Meter Jack; Paddle, Key Jack; Phones Jack - Kenwood TS-890S In-Depth Manual

METER Jack

Connecting an analog meter to the METER jack on the rear panel enables the level of the transmitting and receiving
signals to be displayed. Signals can be output separately to External Meter 1 and External Meter 2, and the format of the
output signal can be configured in the menu.
Also, the level of the signal output from the TS-890S can be configured separately for External Meter 1 and External
Meter 2 according to the rating of the meter that is connected to the METER jack.
The METER jack output rating is as follows.
• Voltage: 0 to 5 V (no load)
• Impedance: 4.7 kΩ

PADDLE, KEY Jack

The PADDLE jack is placed at the front of the unit for greater ease of use. The TS-890S has an internal electronic keyer
which allows you to use a paddle simply by connecting it to the PADDLE jack in front. The KEY jack at the back is
configured to "Straight Key" by default. It can be used for input of keying signals from an external device or the straight
key.
Both the PADDLE jack and KEY jack can be switched in the menu to one of the functions described below:
• Straight Key (default setting for KEY jack)
• Paddle (default setting for PADDLE jack)
• Bugkey Mode

PHONES Jack

An internal headphone-dedicated amplifier is available to provide stable output.
It supports the use of monaural and stereo headphones (4 to 32 Ω, standard: 8 Ω / plug: φ6.3 mm). However, the audio
output will be monaural even when a stereo headphone is connected.
Also, audio output from the built-in speaker (or an optional external speaker) will be muted when a headphone is
connected.
Meter 1
Meter
(Commercially Available)
Fig. 80 Example of Meter Circuit
Meter 2
Add a resistor as needed.
terminal FUnCtiOnS 10
Φ3.5 mm
Stereo Plug
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