Page 1 TS-890S INSTRUCTION MANUAL B5A-2215-10/01...
Page 3: Before Using
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS BEFORE USING Configuring the Number of Steps per Revolution of the Tuning Control ......................4-5 CONTENTS Configuring the Fast Forward Rate of the Tuning Control ....4-5 Configuring the Sensitivity for Starting the Fast Forward Operation ..4-5 1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Frequency Adjustment Using the [MULTI/CH] Control ....
Page 8 CONTENTS Preamplifier ..................5-6 Saving RTTY Communication Logs ..........5-18 RX Monitor ..................5-6 Adjusting the RTTY Decode Threshold Level ....... 5-18 SWL (BCL) Mode ................5-6 FFT Scope/X-Y Scope Display Setting ......... 5-18 Band Switching in the SWL Mode (VFO Mode) ......5-6 FFT Scope Waveform Averaging ..........
Page 9 CONTENTS Selecting a Tone ............... 5-29 Marker Shift ..................7-3 Configuring the Tone Frequency ..........5-29 Shifting the Marker ..............7-3 Tone Frequency Scan ............... 5-29 Changing the Shift Position of Marker Shift ......... 7-3 CTCSS Operation ................. 5-30 Expand .................... 7-4 Selecting CTCSS ..............
Page 10 CONTENTS Adjusting the TX Equalizer .............. 8-6 Registering a Name for a Voice Message ........12-2 Copying the TX Equalizer Settings ..........8-6 Playing Back a Voice Message ............. 12-2 Saving the TX Equalizer Settings ............ 8-7 Adjusting the Playback Volume ............. 12-2 Reading the TX Equalizer Settings ..........
Page 11 Configuring the Key Repeat Speed ..........16-5 Starting Sky Command System II Operation ....... 16-18 Saving a Screen Shot ............... 16-6 TS-890S + TH-D7A/ TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-D700A/ TM-D710/G(A/E)/ Configuring Output to an External Meter ........... 16-6 TM-V71A + RC-D710 (Transporter) Setup ......16-18 Configuring the Output Signal Format of the External Meter ..
Page 13: Installation And Connection
1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 1 Installation Installation of Lightning Arrestors • To prevent fire, electric shock, malfunctioning and injury due to Do not lift this transceiver by holding the Tuning control lightning, install a coaxial lightning arrestor. ●...
Page 14: Torque Adjustment With Tuning Control
1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Torque Adjustment with Tuning Control Paddle (PADDLE) ■ For CW operation using the built-in electronic keyer, connect a The Tuning control allows the rotational torque (weight) to be keyer paddle to the PADDLE jack. A Φ6.3 mm three-pronged plug adjusted according to the user’s preference.
Page 15: Connection Of Accessories (Rear Panel)
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 1 Connection of Accessories (Rear Panel) USB Flash Drive/USB Keyboard ( ■ For connecting a commercially available USB flash drive or USB Do not connect a cable exceeding 3 m (9.8 feet) to the keyboard. ● following connectors. Doing so may affect proper Plug the USB flash drive or USB keyboard firmly into the operation due to signal attenuation.
Page 16: Pc Connection For Data Communication
• For performing RTTY keying by connecting to a PC (or other external devices) while this transceiver is configured to the FSK mode, please refer to “Operating RTTY (FSK) Using an External Device” (5-22). RS-232C Straight Cable (Female) TS-890S To RS-232C Serial Port To Audio Input/Output Port To USB Port Supplied 13-Pin DIN Plug...
Page 17: Virtual Com Port
• Install the virtual COM port driver on the PC before connecting the USB cable. Download the driver from the following URL. https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html • There are 2 types of virtual COM port on this transceiver, namely virtual COM (Standard) port and virtual COM (Enhanced) port.
Page 18: Terminal Descriptions
1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Terminal Descriptions COM Connector Pin No. Pin Name Function Input/Output No connection — Sends serial data from this transceiver to RXD on the PC. Receives serial data from TXD on the PC to this transceiver. No connection —...
Page 19 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 1 ACC 2 Connector Pin No. Pin Name Function Input/Output — No connection — RTTY RTTY control terminal (FSK key input) Audio output • Connect to the audio input of a PC or an external device such as a PC connection interface. •...
Page 20 1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION EXT. AT Connector Pin No. Pin Name Function Input/Output Signal ground — EXT.AT connector (TTI/TTO) Signal ground — No connection — EXT.AT connector (TSI/TSO) DC 13.8 V power supply for EXT.AT (4 A max.) MIC Connector Pin No.
Page 21: Names And Functions Of Parts
2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 2 Front Panel Panel Key Behavior Behavior Refer to Press Turns on the power. Press and Turns off the power. hold Press [PF A] Activates the registered function. 16-2 Press and hold Press...
Page 22 2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Behavior Refer to [CW T.] Press Activates the CW auto tune function. Press Switches between receiver (RX) filters A, B and C. [IF FIL] Press and Displays the RX Filter screen. hold [FIL CLR] Press Restores the passband of the RX filter that has been changed to the preset value.
Page 23 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 2 Behavior Refer to Displays the memory channel list screen. M.IN] Press Registers a memory channel. Switches the menu mode item. Registers a quick memory channel. [<Q-M.IN] Press Confirms the content selected in menu mode. Calls up a quick memory channel.
Page 24: List Of Function Key Behaviors (Standard Mode Screen)
2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS List of Function Key Behaviors (Standard Mode Screen) Function Keys (Vertically Arrayed) Key Guide Behavior Refer to Press Switches the preamplifier. (OFF/ PRE 1/ PRE 2) [ANT/PRE] Press and Switches between “ANT 1” and “ANT 2”. 4-10 hold Press...
Page 25 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 2 List of Control Knob Behaviors Control Behavior Refer to Tuning Aligns the TX and RX frequencies. Switches the frequency at a fast speed. (Available in the VFO mode.) Switches the channel number. (Available in the memory channel and quick memory channel [MULTI/CH] modes.) Switches the item to configure or configured value.
Page 26 2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS List of LED Behaviors Behavior When power is OFF: light off When power is ON: lights up in green [POWER] When power is OFF with timer activated: lights up in orange When timer is starting up: blinks in orange [VOX] Lights up when the VOX function is enabled.
Page 27: Rear Panel
For connecting an external speaker. Connector for connecting a PC or LAN when running with the KNS <LAN> Connector (KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM) or for automatic correction of the clock time. DVI-I connector for connecting an external monitor. Both analog <DISPLAY>...
Page 28: Microphone (Optional)
2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Microphone (Optional) A PTT (Push-to-talk) Switch Switches to the transmitting state while this switch is being pressed. Releasing the switch restores the transceiver to the receiving state. B UP/ DOWN Keys For scrolling up/down the items in one of the following modes, such as scrolling up/down the VFO frequencies. Pressing and holding down the key enables continuous scrolling.
Page 29: Screen
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 2 Screen Ⓐ Ⓓ Ⓑ Ⓒ Ⓔ Ⓕ Ⓖ Ⓗ Ⓘ Ⓙ Refer Area Display Description Appears when an RX antenna is functioning. 4-10 Displays the antenna number. Switches the antenna number accordingly when the antenna is 4-10 switched.
Page 30 2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Refer Area Display Description Displays the antenna tuner function and operating status. << >> lights up when the antenna tuner is ON during reception. 4-11 << >> blinks while antenna tuning is in progress. Appears when the transverter is ON.
Page 31 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 2 Refer Area Display Description This is an icon of the internal memory. The icon blinks when writing image data to the built-in memory 16-6 during screen capture. The icon is displayed in red when the remaining space is running low. The icon starts to blink when a USB flash drive is connected, and lights up when the USB flash drive is recognized by this transceiver.
Page 32 2 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Refer Area Display Description Displays the mode that is currently running. “-D” is displayed when in the data mode. “-R” is displayed when in the reverse mode. Appears while receiving in the TX band. –...
Page 33: Menu
3 MENU MENU 3 7 Press F1 [ ] or [<Q-M.IN]. Menu Operation The selected content is confirmed. 8 Press [MENU] or [ESC] to exit the menu screen. The settings of the different functions of this transceiver can be changed from the menu. It can also be used to switch the operating In the subsequent descriptions on the menus, the expression environment.
Page 34: Common Menu Screen Operations
3 MENU Common Menu Screen Operations Switching between the CONFIG A and CONFIG B Operating Environments • Pressing F [MENU TOP] returns the menu screen to the top. • Pressing F [GROUP ]/ F [GROUP ] switches the “Operating environment” refers collectively to values configured in group.
Page 35: Menu Items
MENU 3 Menu Items Menu - 0. Basic Configurations - Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Display 0-00 Color Display Pattern Display color type Type 1/ Type 2/ Type 3 Type 1 0-01 Function Key Style Type of function key display Type 1/ Type 2/ Type 3 Type 1 Font 1/ Font 2/ Font 3/ Font 4/ Font...
Page 36 3 MENU - 0. Basic Configurations - Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Display Function assignment to [PF 2] on Refer to PF (Programmable 0-27 Microphone PF 2: Key Assignment SPLIT 16-2 the microphone Function). Function assignment to [PF 3] on Refer to PF (Programmable 0-28 Microphone PF 3: Key Assignment...
Page 37 MENU 3 - 3. Controls Configurations - Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Control Rate Frequency Rounding Off (Multi/ Channel Rounds off the frequency of the 3-00 Off/ On Control) [MULTI/CH] control SSB Mode Frequency Step Size (Multi/ 3-01 SSB frequency step size 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 [kHz]...
Page 38 3 MENU - 5. CW Configurations - Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Weight and Timing Automatic CW TX with Keying in SSB CW transmission by keying in the 5-06 Off/ On Mode SSB mode Carrier frequency correction Carrier Frequency Offset (SSB Mode to 5-07 when shifting from the SSB mode...
Page 39 MENU 3 - 7. Rear Connectors - Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Baud Rate 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 7-00 Baud Rate (COM Port) Baud rate of COM connector 9600 [bps] 16-5 115200 [bps] Baud rate of virtual COM 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 7-01 Baud Rate (Virtual Standard COM)
Page 40 3 MENU Advanced Menu Items Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Automatic/ TX Power/ ALC/ Drain Indication Signal Type (External Target of external meter output 1 Voltage (Vd)/ Compression Level TX Power 16-6 Meter 1) (COMP)/ Current (Id)/ SWR Automatic/ TX Power/ ALC/ Drain Indication Signal Type (External Target of external meter output 2...
Page 41 MENU 3 Linear Amplifier Menu Items Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Band Target bands of the linear amplifier menu HF/ 50M/ 70M (E type) Linear Amplifier Linear amplifier ON/OFF Off/ On Keying Logic Linear amplifier TX control Active Low/ Active High Active Low TX Delay Linear amplifier TX delay ON/OFF...
Page 42 3 MENU Clock Menu Items Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to 0.Date and Time Year: '18 (2018) to '99 (2099) Month: JAN/ FEB/ MAR/ APR/ Year: '18 0-00 Date (Local Clock) Date of the local clock MAY/ JUN/ JUL/ AUG/ SEP/ OCT/ Month: JAN NOV/ DEC Day: 01...
Page 43 MENU 3 Timer Menu Items Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to Programmable Timer Off/ Power-on/ Power-off/ Power- Timer Mode Type of program timer behavior on/ off/ Record Repeat setting for program timer Repeat Off/ On behavior Day of week setting for activating Day of the Week - Sun Check/ Uncheck Check...
Page 44 3 MENU KNS Menu Items Menu Display Description Setting Value Default Refer to KNS Operation (LAN KNS operation (LAN connection) Off/ On (LAN)/ On (Internet) Connector) 1 to maximum 32 alphanumeric Administrator ID KNS administrator ID Blank 15-3 characters 1 to maximum 32 alphanumeric Administrator Password KNS administrator password Blank...
Page 45: Basic Operations
Changing the Background Color When the power turns on, the [ ] LED lights up in green. The message screen (“KENWOOD”, “HELLO”) is displayed, A background color for the screen can be chosen from the three followed by the frequency display.
Page 46: Dimmer
4 BASIC OPERATIONS Dimmer Adjusting AF Gain Below are steps to adjust the brightness of the screen and LEDs. Below are the steps to adjust the volume so that sound can be heard from the speaker. Turn the [AF] control. Switching the Brightness Level Turning the control to the right raises the volume, while turning The preset brightness of the screen and LEDs can be adjusted...
Page 47: Selecting Vfo A/ B
BASIC OPERATIONS 4 E Type Selecting VFO A/ B Default Setting (MHz)/Mode Band/ This transceiver is equipped with two VFOs, A and B. The two Band Band Band Band Band Frequency VFOs operate independently of each other, and thus can be Memory Memory Memory...
Page 48: Selecting An Operating Mode
4 BASIC OPERATIONS Selecting an Operating Mode DATA Mode This is a mode for performing data communication by connecting Below are steps to select an operating mode. It is also possible to an external device. configure the operating mode to DATA mode for data 1 Press the mode key to configure to FM, AM or SSB communication.
Page 49: Configuring Auto Mode Frequency Points
BASIC OPERATIONS 4 Adjustment of Frequencies Configuring Auto Mode Frequency Points 1 Display the Auto Mode screen. The steps to adjust the TX and RX frequencies are described below. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select a frequency point. Align the frequency of the selected band with the frequency to register.
Page 50: Frequency Adjustment Using The [Multi/Ch] Control
4 BASIC OPERATIONS Switching the AM Broadcast Frequency in 9 kHz Steps Frequency Adjustment Using the [MULTI/CH] Control Turning the [MULTI/CH] control enables the frequency to be In the BC band (medium frequency band) from 522 kHz to changed quickly. The frequency increases or decreases in 1710 kHz and LF band (long frequency band) from 153 kHz to increments based on the configured step size.
Page 51: Frequency Input History
BASIC OPERATIONS 4 2 Key in a frequency value using the numeric keypad. Frequency Lock • “-” changes into a numeric value when a numeric key is pressed The frequency lock function disables operation of specific keys or and a value can be input starting from the highest-order digit. control knobs to prevent the frequency from being altered •...
Page 52: Transmission
4 BASIC OPERATIONS Transmission Adjusting TX Output Power Maintain a TX output power level that is as low as possible while Audio Transmission ensuring that communication can be carried out smoothly. Doing so reduces the likelihood of interference with other stations. The TX output power level can also be adjusted while transmission 1 Press and hold the [PTT] key on the microphone or is in progress.
Page 53: Tx Output Power Limiter
BASIC OPERATIONS 4 TX Output Power Limiter Meter The TX output power limiter can be used to limit the TX output The meter displays the measured reading of the S meter during power. This is a function to prevent the TX output power level from reception and that of the selected meter during transmission.
Page 54: Fm Mode S-Meter Sensitivity
4 BASIC OPERATIONS FM Mode S-meter Sensitivity TX Meter (Digital) The default deflection type in the FM mode is the same as that in In addition to the analog meter display, a two-tiered digital meter the other modes. Selecting “High” switches the transceiver to the can also be displayed at the same time.
Page 55: Drive Output (Drv)
BASIC OPERATIONS 4 Drive Output (DRV) Built-in Antenna Tuner The allowable output frequency ranges from the drive output It is important to ensure that the impedance of the coaxial cable (DRV) are the 135 kHz band (135.700 kHz to 137.799 kHz), 475 and that of the antenna coincide with each other.
Page 56: Preset
[SEND] or PF [DATA ● 1 is used, the signal bypasses the built-in antenna tuner SEND] is performed or when [AT] is pressed. circuit. Production of the AT-300 has been discontinued. ● ANT 1 Connector TS-890S AT-300 4-12...
Page 57: Communicating Aids
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Split Operation Turning the Tuning Control to Search for a TX Frequency To search for a TX frequency by turning the Tuning control, The same frequency is used for both reception and transmission perform the steps below while receiving signals from the DX during normal communication.
Page 58: Configuring The Band Direct Key During Split Operation
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Configuring the Band Direct Key during Split Operation AGC (Automatic Gain Control) is a function for controlling the IF Three options are available for selection with regard to the gain automatically so as to minimize fluctuations in the strength of behavior when the band direct key is pressed during split the signal that is being received.
Page 59: Switching The Agc Time Constant
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Switching the AGC Time Constant AGC OFF Turns off AGC according to the status of the signals received. RF 1 Select a mode other than FM. gain is fixed when AGC is set to OFF, which makes it easier to hear 2 Press [AGC] to select an AGC time constant.
Page 60: Rx Equalizer
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS RX Equalizer This function allows the sound quality to be altered by adjusting the characteristics of the RX frequency. 6 types of RX equalizer are available, which can be configured separately for each mode. A set of equalizer characteristics can be configured freely for each of the options between “User 1”...
Page 61: Copying Equalizer Data
Equalizer Adjustment screen. Equalizer data can be copied from files.) either the RX Equalizer screen or RX Equalizer Adjustment screen. • USB flash drive: “KENWOOD\TS-890\SETTINGS 3 Press F5 [COPY]. \RX_EQ” A message appears prompting you to confirm the destination •...
Page 62: Preamplifier
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Preamplifier • Restrictions are applied to the following functions in the SWL mode. The preamplifier can be configured to one of the two options: low Function Status gain type that places priority on IMD (PRE 1) and high gain type Transmission Disabled that places priority on sensitivity (PRE 2).
Page 63: Transmission In Data Mode
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Transmission in Data Mode RIT/XIT Transmission via PTT Switch, SS Terminal and SEND RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) Switch transmission by making use of the [PTT] switch on the RIT is a function for fine-tuning only the RX frequency in 10 Hz microphone, SS terminal of the REMOTE connector and [SEND] steps within the ±9.99 kHz range without altering the TX frequency.
Page 64: Adjusting The Carrier Level
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Adjusting the Carrier Level CW Break-in Break-in is a convenient function that places this transceiver in the The steps to adjust the carrier level in the CW, FSK, PSK and AM TX mode simply by switching to the key-down state when in the modes are as follows.
Page 65: Adjusting The Sidetone And Pitch Frequency
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Adjusting the Sidetone and Pitch Frequency Using auto zero-in (CW auto tune) allows tuning up to ● ±50 Hz from the RX frequency of the target station. • During key-down in the CW mode, a tone can be heard from the Auto zero-in (CW auto tune) may not be successful when ●...
Page 66: Encoding/Decoding Morse Code
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Operating the CW Communication Screen Encoding/Decoding Morse Code Behavior Below are the steps to decode the RX signals of CW and display F1 [MORE] Switches the key guide. them as character strings on the screen. Details of the transmitted Clears the characters of the character string buffer CW signals are also displayed as character strings.
Page 67: Adjusting The Decode Threshold Level
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 • Eight code abbreviations are supported, namely BT, AR, AS, Decode Filter HH, SK, KN, BK and SN. A decode filter (narrow-band filter used exclusively for decoding) • The code abbreviation received is displayed in 2 alphabets. For can be used when there is significant interference or noise while example, when “AR”...
Page 68: Encoding Character Strings Using The Cw Message Memory
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Contest Number Behavior Encoding Character Strings Using the CW Message Memory • To use a contest number, “%N” needs to be embedded in the message of the message channel. Fixed phrases can be registered in the CW message memory for •...
Page 69: Electronic Keyer
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Electronic Keyer Reversing Dot and Dash It is possible to reverse dot and dash of the paddle without having This transceiver comes with a built-in electronic keyer that can be to rewire the electronic keyer. Reversing the position for operating used simply by connecting a paddle to the PADDLE jack on the the paddle according to the operator’s preferences or dominant front panel.
Page 70: Changing The Weighting
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS CW Message Memory Changing the Weighting The electronic keyer allows the dot-dash weighting to be adjusted This transceiver comes with memory channels that can store up automatically. Weighting is the ratio of the dash length to the dot to 8 CW messages.
Page 71: Registering Cw Messages Via Paddle Operation
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 3 Use the function keys, [MULTI/CH] control or USB 3 Register a CW message via keying with a paddle. keyboard to enter a CW message. When keying using a paddle starts, the display switches to a CW message (paddle) registration screen. Continuing keying •...
Page 72: Selecting A Method For Sending Out Contest Number (Text Input Only)
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Selecting a Method for Sending out Contest Number Playing/Transmitting CW Messages (Text Input Only) This transceiver can be configured as follows to play back or transmit a registered CW message. The CW message screen and When a CW message that contains a “%N” input is transmitted, function key displays are different when Menu [5-11] “CW numeric values “1”, “9”...
Page 73: Configuring The Repeat Playback Interval
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Configuring the Repeat Playback Interval RTTY Operation The time interval for repeating playback of a CW message can be This transceiver comes with a built-in demodulator for RTTY configured. operation, a RX decoder and a TX encoder. It is possible to operate Configure in Menu [5-16] “CW/Voice Message in RTTY (FSK) independently by combining the use of a Retransmit Interval Time”...
Page 74: Operating The Rtty Encode/Decode Screen
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS FFT Scope Saving RTTY Communication Logs The audio FFT scope is used for viewing the tuning status. The CW, RTTY and PSK communication screens can be saved The two vertical lines on the left and right represent the mark and using the communication log function.
Page 75: Selecting A Waterfall Display Type
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Selecting a Waterfall Display Type Temporarily Placing Character Strings in the Character String Buffer before Transmission Configure in Menu [2-17] “Waterfall when Tuning (RTTY/PSK Audio Scope)” 1 Connect the USB keyboard to (USB-A). Setting Value Straight (default)/ Follow 2 Press F3 [DECODE] to display the RTTY communication screen.
Page 76: Rtty Message Memory
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS RTTY Message Memory Configuring Auto TX/RX for the RTTY Message Memory Fixed phrases that are often used in the RTTY mode can be The transmission and reception behavior can be configured when registered in advance as an RTTY message in the RTTY message an RTTY message memory channel is selected.
Page 77: Transmitting Character Strings From The Rtty Message Memory
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Diddle Operation Transmitting Character Strings from the RTTY Message Memory Diddle allows the user to select the type of code to transmit when the characters to be sent run out during transmission in the RTTY A message that is registered in the RTTY message memory can (FSK) mode.
Page 78: Frequency Reverse In Rtty Mode
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Audio Peak Filter Frequency Reverse in RTTY Mode Using the audio peak filter may help to improve the decodability of Decoding cannot be performed correctly when the RTTY signal RTTY messages when operating in the RTTY (FSK) mode with received is in the reverse state (frequencies of the mark signal and this transceiver connected to an external device.
Page 79: Operating The Psk Communication Screen
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 The layout of the PSK communication screen is as follows. Indicator Displays Indicator TX/RX Details FFT Scope Display Behavior Appears when the communication log function is ON. Appears when the communication log function is ON and in the standby mode. Appears when signal decoding is in progress.
Page 80: Fft Scope/Vectorscope Display Setting
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS FFT Scope/Vectorscope Display Setting AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) The tuning scope displayed on the PSK communication screen The AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function can be used to can be switched to an “FFT scope” or “vectorscope” display. tune the PSK signal that is being received.
Page 81: Switching Between Psk31 And Psk63
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Temporarily Placing Character Strings in the Switching between PSK31 and PSK63 Character String Buffer before Transmission This transceiver supports PSK31 as well as PSK63. The latter has a transfer rate that is twice that of the BPSK mode. Perform the 1 Connect the USB keyboard to (USB-A).
Page 82: Psk Message Memory
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS PSK Message Memory Configuring Auto TX/RX for the PSK Message Memory Fixed phrases that are often used in the PSK mode can be The transmission and reception behavior can be configured when registered in advance as a message in the message memory. a PSK message memory channel is selected.
Page 83: Transmitting Character Strings From The Psk Message Memory
• 20180215_102030.txt Configure in Menu [2-12] “PSK Tone Frequency” The file is stored in the following folder. ● • CW: KENWOOD\TS-890\DECODE\CW Setting Value 1.0/ 1.5 (default)/ 2.0 [kHz] • RTTY: KENWOOD\TS-890\DECODE\RTTY • PSK: KENWOOD\TS-890\DECODE\PSK When removing the USB flash drive, make sure to Reversing the Direction of Phase Change in the QPSK ●...
Page 84: Displaying A Time Stamp
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS Operation in FM Mode Displaying a Time Stamp A time stamp is inserted when there is a change in the encoding Operating in the FM mode enables high-quality voice or decoding status. communication as well as communication that is noise-resistant. Communication in the FM mode is also supported on the 29 MHz, Selecting a Time Stamp Type 50 MHz and 70 MHz (E type) bands.
Page 85: Operation In Narrow Fm Mode
COMMUNICATING AIDS 5 Operation in Narrow FM Mode It is possible to switch to a narrow bandwidth during operation in the FM mode. The occupied bandwidth and maximum modulation factor are shown in the table below. Selecting FM Narrow according to the modulation factor of the target station helps to avoid distortion and deterioration in the clarity of the RX audio.
Page 86: Ctcss Operation
5 COMMUNICATING AIDS CTCSS Frequency Scan CTCSS Operation CTCSS is the abbreviation for Continuous Tone Coded Squelch CTCSS frequency that is contained in signals received in the FM System. It is used to add a CTCSS tone frequency that is mode can be searched and displayed with the following steps.
Page 87: Rejecting Interference
6 REJECTING INTERFERENCE REJECTING INTERFERENCE 6 Attenuator Filter Scope The following information is displayed on the filter scope screen. The attenuator is a function for attenuating the RX signals. If there • Selected RX filter (A, B or C) is interference due to strong signals near the target signal, turning •...
Page 88: Configuring The Rx Filter
6 REJECTING INTERFERENCE Configuring the RX Filter Switching the IF Filter Shape 3 types of IF filter shapes are available for selection according to The steps to configure the settings for the different types of RX the condition of interference and operation. filters are as follows.
Page 89: Configuring The Behavior Of The Hi/Shift And Lo/Width Controls (Ssb/Ssb-Data Only)
REJECTING INTERFERENCE 6 Configuring the Behavior of the HI/SHIFT and LO/ Low Cutoff Frequency High Cutoff Frequency WIDTH Controls (SSB/SSB-DATA Only) (Hz) (Hz) Mode Setting Value Setting Value The high cutoff/low cutoff selection in the SSB mode and Shift/ Width selection in the SSB-DATA mode are preconfigured in the 600 to 2800 (default) to SSB/ SSB- 0/ 50/ 100 to 200 (default)
Page 90: Changing The Passband Width And Shift Amount
6 REJECTING INTERFERENCE Changing the Passband Width and Shift Amount Passband Width (Hz) Shift Frequency (Hz) Mode When in the CW or SSB-DATA mode, the passband width and shift Setting Value Setting Value Step amount of the DSP filter can be altered. When in the RTTY (FSK) 50/ 80/ 100/ 150/ 200/ or PSK mode, the passband width can be changed.
Page 91: Preset Passband Characteristics
REJECTING INTERFERENCE 6 Preset Passband Characteristics Switching the Passband Characteristics The frequently-used filter settings (high cutoff, low cutoff and 3 types frequency passbands are available for selection for the WIDTH/SHIFT) can be preset according to the style in which this audio peak filter.
Page 92: Configuring The Peak Gain
6 REJECTING INTERFERENCE Noise Blanker Configuring the Peak Gain To further enhance the target CW signal, raise the gain level. The noise blanker is used to reduce pulse noise. This transceiver 1 Select CW mode. is equipped with two types of noise blankers: NB1 that employs analog signal processing and NB2 that performs DSP (digital 2 Press and hold F [APF] to display the audio peak signal processing) at the IF level.
Page 93: Nb2
REJECTING INTERFERENCE 6 Configuring the NB2 Effect Level (Type A)/ NB2 Pulse Sensitivity Level (Type B) NB2 is a function for blanking pulse noise with a long pulse width which cannot be blanked by NB1. NB2 is further divided into Type 1 Press and hold [NB2] to display the Noise Blanker A and Type B, which can be employed according to the 2 configuration screen.
Page 94: Notch Filter
6 REJECTING INTERFERENCE Notch Filter Noise Reduction Notch filter is capable of suppressing beat interference at the IF level. This transceiver comes with two types of noise reduction functions It can be employed to eliminate beat noise and bring up weak NR1 and NR2 which are effective for reducing continuous noise.
Page 95: Configuring The Nr1 Effect Level
REJECTING INTERFERENCE 6 Beat Canceler Configuring the NR1 Effect Level 1 Press [NR] to select Noise Reduction 1. Beat canceler is capable of suppressing multiple periodic interfering signals (beats) within the RX bandwidth through digital 2 Press and hold [NR] to display the Noise Reduction processing at the AF level.
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Page 97: Scope Functions
7 SCOPE FUNCTIONS SCOPE FUNCTIONS 7 Bandscope Switching the Bandscope Display Type 1 Display the bandscope. With the signal strength represented on the vertical axis and frequency on the horizontal axis, the bandscope provides a visual 2 Press [SCP]. representation of the condition of the RX frequency band. Pressing [SCP] each time switches the selection in the •...
Page 98: Adjusting The Reference Level
7 SCOPE FUNCTIONS Configuring the Speed of Waterfall Drop Adjusting the Reference Level The speed at which the waterfall is flowing can be selected from Adjust the reference level of the bandscope to make it easier to the options available. distinguish the target signal from the noise.
Page 99: Switching The Scope Display Mode
SCOPE FUNCTIONS 7 Switching the Scope Display Mode Switching the Display Frequency Span When the bandscope is displayed in the Auto Scroll mode or 1 Display the bandscope screen. Center mode, the display frequency span (the width between the 2 Press F2 [S.MODE]. lower and upper frequency limits in the bandscope screen) can be •...
Page 100: Expand
7 SCOPE FUNCTIONS • Details of the configurable frequency range are shown in the Expand table below. This function expands the frequency range for spectral analysis to Configurable prevent the waterfall display from being interrupted when the Default Default Frequency Range frequency is changed while in the auto scroll mode or center mode Band...
Page 101: Marker Centering (Fixed Mode)
SCOPE FUNCTIONS 7 Selecting Relative or Absolute Frequency Display for Configurable Default Default Frequency Range the Grid (Center Mode) Band Lower Limit Upper Limit Range [MHz] [MHz] [MHz] During carrier point center display in the Center mode, the mode 24.890 24.990 of frequency scale display at the bottom of the bandscope can be 22.00 ≦...
Page 102: Touchscreen Tuning
7 SCOPE FUNCTIONS Turning ON/OFF Step Correction Touchscreen Tuning This function enables signals to be received by touching the Configure to turn ON/OFF the step correction operation during desired point in the spectrum scope display area or waterfall touchscreen tuning in the SSB/ CW/ FSK/ PSK mode. display area.
Page 103: Deleting A Registered Frequency
SCOPE FUNCTIONS 7 Deleting a Registered Frequency Averaging of Spectrum Scope Waveform Averaging the waveform on the spectrum scope smoothens the 1 Press F2 [ ]/ F3 [ ] or turn the [MULTI/CH] changes in the waveform display making it easier to observe the control to select the frequency to delete.
Page 104: Audio Scope
7 SCOPE FUNCTIONS Audio Scope Switching the Display Frequency Span of the Spectrum Scope The TX/RX audio can be displayed on an “audio scope screen” The display frequency span of the spectrum scope can be where a spectrum scope and an oscilloscope are displayed as well configured to 3 kHz or 8 kHz.
Page 105: Transmit Functions
8 TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS 8 Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio Note that some setting combinations might trigger ● unintended transmission by this transceiver. Also, when this transceiver is connected to a PC or another audio The method for transmitting the audio source that is input to the source via USB audio, LAN or ACC 2 and when DATA MIC connector on the front panel as well as the ACC 2, (USB-B) VOX is ON, sound that is emitted by the audio source...
Page 106: Selecting Audio Source Input For Data Vox
8 TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS 4 Press F6 [–]/ F7 [+] or turn the [MULTI/CH] control Selecting Audio Source Input for Data VOX to adjust the VOX level. The transmission status can be activated automatically when data Input signal from the audio source selected in step 2, and adjust audio beyond a certain level is input from the ANI terminal of the the level to activate transmission when audio signals are input.
Page 107: Adjusting Vox Delay Time
TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS 8 TX Monitor Adjusting VOX Delay Time During transmission of audio or data using the VOX function, the TX audio can be monitored while transmission is in progress. This transceiver may sometimes be restored to the receiving state, and is a convenient tool for checking the effect of the speech processor the end of the audio that is clipped off may not be transmitted as or TX equalizer.
Page 108: Speech Processor
8 TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS 2 Press F2 [ ]/ F3 [ ] to select “Input”. Speech Processor 3 Press F4 [–]/ F5 [+] or turn the [MULTI/CH] control to adjust the input level. In the SSB mode, TX output power varies according to the loudness of the audio from the transmitting transceiver, which may Setting Value 0 to 50 (default) to 100 (1 step)
Page 109: Tx Filter
TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS 8 TX Filter Displaying the Filter Scope during Transmission During transmission, an image of the passband for the TX filter and Configure the bandwidth of the SSB/AM or SSB-DATA/AM-DATA the spectrum of the TX audio can be displayed on the filter scope. TX filter to a low cutoff frequency or a high cutoff frequency.
Page 110: Selecting A Frequency Characteristic For The Tx Equalizer
8 TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS Selecting a Frequency Characteristic for the TX Adjusting the TX Equalizer Equalizer The frequency characteristics of the TX equalizer can be adjusted to produce the desired sound quality. This transceiver comes with 6 types of frequency characteristics for the TX equalizer.
Page 111: Saving The Tx Equalizer Settings
2 varies from the equalizer type of the USB flash drive: “KENWOOD\TS-890\SETTINGS\RX_EQ” setting application source selected in step 3. Built-in memory: “SETTINGS\RX_EQ”...
Page 112: Tx Tuning
8 TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS TX Tuning Timeout Timer (TOT) This is a function that transmits constant output carrier This function forcibly stops transmission and restores the receiving continuously regardless of the current TX mode. It is used for status when the preconfigured TX time is exceeded. purposes such as adjusting external antenna tuners or linear Configure in Menu [6-02] “Time-out Timer”...
Page 113: Memory Channels
9 MEMORY CHANNELS MEMORY CHANNELS 9 This transceiver comes with 120 memory channels, each of which Displaying the Memory Channel List can be used for registering operating data. The 120 memory channels are divided into 3 types which are Settings registered in a memory channel can be displayed on the assigned respectively with the following channel numbers: 00 to Memory Channel List screen.
Page 114: Registering Operating Frequency Data To A Memory Channel
9 MEMORY CHANNELS Memory Channel Mode Registering Operating Frequency Data to a Memory Channel An operating data can be called up from a memory channel for The steps to register the frequency and mode to the memory transmission or reception. Operating data such as the TX and RX channel are as follows.
Page 115: Changing The Memory Channel Temporarily
MEMORY CHANNELS 9 Copying Data from the Memory Channel List Screen Changing the Memory Channel Temporarily to VFO During operation in the memory channel mode, it is possible to change the frequency and mode temporarily without affecting the 1 Press F7 [M.LIST] to display the Memory Channel registered memory channel settings.
Page 116: Configuring The Program Scan Frequency Range
9 MEMORY CHANNELS Configuring the Program Scan Frequency Registering a Memory Channel Name Range Each memory channel can also be assigned with a name. The name should contain not more than 10 characters (alphanumeric The frequency range for programmable VFO or program scan can characters and symbols).
Page 117: Quick Memory Channels
MEMORY CHANNELS 9 Quick Memory Channels When data is retrieved from a memory channel for use ● or when operating data is not registered to the quick memory channel, pressing [Q-MR>] does not call up the Quick memory is a function that enables speedy registration of quick memory channel.
Page 118: Memory Shift (Quick Memory → Vfo)
9 MEMORY CHANNELS Memory Shift (Quick Memory → VFO) Follow the steps below to copy the operating data of a quick memory channel to the VFO. 1 Press [Q-MR>] to call up a quick memory channel. 2 Turn the [MULTI/CH] control to select the quick memory channel for which the operating data is to be copied.
Page 119: 10 Scan
10 SCAN SCAN 10 Scan is a function that searches for signals by automatically Starting the Program Scan (VFO Scan) altering the frequency. This transceiver makes use of the following scan methods to search for signals. 1 Press [M/V] to switch to VFO mode. Scan Type Purpose 2 Press F5 [SCAN] to start program scan (VFO scan).
Page 120: Switching The Scan Speed
10 SCAN Program Slow Scan Examples on the configuration of Program Scan and ● VFO Scan: Program Slow Scan is a function that extends the frequency • Configure the memory channels for specific band switching interval (performs scan more slowly) using the segments such that the checkboxes for P1, P3 and preconfigured frequency for performing Program Scan (frequency P5 are selected.
Page 121: Configuring The Segment For Program Slow Scan
SCAN 10 5 Turn the Tuning control and align the “Current” Memory Scan frequency as the frequency point for Program Slow Scan. Memory Scan allows the registered memory channel to be 6 Press any of the function keys (F2 [POINT 1] to F6 automatically switched at a specific time interval for scanning.
Page 122: Memory Channel Lockout
10 SCAN Quick Memory Scan Pressing F5 [SCAN] does not start the scan operation ● when the memory groups to be scanned are configured as follows. Quick Memory Scan allows the registered quick memory channel • When the checkboxes for all the memory groups are to be automatically switched at a specific time interval for deselected.
Page 123: 11 Usb/File Management
● Folder Configuration of the USB Flash Drive complies with the USB standard with a length not longer than 3 m. KENWOOD If the power consumption of the connected device ● TS-890 exceeds the allowable current of this transceiver (0.5 A),...
Page 124: Usb/File Management Menu
Pressing F4 [SELECT] in this The destination folder cannot be selected. ● case displays a “File destination change error” on the • USB flash drive: “\KENWOOD\TS-890\SETTINGS screen. \DATA” • Built-in memory: “\SETTINGS\DATA” The extension of the saved file is “dat”.
Page 125: Reading Settings Data
USB/FILE MANAGEMENT 11 9 Press F5 [ ] to select the checkbox to the left Reading Settings Data of the settings data name. Follow the steps below to read the settings data file of the • Pressing F5 [ ] again deselects the checkbox. transceiver that is stored in the built-in memory or a USB flash (Settings data will not be read.) drive.
Page 126: Changing The Name Of Files Stored In The Built-In Memory
11 USB/FILE MANAGEMENT Changing the Name of Files Stored in the Built-in Copying Files to a PC Memory Files that are stored in the built-in memory of this transceiver can be copied to a PC. The file name of the settings data that is stored on the transceiver •...
Page 127: Deleting Files (Built-In Memory)
USB/FILE MANAGEMENT 11 5 Press F2 [ ]/ F3 [ ] or turn the [MULTI/CH] When the built-in memory is selected as the destination ● control to select the items to delete. for saving files and while manual recording or CW/RTTY/ PSK communication log recording is in progress, 6 Press F5 [ ] to select the checkbox to the left...
Page 128: Safely Removing The Usb Flash Drive
11 USB/FILE MANAGEMENT 3 Press F2 [ ]/ F3 [ ] to select “Copy Files to Safely Removing the USB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive”. When removing a USB flash drive from this transceiver, make sure 4 Press F4 [SELECT]. to follow the steps below to remove the device safely.
Page 129: 12 Voice Message/Audio File
12 VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE 12 Recording/Playing a Voice Message Recording a Voice Message Follow the steps below to record a voice message to a voice This transceiver comes with a function for recording, playing and message channel (TX CH 1 to TX CH 6). transmitting standard voice messages as well as a function for 1 Press the mode key to select either SSB, FM or AM recording and playing audio that is transmitted or received.
Page 130: Registering A Name For A Voice Message
12 VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE Registering a Name for a Voice Message Playing Back a Voice Message Recorded voice messages can be assigned with a name. Follow the steps below to play back a recorded voice message. 1 Press F2 [TX MSG] to display the Voice Message 1 Select a voice message channel to play back.
Page 131: Sending A Voice Message
VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE 12 Recording/Playing Voice Communication Sending a Voice Message A recorded voice message can be transmitted while it is being This transceiver can be used to record voice communication or played back. play back the recordings. 1 Press F2 [TX MSG] to display the Voice Message Recording functions that can be used on this transceiver are as screen.
Page 132: Full-Time Recording
12 VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE Quick Playback Full-time Recording This recording function records the most recent communication This function allows playback of the most recent manual recording audio up to the last 30 seconds. This allows the user to check the or full-time recording audio file.
Page 133: Playing Back An Audio File
VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE 12 The following operations are possible while an audio file is being Playing Back an Audio File played back. Follow the steps below to play back audio files that are stored in Operation Behavior the built-in memory or a USB flash drive. To use a USB flash drive, insert it into (USB-A) in advance Fast forwards the audio file.
Page 134: Renaming An Audio File
12 VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE Renaming an Audio File Deleting an Audio File The name of audio files saved via manual recording, full-time Follow the steps below to delete audio files that are stored in the recording or timer recording can be changed. built-in memory or a USB flash drive.
Page 135: Voice Guidance 13
13 VOICE GUIDANCE VOICE GUIDANCE 13 This transceiver comes with a voice guidance that sends out a Configuring the Voice Guidance Language voice notification of the operating status that is displayed on the The voice guidance language can be configured to English or screen.
Page 136: Voice 1
13 VOICE GUIDANCE Operation on Operation on This Key Operation Content of Voice Guidance This Key Operation Content of Voice Guidance Transceiver Transceiver Simplex mode: • When adjusting the break-in “Quick” + Number + [A/ B] delay time: “Full” + “Break-in” in Frequency + ([X/ R/ XR] + RIT/XIT the case of FULL-BK Switching of...
Page 137 VOICE GUIDANCE 13 Pressing “VOICE1” outputs an announcement as follows. The content of the announcement varies with the screen that is being displayed. Announcements Related to Operating Frequency (Including Content of Auto Announcements) Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement Simplex mode [A/ B] Frequency + ([X/ R/ XR] + RIT/XIT Frequency) VFO mode...
Page 138 13 VOICE GUIDANCE Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement When the RXEQ screen is displayed or when [VOICE1] is “File” + “List” + “RX” + “Equalizer” pressed When the TXEQ screen is displayed or when [VOICE1] is “File” + “List” + “TX” + “Equalizer” pressed When the DATA screen is displayed or when [VOICE1] is...
Page 139 VOICE GUIDANCE 13 Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement When screen is displayed or when [VOICE1] is pressed “CW” + “Message” (deselected) When screen is displayed or when [VOICE1] is pressed “Channel” + Number (+ “Repeat”) (+ “Blank”) CW message (paddle (selected) version) Switching of repeat mode...
Page 140 13 VOICE GUIDANCE Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement When screen is displayed or “Cross-Tone” + [Tone/ CTCSS] + Frequency when [VOICE1] is pressed FM cross tone frequency configuration TONE/CTCSS switching [Tone/ CTCSS] Change in frequency Frequency When screen is displayed or “RX”...
Page 141 VOICE GUIDANCE 13 Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement During normal selection Blank channel: “Memory” + “List” + Number + “Blank” Simplex mode: “Memory” + “List” + Number + Frequency When screen is displayed or Split mode: “Memory” + “List” + Number + “Split” + Frequency when [VOICE1] is pressed During selection of data writing destination Blank channel: “Memory”...
Page 142 13 VOICE GUIDANCE Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement When browsing audio files: When screen is displayed or “Audio” + “File” when [VOICE1] is pressed When browsing audio files of timer recordings: “Audio” + “File” + “Timer” When a selection is made Year (2018 to 2099) + Month + Day + Time When browsing the built-in memory: Same as when a screen is displayed Folder switching (recording file/...
Page 143 VOICE GUIDANCE 13 Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement “Programmable” + “Timer” + [On/ Off] “Programmable” + “Timer” + “Repeat” + [On/ Off] “Programmable” + “Timer” + Day + [On/ Off] “Programmable” + “Timer” + “Mode” + [Timer Off/ On/ Off/ Both/ Record] When screen is displayed or “Programmable”...
Page 144 13 VOICE GUIDANCE Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement Announces the selected function item When screen is displayed or “Delete” + “File” + “Select” + [Configuration/ Audio/ Timer + Audio/ TX + Equalizer/ RX when [VOICE1] is pressed + Equalizer/ CW + Log/ RTTY + Log/ PSK + Log/ S + C/ KNS + Log] [Configuration/ Audio/ Timer + Audio/ TX + Equalizer/ RX + Equalizer/ CW + Log/ RTTY Selection of items to delete When an item is selected...
Page 145 VOICE GUIDANCE 13 Screen Operation/Status Content of Announcement When screen is displayed or “CW” + “Communication” when [VOICE1] is pressed CW communication Contest number decrement Subtracted contest number Scope range configuration in When screen is displayed or “Bandscope” + “Configuration” Fixed mode when [VOICE1] is pressed TX output power limiter OFF...
Page 146: "Voice2
13 VOICE GUIDANCE Content that is announced in the VOICE3 mode is as follows. Voice 2 SWR Meter COMP Meter ALC Meter Pressing the key that is assigned with “VOICE2” announces the S meter and power meter values. For example, “S5” or “20 dB” will Content of Content of Content of...
Page 147: 14 Clock Display/Timer
14 CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER 14 Configuring Date and Time Configuring the Local Clock Date The date of the local clock that is used for display or the time stamp This transceiver can display 2 types of clocks. in files can be configured as follows. Local Clock 1 Select Clock Menu [00] “Date (Local Clock)”.
Page 148: Configuring The Auxiliary Clock Time Zone
14 CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER Configuring the Auxiliary Clock Time Zone Clock Correction Using NTP (Network Time Protocol) Follow the steps below to configure the time zone of the auxiliary clock. The NTP server can be used to correct the clock time 1 Select Clock Menu [03] “Timezone (Secondary automatically.
Page 149: Configuring The Ntp Server Address
CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER 14 Configuring the NTP Server Address Turning ON/OFF Auto Clock Correction Follow the steps below to configure the address of the NTP The date and time that is configured for the clock of this transceiver server. The default is "time.nist.gov". can be corrected by communicating automatically with the NTP server.
Page 150: Timer
14 CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER Timer Configuring the Program Timer Follow the steps below to configure the timing for powering on and This transceiver supports programmed operation using the off this transceiver as well as the operation of the program timer. following timer functions. The frequency and mode can be 1 Press [MENU].
Page 151 CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER 14 Setting Before pressing F5 [COPY] to copy the operating data Configuration Method ● Item that is registered in the memory channel, press and hold Press F4 [ ] to program the timer operation on [M>V] to shift the operating data of the memory channel Day of the a specific day of the week.
Page 152: Pausing Program Timer Operation
14 CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER Sleep timer Pausing Program Timer Operation The program timer can be paused while the timer is running. Sleep timer is a function for powering off this transceiver after the • Power shutdown at the Power-off time preconfigured interval has elapsed. •...
Page 153: 15 Network/Kns Operation
] to select LAN Menu [1] “IP Address”. PC 2 6 Press F4 [EDIT]. ARHP-890 Radio Host Program When operating this transceiver via the KNS (KENWOOD 7 Press F4[ ]/ F5[ ] to select an address block NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM), configure the IP address, (set of 3 digits) to input.
Page 154: Viewing The Mac Address
This transceiver supports ping and other ICMP Basic Configuration for Remote Operation through the Internet ● responses. To operate the TS-890S remotely through the Internet using KNS, The Ethernet standard used on this transceiver is ● configure the system as shown in Figure 1.
Page 155: Configuring For Kns Operation
Under this configuration, the registered users list is managed by the ARHP-890. ARHP-890 performs login authentication of the remote user, while at the same time logs in to the TS-890S as an administrator. After logging in, command communication and voice communication between the TS-890S and ARCP-890 are relayed.
Page 156: Built-In Voip Function
For more details, please refer to the Setting Value Off (default)/ On “TS-890S KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM Setting Manual”. • Check that the TX operation setting in the modulation line selection for ARCP-890 matches the audio input of the modulation line configured on this transceiver.
Page 157: Kns Communication Log
] to select the item to • It is possible to switch the destination for storing the communication log files from the built-in memory to register. “\KENWOOD\TS-890\KNS_LOG” in the USB flash drive. 3 Press F4 [EDIT]. (Please refer to “Configuring the Destination for Saving •...
Page 158: Editing User Information
15 NETWORK/KNS OPERATION Editing User Information Session Time The maximum duration for a registered user to log in and use the 1 Press F7 [U.LIST] to display the KNS Users List transceiver can be configured as follows. screen. 1 Select KNS Menu [10] “Session Time”. 2 Press F2[ ]/ F3[ ] to select the user to edit.
Page 159: 16 Other Functions
Configure in Menu [0-06] “Power-on Message” megapixels (1920 × 1080 pixels). Use the function keys, [MULTI/CH] control or USB keyboard to 1 Copy the images into the “KENWOOD\TS-890\IMAGE” enter a message. folder of the USB flash drive using a PC.
Page 160: Configuring The Displayed Screen Saver Text
16 OTHER FUNCTIONS PF Keys (Programmable Function Keys) Configuring the Displayed Screen Saver Text When Type 2 screen saver is selected, a text to be displayed on The PF keys can be assigned with different functions of this the screen can be manually input. The input text will be displayed transceiver.
Page 161: Assigning Functions To The Pf Keys (Keypad Jack)
OTHER FUNCTIONS 16 Assigning Functions to the PF Keys (KEYPAD Jack) Parameter Behavior of Assigned Functions Band Direct (7 The KEYPAD jack on the rear panel can be used to connect a self- Press Band Direct selection (7 MHz band) MHz) made selector.
Page 162 16 OTHER FUNCTIONS Parameter Behavior of Assigned Functions Parameter Behavior of Assigned Functions Press Switches between the FSK and PSK modes Q-M.IN Press Registers to a quick memory FSK/PSK Press Press Calls up a quick memory Switches to the reverse mode and hold Q-MR Press...
Page 163: Pc Control
• The abovementioned program, virtual COM port driver and PC Configure in Menu [9-00] “Send Message by command list can be downloaded from the website below. Function Keys” https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/ software_download.html Setting Value Off/ On (default) Make sure not to connect this transceiver and the PC ●...
Page 164: Saving A Screen Shot
Impedance: 4.7 kΩ a USB flash drive. The directory of the storage destination is “KENWOOD\TS-890\CAPTURE”. Configuring the Output Signal Format of the External • When removing the USB flash drive, make sure to execute Meter “Safely Removing the USB Flash...
Page 165: External Monitor Output
Corporation in the United States and other countries. transceiver can also be heard at a remote location during, for example, KNS (KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM) operation with this transceiver installed at a remote location.
Page 166: Switching The Reference Signal
16 OTHER FUNCTIONS Switching the Reference Signal Configuring the PSQ Output Conditions Configure the transition in the status of the SQL control signal External frequency input (10 MHz) from the REF IN connector on output from the PSQ pin. the rear panel can be used as the reference frequency of this Select Advanced Menu [15] “PSQ Reverse transceiver.
Page 167: Split Transfer
Simultaneous Reception of TX Frequency Connect the ANT OUT connector at the TX/RX end to the ANT or The usable transceiver models are TS-890S, TS-590SG and RX IN connector at the sub-receiver end using a coaxial cable. TS-590S. TS-590S can be used only as a sub-receiver.
Page 168: Operation
This function supports the “split transfer” function on models 1 Transfer the TX frequency and mode information before the TS-890S. It allows existing users of the “split transfer” during split operation from the TX/RX end to the function to continue using it after changing to TS-890S.
Page 169: Tx Inhibit
• When you do not wish to transmit signals to the host transceiver The operating frequency (VFO) is configured based on the while controlling the transceiver via PC using KNS (KENWOOD packet cluster data received if the frequency is configurable by NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM).
Page 170: Control Of External Devices
16 OTHER FUNCTIONS Control of External Devices To switch the COM port or exit the application in the PC ● application for performing transmission on the transceiver using the USB keying function, be sure to TX Inhibit in Busy State (when Squelch is Open) complete the transmission before doing so.
Page 171: Controlling The Linear Amplifier
• Use the supplied 7-pin DIN plug to make your own connection Connect to either ANT 1 or 2. cable. TS-890S TL-922 Connection Connect terminal no. 2 (COM) of the REMOTE connector to GND of TL-922, and terminal no.4 (MKE) of the REMOTE connector to RL CONT of TL-922.
Page 172: Linear Amplifier Menu Screen
16 OTHER FUNCTIONS Turning ON/OFF Linear Amplifier TX Delay Linear Amplifier Menu Screen Delay the switching operation by the transmission system of this 1 Press [MENU]. transceiver when there is a long time lag before transmission starts 2 Press F [LINEAR AMP] to display the Linear on the linear amplifier in use.
Page 173: Operating The Transverter/Exciter
OTHER FUNCTIONS 16 Operating the Transverter/Exciter Displaying the Operating Frequency Configured for the Transverter This is a handy function when combining this transceiver with a When the transverter is ON, the last digit of the frequency display transverter that can be used to convert the operating frequency of is not shown and the operating frequency configured for the the exciter (this transceiver) to a different frequency.
Page 174: Antenna Output For External Receivers
CW call. Crossband Repeater If you have a KENWOOD FM transceiver (K type) with a 6 pin mini DIN connector, you can set up the TS-890S transceiver and the FM transceiver as a crossband repeater. The FM transceiver will...
Page 175: Operation
TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver as a “Commander” (an external remote control unit), the following procedure shows how to set up your TS-890S and TH-D7A, TH- D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceivers as a “Transporter” at a base station and the TH- D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver as a “Commander”.
Page 176: Starting Sky Command System Ii Operation
“Transporter” and connect all the necessary cables to the TS-890S transceiver. 2 Select a frequency on the TS-890S transceiver. 3 On the TS-890S, press [MENU], then access Menu [7-00] (Baud Rate (COM Port)). 4 Select the desired communication speed. 5 Select the same communication parameters to match the TH-D7A, TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver.
Page 177: 17 Maintenance And Adjustment
• If F [RESET] is not displayed, press F [MORE] to display F [RESET]. If a “firmware update failed” screen constantly appears ● while update is in progress, this could be due to system failure. Please contact KENWOOD service center. 17-1...
Page 178: Calibration Of Internal Reference Frequency
17 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3 Press F [ADV.] to display the Advanced Menu Calibration of Internal Reference Frequency screen. • If F [ADV.] is not displayed, press F [MORE] to display F The internal reference frequency of this transceiver is preadjusted [ADV.].
Page 179: Adjusting The Touchscreen
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 17 Adjusting the Touchscreen Adjusting the Display Color Follow the steps below to adjust the contact points on the touchscreen The color tone of the display can be adjusted as follows. to prevent false recognition when touching the touchscreen. Adjust 1 Turn off the power of this transceiver.
Page 180: Replacing The Fuse
17 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Replacing the Fuse • The circuit of this transceiver for connecting to an external antenna tuner comes with a fuse. If the fuse blows while using the external antenna tuner, replace the fuse after addressing the cause. •...
Page 181: 18 Troubleshooting
Send the complete transceiver. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver.
Page 182: 18 Troubleshooting
18 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Check the following before requesting for repair of the transceiver. Problems Related to Reception and Transmission Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Refer to The power switch of the regulated DC power Set the power switch to ON. Power does not turn on when [ ] is supply is not turned on.
Page 183 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Refer to There is no TX output power. The microphone connector is not fully inserted. Insert the microphone connector fully. The level of TX output power is low. The antenna connector is not properly Connect the antenna properly.
Page 184 KENWOOD service center 17-1 together with the number that is displayed at the bottom right corner of the message.
Page 185: Problems Related To Data Communication, Pc And Network
Unable to communicate with The baud rates do not match each other. Check the baud rate of the TS-890S and 16-5 ARCP-890 or ARHP-890 using the ARCP-890.
Page 186 When our transceiver (TH-D72/TS-590S/ With our transceiver unit connected to the PC, a PC with a USB cable, the COM port TS-590SG/TS-990S/TS-890S/TH-D74) is delete the unwanted COM port number from number assigned to the PC becomes connected to a USB port that is different from “Device Manager”...
Page 187 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Refer to The USB flash drive cannot be The USB flash drive is not formatted by this Format on this transceiver. 11-5 recognized. transceiver. Poor connection. Connect the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive is security-enabled. This transceiver does not support security- 11-1 enabled USB flash drive.
Page 188: Troubles Related To Recording And Playback
18 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles Related to Recording and Playback Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Refer to A message is displayed when [ ] is Timer recording is in progress. To stop timer recording and allow this transceiver to be operated, press and hold F4 pressed during timer recording.
Page 189: Error Messages
TROUBLESHOOTING 18 Error Messages The following error messages are displayed when an abnormality is detected on this transceiver. Follow the steps described for each error message to resolve the problem. Message Description/Corrective Action Configurations for the Local Clock have not been completed. (ERR: 0012) Appears when attempting to launch the program timer while a local clock 0012...
Page 190 Refer to "Troubleshooting" in the instruction manual. the error message number (ERR: 010A to 010F, 0110 to 0115) and send 0115 an inquiry to KENWOOD service center. Perform Full Reset. A hardware error was detected. (ERR: 0117) If the same error message appears again after Full Reset, note down 0117 Refer to "Troubleshooting"...
Page 191: Warning Messages
TROUBLESHOOTING 18 Warning Messages The following warning messages are displayed in the event of an erroneous operation or when a problem on this transceiver is detected. Follow the steps described for each warning message to resolve the problem. If “Troubleshooting” is indicated in the warning message or when the problem cannot be resolved, please refer to the list of error messages and “Troubleshooting”...
Page 192: Internal Beats
18 TROUBLESHOOTING Internal Beats Internal beats may occur within some of the amateur band frequencies. This is due to the frequency configuration of this transceiver and is not a malfunction. Example: 29.699 MHz, 51.957 MHz, 53.784 MHz, etc. Spurious Signals on the Bandscope Signals that are unrelated to the RX signals may sometimes appear on the bandscope (waterfall).
Page 193: 19 Others
• Align the direction of the supplied filter with that of the transceiver may from time to time be added or discontinued. KENWOOD logo ( mark at the top left) and insert the pins Refer to the catalog for details of the optional at the bottom of the YG-82CN-1 board into the sockets.
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19 OTHERS Specifications General 160 m band 1.8 to 2.0 MHz (K type)/ 1.81 to 2.0 MHz (E type) 80 m band 3.5 to 4.0 MHz (K type)/ 3.5 to 3.8 MHz (E type) 5.1675 MHz (K type) 60 m band 5.25 to 5.45 MHz 40 m band 7.0 to 7.3 MHz (K type)/ 7.0 to 7.2 MHz (E type)
Page 195 OTHERS 19 Receiver Circuit type Double Superheterodyne 1st IF 8.248 MHz Intermediate frequency 2nd IF 24 kHz (except FM), 36 kHz (FM) 0.5 μV (0.13 to 0.522 MHz) 4 μV (0.522 to 1.705 MHz) SSB/ CW/ FSK/ PSK (S/N 0.2 μV (1.705 to 24.5 MHz) 10 dB) 0.13 μV (24.5 to 30.0 MHz) 0.13 μV (50.0 to 54.0 MHz)

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