Pc Connection For Data Communication - Kenwood TS-890S Instruction Manual

1 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

PC Connection for Data Communication

This transceiver is equipped with data communication connectors (USB and ACC2) for exchanging audio signals with the auxiliary
equipment and connectors (USB and COM) for controlling using PC commands when performing data communication with an external
device such as a PC as the auxiliary equipment.
To make use of data communication such as RTTY (AFSK), PSK31, SSTV, JT65 and FT8 using data communication software that
employs the sound function of a PC and with this transceiver configured to the DATA mode (SSB-DATA, FM-DATA, AM-DATA), set up
the connection as follows.
• When using the USB audio function: connect to the PC using a USB cable. Data communication with only the USB cable connection
is possible by making use of data VOX or PC commands ("TX1;" to start transmission and "RX;" to end transmission) to switch between
transmission and reception. (For details on the configuration of the input sound source in the DATA mode and the VOX function, refer
to page 8-1.)
• When using an ACC 2 connector: connect the audio output line of the PC to pin 11 (ANI) of the ACC 2 connector and the audio input
line of the PC to pin 3 (ANO). Pin 9 (PKS) of the ACC 2 connector, data VOX or PC commands ("TX1;" to start transmission and "RX;"
to end transmission) are used to switch between transmission and reception.
• When controlling using PC command, connect to the PC with a RS-232C straight cable or a USB cable. To connect with a USB cable,
use the virtual COM (Standard) port. For more details, please refer to
• 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
PC
Configure the transceiver as follows according to the method of connection with the PC, the specification of the software used for data
communication and the settings, etc.
Baud Rate Configuration for PC Control
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Configure the baud rate of the COM/USB port used for PC control as follows.
* Refer to "Configuring the COM/USB (Rear Panel) Baud
When using the USB port: Configure in Menu [7-01] "Baud Rate (Virtual Standard COM)".
When using the COM port: Configure in Menu [7-00] "Baud Rate (COM Port)".
Audio Source Input Configuration
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Configure the audio source input for data transmission via PC commands in the SSB-DATA mode as follows.
* Refer to "Configuration of the Input Path of TX
1) Press and hold [DATA] to display the audio source input screen.
2) Press [DATA] to switch from "Data Mode Off" to "Data Mode On".
Check the "Rear" setting under "Audio Input" for "DATA SEND (PF)" under "TX Method".
When using the USB audio function: Configure to "USB Audio" (default).
When using the ACC 2 connector: Configure to "ACC 2".
RX Level Adjustment
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Adjust the audio output level for receiving via data communication as necessary by using the sound setting (recording device) on the
PC or using the following menus on the transceiver.
* Refer to "Configuring Audio
When using the USB audio function: Configure in Menu [7-08] "USB: Audio Output Level".
When using the ACC 2 connector: Configure in Menu [7-09] "ACC 2: Audio Output Level".
TX Level Adjustment
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Adjust the audio input level for transmitting via data communication as necessary by using the sound setting (playback device) on the
PC or using the following menus on the transceiver.
* Refer to "Configuring Audio
When using the USB audio function: Configure in Menu [7-06] "USB: Audio Input Level".
When using the ACC 2 connector: Configure in Menu [7-07] "ACC 2: Audio Input Level".
1-4
To RS-232C
Serial Port
To Audio Input/Output Port
To USB Port
Supplied 13-Pin DIN Plug
(Use the supplied 13-pin DIN
plug to make your own
connection cable.)
Audio" (8-1).
Input/Output" (16-7).
Input/Output" (16-7).
"Virtual COM
Device" (5-22).
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RS-232C Straight Cable
TS-890S
USB Cable
Rate" (16-5).
Port" (1-5).
(Female)
USB (B) Connector