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Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual (96 pages)

HF/50MHz

Brand: Kenwood | Category: Transceiver | Size: 4.99 MB

Instruction Manual
1
Features
3
Notice to the User
3
Thank You
3
Before Starting
4
Market Codes
4
Writing Conventions Followed
4
Supplied Accessories
4
Precautions
5
Table of Contents
6
Contents
7
Chapter 1 Installation

9
- Antenna Connection
  9
- Ground Connection
  9
- Lightning Protection
  9
- DC Power Supply Connection
  9
- Utilizing the Bail
  10
- Replacing Fuses
  10
- Accessory Connections
  10
  - Front Panel
    10
    
    Headphones (PHONES)
    10
    
    Microphone (MIC)
    10
  - Rear Panel
    10
    
    External Speaker (EXT.SP)
    10
    
    Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)
    10
Chapter 2 Getting Acquainted

12
- Front Panel
  12
- Lcd Display
  15
- Rear Panel
  17
- Microphone
  17
Chapter 3 Operating Basics

18
- Switching Power On/ off
  18
- Adjusting the Volume
  18
  - Af (Audio Frequency) Gain
    18
  - Rf (Radio Frequency) Gain
    18
- Selecting Vfo a or Vfo B
  18
- Selecting a Band
  19
- Selecting a Mode
  19
- Adjusting the Squelch
  20
- Tuning a Frequency
  20
- Multi-Function Meter
  20
- Transmitting
  21
  - Selecting Transmission Power
    21
  - Microphone Gain
    21
Chapter 4 Menu Setup

22
- What Is a Menu
  22
- Menu A/ Menu B
  22
- Menu Access
  22
- Quick Menu
  22
  - Programming the Quick Menu
    22
  - Using the Quick Menu
    22
- Menu Configuration
  23
Chapter 5 Basic Communications

29
- Ssb Transmission
  29
- Am Transmission
  29
- Fm Transmission
  30
- Narrow Bandwidth for Fm
  30
- Cw Transmission
  30
  - Auto Zero-Beat
    31
  - Tx Sidetone/ Rx Pitch Frequency
    31
  - Carrier Level
    31
Chapter 6 Enhanced Communications

32
Chapter 7 Communicating Aids

37
- Reception
  37
  - Selecting Your Frequency
    37
    
    Direct Frequency Entry
    37
    
    Frequency Entry History
    37
    
    Using the Mhz Key
    37
    
    Quick QSY
    37
    
    Fine Tuning
    38
    
    Tuning Control Adjustment Rate
    38
    
    Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B)
    38
  - Rit (Receive Incremental Tuning)
    38
  - Agc (Automatic Gain Control)
    38
    
    AGC Time Constant Adjustment
    38
  - Transmission
    39
  - Vox (Voice-Operated Transmission)
    39
    
    Microphone Input Level
    39
    
    Delay Time
    39
    
    Anti-VOX Adjustment
    39
    
    Data VOX
    39
    
    Data VOX Delay Time
    40
    
    USB/ ACC2 VOX Gain
    40
  - Speech Processor
    40
    
    Speech Processor Effect
    40
  - Xit (Transmit Incremental Tuning)
    40
  - Customizing Transmission Signal Characteristics
    41
    
    TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM)
    41
    
    TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB-DATA)
    41
    
    TX Equalizer (SSB/ SSB-DATA / FM/ FM-DATA/ AM/ AM-DATA)
    41
  - Transmit Inhibit
    41
  - Busy Lockout
    41
  - Changing Frequency While Transmitting
    41
- Cw Break-In
  42
  - Using Semi Break-In or Full Break-In
    42
- Electronic Keyer
  42
  - Electronic Keyer Mode
    42
  - Changing Keying Speed
    42
    
    Invalid Break-In Operation
    42
  - Rise Time of Cw
    43
  - Auto Weighting
    43
    
    Reverse Keying Weight Ratio
    43
  - Bug Key Function
    43
  - Cw Message Memory
    43
    
    Storing CW Messages
    43
    
    Checking CW Messages Without Transmitting
    44
    
    Transmitting CW Messages
    44
    
    Erasing a CW Message
    44
    
    Changing the Inter-Message Interval Time
    44
    
    Changing the CW Sidetone Volume
    44
    
    Insert Keying
    44
- Frequency Correction for Cw
  45
- Morse Code Decoder
  46
  - Threshold Level Adjustment
    46
Chapter 8 Data Communications

47
- Radio Teletype (Rtty)
  47
- Phase-Shift Keying 31 Baud (Psk31)
  47
Chapter 9 Rejecting Interference

48
- Dsp Filters
  48
- Noise Blanker
  50
- Pre-Amplifier
  50
- Attenuator
  50
- Cw Reverse (Reception)
  50
Chapter 10 10 Memory Features

51
- Memory Channels
  51
  - Storing Data in Memory
    51
    
    Simplex Channels
    51
    
    Split-Frequency Channels
    51
  - Memory Recall and Scroll
    52
    
    Memory Recall
    52
    
    Memory Scroll
    52
    
    Temporary Frequency Changes
    52
  - Memory Transfer
    52
    
    Memory ➡ VFO Transfer
    52
    
    Channel ➡ Channel Transfer
    52
  - Storing Frequency Ranges
    53
    
    Conﬁ Rming Start/ End Frequencies
    54
    
    Programmable VFO
    54
  - Memory Channel Lockout
    54
  - Erasing Memory Channels
    54
  - Memory Channel Name
    54
- Quick Memory
  54
Chapter 11 Scan

56
- Normal Scan
  56
  - Vfo Scan
    56
  - Program Scan
    56
  - Program Scan Partially Slowed
    57
  - Scan Hold
    58
- Memory Scan
  58
  - Scan Resume
    58
  - All-Channel Scan
    58
  - Group Scan
    59
    
    Memory Group
    59
    
    Scan Group Select
    59
    
    Performing Group Scan
    59
- Quick Memory Scan
  59
Chapter 12 12 Operator Conveniences

60
- Antennas
  60
  - Ant 1/ Ant 2
    60
  - Rx Ant
    60
  - Drv
    60
    
    Selecting the DRV Connector Function
    60
- APO (Auto Power OFF)
  60
- Automatic Antenna Tuner
  60
  - Presetting
    61
- Auto Mode
  61
- Beep Function
  62
- Display
  63
  - Brightness
    63
  - Backlight Color
    63
- Panel Key Double Function Response Time
  63
- Linear Amplifier Control
  63
- Lock Functions
  64
  - Frequency Lock Function
    64
- Programmable Function Keys
  64
  - Transceiver Front Panel
    64
  - Microphone Keys
    64
- Dsp Rx Equalizer
  65
  - Equalizing Receiving Audio
    65
  - Rx Monitor
    66
- Time-Out Timer
  66
- Transverter
  66
  - Frequency Display
    66
  - Transmission Output Power
    66
- Tx Monitor
  66
- Tx Power
  66
- Tx Tune
  67
  - Adjusting the Transmit Output Power for Tx Tune
    67
- Quick Data Transfer
  67
  - Setting up
    67
    
    Equipment Needed
    67
    
    Connections
    67
  - Using Quick Transfer
    68
    
    Transferring Data
    68
    
    Receiving Data
    68
- Computer Control
  68
- Optional Vgs-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit
  70
  - Recording Messages
    70
  - Message Playback
    70
    
    Checking Messages
    70
    
    Sending Messages
    70
    
    Erasing a Recorded Message
    71
    
    Changing Inter-Message Interval Time
    71
    
    Changing Message Playback Volume
    71
  - Constant Recording
    71
  - Voice Guide
    71
    
    Voice Guide Announcement Volume
    74
    
    Voice Guide Announcement Speed
    74
    
    Voice Guide Announcement Language
    74
- Emergency Call (K Type Only)
  74
- Crossband Repeater
  74
  - Operation
    74
- DX Packetcluster Tune
  75
- Sky Command System II
  75
- Power on Message
  76
Chapter 13 13 Connecting Peripheral Equipment

77
- Terminal Descriptions
  77
  - Com Connector
    77
  - Acc2 Connector
    77
  - Remote Connector
    78
  - Ext.at Connector (for At-300)
    78
  - MIC Connector
    78
- Connecting to Data Communication Equipment
  79
- Connection to the Linear Amplifier
  81
  - Connection to the Tl-922
    81
  - Connecting a Typical Linear Amplifier
    81
- Antenna Tuner
  82
- Compatible Transceiver
  82
- DX Packetcluster Tune
  83
- Crossband Repeater
  83
Chapter 14 14 Installing Options

84
- Removing the Bottom Case
  84
- Vgs-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit
  84
- So-3 Tcxo
  85
- Reference Frequency Calibration
  85
- Mb-430 Mobile Bracket
  86
  - Precautions
    86
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

87
- General Information
  87
  - Service
    87
- Service Note
  87
- Cleaning
  87
- Firmware Updating
  87
  - About Firmware Updating
    87
  - Verifying the Firmware Version
    87
- Troubleshooting
  88
- Microprocessor Reset
  91
  - Initial Settings
    91
  - Vfo Reset
    91
  - Full Reset
    91
- Operation Notices
  92
  - DC Power Supply
    92
  - Internal Cooling Fan
    92
  - Internal Beats
    92
  - Agc
    92
  - 60 M BAND OPERATION
    92
Chapter 16 Optional Accessories

93
- 16 Optional Accessories
  93
Chapter 17 Specifications

94
- 17 Specifications
  94

Kenwood TS-590SG Service Manual (155 pages)

HF / 50MHz TRANSCEIVER

Brand: Kenwood | Category: Transceiver | Size: 8.74 MB

Front and Rear Panel Facilities View
1
Table of Contents
2
Disassembly for Repair
3
Circuit Description
5
- Receiver Circuit
  8
- LO3 Frequency Shift Data
  8
- BPF Range
  9
- Selecting an if Filter
  10
- Criteria for Selecting the RX-1 or RX-2 Path
  10
- From the Second if to the AF Output
  11
- First Mixer
  12
- MCF Adjustment
  13
- IF Filter
  14
- Noise Blanker Circuit (NB Circuit)
  15
- Transmitter Circuit
  15
- From Transmission Signal (TIF) to Drive Output
  16
- From the Drive Output to the Antenna Terminal
  16
- Functions Relating to Transmission
  17
- Modulation Input Path
  17
- Transmit Power Control
  17
- Digital Control Circuit
  18
- Modulation Output Path
  18
- Recoding a Message
  18
- Constant Received Audio Recording Function
  18
- Display Circuit
  19
- Control Unit
  20
- Final Unit
  20
Components Description
20
- Display Unit
  22
- TX-RX Unit
  22
- Main MCU
  27
Semiconductor Data
27
- Panel MCU
  28
- Semiconductor Data
  29
- Extended I/O Port
  31
Parts List
34
Exploded Diagrams
81
Exploded View
81
Packing
84
- Updating the Firmware
  85
- Required Test Equipment
  85
Adjustment
85
- Service Jig
  86
- Adjustment Mode
  86
- Display Check
  88
- PLL Section
  88
- Receiver Section
  89
- Transmitter Section
  94
- Adjustment Points (Upper Side)
  97
- Adjustment Points (Lower Side)
  98
Terminal Function
99
PC Board
106
- Control Unit (Xc1-021X-XX) (A/3)
  110
- Display Unit (Xc1-0220-00)
  118
- Tx-Rx Unit (Xc1-024X-XX)
  122
Interconnection Diagram
126
Block Diagram
128
Level Diagram
130
Optional Accessories
132
- DC Power Supply)
  132
- ARCP-590G (Radio Control Program)
  132
- ARHP-590G (Radio Host Program)
  132
- ARUA-10 (USB Audio Controller)
  132
Specifications
133
Schematic Diagram
147

Kenwood TS-590SG Manual (76 pages)

HF/50MHz, in-depth manual

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Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual (37 pages)

HF / 50MHz TRANSCEIVER

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Instruction Manual
1
Features
3
Notice to the User
3
Thank You
3
Before Starting
4
Market Codes
4
Writing Conventions Followed
4
Supplied Accessories
4
Precautions
5
Table of Contents
6
Contents
7
Chapter 1 Installation

9
- Antenna Connection
  9
- Ground Connection
  9
- Lightning Protection
  9
- DC Power Supply Connection
  9
- Utilizing the Bail
  10
- Replacing Fuses
  10
- Accessory Connections
  10
  - Front Panel
    10
    
    Headphones (PHONES)
    10
    
    Microphone (MIC)
    10
  - Rear Panel
    10
Chapter 7 Communicating Aids

10
- External Speaker (EXT.SP)
  10
- Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)
  10
Chapter 2 Getting Acquainted

12
- Front Panel
  12
- Lcd Display
  15
- Rear Panel
  17
- Microphone
  17
Chapter 3 Operating Basics

18
- Switching Power On/ off
  18
- Adjusting the Volume
  18
  - Af (Audio Frequency) Gain
    18
  - Rf (Radio Frequency) Gain
    18
- Selecting Vfo a or Vfo B
  18
- Selecting a Band
  19
- Selecting a Mode
  19
- Adjusting the Squelch
  20
- Tuning a Frequency
  20
- Multi-Function Meter
  20
- Transmitting
  21
  - Selecting Transmission Power
    21
  - Microphone Gain
    21
Chapter 4 Menu Setup

22
- What Is a Menu
  22
- Menu A/ Menu B
  22
- Menu Access
  22
- Quick Menu
  22
  - Programming the Quick Menu
    22
  - Using the Quick Menu
    22
- Menu Configuration
  23
- Character Entry
  29
Chapter 5 Basic Communications

30
- Ssb Transmission
  30
- Fm Transmission
  30
- Am Transmission
  31
- Narrow Bandwidth for Fm
  31
- Cw Transmission
  31
  - Auto Zero-Beat
    32
- Tx Sidetone/ Rx Pitch Frequency
  32
- Carrier Level
  32
- Power on Message
  32
Chapter 6 Enhanced Communications

33

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