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Kenwood TS-590SG Setting Manual

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TS-590SG
KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND
SYSTEM Setting Manual　
© B5A-0320-00 (October/31/2014)

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  • Page 1 TS-590SG KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM Setting Manual　 © B5A-0320-00 (October/31/2014)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Relevant Models

     To configure the system, knowledge not only of transceivers but also of PCs and networks is required. JVC KENWOOD does not offer support for customer PCs 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 Fig. 3.1.1: Example of a home 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; this is called the "transmitter" in the Radio Act) and a remote station (which performs the remote operations;...

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

    ARVP-10. Refer to the VoIP software for details. Support for selecting, installing, and operating VoIP software is not available from JVC KENWOOD Corporation. The PC is connected to the network, and exchanges transceiver control data signals and audio transmissions with the "Remote station (operator)" on the network.

  • Page 6: Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration

    3.3. Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration Transceiver TS-590SG The TS-590SG transceiver is supported. The ARCP-590G and ARHP-590G are specialized for the TS-590SG, thus other transceivers cannot be used to configure the system. Connection Controls that change the frequency or mode are...
  • Page 7 This software controls the transceivers. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods. Download the software from the download page, and install it onto the PC. http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_d ownload.html ARVP-10 This software exchanges audio transmissions. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods.

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

    For audio transmissions, this can replace it with general purpose VoIP software as well as the ARVP-10. Refer to the VoIP software for details. Support for selecting, installing, and operating VoIP software is not available from JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

  • Page 9: Remote Station (Operator) Configuration

    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0). ARCP-590G 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 it onto the PC. http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_d ownload.html...
  • Page 10 ARVP-10 This software exchanges audio transmissions. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods. Download the software from the download page, and install it onto the PC. http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_d ownload.html Broadband Same as host station. environment router Modem Same as host station.

  • Page 11: Settings

    (2) Connect the PC and TS-590SG using the USB cable. ●When connecting using an RS-232 cable Connect the PC and TS-590SG using the RS-232C straight cable (9 pin to 9 pin). 4.2. Connecting an Audio Cable To transmit and receive audio, an audio cable is required. Create an audio cable using the 13-pin DIN plug enclosed with the TS-590SG with reference to the following diagram.
  • Page 12 Fig. 4.2.2: Connecting audio cables Reference: If the TS-590SG 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

    TS-590SG as a default using the Windows sound settings of the host station. ● Data VOX settings With the TS-590SG, 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 Windows sound function volume as necessary. ● Mixed beep setting to external audio outputs With the TS-590SG default mode, only received audio signals that do not include beeps or side tones are output from the ACC2 connector as audio signals and the USB connector as USB audio signals.
  • Page 15 ● Timeout timer settings During KNS operations, control data signals are transmitted using the network. Consequently, if normal network operations are disabled for any reason, control of the transceiver will also be disabled. Use the following menu to set the functions to stop transmitting automatically after a fixed period if control should be disabled while transmitting.

  • Page 16: Setting For Transmission Audio Input From Rear Connector

    4.4. Setting for Transmission Audio Input from Rear Connector To transmit audio input from rear connector (ACC2 connector or USB connector), set the following. ●"Setup TX Control" of the ARCP-590G With the ARCP-590G, settings must be performed to transmit audio input from the rear connector to use the on-screen [Send] button.

  • Page 17: Setting A Broadband Router

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

  • Page 18: Software Installation And Settings

    Download and install the ARHP-590G onto the PC from the KENWOOD website: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html Make the COM port settings used to connect to the TS-590SG, network settings, optional settings, and user settings by selecting the "Tool" menu and then "Setup" in the ARHP-590G.

  • 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-590G and ARVP-10 are blocked by the Windows firewall. When blocked, KNS operations are disabled, so remove the block. Reference: Add the ARHP-590G and ARVP-10H 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-590G, ARHP-590G, and ARVP-10 operations use Windows Vista SP2 or later, Windows 7 SP1 or later, Windows 8 RTM or later, or Windows 8.1 RTM or later. Earlier versions and other operating systems are not supported. 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-590SG are connected via a USB cable, audio transmissions can be transmitted using the USB audio function. However, in principle, 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 JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Question Answer Installation When using a network connection When using a network connection via via the internet, is KNS disabled...
  • Page 23 Question Answer Installation I want to use a USB headset or You can use them, but in principle, a Bluetooth headset on the remote USB headset or Bluetooth headset has station PC. Will there be any unavoidable delays, so entering problems? standby will take considerable time.
  • Page 24 Use the ARHP-590G with the TS-590SG. Reception sound quality is different Audio via a network is affected by the from the TS-590SG itself. audio encoding and data bandwidth, and so sound quality may differ from the actual received quality. These are VoIP specifications, and cannot be improved.
  • Page 25 Check that a default device is specified station PC and transceiver cannot as the device connected to the be performed correctly. TS-590SG using the Windows sound settings on the host station PC. The modulation is not performed Check that the same path as the even when the ARCP-590G “Send”...
  • Page 26 Question Answer Operations Cannot exchange the audio Refer to the ARVP-10 help, and check transmission correctly between the the settings. remote station and the host station. Check that a default device has been specified for the PC speakers, microphone, or headset currently in use, using the Windows sound settings on the remote station PC.
  • Page 27 When playing audio and video During KNS operations, all audio output when implementing KNS operations from the PC is input to the TS-590SG as on the PC used as the host station, transmitted audio. the audio is transmitted from the TS-590SG.

  • Page 28: (Supplement): Faq: Explaining The Internet "Cannot Operate Transceiver

    (Supplement): FAQ: Explaining the Internet "Cannot operate transceiver" Modem Broadband Router 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 modems 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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