INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-590S NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries. This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries below. AT BE DK Fl FR DE GR IS IE IT LI LU NL NO PT ES SE CH GB CY CZ EE HU LV LT MT PL SK SI BG RO IS03166 Kenwood Corporation B62-2243-00 (K, E) I THANK YOU Thank you for choosing this Kenwood TS-590S transceiver. It has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation in Kenwood transceivers. This transceiver features a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit to process IF and AF signals. By taking maximum advantage of DSP technology, the TS-590S transceiver gives you enhanced interference reduction capabilities and improves the quality of audio. You will notice the differences when you fight QRM and QRN. As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that Kenwood is pursuing "user friendliness". For example, each time you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see scrolling messages on the display, telling you what you are selecting. Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically sophisticated and some features may be new to you. Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the designers. Allow the manual to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in the coming years. FEATURES • All mode operation from HF to 50 MHz amateur radio band • 500 Hz/ 2.7 kHz roofing filter • Superior C/N response by the DDS largely decreases the noise of the undesired signal. • IF DSP through the adoption of 32-bit floating point DSP • Digital Noise Blanker • PC interface via a Universal Serial Bus port (B-type) • Drive output and RX only antenna connector • Direct band keys • Built-in Antenna Tuner for the HF/ 50 MHz band • 100 W output power for SSB, CW, FSK, FM, and 25 W output power for AM. NOTICE TO THE USER One or more of the following statements may be applicable for this equipment. FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer for technical assistance. BEFORE STARTING Amateur radio regulations vary from country to country. Confirm your local amateur radio regulations and requirements before operating the transceiver. Depending on the size and type of vehicle, the maximum transmission output power for the mobile operation will vary. The maximum transmission output power is usually specified by the car manufacturer to avoid interference with other electric devices used in the vehicle. Consult your car manufacturer and amateur radio equipment dealer for the requirements and installation. MARKET CODES K-type: The Americas E-type: Europe The market code is shown on the carton box. Refer to the specifications {page 81} for information on the available operating frequencies. Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment. i II WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction Action Press [KEY]. Press and release KEY. Press Mic [KEY]. Press and release KEY on the microphone. Press and hold [KEY]. Press and hold KEY down for a moment, then release KEY. Hold [KEY]. Press and hold KEY down until instructed to release KEY. Press [KEY] + [POWER BUTTON]. With the transceiver power OFF, press and hold KEY, then switch the transceiver power ON by pressing [POWER BUTTON]. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packing materials in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future. Accessory Comment Quantity K-type E-type Microphone 1 1 DC power cable 1 1 Line filter (with retaining band) - 1 Fuse 25 A; for DC power cable 1 1 Fuse 4 A; for an external antenna tuner 1 DIN plug 7-pin 1 1 DIN plug 13-pin 1 1 Screw set For bracket 1 1 Plastic spacer For bracket 4 4 Instruction Manual English 1 1 French 1 1 Spanish - 1 German - 1 Italian - 1 Dutch - 1 Schematic diagram 2 - Warranty Card 1 1 III PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: • Connect the transceiver only to a power source as described in this manual or as marked on the transceiver itself. • Route all power cables safely. Ensure the power cables can neither be stepped upon nor pinched by items placed near or against the cables. Pay particular attention to locations near AC receptacles, AC outlet strips, and points of entry to the transceiver. • Take care not to drop objects or spill liquid into the transceiver through enclosure openings. Metal objects, such as hairpins or needles, inserted into the transceiver may contact voltages resulting in serious electrical shocks. Never permit children to insert any objects into the transceiver. • Do not attempt to defeat methods used for grounding and electrical polarization in the transceiver, particularly involving the power input cable. • Adequately ground all outdoor antennas for this transceiver using approved methods. Grounding helps protect against voltage surges caused by lightning. It also reduces the chance of a build-up of static charge. • Minimum recommended distance for an outdoor antenna from power lines is one and one-half times the vertical height of the associated antenna support structure. This distance allows adequate clearance from the power lines if the support structure fails for any reason. • Locate the transceiver so as not to interfere with its ventilation. Do not place books or other equipment on the transceiver that may impede the free movement of air. Allow a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) between the rear of the transceiver and the wall or operating desk shelf. • Do not use the transceiver near water or sources of moisture. For example, avoid use near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a damp basement or attic. • The presence of an unusual odor or smoke is often a sign of trouble. Immediately turn the power OFF and remove the power cable. Contact a Kenwood service station or your dealer for advice. • Locate the transceiver away from heat sources such as a radiator, stove, amplifier or other devices that produce substantial amounts of heat. • Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzene to clean the cabinet of the transceiver. Use only a clean cloth with warm water or a mild detergent. • Disconnect the input power cable from the power source when the transceiver is not used for long periods of time. • Remove the transceiver's enclosure only to do accessory installations described in this manual or accessory manuals. Follow provided instructions carefully, to avoid electrical shocks. If unfamiliar with this type of work, seek assistance from an experienced individual, or have a professional technician do the task. • Enlist the services of qualified personnel in the following cases: a) The power supply or plug is damaged. b) Objects have fallen into or liquid has spilled into the transceiver. c) The transceiver has been exposed to rain. d) The transceiver is operating abnormally or performance has seriously degraded. e) The transceiver has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. • Do not attempt to perform any kind of configuration or menu setup while driving. • Do not wear headphones while driving. • Install the transceiver in a safe and convenient position inside your vehicle so as not to subject yourself to danger while driving. Consult your car dealer for the transceiver installation to ensure safety. • HF/ 50 MHz mobile antennas are larger and heavier than VHF/ UHF antennas. Therefore, use a strong and rigid mount to safely and securely install the HF/ 50 MHz mobile antenna. iii IV contents THANK YOU i FEATURES i NOTICE TO THE USER i BEFORE STARTING i MARKET CODES i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ii PRECAUTIONS iii CONTENTS iv Chapter 1 INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONNECTION 1 GROUND CONNECTION 1 LIGHTNING PROTECTION 1 DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION 1 UTILIZING THE BAIL 2 REPLACING FUSES 2 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 2 FRONT PANEL 2 Headphones (PHONES) 2 Microphone (MIC) 2 REAR PANEL 2 External Speaker (EXT.SP) 2 Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY) 2 Chapter 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL 4 LCD DISPLAY 7 REAR PANEL 9 MICROPHONE 9 Chapter 3 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF 10 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 10 AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN 10 RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN 10 SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B 10 SELECTING A BAND 11 SELECTING A MODE 11 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH 12 TUNING A FREQUENCY 12 MULTI-FUNCTION METER 12 TRANSMITTING 13 SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER 13 MICROPHONE GAIN 13 Chapter 4 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? 14 MENU N MENU B 14 MENU ACCESS 14 QUICK MENU 14 PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU 14 USING THE QUICK MENU 14 MENU CONFIGURATION 15 CHARACTER ENTRY 20 chapter 5BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION 21 FM TRANSMISSION 21 AM TRANSMISSION 22 NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM 22 CW TRANSMISSION 22 AUTO ZERO-BEAT 23 TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY 23 CARRIER LEVEL 23 POWER ON MESSAGE 23 Chapter 6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION 24 TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET) 24 FM REPEATER OPERATION 25 TRANSMITTING A TONE 25 Activating the Tone Function 26 Selecting a Tone Frequency 26 TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN 26 FM CTCSS OPERATION 26 CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN 27 CROSS TONE 27 Chapter 7 COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEPTION 28 SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY 28 Direct Frequency Entry 28 Frequency Entry History 28 Using the MHz key 28 Quick QSY 28 Fine Tuning 29 Tuning Control Adjustment Rate 29 Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) 29 RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) 29 AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) 29 AGC Time Constant Adjustment 29 TRANSMISSION 30 VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) 30 Microphone Input Level 30 Delay Time 30 Anti-VOX Adjustment 30 Data VOX 30 Data VOX Delay Time 31 USB/ ACC2 VOX Gain 31 SPEECH PROCESSOR 31 Speech Processor Effect 31 XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) 31 CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS 32 TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM) 32 TX Filter Bandwidth (LSB-DATA/ USB-DATA) 32 TX Equalizer (SSB/ AM/ FM) 32 TRANSMIT INHIBIT 32 BUSY LOCKOUT 32 CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING 32 CW BREAK-IN 33 USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN 33 ELECTRONIC KEYER 33 ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE 33 CHANGING KEYING SPEED 33 Invalid Break-In Operation 33 RISE TIME OF CW 34 AUTO WEIGHTING 34 Reverse Keying Weight Ratio 34 BUG KEY FUNCTION 34 CW MESSAGE MEMORY 34 Storing CW Messages 34 Checking CW Messages without Transmitting 35 iv v CONTENTS Transmitting CW Messages 35 Changing the Inter-message Interval Time 35 Changing the CW Sidetone Volume 35 Insert Keying 35 FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW 35 AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE 36 MIC UP/ DWN KEY PADDLE MODE 36 SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS 36 Chapter 8 data communications RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) 37 PHASE-SHIFT KEYING 31 BAUD (PSK31) 37 chapter 9 rejecting interference DSP FILTERS 38 CHANGING THE DSP FILTER BANDWIDTH 38 SSB/ FM/ AM Mode 38 CW/ FSK Mode 38 Data Mode 38 IF Filter A and B 38 AUTO NOTCH FILTER (SSB) 39 AUTO NOTCH TRACKING SPEED 39 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK) 39 Notch Filter Bandwidth 39 BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ AM) 39 NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES) 39 Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment 40 Setting the NR2 Time Constant 40 NOISE BLANKER 40 PRE-AMPLIFIER 40 ATTENUATOR 40 CW REVERSE (RECEPTION) 40 chapter 10 memory features MEMORY CHANNELS 41 STORING DATA IN MEMORY 41 Simplex Channels 41 Split-Frequency Channels 41 MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL 42 Memory Recall 42 Memory Scroll 42 Temporary Frequency Changes 42 MEMORY TRANSFER 42 Memory > VFO Transfer 42 Channel > Channel Transfer 42 STORING FREQUENCY RANGES 43 Confirming Start/ End Frequencies 44 Programmable VFO 44 MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT 44 ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS 44 MEMORY CHANNEL NAME 44 QUICK MEMORY 44 NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS 45 STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY 45 RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS 45 TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES 45 QUICK MEMORY > VFO TRANSFER 45 ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS 45 Chapter 11 scan NORMAL SCAN 46 VFO SCAN 46 PROGRAM SCAN 46 PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED 47 SCAN HOLD 48 MEMORY SCAN 48 SCAN RESUME 48 ALL-CHANNEL SCAN 48 GROUP SCAN 49 Memory Group 49 Scan Group Select 49 Performing Group Scan 49 QUICK MEMORY SCAN 49 chapter 12 operator conveniences ANTENNAS 50 ANT 1/ANT2 50 RX ANT 50 DRV 50 APO (Auto Power OFF) 50 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER 50 PRESETTING 51 AUTO MODE 51 BEEP FUNCTION 52 DISPLAY 53 BRIGHTNESS 53 BACKLIGHT COLOR 53 PANEL KEY DOUBLE FUNCTION RESPONSE TIME 53 LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL 53 LOCK FUNCTIONS 53 FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION 53 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS 54 TRANSCEIVER FRONT PANEL 54 MICROPHONE KEYS 54 DSP RX EQUALIZER 55 Equalizing Receiving Audio 55 RX MONITOR 55 TIME-OUT TIMER 55 TRANSVERTER 55 FREQUENCY DISPLAY 55 TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER 56 TX MONITOR 56 TX POWER 56 TX TUNE 56 QUICK DATA TRANSFER 56 SETTING UP 56 Equipment Needed 56 Connections 56 USING QUICK TRANSFER 57 Transferring Data 57 Receiving Data 57 COMPUTER CONTROL 57 SETTING UP 57 Equipment Needed 57 Connections 57 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS 57 EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS 58 Selecting a Data Transmission Line 58 Audio Level Settings 58 TERMINAL 58 CONTROLLING THE TS-590S FROM A PC 58 REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE TS-590S ON THE NETWORK 58 OPTIONAL VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT 58 v vi CONTENTS RECORDING MESSAGES 59 MESSAGE PLAYBACK 59 Checking Messages 59 Sending Messages 59 Erasing a Recorded Message 59 Changing Inter-message Interval Time 59 Changing Message Playback Volume 60 CONSTANT RECORDING 60 VOICE GUIDE 60 Voice Guide Announcement Volume 62 Voice Guide Announcement Speed 62 Voice Guide Announcement Language 62 EMERGENCY CALL (K TYPE ONLY) 62 CROSSBAND REPEATER 63 OPERATION 63 DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE 63 SKY COMMAND II 64 SKY COMMAND II DIAGRAM 64 PREPARATION 64 Starting Sky Command II operation: 64 chapter 13 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS 65 COM CONNECTOR 65 ACC2 CONNECTOR 65 REMOTE CONNECTOR 66 EXT.AT CONNECTOR (FOR AT-300) 66 MIC CONNECTOR 66 COMPUTER 67 COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER 67 RTTY OPERATION 68 HF/ 50 MHz LINEAR AMPLIFIER 68 ANTENNA TUNER 69 TNC AND MCP 69 DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE 70 CROSSBAND REPEATER 70 Chapter 14 installing options REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE 71 VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT 71 SO-3 TCXO 72 REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION 72 MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET 73 PRECAUTIONS 73 Chapter 15 troubleshooting GENERAL INFORMATION 74 SERVICE 74 SERVICE NOTE 74 CLEANING 74 TROUBLESHOOTING 75 MICROPROCESSOR RESET 78 INITIAL SETTINGS 78 VFO RESET 78 FULL RESET 78 OPERATION NOTICES 79 DC POWER SUPPLY 79 INTERNAL COOLING FAN 79 INTERNAL BEATS 79 AGC 79 60m BAND OPERATION (K-TYPE/ USA ONLY) 79 Chapter 16 optional accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 80 Chapter 17 specifications SPECIFICATIONS 81 vi 1 Chapter 1 Installation ANTENNA CONNECTION An antenna system consists of an antenna, feed line, and ground. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. Use a properly adjusted 50 ohm antenna of good quality, a high-quality 50 ohm coaxial cable, and top-quality connectors. All connections must be clean and tight. After making the connections, match the impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna so that the SWR is 1.5:1 or less. High SWR will cause the transmit output to drop and may lead to radio frequency interference with consumer products such as stereo receivers and televisions. You may even cause interference with your own transceiver. Reports that your signal is distorted could indicate that your antenna system is not efficiently radiating your transceiver's power. Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna feed line to ANT 1 on the rear of the transceiver. If you are using two HF/ 50 MHz antennas, connect the secondary antenna to ANT 2. Refer to page 9 for the location of the antenna connectors. The LF band is output only from the DRV terminal. Note: ? Transmitting without connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. ? All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage. ? The transceiver's protection circuit will activate when the SWR is greater than 1.5:1; however, do not rely on protection to compensate for a poorly functioning antenna system. GROUND CONNECTION At a minimum, a good DC ground is required to prevent such dangers as electric shock. For superior communications, a good RF ground is required against which the antenna system can operate. Both of these conditions can be met by providing a good earth ground for your station. Bury one or more ground rods or a large copper plate under the ground, then connect this to the transceiver GND terminal. Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short as possible, for this connection. Do not use a gas pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as a ground. LIGHTNING PROTECTION Even in areas where lightning storms are less common, there is always a chance that a storm will occur each year. Consider carefully how to protect your equipment and home from lightning. The installation of a lightning arrestor is a start, but there is more that you can do. For example, terminate your antenna system transmission lines at an entry panel that you install outside your home. Ground this entry panel to a good outside ground, then connect the appropriate feed lines between the entry panel and your transceiver. When a lightning storm occurs, disconnecting the feed lines from your transceiver will ensure additional protection. DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION In order to use this transceiver, you need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. Do not directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply. Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires. The current capacity of the power supply must be 20.5 A peak or more. First, connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply; the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. Next, connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's DC power connector. • Press the connectors firmly until the locking tab clicks. • Attach the line filter to the DC cable as shown below (E-type only). Note: * Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be sure to switch OFF the DC power supply and transceiver. * Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. 1 INSTALLATION 2 UTILIZING THE BAIL This transceiver is equipped with a bail so that you can angle the transceiver. The bail is located on the bottom of the transceiver. Pull the bail forward to the limit as shown. REPLACING FUSES The following fuses are used in the TS-590S transceiver. If a fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. Only after the problem has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the specified ratings. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and contact a Kenwood service center or your dealer for assistance. Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating TS-590S Transceiver 4 A (for external antenna tuner) Supplied DC power cable 25 A ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL ¦ Headphones (PHONES) Connect monaural or stereo headphones with a 4 to 32 ohm impedance. This jack accepts a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug. After connecting the headphones, you will hear no sound from the internal (or optional external) Speaker/Microphone (MIC). ¦ Microphone (MIC) Connect a microphone with a 250 to 600 ohm impedance. Fully insert the connector, then screw the retaining ring clockwise until secure. Compatible microphones include the MC-43S, MC-47, MC-52DM, MC-60A, MC-80, MC-85, and MC-90. Note: Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM microphones. REAR PANEL ¦ External Speaker (EXT.SP) On the rear panel of the transceiver, there is an external speaker jack. If an external speaker is connected to EXP.SP, the transceiver internal speaker will mute. Use only external speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohm (8 ohm nominal). This jack accepts only 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) plugs. Do not connect headphones to this jack. The high audio output of this jack could damage your hearing. ¦ Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY) For CW operation while using the internal electronic keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the PADDLE jack. For CW operation without using the internal electronic keyer, connect a straight key, semi-automatic key (bug), electronic keyer, or the CW keyed output from a Multimode Communications Processor (MCP) to the KEY jack. The PADDLE and KEY jacks mate with a 6.3 mm (1/4") 3-conductor plug and a 3.5 mm (1/8") 2-conductor plug, respectively. External electronic keyers or MCPs must use positive keying to be compatible with this transceiver. Use a shielded cable between the key and the transceiver. Note: Due to the functionality of the internal electronic keyer, you may find it unnecessary to connect both a paddle and another type of keyer unless you want to use a PC-based keyer for CW. Read the "ELECTRONIC KEYER" section {page 33} to become familiar with the internal keyer. 3 3 4 Chapter 2 getting acquainted --A-- Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON and OFF {page 10}. [PF A] You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 54}. RX ANT [ATT (RX ANT)] Press to turn the receiver attenuator ON or OFF {page 40}. Press and hold to enable or disable the RX-ANT terminal {page 50}. (pre] [PRE (ANT 1/2)] Press to turn the pre-amplifier ON or OFF {page 40}. Press and hold to select either ANT 1 or ANT 2 {page 50}. [VOX (LEV)] In voice mode, press to turn the VOX (Voice-Operated Transmit) function ON or OFF {page 30}. In CW mode, press to turn the Break-in function ON or OFF {page 32}. Press and hold to adjust the microphone input gain for VOX operation. [PROC (LEV)] Press to turn the Speech Processor ON or OFF {page 31}. Press and hold to adjust the Speech Processor input level. (send] [SEND] Press to turn transmission ON or OFF. [TUNE Of] (AT TUNE)) Press to turn the internal antenna tuner ON or OFF {page 50}. Press and hold to start tuning the automatic antenna tuner. --B-- PHONES jack Mate with a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug for connecting a set of headphones {page 2}. MIC connector Connect a microphone to this connector {page 2}. --c-- 1^1 [METER (DRV)] Press to switch the meter type. Press and hold to turn the Drive Out function ON or OFF {page 50}. [PF B] You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key {page 54}. [MIC (CAR)] Press to adjust the microphone gain {page 13}. While the Speech Processor function is ON, press to adjust the Speech Processor output level {page 31}. Press and hold to adjust the carrier level {page 23}. [PWR (TX MONI)] Press to adjust the transmission output power {pages 13, 55}. Press and hold to turn the transmission signal monitor function ON or OFF {page 56}. DELAY 0113 [KEY (DELAY)] Press to adjust the internal electronic keyer speed {page 33}. Press and hold to adjust the VOX delay time for voice mode {page 30} or Break-in time (Full Break-in/ Semi Break-in time) for CW mode. HIr3 [GENE] Press to select the general coverage band memory {page 11}. [1.8 (1)] Press to select the 1.8 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 1. [3.5 (2)] Press to select the 3.5 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 2. [7 (3)] Press to select the 7 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 3. [10 (4)] Press to select the 10 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 4. [14 (5)] Press to select the 14 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 5. [18 (6)] Press to select the 18 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 6. 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED 5 [21 (7)] Press to select the 21 MHz band memory {page 11} o enter keypad number 7. [24 (8)] Press to select the 24 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 8. [28 (9)] Press to select the 28 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 9. [50 (0)] Press to select the 50 MHz band memory {page 11} or enter keypad number 0. [CLR] Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions. Press and hold to clear a memory channel {page 44}. [ENT] Press to enter your desired frequency using the 10-key keypad {page 28}. --D-- [LSB/USB] Press to select LSB or USB mode {page 11}. [CW/FSK (REV)] Press to select CW or FSK mode {page 11}. Press and hold to select a sideband (CW/ CW-R or FSK/ FSK-R). [FM/AM (FM-N)] Press to select FM or AM mode {page 11}. Press and hold to select Narrow FM mode. [DATA] Press to select a Data mode (LSB/ LSB-DATA, USB/ USB-DATA, or FM/ FM-DATA) {page 11}. [FINE (F.LOCK)] Press to activate the Fine tuning function to allow more precise tuning {page 29}. Press and hold to activate the Frequency Lock function {page 53}. --E-- Central (Tuning) control Turn to select the desired frequency {page 12}. Use the convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning. Slide the lever underneath the Tuning control to the left or right to adjust the torque level of the control. Left makes the control light and right makes it heavy. TX-RX LED Lights red while transmitting and green when the squelch opens while receiving. [IF FIL] Press to toggle between IF Filter A and IF Filter B {page 38}. You can adjust the filter bandwidth using the LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls. Press and hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value of the current DSP filter DSP filter bandwidth {page 38}. [NB (LEV)] Press to cycle through Noise Blanker 1, Noise Blanker 2, and OFF. Press and hold to adjust the Noise Blanker level {page 40}. [NR (LEV)] Press to cycle through the DSP Noise Reduction types: NR1, NR2, or OFF {page 39}. When the Noise Reduction function is turned ON, press and hold to change the parameters of the Noise Reduction function {page 39}. [BC (A.NOTCH)] Press to select the DSP Beat Cancel function, BC1 (Beat Cancel 1), BC2 (Beat Cancel 2) or OFF {page 39}. Press and hold to toggle the Auto Notch Filter ON and OFF {page 39}. [NOTCH (WIDE)] Press to toggle the IF Notch Filter ON or OFF {page 39}. Press and hold to set up the IF Notch bandwidth {page 39}. [SPLIT] Press to enter split-frequency operation, allowing you to use different transmission and reception frequencies {page 24}. [TF-SET] During split-frequency operation, press to monitor or change your transmit frequency {page 24}. [A/B (A=B)] Press to select either VFO A or VFO B {page 24}. Press and hold to duplicate the data in the current VFO to the other VFO {page 25}. While in Menu mode, press to select Menu A or Menu B. While in Program Memory Channel mode, press to recall the start or end frequency. [M/V] Press to toggle between Memory and VFO modes. [M.IN] Press to enter Memory Scroll mode and to store data to a Memory channel {page 41}. [M>V] Press to transfer the current Memory Channel contents to the VFO. [Q-M.IN] Press to store data to the Quick Memory. [Q-MR] Press to recall data from the Quick Memory, while in VFO mode. Press to enter Memory Name Edit mode, while in Memory Channel mode. [MHz] Press to turn the MHz Up/ Down function ON or OFF. The MHz digit increases or decreases when you turn the MULTI/CH control. In Menu mode, press to turn , the Quick Menu ON or OFF {page 14}. [SCAN (SG.SEL)] Press to start or stop the Scan function {page 46}. Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 49}. [MENU] Press to enter Menu mode {page 14}. 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED 6 [CH1 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 58}. Press and hold to record a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}. [CH2 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}. Press and hold to record a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}. [CH3 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}. Press and hold to record a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}. [RX/4 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 34} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 59}, or the constantly recorded signal (requires VGS-1 option) {page 60}. Press and hold to activate the constant recorder (requires VGS-1 option) {page 60}. --G-- [AGC/T (SEL)] Press to toggle the fast or slow response time for the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) {page 29}. In FM mode, press to cycle through the Tone settings: Tone, CTCSS, CTCSSx, or OFF {page 26}. When Tone is activated in FM mode, press and hold to select a Tone frequency {page 26}. When CTCSS is activated in FM mode, press and hold to select a CTCSS frequency {page 27}. [CW T. (AGC OFF)] Press to start CW auto tuning {page 23}. Press and hold to turn AGC OFF {page 29}. [RIT] Press to turn the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function ON or OFF {page 29}. [XIT] Press to turn the XIT (Transmit Incremental Tuning) function ON or OFF {page 31}. [CL] Press to clear the RIT/ XIT frequency to zero {pages 29, 31}. RIT/ XIT control When the RIT/ XIT function is ON, turn to adjust the offset frequency. The RIT/ XIT offset frequency appears on the sub-display {pages 29, 31}. While scanning, turn to adjust the scan speed. SQL control Turn to select the desired squelch level {page 12}. NOTCH control Turn to select the desired Notch frequency {page 39}. MULTI/CH control In VFO mode, rotate to step the operating frequency up or down {page 28}. In Memory Channel mode, rotate to select a Memory Channel {page 41}. Also, used for selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu mode {page 14} and for various configurations. The MULTI/CH LED lights when the MULTI/CH control is not being used to adjust the step frequency. HI/SHIFT control Rotate to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (high-cut) or to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (filter band shift) {page 38}. LO/WIDTH control Rotate to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth (high-cut or shift) {page 38}. AF control Turn to adjust the AF gain level {page 10}. RF control Turn to adjust the RF gain level {page 10}. 2 GETTING ACQUAINTED 7 LCD DISPLAY While receiving, the meter serves as an S-meter to measure and display the received signal strength. While transmitting, it serves as a power meter plus an ALC meter, an SWR meter, or a Speech Processor compression meter. The Peak Hold function holds each reading for approximately half a second. While adjusting the IF filter bandwidth, the meter displays an adjustment state. --B-- AUTO Appears when the Auto Mode function is ON and while in Auto Mode frequency setup {page 51}. BUB Displays the operating mode (USB, LSB, FM, AM, CW, CWR, FSK, or FSR) {page 11}. MENU Appears while in Menu mode {page 14}. M.SCR Appears while in Memory Scroll mode {page 42}. M.CH Appears while in Memory Channel mode or Memory Scroll mode {page 42}. 8.8. In normal operating mode and various configuration modes, it displays the Memory Channel number, Quick Memory number, and entry log number. In Menu mode, it displays the Menu No. --C-- DATA Appears while in Data mode {page 38}. NAR Appears while in narrow FM mode {page 11}. PRE Appears when the receiver pre-amplifier is ON {page 40}. ATT Appears when the receiver's attenuator is ON {page 40}. NBO0 Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON {page 40}. AGC OFF "AGC -F" (fast) or "AGC" (slow) appears when the Automatic Gain Control function is ON. "AGC OFF" appears when the AGC is OFF {page 29}. Appears when IF filter A is selected {page 39}. ilk Appears when IF filter B is selected {page 39}. --D-- A.NOTCH W "NOTCH" appears when manual notch is set to Normal. "NOTCH W" appears when Manual Notch is set to Wide. "A.NOTCH" appears when Auto Notch is selected {page 39}. FINE Appears when the Fine Tuning function is ON {page 29}. MHz Appears when the MHz Step function is ON {page 28}. Also appears when the Quick Menu function is ON {page 14}. NRO0 "NR1" or "NR 2" appears, depending on whether DSP Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is selected {page 39}. RT "RT" appears when the TX Equalizer function is ON {page 32}. BCO0 "BC1" or "BC 2" appears, when you select the DSP Beat Cancel 1 or Beat Cancel 2 {page 39}. CTx "T" appears when the Tone function is ON {page 25}, and blinks during Tone scan. 'CT" appears when the CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) function is ON, and blinks during CTCSS scan {page 26}. "CTx" appears when the Cross Tone function is ON {page 27}. 8 vox Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for CW mode {page 30}. Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON {page 53}. PROC Appears when the Speech Processor function is ON {page 31}. Appears when the constant recording function is ON {page 60}. * Reserved for future updates. ? Appears when the selected Menu No. is in the Quick Menu list {page 14}. It also appears when the transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the slow down frequency points {page 47}. RIT Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning function is ON {page 29}. XIT Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning function is ON {page 31}. --E-- (33 Appears when the RX ANT terminal is enabled {page 50}. ANT HO Either "ANT1" or "ANT 2" appears, depending on which antenna connector is selected {page 50}. RT ">T" appears while the internal antenna tuner {page 61} is in-line for operation. "R<" appears while receiving when the internal antenna tuner is in-line for operation. "R<" and ">T" blink while tuning is in progress {page 50}. DRV Appears when the DRV terminal is enabled {page 50}. 8.8.8.8.8.8.8. (Main Display) In normal operating mode and various configuration modes, it displays the transceiver operating frequency. In Menu mode, it displays the various menus, and in Adjustment mode, it displays the adjustment values. 11111111. (Sub-display) When recalling a memory channel, it displays the Memory Channel name (if one has been programmed). During split frequency operation, it displays the frequency. When the following indications occur simultaneously, information is displayed in the following order: RIT/XIT frequency, Split frequency, Memory Name. In Menu mode, it displays a menu title. In other modes, it displays the configuration parameters. SPLIT Appears when the split-frequency operation is ON {page 24}. appears while VFO A is selected. "Q^" appears while transmitting on a split channel in VFO A {page 10}. "?" appears while Menu A is being accessed in Menu mode {page 14}. "V] 84 Microphone PF 4 key assignment 0-87, 100-134, 200 - 208, OFF 54 MIC PF 4 KEY ASSIGNMENT 203 [MONITOR] i 85 Microphone DWN key assignment 0-87, 100-134, 200-208, OFF 54 MIC DOWN KEY ASSIGNMENT 206 [DOWN] 86 Microphone UP key assignment 0-87, 100-134, 200 - 208, OFF 54 MIC UP KEY ASSIGNMENT 207 [UP] Message 87 Power on message HELLO/ EDIT 23 POWER ON MESSAGE KENWOOD * The bolded lettering of the display message is what appears on the display while paused. ** Settings and default values may be modified. 20 CHARACTER ENTRY When character entry is required, a cursor will appear on the display. 1 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [Q-M.IN] or [Q-MR]. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select your desired character. • You can delete the selected character by pressing [CL]. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the remaining characters. 4 Press [MENU] to set the entry and to exit character entry mode. • Press [CLR] at any time to cancel character entry mode and return to the Menu selection. Available alphanumeric characters: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP Q(q) R S T U V W X Y Z (space) * + -/ 0123456789 Note: Refer to page 23 to change the Power On message, and page 43 to register a Memory Channel name. 21 Chapter 5 Communication Basics SSB TRANSMISSION SSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF Amateur radio bands. Compared with other voice modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth for communications. SSB also allows long distance communications with minimum transmission power. If necessary, refer to "OPERATING BASICS", beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive. 1 Select an operating frequency. 2 Press [LSB/USB] until "USB" or "LSB" appears on the operating mode display. If the desired sideband ("USB" or "LSB") does not appear, select the other sideband first. Then, press [LSB/USB]. The mode indicator changes to your desired sideband. • "USB" represents the upper sideband and "LSB" represents the lower sideband. Normally, USB is used for the communications for 10 MHz and above while LSB is used for the frequencies below 10 MHz. 3 Press [MIC (CAR)] to adjust the Microphone gain. The current gain level appears on the sub-display. 4 Press and hold Mic [PTT]. The TX-RX LED lights red. • Refer to "VOX" {page 30} for information on automatic TX/ RX switching. 5 Speak into the microphone and turn the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects your voice level but does not exceed the ALC limit. • Speak in your normal tone and level of voice. Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end. • You may want to use the Speech Processor. Refer to "SPEECH PROCESSOR" {page 31} for details. 6 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode. • The TX-RX LED lights green or turns off, depending on the SQL control position. 7 Press [MIC (CAR)] or [CLR] to exit the Microphone gain adjustment. Refer to "COMMUNICATING AIDS", beginning on page 28, for information on additional useful operation functions. FM TRANSMISSION FM is a common mode for communicating on VHF or UHF frequencies. As for HF and the 6 m band, 29 MHz and 51-54 MHz bands are commonly used for FM operation. You can also utilize 10m/6m band repeaters to reach your friends when they are outside or skipped over from your coverage. Although FM requires a wider bandwidth when compared to SSB or AM mode, it has the finest audio quality among these modes. When combined with the full-quieting aspect of FM signals, which suppresses background noise on the frequency, FM can be the best method for maintaining casual communications with your local friends. If necessary, refer to "OPERATING BASICS", beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive. 1 Select an operating frequency. 2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until "FM" appears. • If "FM" does not appear, select "AM", then press [FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator changes to "FM". 3 Press and hold Mic [PTT]. • The TX-RX LED lights red. • Refer to "VOX" {page 30} for information on automatic TX/ RX switching. 4 Speak into the microphone in your normal voice. • Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end. • You can switch the Microphone gain for FM between 1 (Normal), 2 (Medium), and 3 (High) by using Menu No. 47. 1 (Normal) is usually appropriate; however, select 3 (High) if other stations report that your modulation is weak. 5 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode. • The TX-RX LED lights green or turns off, depending on the SQL control position. Refer to "COMMUNICATING AIDS", beginning on page 28, for additional information on useful operation functions. Note: Microphone gain adjustment for SSB or AM has no effect in FM mode. In FM mode, you must select 1 (Normal), 2 (Medium), or 3 (High) in Menu No. 47. 22 AM TRANSMISSION Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its own advantages. Although long distance DX contacts may be less common while using AM, the superior audio quality characteristic of AM operation is one reason why some hams prefer this mode. If necessary, refer to "OPERATING BASICS", beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive. 1 Select an operating frequency. 2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until "AM" appears. • If "AM" does not appear, select "FM" first, then press [FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator changes to "AM". 3 Press [MIC (CAR)] to enter the Microphone gain adjustment mode. • The current gain level appears on the sub-display. 4 Press and hold Mic [PTT]. • The TX-RX LED lights red. • Refer to "VOX" {page 30} for information on automatic TX/ RX switching. 5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the MULTI/CH control so that the power meter slightly reflects your voice level. • Speak in your normal tone and level of voice. Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end. • You may want to use the Speech Processor. Refer to "SPEECH PROCESSOR" {page 31} for details. 6 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode. • The TX-RX LED lights green or turns off, depending on the SQL control position. 7 Press [MIC (CAR)] or [CLR] to exit the Microphone gain adjustment mode. Refer to "COMMUNICATING AIDS", beginning on page 28, for information on additional useful operation functions. Note: When the TX power meter reading exceeds the value that you specified in the TX Power setting {page 56}, decrease the microphone gain or adjust your tone and level of voice. NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM Select wide band or narrow band TX deviation depending on whether the other station is using wide band or narrow band filter for FM mode. While "NAR" appears, the TS-590S transceiver transmits signals in narrow band FM but the reception IF filter bandwidth remains unchanged (Wide). The deviation selection is crucial to avoid audio distortion or insufficient intelligibility that the other station will encounter. 1 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until "FM" appears. • If "FM" does not appear, select "AM" first, then press [FM/AM (FM-N)]. The mode indicator changes to "FM". 2 Press and hold [FM/AM (FM-N)] to toggle the selection between wide and narrow TX deviation. • "NAR" appears when narrow TX deviation is selected. CW TRANSMISSION CW operators know that this mode is very reliable when communicating under worst conditions. It may be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being equally as useful in poor conditions. These modes, however, do not have the long history of service nor the simplicity that CW provides. This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that supports a variety of functions. For details on using these functions, refer to "ELECTRONIC KEYER" {page 33}. If necessary, refer to "OPERATING BASICS", beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive. 1 Select the operating frequency. 2 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until "CW" appears. • If "CW" does not appear, select "FSK" first, then press [CW/FSK (REV)]. The mode indicator changes to "CW". • To precisely tune in another station, use Auto Zero-beat. Refer to "AUTO ZERO-BEAT" {page 23}. 3 Press [SEND]. • The TX-RX LED lights red. 4 Operate the Keys or Paddle. • As you transmit, you should hear a sidetone that lets you monitor your own transmission. 5 Press [SEND] to return to Reception mode. • The TX-RX LED lights green or turns off, depending on the SQL control setting. 23 AUTO ZERO-BEAT Use Auto Zero-beat before transmitting to tune in a CW station. Auto Zero-beat automatically and exactly matches your transmit frequency with the station you are receiving. Neglecting to do this will reduce your chances of being heard by the other station. 1 Tune to the CW signal using the Tuning control. 2 Press [CW T. (AGC OFF)] to start Auto Zero-beat while CW is selected for the operating mode. • "CW TUNE" appears. • Your reception frequency automatically changes so that the pitch (tone) of the received signal exactly matches the TX sidetone/ RX pitch frequency that you have selected. Refer to "TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY" {below}. • When matching is completed, "CW TUNE" disappears. • If matching is unsuccessful, the previous frequency is restored. 3 To quit Auto Zero-beat, press [CW T. (AGC OFF)] or [CLR]. Note: ? When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is normally within ±5 Hz. ? Auto Zero-beat may fail if the keying speed of the target station is too slow or if some interference is present. ? When the RIT function is ON, only RIT frequencies change to make the Auto Zero-beat adjustment. TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY As you send CW, you will hear tones from the transceiver speaker. These are called TX (transmission) sidetones. Listening to these tones, you can monitor what you are transmitting. You may also use the tones to ensure that your key contacts are closing, the keyer is functioning, or to practice sending without actually putting a signal on the air. RX (reception) pitch refers to the frequency of CW that you hear after tuning in a CW station. On this transceiver, the frequency of the sidetone and RX pitch are equal and selectable. Access Menu No. 34 to select the frequency that is most comfortable for you. The selectable range is from 300 Hz to 1000 Hz in steps of 50 Hz (default is 800 Hz). To change the volume of the TX sidetone, access Menu No. 4. The selections range from 1 to 9 and OFF (default is 5). Note: ? The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of the TX sidetone. ? When changing the CW pitch/ side tone, the shift amount of the receive filter is automatically applied to the CW pitch/ side tone. (In Quick Memory mode, the CW pitch/ side tone is not revised since the receive filter information stored in the Quick Memory has priority.) CARRIER LEVEL When using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you can adjust the carrier level. 1 Press and hold [MIC (CAR]. • The current gain level appears on the sub display. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reads within the limits of the ALC zone. • For AM mode, adjust the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter just begins to indicate. 3 Press and hold [MIC (CAR] again or press [CLR] to complete the setting. POWER ON MESSAGE Each time you switch the transceiver ON, "KENWOOD" (default) appears on the sub display for approximately 2 seconds. You can program your favorite message in place of the default message. You can enter a message using up to 8 characters. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No 87. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to begin editing the message. 3 Move the cursor to the left or right by pressing [Q-M.IN] or [Q-MR]. 4 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL] or turn the MULTI/ CH control to select your desired character. • You can delete the selected character by pressing [CL]. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the remaining characters. 6 Press [MENU] to set the entry and exit character entry mode. • Press [CLR] at any time to cancel character entry mode and return to the Menu selection. 24 CHAPTER 6 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION Usually you can communicate with other stations using a single frequency for receiving and transmitting. In this case, you select only one frequency on either VFO A or VFO B. However, there are cases where you must select one frequency for receiving and a different frequency for transmitting. This requires the use of 2 VFOs. This is referred to as "split-frequency operation". One typical case which requires this type of operation is when you use an FM repeater {page 25}. Another typical case is when you call a rare DX station. When a rare or desirable DX station is heard, that operator may immediately get many simultaneous responses. Often, such a station is lost under the noise and confusion of many calling stations. If you find that you are suddenly being called by many operators, it is your responsibility to control the situation. You may announce that you will be "listening up 5 (kHz, from your present transmission frequency)", or "listening down between 5 and 10 (kHz)". 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. • "-^0" or "-^0" appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select an operating frequency. • This frequency will be used for transmission. • To copy the selected VFO frequency to the other VFO, press and hold [A/B (A=B)]. 3 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select the other VFO. 4 Select an operating frequency. • This frequency will be used for reception. 5 Press [SPLIT]. • "split" appears. • Each time you press [A/B (A=B)], the reception and transmission frequencies are swapped. 6 To quit split-frequency operation, press [SPLIT] again. • "split" disappears. TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET) TF-SET allows you to temporarily switch your transmission frequency and reception frequency. Canceling this function immediately restores the original transmission and reception frequencies. By activating TF-SET, you can listen on your transmit frequency, and change it while listening. This allows you to check whether or not the newly selected transmission frequency is free of interference. 1 Configure split-frequency operation as explained in the previous section. 2 Press and hold [TF-SET], then turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to change the transmission frequency. • The transceiver receives on the frequency as you change, but the frequency shown on the sub-display (the original reception frequency) stays unchanged. 3 Release [TF-SET]. • You are now receiving again on your original reception frequency. Successfully contacting a DX station in a pileup often depends on making a well-timed call on a clear frequency. That is, it is important to select a relatively clear transmission frequency and to transmit at the exact instant when the DX station is listening but the majority of the groups aren't transmitting. Switch your reception and transmission frequencies by using the TF-SET function and listen to your transmission frequency. You will soon learn the rhythm of the DX station and the pileup. The more proficient you become at using this function, the more DX stations you will contact. Note: ? TF-SET is disabled while transmitting. ? You can change the transmission frequency even when the Frequency lock function is ON. ? An RIT offset frequency is not added; however, an XIT offset frequency is added to the transmit frequency during TF-SET. 25 FM REPEATER OPERATION Most Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate reception and transmission frequency. The transmission frequency may be higher or lower than the reception frequency. In addition, some repeaters may require the transceiver to transmit a subtone before the repeater can be used. Compared to simplex communication, you can usually transmit over much greater distances by using a repeater. Repeaters are typically located on a mountain top or other elevated location. Often they operate at higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination of elevation and high ERP allows communications over considerable distances. HF/ 6 m band repeaters usually operate in the 29 MHz FM sub-band and 51-54 MHz band. This special service combines the advantages of FM operation, good fidelity with noise and interference immunity, with the excitement of HF DX (long distance) communications. Even on a quiet day, 10 m FM provides reliable around-town communications with the potential for sudden DX from across the country or around the world. Note: ? When programming 2 separate frequencies using 2 VFOs, be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs. ? When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your signal to "talk-off (break up) through the repeater. 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. • "^0" or "-*(D" appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control to select the reception frequency. 3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM mode. 4 Press and hold [A/B (A=B)] to duplicate the frequencies and other data to the other VFO. 5 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control to select the transmission frequency. 6 Press [AGC/T (SEL] to turn the Tone function ON if the repeater requires a subtone. • "t" appears. • Refer to "Selecting a Tone Frequency" for more details on the subtone {page 26}. • To quit the Subtone function, press [agc/t (sel)] twice. 7 Press [SPLIT]. • "split" appears. 8 Press [A/B (A=B)] to return to the original reception frequency. 9 Press Mic [PTT] to transmit. • The VFO changes to the other VFO to transmit. • Each time you press [A/B (A=B)], the reception and transmission frequencies are swapped. 10 Press [SPLIT] to quit split-frequency operation. • "split" disappears. The data that you select in steps 1 to 8 can be stored in memory. Refer to "Split-Frequency Channels" {page 41}. Note: ? When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your signal to "talk-off" (break up) through the repeater. ? To check the tone frequency stored in a memory channel, recall the desired memory channel and press [agc/t (sel)]. TRANSMITTING A TONE In general, FM repeaters require the transceiver to transmit a sub-audible tone to prevent other repeaters on the same frequency from locking each other up. The required tone frequency differs among repeaters. Repeaters also differ in their requirements for either continuous or burst tones. For the appropriate selections for your accessible repeaters, consult your local repeater reference. After completing the tone settings, pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes the transceiver to transmit the selected tone. If you have selected a 1750 Hz tone, the transceiver sends a 500 ms tone burst each time transmission starts. Note: If you store tone settings in a memory channel, you need not reprogram each time. Refer to "MEMORY FEATURES" {page 41}. 26 Activating the Tone Function 1 Confirm that FM mode has been selected on the VFO(s) {page 10}. • When using 2 VFOs, you must select FM mode on both VFOs. 2 Press [AGC/T (SEL)]. • "T" appears. Note: You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS function. ¦ Selecting a Tone Frequency 1 While "T" appears (Tone function is ON), press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)]. • The current tone frequency appears. The default is 88.5 Hz. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the desired tone frequency. • The available tone frequencies are listed in the table below. 3 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting. No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) 00 67.0: 22 141.3 01 69.3: 02 71.9: 23 146.2 03 74.4: 24 151.4 04 77.0: 25 156.7 05 79.7: 26 162.2 06 82.5: 27 167.9 07 85.4: 28 173.8 08 88.5: 29 179.9 09 91.5: 30 186.2 10 94.8: 31 192.8 11 97.4: 32 203.5 12 100.0: 33 206.5 13 103.5: 34 210.7 14 107.2: 35 218.1 15 110.9: 36 225.7 16 114.8: 37 229.1 17 118.8: 38 233.6 18 123.0: 39 241.8 19 127.3: 40 250.3 20 131.8: 41 254.1 21 136.5: 42 1750 Note: ? You can select a tone frequency independent of a CTCSS frequency. ? When 1750 Hz is selected, the transceiver sends a 500 ms tone burst each time transmission starts. You cannot transmit 1750 Hz tone manually. TONE FREQUENCY ID SCAN This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You may find this useful when you do not know the tone frequency that the repeater uses. 1 While the Tone function is ON ("T" is visible), press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)]. • The current tone frequency appears. 2 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to activate the Tone frequency ID scan. • While the transceiver is receiving a signal, "T" blinks and every tone frequency is scanned. When the tone frequency is identified, the transceiver stops scanning and the identified frequency is displayed. • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop scanning while the tone frequency ID scan is active. • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume scanning. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. FM CTCSS OPERATION You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific persons. When using FM mode, the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. A CTCSS tone is sub-audible and is selectable from among the 42 tone frequencies. Select the same CTCSS tone as the other stations in your group. You will not hear calls from stations other than those using the same CTCSS tone. Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations. 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. • "^Q" or "-*(D" appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select the 29 MHz band or the 51-54 MHz band using [28 (9)] or [50 (0)]. 3 Select the desired frequency with the Tuning control or MULTI/CH control. 4 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM mode. 5 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch. 6 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until "CT" appears. 7 While "CT" is visible, press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)]. • The current CTCSS frequency appears (default is 88.5 Hz). 27 8 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the appropriate CTCSS frequency. • The selectable CTCSS frequencies are listed in the table below. 9 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting. No. Freq. (Hz): No. Freq. (Hz) 00 67.0: 21 136.5 01 69.3: 22 141.3 02 71.9: 23 146.2 03 74.4: 24 151.4 04 77.0: 25 156.7 05 79.7: 26 162.2 06 82.5: 27 167.9 07 85.4: 28 173.8 08 88.5: 29 179.9 09 91.5: 30 186.2 10 94.8: 31 192.8 11 97.4: 32 203.5 12 100.0: 33 206.5 13 103.5: 34 210.7 14 107.2: 35 218.1 15 110.9: 36 225.7 16 114.8: 37 229.1 17 118.8: 38 233.6 18 123.0: 39 241.8 19 127.3: 40 250.3 20 131.8: 41 254.1 You will hear calls only when the selected tone is received. To answer the call, press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone. Skip steps 7 and 8 if you have already programmed the appropriate CTCSS frequency. Note: ? When using split-frequency operation, select FM mode on both VFOs to use CTCSS. ? You can select a CTCSS frequency independent of a tone frequency. ? You cannot use the CTCSS function with the Tone function. CTCSS FREQUENCY ID SCAN This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group are using. 1 While the CTCSS function is ON, press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)]. • The current CTCSS frequency appears. 2 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to activate the CTCSS frequency ID scan. • While the transceiver is receiving a signal, "CT" blinks and every CTCSS frequency is scanned. When the CTCSS frequency is identified, the transceiver stops scanning and the identified frequency is displayed. • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop scanning while the CTCSS frequency ID scan is active. • Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] again to resume scanning. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. CROSS TONE Use this feature when using different uplink and downlink tones to access a repeater. You can set a transmission Tone frequency and reception CTCSS frequency to different frequencies. To set the transmission tone: 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. 2 Select your desired transmission frequency. 3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM. 4 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until T" appears. 5 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)], then rotate the MULTI/CH control to select your desired Tone frequency. 6 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting. To set the reception tone: 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select the other VFO. 2 Select your desired reception frequency. 3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM. 4 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until 'CT" appears. 5 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)], then rotate the MULTI/CH control to select your desired CTCSS frequency. 6 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] or press [CLR] to complete the setting. To set the Cross tone: 1 Press [SPLIT]. "SPLIT" appears on the display. 2 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] until 'CTx" appears. Note: When the cross tone function is ON, the Tone and CTCSS frequency cannot be changed. To change the Tone or CTCSS frequency, press [AGC/T (SEL)] to turn Tone or CTCSS ON, then change the setting. 28 CHAPTER 7 COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEPTION SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY In addition to turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN], there are several other ways to select your frequency. This section describes additional methods of frequency selection that may save you time and effort. Direct Frequency Entry When the desired frequency is far removed from the current frequency, directly entering a frequency from the numeric keypad is usually the fastest method. 1 Press [ENT]. " - -. — . - -" appears. 2 Press the numeric keys ([50 (0)] to [28 (9)]) to enter your desired frequency. Pressing [ENT] at any time fills the remaining digits (the digits you did not enter) with 0 and completes the entry. To select 1.85 MHz for example, press [ENT], [50 (0)], [1.8 (1)], [24 (8)], [14 (5)], then press [ENT] to complete the input (6 key strokes). Pressing [CLR] before pressing [ENT] cancels the entry and restores the current VFO frequency. Note: ? You can enter a frequency in the range of 30.00 kHz to 59.999.99 MHz. Refer to the specifications for the available frequency range. ? Attempting to enter a frequency that is outside the selectable frequency range causes an alarm to sound and the entered frequency is rejected. ? When the entered frequency does not meet the current VFO frequency step size requirement, the nearest available frequency is automatically selected after the entered frequency is changed. ? When the 10 Hz digit (last displayed digit) is entered, the digit 0 is automatically entered for the 1 Hz digit, and frequency entry is completed. The 1 Hz digit is not displayed. ? When an entered frequency is accepted, RIT or XIT will be switched OFF, but the RIT or XIT offset frequency is not cleared. Frequency Entry History The last 10 frequencies you entered are stored in the Frequency Entry History. You can access the history to easily re-enter a recently used frequency. 1 Press [ENT]. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control. The entered frequency along with its log number appears. The most recent entered frequency is logged as number E0 and the oldest frequency is logged as number E9. 3 Press [ENT] to set the selected frequency to the VFO. Note: When entering a frequency using the numeric keys, if you turn the MULTI/CH control in the middle of the frequency entry, the frequency will be entered into the log. Using the MHz key You can use the MULTI/CH control to change the operating frequency in steps of 1 MHz. 1 Press [MHz]. "MHz" appears. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control. • Clockwise increases the frequency and counter-clockwise decreases the frequency. 3 Press [MHz] again to exit. "MHz" disappears. If you prefer to change the frequency in steps of 100 kHz or 500 kHz, rather than 1 MHz, access Menu No. 10 and select 100 kHz, 500 kHz, or 1 MHz. Note: Even if 100 kHz or 500 kHz is assigned for the [MHz] key, "MHz" appears on the display. Quick QSY To move up or down the frequency quickly, use the MULTI/CH control. Turning this control changes the operating frequency in steps of 5 kHz for SSB/ CW/ FSK/ AM and steps of 10 kHz for FM. • If you want to change the default frequency step size, access Menu No. 14 (SSB/CW/FSK), 15 (AM), or 16 (FM). Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG. SEL)] to select 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, or 10 kHz for SSB/ CW/ FSK, and 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, or 100 kHz for AM/ FM. The default frequency step size is 5 kHz for SSB/ CW/ FSK/ AM and 10 kHz for FM. • When changing the operating frequency by using the MULTI/CH control, frequencies are rounded such that new frequencies are multiples of the frequency step size. To disable this function, access Menu No. 12 and select "OFF" (default is ON). • Within the AM broadcast band, the step size automatically defaults to the frequency step value in Menu No. 13. This frequency step size can be switched between 9 kHz ("on") and 5 kHz ("oFF") via Menu No. 13. Note: The programmed frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control is stored independently for the HF and 50 MHz bands. You can also set a different frequency step size for SSB/ CW/ FSK, AM and FM modes. 29 Fine Tuning The default frequency step size when turning the Tuning control to change the frequency is 10 Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK, and 100 Hz for AM/ FM. However, you can change the frequency step size to 1 Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK, and 10 Hz for AM/ FM. 1 Press [FINE (F.LOCK)]. "FINE" appears. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select the exact frequency. 3 To quit the function, press [FINE (F.LOCK)] again. "FINE" disappears. Tuning Control Adjustment Rate The default Tuning control adjustment rate is 500. This represents the number of pulses the Tuning control generates in a complete revolution. Each pulse changes the tuning frequency based on the current frequency step size (the frequency step size for the Tuning control is 10 Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK and 100 Hz for AM/ FM). For example, in SSB mode the frequency step size is 10 Hz, so the frequency would change by 5,000 Hz in a complete revolution of the Tuning control. The adjustment rate of the Tuning control can be lowered to 250 pulses per revolution or increased to 1000 pulses per revolution. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 11. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "250", "500", or "1000" (default). 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) This function allows you to copy the frequency and modulation mode of the active VFO to the inactive VFO. 1 Select the frequency and mode on VFO A or VFO B. 2 Press and hold [A/B (A=B)]. The frequency and mode selected in step 1 are duplicated to the inactive VFO. 3 Press [A/B (A=B)] to confirm that the frequency was copied to other VFO. RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) RIT provides the ability to change your reception frequency by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without changing your transmission frequency. If the Fine Tuning ([FINE (F.LOCK)]) function is ON, the frequency step size becomes 1 Hz (±9.999 kHz). RIT works equally well with all modulation modes and while using VFO or memory Recall mode. 1 Press [RIT]. "RIT" and the RIT offset appear. 2 If required, press [CL] to reset the RIT offset to 0. 3 Turn the RIT/ XIT control to change your reception frequency. 4 To turn RIT OFF, press [RIT]. The reception frequency is returned to the frequency that was selected prior to step 1. Note: When storing the frequency in a Memory channel with the RIT function ON, the RIT offset frequency is added to or subtracted from the VFO frequency. The calculated data is then stored in the Memory channel. AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) When using a mode other than FM, AGC selects the time constant for the Automatic Gain Control circuit. Selecting a slow time constant will cause the receiver gain and S-meter readings to react slowly to large input changes. A fast time constant causes the receiver gain and the S-meter to react quickly to changes in the input signal. A fast AGC setting is particularly useful in the following situations: • Tuning rapidly • Receiving weak signals • Receiving high-speed CW For your convenience, the following default AGC time constant has already been programmed. SSB: Slow ("AGC") CW: Fast ("AGC -F") FSK: Fast ("AGC -F") AM: Slow ("AGC") AGC Time Constant Adjustment You can pre-set up to 20 values (1 - 20) for the FAST/SLOW time constant (release time). To change the default time constant: 1 Press [AGC/T (SEL)] to select FAST or SLOW. The AGC time constant icon appears on the display ("AGC": Slow, "AGC -F": Fast). 2 Press and hold [AGC/T (SEL)] to display the time constant pre-set value. 3 Turn the MULTI/CH control to set your desired time constant value. 4 If you want to turn the AGC OFF, press and hold [CW T. (AGC OFF)]. • "AGC OFF" appears on the display. Note: You cannot adjust the time constant in FM mode. 30 TRANSMISSION VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMISSION) VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the transmission mode each time you want to transmit. The transceiver automatically switches to transmission mode when VOX senses that you have begun speaking into the microphone. When using VOX, develop the habit of pausing between thoughts to allow the transceiver to drop back to reception mode briefly. You will then hear if anybody wants to interrupt, plus you will have a short period to gather your thoughts before speaking again. Your listeners will appreciate your consideration as well as respect your more articulate conversation. Press [VOX (LEV)] to toggle between VOX ON and OFF. "VOX" appears when the VOX function is ON. Microphone Input Level To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly adjust the VOX gain. This level controls the capability of VOX to detect the presence or absence of your voice. In CW mode, this level cannot be adjusted. 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. 2 Press [VOX (LEV)] to switch the VOX function ON. "VOX" appears. 3 Press and hold [VOX (LEV)]. The current VOX gain level appears on the sub-display. 4 While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone of voice, adjust the setting (default is 4) using the MULTI/CH control until the transceiver reliably switches to transmission mode each time you speak. The selectable gain range is from 0 to 9. The setting should not allow background noise to switch the transceiver to transmit mode. Note: The VOX gain level can be adjusted even if VOX is switched OFF or while you are transmitting. Delay Time If the transceiver returns to reception mode too quickly after you stop speaking, your final word may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate delay time that allows all of your words to be transmitted without an overly long delay after you stop speaking. 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. 2 Press [VOX (LEV)] to switch the VOX function ON. "VOX" appears. 3 Press and hold [KEY (DELAY)]. The current setting appears on the sub-display. The default is 50 (1500 ms). 4 While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone of voice, turn the MULTI/CH control such that the transceiver switches to reception mode after you have stopped talking. The selectable range is from 5 to 100 (150 ms to 3000 ms) in steps of 5, or OFF. 5 Press [CLR] to store the parameter and exit the setting mode. Anti-VOX Adjustment The TS-590S transceiver has a DSP IC to improve and customize incoming/ outgoing audio signals. When the VOX function is turned ON, the DSP IC adjusts the Anti-VOX level automatically, comparing the reception sound level and microphone input level. So, you never have to worry about adjusting the anti-VOX level. Note: When connecting a headset to the Phone jack, Anti-VOX will not function. Data VOX Although the microphone is normally used for VOX transmission, you can also utilize the audio input of the ACC2 or USB connector. When the transceiver detects an audio signal on the ACC2 or USB connector, it automatically transmits. You can select ACC2 or USB via Menu No. 63 ("Selecting a Data Transmission Line") {page 58}. 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. 2 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 69. 3 Press [M.IN] to set the VOX with DATA input function ON. 4 If necessary, adjust the VOX gain level for the ACC2 or USB connector {page 31}. Note: While VOX with DATA input is set to ON (Menu No. 69), speaking into the microphone also activates the VOX function and you can still transmit using Mic [PTT]. Anti-VOX does not function with Data VOX. 31 Data VOX Delay Time Select an appropriate delay time for after the audio signal input to the ACC2 or USB connector ends. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 70. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to set your desired delay time. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. USB/ACC2 VOX Gain When using the ACC2 or USB connector for VOX transmission, take the time to properly adjust the VOX gain. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 71 (USB connector) or Menu No. 72 (ACC2 connector). 2 While sending an audio signal to the ACC2 or USB connector, adjust the value (default is 4) using [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] until the transceiver reliably switches to transmit mode each time you send an audio signal to the connector. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. SPEECH PROCESSOR The Speech Processor levels out large fluctuations in your voice while you speak. When using SSB, AM, or FM mode, this leveling action effectively raises the average TX power (SSB/AM) or raises the deviation to an adequate level (FM), resulting in a more understandable signal. The amount of voice compression is fully adjustable. Using the Speech Processor makes it easier to be heard by distant stations. 1 Select USB, LSB, AM, or FM mode. 2 Press [PROC (LEV)] to turn the Speech Processor ON. "PROC" appears. 3 Press and hold [PROC (LEV)] to enter the Speech Processor input level adjustment mode. 4 As you speak into the microphone, turn the MULTI/CH control so that the compression meter indicates that the compression level is around 10 dB while you speak. Using higher compression will not improve your signal clarity or apparent signal strength. Excessively compressed signals are more difficult to understand due to distortion and are less pleasant to hear than signals with less compression. 5 Press and hold [PROC (LEV)] to exit the Speech Processor input level adjustment mode. 6 Press [MIC (CAR)] to enter the Speech Processor output level adjustment mode. As you speak into the microphone, turn the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects according to your voice level, but does not exceed the ALC limit. Press [MIC (CAR)] to exit when you finish the adjustment. Speech Processor Effect When using the Speech Processor, you can change its effect. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 29. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to set the Processor Effect to SOFT or HARD (default). 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) Similar to RIT, XIT provides the ability to change your transmission frequency by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without changing your reception frequency. If the Fine Tuning function is ON, the frequency step size becomes 1 Hz (±9.999 kHz). 1 Press [XIT]. "XIT" and the XIT offset appear. 2 If required, press [CL] to reset the XIT offset to 0. 3 Turn the RIT/ XIT control to change your transmit frequency. 4 To turn XIT OFF, press [XIT]. "XIT" and the offset frequency disappear. The transmission frequency is returned to the frequency that was selected prior to step 1. Note: ? If the Fine Tuning function is ON, you can adjust the frequency within ±9.99 kHz. ? The frequency shift set by the XIT control is also used by the RIT function. Therefore, changing or clearing the XIT offset also affects the RIT offset. ? When the XIT frequency goes beyond the available transmission frequency, the transceiver automatically stops transmitting. 32 CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS The quality of your transmission signal is important, regardless of which on-air activity you pursue. However, it is easy to be casual and overlook this fact since you don't listen to your own signal. The following sub-sections provide information that will help you tailor your transmission signal. TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM) Use Menu No. 25 to select one of the following TX low-cut filters: 10, 100, 200, 300 (default), 400, or 500 Hz. Use Menu No. 26 to select one of the following TX high-cut filters: 2500, 2600, 2700 (default), 2800, 2900, or 3000 Hz. TX Filter Bandwidth (LSB-DATA/ USB-DATA) Use Menu No. 27 to select one of the following TX low-cut filters: 10, 100, 200, 300 (default), 400, or 500 Hz. Use Menu No. 28 to select one of the following TX high-cut filters: 2500, 2600, 2700 (default), 2800, 2900, or 3000 Hz. TX Equalizer (SSB/ AM/ FM) Use Menu No. 30 to change the transmission frequency characteristics of your signal. You can select from 1 of 6 different transmission profiles including the default flat response. Selecting any of the following items from the Menu causes "EQ>T" to appear on the display. • Off (OFF): The flat frequency response for SSB, FM, and AM (default). • High boost 1 (Hb1)/ High boost 2 (Hb2): Emphasizes higher audio frequencies; effective for a bassi voice. High boost 2 does not reduce the low frequency as much as High boost 1. • Formant pass (FP): Improves clarity by suppressing audio frequencies outside the normal voice frequency range. • Bass boost 1 (bb1)/ Bass boost 2 (bb2): Emphasizes lower audio frequencies; effective for a voice with more high frequency components. Bass boost 2 emphasizes more low frequency response. • Conventional (c): Emphasizes by 3 dB frequencies at 600 Hz and higher. • User (U): Reserved for the optional ARCP software. Off (oFF) is programmed at the factory as a default. Note: When using the ARCP-590, you can temporarily change each preset value. TRANSMIT INHIBIT Transmit Inhibit prevents the transceiver from being placed in transmission mode. No signal can be transmitted when this function is ON, even if Mic [PTT] is pressed. • TX Inhibit OFF: Transmission is allowed. • TX Inhibit ON: Transmission is not allowed. Switch this function ON or OFF via Menu No. 60. The default is OFF. BUSY LOCKOUT Busy Lockout prevents the transceiver from being placed in transmit mode if the current operating frequency is busy; in other words, if the squelch is open, you cannot transmit. • Busy Lockout OFF: Transmission is allowed. • Busy Lockout ON: Transmission is not allowed. Switch this function ON or OFF via Menu No. 74. The default is OFF. CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING Moving your frequency while transmitting is usually an unwise practice due to the risk of interfering with other stations. However, if necessary, by using the Tuning control you can change the operating frequency while transmitting. You also can change the XIT offset frequency while in transmission mode. While transmitting, if you select a frequency outside the transmission frequency range, the transceiver is automatically forced to return to reception mode. 33 CW BREAK-IN Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually switching between transmission and reception modes. Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in and Full Break-in. Semi Break-in: When the key contacts open, the transceiver automatically waits for the duration of the time period you selected. The transceiver then returns to reception mode. Full Break-in: As soon as the key contacts open, the transceiver returns to reception mode. USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode. "CW" appears. 2 Press [VOX (LEV)]. "VOX" appears. 3 Press and hold [KEY (DELAY)]. The current setting (FBK or delay time) appears. The default is 50 (500 ms). 4 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select "FBK" (Full Break-in) or a delay time for Semi Break-in. Delay time ranges from 5 to 100 (50 ms to 1000 ms) in steps of 5. 5 Begin sending. The transceiver automatically switches to transmission mode. When FBK (Full Break-in) is selected: The transceiver immediately switches to reception mode when the key opens. When a delay time is selected: The transceiver switches to reception mode after the delay time that you have selected has passed. 6 Press [CLR] to exit. Note: FBK (Full Break-in) cannot be used with the TL-922/ 922A linear amplifier. ELECTRONIC KEYER This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the transceiver's rear panel. Refer to "Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)" {page 2} for details regarding this connection. The built-in keyer supports Iambic (squeeze) operation. ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE There are 2 modes of operation when using an electronic keyer for Iambic keying operation. Mode A completes the current key sequence you are sending when you release the paddles. Mode B sends one more key, opposite the current key you are sending, upon releasing the paddles. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 32. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "A" or "B" (default). 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. CHANGING KEYING SPEED The keying speed of the electronic keyer is fully adjustable. Selecting the appropriate speed is important in order to send error-free CW that other operators can copy solidly. Selecting a speed that is beyond your keying ability will only result in mistakes. You will obtain the best results by selecting a speed that is close to the speed used by the other station. 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode. "CW" appears. 2 Press [KEY (DELAY)]. The current keying speed appears. The default is 20 (wpm). 3 While keying the paddle and listening to the TX (transmission) sidetone, turn the MULTI/CH control to select the appropriate speed. The speeds range from 4 to 60 wpm, in steps of 1 wpm. The larger the number, the faster the speed. 4 Press [KEY (DELAY)] again to complete the setting. Note: When using the semi-automatic "Bug" function, the selected speed applies only to the rate that dots are sent. Invalid Break-In Operation You can make break-in operation invalid while performing the keying speed adjustment. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 43, and select "on" (default is "oFF"). "VOX" blinks when break-in operation is enabled. 34 RISE TIME OF CW The rise time of a CW signal is the time for the RF output to rise to its maximum power after the key is closed. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 35. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "1", "2", "4", or "6" (default). The default setting of 6 ms is fine for slow or medium keying speeds and normal weighting (dot/ dash ratio). 1, 2, or 4 ms are good for faster keying speeds. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. AUTO WEIGHTING The electronic keyer can automatically change the dot/ dash weighting. Weighting is the ratio of dash length to dot length. The weighting changes with your keying speed automatically, thus making your keying easier for other operators to copy (default). Access Menu No. 36 to select "AUto" or "2.5" - "4.0" (in steps of 0.1) fixed weight ratio. The default is "auto". When a fixed weight ratio is selected, the dot/ dash weight ratio is locked, irregardless of the keying speed. Reverse Keying Weight Ratio Auto Weighting increases the weighting as you increase your keying speed. However, the electronic keyer also can decrease the weighting as you increase your keying speed. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 37, and select "on". The default is OFF. When setting Menu No. 36 to "Auto", refer to the following. Reverse Keying Weight Keying Speed (wpm) 4-24 25-44 45-60 OFF 1:2.8 1:3.0 1:3.2 ON 1:3.2 1:3.0 1:2.8 BUG KEY FUNCTION The built-in electronic keyer can also be used as a semi-automatic key. Semi-automatic keys are also known as "Bugs". When this function is ON, dots are generated in the normal manner by the electronic keyer. Dashes, however, are manually generated by the operator by holding the keyer paddle closed for the appropriate length of time. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 38 and select "on". The default is OFF. Note: When the Bug Key function is ON, CW Message Memory (see below) cannot be used. CW MESSAGE MEMORY This transceiver has 4 memory channels for storing CW messages. Each memory channel can store approximately 50 characters (equivalent of 250 dots). These memory channels are ideal for storing contest exchanges that you want to send repeatedly. Stored messages can be played back to check message content or for transmitting. The electronic keyer has a function that allows you to interrupt playback and manually inject your own keying. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 33 and select "on". The default is OFF. The electronic keyer can also repeatedly play back the message that you stored. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 56 and select "on". The default is OFF. For repetitive message playback, you can change the interval between each series of messages. Use Menu No. 57 and select the time in the range of 0 to 60 seconds, in steps of 1 second. Note: ? This function cannot be used when the Bug Key function is ON. ? Operating the keyer paddle while Menu No. 33 is OFF, cancels message playback. Even if message playback does not stop because of your keying start timing, you can cancel playback by pressing [clr], ? When the constant recording function of the optional VGS-1 is ON, you cannot use [rx/4 (rec)]._ Storing CW Messages 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode. "CW" appears. 2 Press and hold [CH1 (REC)], [CH2 (REC)], [CH3 (REC)], or [RX/4 (REC)] to select a memory channel to be recorded. If Constant Recording is ON (Menu No. 55), you cannot store a message to [RX/4 (REC)] {page 60}. The default is ON. 3 Begin sending using the keyer paddle. The message you send is stored in memory. 4 To complete the message storage, press [CLR] or [CH1 (REC)]/ [CH2 (REC)]/ [CH3 (REC)]/ [RX/4 (REC)] to stop. When the number reaches 100(%), the memory becomes full and recording automatically stops. Note: If you do not operate the keyer paddle after starting to record a message, a pause is stored in the channel. 35 Checking CW Messages without Transmitting 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode. "CW" appears. 2 If Break-in is ON, press [VOX (LEV)] to turn VOX OFF. 3 Press [CH1 (REC)], [CH2 (REC)], [CH3 (REC)], or [RX/4 (REC)] to select the channel to be played back. The message is played back. • To play back the messages stored in the other channels in sequence, press the corresponding channel keys during playback. Up to 4 channels can be queued at the same time. • While playing back the messages, you can also adjust the keyer speed by pressing [KEY (DELAY)] and turning the MULTI/CH control. • To interrupt playback, press [CLR]. Transmitting CW Messages Messages can be transmitted using Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in or manual TX/ RX switching. 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode. "CW" appears. 2 To use Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in, press [VOX (LEV)]. "VOX" appears. If you are not using Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in, press [SEND]. 3 Press [CH1 (REC)], [CH2 (REC)], [CH3 (REC)], or [RX/4 (REC)] select the channel to be played back. The message is played back and transmitted automatically. • To transmit the messages stored in the other channels in sequence, press the corresponding channel keys during playback. Up to 4 channels can be queued at the same time. • While playing back the messages, you can also adjust the keyer speed by pressing [KEY (DELAY)] and turning the MULTI/CH control. • To cancel transmission, press [CLR]. Changing the Inter-message Interval Time For the message playback repeat, access Menu No. 56 and select "on". You can also change the interval playback time of the message. Access Menu No. 57 and select the time in the range of 0 to 60 seconds, in steps of 1 second. Note: Menu Nos. 56 and 57 settings are shared with the voice communication modes when the optional VGS-1 is installed. Changing the CW Sidetone Volume Turning the AF control does not change the CW sidetone playback volume. To change the CW sidetone volume, access Menu No. 04 and select "OFF", or "1" to "9". The default is "5". Insert Keying If you operate a CW keyer manually while playing back a recorded CW message, the transceiver stops playing back the message. However, during contests or regular QSOs, you may sometimes want to insert a different number or message at a certain point in the recorded message. In this case, first record the CW message as usual {page 34}, without the additional number or message you want to insert. Then, access Menu No. 33 and select "on". Now, if you operate a CW keyer while you play back a recorded message, the transceiver pauses the playback of the recorded message, instead of stopping it. When you finish sending the number or message with the keyer, the transceiver resumes playback of the message. FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you would sometimes use SSB mode (USB or LSB) just to watch and listen to CW signals. It is fine just to monitor those CW signals but you have experienced that changing the mode from SSB to CW results in losing the target CW signal. This is because the frequency on the display always shows the true carrier frequency for all modes. If you want the transceiver to shift the reception frequency to trace the receiving CW signal when changing the mode from SSB (USB or LSB) to CW, switch this function ON. The transceiver shifts the reception frequency when changing the mode from SSB to CW, so you can still hear the target signal and instantly transmit the signal in CW without adjusting the frequency. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 42. 2 Press [M.IN] to select "on". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. 36 AUTO CWTX IN SSB MODE If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you can configure the transceiver to change the operating mode from SSB (USB or LSB) to CW and then * transmit in CW mode automatically when you operate the CW keyers. The mode automatically changes from USB to CW and LSB to CWR, regardless of the setting for Menu No. 42 (Frequency correction for changing SSB to CW). Therefore, when the CW signal is received in SSB mode, you can operate the paddle or keyer to immediately communicate CW with another station. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No. 41. 2 Press [M.IN] to select "on". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Note: You must switch the CW Break-in function ON to change the mode and transmit in CW mode {page 32}. MIC UP/ DWN KEY PADDLE MODE This function allows you to send CW messages without using an optional paddle {page 2}. The Mic [UP] key can be used as the dot paddle and the Mic [DWN] key can be used as the dash paddle. To activate Mic UP/ DWN key Paddle mode: 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No. 40. 2 Press [M.IN] to select "PA". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Press and hold Mic [DWN] to send dots or Mic [UP] to send dashes in CW mode. 4 To exit Mic UP/ DWN key Paddle mode, access Menu No. 40 and select "PP. SWAP DOT AND DASH PADDLE POSITIONS This function reverses the position of the dot and dash paddle positions. As a default, the left paddle sends dots and the right paddle sends dashes. When this function is ON, the left paddle will send dashes and the right paddle will send dots. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No. 39. 2 Press [M.IN] to select "on". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. • The left paddle now sends dashes and the right paddle now sends dots. To return to the normal paddle positions, access Menu No. 39 and select "oFF". 37 CHAPTER 8 DATA COMMUNICATIONS RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) RTTY is the data communications mode with the longest history. It was originally designed for use with mechanical teletypewriters which were often used before personal computers became common. Now you can easily start operating RTTY with a personal computer and MCP. Unlike Packet, each time you type a letter, it is transmitted over the air. What you type is transmitted and displayed on the computer screen of the recipient. RTTY operation uses frequency shift keying (FSK) and the 5-bit Baudot code or the 7-bit ASCII code to transmit information. For cable connections, refer to "RTTY OPERATION" {page 68}. For further information, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. 1 Access Menu No. 44 and select an FSK shift. • FSK shift is the difference in frequencies between a mark and a space. • The 170 Hz shift (default) is normally used on the Amateur bands for the RTTY. 2 Access Menu No. 45 and select a key-down polarity. • Select "oFF" (default) to transmit a mark when keying down or "on" to transmit a space. 3 Access Menu No. 46 and select "2175" (high tone) or "1275" (low tone) for mark. • High tone (default) is commonly used nowadays. 4 Select an operating frequency. 5 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] to select FSK mode. • "FSK" appears. • If necessary, access Menu No. 67 to configure the appropriate audio output level for your MCP. The audio output level of ANO (ACC2 connector/ pin 3) changes {page 65}. The AF control cannot be used to adjust the audio level for your MCP. 6 Some stations may be operating in Reverse shift. In this case, press and hold [CW/FSK (REV)] to reverse the shift (the upper sideband is used). • "FSR" appears. • Traditionally, the lower sideband is used for FSK operation. Press and hold [CW/FSK (REV)] again to return to the lower sideband. "FSK" appears. 7 Follow the instructions provided with your MCP and enter a command from your computer to transmit. • The TX-RX LED changes from green (RX) to red (TX). 8 Begin sending data from your computer. • Press and hold [PWR (TX MONI)] to monitor your signals. Press and hold [PWR (TX MONI)] again to quit this function. 9 When finished transmitting, enter a command from your computer to return to reception mode. • The TX-RX LED changes from red (TX) to green (RX). The following frequencies (measured in kHz) are commonly used for RTTY operation: U.S.A./ Canada: IARU Region 1 (Europe/ Africa) 1800-1840: 1838-1842 3605 - 3645 (DX: 3590): 3580 - 3620 7080-7100 (DX: 7040): 7035 - 7045 10140 -10150: 10140 - 10150 14070 - 14099.5: 14080-14099.5 18100-18110: 18101 - 18109 21070-21100: 21080-21120 24920 - 24930: 22920 - 24929 28070-28150: 28050-28150 PHASE-SHIFT KEYING 31 BAUD (PSK31) PSK31 is a digital modulation method used in amateur radio communications. You can perform data communications in real-time using a keyboard, like RTTY. Additionally, because of the narrow bandwidth (31.25 Hz) you can even use PSK31 on congested frequencies. Another merit to PSK31 is that it can be enjoyed with a simple antenna and low transmit power. Using the sound function of your PC along with PSK31 software, many amateur radio operators enjoy PSK31. • Refer to "TNC AND MCP" {page 69} for connections. When managing PSK31 using the sound capability of a PC, use SSB mode. Set AGC to fast. Turn off the speech processor. Refer to "EXTERNAL AUDIO SETTINGS" {page 58} for Audio Settings. For further information, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. 38 CHAPTER 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE DSP FILTERS Kenwood digital signal processing (DSP) technology is adapted to this transceiver. Using DSP filtering (AF), you can control the bandwidth, cancel the multiple jamming beat, and reduce the noise level. CHANGING THE DSP FILTER BANDWIDTH For improving interference reduction capability, this transceiver also provides IF filters designed using DSP technology. When in SSB, FM, or AM mode, you can change the filter bandwidth by altering its low and/ or high cut-off frequency. For CW, FSK, and DATA modes, you can change the filter bandwidth by directly specifying a bandwidth. Changing the filter bandwidth does not affect the current receive frequency. • The meter display changes, based on the bandwidth you are setting up. SSB/FM/AM Mode 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode. 2 Turn the LO/WIDTH control clockwise to raise the low cut-off frequency, or counterclockwise to lower the low cut-off frequency. Mode Low cut Frequency (Hz): Default SSB/ FM 0, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000: 300 Hz AM 0, 100, 200, 300: 100 Hz Turn the HI/SHIFT control clockwise to raise the high cut-off frequency, or counterclockwise to lower the high cut-off frequency. Mode High cut Frequency (Hz): Default SSB/ FM 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800,2000, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3400, 4000, 5000: 2600 Hz AM 2500,3000, 4000,5000: 5000 Hz Note: The cut-off frequencies can be adjusted independently for each operating mode. When you change the operating mode, the previous setting is recalled for each operating mode. CW/FSK Mode 1 Select CW or FSK mode. 2 Turn the LO/WIDTH control clockwise to increase the bandwidth (wide), or counterclockwise to decrease the bandwidth (narrow). Mode: Bandwidth Selection (Hz): Default CW: 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500: 500 Hz FSK: 250, 500, 1000, 1500: 500 Hz 3 As for CW, you can further adjust the shift frequency for the pass band. Turn the HI/SHIFT control clockwise to increase the shift frequency (high), or counterclockwise to decrease the shift frequency (low). Shift Frequency (Hz): Default 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 1000: 800 Hz Data Mode Select Data mode (USB-DATA/LSB-DATA). Turn the LO/WIDTH control clockwise to increase the bandwidth (wide), or counterclockwise to decrease the bandwidth (narrow). Bandwidth Selection (Hz): Default 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500: 2500 Hz 3 Turn the HI/SHIFT control clockwise to increase the shift frequency (high), or counterclockwise to decrease the shift frequency (low). Shift Frequency (Hz): Default 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2210: 1500 Hz IF Filter A and B This transceiver has 2 built-in IF filters: A and B. The IF Filter settings are stored with the last settings of the LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls. Press [IF FIL] to toggle between IF Filter setting A and B. • "Za\" appears when IF filter setting A is selected and "ilk" appears when IF filter setting B is selected. 39 Press and hold [IF FIL] to momentarily display each setting value of the DSP filter band as follows: SSB/ AM/ FM mode: High cut Frequency > Low cut Frequency CW/ SSB data mode: Shift Frequency > Bandwidth FSK mode: Bandwidth only AUTO NOTCH FILTER (SSB) The Auto Notch filter automatically locates and attenuates any single interfering tone within the receive pass band. This function operates digitally at the IF filter level, hence it can affect your S-meter reading and may also affect (slightly attenuate) your desired signal. However, controlling the AGC level by notching out the strong interfering beat signals could bring up the desired SSB signal that is covered by the interfering beat signal. If the interfering tone is weak, you may find that Beat Cancel eliminates them more effectively. Press and hold [BC (A.NOTCH)] to toggle the Auto Notch Filter ON and OFF. • "A.NOTCH" appears when this function is ON. • The interfering beat signals are notched out. Auto Notch Tracking Speed If the interfering beat signals change the tone frequency randomly, you can adjust the Auto Notch tracking speed. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 24 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select the level from FIX (0), and 1 to 4. • Level 1 is the slowest beat tone tracking speed and Level 4 is the fastest. FIX terminates the beat tone tracking. Adjust this parameter manually to remove the beat signal if necessary. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. MANUAL NOTCH FILTER (SSB/ CW/ FSK) Use manual notch when you want to vary the width of the notch while verifying the interfering signal. 1 Press [NOTCH (WIDE)] to toggle the Manual Notch Filter ON and OFF. "NOTCH" appears when this function is ON. 2 Turn the NOTCH control to adjust to the point where beat noise just disappears. Notch Filter Bandwidth Press and hold [NOTCH (WIDE)] to toggle the Notch filter bandwidth between NORMAL and WIDE. • "NOTCH W" appears when the Notch filter bandwidth is set to WIDE. BEAT CANCEL (SSB/AM) Two types of Beat Cancel DSP filters are available. Beat Cancel 1 (BC1) is effective for removing a weak beat or continuous beat signals. Beat Cancel 2 (BC2) is effective for removing intermittent beat signals, such as CW signals. Press [BC (A.NOTCH)] to cycle through Beat Cancel 1, Beat Cancel 2, and OFF. • "BC1" or 'BC 2" appears when the Beat Cancel function is ON. • The interfering beat signals are removed. NOISE REDUCTION (ALL MODES) This transceiver provides 2 types of Noise Reduction functions (NR1 and NR2) for reducing random noise which interferes with the desired signal. NR1 differs, depending on the reception mode. When receiving a voice call in SSB/ FM/ AM mode, noise reduction uses a spectrum subtraction system. When receiving a non-voice call in CW/ FSK mode, noise reduction uses a LMS adaptive filter which emphasizes the periodic signal. NR2 uses a SPAC format, which extracts a periodic signal from within the received signal. Press [NR (LEV)] to cycle between NR1, NR2, and OFF. • "NR1" or 'NR 2" appears, depending on which noise reduction filter is selected. 40 Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment NR1 uses an adaptive filter to reduce the noise element from the received signals. When the S/N ratio is reasonably good in SSB, using NR1 will improve the S/N further. While NR1 is ON, you can further adjust the noise reduction level by pressing and holding [NR (LEV)], then turning the MULTI/CH control to select the level from 1 to 10. The default is 5. The level is saved separately for SSB/FM/AM and CW/FSK. Setting the NR2 Time Constant You can change the correlation time for NR2 (SPAC). When in SSB mode, select the correlation time that allows you to hear signals with clarity. When receiving CW, it is best to select the longest correlation time that allows reliable reception. The longer the correlation time, the better the S/N ratio. When NR2 is ON, press and hold [NR (LEV)], then turn the MULTI/CH control to select the correlation time from 2 to 20 ms. The default is 20 ms. Note: ? When using Noise Reduction 1 in SSB, FM, or AM mode, the beat signal is suppressed along with the normal signal. This is not a malfunction. ? Using Noise Reduction 2 in SSB mode may lower the clarity of signals or induce pulse noise, depending on the conditions. NOISE BLANKER The Noise Blanker is designed to reduce pulse noise such as that generated by automobile ignitions. The Noise Blanker does not function in FM mode. • NB1 performs blanking through an analog circuit. NB2 performs blanking using DSP. Press [NB (LEV)] to cycle between Noise Blanker 1, Noise Blanker 2, and OFF. • "NB1" or "NB 2" appears, depending on which Noise Blanker is selected. You can further adjust the Noise Blanker level from 1 to 10. The default level is 6. Press and hold [NB (LEV)], then turn the MULTI/CH control to adjust the Noise Blanker level. • "NB LV." and the current level appear on the sub-display. Note: ? The Noise Blanker is available only for SSB, CW, FSK, and AM modes. ? Increasing the Noise Blanker level degrades the intermodulation characteristics of the transceiver. ? For effective Noise Blanker operation, experiment with both NB1 and NB2 on each band. ? When using Noise Blanker 2 and a CW signal is received, there are times when the received signal may be distorted. This is not a malfunction. PRE-AMPLIFIER Switching the pre-amplifier OFF may help reduce interference from adjacent frequencies. Press [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to toggle the pre-amplifier ON and OFF. • "PRE" appears when this function is ON. The ON/ OFF setting will be automatically stored in the current band. Each time you select the same band, the same setting will be automatically selected The frequency range of each band is provided in the table below (under "ATTENUATOR"). ATTENUATOR The Attenuator reduces the level of received signals. This function is useful when there is strong interference from adjacent frequencies. Press [ATT (RX ANT)] to toggle the attenuator ON and OFF. • "ATT" appears when this function is ON. The ON/ OFF setting will be automatically stored in the current band. Each time you select the same frequency band, the attenuator setting will be automatically recalled. The frequency range of each band is shown below. Frequency Band (MHz): Pre-amplifier (Default): Attenuator (Default) 0.03 - 0.522: OFF: OFF 0.522-2.5: OFF: OFF 2.5-4.1: OFF: OFF 4.1 - 6.9: OFF: OFF 6.9 - 7.5: OFF: OFF 7.5 - 10.5: ON: OFF 10.5 - 14.5: ON: OFF 14.5-18.5: ON: OFF 18.5-21.5: ON: OFF 21.5-25.5: ON: OFF 25.5 - 30.0: ON: OFF 30.0 - 60.0: ON: OFF CW REVERSE (RECEPTION) This function pivots the BFO from the default position (USB) to another position (LSB) in CW mode. It is sometimes effective to remove the interfering signals from the IF passband by pivoting the BFO. 1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until "CW" appears. 2 Press and hold [CW/FSK (REV)]. • "CW" changes to "CWR". 3 To recover the default BFO position, press and hold [CW/FSK (REV)] again. • "CWR" changes to "CW". 41 CHAPTER 10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS This transceiver provides you with 110 memory channels, numbered 00 to 99 and P0 to P9, for storing operating frequency data, modes, and other information. Memory channels 00 to 99 are called Conventional Memory Channels. Memory channels P0 to P9 are designed for programming VFO tuning ranges and scan ranges. The data you can store is listed below. Conventional memory channels are used for storing data you will often recall. For example, you may store the frequency where you regularly meet your club members. Parameter Channel 00-99 Channel P0-P9 RX Frequency Yes Yes1 (simplex) TX Frequency Yes Mode for RX Yes Yes1 (simplex) Mode for TX Yes Programmable VFO Start/ End Frequencies No Yes Tone Frequency Yes Yes CTCSS Frequency Yes Yes Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF Status Yes Yes Memory Name Yes Yes Memory Channel Lockout ON/OFF Yes1 Yes1 1 Changing the data after recalling a memory channel overwrites the contents of the channel. STORING DATA IN MEMORY There are 2 methods used for storing transmission/ reception frequencies and associated data in memory channels 00 to 99. Use either method, depending on the relationship of the reception and transmission frequencies you store: • Simplex channels: RX frequency = TX frequency • Split-frequency channels: RX frequency TX frequency Memory channels P0 to P9 can also be used as simplex channels. Note: When RIT or XIT is ON, the frequency that includes the RIT or XIT offset will be stored. Simplex Channels 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. • "-*?" or "-*(D" appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select the frequency, mode, etc., to be stored. 3 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • "M.SCR" appears. • To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the storage process, press [CLR]. 4 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel. • You can also select a channel by entering a 2-digit number, such as 12, using the numeric keys. Press [ENT], [1.8 (1)], [3.5 (2)] for example. 5 Press [M.IN] again to store the data. • The previous data stored in the channel is overwritten. Split-Frequency Channels 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. • "^0" or appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select the frequency, mode, etc., to be stored. • This frequency and mode will be used for transmitting. 3 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select the other VFO. 4 Select the reception frequency and mode. 5 Press [SPLIT]. • "SPLIT" appears. 6 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the storage process, press [CLR]. 7 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel. • You can also select a channel by entering a 2-digit number, such as 12, using the numeric keys. Press [ENT], [1.8 (1)], [3.5 (2)] for example. 8 Press [M.IN] to store the data. • The previous data stored in the channel is overwritten. Note: When subtone frequencies differ between TX and RX while performing memory-VFO split operation, the subtone frequency for TX will be stored in the memory channel. 42 MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL There are 2 modes which allow you to retrieve frequencies and associated data that you stored in a memory channel: Memory Recall and Memory Scroll. Memory Recall In this mode, the transceiver receives and transmits using a frequency that you retrieve. You can temporarily change the frequency and associated data without overwriting the contents of the memory channel when Menu No. 18 is ON (default is OFF). 1 Press [M/\f] to enter Memory Recall mode. • The memory channel that was last selected appears. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel. • Continuously holding down Mic [UP]/ [DWN] steps the transceiver through the memory channels until the key is released. • Memory channels which contain no data are skipped. • You cannot change memory channels while transmitting. 3 To exit Memory Recall mode, press [M/V]. Note: If Menu No. 18 is set to "on", the frequency of the memory channel can be changed. Memory Scroll Use this mode to check the contents of the memory channels without changing the current reception frequency. In this mode, frequencies you retrieve are not used for receiving and transmitting. 1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • The memory channel that was last selected appears. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to step through the memory channels. • You can also change channels by entering a 2-digit number. Press [ENT], [24 (8)], [28 (9)] for example. 3 To exit Memory Scroll mode, press [CLR]. • The transceiver re-displays the memory channel or VFO frequency that was selected before you activated Memory Scroll. Note: Do not press [M.IN] again after entering Memory Scroll mode. Pressing [M.IN] results in over-writing the current VFO data to the memory channel you selected. Temporary Frequency Changes After retrieving frequencies and associated data in Memory Recall mode, you can temporarily change the data without overwriting the contents of the memory channel. 1 Access Menu No. 18 and select "on". • Skip this step when changing only the associated data (not the frequency). 2 Recall a memory channel. 3 Change the frequencies and associated data. • Use only the Tuning control to select a frequency. 4 If necessary, for future use, store the changed data in another memory channel. Refer to "Channel ¦» Channel Transfer" {below}. Note: If Menu No. 18 is set to "on", the frequency of the memory channel can be changed. MEMORY TRANSFER Memory >VFO Transfer After retrieving frequencies and associated data from Memory Recall mode, you can copy the data to the VFO. This function is useful, for example, when the frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency stored in a memory channel. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [M>V]. • When a simplex channel is recalled, the data is copied to VFO A or VFO B, depending on which VFO was used to recall the channel. • When a split channel is recalled, the RX data is copied to VFO A and the TX data is copied to VFO B. Note: Pressing [M>V] after temporarily changing the retrieved data copies the new data to the VFO. Channel * Channel Transfer You can also copy channel information from one memory channel to another. This function is useful when storing frequencies and associated data that you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • To exit Memory Scroll mode, press [CLR]. 3 Select the memory channel where you would like the data copied, using the MULTI/CH control. 4 Press [M.IN]. Channel 00 - 99 m Channel 00 - 99 RX frequency ¦» RX frequency TX frequency TX frequency Mode for RX ¦* Mode for RX Mode for TX ¦* Mode for TX Tone frequency ¦» Tone frequency CTCSS frequency - CTCSS frequency Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status - Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Memory Name - Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Channel 00 - 99 Channel P0 - P9 RX frequency - TX/RX frequency Start frequency - — End frequency — Mode for RX Mode for TX/RX TX frequency - — Mode for TX — Tone frequency - Tone frequency CTCSS frequency - CTCSS frequency Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Memory Name Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Channel P0 - P9 Channel 00 - 99 TX/RX frequency - RX frequency TX frequency Mode for TX/RX Mode for RX Mode for TX Start frequency - — End frequency — Tone frequency - Tone frequency CTCSS frequency - CTCSS frequency Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Memory Name - Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Channel P0 - P9 Channel P0 - P9 TX/RX frequency - TX/RX frequency Start frequency - Start frequency End frequency End frequency Mode for TX/RX Mode for TX/RX Tone frequency Tone frequency CTCSS frequency - CTCSS frequency Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Tone/ CTCSS ON/ OFF status Memory Name Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Note: After copying, the Memory Channel Lockout turns OFF. 43 STORING FREQUENCY RANGES Memory channels P0 to P9 allow you to store frequency ranges for VFO tuning and Program Scan. Program Scan is described in the next chapter. To tune or scan frequencies within a specified range, store the start and end frequencies for that range in advance. 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. 2 Select the desired start frequency. 3 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the storage process, press [CLR]. 4 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel in the range of P0 to P9. 5 Press [M.IN] to store the start frequency in the memory channel. "ENDINPUT" appears on the sub-display. 6 Turn the Tuning control or MULTI/CH control to select the end frequency. 7 Press [M.IN] to store the end frequency in the memory channel. The previous data stored in the channel is overwritten. 44 Confirming Start/ End Frequencies Use this procedure to check the start and end frequencies that you stored in channels P0 to P9. 1 Press [M>V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel from P0 to P9. 3 Press [A/B (A=B)] to check the start frequency, then press [A/B (A=B)] again to check the end frequency. Programmable VFO Using the start and end frequencies that you stored in channels P0 to P9, Programmable VFO restricts the frequency range that you can tune with the Tuning control. One application of this function is to help you operate within the authorized frequency limits of your license. 1 Press [M>V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel from P0 to P9. You can now only tune from the start frequency to the end frequency, using the Tuning control. Note: Pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN] or turning the MULTI/CH control changes the memory channel number while in Programmable VFO mode. MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT You can lock out memory channels that you prefer not to monitor during Memory Scan. Memory Scan is described in the next chapter {page 48}. 1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired memory channel. 3 Press [CLR]. • Do not hold down the [CLR] key. Holding [CLR] for more than approximately 2 seconds will erase the contents of the memory channel. • A dot appears beside the right-most digit of the memory channel number to indicate the channel has been locked out. • Repeatedly pressing [CLR] toggles between adding and removing the channel from the scan list. ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS If there are memory channels that you will not recall in the future, you may prefer erasing the contents of those channels. 1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select the desired memory channel. • You can also select a channel by entering a 2-digit number. Press [ENT], [7 (3)], [10 (4)] for example. 3 Press and hold [CLR]. • A long beep sounds to confirm that the channel data has been erased. MEMORY CHANNEL NAME You can assign a name to each memory channel, with a maximum of 8 alpha-numeric characters. Note: You cannot name the Quick Memory channels. 1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel. 3 Press [Q-MR]. 4 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the desired alpha-numeric character. You can move the cursor to the left by pressing [Q-M.IN], or to the right by pressing [Q-MR]. Press [CL] to erase the character at the cursor. 5 After selecting all the necessary characters for the memory channel name, press [MENU] to store the name. 6 When you recall a memory channel with a name, the name is displayed on the sub-display along with the memory channel number. QUICK MEMORY Quick Memory is designed to quickly and temporarily save data without specifying a particular memory channel. Use Quick Memory to store data you will not use in future operating sessions. For example, as you tune across the band looking for DX, it is convenient to store stations that you want to contact. You can quickly jump between several different memory channels as you monitor them. Quick Memory channels can store the following data: VFO A frequency and operating mode VFO B frequency and operating mode RIT ON/ OFF XIT ON/OFF RIT/ XIT offset frequency FINE ON/OFF Noise Blanker ON/ OFF DSP Beat Cancel OFF/1/2 DSP Noise Reduction OFF/1/2 IF Notch DSP filter bandwidth Simplex/ Split 45 NUMBER OF QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS This transceiver provides up to 10 Quick Memory channels. You can adjust the number of available channels by accessing Menu No. 17 and selecting "3", "5" (default), or "10". * STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY Each time you store a new frequency, all previously stored frequencies are bumped to the next respective Quick Memory channel. When all 10 memory channels contain frequencies, storing one more frequency bumps the contents of memory channel 9 off the stack (the data is lost). The following diagram illustrates how the Quick Memory stacks the data in memory each time you press [Q-M.IN]. You can store data in the Quick Memory only when you operate the transceiver in VFO mode. 1 Select the frequency, mode, etc., on the transceiver VFO. 2 Press [Q-M.IN]. • Each time you press [Q-M.IN], the current VFO data is written to the Quick Memory. Note: When RIT or XIT is ON, the ON status and the offset will also be stored. RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS You can recall a Quick Memory channel only when you operate the transceiver in VFO mode. 1 Press [Q-MR]. • The current memory channel number appears. • If there is no data stored in any Quick Memory channel, the data cannot be recalled to the current VFO; an error beep sounds. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select a Quick Memory channel. • You cannot change memory channels while transmitting. 3 To exit, press [Q-MR] again. Note: Memory channels cannot be changed while using the TF-SET function. TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES After recalling a Quick Memory channel, you can temporarily change the data without overwriting the contents of the channel. You can change the frequency even when you select "oFF" in Menu No. 18. 1 Press [Q-MR]. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select a Quick Memory channel. 3 Change the frequencies and associated data. 4 To store the changed data in the Quick Memory, press [Q-M.IN]. • This action stores the new data in the current channel and bumps the old frequency to the next higher Quick Memory channel. 5 To exit, press [Q-MR] again. Note: Memory channel data can also be changed while using the TF-SET function. QUICK MEMORY > VFO TRANSFER This function copies the contents of the recalled memory channel to the VFO. 1 Recall a Quick Memory channel. 2 Press [M>V]. Note: Pressing [M>V] after temporarily changing the recalled data copies the new data to the VFO. ERASING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS 1 Recall a Quick Memory channel. 2 Press and hold [CLR]. • A confirmation message appears on the display. 3 Press [CLR]. • The channel data has been erased. 46 CHAPTER 11 SCAN NORMAL SCAN Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating efficiency. This transceiver provides the following types of scans: Scan Type Purpose Normal Scan: VFO Scan: Scans the entire frequency range of the transceiver. Program Scan: Scans the specific frequency ranges stored in Memory channels P0 - P9. Memory Scan: All-Channel Scan: Scans all Memory channels, from 00 - 99 and P0 - P9 Group Scan: Scans the specific Memory channel groups. Quick Memory Scan : Scans the Quick Memory channels. Note: ? While using CTCSS in FM mode, Scan stops only for the signals that contain the same CTCSS tone that you selected. ? Pressing Mic [PTT] causes Scan to stop. NORMAL SCAN While operating the transceiver in VFO mode, 2 types of scanning are available. • VFO Scan The transceiver scans the entire frequency range of the transceiver. For example, if you are operating and receiving on the transceiver's VFO A at 14.195.00 MHz, it scans all the frequencies in the range of 30.00 kHz to 59.999.99 MHz. (Refer to the available VFO frequency range in the specifications.) • Program Scan By programming the start and end frequency in Memory channels P0 - P9, you can limit the scanning frequency range. Since there are 10 memory channels (P0 - P9) available for specifying the start and end frequencies, you can select 1 or more (a maximum of 10) ranges to scan. This is useful when you are waiting for a DX station on a certain frequency but the station may appear on a slightly higher or lower frequency. VFO SCAN VFO Scan scans the entire frequency range that is available for the current VFO. When the Program Scan frequency range is not programmed or no Scan Group is selected for the Program Scan, the transceiver also scans the entire frequency range available for the current VFO. The memory channel numbers P0 - P9 have alias names, "P.SCAN". "P.SCAN-P0" represents channel P0, "P.SCAN-P1" represents channel P1, "P.SCAN-P2" represents channel P2, and so on up to "P.SCAN-P9" which represents channel P9. If one or more Program Scan frequency ranges are programmed in P.SCAN-P0 to P9 (Memory channel numbers P0 - P9 in other words): 1 Press and hold [SCAN (SG.SEL)] in VFO mode. • "P.SCAN-Pn" appears on the sub-display (where n represents a number from 0 to 9). 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the Program Scan memory (P.SCAN-P0 to P.SCAN-P9). As you select the channel, "on" or "oFF" appears on the frequency display, "on" signifies that the selected P.SCAN is active for the Program Scan and "oFF" signifies that the selected P.SCAN is inactive for the Program Scan. Configure all P.SCAN channels (P.SCAN-P0 - P.SCAN-P9) as "oFF" by pressing [SCAN (SG. SEL)]. 3 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to return to the current VFO mode. 4 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to start the VFO Scan. 5 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to stop the VFO Scan. Note: ? While scanning, you can change the scan speed by turning the RIT/ XIT control. Turn the control clockwise/ counterclockwise to decrease/ increase the scan speed. The speed indicator appears on the sub-display, where P1 is the fastest speed and P9 is the slowest. ? You cannot change the VFO Scan speed in FM mode. PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan monitors the range between the start and end frequencies that you have stored in Memory channels P0 - P9 (P.SCAN-P0 - P9). Refer to "STORING FREQUENCY RANGES" {page 43} for details on how to store the start and end frequencies to these Memory channels. You can select a maximum of 10 memory channels (P.SCAN-P0 to P9) and sequentially scan the frequency ranges that you stored in these channels. If the current VFO frequency falls within the selected P.SCAN frequency range, Program Scan starts from the P.SCAN number and then continues to scan the next larger P.SCAN number. If the current VFO frequency is outside all of the P.SCAN frequency ranges, Program Scan starts from the smallest P.SCAN number that is selected as "on" (each P.SCAN can be set to either "on" or "oFF"). Note: At least one of the valid Program Scan channels (from P0 to P9) must be programmed and selected to perform Program Scan. If no P.SCAN (memory channel P0 - P9) is selected for Program Scan, the transceiver performs VFO Scan {above}. 1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B. 2 Press and hold [SCAN (SG.SEL)]. 47 3 Turn the MULTI/CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select the memory channel (P.SCAN-P0 to P.SCAN-P9). As you select the Memory Channel, "on" or "oFF" appears on the main frequency display, "on" signifies that the memory channel is active for the Program Scan and "oFF" signifies that the memory channel group is inactive for the Program Scan. 4 To activate the Program Scan frequency range, select the desired P.SCAN number by turning the MULTI/CH control. Then, press [M.IN] to select "on" for the P.SCAN (channel). When a channel is activated for Program Scan, "on" appears on the display. 5 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR] to return to the current VFO mode. 6 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to start the Program Scan. • To quickly move toward a desired frequency while scanning, turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • Turning the RIT/ XIT control clockwise decreases the scan speed and counterclockwise increases the speed, except while in FM mode. The current scan speed is shown on the display; P1 is the fastest speed and P9 is the slowest. • While in FM mode, Scan automatically stops on a frequency where a signal is present. The transceiver will either remain on that channel for a short time (Time-Operated mode) or until the signal drops out (Carrier-Operated mode), depending on which mode you select via Menu No. 22 {page 48}. 7 To stop Scan, press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR]. Note: ? If you have turned the SQL control clockwise, far beyond the squelch threshold while in FM mode, Scan may fail to stop at a channel where a signal is present. If this happens, turn the SQL control slightly counterclockwise. ? If you press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] before storing any frequency range for memory channels P0 to P9, the transceiver starts VFO scan. ? When the current receive frequency is within one of the ranges that you selected with channel numbers, Scan starts with the current frequency. The operating mode stored in the memory channel is used. ? The operating mode can be changed while scanning, but the memory channel will be overwritten with the changed mode. ? When the current Scan range is smaller than a single step of the MULTI/CH control, turning the control clockwise causes Scan to jump to the start frequency, and counterclockwise to the end frequency. ? Starting Program Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions. ? While in FM mode, Program Scan monitors rounded off frequencies regardless of the Menu No. 12 setting. PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for each memory channel from P0 to P9 so that Program Scan slows down the scanning speed. To specify the slow down frequency points, first program the start and end frequencies into a memory channel (P0 - P9). 1 Access Menu No. 19 to confirm that the function is ON (default is ON). 2 You can further configure the slow down frequency width. Access Menu No. 20 to select the range from 100 Hz to 500 Hz (default is 300 Hz). Note: If you select, for example, 500 Hz for Menu No. 20, the Program Scan slows down to a ±500 Hz width, centering the frequency you marked below. 3 Press and hold [M/V], then turn the MULTI/CH control to recall the memory channel (P0 - P9) for which you want to specify the scan slow down frequencies. 4 Turn the Tuning control to the center frequency point that you want the Program Scan to slow down. Then, press [Q-M.IN] to mark the slow down frequency point. • "*" appears. 5 Repeat step 4 to specify the center slow down frequency points. • You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for each channel. 6 If you want to clear a slow down frequency point that you previously stored, select the frequency that you stored, then press [Q-M.IN] at this frequency spot where "*" appears. • A confirmation beep sounds and "*" disappears. • To clear all slow down frequency points, press and hold [Q-M.IN]. 7 Press [A/B (A=B)] to return to VFO mode. 8 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to start the Program Scan with the slow down frequency point(s). Note: ? During Program Scan, you can turn the RIT/ XIT control to adjust the scanning speed. Turn the control clockwise/ counterclockwise to slow down/ speed up the scan. The Program Scan speed indicator appears on the main display during Program Scan; P1 is the fastest speed and P9 is the slowest. ? You cannot change the Program Scan speed in FM mode. ? Although you can specify the Program Scan slow down frequency point in FM mode, it does not function. ? When copying a Program Memory Channel, all frequency points are cleared. 48 SCAN HOLD This function stops Program Scan for approximately 5 seconds, then resumes Scan when you jump to the desired frequency by turning the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control, or by pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. To use this function, access Menu No. 21, and select "on". The default is OFF. MEMORY SCAN Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which you have stored frequencies (All-channel Scan) or only a desired group of memory channels (Group Scan). Scan automatically stops at a channel where a signal is present, regardless of the operating mode. The transceiver will either remain on that channel for a short time (Time-Operated mode) or until the signal drops out (Carrier-Operated mode). Use Menu No. 22 to select the mode. The default is "to" (Time-Operated). SCAN RESUME The transceiver stops scanning at the frequency (or memory channel) where a signal is detected. It then continues scanning according to which resume mode you have selected. You can choose one of the following modes. The default is Time-Operated mode. • Time-Operated mode ("to") The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or memory channel) for approximately 6 seconds, then continues to scan, even if the signal is still present. • Carrier-Operated mode ("co") The transceiver remains on the busy frequency (or memory channel) until the signal drops out. There is a 2 second delay between signal dropout and scan resumption. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 22. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "to" (Time-Operated) or "co" (Carrier-Operated). 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. You can lock out the memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning (refer to "Memory Channel Lockout"). ALL-CHANNEL SCAN Use the following procedure to scan all the memory channels that contain frequency data in sequence, ignoring the Memory Group number. 1 Select Time-Operated or Carrier-Operated mode via Menu No. 22. 2 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch threshold to mute the speaker. 4 Press and hold [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to enter Scan Group Select mode. • Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the Memory channel group. • MGROUP-0 represents Memory channels 0 - 9, MGROUP-1 represents Memory channels 10 - 19 and so on up to MGROUP-9 which represents Memory channels 90 - 99 and MGROUP-P which represents Memory channels P0 - P9. 5 As you select the Memory Groups using the MULTI/CH control, press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "oFF" for all Memory Groups. 6 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to return to Memory Recall mode. 7 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to start All-channel Scan. • Scan starts from the current memory channel and ascends up through the channel numbers. (The scan direction cannot be changed.) • To jump to a desired channel while scanning, turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 8 To stop Scan, press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR]. Note: ? If you have turned the SQL control clockwise, far beyond the squelch threshold, Scan may fail to stop at a channel where a signal is present. If this happens, turn the SQL control slightly counterclockwise. ? Starting Memory Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions. 49 GROUP SCAN 110 memory channels are divided into 11 groups so that you can select one or more groups to be scanned, depending on the situation. Memory Group When you store frequency data in a memory channel, the memory channel belongs to one of 11 groups as shown below. MGROUP-0 Memory Channel Nos. 00 - 09 MGROUP-1 Memory Channel Nos. 10 - 19 MGROUP-2 Memory Channel Nos. 20 - 29 MGROUP-3 Memory Channel Nos. 30 - 39 MGROUP-4 Memory Channel Nos. 40 - 49 MGROUP-5 Memory Channel Nos. 50 - 59 MGROUP-6 Memory Channel Nos. 60 - 69 MGROUP-7 Memory Channel Nos. 70 - 79 MGROUP-8 Memory Channel Nos. 80 - 89 MGROUP-9 Memory Channel Nos. 90 - 99 MGROUP-P Memory Channel Nos. P0 - P9 Scan Group Select You can select one or more groups to be scanned. First, select the groups to be scanned. 1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. • "M.CH" appears. 2 Press and hold [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to enter Scan Group Select mode. 3 As you turn the MULTI/CH control, the MGROUP number on the sub-display changes. • MGROUP-0 represents Memory channels 0 - 9, MGROUP-1 represents Memory channels 10 - 19 and so on up to MGROUP-9 which represents Memory channels 90 - 99 and MGROUP-P which represents Memory channels P0 - P9. 4 Press [M.IN] to select "on" to add the group to the Group Scan list. • If you do not want to scan the selected Group, press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "OFF". 5 Press and hold [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR]. to exit the Scan Group Select mode. Performing Group Scan Group Scan starts with the smallest group number and repeats the sequence. For example, if you selected "on" for MGROUP-3, MGROUP-5, and MGROUP-7, the transceiver scans the channels in MGROUP-3 > MGROUP-5 > MGROUP-7 > MGROUP-3 and so on. 1 Select Time-Operated or Carrier-Operated mode via Menu No. 22. 2 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch threshold. 4 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL] to start Memory Group Scan. • Scan ascends up through the channel numbers. (The scan direction cannot be changed.) • To jump to a desired channel while scanning, turn the MULTI/CH control or press and hold Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 5 To stop Scan, press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR]. Note: ? If you have turned the SQL control clockwise, far beyond the squelch threshold, Scan may fail to stop at a channel in which a signal is present. If this happens, turn the SQL control slightly counterclockwise. ? When the current channel is within one of the groups that you selected, Scan starts with the current channel. ? When the current channel is outside all the groups that you selected, Scan starts with the group number that is larger than and closest to the group number of the current channel. ? Starting Memory Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions. QUICK MEMORY SCAN 1 Press [Q-MR] to enter Quick Memory mode. 2 Press [SCAN (SG.SEL] to start Quick Memory Scan. • Scan starts from the current quick memory channel and ascends up through the channel numbers. (The scan direction cannot be changed.) 3 To stop Scan, press [SCAN (SG.SEL)] or [CLR]. 50 CHAPTER 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ANTENNAS ANT 1/ANT 2 Two antenna connectors are available for the HF/ 50 MHz band on the TX/ RX unit rear panel. Press and hold [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to select ANT 1 or ANT 2. • "ANT1" or "ANT 2" appears to indicate which antenna is selected. RX ANT Press and hold [ATT (RX ANT)] to toggle the RX ANT between enabled and disabled. • "S3" appears when the RX ANT is enabled. DRV Press and hold [METER (DRV)] to switch the DRV between enabled and disabled. Use the standard input of 1 mW for the linear amplifier and other connections. • "DRV" appears when the DRV is enabled The ANT 1, ANT 2, RX ANT, and DRV settings will automatically be stored in the antenna band memory. The next time you select the same band, the same antenna will be automatically selected. Antenna Selection Frequency Range (MHz) 0.03 - 0.522 10.5 - 14.5 0.522 - 2.5 14.5-18.5 2.5-4.1 18.5-21.5 4.1 -6.9 21.5-25.5 6.9-7.5 25.5-30.0 7.5 - 10.5 30.0 - 60.0 Note: ? Connect an external tuner to the ANT 1 connector only, then select ANT 1. The internal antenna tuner will be automatically bypassed when the transceiver is switched ON. ? The RX ANT can be used with less than 30 MHz. AP0 (Auto Power OFF) You can set the transceiver to switch OFF automatically if no keys or controls are pressed or adjusted for a certain period of time. One minute before the transceiver switches OFF, "CHECK" is output in Morse code. 1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH control to access Menu No. 78. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select the APO time from "oFF", "60", "120", or "180" minutes. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Note: ? The APO function works even if the transceiver is scanning. ? The APO timer starts counting down when no key presses, no control adjustments, and no command (COM connector) sequences are detected. AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER As explained in "ANTENNA CONNECTION" {page 1}, matching the impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna is important. To adjust the impedance between the antenna and the transceiver, you have the choice of using the internal antenna tuner or an external antenna tuner. This section describes how to use the internal antenna tuner. For the external antenna tuner, consult the instruction manual that comes with the tuner. 1 Select the transmit frequency. 2 Press and hold [PRE (ANT 1/2)] to select "ANT1" or "ANT 2". • If the external antenna tuner (AT-300) is connected to the ANT 1 connector, select ANT 2 to use the internal antenna tuner. The internal antenna tuner is automatically bypassed if the external antenna tuner is connected to ANT 1. 3 Press and hold [AT (TUNE)]. • CW mode is automatically selected and tuning begins. • "AT>T" blinks and the TX-RX LED lights red. • To cancel tuning, press [AT (TUNE)] again. • If the SWR of the antenna system is extremely high (more than 10:1), an alarm ("SWR" in Morse code) sounds and the internal antenna tuner is bypassed. Before attempting to tune again, adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR. 4 Monitor the display and check that tuning has successfully finished. • If the tuning was successful, "AT>T" stops blinking and the red TX-RX LED turns OFF. • If tuning does not finish within approximately 20 seconds, an alarm ("5" in Morse code) sounds. Press [AT (TUNE)] to stop the alarm and tuning. • If you want the transceiver to stay in transmission mode after the tuning completes, access Menu No. 51 and select "on". • To pass received signals through the internal antenna tuner, access Menu No. 52 and select "on". When this function is ON, "RT" or "RV] [LSB/USB] [CW/FSK] [FM/AM] Still operates to change between FM and FM Narrow (press and hold). [DATA] [MHz] [FINE] Still operates to cancel Frequency Lock (press and hold). [CWT] Still operates to turn AGC ON/ OFF (press and hold). [CLR] Still operates to turn Memory Channel Lockout ON/OFF. Also still operates to end a setting mode. [Q-M.R] Still operates to edit a Memory name. [Q-M.IN] Still operates to set or remove a Slow Scan Frequency point (press) or to remove all frequency points (press and hold). During Frequency Lock, the following functions which have been assigned to PF keys will not function: Key Comments [M.IN] [SCAN] Still operates for setting up scan groups (press and hold). [A/B] [A=B] [M/V] [SPLIT] [M>V] [REV] [Q-M.R] [Q-M.IN] [CWT] [UP] Still operates in Menu mode and TF-SET mode (in VFO mode). [DOWN] Still operates in Menu mode and TF-SET mode (in VFO mode). [EMERGENCY] PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS TRANSCEIVER FRONT PANEL There are 2 PF (Programmable Function) keys on the transceiver front panel: [PF A] and [PF B]. You can assign your own desired functions to these 2 keys by accessing Menu Nos. 79 and 80. MICROPHONE KEYS There are 4 microphone PF (Programmable Function) keys: [PF1], [PF2] , [PF3], and [PF4]. You can assign your own desired functions to these 4 keys via Menu Nos. 81 to 84. You can also reprogram the Mic [UP]/ [DWN] keys with your desired function by accessing Menu Nos. 85 and 86. Assign one of the following functions to each PF key. Selecting "OFF" assigns no function to the PF key. No. Function Remark 00-87 Menu No. 00-87 100 RX ANT 101 ANT1/2 102 VOX LEVEL 103 PROC LEVEL 104 AT/TUNE Possible press and hold 105 CAR 106 TX-MONI 107 KEY DELAY 108 DRV 109 REV 110 FM-N 111 F.LOCK 112 NB LEV 113 NR LEV 114 AUTO NOTCH 115 NOTCH WIDE 116 CH1 Possible press and hold 117 CH2 Possible press and hold 118 CH3 Possible press and hold 119 CH4 Possible press and hold 120 RX Possible press and hold 121 A=B 122 AGC SEL 123 TONE SEL 124 AGC OFF 125 Q-MR 126 Q-M.IN 127 DRV 128 SPLIT Mic [PF2] default 129 TF-SET 130 A/B Mic [PF1] default 131 SCAN Possible press and hold 132 M>V Mic [PF3] default 133 M.IN 134 CW T. 200 VOICE1 [PF A] default 201 VOICE2 [PF B] default 55 No. Function Remark 202 VOICE3 The lower meter when transmitting 203 MONITOR Mic [PF4] default 204 TX TUNE 205 DATA SEND The input voice from the data terminal is transmitted 206 DOWN Mic [UP] default 207 UP Mic [DWN]default 208 EMERGENCY Emergency frequency call (K type only) OFF No function Note: ? Assigned key functions may not work, depending on the setting. ? [AGC SEL] can be used in modes other than FM mode, and can set a step level of the chosen AGC time constant (FAST/SLOW). ? [TONE SEL] can also be used in FM mode while TONE or CTCSS is ON, DSP RX EQUALIZER EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO Use Menu No. 31 to change the receiver frequency responses of the target signal. You can select one from 8 different receiver profiles including the default flat response. Selecting any of the following items from the Menu causes "R