Transverse Dial Display In Swl Mode; Firmware Updating - Kenwood TS-890S In-Depth Manual

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Transverse Dial Display in SWL Mode

You can enjoy the reception of short wave broadcasting with a transverse dial display resembling that on the classic
showpiece 9R-59.
The receivable frequency range of the TS-890S is different from that of the 9R-59. Thus, the scale of the transverse dial
display is arranged to match the specification of the TS-890S. The "band-spread display", which was required on the
original 9R-59, is not available; however, the design of the realistically reproduced vertical S-meter and "MEGACYCLE"
notations, etc. will evoke memories of transceivers from those days.
*Transmission is not available in SWL mode.

Firmware Updating

The firmware of the TS-890S can easily be updated by using a USB flash drive or a PC. The latest firmware information
is provided on the JVC KENWOOD website.
There are two firmware updating methods available:
● Using a USB Flash Drive
• Copy into a USB flash drive the firmware file downloaded from the JVC KENWOOD website. (Copy the firmware file into the
root folder of the USB flash drive, keeping it compressed.)
• Turn the TS-890S on while pressing and holding [M.IN], and connect a USB flash drive with the firmware file stored.
• The update starts automatically, and wait until the update competes.
• Turn off and on again the power switch on the front panel after the update completes.
● Transferring from a PC Connected with a USB Cable
• Download the firmware file from the JVC KENWOOD website to the desktop, etc. of a PC.
• Connect the USB connector on the rear panel of the TS-890S and a PC by using a USB cable.
• Turn the TS-890S on while pressing and holding [M.IN].
• After a short time, "TS-890S" appears as a removable device on the Explorer of a PC.
• Drag and drop the firmware file to the removable device "TS-890S". (Drag and drop the firmware file, keeping it compressed.)
• The update starts automatically, and wait until the update competes.
• Turn off and on again the power switch on the front panel after the update completes.
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