not displayed during this function. ◆ The setting mode is displayed by priority in setting modes. When the setting modes are finished, the most recent decoded character strings are displayed. ◆ Depending on radio wave conditions (noise
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    . • "FSK" appears. • If necessary, access Menu No. 74 to configure the appropriate audio output function of your PC along with PSK31 software, many amateur radio operators enjoy PSK31. Set AGC to fast. • Turn off the speech processor. • Refer to "EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS" {page 62} for Audio Settings
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    9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE DSP FILTERS KENWOOD digital signal processing (DSP) technology is adapted to this filter does not affect the current receive frequency. • The meter display changes, based on the bandwidth you are setting up. ■ SSB/ FM/ AM Mode (High cut/Low cut) 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode.
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    manually to remove the beat signal if necessary. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. REJECTING INTERFERENCE 9 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK) Use manual between NORMAL and WIDE. • " " appears when the Notch filter bandwidth is set to WIDE. BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ AM) Two types of Beat Cancel DSP fi
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    The level is saved separately for SSB/FM/AM and CW/FSK. ■ Setting the NR2 Time Constant You can change the correlation time for NR2 (SPAC 2 ON simultaneously. Then, pressing [NB (LEV)] again enables NB1 and NB2 to be set to OFF. • " " and/or " " appears, depending on which Noise Blanker is
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    10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS This transceiver provides you with 120 memory channels, numbered 00 to 99, P0 to P9, and E0 to E9, 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
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    frequency. 4 If necessary, for future use, store the changed data in another memory channel. Refer to "Channel ➡ Channel Transfer" {below}. Note: ◆ If Menu No. 22 is set to "on", the frequency of the memory channel can be change ◆ When turning this function ON, you can use the following functions in
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    1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • To exit Memory Scroll mode, press [CLR]. 3 Select the memory channel where you would like the data copied, using the MULTI/CH control. 4 Press [M.IN]. Channel 00 ~ 99 Channel E0 ~ E9 RX frequency TX frequency Mode
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    by pressing [Q-MR]. Press [CL] to erase the character at the cursor. 5 After selecting all the necessary characters for the memory channel name, press [MENU] to store the name. 6 When you recall a memory channel with a name, the name is displayed on the sub-display along with the memory channel
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    the channel. You can change the frequency even when you select "oFF" in Menu No. 22. 1 Press [Q-MR]. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to again. Note: Memory channel data can also be changed while using the TF-SET function. QUICK MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER This function copies the contents of the recalled
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    is outside all of the VGROUP frequency ranges, Program Scan starts from the smallest VGROUP number that is selected as "on" (each VGROUP can be set to either "on" or "oFF"). Note: At least one of the valid Program Scan channels (from P0 to P9) must be programmed and selected to
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    Starting Program Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions. ◆ While in FM mode, Program Scan monitors rounded off frequencies regardless of the Menu No. 14 setting. SCAN 11 PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for each memory channel from P0 to P9 so that
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    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. 25, and select "on". The default is OFF. MEMORY SCAN Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which you have stored frequencies (All-channel
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    and MGROUP-7, the transceiver scans the channels in MGROUP-3 > MGROUP-5 > MGROUP-7 > MGROUP-3 and so on. 1 Select Time-Operated or Carrier-Operated mode via Menu No. 26. 2 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch threshold. 4 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL] to start
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    Menu No. 85. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "DRO" or "ANT". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. The ANT 1, ANT 2, RX ANT, and DRV settings the internal antenna tuner. For the external antenna tuner, consult the instruction manual that comes with the tuner. 1 Select the transmit frequency.
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    tuning. • If you want the transceiver to stay in transmission mode after the tuning completes, access Menu No. 57 and select "on". • To pass received signals through the internal antenna tuner, access Menu No. 58 and select "on". When this function is ON, " " appears. This may reduce interference on
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    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES The table below is an example of setting the Auto Mode frequency. Channel No. Frequency (MHz) Mode Operation Range malfunctions. You can also change the output level of the beeps by accessing Menu No. 05 and selecting "1" to "20". The transceiver generates the following
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    Menu No. 02. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "oFF", "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", or "6". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. BACKLIGHT COLOR You can manually decreases (when set as 1/2/3) or increases (when set as 4/5) by 1 V. Use a range that does not cause any problems with your equipment
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    for character selection and for changing setting modes. Also still operates for setting up scan groups (press and hold). Still operates in TF-SET mode (in VFO mode) during Menu mode when the Mic key paddle operation is ON. Still operates in TF-SET mode (in VFO mode) during Menu mode when the Mic key
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    set a step level of the chosen AGC time constant (FAST/ SLOW). ◆ [TONE SEL] can also be used in FM mode while TONE or CTCSS is ON. DSP RX EQUALIZER EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO Use Menu • User (U): Reserved for the ARCP software. Off is programmed at the factory as a default. Note: The RX Equalizer
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    MENU] to exit Menu mode. TRANSVERTER If you have a transverter that converts the TS-590SG operating frequencies to other frequencies, you can use this TS-590SG transceiver as a transverter exciter. Consult the instruction manual . TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER If Menu No. 56 is set to "1" {above}, the
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    panel or Microphone PF keys). Method 1: 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select a Menu No. from 87 to 99. 2 Press [M.IN]/ / CH control if necessary. The transceiver stores the new output power setting when you exit the TX Tune mode. 5 Release the assigned [
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    TX/RX end. The sub-receiver also supports the standby function. TX/RX End Sub-receiver Split Operation Simultaneous Reception of TX Frequency The usable transceiver models are TS-890S, TS-590SG and TS-590S. TS-590S can be used only as a sub-receiver. Note: ◆ Firmware update is needed when the
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    function supports the "split transfer" function on models before the TS-590SG It allows instruction manual of the model to be used. Using TS-590SG at the Sub-receiver End (Master) 1 Turn ON Split Transfer B. • Select "B" in Menu or VFO is updated according to the setting in step 2. Note: ◆ Configure
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    an internet connection. SETTING UP ■ Equipment Needed When connecting the TS-590SG to a PC USB Menu Nos. 71 and 72. Each setting has a range of 0 to 9, with a default setting of 4. Additionally, you can mix beep tones, the sidetone, and the Voice guide for an ACC2/USB audio output by accessing Menu
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    level setting in Menu No. 73. CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG FROM A PC If a PC and the TS-590SG are connected using a serial cable {page 73}, you can remotely control the functions of the TS-590SG from a PC. Download the free ARCP-590G software from the following URL: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products
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    . 62 and select "on" (default is OFF). Then, select the repeat interval time in Menu No. 63 (default is 10 seconds). Note: ◆ Pressing [ ] cancels the playback in progress. ◆ The settings in Menu Nos. 56 and 57 are shared with CW Message Playback described in "CW MESSAGE MEMORY" {page 35}. ■ Checking
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    is playing back a message or the Voice Guide function is working, the Constant Recording function Setting value1 AGC constant time AGC setting (FAST) "Fast" + Setting value1 AGC constant time AGC setting (SLOW) "Slow" + Setting value1 While in Menu mode "Menu" + Menu number + Setting
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    keys Enter the number while in memory scroll channel number entry mode "Enter" + Entered number Press [LSB/USB] + [ ] "Auto" + Channel number + Frequency While in Auto setting mode • Announces when Menu No. 11 is "1" or "2" Turn the MULTI/CH control Changing the channel number while in Auto
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    images appear on the display. When modifications are made to these settings, the new setting is announced. 4 "X/R/XR" + RIT/XIT frequency are announced when Guide announcement. To change the announcement volume , access Menu No. 08 and select the volume level from "1" to "20" or "oFF". ■ Voice Guide
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    either transmitting, receiving a voice call, or receiving a CW call. CROSSBAND REPEATER If you have a KENWOOD FM transceiver (K type) with a 6 pin mini DIN connector, you can set up the TS-590SG transceiver and the FM transceiver as a crossband repeater. The FM transceiver will receive signals you
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    instruction manuals. Note: The firmware of the TM-D700(A/E) transceiver must be version G2.0 or later to use the DX PacketCluster Tune function. SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II Sky Command System II allows you to remotely control the TS-590SG following procedure shows how to set up your TS-590SG and TH-D7A, TH-
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    KENWOOD" (default) appears on the sub display for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of the default message. You can enter a message using up to 8 characters. 1 Press [MENU the remaining characters. 6 Press [MENU] to set the entry and exit character entry mode
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    of the TNC, MCP, or PC (or PC interface connection). • Audio output level is independent from the AF control setting. • Audio output level can be changed by adjusting the value in Menu No. 74. Set the value to a moderate audio output level. The default value of 4 is approximately 0.5 Vp-p, which is
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    (for AT-300) Pin No. Pin Name Function I/O 1 GND Ground - 2 TT AT-300 control input/ output I/O 3 GND Ground - 4 NC No connection - 5 TS AT-300 control input/ output I/O 6 14S Power supply for EXT.AT Switched 13.8 V (4 A max.). O MIC CONNECTOR Pin No. Pin Name Function
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    please refer to "RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY)" {page 39}. TS-590SG (Female) PC To RS-232C Serial Port RS-232C the specification of the software used for data communication and the settings, etc. ■ Baud Rate Configure in Menu No. 67 (COM PORT BAUDRATE). When using the COM port: Configure in Menu No. 68 (USB
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    "Filter control in SSB/ SSB-DATA mode (High/Low and Width/Shift)" {page 41}. Configure in Menu No. 29 (SSB DATA FILTER TYPE SELECTION). Select "1" (HI/LO). Note: ◆ USB cable and RS-232C not be picked up. ◆ For data communication software settings, refer to the instruction manual or Help file of the
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    pin number 6 (ALC) to the ALC OUT of the TL-922. Configure Menu No. 59 (HF) to "3". GND COM RL CONT MKE REMOTE connector (front -10 V. ◆ Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the linear amplifier for connection to the linear amplifier. TS-590SG 3rd-party Linear Amplifier Supplied 7-pin
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    To connect a linear amplifier, configure to enable the control signal state in Menu No. 59 (HF) and Menu No. 60 (50 MHz), and make the appropriate connections between the TX/RL control terminals of the TS-590SG and the linear amplifier. GND COM RL CONT MKE REMOTE connector (front view) ALC
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    to the TH-D72(A/E), refer to the TH-D72(A/E) instruction manual.) TS-590SG RS-232C cross cable TM-D710/G(A/E)/ RC-D710 + TM-V71(A/E) (m) (f) TM-D700(A/E) (f) RC-D710 + PG-5J (f) PG-5G CROSSBAND REPEATER If you have a KENWOOD FM transceiver (K type) with a 6 pin mini DIN connector, you
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    need a soldering iron (approx. 30 watts) to install the SO-3 TCXO. VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT 1 Remove the shield cover (4 screws). Switch OFF the transceiver power and unplug After installation, you can adjust the VGS-1 playback and voice guide volume by selecting Menu Nos. 05 and 06. 78
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    this adjustment unless it is necessary. 1 Set the following on the transceiver: • Mode: CW • AF control: Center • Menu No. 40 (CW RX pitch): 800 freference is the shift from the 15.6 MHz reference frequency. 5 TS-590SG transceiver without SO-3: Adjust the trimmer (TC501) to minimize the frequency
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    to the transceiver in advance. This is necessary to protect the TS-590SG transceiver from scratches. Plastic spacers PRECAUTIONS • When operating mobile, screwing in the rear screws. Hook those screws onto the rear guide rail of the mounting bracket then adjust the transceiver to your desired
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    accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the complete transceiver. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized
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    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. Note
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 15 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 plug in the connector firmly. 2 The Transmit Inhibit function 2 Change Menu No. 66 to OFF. 33 is ON. 3 CW or FSK was
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    controlling 1 Problem with cable that 1 Check the cable and cable connections. 73 the transceiver with connects the PC to the the computer have TS-590SG. failed. 2 Communication parameters 2 Use the same parameters in the terminal and 62 set in your terminal the transceiver. Check Menu Nos
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    settings may resolve the problem. There are 2 levels of resetting the microprocessor of the TS-590SG transceiver: Partial Reset and Full Reset. INITIAL SETTINGS to the instructions in this manual. The following data is NOT erased by performing a VFO Reset. • Memory channel data • Menu settings •
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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION NOTICES The transceiver has been designed and engineered to bandwidth is limited to 2.8 kHz centered on 5332, 5348, 5368, 5373, and 5405 kHz respectively. The TS-590SG transceiver stops at the 60 m band as you scroll up or down the amateur radio frequency bands. For
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    FM mode. VGS-1 Voice Guide and Storage unit SP-23 External Speaker KES-3S External Speaker MB-430 Mobile Bracket ARCP-590G/ ARHP-590G Remote control software Download the free ARCP-590G/ARHP-590G software from the following URL: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download
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    17 SPECIFICATIONS Mode Antenna impedance Supply Voltage Grounding method Current Transmit (max.) Receive (no signal) Usable temperature range Frequency stability without SO-3 -10 °C ~ 50 °C Frequency stability with SO-3 -10 °C ~ 50 °C Dimensions (Projections not included) Dimensions (
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    less (-50 dB) FM 12.0 kHz or more (-6 dB), 25.0 kHz or less (-50 dB) Spurious response Image Ratio IF Rejection Notch filter attenuation Auto Manual Beat cancel attenuation (at 1 kHz) Audio output Audio output impedance (EXT.SP) RIT shift frequency range 70 dB or more 70 dB or more 60
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B5A-0180-20 (K, E)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER
TS-590SG