Tf-Set (Transmission Frequency Set); Fm Repeater Operation - Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual

6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS

TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET)

transmission frequency and reception frequency.
Canceling this function immediately restores the
original transmission and reception frequencies.
frequency, and change it while listening. This allows
you to check whether or not the newly selected
transmission frequency is free of interference.
1 Configure split-frequency operation as explained in
the previous section.
2 Press and hold [TF-SET], then turn the Tuning
control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to change the
transmission frequency.
you change, but the frequency shown on the
sub-display (the original reception frequency)
stays unchanged.
3 Release [TF-SET].
reception frequency.
Successfully contacting a DX station in a pileup
often depends on making a well-timed call on a clear
frequency. That is, it is important to select a relatively
clear transmission frequency and to transmit at the
exact instant when the DX station is listening but the
majority of the groups aren't transmitting. Switch
your reception and transmission frequencies by using
frequency. You will soon learn the rhythm of the
DX station and the pileup. The more proficient you
become at using this function, the more DX stations
you will contact.
Note:
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You can change the transmission frequency even when the
Frequency lock function is ON.
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An RIT offset frequency is not added; however, an XIT offset
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FM REPEATER OPERATION

Most Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate
reception and transmission frequency. The
transmission frequency may be higher or lower than
the reception frequency. In addition, some repeaters
may require the transceiver to transmit a subtone
before the repeater can be used.
Compared to simplex communication, you can
usually transmit over much greater distances by
using a repeater. Repeaters are typically located
on a mountain top or other elevated location. Often
Power) than a typical station. This combination of
considerable distances.
HF/ 6 m band repeaters usually operate in the
29 MHz FM sub-band and 51-54 MHz band. This
special service combines the advantages of FM
operation, good fidelity with noise and interference
immunity, with the excitement of HF DX (long
10 m FM provides reliable around-town
communications with the potential for sudden DX from
across the country or around the world.
Note:
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When programming 2 separate frequencies using 2 VFOs,
be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs.
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When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused
by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your
signal to "talk-off" (break up) through the repeater.
29.520 MHz
88.5 Hz
29.620 MHz
1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.
" or " " appears to show which VFO is
selected.
2 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control to
select the reception frequency.
3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM mode.
4 Press and hold [A/B (A=B)] to duplicate the
frequencies and other data to the other VFO.
5 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control to
select the transmission frequency.
6 Press [AGC/T (SEL] to turn the Tone function ON if
the repeater requires a subtone.
" appears.
details on the subtone {page 27}.
29.620 MHz
29.520 MHz
88.5 Hz