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Kenwood TS-590S Setting Manual

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TS-590S
KENWOOD NETWORK
COMMAND SYSTEM
Setting Manual
© October/15/2010

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  • Page 1 TS-590S KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM Setting Manual © October/15/2010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    However, there is a possibility of misprints and of descriptions that may cause misunderstanding. Kenwood Corporation bears absolutely no responsibility for damages arising thereof. Kenwood Corporation may revise and amend the product information described in this document without notice. Kenwood Corporation bears absolutely no responsibility for damages arising thereof.

  • Page 3: Relevant Models

    Important To configure the system, knowledge not only of transceivers but also of PCs and networks is required. Kenwood does not offer support for customer computers and Networks. Furthermore, for operations relating to actual transmitting, note that procedures according to the Radio Act are also required.

  • Page 4: Outline

    3. Outline 3.1. Overall Configuration TS-590S Host station Remote station Fig. 3.1.1: Example of internal LAN configuration (In this diagram, the modem, router, and hub have been omitted.） As shown in the diagram, the configuration uses a host station (where the transceiver is installed;...

  • Page 5: Outline Of Host Station (Transmitter) Operations

    Fig. 3.1.2: Example of KNS configuration via the internet The host station and remote station can be installed in any location with an internet connection. 3.2. Outline of Host Station (Transmitter) Operations The host station is configured using a transceiver and a PC connected to the network. Data signals that control the transceiver are connected to the PC using either RS-232C or USB.

  • Page 6: Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration

    Audio transmission Transceiver TS-590S The TS-590S transceiver is supported. The ARCP-590 and ARHP-590 are specialized for the TS-590S, and so other transceivers cannot be used to configure the system. Connection Controls that change the frequency or mode are performed by...
  • Page 7 Proxy servers cannot be used. Note 1: Support for selecting, installing, and operating VoIP software is not available from Kenwood Corporation. Note 2: Make sure to refer to the user manual for the broadband router to be used before performing the settings.

  • Page 8: Overview Of Remote Station (Operator) Operations

    3.4. Overview of Remote Station (Operator) Operations The remote station is configured using a PC connected to the network, and a microphone and speaker connected to the PC sound function. The audio transmissions for the host station transceiver are input and output using the microphone and speaker connected to the sound function of the remote station PC via the network.

  • Page 9: Remote Station (Operator) Configuration

    This software remote controls the transceivers. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods. Download the software from the download page, and install on the PC. http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html VoIP software To transmit and receive audio, VoIP telephone software is required. (See Note 1.)
  • Page 10 Same as host station. environment Modem Same as host station. Firewall Same as host station. Internet Provider Same as host station. environment Proxy Same as host station. Note 1: Support for selecting, installing, and operating VoIP software is not available from Kenwood Corporation.

  • Page 11: Settings

    To transmit and receive audio, an audio cable is required. Create an audio cable using the 13-pin DIN plug enclosed with the TS-590S with reference to the following diagram. For details of the terminal specifications, refer to the TS-590S user manual.
  • Page 12 Fig. 4.2.2: Connecting audio cables Reference: If the TS-590S is connected to the PC using a USB cable, audio transmission input and output are possible using the USB audio function, but the many signal conversions cause inherently unavoidable delays. Furthermore, during KNS operations, network delays will occur.

  • Page 13: Transceiver Settings

    PC sound settings on the host station. ● Data VOX settings With the TS-590S, VOX functions can be implemented using either audio input to the ACC2 connector or USB audio signals input to the USB connector, but to prevent unintentional transmission during KNS operations, turn OFF the function using the menu settings.
  • Page 14 Adjust the PC sound function volume as necessary. ● Mixed beep setting to external audio outputs With the TS-590S default mode, only received audio signals that do not include beeps or side tones are output as audio signals from the ACC2 connector and the USB connector as USB audio signals.
  • Page 15 Note: Select from 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30(minutes) excepting OFF, depending on the situation to use. ● Prohibit transmission setting If using the host station as a receive-only station, set to transmission inhibited. Make the settings using the following menu. Menu No.

  • Page 16: Setting Transmission Methods For Audio Input To The Rear Terminal

    4.4. Setting Transmission Methods for Audio Input to the Rear Terminal The [SEND] keys on the PTT of the microphone connected to the TS-590S, and on the TS-590S control panel, are the method for transmitting audio input to the microphone connected to the TS-590S, so even if these operations are implemented, audio entered as audio signals from ACC2 cannot be transmitted.

  • Page 17: Setting Broadband Routers

    For the broadband router settings, refer to the broadband router user manual. Incorrect broadband router settings may stop the network or enable illegal external access to the network. Take thorough precautions when changing the settings. Kenwood does not offer support for customer computers and networks.

  • Page 18: Software Installation And Settings

    Make the COM settings, network settings, optional settings, and user settings used to connect to the TS-590S by selecting the "Tools" menu and then "Settings" in the ARHP-590. For the settings methods, refer to the ARHP-590 help file. To transmit and receive audio, download and install separate VoIP software.

  • Page 19: Windows Firewall Settings

    4.7. Windows Firewall Settings With the host station PC, receiving connections from networks and the internet using the ARHP-590 are blocked by the Windows firewall. When blocked, KNS operations are disabled, so remove the block. Reference: Add the ARHP-590 to "exceptions" using the Windows firewall settings to release the block.

  • Page 20: Limitations Caution

    5. Limitations Caution! 5.1. PC Environment Limitations Check that the ARCP-590 and ARHP-590 operations use Windows XP SP3 or later, Windows Vista SP1 or later, or Windows 7. Earlier versions, and other operating systems, cannot be used. Use the operating systems described above for both the host and remote stations.

  • Page 21: Program Limitations

    5.4. Limitations if Using USB Audio Functions If the PC and TS-590S are connected via a USB cable, audio transmissions can be transmitted using the USB audio function. In principle, however, there is a delay with USB audio, so sound may be lost depending on the PC performance and load status.

  • Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions

    6. Frequently Asked Questions This section introduces questions that have been asked to date, and subjects verified by Kenwood Corporation. Question Answer Installation With internet routing, is KNS With internet routing, a global IP disabled unless I obtain a global IP address is required.
  • Page 23 Question Answer Installation I want to use headsets, USB You can use them, but in principle, USB headsets, and Bluetooth headsets headsets and Bluetooth headsets have on the remote station PC. Will there unavoidable delays, so entering be any problems? standby will take considerable time.
  • Page 24 Answer Operations Why can't I use the ARCP-480? The ARCP-480 is for the TS-480 only. Use the ARCP-590 with the TS-590S. Why can't I use the ARHP-10? The ARHP-10 is for the TS-480 only. Use the ARHP-590 with the TS-590S.
  • Page 25 Check that an existing device is PC and transceiver cannot be specified as the device connected to the performed correctly. TS-590S using the host station PC sound settings. Modulation is not performed even Check that the same path as the when the ARCP-590 "SEND"...
  • Page 26 Question Answer Operations Cannot transmit audio correctly Refer to the VoIP software user manual, between the remote station and and check the settings. host station. Check that an existing device has been specified for the PC speakers, microphone, and headset currently in use, using the remote station PC OS sound settings.
  • Page 27 Other After implementing KNS It is possible that the device operations on the PC used as the connected to the TS-590S has been host station, the sound has selected as the existing device using vanished from the PC during the PC sound functions.
  • Page 28 (Supplement): FAQ: Explaining the Internet "Cannot operate transceiver" Modem Internet Fig. 1 As shown in Fig. 1, even though only one broadband router (BBR) is visible on the network, in reality there are two. (Duplex router phenomenon.) There are multiple modem modes with built-in BBR functions, so when connecting such a modem as described above, there must not be two BBR paths connecting the PC to the internet.

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