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  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 1
    HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870S Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1536-00 (K,P,E,X,M)(MC) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
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    APPLICABLE MODEL This manual applies to the following model: TS-870S: HF Transceiver Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. This format is
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    Disconnect the input power cable from the power source when the transceiver is not used for long periods of time. 13 Servicing Remove the transceiver's enclosure only to do accessory installations described by this manual or accessory manuals. Follow provided instructions carefully to avoid
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    Front Cover NOTICE TO THE USER Inside Front Cover PRECAUTIONS i 22 FRONT PANEL METER 22 TRANSMITTING 23 SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER 23 TRANSMIT CARRIER LEVEL 23 MICROPHONE GAIN 23 FREQUENCY ......... 30 ZERO-BEATING 30 SWITCHING TX/RX MANUALLY 30 SEMI BREAK-IN 31 Setting Delay Time 31
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    AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER 49 PRESETTING (INTERNAL TUNER ONLY) ........ 49 INTERNAL TUNER 49 AT-300 EXTERNAL TUNER (OPTIONAL) ......... 50 COMPUTER [\ TRANSCEIVER INTERFACE ... 50 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS 50 CHAPTER 8 REJECTING INTERFERENCE 51 DSP TOOLS 51 SLOPE TUNING (SSB/AM 51 IF SHIFT (CW
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    Transmitting Messages (Manual TX/RX) SERVICE 69 SERVICE NOTE 69 CLEANING 69 INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS 70 REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION ..... 70 DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT (OPTIONAL 70 AT-300 EXTERNAL TUNER (OPTIONAL) ......... 70 TROUBLESHOOTING BEACON NETWORK 80 HF BEACONS 80 APPENDIX
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    KENWOOD HF transceivers. Taking maximum advantage of Digital Signal Processing technology, the TS-870S manual to be a personal tutorial from the designers; allow it to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in the coming years. Though user friendly, the TS-870S
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    system. High SWR will cause the transmit output to drop, and may lead to radio efficiently radiating the transceiver's power. If you feel a tingle from the transceiver's cabinet or transceiver. APPROX. LOSS (dB) PER 30 METERS (100 FEET) OF CORRECTLY MATCHED 50 Ω LINE • Use only as a general guide
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    cable connector firmly into the connector on the transceiver until the locking tab clicks. Black Fuse holders Red DC power supply TS-870S DC 13.8 V REPLACING FUSES If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, only then replace the fuse. If
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    not connect headphones to this jack. The high audio output at this jack could damage your hearing. ■ Keys this transceiver. Use a shielded cable between the key and the transceiver. Note SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHz TS-870S MICq PTTw DOWNe UPr iGND(STBY) uGND(MIC) yNC t8 V(10
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    . Keep as wide a separation as possible between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver. MCP power supply Demod input(RX) MCP Personal computer/ dumb terminal RTTY key output (TX) TS-870S ACC 2 RTTY ■ Linear Amplifier (REMOTE) The REMOTE
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    This cable couples the 8.83 MHz IF from your TS-870S for pan display on the Station Monitor. To Antenna TS-870S SM-230 ■ Accessory Equipment (ACC 2) If you intend to use this transceiver for any of the digital modes, connect the input/output connections from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for
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    Low impedance • Squelch closed: High impedance 6 SMET S-meter output 7 NC Not connected 8 GND Chassis ground 9 PKS Transceiver connecting a footswitch or other external controller TNC/MCP power supply TNC/MCP Personal computer/ dumb terminal Black Red TS-870S 13 9 10 11 12 56 78 12 34
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    TS-870S, why not try it? The instructions below are abbreviated. They are intended only to act as a quick introduction. If you encounter problems METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 TS-870 1 power supply, then press and hold the [ ] (POWER) switch briefly. • The transceiver
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    AT TUNE THRU/AUTO SEND AGC 1 PWR 0 3579 20 10 25 50 FILTER ALC 40 100 60 dB W METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR 2 CH 2 7 M>VFO ENTER AGC USB PHONES MIC SLOW OFF CAR 4 2 0 2 FAST 0 DELAY MIC 6 4 8 2 10 0 8 3 CH
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    VOX FULL/SEMI AIP AT TUNE THRU/AUTO SEND AGC METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR 2 CH 2 7 !0 !1 !2 !3 q (POWER) switch Press and hold down briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. Press again to switch OFF the power {page 19}. w ATT
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    FULL/SEMI AIP AT TUNE THRU/AUTO SEND AGC METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR 2 CH AGC time constant after selecting the manual AGC mode {page 44}. !6 output power in all modes. Turning the control clockwise increases the output power
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    3 GETTING ACQUAINTED @6 @8 @9 #0 ANT ATT DOWN UP VOX FULL/SEMI AIP AT TUNE THRU/AUTO SEND AGC METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR 2 CH 2 7 M>VFO ENTER PHONES MIC SLOW OFF CAR 4 2 0 2 FAST 0 DELAY MIC 6 4 8 2 10 0 8
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    UP VOX FULL/SEMI AIP AT TUNE THRU/AUTO SEND AGC METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR 2 CH 2 7 M>VFO Equalizer function ON or OFF. This equalizer function includes high boost, low boost, and comb filter functions {page 47}. #6 FILTER LO/
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    3 GETTING ACQUAINTED ANT ATT DOWN UP VOX FULL/SEMI AIP AT TUNE THRU/AUTO SEND AGC METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR 2 CH 2 7 M>VFO ENTER PHONES MIC SLOW OFF CAR 4 2 0 2 FAST 0 DELAY MIC 6 4 8 2 10 0 8 3 CH 3 8 SCAN
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    gas or water pipes. A well-grounded transceiver will reduce the risk of interference to television power supply. The TS-870S draws less than 20.5 A at maximum transmit output. r AT connector Mates with the connector on the cable supplied with the AT-300 antenna tuner. Refer to the instruction manual
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    3579 20 10 25 50 FILTER ALC 1.5 10 2 3 20 40 100 60 dB W dB HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870 VOX FULL SEMI AIP M. CH AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU SPLIT TONE A B RIT XIT NB CTRL selected receive pass band. While transmitting, serves as a calibrated power meter plus an ALC meter, an SWR meter, or a
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    20 10 25 50 FILTER ALC 1.5 10 2 3 20 40 100 60 dB W dB HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870 VOX FULL SEMI AIP M.CH AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU SPLIT TONE NB CTRL A B Automatic Mode automatically controls the operating mode according to instructions that you provide. @7 Shows the operating frequency to
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    3 GETTING ACQUAINTED S 1 PWR 0 SWR COMP 1 3579 20 10 25 50 FILTER ALC 1.5 10 2 3 20 40 100 60 dB W dB HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870 VOX FULL SEMI AIP M. CH AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU SPLIT TONE A B RIT XIT NB CTRL WIDTH SHIFT AUTO LSB USB CW R FSK FM AM M.
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    CW R FSK FM AM METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON POWER) too long, switches the power OFF. If the TS-870S has not been used for an extended period, "HELLO" may not appear immediately. To switch OFF the transceiver, press [ ] (POWER). • After the transceiver trouble output low
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    select a frequency that are explained in the following sections: A Manual Tuning Change to the correct band or use the 1MHz Step function 2 Press [UP] or [DOWN]. • Holding down either button consecutively steps the transceiver to each band. USING 1 MHz STEPS The default step size for the 1MHz Step
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    , the M.CH/VFO.CH control is also the best way to manually scan these bands. Select the 5 kHz step size via Menu No FULL SEMI AIP M.CH AGC AUTO PROC MONI AUTO LSB USB CW R FSK FM AM METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR AT TUNE KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 2 CH
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    FULL SEMI AIP M. CH AGC AUTO PROC MONI AUTO LSB USB CW R FSK FM AM METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR AT TUNE KEY SPEED PROC 4 MONI 6 2 CH 2 ; or Transmit plus [METER] ON PWR Transmit output power Transmit ALC SWR Automatic level control status Antenna system
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    TS-870S, it is possible to change output power while transmitting. To change your output power, turn the PWR control counterclockwise to reduce power and clockwise to increase power FSK FM AM METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI TS-870 1 CH 1 6 refer to instructions for each gain between low (L) and
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    mode. • If the power is switched OFF before this step is completed, the selection just made will be canceled. MENU A/ MENU B The TS-870S has two menus. These menus current operating style. Or, two operators may share a single transceiver. By dedicating one Menu per operator, each would always enjoy
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    A 24 01 AUT/MAN AGC mode: Manual (OFF), Automatic (ON) OFF/ON OFF 100 mV, 1: 30 mV, 2: 10 mV 21 PKT.OUT AF output level for Digital operation (MCP/TNC RX) 0 ~ 9 4 41 750/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 950/ 25 PROC.LOW Speech Processor low-frequency response 26 PROC.HI Speech Processor high-frequency
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    High boost • C: Comb filter • B: Bass boost H/ C/ B H 47 Transceiver status after tuning with the antenna tuner • OFF: Transmit status maintained • ON: Receive OFF/ON ON 65 • OFF: Triple beep • ON: Morse error message Beep output level 0 ~ 9 4 64 • 0 (minimum level) → 9 (maximum level
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    (2.5 kHz) • ON: Wide (5 kHz) Microphone gain for FM mode • L: Low • H: High Selections OFF, 00 ~ 73 OFF/ON L/ H Default Page Ref. 38400 or 57600 bps transfer rates, the serial port of your computer must support these high-speed communications parameters. See page reference 88.5 Hz 39 B/ C
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    AF 06 AF Level 07 AM 05 Manual/Automatic 01 CW 03 FSK 04 Microphone DIGITAL OPERATION AF input (MCP/TNC TX) 20 AF output (MCP/TNC RX) 21 Filter bandwidth 19 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS for Memory Scan) 68 SPEECH PROCESSOR Low-frequency response 25 High-frequency response 26
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    power when compared with other voice modes. These reasons, combined with the fact that modern Amateur transceivers deliver reasonably good audio quality, make SSB the mode that most prefer on HF. Due to this popularity, you will want to use the technology available on the TS-870S KENWOOD transceivers
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    service yet nor the simplicity that CW can have. Therefore, functions required by CW operators were given serious consideration from the start of the TS-870S tone you hear from your transceiver as you send CW. It of the received CW signal. SWITCHING TX/RX MANUALLY 1 Select CW mode by pressing [CW/-R].
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    is the time for the RF output to rise to its maximum power after the key is closed. This time excludes the make delay that occurs after closing the key but before the RF output actually begins to increase. You can adjust the CW rise time for the TS-870S via Menu No. 23 (CW
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    TS-870S is a full-featured K-1 Logikey keyer that will delight anybody that respects a good keyer. A great deal of information on using this keyer is provided in this manual keypad to select a keyer function, press the correct keys as instructed, then release them. You know you've held them down too
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    1]+ Note: [CH 2]+ Press all keys [CH 3]+ simultaneously. [CH 4] A transceiver Full Reset {page 63} also resets the keyer speed to 20 wpm. Reverse [ reverses the paddles. The keyer acknowledges with "X", then keys the output continuously until a paddle closure occurs. Note: If the buttons
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    to use the message storage function. If you happen to turn OFF the power while storing a message, the last letters input may be deleted. You . ■ CW Message Playback Messages may be transmitted using the VOX function or manual TX/RX switching. The procedure below uses the VOX function. Simply tap the
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    the current state of the keyer. Information is played to the operator in Morse code with the monitor automatically enabled and keying output disabled. To check an Inquiry function: 1 Press [CH 3]+[CH 4]. • The keyer will send "?". 2 Send an Inquiry command from the table. 6 COMMUNICATING Inquiry
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    This effect is especially noticeable at low speeds. Without auto-spacing, character spaces the keyer to enter the Hand-key mode. Keying output will follow closures of the dot and dash paddle to correct keying distortion introduced by the transceiver using Break-in operation. Toggles the load
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    than 9.9 seconds are obtained by using consecutive commands that total the value desired. /R Resume Stops playback to allow handsent entry. When manual keying is completed, press the button for the message being played and the message will resume transmitting. Multiple "/R" commands are permitted
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    HF frequencies solves the problem FM mode, the microphone sensitivity is low, and this may cause insufficient modulation Radiated Power) HF repeaters operate only in the 29 MHz FM sub-band. This special service S-meter readings to be equal with other KENWOOD HF transceivers. 29.520 MHz 88.5 Hz 29.620
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    as long as the transceiver is transmitting. The Burst selection sends a 500 ms Subtone burst each time the transceiver begins transmitting. Select 1 FM simplex calling Repeater outputs1 1 Repeater frequency pairs (input/output): 29520/29620, 29540/29640, 29560/29660, 29580/29680 This completes
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    on the HF Amateur bands The power and variety of Amateur radio increased greatly with the development of MCP that can use your TS-870S transceiver Menu No. 64 (FSK.TONE): Switches between a high tone (2125 Hz) and a low tone (1275 Hz). The default is 2125 Hz. The high tone is commonly used nowadays
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    • Use Menu No. 21 (PKT.OUT) to select the appropriate AF output level. The AF gain control cannot be used for this adjustment. Traditionally, the lower sideband is used for FSK operation. Pressing [FSK/-R] reverses the transceiver to the upper sideband. RTTY FREQUENCIES IARU Region 1 (Europe/Africa
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    below are the data rates and types of modulation used for HF Packet operation: Mode Data Rate Modulation Type USB & LSB improved by "going to split". The following procedure explains how to operate split frequency on the TS-870S. 1 Press [RX A] or [RX B] or [RX M.CH]. • Your receive frequency
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    outputs them on 10 meters. AGC AUTO USB SPLIT RIT Contacts are possible on bands that might otherwise be vacant during low periods of the solar cycle. Your TS-870S can also be used with Mode A satellites, those that use a VHF uplink and an HF downlink, if you also have an SSB/CW VHF transceiver
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    : • Tuning rapidly • Receiving weak signals • Receiving high-speed CW The TS-870S will take charge of setting the AGC, using independent release times that you specify for each mode. Or, you can have total control by manually adjusting the AGC yourself from the Front Panel. When receiving strong
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    the necessity of manually switching to the transmit mode each time that you want to transmit. The transceiver automatically switches Note: This transceiver does not have an ANTI-VOX control. DSP is able to automatically lower the input sensitivity for received audio that is output from the speaker
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    output power resulting LOW) and Menu No. 26 (PROC.HI). • You can customize the low and high ranges of the speech envelope from -6 to +6 dB. dB +6 Lower Raise +3 Low PROC MONI AUTO LSB USB CW R FSK FM AM METER HF TRANSCEIVER PROC MONI TS-870 1 CH 1 6 M.IN ON AIR AT TUNE KEY SPEED
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    CUSTOMIZING TRANSMIT SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS (SSB/AM) The quality of your transmitted signal is important regardless which on-the-air activity you pursue. However, it's easy to be casual and overlook this fact since you don't listen to your own signal. The following sub-sections provide information
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    the range from the highest boundary to the maximum transceiver frequency. Example: If 18 MHz CW is stored [CLR] to exit from this mode. • Switching the power OFF before pressing [CLR] results in loss of the entered ON, you can always change the mode manually by pressing a Front Panel MODE button.
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    TUNE • If Preset data exists, the next step cannot be done until the transceiver completes the Preset tuning. 2 Press [AT TUNE]. • To cancel tuning for tunes. When the light goes out, the tuner has successfully matched the transceiver to the antenna system with an SWR less than the value set in Menu
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    radio when a transceiver control application that supports the TS-870S and a computer are used. Before using a computer for transceiver control, you should be aware of a few points. After you manually switch OFF the transceiver power, you can then switch ON the transceiver power using commands from
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    your current operating frequency. LO/WIDTH USB pass band LO/WIDTH f USB pass band f Turn the HI/SHIFT control clockwise to raise the low-pass filter cut-off frequency; turn it counterclockwise to lower the cut-off frequency. This is effective in removing interference from frequencies higher
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    time. Also, Menu No. 18 changes to its default setting when the TS-870S power is switched OFF and then ON again. AUTO NOTCH (SSB) Auto Notch within the pass band, but it is more capable than Auto Notch at removing low-level tones. Also, this function works at the AF level, therefore you will
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    NOISE REDUCTION (SSB/CW/FSK/AM) Menu No. 13 (LINE.ENH) determines whether the Line Enhance function (an adaptive filter) or the SPAC filter is used. When using the Line Enhance function, switch Menu No. 18 (TRACK) to ON. The SPAC filter works better for reducing noise and is effective for
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    Lithium battery life is approximately 5 years. If you find the transceiver powers-up with default settings, and VFO and memory channel data is erased, have the lithium battery replaced. Contact an authorized KENWOOD Service Facility or dealer. CONVENTIONAL OR QUICK MEMORY? Memory channels allow you
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    in a circular manner. This is also true when descending through the channels. • Continuously holding down Mic [UP] or [DWN] steps the transceiver through the memory channels until the button is released. • You cannot change memory channels while transmitting. Note: Memory channels can be changed
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    , or press Mic [UP] or [DWN], to step through the memory channels. 3 To exit Memory Scroll, press [CLR], or [SEND], or Mic [PTT]. • The transceiver re-displays the memory channel or VFO frequency that was selected before you activated Memory Scroll. This is true even if you scrolled through some
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    . ■ Full Reset Do a Full Reset if you want to erase all data in all memory channels or if a Partial Reset {page 63} does not correct a problem. Remember that a Full Reset requires that you re-enter any memory channel data again after the initialization if you want to use those channels. A Full
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    Tuning control and you will notice that you can only tune from the Start frequency to the End frequency. After reaching the End frequency, the transceiver reverts back to the Start frequency again. 58
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    ➜➜ QUICK MEMORY Quick memory stores a maximum of five frequencies in a stack arrangement. As each new frequency is stored, all previously stored frequencies are bumped to their next respective Quick memory channel. When all five channels contain frequencies, storing one more frequency then bumps
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    frequency, then the lower and upper frequency limits of the transceiver are automatically stored for the Start and End frequencies respectively switched ON, then turning the Tuning or M.CH/VFO.CH control stops the transceiver from scanning for approximately five seconds. This is also true if Mic [UP
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    (BSY.STOP). The default is ON. Note: Busy Frequency Stop cannot be used with Program Scan. ■ Scan Resume Methods Scan Resume controls when the transceiver continues Memory scanning after stopping due to a busy channel. Neither of the following two modes function if Menu No. 67 (BSY.STOP) is switched
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    into 10 groups each containing 10 channels. The channels are grouped as follows: • 00 ~ 09, 10 ~19, 20 ~ 29, . . . . 90 ~ 99 The transceiver only scans memory channels that belong to the specified group and contain frequency data. 1 Recall a Conventional memory channel. 2 Switch ON Menu No. 66 (GRP
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    all transceiver parameters back to their factory settings (including all electronic keyer settings). Press [A=B]+[ ] to do a Full Reset. • "HELLO" appears on the Display and all parameters are reset. SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2 The antenna that you use for transmission/reception with the TS-870S can
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    4 Press [MENU] or [CLR] to exit from Menu mode. • If the power is switched OFF before this step is completed, the selection just made will be canceled. button has been pressed • To report an error condition The volume of the beep output can be selected via Menu No. 38 (BP LV). If you prefer not to
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    so the cable will act as a null modem when connected between the transceivers. If two TS-870S transceivers are connected together, the same COM connector baud rate must be used on each transceiver. If transferring to or from other KENWOOD transceivers, select 4800 bps and 2 stop bits on the
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    the COM connector or the ACC 1 connector on the transceivers. DSP-100 Users: You may continue using your DSP-100 DSP Unit with a VFO. Check your Instruction Manual for other transceivers. Set Menu No. 27 (TX INH) to ON for a Slave TS-870S. When receiving data at the Slave transceiver in the VFO, the
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    transmitting messages, press [CLR] any time you want to cancel playback. Also, you cannot change the transceiver frequency while playing back messages. Note: Pressing the [ ] (POWER) switch while recording or playing back messages may cause previously recorded messages or recordings in progress to
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    again from the beginning of the series of messages. The cycle repeats until you manually interrupt. 1 Press [CH 1], or [CH 2], or [CH 3], or [ (OPTIONAL) When equipped with the VS-2 Voice Synthesizer unit, the TS-870S can announce displayed information. A Programmable Function (PF) button must
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    they are directly related to the service problem. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD Dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies or
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    -in Function (VOX): OFF 3 Tune in a standard frequency station such as WWV or WWVH at, for example, 10.000 or 15.000 MHz. Adjust the transceiver Tuning control so the Display reads the exact frequency of the station. You should hear a beat tone of approximately 800 Hz. For 800 Hz: faf
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    : 10.000 MHz, 20.000 MHz, 30.000 MHz. This is not a fault. ◆ Placing a powered handy transceiver near this transceiver may cause noise in the TS-870S. Problem Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Page Ref. The transceiver will not 1 The DC power supply is not switched ON. 1 Switch ON the DC
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    the 53 Attenuator function is OFF. 3 The transceiver is in the transmit mode 3 Press [ The RF gain control is set too low. Turn the RF gain control fully scanning even when a station is found. Review the Scan Hold function if you want not inserted 1 Turn OFF the power, ensure the 4 even though
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    program 3 Obtain a terminal program that fully (not supplied by KENWOOD) on your supports the TS-870S protocol. If computer, it is not accurately interfacing designing your own program, refer to with the transceiver COM port protocol. information in "COMPUTER CONTROL COMMANDS". 85, 89
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    Tuner HS-5 Deluxe Headphones HS-6 Small Headphones Microphone sensitivity is low in FM mode. SP-31 External Speaker DRU-3 Digital Phone Patch Controller SW-2100 SWR/Power Meter IF-232C Interface Unit LF-30A Low-pass Filter Using PC-1A with the transceiver does not comply with the European
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    VS-2 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT CAUTION: Switch OFF the power and unplug the DC power cable before beginning installation. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: • Large A (see diagram) (7 screws). 3 Locate the CN5 connector in the transceiver. Remove the paper backing from one side of the supplied cushion, then install
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    refer to the Instruction Manual provided with the VS-2 unit. ◆ The supplied screws and cushion are not used. Keep them for future use. SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR (TCXO) CAUTION: Switch OFF the power and unplug the DC power board in the transceiver in the same
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    375 mm / 13.3 x 5.31 x 14.8 in) Approx. 11.5 kg (25 lbs) Frequency range Output power 5 Modulation Spurious emissions Carrier suppression 160 m band 80 m band 40 m band 30 m band 20 m 20 W or less 25 W 20 W or less Balanced Reactance Low level -60 dB or less 50 dB or more Unwanted sideband
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    Squelch sensitivity SSB, CW, FSK, AM 100 kHz ~ 500 kHz 500 kHz ~ 1.626MHz 1.626MHz ~ 30 MHz FM 28 ~ 30 MHz Audio output (8 Ω, 10% distortion) Audio output impedance 1 µV or less 4 µV or less 0.2 µV or less 0.13 µV or less 2 µV or less 31.6 µV or less 2 µV or less 2 µV or less 0.25 µV or
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    -870S. This manual will not make you an expert on using the DSP functions; that knowledge will come as a result of hands-on experience with the TS-870S. Regardless what style of operating you prefer, DSP can help you. What operator doesn't want the quiet, low-noise pass band offered by DSP operating
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    DX Foundation and the International Amateur Radio Union are cooperating to support this particularly useful on-the-air tool. The network is known power from a known direction and location. With minimal effort, in a brief time you can compile a customized and accurate profile of HF propagation
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    Freq (kHz) Call Sign Location 28210 28210 28210 3B8MS Mauritius K4KMZ Elizabethtown, KY KC4DPC Wilmington, NC 28212.5 EA6RCM Palma de Mallorca 28212.5 ZD9GI Gough Island 28215 28215 28215 GB3RAL KA9SZX LU4XI Slough Champaign, IL Cape Horn 28216 GB3RAL Slough Berkshire 28216.8 N6UGR
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    included hours spent scanning the international shortwave broadcast bands. Often, inferior receivers that were readily available were used in those days. With your TS-870S, you now have the opportunity to re-visit those same crowded broadcast bands, but truly enjoy the myriad of stations that can be
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 89
    9 NC Function (Reference: TS-870S) I/O - - Transmit data Output Receive data Input - - Signal ground - - Receive enable Input Transmit enable Output - - RXD: The transmit data is the serial data transferred from the transceiver to the computer. The output uses negative logic. TXD
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    on page 85. 16 MODEL NUMBER 3 Represents the type of transceiver. The TS-870S number is 015. For- mat Name No. No. of Digits Format 22 METER VALUE 4 Represented using 0000 (min.)~ 0030 (max.). Relative values are output. 24 METER SWITCH 1 0: No selection 1: SWR 2: COMP 3: ALC 27
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    using 000 3 (min.)~255 (max.). 47 POWER CONTROL Represented in watts 3 using 010 (min.)~ transceiver) Output Command (From the transceiver TS-870S is included in this section. This information can be used if you are developing your own transceiver control program, or you are troubleshooting
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 92
    transceiver. IF Reads status of the transceiver. IS Sets or reads IF shift. For SSB and AM, sets or reads the low power. PL Sets or reads Speech Processor level transceiver. TX Selects transmit mode. UP MIC UP function VD Sets or reads VOX delay time. VR Triggers the Voice Synthesizer for message output
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 93
    ON PKT.FIL OFF 1200 300 P PKT.IN (mV) 100 30 10 PKT.OUT 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MIC AGC Slow Med Fast CW RISE (ms) 2 4 6 8 PITCH (Hz) PROC.LOW 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 PROC.HI -6 -3 0 +3 +6 TX INH OFF ON VOX.GAIN 0(Min) 1 2 34 5 6 7(Max) TX.WIDTH (Hz
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    39: 0001~0039 58 SUB.TONE BC 59 FM.BOOST OFF ON 60 FM WIDE OFF ON 61 FM MIC Low High 62 FSK.SHFT (Hz) 170 200 425 850 63 MARK.POL OFF ON 64 FSK.TONE (Hz) 1275 38400 or 57600 bps transfer rates, the serial port of your computer must support these high-speed communications parameters. 88
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 95
    columns, there is no Read command. y The format of the command output from the transceiver is shown. When oblique lines are drawn in the 1st and 2nd Parameters that have a Parameter Function of "NOT USED" are not supported by the TS-870S. Any character except the ASCII control codes (00 to 1Fh)
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    Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 E Q P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EQ ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 E Q P1 ; Answer Read Answer Read Output BI BREAK IN Set Sets or reads CW Break-in. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 B I P1 ; Parameter Format Parameter function P1 34 BREAK
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 97
    Output Input Function Output commands Answer command Input commands Function APPENDICES ● IF INFORMATION Reads status of the transceiver. USED IS IF SHIFT Sets or reads IF shift. For SSB and AM, sets or reads the low-pass filter cut-off frequency. Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Supported
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 98
    8 9 10 11 12 13 14 M N P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MN ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 M N P1 ; Answer Read Answer Read Output MC MEMORY CHANNEL Sets or reads memory channels. Parameter Format Parameter function P1 _ NOT USED P2 7 MEMORY CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 99
    status. Parameter Format Parameter function P1 1 POWER OFF/ON Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 P S P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PS ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 P S P1 ; Input Output Function Input Output Function Input Answer Read Answer Read Output Output 93
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 100
    OFF/ON Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 S C P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SC ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 S C P1 ; Answer Read Answer Read Output RG RF GAIN Sets or reads RF gain. Parameter Format Parameter function P1 31 RF GAIN Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 R G P1
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 101
    14 X T P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 XT ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 X T P1 ; Answer Read Answer Read Output SR SYSTEM RESET Resets the transceiver. Parameter Format Parameter function P1 50 SYSTEM RESET Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 S R P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 102
    Connector Protocol ....... 83 General Coverage Receiver for SWLing 82 HF Beacons 80 Learning About DSP 79 NCDXF/IARU Beacons .......... Hold Peak Meter 22 Scan 60 Installation Antenna Connection 2 DC Power Connection 3 Ground Connection 3 Lightning Protection 3 Internal Adjustments 70
  • Kenwood TS-870S | User Manual - Page 103
    41 Partial Reset 63 Power Connecting DC 3 Switching ON/OFF 19 Transmit Output 23 Precautions, Safety 61 Speed 62 Start/End Frequencies 60 Service Information 69 Single Sideband (see SSB) Slope 41 PacTOR 41 RTTY 40 SSB 29 SSTV 29 Troubleshooting 71 Tuning, Slope 51 USB (see SSB) VFO
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TS-870S
HF TRANSCEIVER
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