Transmitting; Audio Transmission; Cw Transmission; Adjusting The Microphone Gain - Kenwood TS-990S Instruction Manual

TRANSMITTING

AUDIO TRANSMISSION

F[MAX-Po] [MAIN BUSY/TX]LED
[SEND]
[MIC] [PWR] [CW/CW-R]
[VOX/SEL]
1 Press down the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND].
2 Speak into the microphone in your normal voice.
3 Release the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND].
The transceiver reverts to the receive state.

CW TRANSMISSION

If a keyer or paddle is connected to the transceiver, you
can transmit in CW mode.
1 Press [CW/CW-R] to select CW mode.
2 Press [VOL/SEL] or [FBK] to enable the break-in.
3 Operate your keyer or paddle.
Note:
◆ While transmitting, the "TX" LED for the selected band lights.

ADJUSTING THE MICROPHONE GAIN

You can adjust the microphone gain when you transmit in
SSB or AM mode.
1 Press down the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND].
The "MAIN BUSY/TX" LED lights red.
2 Speak into the microphone in your normal voice.
3 Rotate the MIC control to adjust the microphone gain.
SSB Mode
Rotate the MIC control while speaking into the microphone
to adjust the level. The ALC meter display varies depending
on the audio level. Adjust the level so as not to exceed the
tolerance of the ALC range.
AM Mode
Rotate the MIC control while speaking into the microphone
to adjust the level. Adjust the level until the indication in the
PWR meter slightly varies by the audio level.
4 Release the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND].
The "MAIN BUSY/TX" LED light green or turns Off,
depending on the configuration for the squelch level.
Note:
◆ For FM mode, configure the microphone gain in Advanced Menu
13, "Microphone Gain (FM Mode)".
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ADJUSTING THE TX POWER

Reduce the transmit power as long as you can make a
QSO securely. This prevents you from interfering with or
disturbing other stations.
With this transceiver, you can adjust the transmit power
even while you are transmitting.
1 Rotate the PWR control to adjust the transmit power.
Clockwise increases the transmit power and
counterclockwise decreases it. The available transmit power
range varies, depending on the band and operating mode.
Refer to the following table.
Other than AM
HF Band 5 to 200 [W]
50 MHz Band 5 to 200 [W]

PRECISELY ADJUSTING THE TX POWER

You can select the number of steps when you rotate the
PWR control.
F[MAX-Po]
[SEND]
[PWR]
[ESC] [F1] [F7]
1 Select Group No. 6, "TX/RX Filter & Misc.", from the
Menu screen.
2 Access Menu 04, "Transmit Power Step Size".
3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter
box.
4 Press [-] (F4) or [+] (F5) to select "1 [W]", or "5 [W]".
The default is "5 [W]".
5 Press [ ] (F1).
6 Press [MENU] to exit.
BASIC OPERATIONS 4
TS-990S
AM
5 to 50 [W]
5 to 50 [W]
[MENU]
[MULTI / CH]
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