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...METER 12 TRANSMITTING 13 SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER 13 MICROPHONE GAIN 13 CHAPTER 4 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU 14 MENU A/ MENU B 14 MENU ACCESS 14 QUICK MENU 14 PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU 14 USING THE QUICK MENU 14 MENU CONFIGURATION 15 CHAPTER 5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION 21 AM TRANSMISSION 21 ...THE FREQUENCY SPLIT SPECIFIED BY A DXer 24 TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 24 TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET 24 SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT TRANSMISSION 25 FM REPEATER OPERATION 25 TRANSMITTING A TONE 26 Activating the Tone Function...
...METER 12 TRANSMITTING 13 SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER 13 MICROPHONE GAIN 13 CHAPTER 4 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU 14 MENU A/ MENU B 14 MENU ACCESS 14 QUICK MENU 14 PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU 14 USING THE QUICK MENU 14 MENU CONFIGURATION 15 CHAPTER 5 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION 21 AM TRANSMISSION 21 ...THE FREQUENCY SPLIT SPECIFIED BY A DXer 24 TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SEARCH FOR THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY 24 TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET 24 SHIFTABLE RX FREQUENCY DURING SPLIT TRANSMISSION 25 FM REPEATER OPERATION 25 TRANSMITTING A TONE 26 Activating the Tone Function...
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...or decreases when you to use different transmission and reception frequencies {page 24}. Press and hold to enter the Split RX frequency setup mode. [TF-SET] During split-frequency operation, press to monitor or change the parameters of the current DSP filter DSP filter bandwidth {page 40}. [... keypad number 0. [CLR] Press to exit from the Quick Memory {page 47}, while in VFO mode. In CW mode, Press to select Menu A or Menu B. While in Menu mode, press to toggle the Morse Code Decoder ON and OFF. Press and hold to clear a memory channel {page 46}. [ENT] Press ...
...or decreases when you to use different transmission and reception frequencies {page 24}. Press and hold to enter the Split RX frequency setup mode. [TF-SET] During split-frequency operation, press to monitor or change the parameters of the current DSP filter DSP filter bandwidth {page 40}. [... keypad number 0. [CLR] Press to exit from the Quick Memory {page 47}, while in VFO mode. In CW mode, Press to select Menu A or Menu B. While in Menu mode, press to toggle the Morse Code Decoder ON and OFF. Press and hold to clear a memory channel {page 46}. [ENT] Press ...
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... to step the operating frequency up or down {page 29}. When CTCSS is not being used for selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu mode {page 14} and for the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) {page 30}. SQL control Turn to ...36} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 63}. Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 51}. [MENU] Press to enter Menu mode {page 14}. [CH1 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires VGS-1 ...or OFF {page 32}. You can assign a function to cycle through the Tone settings: Tone, CTCSS, CTCSSx, or OFF {page 26}.
... to step the operating frequency up or down {page 29}. When CTCSS is not being used for selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu mode {page 14} and for the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) {page 30}. SQL control Turn to ...36} or voice message (requires VGS-1 option) {page 63}. Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 51}. [MENU] Press to enter Menu mode {page 14}. [CH1 (REC)] Press to play back a CW {page 36} or voice message (requires VGS-1 ...or OFF {page 32}. You can assign a function to cycle through the Tone settings: Tone, CTCSS, CTCSSx, or OFF {page 26}.
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...page 27}. " " appears when the RX Equalizer function is OFF {page 30}. " " appears when the Tone function is set to Normal. Appears when the Auto Mode function is set to Wide. Appears while in narrow FM mode {page 11}. Appears when the receiver's attenuator is selected {page 40}. Appears ... function is selected {page 40}. -- Appears when IF filter B is ON. Appears when the MHz Step function is ON {page 42}. In Menu mode, it displays the Menu No. -- Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON {page 29}. " " appears when Auto Notch is ON, and blinks during Tone ...
...page 27}. " " appears when the RX Equalizer function is OFF {page 30}. " " appears when the Tone function is set to Normal. Appears when the Auto Mode function is set to Wide. Appears while in narrow FM mode {page 11}. Appears when the receiver's attenuator is selected {page 40}. Appears ... function is selected {page 40}. -- Appears when IF filter B is ON. Appears when the MHz Step function is ON {page 42}. In Menu mode, it displays the Menu No. -- Appears when the Noise Blanker 1 or 2 is ON {page 29}. " " appears when Auto Notch is ON, and blinks during Tone ...
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...ANT) to continuously change the operational function of its USB ports {pages 62}. Press and hold these keys {page 56} 9 You can also change the settings. EXT.SP 8 jack Mate with a 13-pin male DIN connector for connecting an external speaker {page 2}. The PADDLE jack mates with a USB ...connector for HF low bands to the internal electronic keyer. MICROPHONE PTT (Push-to step the VFO frequency, Memory Channels, or Menu selections up and down . If you are using these keys to -Talk) switch The transceiver is placed in Transmission mode when this non-locking ...
...ANT) to continuously change the operational function of its USB ports {pages 62}. Press and hold these keys {page 56} 9 You can also change the settings. EXT.SP 8 jack Mate with a 13-pin male DIN connector for connecting an external speaker {page 2}. The PADDLE jack mates with a USB ...connector for HF low bands to the internal electronic keyer. MICROPHONE PTT (Push-to step the VFO frequency, Memory Channels, or Menu selections up and down . If you are using these keys to -Talk) switch The transceiver is placed in Transmission mode when this non-locking ...
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...preference for frequencies 9.5 MHz and over. Likewise, while in USB mode press [DATA] to toggle between AM and AM-DATA mode. Access Menu No. 27 then press [M.IN] to select "on" to select LSB or USB mode. When it is ON, " " appears. ..., while in LSB-DATA or USB-DATA mode, you can further add the frequency borders to the Auto Mode selection {page 53}. 11 Frequency Default Setting (MHz)/ Key Type Range Mode (MHz) 1 2 3 K [1.8 (1)] E 1.62 ~ 2 1.8/ CW 1.83/ CW 1.82/ CW 1.84/ CW 1.84/ CW 1.81/ CW K [3.5 (2)] E 3 ~ 4 3.8/ 3.5/ 3.7/ LSB LSB LSB 3.79/ LSB [7 (3)] K...
...preference for frequencies 9.5 MHz and over. Likewise, while in USB mode press [DATA] to toggle between AM and AM-DATA mode. Access Menu No. 27 then press [M.IN] to select "on" to select LSB or USB mode. When it is ON, " " appears. ..., while in LSB-DATA or USB-DATA mode, you can further add the frequency borders to the Auto Mode selection {page 53}. 11 Frequency Default Setting (MHz)/ Key Type Range Mode (MHz) 1 2 3 K [1.8 (1)] E 1.62 ~ 2 1.8/ CW 1.83/ CW 1.82/ CW 1.84/ CW 1.84/ CW 1.81/ CW K [3.5 (2)] E 3 ~ 4 3.8/ 3.5/ 3.7/ LSB LSB LSB 3.79/ LSB [7 (3)] K...
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... MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power. 3 Press [PWR (TX MONI)] or [CLR] to complete the setting. The microphone sensitivity is still reliable. TRANSMITTING For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT]. • The TX-RX LED lights red. 3 ... receive. AM: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects your normal voice. FM: Access Menu No. 53 and select "1" (Normal), "2" (Medium), or "3" (High) for the microphone gain. For other microphones, select either "1" (Normal) or "2" ...
... MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power. 3 Press [PWR (TX MONI)] or [CLR] to complete the setting. The microphone sensitivity is still reliable. TRANSMITTING For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT]. • The TX-RX LED lights red. 3 ... receive. AM: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects your normal voice. FM: Access Menu No. 53 and select "1" (Normal), "2" (Medium), or "3" (High) for the microphone gain. For other microphones, select either "1" (Normal) or "2" ...
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.../CH control to select the desired Menu No. • Each time you change the current setting for relaxed local ragchewing. By switching from the Quick Menu, press [FINE (F.LOCK)] again. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MENU]. • The Menu No. Or, 2 operators may share a single transceiver by dedicating one Menu to the Quick Menu has no effect on this transceiver...
.../CH control to select the desired Menu No. • Each time you change the current setting for relaxed local ragchewing. By switching from the Quick Menu, press [FINE (F.LOCK)] again. MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MENU]. • The Menu No. Or, 2 operators may share a single transceiver by dedicating one Menu to the Quick Menu has no effect on this transceiver...
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HELLO/ EDIT KENWOOD OFF/ 1 ~ 6 4 1 ~ 10 1 1/ 2/ 3 2 Ref. Page 81 70 55 55 55 OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 10 OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 10 OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 10 OFF/ 1~ 20 (1 step) 10 0 ~ 4 (1 ... CONTROL CHANGE RATE PER REVOLUTION Rounds off VFO frequencies changed by using the MULTI/CH control 14 FREQUENCY ROUNDING OFF WHEN USING MULTI/CH CONTROL MENU SETUP 4 Settings** Default** - MENU CONFIGURATION Category Operator Interface Volume Voice Guide Tuning Description No.
HELLO/ EDIT KENWOOD OFF/ 1 ~ 6 4 1 ~ 10 1 1/ 2/ 3 2 Ref. Page 81 70 55 55 55 OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 10 OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 10 OFF/ 1 ~ 20 (1 step) 10 OFF/ 1~ 20 (1 step) 10 0 ~ 4 (1 ... CONTROL CHANGE RATE PER REVOLUTION Rounds off VFO frequencies changed by using the MULTI/CH control 14 FREQUENCY ROUNDING OFF WHEN USING MULTI/CH CONTROL MENU SETUP 4 Settings** Default** - MENU CONFIGURATION Category Operator Interface Volume Voice Guide Tuning Description No.
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4 MENU SETUP Category Tuning (continued) Description No. Page OFF/ ON 29 K type: OFF E type: ON OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 [kHz] 29 5 OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 [kHz] 29 0.5 OFF/ 5/ 6.25/ 10/ ... cut 31 TX FILTER FOR SSB/AM LOW CUT TX filter for SSB/AM high cut 32 TX FILTER FOR SSB/AM HIGH CUT Settings** Default** Ref.
4 MENU SETUP Category Tuning (continued) Description No. Page OFF/ ON 29 K type: OFF E type: ON OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 [kHz] 29 5 OFF/ 0.5/ 1/ 2.5/ 5/ 10 [kHz] 29 0.5 OFF/ 5/ 6.25/ 10/ ... cut 31 TX FILTER FOR SSB/AM LOW CUT TX filter for SSB/AM high cut 32 TX FILTER FOR SSB/AM HIGH CUT Settings** Default** Ref.
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... in SSB 47 AUTO CW TX WHEN KEYING IN SSB Frequency correction for changing SSB to CW 48 FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR SSB-TO-CW CHANGE Settings** Default** 10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500 [Hz] 300 2500/ 2600/ 2700/ 2800/ 2900/ 3000 [Hz] 2700 SOFT/ HARD HARD OFF/ HB1/ HB2/ FP/ BB1...] step) 800 1/ 2/ 4/ 6 [ms] 6 AUTO/ 2.5 ~ 4.0 (0.1 step) AUTO OFF/ ON OFF OFF/ ON OFF OFF/ ON OFF PF/ PA PF OFF/ ON OFF OFF/ ON OFF Ref. MENU SETUP 4 Category DSP Function (continued) Equalizer CW Description No.
... in SSB 47 AUTO CW TX WHEN KEYING IN SSB Frequency correction for changing SSB to CW 48 FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR SSB-TO-CW CHANGE Settings** Default** 10/ 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500 [Hz] 300 2500/ 2600/ 2700/ 2800/ 2900/ 3000 [Hz] 2700 SOFT/ HARD HARD OFF/ HB1/ HB2/ FP/ BB1...] step) 800 1/ 2/ 4/ 6 [ms] 6 AUTO/ 2.5 ~ 4.0 (0.1 step) AUTO OFF/ ON OFF OFF/ ON OFF OFF/ ON OFF PF/ PA PF OFF/ ON OFF OFF/ ON OFF Ref. MENU SETUP 4 Category DSP Function (continued) Equalizer CW Description No.
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.../ A-T R/ A-SUB R/ B OFF 22 58 58 58 52 52 55 55 64 35, 64 35, 64 60 OFF/ ON 61 OFF OFF/ ON 33 OFF 18 4 MENU SETUP Category CW (continued) FSK FM TX Control Transverter Antenna Tuner Linear Amp Message Split/ Transfer TX Inhibit Description No. Display* No Break-in operation... ANOTHER TRANSCEIVER Permit to write the transferred Split frequencies to 65 the target VFOs COPY SPLIT FREQUENCY DATA TO VFO TX inhibit 66 TX INHIBIT Settings** Default** OFF/ ON OFF 170/ 200/ 425/ 850 [Hz] 170 OFF/ ON OFF 1275/ 2125 [Hz] 2125 Ref.
.../ A-T R/ A-SUB R/ B OFF 22 58 58 58 52 52 55 55 64 35, 64 35, 64 60 OFF/ ON 61 OFF OFF/ ON 33 OFF 18 4 MENU SETUP Category CW (continued) FSK FM TX Control Transverter Antenna Tuner Linear Amp Message Split/ Transfer TX Inhibit Description No. Display* No Break-in operation... ANOTHER TRANSCEIVER Permit to write the transferred Split frequencies to 65 the target VFOs COPY SPLIT FREQUENCY DATA TO VFO TX inhibit 66 TX INHIBIT Settings** Default** OFF/ ON OFF 170/ 200/ 425/ 850 [Hz] 170 OFF/ ON OFF 1275/ 2125 [Hz] 2125 Ref.
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MENU SETUP 4 Category No. Page 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 31 32 32 32 68 33 63 63 19 Description Display* COM ... PKS POLARITY Busy lockout (TX) 81 BUSY FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT CTCSS mute control 82 CTCSS MUTE CONTROL PSQ control signal logic 83 PSQ OUTPUT LOGIC Settings** Default** 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200 9600 (bps) 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200 115200 (bps) ACC2/ USB ACC2 FRONT/ REAR FRONT 0 ~ 9 (1 step) 4 0 ~ 9 (1 step...
MENU SETUP 4 Category No. Page 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 31 32 32 32 68 33 63 63 19 Description Display* COM ... PKS POLARITY Busy lockout (TX) 81 BUSY FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT CTCSS mute control 82 CTCSS MUTE CONTROL PSQ control signal logic 83 PSQ OUTPUT LOGIC Settings** Default** 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200 9600 (bps) 4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400/ 57600/ 115200 115200 (bps) ACC2/ USB ACC2 FRONT/ REAR FRONT 0 ~ 9 (1 step) 4 0 ~ 9 (1 step...
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... 4 key assignment 97 MIC PF 4 KEY ASSIGNMENT Microphone DWN key assignment 98 MIC DOWN KEY ASSIGNMENT Microphone UP key assignment 99 MIC UP KEY ASSIGNMENT Settings** Default** OFF/ BSY/ SQL/ SND/ BSY-SND/ SQL-SND SQL DRO/ ANT DRO OFF/ 60/ 120/ 180 [min] OFF 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170, 200 ~ 210, OFF... 207 [DWN] 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170, 200 ~ 210, OFF 208 [UP] * The bolded lettering of the display message is what appears on the display while paused. ** Settings and default values may be modified. *** After changing this setting via the menu, turn the power OFF and then back ON to implement the change.
... 4 key assignment 97 MIC PF 4 KEY ASSIGNMENT Microphone DWN key assignment 98 MIC DOWN KEY ASSIGNMENT Microphone UP key assignment 99 MIC UP KEY ASSIGNMENT Settings** Default** OFF/ BSY/ SQL/ SND/ BSY-SND/ SQL-SND SQL DRO/ ANT DRO OFF/ 60/ 120/ 180 [min] OFF 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170, 200 ~ 210, OFF... 207 [DWN] 0 ~ 99, 120 ~ 170, 200 ~ 210, OFF 208 [UP] * The bolded lettering of the display message is what appears on the display while paused. ** Settings and default values may be modified. *** After changing this setting via the menu, turn the power OFF and then back ON to implement the change.
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... tune in narrow band FM but the reception IF filter bandwidth remains unchanged (Wide). While "NAR" appears, the TS-590SG transceiver transmits signals in another station, use Auto Zero-beat. however, select 3 (High) if other stations report that newer...-RX LED lights green or turns off , depending on the frequency, FM can switch the Microphone gain for communicating on using Menu No. 53. 1 (Normal) is weak. 5 Release Mic [PTT] to return to "FM". The deviation selection is very... may be the best method for additional information on the SQL control setting. 22
... tune in narrow band FM but the reception IF filter bandwidth remains unchanged (Wide). While "NAR" appears, the TS-590SG transceiver transmits signals in another station, use Auto Zero-beat. however, select 3 (High) if other stations report that newer...-RX LED lights green or turns off , depending on the frequency, FM can switch the Microphone gain for communicating on using Menu No. 53. 1 (Normal) is weak. 5 Release Mic [PTT] to return to "FM". The deviation selection is very... may be the best method for additional information on the SQL control setting. 22
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... adjust the carrier level. 1 Press and hold [MIC (CAR] again or press [CLR] to make the Auto Zero-beat adjustment. To change to complete the setting. 23 Refer to tune in a CW station. Note: ◆ When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is normally within the limits of CW that... the other station. 1 Tune to the CW signal using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you will reduce your key contacts are equal and selectable. Access Menu No. 40 to start Auto Zero-beat while CW is selected for you are called TX (transmission) sidetones. AUTO ZERO-BEAT Use Auto Zero-beat...
... adjust the carrier level. 1 Press and hold [MIC (CAR] again or press [CLR] to make the Auto Zero-beat adjustment. To change to complete the setting. 23 Refer to tune in a CW station. Note: ◆ When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is normally within the limits of CW that... the other station. 1 Tune to the CW signal using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you will reduce your key contacts are equal and selectable. Access Menu No. 40 to start Auto Zero-beat while CW is selected for you are called TX (transmission) sidetones. AUTO ZERO-BEAT Use Auto Zero-beat...
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... to select the transmission frequency. 6 Press [AGC/T (SEL] to turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 20. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "on". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. • When you switch the transceiver ON while this situation, you press [A/B (A=B)], the reception and...sudden DX from across the country or around the world. Even on a mountain top or other VFO to transmit. • Each time you can set to quit split-frequency operation. • " " disappears. 25 however, an XIT offset frequency is added to simplex communication, you can usually transmit...
... to select the transmission frequency. 6 Press [AGC/T (SEL] to turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 20. 2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select "on". 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. • When you switch the transceiver ON while this situation, you press [A/B (A=B)], the reception and...sudden DX from across the country or around the world. Even on a mountain top or other VFO to transmit. • Each time you can set to quit split-frequency operation. • " " disappears. 25 however, an XIT offset frequency is added to simplex communication, you can usually transmit...
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...CH control, frequencies are stored in each mode. 29 To disable this function, access Menu No. 14 and select "oFF" (default is ON). • In the AM broadcast band the step size will be set a different frequency step size for AM/ FM. • When changing the operating ... control. • Clockwise increases the frequency and counter-clockwise decreases the frequency. 3 Press [MHz] again to enter your frequency. You can also set to select your desired frequency. • Pressing [ENT] at any time fills the remaining digits (the digits you entered are rounded such...
...CH control, frequencies are stored in each mode. 29 To disable this function, access Menu No. 14 and select "oFF" (default is ON). • In the AM broadcast band the step size will be set a different frequency step size for AM/ FM. • When changing the operating ... control. • Clockwise increases the frequency and counter-clockwise decreases the frequency. 3 Press [MHz] again to enter your frequency. You can also set to select your desired frequency. • Pressing [ENT] at any time fills the remaining digits (the digits you entered are rounded such...
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...RIT offset frequency is particularly useful in the Memory channel. This represents the number of the active VFO to the left (except when Menu No. 56 is set your reception frequency by 5000 Hz in SSB mode the frequency step size is 10 Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK and 100 Hz... CW: Fast (" ") FSK: Fast (" ") AM/AM-DATA: Slow (" ") ■ AGC Time Constant Adjustment You can change your desired time constant value. 4 If you can pre-set up to the 1Hz digit but is shifted one position to the inactive VFO. 1 Select the frequency and mode on the display (" ": Slow, " ": Fast). 2 Press...
...RIT offset frequency is particularly useful in the Memory channel. This represents the number of the active VFO to the left (except when Menu No. 56 is set your reception frequency by 5000 Hz in SSB mode the frequency step size is 10 Hz for SSB/ CW/ FSK and 100 Hz... CW: Fast (" ") FSK: Fast (" ") AM/AM-DATA: Slow (" ") ■ AGC Time Constant Adjustment You can change your desired time constant value. 4 If you can pre-set up to the 1Hz digit but is shifted one position to the inactive VFO. 1 Select the frequency and mode on the display (" ": Slow, " ": Fast). 2 Press...
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...64257;rm that the setting of the VGS-1 is low when RF output level. the Full reset. If the problem persists, contact a KENWOOD authorized service center for the external equipment. So, the output power. you operate and talk in the TS-590SG has relatively fast response... time but it is NOT erased by performing a VFO Reset. • Memory channel data • Menu settings • Antenna tuner preset...
...64257;rm that the setting of the VGS-1 is low when RF output level. the Full reset. If the problem persists, contact a KENWOOD authorized service center for the external equipment. So, the output power. you operate and talk in the TS-590SG has relatively fast response... time but it is NOT erased by performing a VFO Reset. • Memory channel data • Menu settings • Antenna tuner preset...