Am Transmission; Narrow Bandwidth For Fm; Cw Transmission - Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual

AM TRANSMISSION

Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its
may be less common while using AM, the superior
audio quality characteristic of AM operation is one
reason why some hams prefer this mode.
If necessary, refer to "OPERATING BASICS",
beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.
1 Select an operating frequency.
2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until "AM" appears.
press [FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator
changes to "AM".
3 Press [MIC (CAR)] to enter the Microphone gain
adjustment mode.
display.
4 Press and hold Mic [PTT].
5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the
MULTI/CH control so that the power meter slightly
reflects your voice level.
Speaking too close to the microphone or too
loudly may increase distortion and reduce
intelligibility at the receiving end.
details.
6 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode.
depending on the SQL control position.
7 Press [MIC (CAR)] or [CLR] to exit the Microphone
gain adjustment mode.
page 30, for information on additional useful operation
functions.
Note:
microphone gain or adjust your tone and level of voice.

NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM

depending on whether the other station is using wide
band or narrow band filter for FM mode. While "NAR"
appears, the TS-590S transceiver transmits signals in
narrow band FM but the reception IF filter bandwidth
is crucial to avoid audio distortion or insufficient
intelligibility that the other station will encounter.
1 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until "FM" appears.
If "FM" does not appear, select "AM" first, then
press [FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator
changes to "FM".
2 Press and hold [FM/AM (FM-N)] to toggle the
selected.

CW TRANSMISSION

CW operators know that this mode is very reliable
when communicating under worst conditions. It may
be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being
equally as useful in poor conditions. These modes,
however, do not have the long history of service nor
the simplicity that CW provides.
This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that
supports a variety of functions. For details on using
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If necessary, refer to "OPERATING BASICS",
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beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.
1 Select the operating frequency.
2 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until "CW" appears.
press [CW/FSK (REV)]. The mode indicator
changes to "CW".
Zero-beat. Refer to "AUTO ZERO-BEAT"
3 Press [SEND].
4 Operate the Keys or Paddle.
that lets you monitor your own transmission.
5 Press [SEND] to return to Reception mode.
depending on the SQL control setting.
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