Unpacking; Operating Precautions; Features - Kenwood TS-940S Instruction Manual

• UNPACKING
Remove the TS-940S from its shipping container and
packing material and examine it for visible damage. If the
equipment has been damaged in shipment, notify the tran-
sportation company immediately. Save the boxes and
packing material for future shipping .
The following accessories should be included with the
transceiver.
1. Instruction Manual (B50-8002-1 0) ............................. 1
2. 13-pinDINplug(EOJ-1351-05) .................................. 1
3. 7 pin DIN plug (E07-0751-05) ................................... .
4. Fuse (6A) (F05-6021-05) or
(4A) (F05-4022-05) ........................................... .
5. Power cable ................................................................ .
6. Warranty card ............................................................... .
• OPERATING PRECAUTIONS: READ
BEFORE OPERATING
Read this instruction
n:_~anual
carefully before attempting
operation of your new TS-940S. While this set is similar
to others you may have owned before. there are many fea-
tures that are new or unique to this radio. Familiarize your-
self with the operation of controls and procedures before
you even apply power. Note that the final power transis-
tors might be damaged during transmission if the trans-
ceiver is operated into an improper load.
1. If the built-in antenna tuner is used, operate at full
power only after automatic tuning is completed.
2. Use only a resonant 50 ohm antenna which has been
adjusted for an SWR of 1 .5 to 1 or less.
3. DO NOT transmit without an Antenna or 50 ohm load.
THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY IN THIS MAN-
UAL:
NOTE:
If disregarded, inconvenience only - no da-
mage or personal injury.
CAUTION: Equipment damage may occur. but not per-
sonal injury.
• FEATURES
Circuit Configuration providing Receiver Performance of
the Highest Quality.
1. Trio-Kenwood has succeeded in achieving the highest
level dynamic range of 102 dB (with an IF bandwidth of
500Hz.)
2. General coverage receiver section tunes from 1 50 kHz
-30 MHz.
3. The transceiver can operate in any mode (SSB, CW.
AM. FM or FSK).
4. Every possible function has been adopted to eliminate
radio interference.
• SSB slope tune
e
CWVBT
• Notch ( 1 00 kHz IF notch)
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AF tune
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Variable CW pitch circuit
• Dual Noise Blankers
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1 0 Hz Step RIT /X IT with a
±
9.99 kHz tuning range
employing an optical encoder
• Four step RF A TT control prevents saturation upon re-
ception of excessive signal inputs.
Transmitter Section with Low Distortion and High Re-
liability
1 . The power supply voltage of 28V has been adopted to
assure the lowest distortion.
2. Semi break-in or full break-in.
3. Auto tuner available built in or as an optional accessory.
4. Built-in RF speech processor.
Microprocessor Control of various Digital functions
1. VFO with auto quick tuning function
2. Built-in Dual digital VFO's
3. Direct entry of frequency from the key board.
4. 40-Channel Memory
5. Two types of frequency scan
Program scan
Memory scan
Design and Construction Appropriate to a Quality
Transceiver
1. Dual displays
• Main display is a large, two color fluorescent dis-
play.
• Sub-display consists of a 2-line, 16 digit liquid crystal
dot matrix.
2. Built-in 24 hour digital clock with timer
3. Ali-in-one type construction containing all components
from AC power supply to speaker
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