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Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual

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TS-590SG

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

© B5A-0180-00 (K, E)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-590SG INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B5A-0180-00 (K, E)
  • Page 2 JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall be free from any responsibility for any defects and indemnities for any damages or losses.

  • Page 3: Features

    fi ght QRM and QRN. As you learn how to use this BY THE FCC transceiver, you will also fi nd that KENWOOD is This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the pursuing “user friendliness”.

  • Page 4: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Amateur radio regulations vary from country to After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the country. Confi rm your local amateur radio regulations items listed in the table below. We recommend you and requirements before operating the transceiver. keep the box and packing materials in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    • The presence of an unusual odor or smoke is often a sign of trouble. Immediately turn the power OFF and remove the power cable. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer for advice.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS THANK YOU ................. i CARRIER LEVEL ............23 FEATURES ................i CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE TO THE USER ............i SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ........24 BEFORE STARTING ............. ii DIRECTLY ENTERING THE FREQUENCY SPLIT MARKET CODES ..............ii SPECIFIED BY A DXer ...........24 WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED ........

  • Page 7: Contents

    CONTENTS CW MESSAGE MEMORY ..........35 TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES ......47 QUICK MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER ......47 Storing CW Messages ..........35 Checking CW Messages without Transmitting ..36 ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS ......47 Transmitting CW Messages ........36 CHAPTER 11 SCAN Erasing a CW Message ..........36 NORMAL SCAN ..............48 Changing the Inter-message Interval Time ....36 VFO SCAN ..............48...
  • Page 8 VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE VERSION ......79 IN DATA MODE ..............61 TROUBLESHOOTING ............80 CHANGING THE SIGNAL FOR THE COM TERMINAL ..61 MICROPROCESSOR RESET ..........83 CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG FROM A PC ....61 INITIAL SETTINGS ............83 REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG ON THE VFO RESET ..............83 NETWORK ..............61 FULL RESET ..............83...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Installation

    Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short as possible, for this connection. Do not use a gas pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as a ground. Fuse (25 A) Black (−) Red (+) DC Power supply (20.5 A or more) TS-590SG...

  • Page 10: Utilizing The Bail

    Note: Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, REPLACING FUSES MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM microphones. The following fuses are used in the TS-590SG transceiver. If a fuse blows, determine the cause REAR PANEL then correct the problem. Only after the problem has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a ■...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION 1 Headphones Front Panel GND (STBY) GND (MIC) DOWN 8 V (10 mA max) MIC connector (Front view) External speaker Microphone Rear Panel • Paddle • Straight key Note: Do not use a cable exceeding 3 m (9.8 feet) with the following connectors: •...

  • Page 12: Getting Acquainted

    2 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL —— A —— —— C —— [METER (DRV)] Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON Press to switch the meter type {page 12}. Press and and OFF {page 10}. hold to select the Drive output or Antenna output {page 52}.
  • Page 13 GETTING ACQUAINTED 2 —— F —— [21 (7)] Press to select the 21 MHz band memory {page 11} or [IF FIL] enter keypad number 7. Press to toggle between IF Filter A and IF Filter B {page 40}. You can adjust the fi lter bandwidth using [24 (8)] the LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls.
  • Page 14 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED [XIT] [SCAN (SG.SEL)] Press to turn the XIT (Transmit Incremental Tuning) Press to start or stop the Scan function {page 48}. function ON or OFF {page 32}. Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 51}. You can assign a function to this Programmable [MENU] Function key {page 56}.

  • Page 15: Lcd Display

    GETTING ACQUAINTED 2 LCD DISPLAY —— A —— Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON {page 42}. While receiving, the meter serves as an S-meter to “ ” (fast) or “ ” (slow) appears when the measure and display the received signal strength. Automatic Gain Control function is ON.
  • Page 16 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED —— F —— Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for CW mode {page 31}. (Main Display) In normal operating mode and various confi guration modes, it displays the transceiver operating frequency. Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON In Menu mode, it displays the various menus, and in {page 56}.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    GETTING ACQUAINTED 2 REAR PANEL ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors DRV connector Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna to ANT 1 Connect a drive device (DRO) or external receiver connector. If you are using 2 antennas for the HF/ (ANT) to this RCA connector {page 52}.

  • Page 18: Operating Basics

    3 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN The RF gain is normally confi gured to the maximum 1 Switch the DC power supply ON. level regardless of the operating modes. The 2 Press [ ] to switch the transceiver ON. transceiver has been confi...

  • Page 19: Selecting A Band

    3 OPERATING BASICS SELECTING A BAND SELECTING A MODE Press [1.8 (1)] ~ [50 (0)] or [GENE] to select your Press one of the following keys to select your desired desired band. mode set: [LSB/USB], [CW/FSK (REV)], or [FM/AM (FM-N)]. [LSB/USB] Press to select LSB or USB mode.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Squelch

    3 OPERATING BASICS ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH MULTI-FUNCTION METER The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker The multi-function meter measures the parameters when no signals are present. With the squelch level in the table below. The S-meter and FILTER scales correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually appears when the transceiver is in receive mode, and receiving signals.

  • Page 21: Transmitting

    OPERATING BASICS 3 TRANSMITTING MICROPHONE GAIN The microphone gain must be adjusted when SSB For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT] or AM mode is selected without using the speech and speak into the microphone in your normal voice. processor {pages 21, 22}.

  • Page 22: Menu Setup

    4 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? QUICK MENU Many functions on this transceiver are selected or Because the number of functions this transceiver confi gured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items through the physical controls of the transceiver. Once in each Menu.

  • Page 23: Menu Configuration

    Page Display* Default** Firmware version – FIRMWARE VERSION Power on message HELLO/ EDIT POWER ON MESSAGE KENWOOD Display brightness OFF/ 1 ~ 6 Off, 1: minimum, 6: maximum DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Operator Interface Display backlight color 1 ~ 10 1: amber, 2 ~ 9: mixed colors, 10: green...
  • Page 24 4 MENU SETUP Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** 9 kHz frequency step size for the MULTI/CH OFF/ ON control in AM mode on the AM broadcast band MULTI/CH CONTROL 9KHZ STEP CHANGE IN K type: OFF AM BROADCAST BAND E type: ON Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control in OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10...
  • Page 25 MENU SETUP 4 Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** 10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ TX fi lter for SSB-DATA low cut 500 [Hz] TX FILTER FOR SSB-DATA LOW CUT DSP Function 2500/ 2600/ 2700/ 2800/ (continued) TX fi lter for SSB-DATA high cut 2900/ 3000 [Hz] TX FILTER FOR SSB-DATA HIGH CUT 2700...
  • Page 26 4 MENU SETUP Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** No Break-in operation while adjusting keying OFF/ ON speed CW (continued) NO BREAK-IN OPERATION WHILE ADJUSTING KEYING SPEED FSK shift 170/ 200/ 425/ 850 [Hz] FSK SHIFT FSK keying polarity OFF/ ON REVERSED FSK KEY-DOWN POLARITY FSK tone frequency...
  • Page 27 MENU SETUP 4 Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ COM port communication speed*** 38400/ 57600/ 115200 COM PORT BAUDRATE 9600 (bps) (Communication) 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ USB port communication speed*** 38400/ 57600/ 115200 USB PORT BAUDRATE 115200 (bps) Audio input line selection for data communications ACC2/ USB AUDIO INPUT LINE SELECTION FOR DATA...
  • Page 28 4 MENU SETUP Description Settings** Ref. Category Page Display* Default** OFF/ BSY/ SQL/ SND/ PSQ source output condition BSY-SND/ SQL-SND External Accessory PSQ SOURCE Control DRV connector output function DRO/ ANT (continued) DRV CONNECTOR FUNCTION APO (Auto Power Off) function OFF/ 60/ 120/ 180 [min] Timer AUTO POWER OFF...

  • Page 29: Basic Communications

    5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION AM TRANSMISSION SSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its Amateur radio bands. Compared with other voice own advantages. Although long distance DX contacts modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth for may be less common while using AM, the superior communications.

  • Page 30: Fm Transmission

    fi lter for FM mode. While for FM operation. You can also utilize 10 m/ 6 m band “NAR” appears, the TS-590SG transceiver transmits repeaters to reach your friends when they are outside signals in narrow band FM but the reception IF or skipped over from your coverage.

  • Page 31: Auto Zero-Beat

    BASIC COMMUNICATIONS 5 AUTO ZERO-BEAT CARRIER LEVEL Use Auto Zero-beat before transmitting to tune in a When using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you can adjust CW station. Auto Zero-beat automatically and exactly the carrier level. matches your transmit frequency with the station you 1 Press and hold [MIC (CAR].

  • Page 32: Enhanced Communications

    6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION specifi ed frequency is lower, prefi x a value of "0" to the frequency. Usually you can communicate with other stations • For example, enter a value “5” if you need using a single frequency for receiving and transmitting. to increment the frequency by 5 kHz, and In this case, you select only one frequency on either enter a value “05”...

  • Page 33: Shiftable Rx Frequency During Split Transmission

    ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS 6 Note: frequency. You will soon learn the rhythm of the ◆ DX station and the pileup. The more profi cient you When programming 2 separate frequencies using 2 VFOs, be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs. become at using this function, the more DX stations ◆...

  • Page 34: Transmitting A Tone

    6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS The data that you select in steps 1 to 8 can be stored Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. in memory. Refer to “Split-Frequency Channels” {page (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) 43}. Note: 67.0 11 97.4 22 141.3 33 206.5 ◆...

  • Page 35: Fm Ctcss Operation

    ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS 6 FM CTCSS OPERATION Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specifi c persons. When using FM mode, the 67.0 97.4 141.3 206.5 Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from 69.3 100.0...

  • Page 36: Cross Tone

    6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS CROSS TONE Use this feature when using different uplink and downlink tones to access a repeater. You can set a transmission Tone frequency and reception CTCSS frequency to different frequencies. To set the transmission tone: 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. 2 Select your desired transmission frequency.

  • Page 37: Communicating Aids

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEPTION Note: When entering a frequency using the numeric keys, if you turn the MULTI/CH control in the middle of the frequency entry, the frequency will be entered into the log. SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY ■ Using the MHz key In addition to turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN], there are several other ways You can use the MULTI/CH control to change the...

  • Page 38: Fine Tuning

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Fine Tuning RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) The default frequency step size when turning the RIT provides the ability to change your reception Tuning control to change the frequency is 10 frequency by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK, and 100 Hz for AM/ FM.

  • Page 39: Transmission

    Anti-VOX Adjustment absence of your voice. In CW mode, this level cannot be adjusted. The TS-590SG transceiver has a DSP IC to improve and customize incoming/ outgoing audio 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. signals. When the VOX function is turned ON, the...

  • Page 40: Data Vox Delay Time

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Data VOX Delay Time • Using higher compression will not improve your signal clarity or apparent signal strength. Select an appropriate delay time for after the audio Excessively compressed signals are more signal input to the ACC2 or USB connector ends. diffi...

  • Page 41: Customizing Transmission Signal Characteristics

    COMMUNICATING AIDS 7 CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL Frequency Response Curves CHARACTERISTICS Amplitude The quality of your transmission signal is important, regardless of which on-air activity you pursue. However, it is easy to be casual and overlook this fact since you don’t listen to your own signal. The following sub-sections provide information that will help you tailor your transmission signal.

  • Page 42: Cw Break-In

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS CW BREAK-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that switching between transmission and reception modes. can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in transceiver’s rear panel.

  • Page 43: Rise Time Of Cw

    COMMUNICATING AIDS 7 RISE TIME OF CW CW MESSAGE MEMORY The rise time of a CW signal is the time for the RF This transceiver has 4 memory channels for storing output to rise to its maximum power after the key is CW messages.

  • Page 44: Checking Cw Messages Without Transmitting

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ ■ Checking CW Messages without Transmitting Erasing a CW Message 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW 1 Press and hold [CH1 (REC)], [CH2 (REC)], mode. [CH3 (REC)], or [RX/4 (REC)] to select the message you want to erase. •...

  • Page 45: Frequency Correction For Cw

    COMMUNICATING AIDS 7 FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you would This function reverses the position of the dot and dash sometimes use SSB mode (USB or LSB) just to paddle positions.

  • Page 46: Morse Code Decoder

    7 COMMUNICATING AIDS Note: MORSE CODE DECODER ◆ The keying speeds range from 4 to 60 wpm. The decoded character strings are displayed on the ◆ The weighting ranges from 2.5 (1:2.5) to 4.0 (1:4.0). sub-display (up to 8 characters) by decoding the ◆...

  • Page 47: Data Communications

    8 DATA COMMUNICATIONS RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) 7 You can switch to transmit mode by entering a command from the computer to the RTTY device. RTTY is the data communications mode with the • The TX-RX LED changes from green (RX) to longest history.

  • Page 48: Rejecting Interference

    DSP FILTERS CW/ FSK Mode (Width/Shift) 1 Select CW or FSK mode. KENWOOD digital signal processing (DSP) technology is adapted to this transceiver. Using DSP 2 Turn the LO/WIDTH control clockwise fi ltering (AF), you can control the bandwidth, cancel to increase the bandwidth (wide), or the multiple jamming beat, and reduce the noise level.

  • Page 49: Filter Control In Ssb/ Ssb-Data Mode (High/Low And Width/Shift)

    REJECTING INTERFERENCE 9 Press and hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK) setting value of the DSP fi lter band as follows: Use manual notch when you want to vary the width of SSB/ SSB-DATA, AM/ FM mode: the notch while verifying the interfering signal.

  • Page 50: Setting The Nr1 Level Adjustment

    9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE ■ Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment PRE-AMPLIFIER NR1 uses an adaptive fi lter to reduce the noise Switching the pre-amplifi er OFF may help reduce element from the received signals. When the S/N interference from adjacent frequencies. ratio is reasonably good in SSB, using NR1 will Press [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to toggle the pre-amplifi...

  • Page 51: 10 Memory Features

    10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS • Simplex channels: RX frequency = TX frequency This transceiver provides you with 120 memory • Split-frequency channels: channels, numbered 00 to 99, P0 to P9, and E0 to E9, RX frequency  TX frequency for storing operating frequency data, modes, and other information.

  • Page 52: Memory Recall And Scroll

    10 MEMORY FEATURES • You can also select a channel by entering • You can also change channels by entering a 2-digit number, such as 12, using the a 2-digit number. Press [24 (8)], [28 (9)] for numeric keys. Press [1.8 (1)], [3.5 (2)] for example.

  • Page 53: Storing Frequency Ranges

    MEMORY FEATURES 10 1 Recall the desired memory channel. ➡ Channel P0 ~ P9 Channel 00 ~ 99 2 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. ➡ Memory Name Memory Name • To exit Memory Scroll mode, press [CLR]. Memory Channel Memory Channel ➡...

  • Page 54: Confi Rming Start/ End Frequencies

    10 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Confi rming Start/ End Frequencies ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS Use this procedure to check the start and end If there are memory channels that you will not recall frequencies that you stored in channels P0 to P9. in the future, you may prefer erasing the contents of those channels.

  • Page 55: Number Of Quick Memory Channels

    MEMORY FEATURES 10 RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS DSP Noise Reduction IF Notch OFF/ 1/ 2 You can recall a Quick Memory channel only when you operate the transceiver in VFO mode. DSP fi lter bandwidth Simplex/ Split 1 Press [Q-MR]. NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS •...

  • Page 56: Chapter 11 Scan

    11 SCAN Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of “VGROUP–9” which represents channel P9. your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable If one or more Program Scan frequency ranges are with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating programmed in VGROUP–0 to 9 (Memory channel effi...

  • Page 57: Program Scan Partially Slowed

    SCAN 11 PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for each memory channel from P0 to P9 so that Program Scan slows down the scanning speed. To specify the 3 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ slow down frequency points, fi...

  • Page 58: Scan Hold

    11 SCAN SCAN HOLD ALL-CHANNEL SCAN This function stops Program Scan for approximately Use the following procedure to scan all the memory 5 seconds, then resumes Scan when you jump to the channels that contain frequency data in sequence, desired frequency by turning the Tuning control or the ignoring the Memory Group number.

  • Page 59: Group Scan

    SCAN 11 ■ Performing Group Scan GROUP SCAN Group Scan starts with the smallest group number 110 memory channels are divided into 11 groups and repeats the sequence. For example, if you so that you can select one or more groups to be scanned, depending on the situation.

  • Page 60: 12 Operator Conveniences

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ANTENNAS Antenna Selection Frequency Range (MHz) 0.03 ~ 0.522 10.5 ~ 14.5 ANT 1/ ANT 2 0.522 ~ 2.5 14.5 ~ 18.5 Two antenna connectors are available for the HF/ 2.5 ~ 4.1 18.5 ~ 21.5 50 MHz band on the TX/ RX unit rear panel. 4.1 ~ 6.9 21.5 ~ 25.5 Press and hold [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to select ANT 1 or...

  • Page 61: Presetting

    OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 12 • If the SWR of the antenna system is extremely Internal Antenna Tuner Preset Frequency Range high (more than 10:1), an alarm (“SWR” in (MHz) Morse code) sounds and the internal antenna 0.03 ~ 1.85 14.1 ~ 14.5 tuner is bypassed.

  • Page 62: Beep Function

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES The table below is an example of setting the Auto BEEP FUNCTION Mode frequency. The Beep function provides you confi rmation of entry, error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. Channel Frequency Operation Range Mode (MHz) (MHz) Although you can turn the beep function OFF by 0.030 ...

  • Page 63: Display

    OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 12 LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL Beep Type Meaning To connect the linear amplifi er to the REMOTE The current message memory Morse “AR” connector on the rear panel and to operate in the is full. HF or 50 MHz band, you can confi gure to enable or disable the control signal state and the transmission delay time.

  • Page 64: Lock Functions

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES LOCK FUNCTIONS Comments Still operates to turn Memory FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION Channel Lockout ON/OFF. Also [CLR] still operates to end a setting Frequency Lock disables some keys and controls to mode. prevent you from accidentally activating a function or changing the current settings.

  • Page 65: Dsp Rx Equalizer

    OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 12 Function Remark Function Remark Selected ANT: ANT The lower meter when VOICE3 OUT on/off transmitting METER MONITOR Mic [PF4] default LSB/USB TX TUNE 1 CW/FSK Press and hold: REV TX TUNE 2 FM/AM Press and hold: NAR The input voice from DATA SEND the data terminal is...

  • Page 66: Rx Monitor

    TRANSVERTER sound level from “oFF”, and “1” to “20”. 3 Press [CLR] to store the selected TX monitor level. If you have a transverter that converts the TS-590SG operating frequencies to other frequencies, you can Note: use this TS-590SG transceiver as a transverter exciter.

  • Page 67: Tx Tune

    In addition to a compatible transceiver, to transfer TX Tune mode. to a TS-990S, TS-590SG, TS-590S, TS-480HX/ SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-570S/D, or TS-870S, you 5 Release the assigned [PF] key to exit the TX Tune must have 1 cross-wired cable with a DB-9 female mode.

  • Page 68: Using Quick Transfer

    Equipment Needed • On the TS-590SG, access Menu No. 64 and select “on”. For the compatible transceiver, When connecting the TS-590SG to a PC USB port: refer to the instruction manual that came • USB 2.0 conformed (base) port with the transceiver.

  • Page 69: External Audio Settings

    CONTROLLING THE TS-590SG FROM A PC connector, or pin 3 (SS) of the REMOTE connector. If a PC and the TS-590SG are connected using a 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or serial cable {page 71}, you can remotely control the turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No.

  • Page 70: Optional Vgs-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit

    12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Note: OPTIONAL VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & ◆ Pressing [ ] cancels the recording in progress and clears STORAGE UNIT the memory channel. ◆ The audio source for messages is normally input from The optional VGS-1 unit allows you to record 30 the Mic, but using a personal computer, you can record second (maximum) voice messages to memory messages that are input from the rear terminal as the audio...

  • Page 71: Erasing A Recorded Message

    OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 12 Note: 4 Press [CH1 (REC)], [CH2 (REC)], [CH3 ◆ (REC)], or [RX/4 (REC)], depending on which While Menu No. 61 is ON, you cannot use channel 4 (RX/4) to record and playback a voice message. However, the channel you want to use.
  • Page 72 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Status Settings using VOICE1 Operation Announcement “Memory scan group” + Status Announcement Group No. + “Off/On” “VFO” + (“S” +) “A/B” + Press [ ] • When selecting a Frequency (+ “X/R/XR” + While in VFO mode group number, the RIT/XIT Frequency) Memory scan group...
  • Page 73 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 12 Status Announcement Status Announcement Empty Channel: Press and hold Drive output enabled: Channel number + [METER (DRV)] “A” + “On” Turn the MULTI/CH “Blank” Changing the Antenna Drive output disabled: control Stored Channel: output “A” + “Off” Changing the channel Channel number + Press [FM/AM (FM-N)]...

  • Page 74: Voice Guide Announcement Volume

    FM transceiver. 3 Select the same frequency for the terminal transceiver. 4 Select a HF/ 50 MHz frequency on the TS-590SG transceiver. 5 Adjust the squelch threshold level so that both the TS-590SG and FM transceivers mute.

  • Page 75: Dx Packetcluster Tune

    Sky Command System interface cable between the transceivers, then II operation to remotely control the HF/ 50 MHz band access Menu Nos. 80 and 81 on the TS-590SG of your TS-590SG transceiver. transceiver and select “oFF”.

  • Page 76: Preparation

    Press [CLR] at any time to cancel character TS-590SG transceiver. entry mode and exit the Menu mode. 3 On the TS-590SG, press [MENU], then turn Available alphanumeric characters: MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 67. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q(q) R S T U V W X 4 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL] to select the...

  • Page 77: 13 Connecting Peripheral Equipment

    13 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS COM CONNECTOR Pin No. Pin Name Function No connection — Transmit data Receive data No connection — Ground — No connection — Receive enable Transmit enable No connection — ACC2 CONNECTOR Pin No. Pin Name Function No connection —...

  • Page 78: Remote Connector

    13 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT REMOTE CONNECTOR Pin No. Pin Name Function Speaker output Common terminal Standby; when grounded, the transceiver enters TX mode. • During transmission, the audio input of ACC2 connector terminal 11 (ANI) and the USB terminal are muted. When connected with the common terminal, the amplifi...

  • Page 79: Connecting To Data Communication Equipment

    For information about setting up the data communication software, refer to the software’s help fi les and documentation. ◆ When connecting this device to a computer, be sure to fi rst switch off the power to this device before connecting it to the computer. TS-590SG To USB port Supplied 13-pin DIN Plug (Use a...

  • Page 80: Connecting To A Tnc

    Do not share a single power source between the TNC and the transceiver. ◆ Keep as much space as possible between the transceiver and computer, and between the TNC, to prevent the transceiver from picking up noise. TS-590SG Power supply for TNC Supplied 13-pin DIN Plug (Use a self-made connection cable using the 13-pin DIN plug supplied with the transceiver.)

  • Page 81: Connection To The Linear Amplifier

    SSB, FM and AM modes). Note: TL-922 has been discontinued and is no longer available. CONNECTION TO THE TL-922 TL-922 (HF linear amplifi er) TS-590SG Supplied 7-pin DIN Plug (Use a self- made connection cable using the 7-pin DIN plug supplied with the transceiver.)

  • Page 82: Antenna Tuner

    ANT 1 connector TS-590SG AT-300 COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER When transferring data to or from another TS-990S, TS-590SG, TS-590S, TS-480HX/SAT, TS-2000/X, TS-570S/D, or TS-870S, directly connect the 2 transceivers using the COM connectors. Compatible transceiver TS-590SG DB-9 connector wiring (Cross-wired) RS-232C cross cable...

  • Page 83: Dx Packetcluster Tune

    CROSSBAND REPEATER If you have a KENWOOD FM transceiver (K type) with a 6 pin mini DIN connector, you can connect the FM transceiver to the TS-590SG transceiver to use the Crossband repeater function. Connect the 2 transceivers with a DIN (13-pin)/ mini DIN cable (6-pin) as shown below.

  • Page 84: 14 Installing Options

    14 INSTALLING OPTIONS You will require a #1 Philips screwdriver to install the VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT VGS-1 or SO-3 TCXO. You will also need a soldering 1 Remove the shield cover (4 screws). iron (approx. 30 watts) to install the SO-3 TCXO. Switch OFF the transceiver power and unplug the DC power cable before performing any installations.

  • Page 85: So-3 Tcxo

    15.6 MHz reference reference frequency. 7 Move the C903 and C904 jumper as shown below. 5 TS-590SG transceiver without SO-3: Adjust the trimmer (TC501) to minimize the frequency difference between the received 800 Hz tone and the 800 Hz sidetone.

  • Page 86: Mb-430 Mobile Bracket

    When installing the MB-430, attach the supplied against traffi c laws. Please check and observe the plastic spacers to the transceiver in advance. This is vehicle regulations in your area. necessary to protect the TS-590SG transceiver from scratches. Plastic spacers Make sure the tab faces out Once the bracket is installed onto the vehicle, prepare the transceiver by loosely screwing in the rear screws.

  • Page 87: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

    fi rmware version by accessing authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you Menu No. 00. purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Tag all returned items with your name and call sign for identifi...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    6 The pre-amplifi er is OFF. 6 Press [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to switch the function 7 An internal DSP error 7 Restart the transceiver by turning the power — occurs. OFF and then back ON. If the problem persists, consult KENWOOD authorized Service Center.
  • Page 89 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page No signals are The RF gain was set too low. Turn the RF control clockwise to increase the RF received or receive gain. sensitivity seems poor; S-meter is reading full scale. Received signals The wrong modulation was Select the correct modulation mode.
  • Page 90 2 The cooling fans cannot 2 Relocate the transceiver so that air can easily — provide enough air fl ow to fl ow through the TS-590SG to keep the unit cool the transceiver down. cooled. You cannot access 1 Many repeaters require a 1 Review “FM REPEATER OPERATION”...

  • Page 91: Microprocessor Reset

    VFO Reset and return to resolve the problem. There are 2 levels of resetting normal operation. the microprocessor of the TS-590SG transceiver: • The VFOs reset to the factory default values. Partial Reset and Full Reset.

  • Page 92: Operation Notices

    DC voltage may be outside the specifi ed range. 5332, 5348, 5368, 5373, and 5405 kHz respectively. The TS-590SG transceiver stops at the 60 m band In such a case, remove the DC cable from the as you scroll up or down the amateur radio frequency transceiver immediately and confi...

  • Page 93: 16 Optional Accessories

    Microphone sensitivity is low in FM mode. SO-3 VGS-1 SP-23 KES-3S TCXO unit Voice Guide and External Speaker External Speaker Storage unit MB-430 ARCP-590G/ ARHP-590G Mobile Bracket Remote control software Download the free ARCP-590G/ARHP-590G software from the following URL: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html...

  • Page 94: 17 Specifications

    17 SPECIFICATIONS General J3E (LSB, USB)/ A1A (CW)/ A3E (AM)/ F3E (FM)/ F1B Mode (FSK) 50  (with built-in antenna tuner 16.7  ~ 150 ) Antenna impedance Supply Voltage DC 13.8 V ±15% Grounding method Negative ground Transmit (max.) 20.5 A or less Current Receive (no signal)
  • Page 95 SPECIFICATIONS 17 Transmitter Transmit frequency response Within –6 dB (400 ~ 2600 Hz) XIT shift frequency range ±9.999 kHz 600  Microphone impedance Receiver RX1 (In 160 m/ 80 m/ 40 m/ 20 m/ 15 m Amateur bands, RX2 (Other) IF band width 2.7 kHz or less Circuit type (SSB, CW, FSK))
  • Page 96 © 2014 JVC KENWOOD Corporation...

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