Microprocessor Reset; Initial Settings; Vfo Reset; Full Reset - Kenwood TS-590S Instruction Manual

15 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
A message cannot be
recorded/ played back
or no announcement
can be heard.
The transceiver
output power seems
to be low in SSB
mode.
The PC and external
equipment is not
modulating.

MICROPROCESSOR RESET

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,
resetting the microprocessor to its default settings
may resolve the problem. There are 2 levels
of resetting the microprocessor of the TS-590S
transceiver: Partial Reset and Full Reset.

INITIAL SETTINGS

For each VFO, the factory defaults for the operating
frequency and mode are as follows:
• VFO A: 14.000.00 MHz/ USB
• VFO B: 14.000.00 MHz/ USB
The Memory channels and Quick Memory channels
have no data stored.

VFO RESET

Perform a VFO Reset if a key or control does not
function according to the instructions in this manual.
The following data is NOT erased by performing a
VFO Reset.
• Memory channel data
• Menu settings
• Antenna tuner preset data
• ANT 1/ ANT 2 selection data
• Frequency and mode data for the Auto Mode
function
• Various adjustment setting values
1 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
2 Press [A/B (A=B)] + [ ] to switch the transceiver
ON.
• A confirmation message appears on the display.
3 Turn the MULTI/CH control and select "VFO
RESET".
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Probable Cause
There is a communication
error between the transceiver
and the VGS-1.
Most of the external RF
power meters measure the
average RF power. So, the
meter reading is low when
you operate and talk in SSB
mode. The LCD meter used
in the TS-590S has relatively
fast response time but it is not
fast enough to measure the
accurate PEP (Peak Envelope
Power).
The input terminal is different
from the one specified (Menu
No. 63) for the external
equipment.
Corrective Action
Confirm that the connector of the VGS-1 is
securely connected to the transceiver. Perform
the Full reset. If the problem persists, contact a
Kenwood authorized service center for repairs
(with the VGS-1 attached).
Apply a continuous single tone (1 kHz) to the
microphone audio input to measure the RF
output power. The PEP will be the same as this
RF output level.
Confirm that the setting of Menu No. 63 matches
the input terminal for the external equipment.
4 Press [A/B (A=B)] to perform the VFO reset.
• A confirmation message appears when
performing the VFO Reset. Press [A/B (A=B)]
again to proceed. Otherwise, press any other
key to cancel the VFO Reset and return to
normal operation.
• The VFOs reset to the factory default values.

FULL RESET

Perform a Full Reset if you want to erase all the data
in all the memory channels. In addition, this function
resets all the settings that you customized, to the
factory defaults (i.e.- menu settings, antenna tuner
preset data, etc.).
1 Turn the transceiver power OFF.
2 Press [A/B (A=B)] + [ ] to switch the transceiver
ON.
• A confirmation message appears on the display.
3 Turn the MULTI/CH control and select "FULL
RESET".
4 Press [A/B (A=B)] to perform the Full reset.
• A confirmation message appears when
performing the Full Reset. Press [A/B (A=B)]
again to proceed. Otherwise, press any other
key to cancel the Partial Reset and return to
normal operation.
• All frequencies, modes, memory data,
adjustment values, and AT preset data are set
to the factory default values.
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