Kenwood TS-590S Specifications page 6

Using the processor made a
considerable difference too, although
care should be taken on the level
of processing. I was using the fi st
microphone, so other microphones
would need adjusting too and would
probably provide a better response
for DX working. I was using the radio
with the built-in speaker, and whilst
this is quite adequate, I think an
external speaker would enhance user
satisfaction.
Morse Mode Nice!
Operating in the Morse mode was quite
nice to use, a pleasant side-tone (once
lowered to 400Hz!), and I had quite a
nice surprise on 1.8MHz. I used the
transceiver on this band to compare the
noise level with my own FT-2000. At the
time I tried it, I was pleasantly surprised
to fi nd an S-3 noise level. I thought
that 'Mr. Murphy' must still be on his
Christmas holiday!
I worked two new countries, 4L4O
(Georgia) and Gabriel Mardiros
OD5NJ in Lebanon. Using semi-
break in makes for a seamless Morse
experience and coupled with the ability
to fi lter down to 50Hz if necessary, with
minimal ringing, makes the TS-590S a
very worthy c.w. transceiver.
I think that the TS-590S, with a
price of £1521, is a mid-price range
transceiver and as such it doesn't have
some of the bells and whistles of a
transceiver costing a few hundred more.
However, the TS-590S does have
some bells and whistles that the more
expensive transceivers don't have! I did
a few tests to compare it with my Yaesu
FT-2000 and to be frank it was diffi cult
to tell any difference at all. The TS-590S
is pleasant and intuitive to use and once
the operator is familiar with the controls/
menu,etc., it will hold its own with any
of the more expensive transceivers. My
thanks go to David Wilkins G5HY from
Kenwood Communications for the loan
of the radio.
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Manufacturer's Specifi cations Manu acturer's Speci cations
General General
Receiver coverage:
Transmitter coverage:
Modes:
Sensitivity
Selectivity
Frequency stability
Minimum-maximum power output
Amplitude modulation pow output
Power supply
Current consumption
Antenna impedance
Antenna tunable impedance
auto-tune range
Dimensions
Weight
Transmitter
Modulation type:
Maximum freq. deviation (f.m.):
Spurious responses:
Carrier suppression:
Unwanted sideband suppression:
Tranbsmit freq. response:
Microphone impedance:
Variable XIT range:
Receiver
Circuitry design:
1st intermediate freq:
2nd intermediate freq:
Triple Superhet
1st intermediate freq:
2nd intermediate freq:
3rd intermediate frequency:
Fitted items
SO-3 Hi-stability Crystal Oscillator
VGS-1 Voice Guide and Storage unit
Optional extras
HS-5 Deluxe Headphones
HS-6 Lightweight Headphones
MB-430 Mobile mounting bracket
MC-60A Desk Microphone
PS-60 Heavy Duty Power Supply
P-23 External Speaker
PW
130kHz to 30MHz, 50-54MHz.
All Amateur bands including 5MHz.
a.m., c.w., s.s.b., f.m.,f.s.k.
<0.2μV.
12, 6, 2.2kHz, 500Hz.
±5 p.p.m.
5 to 100W (low output available for transverter).
Max. 25W minimum 5W.
13.8V d.c. (±15%).
20.5A max on transmit.
Receive (no signal) 1.5A or less.
50Ω
16.7 to 150Ω
108x280x335mm (HWD)
4.2H x 11W x 13.2D
7.4kg (16.3lb)
s.s.b. balance modulation, f.m. reactance modulation, a.m.
low power modulation.
Less than ±5kHz (wide).
Less than ±2.5kHz (narrow).
1.7 to 40MHz less than -50dB.
40MHz or more less than -60dB.
More than 50dB.
More than 50dB.
-6dB 400Hz to 2.6kHz.
600Ω.
±9.999kHz.
Double superhet
11.374MHz.
24kHz.
73.095MHz.
10.695MHz.
24kHz (except f.m. which is 455kHz).
Fitted.
Fitted (supplied with review model).