Fm Mode S-Meter Sensitivity; Analog Meter Response; Meter With Peak Hold; S Meter Scale - Kenwood TS-890S Instruction Manual

4 BASIC OPERATIONS

FM Mode S-meter Sensitivity

The default deflection type in the FM mode is the same as that in
the other modes. Selecting "High" switches the transceiver to the
same deflection type (high sensitivity) as our conventional models.
Configure in Menu [0-07] "FM Mode S-Meter
Sensitivity"
Setting Value Normal (default)/ High
This function is available when Menu [0-11] "S-Meter
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Scale" is configured to "Type 1".

Analog Meter Response

Configure the response speed of the analog meter indicator.
Configure in Menu [0-08] "Meter Response Speed
(Analog)"
Setting Value 1 to 3 (default) to 4 (1 step)

Meter with Peak Hold

Display the peak hold of the digital meter.
Configure in Menu [0-10] "Meter Display Peak Hold"
Setting Value Off/ On (default)

S Meter Scale

Switch the type of deflection for the S meter.
Configure in Menu [0-11] "S-Meter Scale"
Setting Value Type 1 (default)/ Type 2
Type 1: Same scale as our HF products.
Type 2: Initial deflection is more sensitive compared to Type 1.
Additional notes for "Type 2"
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• The S meter indicator will appear deflected at all times
when there is external noise.
• The movement may not be smooth as it is a pseudo
representation of the S meter deflection.
• Narrowing the RF gain may disrupt the continuity from
S0 to S4.
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TX Meter (Digital)

In addition to the analog meter display, a two-tiered digital meter
can also be displayed at the same time.
.
Configure in Menu [0-12] "TX Digital Meter"
Setting Value Off (default)/ On
• The TX meter (digital) only appears in the analog meter
display mode.
• The TX meter (digital) is displayed in a two-tiered bar format.
ALC is shown at the upper level, while the display at the lower
level varies according to the setting of the F [METER] digital
meter.
• During transmission, the analog meter always displays the
TX output power.

Switching the Antenna

Switch the antenna that is connected to the antenna connector.
The ANT 1/2, RX ANT and DRV settings are automatically stored
in the antenna band memory. When the same band is selected
subsequently, the same antenna will be selected automatically.
Press and hold F [ANT/PRE].
Pressing and holding F [ANT/PRE] switches the option
between "ANT 1" and "ANT 2".
• When "ANT 1" is selected, <<
"ANT 2" is selected, <<
Selectable Antenna Frequency Range (MHz)
0.03 to 0.522
0.522 to 2.5
2.5 to 4.1
4.1 to 6.9
6.9 to 7.5
7.5 to 10.5

RX Antenna

Select an RX antenna.
To use an RX antenna such as an HF low-band Beverage antenna
or a directional loop antenna, connect it to the RX IN terminal on
the rear panel. The input impedance is 50 Ω. A self-made or
commercially available BPF or trap filter can also be inserted
between the RX IN and RX OUT terminals.
Press [RX ANT].
Pressing [RX ANT] each time enables or disables the RX
antenna of the selected band.
When the RX antenna is enabled, <<
screen.
>> is displayed. When
>> is displayed.
10.5 to 14.5
14.5 to 18.5
18.5 to 21.5
21.5 to 25.5
25.5 to 30.0
30.0 to 60.0
60.0 to 74.8 (E type)
>> is displayed on the