Kenwood TS-590SG Operation Manual - Page 47

8 DATA COMMUNICATIONS RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) RTTY is the data communications mode with the longest history. It was originally designed for use with mechanical teletypewriters which were often used before personal computers became common. Now you can easily start operating RTTY with a personal computer. Unlike Packet, each time you type a letter, it is transmitted over the air. What you type is transmitted and displayed on the computer screen of the recipient. RTTY operation uses frequency shift keying (FSK) and the 5-bit Baudot code or the 7-bit ASCII code to transmit information. For cable connections, refer to "PC CONNECTION FOR DATA COMMUNICATION" {page 73}. For further information, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. 1 Access Menu No. 50 and select an FSK shift. • FSK shift is the difference in frequencies between a mark and a space. • The 170 Hz shift (default) is normally used on the Amateur bands for the RTTY. 2 Access Menu No. 51 and select a key-down polarity. • Select "oFF" (default) to transmit a mark when keying down or "on" to transmit a space. 3 Access Menu No. 52 and select "2125" (high tone) or "1275" (low tone) for mark. • High tone (default) is commonly used nowadays. 4 Select an operating frequency. 5 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] to select FSK mode. • "FSK" appears. • If necessary, access Menu No. 74 to configure the appropriate audio output level for your MCP. The audio output level of ANO (ACC2 connector/ pin 3) changes {page 71}. The AF control cannot be used to adjust the audio level for your MCP. 6 Some stations may be operating in Reverse shift. In this case, press and hold [CW/FSK (REV)] to reverse the shift (the upper sideband is used). • "FSR" appears. • Traditionally, the lower sideband is used for FSK operation. Press and hold [CW/FSK (REV)] again to return to the lower sideband. "FSK" appears. Note: When changing FSK/ FSK-R, the receiving polarity is reversed (a mark signal and a space signal interchange). Transmitting polarity is not reversed. 7 You can switch to transmit mode by entering a command from the computer to the RTTY device. • The TX-RX LED changes from green (RX) to red (TX). 8 Begin sending data from your computer. • Press and hold [PWR (TX MONI)] to monitor your signals. Press and hold [PWR (TX MONI)] again to quit this function. 9 When finished transmitting, enter a command from your computer to return to reception mode. • The TX-RX LED changes from red (TX) to green (RX). The following frequencies (measured in kHz) are commonly used for RTTY operation: U.S.A./ Canada 1800 ~ 1840 3605 ~ 3645 (DX: 3590) 7080 ~ 7100 (DX: 7040) 10140 ~ 10150 14070 ~ 14099.5 18100 ~ 18110 21070 ~ 21100 24920 ~ 24930 28070 ~ 28150 IARU Region 1 (Europe/ Africa) 1838 ~ 1842 3580 ~ 3620 7035 ~ 7045 10140 ~ 10150 14080 ~ 14099.5 18101 ~ 18109 21080 ~ 21120 22920 ~ 24929 28050 ~ 28150 PHASE-SHIFT KEYING 31 BAUD (PSK31) PSK31 is a digital modulation method used in amateur radio communications. You can perform data communications in real-time using a keyboard, like RTTY. Additionally, because of the narrow bandwidth (31.25 Hz) you can even use PSK31 on congested frequencies. Another merit to PSK31 is that it can be enjoyed with a simple antenna and low transmit power. Using the sound function of your PC along with PSK31 software, many amateur radio operators enjoy PSK31. • Refer to "PC CONNECTION FOR DATA COMMUNICATION" {page 73} for connections. • When managing PSK31 using the sound capability of a PC, use SSB mode. • Set AGC to fast. • Turn off the speech processor. • Refer to "EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS" {page 62} for Audio Settings. For further information, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. 39