Auto Zero-Beat; Tx Sidetone/ Rx Pitch Frequency; Carrier Level; Power On Message - Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual

5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS

AUTO ZERO-BEAT

Use Auto Zero-beat before transmitting to tune in a
CW station. Auto Zero-beat automatically and exactly
matches your transmit frequency with the station you
are receiving. Neglecting to do this will reduce your
chances of being heard by the other station.
1 Tune to the CW signal using the Tuning control.
2 Press [CW T. (AGC OFF)] to start Auto Zero-beat
while CW is selected for the operating mode.
disappears.
frequency is restored.
3 To quit Auto Zero-beat, press [CW T. (AGC OFF)]
or [CLR].
Note:
◆ When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is normally
within ±5 Hz.
◆ Auto Zero-beat may fail if the keying speed of the target
station is too slow or if some interference is present.
◆ When the RIT function is ON, only RIT frequencies change
to make the Auto Zero-beat adjustment.

TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY

As you send CW, you will hear tones from
also use the tones to ensure that your key contacts
are closing, the keyer is functioning, or to practice
sending without actually putting a signal on the air.
you hear after tuning in a CW station.
On this transceiver, the frequency of the sidetone and
40 to select the frequency that is most comfortable for
you. The selectable range is from 300 Hz to 1000 Hz
Menu No. 06. The selections range from 1 to
10
Note:
◆ The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of
◆
is not revised since the receive filter information stored in the
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CARRIER LEVEL

When using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you can adjust
the carrier level.
1 Press and hold [MIC (CAR].
display.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter
reads within the limits of the ALC zone.
that the ALC meter just begins to indicate.
3 Press and hold [MIC (CAR] again or press [CLR]
to complete the setting.

POWER ON MESSAGE

Each time you switch the transceiver ON,
1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN] [Q-MR] or
turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No 01.
2 Press [M.IN] [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to begin editing
the message.
3 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing
[Q-M.IN] or [Q-MR].
4 Press [M.IN] [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or turn the MULTI/
CH control to select your desired character.
pressing [CL].
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the remaining
characters.
6 Press [MENU] to set the entry and exit character
entry mode.
entry mode and exit the Menu mode.
20 and
MULTI/CH control so
[CLR] at any time to cancel character