INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PF
POWER
DSP SLOPE
HIGH LOW
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
N.R.
B.C.
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
VOX
CW TUNE
FILTER
SEND AT TUNE
A F
4
R F
6
RIT/XIT
UP
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
DOWN
MIC
PWR
KEY
LSB
USB
MR
PHONES
2
8
–
+
M.IN
RIT
ANT
REC
FINE
CW
FSK
0
10
4
5
6
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
MIC
CH
IF SHIFT
4
SQL
6
NB AGC/TONE REV
FM
AM
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
XIT
DELAY MENU 1MHz
2
8
CLR
ENT
SCAN
M>VFO
M.IN
0
10
Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System
ALL MODE MULTI-BANDER
TS-570S
HF TRANSCEIVER
TS-570D
KENWOOD CORPORATION
© B62-0898-00 (K,E,M)(MC)
09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
NOTICE TO THE USER
One or more of the following statements may be
applicable to this equipment.
APPLICABLE MODEL
This manual applies to the following model:
TS-570S: All mode multi-bander
FCC WARNING
TS-570D: HF Transceiver
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.
Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that
you identify the items listed in the table below. In
addition, it is safe to keep the box and the packing
material. You may need to repack the transceiver in
the future.
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.
Accessory
Microphone
Quantity
Part Number
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:
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1
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T91-0352-XX
E30-3157-XX
E07-0751-XX
E07-1351-XX
F05-2531-XX
F06-4027-XX
B62-0898-XX
DC power cable
7-pin DIN plug
13-pin DIN plug
Fuse (25 A)
Fuse (4 A)
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Instruction manual
Schematic/block diagrams1
(U.S.A. and Canada only)
•
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
Warranty card
(U.S.A., Canada, and
Europe only)
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1 For other markets, schematic and block diagrams are
available as options.
This transceiver is equipped with a bail on the bottom so
that you can angle the transceiver. Pull the bail forward
to the limit as shown:
THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing the KENWOOD TS-570 series.
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED
This Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications
System was developed by a team of engineers
determined to continue the tradition of excellence and
innovation in KENWOOD HF transceivers.
The writing conventions described below have been
followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary
repetition. This format is less confusing for the reader.
Reviewing the following information now will reduce
your learning period. That means less time will be
spent reading this manual; more time will be available
for operating.
This transceiver includes a 16-bit Digital Signal
Processing (DSP) unit to process audio frequencies. By
taking maximum advantage of DSP technology the
transceiver gives you enhanced interference reduction
capabilities and improves the quality of audio that you
transmit. You will find the differences when you fight
QRM and QRN in the new solar cycle. As you learn
how to use this transceiver, you also will find
KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”. For
example, each time you change the Menu No. in Menu
mode, you will see, on the display, scrolling messages
that tell what you are selecting.
Furthermore, a system of advisories is used as follows:
WARNING! ➡ Possibility of personal injury
CAUTION: ➡ Possibility of equipment damage
Note:
➡ Important information or operating tip
Instruction
What to Do
Press and release KEY.
Press [KEY].
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.
Press and hold KEY1 down,
then press KEY2. If there are
more than two keys, press and
hold down each key in turn
until the final key has been
pressed.
Press
[KEY1]+[KEY2].
Press KEY1 momentarily,
release KEY1, then press
KEY2.
Press
[KEY1], [KEY2].
FEATURES
Taking full advantage of DSP technology, this
transceiver
Press
[KEY]+ POWER ON.
With the transceiver power
OFF, press and hold KEY,
then switch ON the transceiver
power by pressing the
•
•
Provides high performance receive filters.
Enhances the Beat Cancel and Noise Reduction
tools.
POWER switch.
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•
Allows total customization of transmitted audio
through the use of functions such as the Transmit
Equalizer.
Note: Basic procedures are numbered sequentially to guide you
step-by-step. Additional information pertaining to a step, but not
essential to complete the procedure, is provided in bulleted form
following many steps.
Enables Automatic Zero-beating for CW operation.
To pursue user friendliness, this transceiver
•
•
•
When in Menu mode, scrolls messages to tell you
what you are selecting.
Allows you to quickly and easily save the current
transceiver settings in Quick memory.
Is equipped with a large, easy to read LCD display.
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS
CHAPTER 1
IV
AM TRANSMISSION .............................................22
CHAPTER 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING 23
INSTALLATION
1
ANTENNA CONNECTION .......................................1
GROUND CONNECTION ........................................2
LIGHTNING PROTECTION .....................................2
SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ....................... 23
TF-SET (TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SET) ......... 23
FM REPEATER OPERATION ................................24
SELECTING SUBTONE FREQUENCY............. 25
CONTINUOUS OR BURST SUBTONES?......... 25
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ..................... 2
REPLACING FUSES ...........................................2
FM CTCSS OPERATION .......................................25
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS .............................. 3
FRONT PANEL ....................................................3
Headphones (PHONES) ................................ 3
Microphone (MIC) ...........................................3
REAR PANEL ......................................................3
External Speaker (EXT SP) ............................ 3
Keys and Keyboards for
DIGITAL OPERATION............................................26
RTTY (FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING).............. 26
AMTOR/ PACKET/ PACTOR/ G-TORTM/ CLOVER 27
SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE ................................28
SATELLITE OPERATION.......................................28
CHAPTER 8
COMMUNICATING AIDS
29
CW Operation (PADDLE and KEY) ................ 3
RECEIVING ........................................................... 29
SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY ................... 29
Direct Frequency Entry..................................29
Using 1 MHz Steps .......................................29
Quick Changes .............................................29
Fine Tuning ................................................... 29
Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) .............. 30
RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) ......... 30
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)............... 30
RX EQUALIZER ................................................30
CHAPTER 2
YOUR FIRST QSO
4
RECEIVING .............................................................4
TRANSMITTING ......................................................5
CHAPTER 3
GETTING ACQUAINTED
6
FRONT PANEL ........................................................6
MICROPHONE ........................................................9
REAR PANEL ........................................................ 10
DISPLAY................................................................ 11
TRANSMITTING ....................................................31
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) ............. 31
Microphone Input Level .................................31
Delay Time....................................................31
SPEECH PROCESSOR ....................................32
XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING)....... 32
CUSTOMIZING TRANSMIT SIGNAL
CHAPTER 4
OPERATING BASICS
13
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ..............................13
ADJUSTING VOLUME...........................................13
AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN ...................... 13
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN ...................... 13
SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B..............................13
SELECTING A BAND.............................................13
SELECTING A MODE ............................................14
ADJUSTING SQUELCH ........................................14
SELECTING A FREQUENCY ................................14
FRONT PANEL METER .........................................14
CHARACTERISTICS .........................................33
Changing Transmit
Bandwidth (SSB/AM) ....................................33
Equalizing Transmit Audio (SSB/FM/AM) ...... 33
MONITORING TRANSMITTED SIGNALS ......... 33
TRANSMIT INHIBIT ...........................................33
CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE
TRANSMITTING ....................................................15
SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER .................... 15
MICROPHONE GAIN ........................................15
TRANSMITTING ................................................33
CW BREAK-IN ....................................................... 34
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR
FULL BREAK-IN ................................................34
CHAPTER 5
MENU SETUP
16
ELECTRONIC KEYER ...........................................34
CHANGING KEYING SPEED ............................34
AUTO WEIGHTING ...........................................34
Reversible Auto Weighting ............................34
CHANGING LOCKED-WEIGHT ........................ 35
BUG KEY FUNCTION........................................35
CW MESSAGE MEMORY .................................35
Storing CW Messages ..................................35
Checking CW Messages without Transmitting35
Transmitting CW Messages.......................... 35
WHAT IS A MENU?................................................16
MENU A/ MENU B .................................................16
MENU ACCESS.....................................................16
MENU CONFIGURATION ......................................17
CROSS REFERENCE FOR
MENU FUNCTIONS ..............................................19
CHAPTER 6
BASIC COMMUNICATING
20
SSB TRANSMISSION............................................20
CW TRANSMISSION .............................................21
AUTO ZERO-BEAT ............................................21
TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY ......... 21
CHAPTER 9
REJECTING INTERFERENCE
36
IF FILTER .............................................................. 36
CHANGING IF FILTER BANDWIDTH ............... 36
IF SHIFT ............................................................ 36
FM TRANSMISSION..............................................22
TX DEVIATION SELECTION .............................22
NOISE BLANKER ..................................................36
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ATTENUATOR ....................................................... 37
PREAMPLIFIER.....................................................37
Transferring Data ..........................................50
Receiving Data .............................................50
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2
COMPUTER CONTROL ........................................51
SETTING UP .....................................................51
Equipment Needed .......................................51
Connections..................................................51
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS .................. 51
DSP TOOLS .......................................................... 37
CHANGING RECEIVE BANDWIDTH ................ 37
SSB/ FM/ AM Modes.....................................37
CW/ FSK Modes ...........................................38
BEAT CANCEL ..................................................38
NOISE REDUCTION .........................................38
Changing NR1 Performance ........................ 38
Setting NR2 Time Constant .......................... 38
USING A TRANSVERTER .....................................51
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER............................52
PRESETTING ....................................................52
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DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT
CHAPTER 10 MEMORY FEATURES
39
(OPTIONAL) ..........................................................53
RECORDING MESSAGES ................................53
MESSAGE PLAYBACK......................................53
Checking Messages ......................................53
Sending Messages .......................................54
Changing Inter-message Interval .................. 54
Changing Volume..........................................54
MICROPROCESSOR MEMORY BACKUP ........... 39
4
CONVENTIONAL MEMORY ..................................39
STORING DATA IN MEMORY .......................... 39
Simplex Channels .........................................39
Split-Frequency Channels .............................40
MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL .................... 40
Memory Recall ..............................................40
Memory Scroll ...............................................41
Temporary Frequency Changes ................... 41
Memory-VFO Split Operation ....................... 41
MEMORY TRANSFER.......................................42
Memory ➡ VFO Transfer ..............................42
Channel ➡ Channel Transfer ....................... 42
STORING FREQUENCY RANGES................... 43
Confirming Start/End Frequencies ................ 43
Programmable VFO ......................................43
ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS ..................... 43
Full Reset .....................................................43
Memory Channel Lockout .............................44
5
VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) ........... 55
6
CHAPTER 13 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
56
CHAPTER 14 INSTALLING OPTIONS
57
REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE ........................ 57
DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT................... 57
VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT ....................... 58
YK-88C-1/ YK-88CN-1/ YK-88SN-1 FILTERS ........ 58
7
SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR (TCXO) ...........................................59
8
CHAPTER 15 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 60
COMPUTER ..........................................................60
COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER ..............................60
RTTY EQUIPMENT ...............................................61
LINEAR AMPLIFIER ..............................................61
ANTENNA TUNER ................................................61
MCP AND TNC ......................................................62
QUICK MEMORY ..................................................44
STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY ................... 44
RECALLING QUICK MEMORY......................... 45
TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES .......... 45
QUICK MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER.............. 45
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
CHAPTER 11 SCAN
46
PROGRAM SCAN .................................................46
SCAN HOLD......................................................46
CHAPTER 16
MAINTENANCE
63
MEMORY SCAN ....................................................47
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN .......................................47
GROUP SCAN...................................................47
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................63
SERVICE ........................................................... 63
SERVICE NOTE ................................................63
CLEANING ........................................................ 63
CHAPTER 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
48
INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS ..................................64
REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION ..... 64
ACCESSING THE INTERNAL FUSE ................ 64
MICROPROCESSOR RESET................................48
INITIAL SETTINGS ............................................48
PARTIAL RESET ...............................................48
FULL RESET .....................................................48
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................65
SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2 ....................................48
FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION .......................... 48
BEEP FUNCTION ..................................................49
DISPLAY DIMMER.................................................49
PROGRAM FUNCTION BUTTON ......................... 49
SPECIFICATIONS
68
70
82
APPENDIX: COM CONNECTOR PROTOCOL
INDEX
QUICK DATA TRANSFER......................................50
SETTING UP .....................................................50
Equipment Needed .......................................50
Connections..................................................50
USING QUICK TRANSFER ...............................50
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PRECAUTIONS
7 Ventilation
Please read all safety and operating instructions before
using this transceiver. For best results, be aware of all
warnings on the transceiver and follow these operating
instructions. Retain these safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
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 4 inches
(10 cm) between the rear of the transceiver and the
wall or operating desk shelf.
1 Power Source
Connect this transceiver only to the power source
described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the transceiver itself.
8 Water and Moisture
Do not use the transceiver near water or sources of
moisture. For example, avoid use near bathtubs,
sinks, swimming pools, and in damp basements and
attics.
2 Power Cable Protection
Route all power cables safely. Ensure the power
cables can neither be walked upon nor pinched by
items placed near or against the cables. Pay
9 Abnormal Odors
particular attention to locations near AC receptacles,
AC outlet strips and points of entry to the transceiver.
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 dealer or the
nearest Service Center for advice.
3 Electrical Shocks
Take care not to drop objects or spill liquids 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 this transceiver.
10 Heat
Locate the transceiver away from heat sources such
as radiators, stoves, amplifiers or other devices that
produce substantial amounts of heat.
11 Cleaning
4 Grounding and Polarization
Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint
thinner, gasoline or benzene to clean the cabinet.
Use a clean cloth with warm water or a mild
detergent.
Do not attempt to defeat methods used for
grounding and electrical polarization in the
transceiver, particularly involving the input power
cable.
12 Periods of Inactivity
5 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Disconnect the input power cable from the power
source when the transceiver is not used for long
periods of time.
Adequately ground all outdoor antennas used with
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 charges.
13 Servicing
Remove the transceiver’s enclosure only to do
accessory installations described by 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
14 Damage Requiring Service
DISCHARGE UNIT
Enlist the services of qualified personnel in the
following cases:
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
GROUND CLAMPS
a) The power supply or plug is damaged.
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
b) Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the
transceiver.
c) The transceiver has been exposed to rain.
6 Power Lines
d) The transceiver is operating abnormally or
performance has degraded seriously.
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 should
fail for any reason.
e) The transceiver has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged.
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INSTALLATION
1
|nstall and connect an antenna system
{page 1}.
Install and connect a DC power supply {page 2}.
Install a ground system that satisfies DC
and RF grounding requirements {page 2}.
Connect all accessories to the transceiver {pages 3, 60}.
Accessories include the following:
• Microphone
• Antenna Tuner
• CW Key
• Headphones
• External Speaker
• RTTY Equipment
• Linear Amplifier
Install lightning protection to protect the
antenna system, your personal safety,
and your property {page 2}.
• Computer
• TNC/ Multimode Communications
Processor
APPROX. LOSS (dB) PER 30 METERS (100 FEET) OF
CORRECTLY MATCHED 50 Ω LINE
ANTENNA CONNECTION
The type of the antenna system, consisting of the
antenna, ground, and feed line, will greatly affect the
successful performance of the transceiver. Use a
properly adjusted 50 Ω antenna of good quality to let
your transceiver perform at its best. Use a good-quality
50 Ω coaxial cable and a first-quality connector for the
connection. Match the impedance of the coaxial cable
and antenna so that the SWR is 1.5:1 or less. All
connections must be clean and tight.
•
Use only as a general guide. Specifications may vary
between cable manufacturers.
3.5 MHz
Transmission Line
14 MHz 30 MHz
2.3
4.3
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.4
1.0
0.93
0.80
6.4
2.6
2.3
2.3
2.1
2.0
1.4
1.2
RG-174, -174A
RG-58A, -58C
3D-2V
0.75
0.80
0.65
0.70
0.50
0.45
0.38
While the transceiver’s protection circuit will activate if
the SWR is greater than 2.5:1, do not rely on protection
to compensate for a poorly functioning antenna system.
High SWR will cause the transmit output to drop, and
may lead to radio frequency interference to consumer
products such as stereo receivers and televisions. You
may even interfere with your own transceiver. Reports
that your signal is garbled or distorted, especially at
peak modulation, may indicate that your antenna
system is not efficiently radiating the transceiver’s
power. If you feel a tingle from the transceiver’s cabinet
or the microphone’s metal fittings when you modulate,
you can be certain that, at the least, your coax
connector is loose at the rear of the radio and, at the
worst, your antenna system is not efficiently radiating
power.
RG-58, -58B
RG-58 Foam
RG-8X
5D-2V
RG-8, -8A, -9, -9A, -9B,
-213, -214, -215
N/A
0.29
0.29
0.24
0.24
N/A
0.80
0.60
0.60
0.50
0.48
0.48
0.37
0.33
0.29
0.26
0.25
0.21
0.16
1.0
5D-FB
RG-8 Foam
8D-2V
0.90
0.90
0.72
0.70
0.68
0.54
0.45
0.48
0.40
0.39
0.32
0.26
10D-2V
9913
Connect your antenna feed line to ANT 1. If you are
using two antennas, connect the second antenna to
ANT 2.
8D-FB
N/A
10D-FB
CAUTION:
◆
TRANSMITTING WITHOUT FIRST CONNECTING AN
ANTENNA OR OTHER MATCHED LOAD MAY DAMAGE THE
TRANSCEIVER. ALWAYS CONNECT THE ANTENNA TO THE
TRANSCEIVER BEFORE TRANSMITTING.
N/A
12D-FB
RG-17, -17A
1/2" Hardline
20D-2V
0.13
0.12
< 0.10
< 0.10
< 0.10
◆
USE A LIGHTNING ARRESTOR TO PREVENT FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER.
3/4" Hardline
7/8" Hardline
N/A: Not available
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1 INSTALLATION
First connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC
power supply and check that polarities are correct
(Red: positive, Black: negative). Then connect the
connectorized end of the DC power cable to the
DC 13.8 V power connector on the transceiver rear
panel. Press the DC power cable connector firmly into
the connector on the transceiver until the locking tab
clicks.
GROUND CONNECTION
1
At the minimum, a good DC ground is required to
prevent such dangers as electric shock. For superior
communications results, 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, and connect
this to the transceiver GND terminal. Use heavy gauge
wire or a copper strap, cut as short as possible, for this
connection. Just as for antenna work, all connections
must be clean and tight.
Fuse holders
Black
Red
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Consider carefully how to protect your equipment and
your home from lightning. Even in areas where
lightning storms are less common, there are usually a
limited number of storms each year. Take the time to
study the best way to protect your installation from the
effects of lightning by consulting reference material on
the subject.
DC 13.8 V
TS-570
DC power supply
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, and then connect
appropriate feed lines between the entry panel and your
transceiver. When a lightning storm occurs, you can
ensure added protection by disconnecting the feed lines
from your transceiver.
REPLACING FUSES
If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the
problem. After the problem is resolved, only then
replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to
blow, disconnect the power plug and contact your
dealer or nearest Service Center for assistance.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE A GAS PIPE (WHICH IS
CLEARLY DANGEROUS), AN ELECTRICAL CONDUIT (WHICH
HAS THE WHOLE HOUSE WIRING ATTACHED AND MAY ACT
LIKE AN ANTENNA), OR A PLASTIC WATER PIPE FOR A
GROUND.
Fuse Current Rating
Fuse Location
4 A
TS-570
(For an external antenna tuner)
Supplied Accessory
Cable
25 A
DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
CAUTION: REPLACE BLOWN FUSES ONLY AFTER
INVESTIGATING AND CORRECTING THE CAUSE OF THE
FAILED FUSE. ALWAYS REPLACE A BLOWN FUSE BY A NEW
FUSE WITH THE SPECIFIED RATINGS.
In order to use this transceiver, you will 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 your power supply must be 20.5 A
peak or more.
CAUTION:
◆
BEFORE CONNECTING THE DC POWER SUPPLY TO THE
TRANSCEIVER, BE SURE TO SWITCH THE TRANSCEIVER
AND THE DC POWER SUPPLY OFF.
◆
DO NOT PLUG THE DC POWER SUPPLY INTO AN AC
OUTLET UNTIL YOU MAKE ALL CONNECTIONS.
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1 INSTALLATION
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS
1
FRONT PANEL
■ Headphones (PHONES)
Use headphones having 4 to 32 Ω impedance. You
can also use stereo headphones. When
headphones are used, no sound is heard from the
internal (or optional external) speaker. Use a 6.0 mm
(1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor
(stereo) plug.
Headphones
■ Microphone (MIC)
To communicate in the voice modes, connect to the
MIC connector a microphone having an impedance
between 250 Ω and 600 Ω. Insert the connector
from your microphone fully, then screw the retaining
ring clockwise until snug. Compatible microphones
include the MC-43S, MC-47, MC-60A, MC-80,
MC-85, and MC-90. Do not use the MC-44,
TS-570
iGND(STBY)
uGND(MIC)
yNC
MICq
MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM,
MC-45DME, MC-52DM, or MC-53DM microphone.
PTTw
DOWNe
t8 V(10 mA max)
UPr
Microphone
REAR PANEL
MIC connector (Front view)
■ External Speaker (EXT SP)
Ensure any external speaker used has an
impedance of 8 Ω. Use a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter,
2-conductor (mono) plug. When an external speaker
is used, no sound is heard from the internal speaker.
WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT HEADPHONES TO THIS
JACK. THE HIGH AUDIO OUTPUT AT THIS JACK COULD
DAMAGE YOUR HEARING.
External speaker
■ Keys and Keyboards for CW Operation
(PADDLE and KEY)
For CW operation 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 jacks mate with a 6.0 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.
TS-570
Note: Due to the full-featured functionality of the internal
electronic keyer, you may decide it’s unnecessary to connect
both a paddle and another type of key unless you specifically
want to use a keyboard for CW. It’s recommended that you
become familiar with the internal keyer by reading
Ground
+
Ground Dash
Dot
“ELECTRONIC KEYER” {page 34} before making your decision.
• Straight key
• Bug
• Electronic keyer
• MCP CW output
• Paddle
3
2 YOUR FIRST QSO
Since you’ve now installed the TS-570, why not try it? The instructions below are abbreviated. They are intended
only to act as a quick introduction. If you encounter problems or there’s something you don’t understand, you can
read about the subject in more detail later.
RECEIVING
w
t
PF
POWER
DSP SLOPE
HIGH LOW
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
N.R.
B.C.
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
q
q
U
VOX
CW TUNE
FILTER
SEND AT TUNE
AF
RF
RIT/XIT
4
6
UP
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
DOWN
MIC
PWR
KEY
LSB
USB
MR
PHONES
2
8
qr
q
–
+
M.IN
RIT
ANT
REC
FINE
CW
FSK
0
10
4
5
6
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
MIC
CH
IF SHIFT
SQL
NB AGC/TONE REV
4
6
FM
AM
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
XIT
DELAY MENU 1MHz
2
8
q
q
CLR
ENT
SCAN
M>VFO
M.IN
0
10
y
e
u
e VFO A should already be selected for receiving
and transmitting, and you should see “tA” on the
display. If not, press the [A/B] button.
Note: Only those buttons and controls required to briefly try the
transceiver are explained in this section.
q Set the following as specified:
r Increase the AF control slowly clockwise until you
•
•
•
AF control:
Fully counterclockwise
Fully clockwise
hear a suitable level of background noise.
RF control:
t Select an Amateur band by pressing the [UP] or
DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control:
Fully clockwise
DSP SLOPE (LOW) control:
Fully counterclockwise
IF SHIFT control: Center
SQL control: Fully counterclockwise
[DOWN] button.
y Select an operating mode by pressing the
[LSB/USB] or [CW/FSK] button.
•
•
Press the same button again to toggle to the
second function on the button. For example,
repeatedly pressing the [LSB/USB] button
switches between LSB and USB modes.
•
•
u Turn the Tuning control to tune in a station.
w Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and
hold the [POWER] switch briefly.
•
If no stations are heard but you have an
antenna connected, possibly the wrong
antenna connector is selected. Pressing the
[ANT] button toggles between the Antenna 1
and the Antenna 2 connectors.
•
The transceiver switches ON. Indicators and
frequency digits should appear on the display.
•
Note that pressing [POWER] for more than
approximately 2 seconds switches the
transceiver power OFF.
4
2 YOUR FIRST QSO
TRANSMITTING
ro
PF
POWER
DSP SLOPE
HIGH
LOW
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
N.R.
B.C.
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
VOX
CW TUNE
FILTER
SEND AT TUNE
AF
RF
ti
we
RIT/XIT
4
6
UP
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
DOWN
MIC
PWR
KEY
LSB
USB
MR
PHONES
2
8
–
+
M.IN
RIT
ANT
REC
FINE
CW
FSK
0
10
4
5
6
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
MIC
CH
IF SHIFT
SQL
NB AGC/TONE REV
4
6
FM
AM
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
XIT
DELAY MENU 1MHz
2
8
CLR
ENT
SCAN
M>VFO
M.IN
0
10
u
q
After tuning in a few stations as explained in the
previous section “RECEIVING”, try making a contact.
r SSB: Press the [MIC] button to activate the
Microphone Gain Setting function.
q Assuming you are already on the correct band
with the correct mode selected (steps 1~7 in
“RECEIVING”), use the Tuning control to tune in
a station or to select an unused frequency.
•
“MIC-50” appears.
w Momentarily press the [AT TUNE] button.
•
“AT” appears.
CW: Skip this step.
t Press the [SEND] button.
•
“TX” appears.
y Begin speaking into the microphone or sending
CW with your key.
e Press and hold the [AT TUNE] button to allow the
built-in antenna tuner to function.
u SSB: While speaking into the microphone, adjust
the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter
reflects according to your voice level.
•
“AT” blinks and “TX” appears.
•
•
Tuning should be completed in less than
approximately 20 seconds. “AT” stops blinking
and “TX” disappears.
CW: Skip this step.
i Press the [SEND] button again when you want to
return to receive mode.
If tuning is not completed in approximately 20
seconds, error beeps sound. Press
[AT TUNE] to stop the error beeps and to quit
tuning. Check your antenna system before
continuing.
o Press the [MIC] button again to quit the
Microphone Gain Setting function.
This completes your introduction to the TS-570, but
there is a great deal more to know. “OPERATING
BASICS” {page 13} and following chapters explain all
functions of the transceiver starting with the most
basic, commonly-used functions.
Note: Tuning will automatically turn off after approximately
60 seconds. In addition, “AT” will disappear and the error beeps
will stop.
5
GETTING ACQUAINTED
FRONT PANEL
q
w
PF
POWER
DSP SLOPE
HIGH LOW
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
N.R.
B.C.
e
t
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
r
y
VOX
CW TUNE
FILTER
SEND AT TUNE
AF
RF
i
u
RIT/XIT
4
6
UP
3
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
DOWN
MIC
PWR
KEY
LSB
USB
MR
PHONES
2
8
–
+
M.IN
RIT
ANT
REC
FINE
CW
o
FSK
0
10
4
5
6
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
MIC
CH
IF SHIFT
SQL
NB AGC/TONE REV
4
6
FM
AM
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
XIT
DELAY MENU 1MHz
2
8
!
CLR
ENT
SCAN
M>VFO
M.IN
0
10
!
q POWER switch
o PHONES jack
Press and hold down briefly to switch ON the
transceiver power. Press again to switch OFF the
power {page 13}.
Connect headphones to this jack. Inserting a plug into
the jack automatically mutes the audio from the speaker
{page 3}.
w PF button
! MIC connector
A function can be assigned by the user to this
Programmable Function button {page 49}. The default
function is Voice 1 {page 55}.
Connect a compatible microphone, then snugly screw
down the connector locking ring {page 3}.
! Multi-purpose keypad
e PRE-AMP button
Consists of 10 buttons that are used for inputting
numeric data. Also used for the following functions.
Press to switch ON or OFF the receive preamplifier
{page 37}.
•
•
•
CH 1, CH 2, CH 3 buttons
Press to select functions associated with the internal
electronic keyer {page 34} and the DRU-3A Digital
Recording Unit {page 53} .
r ATT button
Press to switch ON or OFF the receive attenuator
{page 37}.
ANT button
Press to select either Antenna 1 or Antenna 2 that
are connected to their respective antenna
connectors on the rear panel {pages 1, 48}.
t PROC button
Press to switch ON or OFF the Speech Processor for
transmitting {page 32}.
REC button
Press to select the record mode for CW Message
Memory {page 35} or for the optional DRU-3A Digital
Recording Unit {page 53}.
y VOX button
In voice modes, press to switch ON or OFF the Voice-
Operated Transmit function {page 31} or, in CW mode,
to switch ON or OFF the Break-in function {page 34}.
•
•
•
FINE button
Press to reduce by one-tenth the Tuning control
step size to allow more precise tuning {page 29}.
u AT TUNE button
NB button
Use for activating the internal antenna tuner {page 52}
or an external antenna tuner.
Press to switch ON or OFF the analog Noise Blanker
{page 36}.
i SEND button
AGC/TONE button
Press to switch the transceiver between receive mode
and transmit mode {page 15}.
Press to switch the Automatic Gain Control function
between Slow and Fast {page 30}. Also switches
ON or OFF the Subtone {page 24} or CTCSS
function {page 25}.
6
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
PF
POWER
DSP SLOPE
HIGH
LOW
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
N.R.
B.C.
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
U
VOX
CW TUNE
FILTER
SEND AT TUNE
AF
RF
RIT/XIT
4
6
UP
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
DOWN
MIC
PWR
KEY
LSB
USB
MR
PHONES
2
8
–
+
M.IN
RIT
ANT
REC
FINE
CW
FSK
0
10
4
5
6
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
3
MIC
CH
IF SHIFT
SQL
NB AGC/TONE REV
4
6
FM
AM
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
XIT
DELAY MENU 1MHz
2
8
CLR
ENT
SCAN
M>VFO
M.IN
0
10
! !
!
!
!
•
•
REV button
! Mode buttons
In CW or FSK mode, press to select either the upper
or lower sideband while receiving {pages 21, 26}.
Press these buttons to select your operating mode
{page 14}.
CLR button
•
•
•
LSB/USB button
Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions.
Also used for erasing memory channels {page 43}
or for locking out memory channels from the scan
list {page 44}.
Press to select lower sideband or upper sideband
mode for voice or digital operation {pages 20, 27}.
CW/FSK button
Press to select CW or frequency shift keying mode
{pages 21, 26}.
•
•
F.LOCK button
Press to switch ON or OFF the Frequency Lock
function {page 48}.
FM/AM button
Press to select FM or AM mode {page 22}.
ENT button
Press to enter the desired frequency via the keypad
{page 29}.
! MENU button
Press to select or cancel the Menu mode that is used for
activating and configuring functions {page 16}.
! Transmit function buttons
Used in conjunction with the MULTI/CH control to set
various transmit functions.
! 1MHz button
Press to switch between the 1 MHz step mode and the
Amateur band mode {page 29}.
•
•
•
•
MIC button
Used for setting the microphone gain level
{page 15}.
! Tuning control
PWR button
Turn to select the desired frequency {page 14}. Use the
convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning.
Used for setting the transmit output power
{page 15}.
The lever behind the control adjusts the control torque
level; turn fully clockwise for light torque or fully
counterclockwise for slightly heavy torque.
KEY button
Used for setting the internal electronic keyer speed
{page 34}.
DELAY button
When using the VOX or Break-in function, used for
setting the time delay from transmit mode to receive
mode {pages 31, 34}.
7
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
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@
PF
POWER
DSP SLOPE
HIGH LOW
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
N.R.
B.C.
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
VOX
CW TUNE
SEND AT TUNE
FILTER
RIT/XIT
AF
RF
4
6
UP
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
DOWN
MIC
PWR
KEY
LSB
USB
MR
PHONES
3
2
8
–
+
M.IN
ANT
REC
FINE
CW
FSK
0
10
4
5
6
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
RIT
MIC
CH
IF SHIFT
SQL
NB AGC/TONE REV
4
6
FM
AM
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
XIT
DELAY MENU 1MHz
2
8
CLR
ENT
SCAN
M>VFO
M.IN
0
10
!! ! @
! Frequency control buttons
! SCAN button
These buttons control functions related to selecting a
frequency, a VFO, or a memory channel.
Press to start and stop Scan functions {pages 46, 47}.
! M>VFO button
•
UP/DOWN buttons
Press to transfer data from a memory channel to a VFO
{page 42}.
Press to step through all Amateur bands
consecutively {page 13} or to step the transceiver
frequency in 1 MHz increments {page 29}. Also
used for making selections from the Menu
{page 16}, and to check Start and End frequencies
for the Scan function {page 43}.
@ M.IN button
Writes data into a memory channel {page 39} or selects
Memory Scroll mode {page 41}.
•
SPLIT button
@ Quick Memory buttons
Press to use split-frequency operation which allows
a different transmit frequency and receive frequency
{page 23}.
Controls the Quick Memory function {page 44}.
•
•
M.IN button
•
•
•
•
M/V button
Press to write data into Quick Memory {page 44}.
MR button
Press to select either Memory or VFO mode
{page 40}.
Press to recall data from Quick Memory {page 45}.
TF-SET button
While operating split-frequency, press to monitor or
change your transmit frequency {page 23}.
@ FILTER button
Press to select the receive filter bandwidth in SSB, CW,
FSK, or AM mode {pages 36, 38}, or press to select
either narrow-band or wide-band transmit deviation in
FM mode {page 22}.
A=B button
Press to copy the data in the currently selected VFO
over to the other VFO {page 30}.
Note: Selecting the narrow filter bandwidth in SSB mode requires
the optional YK-88SN-1 filter {page 36}.
A/B button
Press to select either VFO A or VFO B {page 13}.
Also, in menu mode, press to select either Menu A
or Menu B {page 16}.
@ CW TUNE button
Press to activate the automatic zero-beat function for
CW mode {page 21}.
•
CLEAR button
Press to reset the RIT/XIT frequency offset to zero
{pages 30, 32}.
@ B.C. button
•
RIT button
Press to switch ON or OFF the DSP Beat Cancel
function {page 38}.
Press to switch ON or OFF the Receive Incremental
Tuning function {page 30}.
@ N.R. button
•
XIT button
Press to toggle between Noise Reduction 1, Noise
Reduction 2, and OFF {page 38}.
Press to switch ON or OFF the Transmit
Incremental Tuning function {page 32}.
8
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
@
PF
POWER
DSP SLOPE
HIGH
LOW
HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
N.R.
B.C.
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
@
@
VOX
CW TUNE
FILTER
SEND AT TUNE
AF
RF
RIT/XIT
4
6
UP
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
DOWN
MIC
PWR
KEY
LSB
USB
MR
PHONES
2
8
3
–
+
@
#
M.IN
RIT
ANT
REC
FINE
CW
FSK
0
10
4
5
6
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
MIC
CH
IF SHIFT
SQL
NB AGC/TONE REV
4
6
FM
AM
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
XIT
DELAY MENU 1MHz
2
8
#
#
CLR
ENT
SCAN
M>VFO
M.IN
0
10
#
@ DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control
MICROPHONE
q UP/DWN buttons
In SSB or AM mode, turn to change the high cut-off
frequency of the receive pass band. Use the control to
improve readability of the desired signal when higher
frequency interference is present {page 37}.
Use these buttons to step up or down the VFO
frequency, memory channels, or Menu selections.
Press and hold down to continuously change the
settings.
@ DSP SLOPE (LOW) control
In SSB or AM mode, turn to change the low cut-off
frequency of the receive pass band. Use the control to
improve readability of the desired signal when lower
frequency interference is present {page 37}.
w PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch
The transceiver is placed in transmit mode when this
non-locking switch is held down. Releasing the switch
returns the transceiver to receive mode.
@ RIT/XIT control
q
After switching ON the RIT or XIT function, turn to
select the desired frequency offset {pages 30, 32}.
DWN
UP
@ AF control
w
PTT
Turn to adjust the audio frequency gain {page 13}.
# RF control
Turn to adjust the radio frequency gain {page 13}.
# IF SHIFT control
Turn to slide the receive pass band either lower or
higher in frequency when interference is present
{page 36}.
# SQL control
Used for muting (“squelching”) the speaker output when
no receive signal is present {page 14}.
# MULTI/CH control
In VFO mode, turn to step the operating frequency up
or down {page 29}. In memory channel mode, turn to
select a memory channel {page 40}. Also used for
selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu
mode {page 16}, and as a selector to choose settings
for various functions activated by front panel buttons.
9
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
REAR PANEL
q
e
w
DC 13.8V
ANT 2
ANT 1
AT
3
GND
r
EXT.SP
REMOTE
COM
KEY
PADDLE ACC 2
8Ω
t
i o
u
y
q ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors
i EXT SP jack
Connect the feed lines from your antennas to these
connectors. Refer to pages 1 and 48 for details.
Mates with a 3.5 mm (1/8"), 2-conductor (mono) plug for
connecting an external speaker {page 3}. Connecting
an external speaker cuts off the audio automatically to
the internal speaker.
w AT connector
Mates with the connector on the cable supplied with the
external antenna tuner. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with this tuner for more information.
o REMOTE connector
Mates with a 7-pin male DIN connector for connecting a
linear amplifier {page 61}.
e DC 13.8 V power input connector
European versions only: Before connecting to the ACC 2 and
COM connectors, remove the protective covers.
Connect a 13.8 V DC power source {page 2}. Use the
supplied cable with a regulated DC power supply.
r GND post
Connect a heavy gauge wire or copper strap between
the ground post and the nearest earth ground {page 2}.
t COM connector
Mates with a 9-pin female RS-232C connector for
connecting a computer via one of its serial
communication ports {page 60}. Also used with the
Quick Data Transfer function {page 60}.
y KEY and PADDLE jacks
The PADDLE jack mates with a 6.0 mm (1/4")
3-conductor plug for connecting a keyer paddle to the
internal electronic keyer. The KEY jack mates with a
3.5 mm (1/8") 2-conductor plug for connecting an
external key for CW operation. Read “Keys and
Keyboards for CW Operation” {page 3} before
connecting to these jacks.
u ACC 2 connector
Mates with a 13-pin male DIN connector for connecting
various accessory equipment {pages 61, 62}.
10
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
DISPLAY
!
!
!
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!
!
!
! !
q
i
3
!
@
!
q METER
! FAST
While receiving, serves as an S-meter to measure and
display the received signal strength. While transmitting,
serves as a calibrated power meter plus an ALC meter,
an SWR meter, or a Speech Processor compression
meter. The Peak Hold function holds each reading for
about 2.5 seconds.
Appears when a fast time constant is selected for the
Automatic Gain Control function {page 30}.
! RIT
Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning is ON
{page 30}.
! XIT
w
Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning is ON
{page 32}.
Appears while the transceiver is in the transmit mode.
e
! TX EQ.
Appears while the squelch is open in the receive mode.
Appears when the TX Equalizer function is ON
{page 33}.
r
Appears while the internal antenna tuner {page 52} or an
external antenna tuner is in-line.
!
Either “N.R. 1” or “N.R. 2” appears depending on
whether Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is
selected {page 38}.
t
Either “ANT 1” or “ANT 2” appears depending on
whether the Antenna 1 connector or the Antenna 2
connector is selected {page 48}.
!
Appears when Beat Cancel is ON {page 38}.
y ATT
! MENU
Appears when the receive attenuator is ON {page 37}.
Appears while Menu mode is being accessed
{page 16}.
u PRE -AMP
Appears when the receive preamplifier is ON {page 37}.
! M.CH
i VOX
Appears while Memory Recall or Memory Scroll is
being used {page 40}.
Appears when the Voice-Operated Transmit function is
ON {page 31}. For CW operation, appears when the
Break-in function is ON {page 34}.
@
Shows 2-digit information such as a menu number or a
memory channel number.
o PROC
Appears when Speech Processor is ON {page 32}.
! NB
Appears when Noise Blanker is ON {page 36}.
! SPLIT
Appears when the transmit frequency differs from the
receive frequency {page 23}.
11
3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
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@
@ @
3
@
@#
# #
@
# #
#
#
#
@
#
#
# R
@
Appears while the sideband is being reversed for CW
{page 21}. Also appears while the mark and space
frequency relationship is being reversed for FSK
{page 26}.
Shows the current operating frequency. Also shows
Menu selections while in Menu mode.
@
# FSK
“tA” or “As” appears while VFO A is being selected
{page 13}. “A” appears while Menu A is being
accessed {page 16}.
Appears when in Frequency Shift Keying mode
{page 26} or when you select one of the digital operation
filters via Menu No. 32 in SSB mode {page 27}.
@
# FM
“tB” or “Bs” appears while VFO B is being selected
{page 13}. “B” appears while Menu B is being
accessed {page 16}.
Appears when in FM mode {page 14}.
# AM
@
Appears when in AM mode {page 14}.
# F.LOCK
“tM” or “Ms” appears while a simplex memory
channel is being selected {page 40}. “tMs” appears
while a split-frequency memory channel is being
selected {page 40}.
Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON
{page 48}.
# FINE
@
Appears when the Fine function is ON {page 29}.
Shows menu information while Menu A or B is being
accessed. Also shows the transmit frequency during
split-frequency operation, and the RIT/XIT offset
frequency when these functions are ON.
# 1MHz
Appears when the 1 MHz Step function is ON {page 29}.
# T
@ M.SCR
Appears when the Subtone function is ON {page 24}.
Appears while Memory Scroll is being used {page 41}.
# CTCSS
@ LSB
Appears when CTCSS is ON {page 25}.
Appears when in Lower Sideband mode {page 14}.
@ USB
# CTRL
Appears while Quick Data Transfer {page 50} or
Computer Control {page 51} is being used.
Appears when in Upper Sideband mode {page 14}.
@ CW
Appears when in CW mode {page 14}.
12
OPERATING BASICS
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN
SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF
Usually, set the RF control fully clockwise. If you are
having trouble hearing the desired signal due to
excessive atmospheric noise or interference from other
stations, it may help to reduce the RF gain.
Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and hold
down [POWER] until “HELLO” appears on the display.
Release [POWER] when you see “HELLO”.
To do this, take note of the peak S-meter reading of the
desired signal. Turn the RF control counterclockwise
until the S-meter reads the peak value that you noted.
Signals that are weaker than this level will be
PF
POWER
PRE-AMP
ATT
attenuated. Reception of the station will be easier.
AF
RF
4
6
8
2
4
QUICK MEMO
•
After the “HELLO” message, the frequency and
other indicators appear.
0
10
To switch OFF the transceiver, press [POWER].
•
After the transceiver has been switched ON, it can
then be switched OFF or ON by using only the
power switch on the DC power supply.
Depending on the type and gain of your antenna, and
the condition of the band, you may prefer leaving the RF
control turned counterclockwise by some amount
instead of turning it fully clockwise. When in FM mode,
always set the RF gain control fully clockwise.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN
SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B
Turn the AF control clockwise to increase the audio
VFO A and VFO B are modes that allow any desired
frequency to be selected within the frequency range of
the transceiver. VFO A and VFO B function
independently so that different or the same frequencies
can be selected for each VFO.
level and counterclockwise to decrease the level.
AF
RF
4
6
QUICK MEMO
8
2
Press [A/B] to toggle between VFO A and VFO B.
•
“tA” or “tB” appears and shows which VFO is
0
10
selected.
Note: The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of
“beeps” caused by pressing buttons nor the CW transmit sidetone.
Also, the audio level for Packet operation is independent of the AF
control setting.
SPLIT
TF-SET
A/B
RIT
XIT
QUICK MEMO
M/V
A=B
CLEAR
SELECTING A BAND
UP
DOWN
LSB
USB
CW
FSK
QUICK MEMO
SPLIT
TF-SET
FM
AM
M/V
A=B
MENU 1MHz
1 If “1MHz” is visible on the display, first press [1MHz]
to exit from the 1MHz Step mode.
•
“1MHz” should disappear.
2 Press [UP] or [DOWN].
•
Holding down either button consecutively steps
the transceiver to each band.
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SELECTING A MODE
SELECTING A FREQUENCY
There are two simple methods to select a frequency.
Depending on which operating mode you want to select,
press the [LSB/USB], [CW/FSK], or [FM/AM] button.
The second function on each button is accessed by
again pressing the same button. For example,
repeatedly pressing [LSB/USB] toggles between LSB
and USB modes.
A Manual Tuning
Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to
select the exact frequency.
LSB
USB
QUICK MEMO
CW
FSK
4
FM
AM
B Direct Frequency Entry (Keypad)
In SSB mode, the transceiver automatically selects LSB
for frequencies lower than 9.5 MHz, and selects USB for
9.5 MHz or higher frequencies if the Tuning control, the
MULTI/CH control, or Mic [UP]/[DWN] is used to cross
the frequency of 9.5 MHz. This is also true if using the
front panel [UP] or [DOWN] button when the 1 MHz
Step mode is used.
Press [ENT], then directly enter the desired
frequency using the numeric keypad. For details,
refer to “Direct Frequency Entry” {page 29}.
CH1
1
CH2
2
CH3
3
ANT
REC
FINE
4
5
6
NB AGC/TONE REV
7
8
F.LOCK
0
9
ADJUSTING SQUELCH
CLR
ENT
The purpose of squelch is to silence audio output from
the speaker when no signal is present. When squelch
is set correctly, you will hear sound only while a station
is actually being received. The point at which ambient
noise on a frequency just disappears, called the squelch
threshold, depends on the frequency.
FRONT PANEL METER
The multifunction meter measures the parameters in the
table below. The appropriate meters automatically
become functional according to which state the
transceiver is in. Peak readings for the S-meter, ALC,
SWR, COMP, and PWR functions are held for a brief
moment.
Turn the SQL control clockwise to just eliminate the
background noise when no signal is present. Many
operators prefer leaving the squelch control fully
counterclockwise unless operating full-carrier modes
such as FM or AM.
Display
Functional State
Scale
IF SHIFT
SQL
4
6
S
Received signal strength
Transmit output power
QUICK MEMO
Receive
Transmit
Transmit
8
2
PWR
ALC
Automatic level control
status
0
10
SWR
Antenna system standing
wave ratio
Transmit
COMP
Speech compression level
when using the Speech
Processor {page 32}
Transmit plus
SSB/AM/FM mode
plus [PROC] ON
Note:
◆
The COMP meter functions only when the Speech Processor is
ON while using SSB, FM, or AM mode. When the COMP meter
appears, the SWR meter disappears.
◆
Peak Hold readings cannot be deactivated on this transceiver.
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3 Press [PWR] again to complete the setting.
TRANSMITTING
Methods for transmitting include the following:
Note: The transmit power can be separately selected for the AM
mode independent of the other modes.
•
•
•
Press [SEND].
Press and hold down Mic [PTT].
MICROPHONE GAIN
Connect a key or keyer paddle, select the CW mode,
press [VOX] to switch ON the Break-in function, and
close the key or keyer paddle.
The microphone gain is finely adjustable in the SSB or
AM mode. A different level can be selected between
when the Speech Processor {page 32} is ON and when
the Speech Processor is OFF.
1 Press [MIC].
PF
POWER
•
The current microphone gain level appears. The
default is 50.
ATT
PRE-AMP
PROC
4
VOX
SEND AT TUNE
MIC
PWR
KEY
For a detailed explanation on transmitting, refer to
sections in “BASIC COMMUNICATING” beginning on
page 20.
DELAY
Note: When CW, FSK, or AM is selected, the transmit carrier level is
automatically adjusted according to the selected mode.
2 Press [SEND] or press and hold Mic [PTT].
“TX” appears.
SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER
•
It’s wise, and required by law, to select the lowest
transmit power that allows reliable communication.
Reducing power lowers the risk of interfering with others
on the band. On this transceiver, it is possible to
change output power while transmitting.
3 SSB: While speaking into the microphone, adjust
the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects
according to your voice level.
AM: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the
MULTI/CH control so that the calibrated power meter
slightly reflects according to your voice level.
1 Press [PWR].
•
The current transmit power appears.
MIC
PWR
KEY
CH
QUICK MEMO
DELAY
4 Press [SEND] again or release Mic [PTT].
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to
reduce power and clockwise to increase power.
•
“TX” disappears.
•
The displayed transmit power changes.
5 Press [MIC] again.
For the FM mode, set the microphone gain by
accessing Menu No. 17 {page 17} and selecting either
“L” (low) or “H” (high).
CH
Note:
QUICK MEMO
◆
When using the optional MC-90 microphone in FM mode, select
high microphone gain. The microphone sensitivity is low in FM
mode and this may cause insufficient modulation.
◆
When using a microphone that has an amplifier, be careful that
the output of the amplifier is not too large.
•
•
SSB/CW/FSK/FM: Transmit power can be
changed from 5 W to 100 W in steps of 5 W.
AM: Transmit power can be changed from 5 W to
25 W in steps of 5 W.
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MENU SETUP
WHAT IS A MENU?
MENU ACCESS
The following procedure explains how to check or
change any of the Menu items.
Many functions on this transceiver are selected or
configured via a software-controlled Menu instead of
physical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar with
the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it
offers. No longer is the number and complexity of
features restricted by the physical controls and
switches on the front panel.
1 Press [MENU].
•
“MENU” appears.
MENU A/ MENU B
The transceiver has two menus. These menus are
called Menu A and Menu B. The menus contain
identical functions; however, each menu can be
configured independently.
2 Press [A/B] to toggle Menu A or Menu B.
For example, you may enjoy two different kinds of
operating activities but you like to configure the
transceiver differently for each activity. Menu A could
be configured with one set of transmit signal
characteristics, DSP settings, programmable buttons,
frequency steps, etc. Menu B could be configured
completely differently. By switching from Menu A to
Menu B, you could instantly change Menu
configuration and button assignment to suit your
current operating style. Or, two operators may share a
single transceiver. By dedicating one Menu per
operator, each would always enjoy the best
configuration.
•
“A” or “B” appears to show which Menu is
selected.
5
3 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the desired
Menu No.
•
Each time you change the Menu No. , you will
see a scrolling message that briefly describes the
current Menu No.
4 Press [UP], [DOWN], Mic [UP], or Mic [DWN] to
change the current selection for this Menu item.
5 Press [MENU] or [CLR] to exit Menu mode.
Note: The COM communication parameter setting in Menu No. 35
is shared by Menu A and Menu B.
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Menu
No.
Page
Default
Group
Function
Selections
Ref.
Transmitted-signal monitor volume
1: minimum, 9: maximum
47
OFF, 1 to 9
OFF
33
48 Auto zero-beat with RIT
ON/ OFF
OFF
21
35
49 Keyer locked-weight change
2.5:1 to 4.0:1
3.0:1
Enhanced
RX equalizer
OFF/ Hb/ FP/ bb/ c
(U: not currently
available)
50 OFF: flat, Hb: high boost, FP: formant pass,
bb: bass boost, c: conventional
OFF
Auto
30
38
51 Noise reduction 1 level change
Auto, 1 to 9
CROSS REFERENCE FOR MENU
FUNCTIONS
Use this table arranged by subject to help you locate the
function that you are interested in checking or changing.
Consult “MENU CONFIGURATION” {page 17} for more
detail on each function.
5
Menu
No.
Menu
Function
Function
No.
FREQUENCY STEPS
MULTI/CH control (SSB, CW, FSK, AM)
MULTI/CH control (FM)
MULTI/CH control (AM and AM broadcast only)
MULTI/CH control (rounds off frequencies)
[UP]/[DOWN] buttons
FSK
AMPLIFIER
Linear amplifier relay
ANTENNA TUNER (AT)
RX enable/ disable
BEEP FUNCTIONS
03
04
06
05
02
39
11
01
Beep level
CW
Polarity (space/mark)
Shift
Tone
MEMORY CHANNELS
Memory-VFO split operation
Tunable/fixed frequency
PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS
[PF] button
Mic [PF1] button
Mic [PF2] button
Mic [PF3] button
Mic [PF4] button
Auto weighting
Auto weighting reversed
Keying priority over playback
RX pitch
Semi-automatic key (“Bug”) function
TX sidetone frequency
TX sidetone volume
DATA TRANSFER
Transfer enable
30
29
31
26
27
28
20
22
20
21
07
08
41
42
43
44
45
36
37
Transfer method
DIGITAL OPERATION
AF input (MCP/TNC TX)
AF output (MCP/TNC RX)
Filter bandwidth
33
34
32
RECEIVE
IF filter bandwidth
REAR PANEL
COM communication parameters
SCAN
Hold (Program Scan)
Resume (Time or Carrier)
SPEECH PROCESSOR
Compression level
TRANSMIT
46
35
DISPLAY
Brightness
00
DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM (DRS)
Playback repeat
Playback repeat interval
Playback volume
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
NR2 time constant
23
24
25
09
10
15
12
Bandwidth (SSB or AM)
Equalizer
Inhibit
FM
13
14
38
Microphone gain
Subtone frequency
Subtone type
17
18
19
TRANSVERTER
Enable/disable
VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
Gain
40
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6 Release Mic [PTT], or press [SEND] again, to return
SSB TRANSMISSION
to the receive mode.
SSB is now the most commonly-used mode on the HF
Amateur bands. Compared with other voice modes,
SSB requires a narrow bandwidth for communications.
SSB also allows long distance communication with
minimum transmit power. These reasons, combined
with the fact that modern Amateur transceivers deliver
reasonably good audio quality, make SSB the mode
that most prefer on HF.
•
“TX” disappears and “RX” appears.
7 Press [MIC] again to quit the Microphone Gain
Setting function.
Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS” beginning on
page 29 for information about additional useful functions
for operating.
Refer, if necessary, to “OPERATING BASICS”
beginning on page 13 for receiving details.
1 Select the operating frequency.
2 Press [LSB/USB] to select either upper or lower
sideband mode.
•
“LSB” or “USB” appears to show which sideband
is selected.
6
3 Press [MIC] to activate the Microphone Gain Setting
function.
•
The current gain level appears
4 Press and hold down Mic [PTT], or press [SEND].
•
•
“RX” disappears and “TX” appears.
Refer to “VOX” {page 31} for information on
automatic TX/RX switching.
5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the
MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects
according to your voice level.
•
Speak in a normal tone and level of voice.
Speaking too close to the microphone, or too
loudly, may increase distortion and reduce
intelligibility.
•
You may want to use the Speech Processor.
Refer to “SPEECH PROCESSOR” {page 32} for
details.
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AUTO ZERO-BEAT
CW TRANSMISSION
Use Auto Zero-beat before transmitting whenever you
need to tune in a CW station. Auto Zero-beat
automatically and exactly matches your transmit
frequency with the station that you are receiving.
Neglecting to do this will reduce your chances for being
heard by the other station.
CW operators know that this mode is a reliable method
of communicating under the worst conditions. Although
it’s true that newer digital modes rival CW as being
equally as useful in poor conditions, these modes do not
have the long history of service yet nor the simplicity
that CW can have.
1 Press [CW TUNE] to start Auto Zero-beat.
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 34}.
•
“CW TUNE” appears.
Refer, if necessary, to “OPERATING BASICS”
beginning on page 13 for receiving details.
1 Select the operating frequency.
2 Press [CW/FSK] to select CW mode.
•
“CW” appears.
•
Your transmit frequency is automatically changed
so that the pitch of the received signal exactly
matches the TX sidetone/ RX pitch frequency
that you have set in your transceiver Menu
configuration. Refer to “TX SIDETONE/ RX
PITCH FREQUENCY” below for further
information on that frequency.
6
•
•
When matching is completed, “CW TUNE”
disappears.
•
•
To tune in another station so your transceiver is
precisely on their frequency, use Auto Zero-beat.
Refer to “AUTO ZERO-BEAT”.
If matching is unsuccessful, the previous
frequency is restored.
If you wish, you can press [REV] to switch
receive from the default upper sideband to the
lower sideband. “R” will appear.
2 To interrupt Auto Zero-beat, press [CW TUNE] or
[CLR].
Note:
◆
If using RIT {page 30}, you may access Menu No. 48 and switch
the function ON. Auto Zero-beat then will match the RIT-offset
frequency with the station that you are receiving. When this
function is OFF, Auto Zero-beat changes the transmit frequency.
◆
◆
◆
You cannot start Auto Zero-beat if you have selected 1.0 kHz or
2.0 kHz for the DSP filter bandwidth.
When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is within ±50 Hz
in most cases.
Auto Zero-beat may fail if the keying speed of the target station is
too slow.
3 Press [SEND].
•
•
•
“RX” disappears and “TX” appears.
No transmit carrier level adjustment is necessary.
TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY
Refer to “CW BREAK-IN” {page 34} for
information on automatic TX/RX switching.
The transmit sidetone is the monitor tone you hear from
your transceiver as you send CW. It is necessary so
you can hear what you are transmitting. It is also useful
for checking that your key contacts are closing, the
keyer is functioning, or for sending practice without
putting a signal on the air.
4 Begin sending.
As you transmit, you should be hearing a
•
sidetone that lets you monitor your own sending.
Refer to “TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH
FREQUENCY”.
Receive pitch refers to the frequency of the CW note
that you hear after tuning your receiver for maximum
receive signal strength.
5 Press [SEND] again to return to the receive mode.
“TX” disappears and “RX” appears.
•
On this transceiver, the frequency of the sidetone and
receive pitch are equal and selectable. Use Menu No.
20 to select the frequency that is most comfortable for
you.
Note: Auto Zero-beating may fail if there are other interfering signals
on frequency.
Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS” beginning on
page 29 for information about additional useful functions
for operating.
To change the volume of the TX sidetone, use Menu
No. 21. The selections include OFF and 1 to 9. The
default is 4.
Note: The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of
the TX sidetone.
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FM TRANSMISSION
AM TRANSMISSION
FM operation on HF frequencies solves the problem of
how to have long distance voice communication with
the finest audio quality. When combined with the full-
quieting aspect of FM signals that suppress background
noise on the frequency, FM can be the best method for
maintaining regular schedules with friends.
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 prefer this mode.
When looking for others using AM, check the following
frequencies first:
Refer, if necessary, to “OPERATING BASICS”
beginning on page 13 for receiving details.
•
3885, 7290, 14286, 21390, and 29000~29200 kHz
1 Select the operating frequency.
Refer, if necessary, to “OPERATING BASICS”
beginning on page 13 for receiving details.
2 Press [FM/AM] to select FM mode.
•
“FM” appears.
1 Select the operating frequency.
2 Press [FM/AM] to select AM mode.
•
“AM” appears.
6
3 Press and hold down Mic [PTT], or press [SEND].
•
•
“RX” disappears and “TX” appears.
3 Press [MIC] to activate the Microphone Gain Setting
Refer to “VOX” {page 31} for information on
automatic TX/RX switching.
function.
•
The current gain level appears.
4 Speak into the microphone in a normal tone and
4 Press and hold down Mic [PTT], or press [SEND].
level of voice.
•
•
•
“RX” disappears and “TX” appears.
•
Speaking too close to the microphone, or too
loudly, may increase distortion and reduce
intelligibility.
No transmit carrier level adjustment is necessary.
Refer to “VOX” {page 31} for information on
automatic TX/RX switching.
•
Microphone gain can be switched between low
and high for FM using Menu No. 17. Low is
usually appropriate; however, select high if
reports from other stations indicate that your
audio is weak. The MULTI/CH control has no
effect in FM mode.
5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the
MULTI/CH control so that the calibrated power meter
slightly reflects according to your voice level.
•
Speak in a normal tone and level of voice.
Speaking too close to the microphone, or too
loudly, may increase distortion and reduce
intelligibility.
TX DEVIATION SELECTION
Select wide band or narrow band TX deviation
depending on whether the other station is using wide
band or narrow band RX deviation. This selection is
crucial to avoid audio distortion or insufficient
intelligibility that the other station will encounter.
•
You may want to use the Speech Processor.
Refer to “SPEECH PROCESSOR” {page 32} for
details.
6 Release Mic [PTT], or press [SEND] again, to return
1 Press [FM/AM] to select FM mode.
to the receive mode.
2 Press [FILTER].
•
“TX” disappears and “RX” appears.
•
The current filter selection appears.
7 Press [MIC] to quit the Microphone Gain Setting
function.
Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS” beginning on
page 29 for information about additional useful functions
for operating.
3 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select Wide
(“FM-WID”) or Narrow (“FM-NAR”).
4 Press [FILTER] to complete the setting.
Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS” beginning on
page 29 for additional information about useful functions
for operating.
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TF-SET (TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SET)
SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION
TF-SET allows you to temporarily switch your transmit
frequency and receive frequency. Canceling this
function immediately restores the original transmit and
receive frequencies. By activating TF-SET, you can
listen on your transmit frequency, and change it while
listening. This allows you to check if the newly selected
transmit frequency is free of interference.
Usually you can communicate with other stations using
the same 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 another
frequency for transmitting. To do this requires two
VFOs. This is referred to as “split-frequency operation”.
One typical case that requires this type of operation is
described below.
1 Activate split-frequency operation as explained in the
previous section.
When a rare or desirable DX station is heard, he or she
may immediately get many responses, all at the same
time. Often such a station is lost under the noise and
confusion of many calling stations. If you find that you
are suddenly being called as that rare or desirable
station, it is your responsibility to control the situation.
You may announce that you will be “listening up 5 (kHz,
from your present transmit frequency)”, or “listening
down between 5 and 10 (kHz)”.
2 Press and hold [TF-SET]. While holding down
[TF-SET], change the operating frequency by
turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic
[UP]/[DWN].
•
The transceiver receives on the frequency that
you select, but the frequency shown on the sub-
display stays unchanged.
3 Release [TF-SET].
You are now receiving again on your original
receive frequency.
1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
•
•
“tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is
selected.
Successfully contacting a DX station in a pileup often
depends on making a well-timed call on a clear
frequency. The best way to know if your intended
transmit frequency is clear is to use TF-SET. Switch
your receive frequency and transmit frequency by using
TF-SET and listen. You soon will learn the rhythm of
the DX station and the pileup.
2 Select the operating frequency.
•
The frequency selected here will be used for
transmitting.
7
3 Press [A/B] to select the other VFO.
4 Select the operating frequency.
Use the information to select a relatively clear transmit
frequency and to transmit at the exact instant when the
DX station is listening but the majority of the group
aren’t transmitting. The more proficient you become at
using this function, the more DX you will contact.
•
The frequency selected on this VFO will be used
for receiving.
5 Press [SPLIT].
•
“SPLIT” appears.
Note:
◆
If you press [F.LOCK] before using TF-SET, pressing an
incorrect button by mistake will not change the original receive
frequency.
◆
◆
TF-SET is disabled while transmitting.
If you recalled a memory channel (excluding CH 90 to 99), you
must set Menu No. 08 to ON to use TF-SET to change the
frequency of the memory channel.
◆
◆
An RIT frequency shift is not added; however, an XIT frequency
shift is added to the transmit frequency.
•
Pressing [A/B] reverses the receive frequency
and the transmit frequency.
TF-SET is also enabled while operating with the same TX/RX
frequency (non-split).
6 Press [SPLIT] to quit split-frequency operation.
“SPLIT” disappears.
•
If you access Menu No. 07 and select ON, you can
recall a memory channel to use for either receiving or
transmitting. For more information, refer to “Memory-
VFO Split Operation” {page 41} under “MEMORY
FEATURES”.
Note: If you configure split frequencies using two different bands to
perform CW operation, select Semi Break-in.
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1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
FM REPEATER OPERATION
•
“tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is
selected.
Most Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate
receive and transmit frequency. The transmit frequency
may be higher or lower than the receive frequency. In
addition, some repeaters may require the transceiver to
transmit a subtone before the repeater can be used.
2 Select the operating frequency.
•
The frequency selected here will be used for
transmitting.
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.
3 Press [FM/AM] to select FM mode.
“FM” appears.
4 Press [A/B] to select the other VFO.
•
•
To copy the frequency that you select in step 2 to
another VFO, press [A=B] before pressing [A/B].
HF repeaters operate only in the 29 MHz FM sub-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 meter FM
provides reliable around-town communications with the
potential for sudden DX from across the country or
around the world.
5 Select the operating frequency.
•
The frequency selected on this VFO will be used
for receiving.
6 Press [FM/AM] to select FM mode.
7 Press [SPLIT].
•
•
“SPLIT” appears.
Pressing [A/B] reverses the receive frequency
and the transmit frequency.
29.520 MHz
8 Select the subtone frequency via Menu Nos.
88.5 Hz
7
29.620 MHz
18 and 19.
•
See “SELECTING SUBTONE FREQUENCY”
and “CONTINUOUS OR BURST SUBTONES?”
for more details on the subtone.
29.620 MHz
29.520 MHz
88.5 Hz
9 Press [AGC/TONE] to activate the Subtone function.
•
“T” appears.
<<<
•
To quit the Subtone function, press [AGC/TONE]
twice.
ARRL 10-METER BAND PLAN
10 Press [SPLIT] to quit split-frequency operation.
“SPLIT” disappears.
•
Frequency Range (kHz)
Mode/Activity
If you access Menu No. 07 and select ON, you can
recall a memory channel to use for either receiving or
transmitting. For more information, refer to “Memory-
VFO Split Operation” {page 41} under “MEMORY
FEATURES”.
28000~28070
28070~28150
28120~28189
28190~28300
CW
RTTY
Packet
Beacons
The data that you select in steps 1 to 9 except for
subtone duration can be stored in memory. Refer to
“Split-Frequency Channels” {page 40}.
28300~29300
(29000~29200)
Phone
(AM)
29300~29510
29510~29590
29600
Satellite downlinks
Repeater inputs1
FM simplex calling
Repeater outputs1
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.
29610~29700
◆
To check the subtone frequency stored in a memory channel,
recall the desired memory channel, and access Menu No. 18.
1
Repeater frequency pairs (input/output):
29520/29620, 29540/29640, 29560/29660,
29580/29680
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SELECTING SUBTONE FREQUENCY
FM CTCSS OPERATION
Some 10-meter FM repeaters require the transceiver to
transmit a subtone, to prevent other repeaters on the
same frequency from locking each other up. The
required subtone frequency depends on the repeater
you are accessing. In Europe, a 1750 Hz tone is
generally used to access repeaters.
CTCSS is the abbreviation for Continuous Tone Coded
Squelch System. CTCSS uses subaudible tone
frequencies. While you are transmitting, a subtone that
you select is superimposed on your transmit signal.
Suppose that only stations “A”, “B”, and “C” are
programmed with the same subtone frequency. When
“A” calls, the squelch on only “B” and “C” opens. So
you can choose which stations will receive your
transmissions.
Select the subtone frequency you require via Menu
No. 18. The default is 88.5 Hz. The available choices
are shown in the table below.
1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
Freq.
(Hz)
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“tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is
selected.
No.
No.
No.
No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
162.2
167.9
173.8
179.9
186.2
67.0
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
94.8
97.4
192.8
203.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
233.6
241.8
250.3
1750
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
2 Select the desired subtone frequency via Menu
100.0
103.5
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
No. 18.
3 Select the operating frequency.
4 Press [FM/AM] to select FM mode.
•
“FM” appears.
5 Turn the SQL control to adjust squelch.
6 Repeatedly press [AGC/TONE] until “CTCSS”
appears.
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Note: Use Nos. 01 to 39 shown in the table above when selecting
subtone frequencies via Computer Control {page 51}.
CONTINUOUS OR BURST SUBTONES?
In addition to selecting the frequency of the subtone,
you must choose the correct subtone duration. The
Continuous selection continuously sends the subtone
as long as the transceiver is transmitting. The Burst
selection sends a 500 ms subtone burst each time the
transceiver begins transmitting.
•
To quit CTCSS, press [AGC/TONE] again.
7 When you are called:
The squelch in your transceiver opens only when the
selected subtone is received.
Select either Continuous or Burst via Menu No. 19. The
default is Continuous except on some European
versions.
When you make a call:
Press and hold Mic [PTT], or press [SEND].
•
The selected subtone is superimposed on your
transmitted signal.
Note:
◆
◆
◆
When using split-frequency operation, select FM mode on both
VFOs to use CTCSS.
While selecting 1750 Hz subtone, you cannot switch ON the
CTCSS.
Input to the microphone is muted while transmitting a 1750 Hz
subtone.
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6 If necessary to be compatible with the station you
want to contact, press [REV] to reverse the
transceiver to the upper sideband.
DIGITAL OPERATION
Since Multimode Communications Processors (MCP)
have become popular, many Amateurs enjoy operating
using a number of digital modes. The power and
variety of Amateur radio increased greatly with the
development of MCP that can use your transceiver as
the communications link.
•
“R” appears beside “FSK”.
For example, it’s possible to take advantage of the
camaraderie found on RTTY, then move to Packet to
access an RBBS (Radio Bulletin Board System) to
download a recent shareware program you’ve heard
about, and then move again to AMTOR or PacTOR to
deposit mail in a regional mailbox for forwarding. After
that, you may switch to G-TORTM or Clover for a
lightning fast file transfer with a friend.
•
•
Traditionally, the lower sideband is used for FSK
operation.
Press [REV] again if you want to return to the
lower sideband.
7 Following the instructions provided with your MCP or
RTTY equipment, enter the key sequence at your
RTTY keyboard to select the transmit mode.
RTTY (FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING)
Radioteletype operation uses frequency shift keying
(FSK) and the 5-bit Baudot code or the 7-bit ASCII code
to transmit information.
•
•
“RX” disappears and “TX” appears.
You may instead press [SEND] to manually
select the transmit mode.
Consult “RTTY” {page 61} under “CONNECTING
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT” if you need installation
information.
8 Begin sending data from the keyboard.
7
•
No transmit carrier or AF input level adjustment is
necessary.
1 Select the FSK shift via Menu No. 29.
•
FSK shift is the difference in frequencies between
mark and space.
•
Use Menu No. 34 to select the appropriate AF
output level. The AF control cannot be used for
this adjustment.
•
The 170 Hz default is used on the Amateur
bands.
9 When finished transmitting, enter the key sequence
2 Access Menu No. 30, and select either “ON” (space)
or “OFF” (mark) to be transmitted when keying
down.
from the keyboard to return to the receive mode.
•
•
“TX” disappears and “RX” appears.
If you pressed [SEND] in step 7, press [SEND]
again.
•
The default is “OFF” (mark).
3 Access Menu No. 31, and select high tone (2125 Hz)
RTTY FREQUENCIES
or low tone (1275 Hz) for mark.
•
The high tone (default) is commonly used
nowadays.
IARU Region 1
U.S.A./Canada
(Europe/Africa)
Frequency (kHz)
Frequency (kHz)
4 Select the operating frequency.
1800~1840
1838~1842
3580~3620
5 Press [CW/FSK] to select FSK.
3605~3645
(DX: 3590)
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“FSK” appears.
7080~7100
(DX: 7040)
7035~7045
10140~10150
14080~14099.5
18101~18109
21080~21120
24920~24929
28050~28150
10140~10150
14070~14099.5
18100~18110
21070~21100
24920~24930
28070~28150
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TM
AMTOR/ PACKET/ PACTOR/ G-TOR / CLOVER
6 Exit the calibrate mode.
“TX” disappears and “RX” appears.
•
Due to their error-handling capability and speed of
transmission, these modes are more efficient than
earlier forms of digital communication by machine. In
the case of G-TORTM, it was developed specifically to
handle the adverse conditions of communicating across
the solar system with spacecraft during their missions.
7 Use Menu No. 34 to select the appropriate AF output
level.
•
The AF control cannot be used for this
adjustment.
8 Send commands and data.
Meaning
Mode
•
The transceiver will briefly transmit each time it
sends your commands and data, or when it
acknowledges transmissions from other stations.
AMTOR
Packet
AMateur Teleprinting Over Radio
Packetized data used per AX.25 protocol
Packet Teleprinting Over Radio
The data rates and types of modulation used for HF
Packet operation are shown below.
PacTOR
G-TORTM
Clover
Golay-coded Teleprinting Over Radio
Modulation Type
Data Rate
Mode
Characteristic shape of an accurately
tuned signal as viewed on a monitor.
300 bps
(AFSK)
F1
F1
F2
USB & LSB
USB & LSB
1200 bps
(PSK)
On most HF bands, audio frequency shift keying
(AFSK) is used. This method of modulation uses audio
tones therefore either the LSB or USB mode should be
selected. Traditionally, LSB is used similar to RTTY with
the exception of AMTOR which is normally operated
using USB.
1200 bps
(AFSK)
FM
Note: In some countries, F2 modulation at 1200 bps may be used
on the 10-meter band. Consult your national Amateur radio
organization to obtain band plans that specify where in each band
various modes are used.
7
In some countries, the licensing authorities permit F2
operation on some frequencies in the 10 meter band.
For this type of operation, select the FM mode.
PACKET FREQUENCIES
Consult “MCP AND TNC” {page 62} under
“CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT” if you
need installation information.
IARU Region 1
U.S.A./Canada
(Europe/Africa)
Frequency (kHz)
Frequency (kHz)
Note:
—
1800~1830
◆
◆
◆
For digital operation using the SSB or FM mode, switch the
Speech Processor OFF. When using the SSB mode, also select
a fast AGC setting.
3590~3600
Digital band
3620~3635
7080~7100
10140~10150
14095~14099.5
18105~18110
21090~21100
—
When selecting one of the filters (not OFF) in Menu No. 32, do
not activate the RX Equalizer via Menu No. 50; the default for
Menu No. 50 is OFF.
Digital band
Set Menu No. 32 to OFF for voice operation since the filters
available are too narrow for voice.
14089~14099, 14101~14112
Digital band
1 Select the appropriate filter bandwidth via Menu
No. 32.
21100~21120
•
The default is OFF.
Digital band
2 Select the operating frequency.
28120~28150, 29200~29300
—
28120~28189
50600~50780
3 Press [LSB/USB] to select LSB or USB.
•
For F2 operation, select FM by pressing
[FM/AM].
AMTOR activity can be found on or near 14075 and
3637.5 kHz. These would also be good starting places
when searching for PacTOR, G-TORTM, or Clover
stations.
•
If you selected one of the filters in step 1 (not
OFF), “FSK” appears with “LSB”, “USB”, or “FM”.
4 Following the instructions provided with your TNC or
MCP, enter the calibrate mode so you can generate
a mark condition.
•
“RX” disappears and “TX” appears.
5 Use Menu No. 33 to select the appropriate AF input
level.
•
Select a low input level so long as the ALC meter
reflects.
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SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE
SATELLITE OPERATION
SSTV is now increasing in popularity as a result of the
capability of computers. Using this technique, you can
transmit and receive still monochrome or full-color
images. Instead of trying to describe your station, just
showing it is much faster. To do this, you require a scan
converter to translate your video images into audio
signals that can be fed into your transceiver. Or, to
begin more simply, you can use only your computer with
readily available software to perform this task. A TV set
and a video camera that you may already own will also
be useful tools.
Though not as common as VHF/UHF satellite operation,
HF satellite operation is possible depending on which
satellites are currently in orbit around the Earth. When
HF propagation is poor, satellite operation can provide
an incentive to get back on the air. Since this
communications mode is so reliable, you may discover
you actually prefer satellite operation over the hunt-and-
miss method of communicating via the ionosphere.
An example of a Mode K satellite that uses uplink and
downlink HF frequencies is the Radio Sputnik 12
(RS-12). Launched in the early 1990s, this satellite is in
a low Earth orbit and provides brief windows of
opportunity for use as it passes quickly over your
location. The satellite accepts SSB or CW signals on
the 15 meter band and outputs them on 10 meters.
SSTV FREQUENCIES
IARU Region 1
U.S.A./Canada
(Europe/Africa)
Frequency (kHz)
This transceiver can also be used with Mode A
satellites, if you have an SSB/CW VHF transceiver.
Mode A satellites use a VHF uplink and an HF downlink.
Frequency (kHz)
3845
7171
3730~3740
7035~7045
If you’re interested in pursuing satellite operation,
contact AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation)
directly or via their internet Home page. This group of
satellite operators, located all over the world, support
the construction and operation of satellites. AMSAT can
provide you with the latest information regarding Mode
K and Mode A satellites that are currently in orbit.
14230
21340
28680
14225~14235
21335~21345
28675~28685
7
The high resolution that is possible using facsimile (fax)
can allow you to exchange more detailed graphics than
SSTV allows. Due to the longer transmission times
required for fax, it’s best to use this mode when band
conditions are stable with strong signals.
Popular fax frequencies include the following:
•
7245, 14245, 21345 (Intern. Net), 28945 kHz
Operation on SSTV or fax mainly involves learning the
functionality of your computer application or accessory
hardware that supports these modes. Consult the
documentation that comes with your software or
accessory equipment.
Note: When operating either SSTV or fax, use a fast AGC setting
and switch OFF your Speech Processor for best results.
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2 Press [UP] or [DOWN].
RECEIVING
•
Holding down either button causes the
function to repeat.
SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY
3 To restore the original function, press [1MHz]
again.
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 effort and time.
•
“1MHz” disappears.
If you prefer 100 kHz or 500 kHz steps instead of
1 MHz, use Menu No. 02. The default is 1 MHz.
■ Direct Frequency Entry
■ Quick Changes
When the desired frequency is far removed from the
current frequency, directly entering a frequency from
the numeric keypad can be the fastest method.
To move up or down in frequency quickly, use the
MULTI/CH control. Turning this control changes the
operating frequency in 10 kHz steps.
1 Press [ENT].
•
If you want to change the frequency step size,
use Menu Nos. 03 and 04. Select 1 kHz, 5 kHz,
10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, or 25 kHz for FM, and
select 1 kHz, 5 kHz, or 10 kHz for the other
modes. The default for both Menu numbers is
10 kHz.
•
“- - . - - - . - -” appears.
•
•
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 cancel this function,
access Menu No. 05 and select OFF.
2 Press numeric buttons [0] to [9] to enter the
frequency you desire.
Within the AM broadcast band, the step size
automatically defaults to 9 kHz (U.S.A./Canada
versions: 10 kHz) for AM mode. This step size
can be switched between 9 kHz and 10 kHz via
Menu No. 06.
•
•
Pressing [ENT] fills the remaining un-entered
digits with 0 and completes entry.
8
To select 1.85 MHz for example, press [0] for
the 10 MHz digit (first digit), because you can
also select 18.5 MHz on this transceiver.
■ Fine Tuning
•
Pressing [CLR] cancels entry and restores
the previous frequency.
Usually, turning the Tuning control changes the
frequency in steps of 10 Hz for SSB, CW, and FSK
modes, and 100 Hz for FM and AM modes.
However, you can also change the step size to 1 Hz
for SSB, CW, and FSK modes, and to 10 Hz for FM
and AM modes.
Note:
◆
◆
◆
Some digits cannot be entered for the 10 MHz digit (first
digit). Pressing one of those digits will cause that digit to be
entered in the 1 MHz position.
When the 10 Hz digit (last digit) is entered, the digit 0 is
entered automatically for the 1 Hz digit, and frequency entry
is completed. The 1 Hz digit is not displayed.
1 Press [FINE].
Attempting to enter a frequency that is outside the selectable
frequency range causes an alarm to be generated. The
entered frequency is rejected.
•
“FINE” appears.
◆
◆
When an entered frequency is accepted, RIT and XIT are
switched OFF, but the RIT or XIT frequency is not changed.
After recalling memory channels 90 to 99 that have Start and
End frequencies stored, the receive frequency can be
changed by using Direct Frequency Entry within the
programmed range.
■ Using 1 MHz Steps
2 Turn the Tuning control to select the exact
frequency.
Pressing [UP]/[DOWN] on the front panel changes
Amateur bands. You can also use [UP]/[DOWN] to
change operating frequencies in steps of 1 MHz.
3 To cancel the function, press [FINE] again.
•
“FINE” disappears.
1 Press [1MHz].
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“1MHz” appears.
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■ Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B)
The default time constant is slow for SSB, fast for CW,
fast for FSK, and slow for AM.
This function allows you to copy the frequency and
modulation mode of the active VFO to the inactive
VFO.
1 Assume that USB is currently selected.
2 Press [AGC/TONE].
1 Select the frequency and mode on VFO A or
•
“FAST” appears and shows that a fast time
constant is selected.
VFO B.
2 Press [A=B].
•
The frequency and mode selected in step 1 are
copied to the inactive VFO.
3 Press [A/B] if you want to confirm that the
frequency was copied.
RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING)
3 To select a slow time constant, press [AGC/TONE]
RIT provides the ability to change your receive frequency
by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without changing your
transmit frequency. If the Fine Tuning ([FINE]) function is
ON, the step size is 1 Hz. RIT works equally well with all
modulation modes and while using VFO mode or
Memory Recall mode.
again.
RX EQUALIZER
RX Equalizer changes the receive frequency
characteristics so that you can listen to received signals
with the most comfort. Use Menu No. 50 to select from
five different receive profiles including the default flat
response. Selecting any of the following items from the
Menu causes “ ” to appear beside the Menu No.
1 Press [RIT].
•
“RIT” and the RIT offset appear.
•
•
•
•
High boost (Hb):
Emphasizes higher audio frequencies; effective for a
bassy voice.
8
Formant pass (FP):
2 If required, press [CLEAR] to reset the RIT offset to 0.
Improves clarity by suppressing audio frequencies
outside the normal voice frequency range.
3 Turn the RIT/XIT control to change your receive
frequency.
Bass boost (bb):
Emphasizes lower audio frequencies; effective for a
voice with more high frequency components.
Conventional (c):
Emphasizes by 3 dB frequencies at 600 Hz and
higher.
4 To cancel RIT, press [RIT].
•
The receive frequency is returned to the frequency
that was selected prior to step 1.
Amplitude
Note:
Conventional
Formant pass
◆
When using Memory Recall, RIT only functions with a memory that
contains stored data.
◆
The frequency shift set by the RIT/XIT control is also used by the
XIT function. Therefore, changing or clearing the RIT offset also
affects the XIT offset.
High boost
Off
Bass boost
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)
When using modes other than FM, AGC selects the time
constant for the automatic gain control circuit.
Audio
frequency
(kHz)
2.2
0.7
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
Note:
◆
“U” selectable in Menu No. 50 is not currently available. The
menu includes this selection because of a possible future
enhancement.
signal. A fast AGC setting is particularly useful in the
following situations:
◆
The figure above is given for your better comprehension. The
actual profiles will be affected by factors such as the receive IF
filters.
•
•
•
Tuning rapidly
Receiving weak signals
Receiving high-speed CW
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■ Delay Time
TRANSMITTING
If the transceiver immediately returns to receive too
quickly after you stop speaking, your final word may
not be transmitted. To avoid this, select the
appropriate delay time that allows all of your words
to be transmitted without an overly long delay after
you stop speaking.
VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT)
VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to
the transmit mode each time you want to transmit. The
transceiver automatically switches to transmit when the
VOX circuitry senses that you have begun speaking into
the microphone.
1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode.
2 Switch the VOX function ON.
3 Press [DELAY].
When using VOX, develop the habit of pausing between
thoughts to let the transceiver drop back to receive
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 listener will appreciate
your consideration as well as respect your more
articulate conversation.
•
The current setting appears. The default is 50.
VOX can be switched ON and OFF independently for
CW and the other modes excluding FSK.
Press [VOX] to toggle VOX between ON and OFF.
4 While speaking into your microphone using your
normal level of voice, adjust the MULTI/CH
control such that the transceiver switches to
receive a brief time after you stop talking.
•
“VOX” appears when the function is ON.
•
The selectable range is 5 to 100 (150 ms to
3000 ms) in steps of 5, and OFF.
5 Press [DELAY] again.
8
■ Microphone Input Level
To enjoy the VOX function, take time to set the gain
of the VOX circuit to the correct level. This level
controls the capability of the VOX circuit to detect the
presence or absence of your voice. When using CW
mode, this level cannot be adjusted.
1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode.
2 Switch the VOX function ON.
3 Access Menu No. 16.
4 While speaking into your microphone using your
normal level of voice, select different settings
(default is 4) until the transceiver reliably switches
to transmit each time you speak.
•
•
The selectable range is 0 to 9.
The final selection should not allow
background noises near your operating
position to falsely switch the transceiver from
receive to transmit.
Note: Menu No. 16 is configurable even if VOX is OFF or while
you are transmitting.
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SPEECH PROCESSOR
XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING)
The Speech Processor levels large fluctuations in your
voice while you speak. When using SSB, FM, or AM
mode, this leveling action effectively raises the average
transmit output power, resulting in a more
understandable signal. The amount of voice
compression is fully adjustable. You will notice that
using the Speech Processor makes it easier to be heard
by distant stations.
Similar to RIT, XIT provides the ability to change your
transmit frequency by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz
without changing your receive frequency. If the Fine
Tuning ([FINE]) function is ON, the step size is 1 Hz.
1 Press [XIT].
•
“XIT” and the XIT offset appear.
Transmit power
Speech
Processor
OFF
Time
2 If required, press [CLEAR] to reset the XIT offset
to 0.
Transmit power
3 Turn the RIT/XIT control to change your transmit
frequency.
Speech
Processor
ON
Time
1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode.
4 To cancel XIT, press [XIT].
2 Press [PROC] to switch the Speech Processor ON.
•
The transmit frequency is returned to the
frequency that was selected prior to step 1.
•
“PROC” appears. The SWR meter disappears,
and the COMP meter appears.
8
Note: The frequency shift set by the RIT/XIT control is also used by
the RIT function. Therefore, changing or clearing the XIT offset also
affects the RIT offset.
3 Access Menu No. 15 and select the desired level of
compression.
•
Selectable range is 0 dB to 25 dB in steps of 5
dB. The recommended selection and default is
10 dB.
•
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.
4 To switch the Speech Processor OFF, press [PROC]
again.
•
“PROC” disappears. The COMP meter
disappears, and the SWR meter appears.
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MONITORING TRANSMITTED SIGNALS
CUSTOMIZING TRANSMIT SIGNAL
CHARACTERISTICS
While operating in the SSB, FM, or AM mode,
monitoring your transmitted signals is a good method for
judging intelligibility by other stations. You may use this
function, for example, while selecting an optimum TX
equalizer profile.
The quality of your transmitted signal is important
regardless of which on-the-air activity you pursue.
However, it’s 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 transmitted signal.
Use Menu No. 47 to select 1 to 9. The larger the
number, the greater the monitor volume. The default is
OFF.
■ Changing Transmit Bandwidth (SSB/AM)
Note:
Use Menu No. 13 to change the transmit bandwidth
between 2.4 kHz (normal) and 2.0 kHz (narrow).
The default is 2.4 kHz.
◆
When the monitor volume is high or the Speech Processor is ON,
speaker output audio may be picked up by your microphone,
resulting in a howling phenomenon. Use headphones if this
happens.
◆
Audio picked up before the modulation is output from the
speaker. So the quality of this audio slightly differs from the
quality of audio which other stations will hear.
Lower Cut-off
Frequency
Higher Cut-off
Frequency
Bandwidth
◆
◆
This function is not available in the CW or FSK mode.
300 Hz
500 Hz
2.4 kHz (Normal)
2.0 kHz (Narrow)
2.7 kHz
2.5 kHz
The position of the AF control does not affect the monitor volume.
TRANSMIT INHIBIT
■ Equalizing Transmit Audio (SSB/FM/AM)
Transmit Inhibit prevents the transceiver from being
placed in the transmit mode. No signals can be
transmitted if this function is ON.
Use Menu No. 14 to change the transmit frequency
characteristics of your signal. You can select from
five different transmit profiles including the default flat
response . Selecting any of the following items from
the Menu causes “TX EQ.” to appear on the display.
•
•
TX Inhibit OFF:Transmissions are possible.
TX Inhibit ON: Transmissions are not possible.
•
High boost (Hb):
Switch the function ON or OFF via Menu No. 38. The
default is OFF.
8
Emphasizes higher audio frequencies; effective
for a bassy voice.
•
Formant pass (FP):
CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING
Improves clarity by suppressing audio
frequencies outside the normal voice frequency
range.
Moving your frequency while transmitting is usually an
unwise practice due to the risk of interference to 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 in the transmit mode.
•
•
Bass boost (bb):
Emphasizes lower audio frequencies; effective
for a voice with more high frequency
components.
While transmitting, if you select a frequency outside the
transmit frequency range, the transceiver is
automatically forced to receive mode. If you selected
transmit mode by pressing [SEND], transmission will
not resume until you select a frequency inside the
transmit frequency range, and you press [SEND] again.
Conventional (c):
Emphasizes by 3 dB frequencies at 600 Hz and
higher.
Amplitude
Conventional
Formant pass
High boost
Off
Bass boost
Audio
frequency
(kHz)
2.2
0.7
Note:
◆
“U” selectable in Menu No. 14 is not currently available. The
menu includes this selection because of a possible future
enhancement.
◆
The figure above is given for your better comprehension. The
actual profiles will be affected by factors such as the transmit IF
filters.
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8 COMMUNICATING AIDS
ELECTRONIC KEYER
CW BREAK-IN
This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that can
be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the
transceiver’s rear panel. Consult “Keys and Keyboards
for CW Operation” {page 3} for details regarding this
connection. This built-in keyer supports lambic
operation.
Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually
switching between transmit and receive modes. Two
types of Break-in are available, Semi Break-in and Full
Break-in.
Semi Break-in:
When the key contacts open, the transceiver
automatically waits for the passage of the time period
that you have selected. The transceiver then returns to
the receive 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. If
you select a speed that is close to the speed used by
the other station, you will obtain the best results.
Full Break-in:
As soon as the key contacts open, the transceiver
returns to the receive mode.
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN
1 Press [CW/FSK] to select CW mode.
1 Press [CW/FSK] to select CW mode.
•
“CW” appears.
•
“CW” appears.
2 Press [KEY].
The current keying speed appears. The default
is 20.
2 Press [VOX].
•
“VOX” appears.
•
3 Press [DELAY].
•
The current setting (Full or delay time) appears.
The default is Full (“FBk”).
8
3 While keying the paddle and listening to the transmit
sidetone, turn the MULTI/CH control to select the
appropriate speed.
4 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select Full Break-in or
a delay time for Semi Break-in.
•
The selectable range is 0 to 100 in steps of 2.
The larger the number, the faster the speed.
•
Available delay times are from 5 to 100 (50 ms to
1000 ms) in steps of 5.
4 Press [KEY] again to complete the setting.
5 Begin sending.
Note: When using the semi-automatic “Bug” function, the selected
speed applies only to the rate that dots are sent.
•
The transceiver automatically switches to the
transmit mode.
AUTO WEIGHTING
•
When Full is selected: The transceiver
immediately switches to the receive mode when
the key opens.
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 thus making your keying easier for other
operators to copy.
•
When a delay time is selected: The transceiver
switches to the receive mode after the delay time
that you have selected has passed.
Use Menu No. 26 to switch Auto Weighting ON or OFF.
The default is ON. When Auto Weighting is OFF, the
weighting is locked at 3:1.
6 Press [DELAY] again.
Note: Full Break-in cannot be used with the TL-922/922A amplifier.
■ Reversible Auto Weighting
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. 27, and
select ON. The default is OFF.
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4 Press [CH 1], [CH 2], or [CH 3] to select a
CHANGING LOCKED-WEIGHT
memory channel.
Switching Auto Weighting OFF locks the dash/dot
weighting to 3:1. It is also possible to change this default
locked-weight. Use Menu No. 49 to select from
16 ratios, in the range from 2.5:1 to 4.0:1. “2.7”, visible
while making selections, for example, designates 2.7:1.
Note: When the Auto Weighting or Bug Key function is ON, the
selection made in Menu No. 49 is invalid.
5 Begin sending using the keyer paddle.
BUG KEY FUNCTION
•
The message you send is stored in memory.
The built-in electronic keyer also can 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 for each dash.
6 To complete the message storage, press [REC]
or [CLR].
•
When the memory becomes full, recording
automatically stops.
Note: While not operating the keyer paddle after pressing a
memory channel button, a pause is stored in the channel.
To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 22, and
select ON. The default is OFF.
■ Checking CW Messages without Transmitting
Note: When the Bug Key function is ON, CW Message Memory (see
below) cannot be used.
1 Press [CW/FSK] to select CW mode.
•
“CW” appears.
2 If “VOX” is visible, press [VOX].
“VOX” disappears.
CW MESSAGE MEMORY
This transceiver has three memory channels for storing
CW messages. Each memory channel can store
approximately 50 characters. 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.
•
3 Press [CH 1], [CH 2], or [CH 3] to select the
channel that has the desired message stored.
•
•
The message plays.
8
To play back the messages stored in the other
channels in sequence, press the
corresponding channel buttons during
playback. Up to three channels can be
queued at the same time.
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. 28, and
select ON. The default is OFF.
The electronic keyer also can repeatedly play back the
message that you stored. To switch this function ON,
access Menu No. 23 and select ON. The default is OFF.
•
To interrupt playback, press [CLR].
■ Transmitting CW Messages
For repetitive message playback, you can change the
interval between each series of messages. Use Menu
No. 24, and select the time in the range of 0 to 60
seconds.
Messages can be transmitted using Semi Break-in/
Full Break-in or manual TX/RX switching.
1 Press [CW/FSK] to select CW mode.
Note:
•
“CW” appears.
◆
◆
This function cannot be used when the Bug Key function is ON.
2 To use Semi Break-in/Full Break-in, press [VOX];
Operating the keyer paddle with Menu No. 28 OFF cancels
message playback. Even If message playback does not stop
because of your keying start timing, you can cancel playback by
pressing [CLR].
otherwise, press [SEND].
3 Press [CH 1], [CH 2], or [CH 3] to select the
channel that stores the desired message.
■ Storing CW Messages
•
•
The message is transmitted.
1 Press [CW/FSK] to select CW mode.
To transmit the messages stored in the other
channels in sequence, press the
•
“CW” appears.
2 If “VOX” is visible, press [VOX].
“VOX” disappears.
3 Press [REC].
corresponding channel buttons during
playback. Up to three channels can be
queued at the same time.
•
•
To interrupt transmission, press [CLR].
4 If [SEND] was pressed in step 2, press [SEND]
again to return to receive mode.
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REJECTING INTERFERENCE
IF SHIFT
IF FILTER
For SSB, CW, or FSK mode, shifting the center
frequency of the filter pass band is an additional method
of fighting adjacent frequency interference. Shifting this
center frequency does not change the current receive
frequency.
The IF filters are designed for selecting the exact range
of intermediate frequencies that are sent to the next
stage in the receive circuit. Interference adjacent to the
desired signal can be reduced by selecting a narrow
bandwidth filter and/or shifting the center frequency of
the filter.
To remove interference that is higher in frequency than
the desired signal, turn the IF SHIFT control
counterclockwise. To remove interference that is lower
in frequency than the desired signal, turn the IF SHIFT
control clockwise.
To more effectively remove interference, use the IF
filters with the DSP filters described on pages 37
and 38.
CHANGING IF FILTER BANDWIDTH
When adjacent frequency interference is present at both
sides of the desired signal, a narrow IF filter bandwidth
may be the best way to remove the interference.
Changing the filter bandwidth will not effect the current
receive frequency.
To use a narrow filter in SSB, CW, or FSK mode, install
the appropriate optional filter {page 58}, and select the
appropriate setting in Menu No. 46.
Desired
signal
Interfering
signal
When in CW or FSK mode, the wide filter or the narrow
filter is automatically selected, depending on the
bandwidth of the DSP filter that you select. Refer to
“CHANGING RECEIVE BANDWIDTH” {page 37}. The
default in SSB or AM mode is wide bandwidth. In FM
mode, you cannot change the filter bandwidth.
NOISE BLANKER
Noise Blanker was designed to reduce pulse noise such
as that generated by automobile ignitions. Noise
Blanker does not function in FM mode.
Note: When you use Menu B, make sure to select the appropriate
filter bandwidth via Menu No. 46 in Menu B.
Press [NB] to toggle Noise Blanker ON or OFF.
•
“NB” appears when the function is ON.
9
Interfering
signal
Desired
signal
Interfering
signal
1 Select SSB or AM mode.
2 Press [FILTER].
•
The current filter selection appears.
3 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select Wide
(“FIL-WID”) or Narrow (“FIL-NAR”).
4 Press [FILTER] to complete the setting.
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9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE
ATTENUATOR
Attenuator reduces the level of received signals. This
function is useful when interference from adjacent
frequencies is strong.
DSP TOOLS
KENWOOD digital signal processing (DSP) technology
is used for the functions described in this section.
CHANGING RECEIVE BANDWIDTH
Press [ATT] to toggle Attenuator ON or OFF.
For improving the interference reduction capability, this
transceiver also provides audio frequency (AF) filters
designed using DSP technology. When in SSB, FM, or
AM mode, you can change the filter bandwidth by
altering its low cut-off frequency and/or high cut-off
frequency. For CW and FSK modes, you can change
the filter bandwidth by directly specifying a bandwidth.
Changing the filter bandwidth does not affect the current
receive frequency.
•
“ATT” appears when the function is ON.
You can also monitor signals trimmed off by the above
DSP filters. Consult “PROGRAM FUNCTION
The ON/OFF setting will automatically be stored in the
current band. Each time you select the same band, the
same setting will automatically be selected.
BUTTON” {page 49} and assign the DSP Filter Monitor
function (No. 53) to any [PF] button. Press and hold the
[PF] button to monitor the trimmed signals; the DSP
filters will restore the default bandwidths. Release the
button to quit the function. You may use this function to
check how adjacent frequencies are in use.
The frequency range of each band is shown below.
Frequency range (MHz)
Frequency range (MHz)
0.03 ~ 2.50
2.50 ~ 4.10
4.10 ~ 7.50
7.50 ~ 10.50
10.50 ~ 14.50
14.50 ~ 18.50
18.50 ~ 21.50
■ SSB/ FM/ AM Modes
1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode.
21.50 ~ 25.50
2 Turn the DSP SLOPE (LOW) control clockwise to
raise the low cut-off frequency, or
counterclockwise to lower the low cut-off
frequency.
25.50 ~ 30.00
30.00 ~ 60.00 (TS-570S)
USB pass band
PREAMPLIFIER
Switching Preamplifier OFF also may help to reduce
interference from adjacent frequencies.
f
9
USB pass band
Press [PRE-AMP] to toggle ON or OFF.
f
•
“PRE-AMP” appears when the function is ON.
Turn the DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control clockwise
to raise the high cut-off frequency, or
counterclockwise to lower the high cut-off
frequency.
USB pass band
f
The ON/OFF setting will automatically be stored in the
current band. Each time you select the same band, the
same setting will automatically be selected.
USB pass band
The frequency range of each band is the same as for
the Attenuator. The default of Preamplifier is OFF for
the bands from 30 kHz to 7.5 MHz, and ON for the
bands from 7.5 MHz to 60.0 MHz (TS-570D: 30.0 MHz).
f
Adjust
Frequency Selections
Note: Switching Preamplifier OFF has the same effect as activating
the AIP function on other KENWOOD transceivers.
10, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350,
400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700,
750, 800, 850, 900, 950, 1000 Hz
DSP SLOPE
(LOW) control
1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7,
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2,
3.4, 3.6, 4.0, 4.4, 5.0 kHz
DSP SLOPE
(HIGH) control
The default cut-off frequencies depend on the
current positions of the DSP SLOPE controls.
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Press [B.C.] to toggle Beat Cancel ON or OFF.
“BEAT CANCEL” appears when the function is ON.
■ CW/ FSK Modes
•
1 Select CW or FSK mode.
2 Press [FILTER].
•
The current filter selection appears.
3 Turn the MULTI/CH control clockwise to widen
the bandwidth, or counterclockwise to narrow the
bandwidth.
Note: While receiving intermittent CW signals, the transceiver
sounds clicks. This does not indicate a malfunction.
If attenuation is not satisfactory, press [B.C.] for
1 second or longer to enhance the attenuation effect; a
beep sounds, but no change occurs on the display.
Pressing [B.C.] for 1 second or longer again restores
the original attenuation level.
Note:
◆
◆
The Enhanced Beat Cancel setting is cleared when the power to
the transceiver is turned OFF.
Interfering
signal
Desired
signal
Interfering
signal
Enhanced Beat Cancel may adversely affect desired signals
slightly because of its stronger effect.
NOISE REDUCTION
4 Press [FILTER] to complete the setting.
This transceiver provides two types of Noise Reduction
functions, 1 and 2, for reducing random noise which
interferes with the desired signal. Just trying them both
is the easiest way to judge which function works more
effectively under the current condition. Normally select
Noise Reduction 1 in SSB mode and select Noise
Reduction 2 in CW mode.
Default
(Hz)
Mode
Bandwidth Selections (Hz)
50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300,
400, 500, 600, 1.0 k, 2.0 k
CW
600
FSK 250, 500, 1.0 k, 1.5 k
1.5 k
Depending on which bandwidth you select for the
DSP filter and which type of optional filter you install,
the wide IF filter or the narrow IF filter will
automatically be selected.
Note: Using Noise Reduction 2 in SSB mode may lower the clarity
of signals or induce pulse noise depending on conditions.
Press [N.R.] to toggle between Noise Reduction 1,
Noise Reduction 2, and OFF.
Optional
Filter
IF Filter
•
“N. R. 1” or “N.R. 2” appears depending on which
function is selected.
Mode DSP Filter Bandwidth
Bandwidth
9
2.0 kHz
CW
Wide
Narrow
Wide
1.0 kHz or lower
YK-88SN-1
SSB
(1.8 kHz)
1.5 kHz
FSK
250 Hz, 500 Hz,
1.0 kHz
Narrow
Note: A different selection can be made between two groups of
modes; one group includes SSB, FM, and AM, and the other group
includes CW and FSK. So you need not change the selection each
time you switch modes between the two groups.
1.0 kHz, 2.0 kHz
600 Hz or lower
1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz
250 Hz, 500 Hz
300 Hz or higher
Wide
Narrow
Wide
CW
YK-88C-1
CW
(500 Hz)
FSK
Narrow
Wide
■ Changing NR1 Performance
YK-88CN-1
CW
(270 Hz)
Use Menu No. 51 to change the effect of Noise
Reduction 1. Switch Noise Reduction 1 ON, then
select level 1 to 9 in this menu while receiving
signals. The default is “Auto”; this selection provides
an optimum effect according to the strength of the
received signal.
CW
50 Hz, 100 Hz,
200 Hz
Narrow
BEAT CANCEL
Beat Cancel uses an adaptive filter and attenuates more
than one cyclic interference within the receive pass
band. The adaptive filter changes its characteristics
according to the nature of the signal being received at a
given moment. You can use Beat Cancel when in SSB,
FM, or AM mode.
Note:
◆
◆
Using a high NR1 level and Beat Cancel simultaneously may
cause noise to stand out; this does not indicate a malfunction.
When changing the NR1 level in the menu, you will hear
sound momentarily caused by an internal operation change;
this does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Setting NR2 Time Constant
Receive pass band
Interfering
tones
You can change the correlation time for Noise
Reduction 2. When in SSB, select the correlation
time that allows you to hear signals with more clarity.
When receiving CW, it is best to select the longest
correlation time that allows reliable reception. The
longer the correlation time, the better S/N.
Desired
signal
Access Menu No. 12 and select 7.5 ms or 20 ms.
The default is 20 ms.
Before
After
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MEMORY FEATURES
STORING DATA IN MEMORY
MICROPROCESSOR MEMORY BACKUP
There are 2 methods for storing transmit/receive
frequencies and associated data in memory channels
00 to 89. Use either method depending on the
relationship of the receive and transmit frequencies that
you store:
This transceiver uses a lithium battery to retain the user-
specified memory items. Switching OFF the power will
not erase the Menu setups or memory channels. The
lithium battery life is approximately 5 years.
If you find the transceiver powers-up with default
settings, and VFO and memory channel data is lost,
have the lithium battery replaced. Contact an authorized
KENWOOD service facility or dealer.
•
Simplex channels:
RX frequency = TX frequency
•
Split-frequency channels:
RX frequency ≠ TX frequency
Memory channels 90 to 99 can also be used as simplex
channels.
CONVENTIONAL MEMORY
Note: When RIT or XIT is ON, the frequency that includes the RIT
or XIT offset will be stored.
Conventional memory is used for storing data that you
want to recall many times in the future. For example,
you may store the frequency where you regularly meet
your club members.
■ Simplex Channels
1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
This transceiver provides 100 Conventional memory
channels, in total, numbered 00 to 99. Channels 90 to
99 are designed for programming VFO tuning ranges
and scan ranges. The data that you can store is listed
below:
•
“tA” or “tB” 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.
Channel
90 ~ 99
Channel
00 ~ 89
Parameter
1
RX frequency
TX frequency
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
(simplex)
1
Mode for RX
Yes
(simplex)
Mode for TX
•
To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the
storage process, press [CLR].
Start/end frequencies
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
[DWN] to select a memory channel.
CTCSS ON/OFF
10
•
Entering a 2-digit number such as 05 using
the numeric keys can also be used to select a
channel.
Memory Channel Lockout
ON/OFF
1
1
Yes
Yes
1 Changing the data after recalling a memory channel
overwrites the contents of the channel.
5 Press [M.IN] again to store the data.
•
The previous data stored in the channel is
overwritten.
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■ Split-Frequency Channels
MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL
1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
There are two modes that allow you to retrieve
frequencies and associated data that you stored in a
memory channel: Memory Recall and Memory Scroll.
•
“tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is
selected.
Memory Recall:
2 Select the frequency, mode, etc. to be stored.
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.
•
The frequency and mode selected here will be
used for transmitting.
3 Press [A/B] to select the other VFO.
4 Select the receive frequency and mode.
5 Press [SPLIT].
Memory Scroll:
Use this mode to check the contents of memory
channels without changing the current receive
frequency. In this mode, frequencies that you retrieve
are not used for receiving and transmitting.
•
“SPLIT” appears.
■ Memory Recall
1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode.
•
The memory channel that was last selected
appears.
6 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
[DWN] to select a memory channel.
•
Continuously holding down Mic [UP] or
[DWN] steps the transceiver through the
memory channels until the button is released.
•
To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the
storage process, press [CLR].
7 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
•
•
The memory channels that contain no data
are skipped.
[DWN] to select a memory channel.
•
Entering a 2-digit number such as 05 using
the numeric keys can also be used to select a
channel.
You cannot change memory channels while
transmitting.
10
3 To exit Memory Recall mode, press [M/V].
Note: Memory channels can also be changed while using the
TF-SET function.
8 Press [M.IN] again 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 RX will be stored in the memory channel.
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■ Memory Scroll
■ Memory-VFO Split Operation
1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode.
Under “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING”
{page 23}, you learned split-frequency operation
using two VFOs. Recalling a split-frequency channel
is another way to do split-frequency operation. If you
access Menu No. 07 and select ON, you can also
use a memory channel and a VFO together for this
operation, as follows:
•
The memory channel that was last selected
appears.
•
RX: Memory channel
TX: VFO A or VFO B
RX: VFO A or VFO B
TX: Memory channel
•
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
[DWN] to step through the memory channels.
To use a memory channel for receiving:
•
Entering a 2-digit number such as 05 using
the numeric keys can also be used to change
channels.
1 Press [A/B] to select the VFO that you will use
for transmitting.
•
“tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is
selected.
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.
2 Select the frequency for transmitting.
3 Recall a memory channel.
4 Press [SPLIT] to start split-frequency operation.
■ 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. 08 and select ON.
•
Skip this step when changing only the
associated data.
•
If you selected VFO B in step 1, press
[SPLIT] once again.
2 Recall a memory channel.
5 Press [M/V] to quit split-frequency operation.
To use a memory channel for transmitting:
1 Recall a memory channel.
3 Change the frequencies and associated data.
•
Use only the Tuning control to select a
frequency.
10
2 Press [M/V].
4 If necessary for future use, store the changed
data in another memory channel. Refer to
“Channel ➡ Channel Transfer” {page 42}.
3 Press [A/B] to select the VFO that you will use
for receiving.
Note: Memory channel data can also be changed while using
the TF-SET function.
4 Select the frequency for receiving.
5 Press [SPLIT] to start split-frequency operation.
6 Press [SPLIT] again to use the memory channel
that you recalled in step 1.
7 Press [SPLIT] once again to quit split-frequency
operation.
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MEMORY TRANSFER
Channel 00 ~ 89
Channel 90 ~ 99
➡
➡
■ Memory ➡ VFO Transfer
TX/RX frequency
Start frequency
End frequency
Mode for TX/RX
—
RX frequency
After retrieving frequencies and associated data in
Memory Recall mode, you can copy this 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.
TX frequency
Mode for RX
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
Mode for TX
1 Recall the desired memory channel.
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
CTCSS ON/OFF
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
2 Press [M>VFO].
•
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.
CTCSS ON/OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout ON/OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout OFF
•
When a split channel is recalled, the RX data
is copied to VFO A and the TX data is copied
to VFO B.
➡
Note:
◆
The Memory Channel Lockout status and the subtone
frequency are not copied.
Channel 90 ~ 99
Channel 00 ~ 89
➡
➡
◆
Pressing [M>VFO] after temporarily changing the retrieved
data copies the new data to the VFO.
RX frequency
TX frequency
TX/RX frequency
■ Channel ➡ Channel Transfer
Mode for RX
Mode for TX/RX
➡
You can also copy the contents of one memory
channel to another memory channel. This function is
useful when storing frequencies and associated data
that you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode.
Mode for TX
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
CTCSS ON/OFF
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
➡
➡
➡
1 Recall the desired memory channel.
CTCSS ON/OFF
2 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode.
Memory Channel
Lockout OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout ON/OFF
➡
Channel 90 ~ 99
Channel 90 ~ 99
➡
10
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
TX/RX frequency
Mode for TX/RX
Start frequency
End frequency
TX/RX frequency
Mode for TX/RX
Start frequency
End frequency
•
To exit Memory Scroll mode, press [CLR].
3 Select the memory channel to which you would
like this data copied.
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
4 Press [M.IN] again.
The tables below illustrate how data is transferred
between memory channels:
CTCSS ON/OFF
CTCSS ON/OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout ON/OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout OFF
➡
Channel 00 ~ 89
Channel 00 ~ 89
➡
RX frequency
TX frequency
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
➡
RX frequency
TX frequency
Mode for RX
Mode for RX
Mode for TX
Mode for TX
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
CTCSS ON/OFF
Subtone frequency
Tone ON/OFF
CTCSS ON/OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout ON/OFF
Memory Channel
Lockout OFF
➡
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10 MEMORY FEATURES
■ Confirming Start/End Frequencies
STORING FREQUENCY RANGES
Use this procedure to check the start and end
frequencies that you stored in channels 90 to 99.
Memory channels 90 to 99 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 in a desired range only, store start and end
frequencies for that range in advance.
1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
[DWN] to select a memory channel.
1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
3 Press [DOWN] to check the start frequency and
•
“tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is
selected.
press [UP] to check the end frequency.
2 Select the end frequency and mode.
3 Press [A/B] to select the other VFO.
4 Select the start frequency.
5 Press [SPLIT].
■ Programmable VFO
Using the start and end frequencies that you stored
in channels 90 to 99, 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.
•
“SPLIT” appears.
1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
[DWN] to select a memory channel.
Now you can only tune from the start frequency to
the end frequency
6 Press [M.IN] to select Memory Scroll mode.
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] or
[DWN] to select a memory channel.
•
To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the
storage process, press [CLR].
3 Press [CLR] for approximately two seconds.
•
A beep sounds to confirm that the channel data is
erased.
7 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
[DWN] to select a memory channel in the range from
90 to 99.
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■ Full Reset
•
Entering a 2-digit number such as 90 using the
numeric keys can also be used to select a
channel.
Do Full Reset if you want to erase all data in all
memory channels. Note that this function resets all
settings, that you customized, to the factory defaults,
i.e. menu settings, quick memory, etc.
To do Full Reset, press [A=B]+ POWER ON.
8 Press [M.IN] again to store the data.
•
The previous data stored in the channel is
overwritten.
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■ Memory Channel Lockout
QUICK MEMORY
You can lock out Conventional memory channels
that you prefer not to monitor during Memory Scan.
Memory Scan is described in the next chapter.
Quick memory is designed for quickly and temporarily
saving data without specifying a particular memory
channel. Use Quick memory to store data that you will
not need during 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.
1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or
[DWN] to select a memory channel.
3 Press [CLR].
This transceiver provides five Quick memory channels
that can store the following data:
•
Release [CLR] immediately. Pressing it for
more than approximately 2 seconds erases
the contents of the memory channel.
RX frequency
TX frequency
•
A dot appears beside the right-most digit of
the memory channel number to indicate the
channel has been locked out.
Mode for RX
Mode for TX
RIT/XIT offset
Microphone gain
Keying speed
Break-in delay time
VOX ON/OFF
Transmit power
VOX delay time
Receive filter bandwidth1
Speech Processor ON/OFF Noise Blanker ON/OFF
Subtone ON/OFF
1 MHz Step ON/OFF
RIT ON/OFF
CTCSS ON/OFF
Fine Tuning ON/OFF
XIT ON/OFF
•
Repeatedly pressing [CLR] adds and
removes the channel from the scan list.
1DSP SLOPE control settings are not stored.
STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY
Each time you store a new frequency, all previously
stored frequencies are bumped to their next respective
Quick memory channel. When all five memory
channels contain frequencies, storing one more
frequency bumps the contents of memory channel 5 off
the stack (data lost).
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➤
➤
➤
➤
➤
➤
3.545
24.911
Memory 1 Memory 2
14.235
➤
➤
➤
18.111
Memory 3
7.082
Memory 4
➤
Memory 5
21.200
Memory 1 Memory 2
24.911
14.235
Memory 3
18.111
Memory 4
7.082
Memory 5
➤
10.103
21.200
24.911
14.235
18.111
➤
Memory 4
Memory 1 Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 5
You can store data in Quick memory only when using
VFO frequencies for both transmitting and receiving.
1 Select the frequency, mode, etc.
2 Press QUICK MEMO [M.IN].
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Each time [M.IN] is pressed, the current VFO
data is written to Quick memory.
Note: When RIT or XIT is ON, this ON status and the offset also
will be stored.
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RECALLING QUICK MEMORY
You can recall a Quick memory channel, only when
using VFO frequencies for both transmitting and
receiving.
1 Press QUICK MEMO [MR].
•
The current memory channel number appears.
•
If there is no data stored in any Quick memory
channel, then this step will not access Quick
memory.
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select a Quick
memory channel (1 to 5).
•
You cannot change memory channels while
transmitting.
3 To exit, press QUICK MEMO [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. 08.
1 Press QUICK MEMO [MR].
2 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select a Quick
memory channel (1 to 5).
10
3 Change the frequencies and associated data.
4 To store the changed data in Quick memory, press
QUICK MEMO [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 QUICK MEMO [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 memory
channel that you recalled, to the VFO.
1 Recall a Quick memory channel.
2 Press [M>VFO].
Note: Pressing [M>VFO] after temporarily changing the recalled
data copies the new data to the VFO.
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SCAN
Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of
your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable
with how to use all types of Scan, the monitoring
flexibility gained will increase your operating efficiency.
•
•
•
Releasing [SCAN] before entering channel
numbers selects the channels that you selected
last time for Program Scan.
To jump to the desired frequency while scanning,
turn the Tuning control or MULTI/CH control, or
press Mic [UP]/[DWN].
The transceiver provides the following types of Scan:
Purpose
Scan Type
When in a mode other than FM, turning the
RIT/XIT control clockwise decreases the scan
speed, and counterclockwise increases the
speed. “P1” to “P9” on the display show the
current speed (P1: maximum, P9: minimum).
Monitors frequencies in
the range that you select.
Program Scan
Monitors all RX frequencies
that you store in the
Conventional memory channels.
All-channel
•
When in FM mode, Scan automatically stops on
a channel in which a signal is present. The
transceiver remains on the same channel for
either a short time (Time-operated mode) or until
the signal drops (Carrier-operated mode),
depending on which one you select via Menu
No. 10. Refer to “MEMORY SCAN” for further
information.
Scan
Memory
Scan
Monitors all RX frequencies
stored in the Conventional
memory channels of the
desired group.
Group Scan
4 To stop Scan, press [SCAN] or [CLR].
PROGRAM SCAN
Note:
Program Scan monitors the range between the start
frequency and the end frequency that you store in
Conventional memory channels 90 to 99. For a
refresher on how to store Program Scan limits, refer to
“STORING FREQUENCY RANGES” {page 43}.
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◆
◆
◆
If you have turned the SQL control clockwise far beyond the
squelch threshold when in FM mode, Scan may fail to stop at a
channel in which a signal is present. If this happens, turn the
SQL control slightly counterclockwise.
If you press [SCAN] before storing any frequency range, then the
lower and upper frequency limits of the transceiver are stored in
memory channel 90, and Program Scan is activated using this
channel.
You can select a maximum of 10 memory channels and
sequentially scan the ranges that you previously stored
in those channels. Program Scan starts with the
smallest channel number and repeats the sequence as
shown below.
When the current receive frequency is within one of the ranges
that you select by channel numbers, Scan starts with the current
frequency. The operating mode stored in the channel with that
range is used.
When the current receive frequency is outside all the ranges that
you select by channel numbers, Scan starts with the start
frequency stored in the smallest channel number.
14.150 (Start freq.)
7.030 (End freq.)
21.200 (Start freq.)
14.300 (End freq.)
Ch 93
Ch 95
Ch 97
◆
◆
Operating mode can be changed during scanning, but the
memory channel is overwritten with the changed mode.
7.070 (Start freq.)
When the current Scan range is smaller than a single step of the
MULTI/CH control, turning this control clockwise causes Scan to
jump to the start frequency, and counterclockwise to the end
frequency.
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21.350 (End freq.)
◆
◆
Starting Program Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions.
When in FM mode, Program Scan monitors rounded off
frequencies regardless of the Menu No. 05 selection.
1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
SCAN HOLD
2 Press and hold down [SCAN], then using the
numeric keys enter the second digit of each memory
channel you desire to scan, i.e. 3 for
This function stops Program Scan for approximately five
seconds and then resumes Scan when you jump to the
desired frequency by turning the Tuning control or
MULTI/CH control, or pressing Mic [UP]/[DWN].
Ch 93, 357 for Ch 93/Ch 95/Ch 97, etc.
3 Release [SCAN] to start Program Scan.
To use this function, access Menu No. 09, and select
ON. The default is OFF.
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GROUP SCAN
MEMORY SCAN
Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which
you stored frequencies (All-channel Scan) or only a
desired group of memory channels (Group Scan).
For the purpose of Group Scan, the 100 Conventional
memory channels are divided into 10 groups, with each
group containing 10 channels. The channels are
grouped as follows:
Scan automatically stops at a channel in which a signal
is present. The transceiver remains on the same
channel for either a short time (Time-operated mode) or
until the signal drops (Carrier-operated mode). Use
Menu No. 10 to select either mode. The default is
Time-operated.
Group 0
Group 1
Ch 00, Ch 01, Ch 02, • • • • Ch 09
Ch 10, Ch 11, Ch 12, • • • • Ch 19
Ch 20, Ch 21, Ch 22, • • • • Ch 29
Group 2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
•
•
•
•
•
•
Time-operated mode:
After stopping on a busy channel and waiting
approximately three seconds, Scan checks the channel
again. If the channel is still busy, Scan waits another
three seconds then restarts. If the channel is not busy
three seconds after stopping, Scan restarts immediately.
Ch 90, Ch 91, Ch 92, • • • • Ch 99
Group 9
You can select a maximum of 10 groups and
sequentially scan the channels that belong to those
groups. Group Scan starts with the smallest group
number and repeats the sequence, for example,
group 3 ➞ group 5 ➞ group 7 ➞ group 3.
Carrier-operated mode:
Scan restarts approximately two seconds after the
signal drops.
1 Select Time-operated or Carrier-operated via Menu
No. 10.
You can lock out the memory channels that you prefer
not to monitor while scanning. To do this refer to
“Memory Channel Lockout” {page 44}.
2 Press [MR] to enter Memory Recall mode.
3 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch to the
threshold.
ALL-CHANNEL SCAN
4 Press and hold down [SCAN] then, using the
numeric keys, enter the group numbers you desire to
scan, i.e. 3 for group 3, 35 for groups 3 and 5, etc.
Use the following procedure to monitor all memory
channels that contain frequency data.
5 Release [SCAN] to start Group Scan.
1 Select Time-operated or Carrier-operated via Menu
No. 10.
2 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode.
3 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch to
threshold.
4 Press [SCAN] to start All-channel Scan.
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•
•
Scan ascends up through the channel numbers
(this direction cannot be changed).
To jump to the desired channel while scanning,
turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic
[UP]/[DWN].
6 To stop Scan, press [SCAN] or [CLR].
•
•
Scan starts with the current channel and ascends
up through the channel numbers (this direction
cannot be changed).
After using Group Scan, enter all group numbers in step
4 or do Full Reset {page 48} to use All-channel Scan
(factory default). Note that doing Full Reset returns all
settings, that you customized, to the factory defaults.
To jump to the desired channel while scanning,
turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP]/
[DWN].
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.
5 To stop Scan, press [SCAN] or [CLR].
Note:
◆
◆
When the current channel is within one of the groups that you
select by group number, Scan starts with the current channel.
◆
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 outside all the groups that you select
by group number, 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.
◆
Starting Memory Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions.
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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
The ANT 1/ANT 2 setting will automatically be stored in
the current band. Each time you select the same band,
the same setting will automatically be selected.
MICROPROCESSOR RESET
If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, resetting
the microprocessor default settings may resolve the
problem.
The frequency range of each band is shown below.
Frequency Range
(MHz)
Frequency Range
(MHz)
INITIAL SETTINGS
0.03 ~ 2.50
2.50 ~ 4.10
4.10 ~ 7.50
7.50 ~ 10.50
10.50 ~ 14.50
14.50 ~ 18.50
18.50 ~ 21.50
For each VFO, the factory defaults for operating
frequency and mode are as follows:
•
•
VFO A: 14.000.000 MHz/ USB
VFO B: 14.000.000 MHz/ USB
21.50 ~ 25.50
25.50 ~ 30.00
The Conventional and Quick memory channels have no
data stored.
30.00 ~ 60.00 (TS-570S)
Note: Connect an external antenna tuner to the ANT 1 connector
only. After connecting this tuner correctly and selecting ANT 1, the
internal tuner will always be bypassed.
PARTIAL RESET
Do Partial Reset if a button or control does not function
according to the instructions in this manual. The
following are not erased by Partial Reset.
FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION
Frequency Lock disables some buttons and controls to
prevent you from accidentally activating a function or
disturbing current settings.
•
•
•
•
Memory channel data
Menu settings
Press [F.LOCK] to toggle Frequency Lock ON or OFF.
Antenna tuner preset data
ANT 1/ANT 2 data.
•
“F.LOCK” appears when the function is ON.
To do Partial Reset, press [A/B]+ POWER ON.
“HELLO” appears on the display.
•
FULL RESET
Do Full Reset if you want to erase all data in all memory
channels. In addition, this function resets all settings,
that you customized, to the factory defaults, i.e. menu
settings, antenna tuner preset data, etc.
The following buttons and controls are disabled by
Frequency Lock:
• Tuning control
• MULTI/CH control
• QUICK MEMO [M.IN]
• [CLR]
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• QUICK MEMO [MR]
To do Full Reset, press [A=B]+ POWER ON.
• [FINE]
• [ENT]
• [FM/AM]
• [SPLIT]
• [A=B]
• [M.IN]
Note:
• [REV]
• [LSB/USB]
•
“HELLO” appears on the display.
• [CW/FSK]
• [UP]/[DOWN]
• [M/V]
Note: The IF filter selection in Menu No. 46 will not be reset.
• [1MHz]
• [A/B]
SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2
• [SCAN]
• [M>VFO]
After connecting antenna feed line to the ANT 1
connector and/or ANT 2 connector on the rear panel,
select ANT 1 or ANT 2, depending on which antenna is
used for transmitting and receiving.
◆
After activating Frequency Lock, the MULTI/CH control and
[UP]/[DOWN] are still available in Menu mode.
◆
After activating Frequency Lock, you can still change the transmit
frequency with the Tuning control while using the TF-SET
function.
Press [ANT] to select ANT 1 or ANT 2.
•
“ANT 1” or “ANT 2” appears to show which antenna
is selected.
◆
◆
After activating Frequency Lock, the MULTI/CH control is still
available for selections other than frequency and memory
channel changes.
After activating Frequency Lock, [CLR] is still available in some
situations.
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Consult the following table to select a function.
Selecting OFF assigns no function to the button.
BEEP FUNCTION
The purpose of the Beep function is to provide an audible
signal that conveys information. There are three types of
signals:
Function
Number
Function
Number
Function
Function
Selects Menu
No. 00 to 40.
[SCAN]
[M>VFO]
[M.IN]
•
•
To confirm that a button has been pressed.
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
00 to 40
To report an error condition; Morse codes are used for
some errors.
See “MENU
CONFIGURATION
”.
[CW TUNE]
[CH 1]
50
51
52
Monitor
Voice 1
Voice 2
•
To confirm that the selection was completed by
pressing [MIC], [PWR], [KEY], [DELAY], or [FILTER]
again.
[CH 2]
When selecting an operating mode, a Morse code
abbreviation for that mode is heard.
[CH 3]
DSP Filter
Monitor
53
60
61
[FINE]
[F. LOCK]
[CLR]
QUICK
MEMO [MR]
Morse Code Output
Mode
Selects
Menu No.
48 to 51.
Ex: 82
selects
Menu No.
50.
QUICK
MEMO [M.IN]
· – · ·
(L)
LSB
USB
CW
· · –
(U)
62
63
64
65
[SPLIT]
[TF-SET]
[A/B]
80 to 83
99
– · – ·
– · – · · – ·
· – ·
(C)
(CR)
(R)
CW –R
FSK
[M/V]
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[A=B]
OFF
· – · · – ·
· –
(RR)
(A)
FSK –R
AM
1 Press [MENU].
· · – ·
(F)
FM
2 Press [A/B] to select Menu A or Menu B.
3 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 41,
You can change the volume of the beep output via Menu
No. 01.
42, 43, 44, or 45.
DISPLAY DIMMER
The Display illumination can be switched between 5 levels
via Menu No. 00.
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PROGRAM FUNCTION BUTTON
4 Press [UP], [DOWN], Mic [UP], or Mic [DWN] to
select a function number.
The transceiver allows you to customize the function of the
front panel [PF] button. When using the optional MC-47
microphone, you can also customize the functions of the
Mic [PF1], [PF2], [PF3], and [PF4] buttons. You can
assign the following types of functions to these buttons via
Menu No. 41 to 45:
•
Consult the above table to select a function.
5 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.
The default values are as follows:
•
•
•
Front panel [PF]: Voice 1
•
•
•
Directly select Menu No. 00 to 40, 48 to 51. No need to
press [MENU] and turn the MULTI/CH control.
Mic [PF1]: [A/B]
• Mic [PF2]: [SPLIT]
• Mic [PF4]: Monitor
Mic [PF3]: [M/V]
Activate a function that is supported by no other front
panel buttons.
Note:
◆
Full Reset returns the functions of the PF buttons to default
settings.
Activate the same function as one of the front panel
buttons.
◆
Function No. 84 accessible in step 4 is not currently available.
Pressing the PF button with Function No. 84 assigned will
simply cause the transceiver to display a string of error codes.
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■ Transferring Data
QUICK DATA TRANSFER
The TS-570 transceiver works as the Master
sending data to the Slave transceiver.
This transceiver has the capability to quickly and
conveniently transfer the receive frequency and mode to
another compatible transceiver. Compatible
transceivers include:
1 Switch ON the Transfer function on each
transceiver.
• TS-570S/570D • TS-850S
•
On the TS-570, access Menu No. 36 and
select ON. For the compatible transceiver,
check the instruction manual that came with
the transceiver.
• TS-870S
• TS-690S
• TS-450S
• TS-950SDX
Data Transfer could be useful while contesting. A
spotting station that is searching for new contest
multipliers can quickly transfer a frequency over to the
running (main) station.
2 On the Master, while in VFO mode, select an
operating frequency and mode.
3 On the Master, press QUICK MEMO [M.IN].
•
When using another TS-570 as the Slave,
“CTRL” appears on the Slave.
SETTING UP
•
The displayed data is stored in Quick memory
channel 1 on the Master and transferred to
the Slave.
■ Equipment Needed
In addition to a compatible transceiver, the following
equipment is required:
Note: If the Master has RIT switched ON, the offset frequency
is added to the receive frequency to be transferred.
Transfer to TS-570 or TS-870S:
■ Receiving Data
•
One cross-wired cable
The TS-570 transceiver works as the Slave,
receiving data from the Master transceiver. The
Slave can receive data using either Quick memory
channel 1 or the VFO.
This cable must have a 9-pin RS-232C female
connector at both ends.
Transfer to a transceiver other than TS-570 and
TS-870S:
1 Switch ON the Transfer function on each
transceiver.
•
•
KENWOOD IF-232C interface unit
•
On the TS-570, access Menu No. 36 and
select ON. For the compatible transceiver,
check the instruction manual that came with
the transceiver.
One cross-wired cable
This cable must have a 9-pin RS-232C female
connector at one end and a 25-pin RS-232C
female connector at the other end.
2 On the Slave, access Menu No. 37 and select
either OFF (Quick memory channel 1) or ON
(the VFO).
•
One straight cable
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This cable must have a 6-pin DIN male connector
at both ends.
•
The default is Quick memory.
3 On the Master, perform the appropriate operation
■ Connections
to send data.
For diagrams on how to connect the two
transceivers, see “CONNECTING PERIPHERAL
EQUIPMENT ” {page 60}.
•
For the correct method, check the instruction
manual that came with the transceiver.
Note:
◆
If you always use the TS-570 just to receive, activate TX
Inhibit via Menu No. 38 to avoid unintentional transmission.
USING QUICK TRANSFER
◆
When the Slave receives data using the VFO programmed
with a simplex frequency, the received data replaces the data
on both VFOs. On the Slave, both RIT and XIT are set to
OFF.
When connecting with another TS-570 or the TS-870S,
use the same COM connector baud rate on each
transceiver. If transferring to or from other KENWOOD
transceivers, select 4800 bps and 2 stop bits on the
TS-570. Use Menu No. 35 to select these parameters.
◆
When the Slave receives data using the VFOs programmed
with split frequencies, the received data replaces the data
only on the TX side of the VFO. On the Slave, XIT is set to
OFF but RIT is not changed.
Note: While transferring data, other functions may work slowly.
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COMPUTER CONTROL
Transfer Rate
Stop Bits
(bps)
Menu Setting
By connecting this transceiver to a computer, you can
change the computer into an electronic console from
which you can remotely control functions of the
transceiver. This capability makes possible remote
operation of your transceiver from across the room,
from another room, or, when coupled with other
commercially available products and where lawful, from
another city, state, or country via a telephone
connection.
12 – 1
24 – 1
48 – 1
48 – 2
96 – 1
192 – 1
384 – 1
576 – 1
1200
2400
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4800
4800
9600
19200
38400
57600
Note:
◆
You can use the front panel controls while using computer
control. Settings done from the front panel are effective
immediately.
◆
After the computer is disconnected or turned off, all values and
settings on the front panel are restored.
USING A TRANSVERTER
SETTING UP
If you have a transverter that converts HF frequencies
to VHF/UHF frequencies, and vice versa, you can use
this HF transceiver as a VHF or UHF transceiver. For
more information, consult the instruction manual that
came with the transverter.
■ Equipment Needed
•
•
Computer equipped with an RS-232C serial port.
One straight cable
1 Connect the transverter to the ANT 1 or ANT 2
This cable must have a 9-pin RS-232C female
connector at one end, and at the other end a 9-
pin or a 25-pin RS-232C female connector that
mates with the RS-232C port of your computer.
connector of this transceiver.
2 Select the operating frequency.
•
The transverter will use this frequency as the
reference for converting frequencies.
•
Transceiver control application
•
Normally set 1 kHz and lower digits to 0
(“0.00” on the display).
To design your programs consult “APPENDIX”
{page 70} for the necessary information.
3 Access Menu No. 40, and select 50 MHz, 144 MHz
or 430 MHz, depending on which band you will use.
The default is OFF.
■ Connections
Connecting the transceiver to the computer is easy.
See the diagram given in “CONNECTING
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT” {page 60}.
•
Changing from the default (OFF) will
automatically set the transmit power to
approximately 5 W.
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Note: Before connecting this transceiver to the computer,
switch OFF the power to the transceiver and the computer.
•
The transceiver displays a frequency down to the
10 Hz digit for 50 MHz, or down to the
100 Hz digit for 144 MHz and 430 MHz.
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
Note:
In order to control the transceiver by computer, you
must first choose the communication parameters.
◆
When using a transverter, not all the functions of this transceiver
are available.
◆
When using the optional VS-3 unit, the selected VHF or UHF
frequencies are not announced.
1 On the computer, configure your transceiver control
application for 8 data bits and no parity.
2 On the transceiver, select the appropriate transfer
rate and number of stop bits via Menu No. 35.
•
The defaults are 9600 bps and 1 stop bit.
Note: To reliably use the 38400 or 57600 bps transfer rates, the
RS-232C port of the computer must support these high-speed
communications parameters.
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Note:
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
◆
◆
◆
The internal tuner will not tune outside the authorized transmit
limits of Amateur bands.
As explained in “ANTENNA CONNECTION” {page 1},
matching the impedance of the coaxial cable and
antenna is very important. To do this, you have the
choice of using the internal or an external tuner. This
section describes how to use the internal tuner. For the
external tuner, consult the instruction manual that comes
with the tuner.
Pressing [AT TUNE] for more than one second while transmitting
interrupts transmitting and starts tuning.
While using a different antenna tuner band for transmitting and
receiving with Menu No. 11 ON, received signals bypass the
internal tuner.
◆
◆
◆
While using CW Full Break-in, the internal tuner will be in-line for
both transmitting and receiving.
Tuning will automatically turn off after approximately 60 seconds.
In addition, “AT” will disappear and the error beeps will stop.
1 Select the transmit frequency.
2 Press [ANT] to select ANT 1 or ANT 2.
Tuning still may continue when the SWR meter indicates 1:1.
This happens because of the tuning algorithm, and does not
indicate a malfunction.
•
With an external tuner connected to the ANT 1
connector, you cannot select ANT 1 here.
Selecting ANT 1 in this situation always causes
the internal tuner to be bypassed.
◆
Even though the SWR meter shows more than one segment, the
internal tuner may not function for retuning. This does not
indicate a malfunction. It happens because of an unavoidable
SWR calculation algorithm error between 10 W (approx.) transmit
power for tuning and 100 W transmit power.
3 Press [AT TUNE] and release it immediately.
◆
◆
If tuning does not finish although the SWR meter indicates
smaller than 3:1, adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR,
then retry tuning.
•
“AT” appears to show that the internal tuner is in-
line (not bypassed).
Tuning may not lower the SWR to 1:1 depending on conditions.
PRESETTING
After each successful tuning session, the Preset
function stores the position of the tuning capacitor in
memory. The position of the capacitor is stored for each
of the antenna tuner bands (see table below) and for
each antenna connector (ANT 1 and ANT 2).
4 Press [AT TUNE] for more than one second.
•
CW mode is automatically selected and tuning
starts.
Press [AT TUNE] and release it immediately.
•
“AT” will appear to show that the internal tuner is in-
line (not bypassed).
•
“AT” blinks, and “TX” and “CW” appear.
•
Each time you go across the antenna tuner band,
the Preset function automatically positions the tuning
capacitor without need for retuning. If no Preset
data exists for a particular band/antenna
combination, then the default data for 50 Ω is used.
Note: Tuning may restart to obtain the optimum matching condition
although the current antenna tuner band has the preset data. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
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•
•
To cancel tuning for any reason, press
[AT TUNE] again.
Frequency Range
(MHz)
Frequency Range
(MHz)
If the SWR of the antenna system is extremely
high, an alarm, Morse code “SWR”, is output and
the internal tuner is bypassed. Before retrying
tuning, adjust the antenna system to lower the
SWR.
0.03 ~ 1.85
1.85 ~ 2.50
14.10 ~ 14.50
14.50 ~ 18.50
18.50 ~ 21.15
21.15 ~ 21.50
21.50 ~ 25.50
25.50 ~ 29.00
29.00 ~ 30.00
30.00 ~ 51.001
51.00 ~ 52.001
52.00 ~ 53.001
53.00 ~ 60.001
2.50 ~ 3.525
3.525 ~ 3.575
3.575 ~ 3.725
3.725 ~ 4.10
4.10 ~ 7.03
5 See the display and check that tuning has
successfully finished.
•
After successful tuning, “AT” stops blinking, and
“TX” and “CW” disappear.
•
If tuning does not finish within about 20 seconds,
an alarm sounds. Press [AT TUNE] to stop the
alarm and tuning.
7.03 ~ 7.10
If you access Menu No. 11 and select ON, received
signals will also pass through the internal tuner. This
may reduce interference to the receive frequency.
7.10 ~ 7.50
7.50 ~ 10.50
10.50 ~ 14.10
1TS-570S only
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6 To record a message in another channel, start with
DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT
(OPTIONAL)
step 3.
Note:
◆
To erase a message, press and hold the desired channel button,
The optional DRU-3A unit allows you to record a voice
message on up to 3 channels. After recording a
message via your transceiver microphone, you can then
send that message.
and press [CLR].
◆
Pressing the [POWER] switch cancels recording in progress and
clears the memory channel.
The maximum recording time for each channel is as
follows:
MESSAGE PLAYBACK
Channel 1: Approx. 30 sec
Channel 2: Approx. 15 sec
Channel 3: Approx. 15 sec
You can play back the message in channel 1, 2, or 3 to
check or to send. It is also possible to make a longer
linked message, by consecutively playing back the
messages of more than one channel.
The DRU-3A is useful in many situations:
You can even send a longer linked message repeatedly
by using the Repeat function. To switch this function
ON, access Menu No. 23 and select ON. The default is
OFF.
•
•
•
DX chasing or contest operation where repeated
calls are necessary for extended periods of time
Checking interference complaints to other equipment
(lets you be in two places at one time)
Note:
Checking or adjusting your transmit signal or your
antenna(s) if it’s not convenient to be sitting in front
of your microphone
◆
◆
Pressing the [POWER] switch cancels playback in progress.
The settings in Menu No. 23 and No. 24 are shared with CW
Message Playback described in “CW MESSAGE MEMORY”
{page 35}.
•
Helping a friend adjust his antenna or receive when
he needs repeated test transmissions from you
■ Checking Messages
For information on how to install the DRU-3A unit, refer
to “INSTALLING OPTIONS” {page 57}.
1 Select SSB, FM, or AM.
•
Use the same mode for transmitting and
receiving.
RECORDING MESSAGES
2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX] to switch the function
OFF.
This section explains how to record a single message.
1 Select SSB, FM, or AM.
3 Press [CH 1], [CH 2], or [CH 3], depending on
which channel you want to check.
•
Use the same mode for transmitting and
receiving.
•
For example, “AP 1– –” appears while
playing back the message in channel 1.
2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX] to switch the function
OFF.
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3 Press [REC] to enter the Record Standby mode.
•
“AP –” appears.
•
To interrupt playback, press [CLR].
4 To play back another message in sequence,
press the corresponding [CH 1], [CH 2], or
[CH 3] while playing back the first message.
•
To exit the Record Standby mode and quit
recording your message, press [CLR].
•
Up to three channels can be queued at the
same time.
4 Press and hold down [CH 1], [CH 2], or [CH 3] and
begin speaking into your microphone.
•
There are three channels for recording
messages. Press the button that corresponds to
the channel that you want to use.
5 Release the button pressed in step 4 when you have
finished recording your message.
•
Also when the maximum recording time passes,
recording stops.
•
The content of the channel is overwritten with the
new message.
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■ Sending Messages
1 Select SSB, FM, or AM.
•
Use the same mode for transmitting and
receiving.
2 Press [VOX] to switch VOX ON or OFF.
•
Depending on this selection, the subsequent
procedures differ.
3 If you switch OFF VOX in step 2, press [SEND],
or press and hold Mic [PTT].
4 Press [CH 1], [CH 2], or [CH 3], depending on
which channel you want to use.
•
For example, “AP 1– –” appears while
playing back the message in channel 1.
•
To interrupt playback, press [CLR].
5 To play back another message in sequence,
press the corresponding [CH 1], [CH 2], or
[CH 3] while playing back the first message.
•
Up to three channels can be queued at the
same time.
6 If you press [SEND] or Mic [PTT] in step 3, press
[SEND] again or release Mic [PTT].
■ Changing Inter-message Interval
For repetitive message playback, you can change
the interval between each series of messages. Use
Menu No. 24, and select the time in the range of 0 to
60 seconds.
12
■ Changing Volume
Turning the AF control does not change the volume
for playback. To change the volume, use Menu
No. 25.
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Steps:
VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)
1 Assign Voice 1 or Voice 2 to the front panel [PF]
button or, if you use the optional MC-47 microphone,
one of the Mic [PF] buttons. For this method, refer
to “PROGRAM FUNCTION BUTTON” {page 49}.
Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function. Each
time you change the transceiver mode such as VFO A/B
or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically
announces the new mode. In addition, you can
program the front panel [PF] button so that pressing
[PF] makes the transceiver announce the displayed
information. If you have the optional MC-47
microphone, you can program one of the Mic [PF]
buttons for this function.
2 Press the [PF] button that you programmed.
•
Announcement is made based on Voice 1 or
Voice 2 selection.
•
To interrupt the announcement, press the [PF]
button again.
For an explanation on how to install the VS-3 unit, refer
to “INSTALLING OPTIONS” {page 57}.
The table below shows what the transceiver
automatically announces when it enters a new mode.
Announcement
New Mode
Key Pressed
[A/B]
VFO A frequency
VFO B frequency
VFO A
VFO B
Channel number
and frequency
Memory Recall1
[M/V]
Quick Memory “Q”, channel number
QUICK MEMO
Recall1
and frequency
[MR]
“MENU”, menu number
and menu selection
Menu1
Entry2
[MENU]
“enter”
[ENT]
1
When you change the channel or menu number in
this mode, the transceiver announces the new
number.
2
When you enter a number using the numeric keys in
Entry mode or Memory Scroll mode, the transceiver
announces the entered number.
For the [PF] button, the transceiver will announce
different information depending on whether Voice 1 or
Voice 2 is selected.
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Voice 1:
•
VFO or memory channel frequencies are announced
beginning with the 10 MHz digit and continuing
through to the 10 Hz digit. If the memory channel
has no data stored, “open” is announced. For the
MHz decimal point, “point” is announced. For the
kHz decimal point, a short pause (200 ms) is made.
A 200 ms pause also is made between the channel
number and the frequency.
•
Menu numbers and their settings are announced
with a short pause (200 ms) between the menu
number and the setting.
Note: If operating a button or a control changes the contents of the
display while an announcement is in progress, the announcement is
interrupted.
Voice 2:
•
Peak readings for the S-meter are announced, for
example, “S5” or “20dB”.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
PS-53
Regulated DC Power
Supply (22.5 A)
MC-43S
Hand Microphone
MC-47
Multi-function Microphone
MC-60A
Deluxe Desktop
Microphone
MC-85
MC-90
HS-5
MC-80
Multi-function Desktop
Microphone
DSP-compatible Desktop
Microphone
Deluxe Headphones
Desktop Microphone
Microphone sensitivity is low in
FM mode.
HS-6
Small Headphones
SP-23
External Speaker
SP-50B
Mobile Speaker
MB-430
Mobile Mounting Bracket
DRU-3A
Digital Recording Unit
SO-2
VS-3
PC-1A
Phone Patch Controller
Temperature-
compensated Crystal
Oscillator (TCXO)
Voice Synthesizer Unit
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Using PC-1A with the transceiver
does not comply with the European
EMC standard.
IF-232C
Interface Unit
LF-30A
Low-pass Filter
YK-88C-1
CW Filter (500 Hz)
YK-88CN-1
CW Filter (270 Hz)
YK-88SN-1
SSB Filter (1.8 kHz)
PG-2Z
DC Cable
MA-5
Mobile 5-band Antenna
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INSTALLING OPTIONS
The following equipment is required for installing the
optional units.
4 Plug the DRU-3A connector (CN901) into the CN17
connector.
•
•
•
Large Philips screwdriver
•
The large IC on the DRU-3A must closely contact
the cushion on the PC board.
Small Philips screwdriver
25 W pencil soldering iron (for the SO-2 unit only)
DRU-3A
REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE
When installing the optional DRU-3A, VS-3, or SO-2
unit, remove the bottom case first.
1 Remove the 8 screws.
CN17
5 Reconnect the flat cable to the CN15 connector.
6 Replace the bottom case (8 screws).
2 Lift off the bottom case.
DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT
CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC
POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
1 Remove the bottom case (8 screws).
2 Remove the flat cable from the CN15 connector.
14
CN15
3 Peel off the paper backing from the cushion installed
on the transceiver PC board.
Cushion
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3 Remove the 2 screws from the OPTION FILTER
VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT
CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC
POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
section of the transceiver PC board.
1 Remove the bottom case (8 screws).
2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing
inward, and insert the VS-3 connector into the
transceiver CN16 connector.
Component side
VS-3
CN16
4 Align the pins of the transceiver CN8 and CN9
connectors with the two connectors on the filter.
•
Take care to properly align the pins.
Filter
3 Replace the bottom case (8 screws).
Note: The VR8 allows you to adjust the volume for voice
announcement. Use only when the volume level is too low or too
high.
CN8
CN9
VR8
5 While holding the filter, carefully push down until the
filter snaps into place.
YK-88C-1/ YK-88CN-1/ YK-88SN-1
FILTERS
CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC
POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
14
1 Remove the 2 screws from the bottom cover of the
transceiver.
6 Re-install the 2 screws that you removed in step 3.
Bottom cover
7 Replace the bottom cover (2 screws).
Note: After installing the filter, be sure to select the appropriate
setting in Menu No. 46; otherwise the filter will not function.
2 Remove the bottom cover.
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7 Cut the leads of the R503 and R504 resistors.
SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED
CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR (TCXO)
Cut here
CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC
POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
1 Remove the bottom case (8 screws).
R504
R503
2 Remove the protective cover installed on the PC
board (6 screws).
8 Insert the SO-2 unit into the specified position on the
PC board.
SO-2
3 Remove the 13 screws that fasten the PC board to
9 Turn the PC board over.
the chassis.
•
Be careful not to damage the flat cables
connected to the PC board, and not to drop the
SO-2 unit.
1
2
4 Remove the clamp that fastens the heat sink to the
chassis.
Clamp
14
Heat sink
10 Solder the five pins of the SO-2 unit to the PC board,
then cut off the SO-2 pins extruding from the PC
board.
11 Re-position the PC board.
5 Remove the cable from the CN1 connector.
12 Re-install the 13 screws on the PC board.
13 Re-install the protective cover on the PC board
(6 screws).
CN1
14 Re-position the clamp.
•
Be careful with the orientation of the clamp. See
the drawing in step 4.
15 Reconnect the cable to the CN1 connector.
16 Pull the CN1 connector cable, and lock it using the
cable holder.
6 Take the CN1 connector cable off the cable holder.
17 Replace the bottom case (8 screws).
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CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
COMPUTER
The COM connector allows you to directly connect a computer or dumb terminal by using an RS-232C cable
terminated with a female 9-pin connector.
No external hardware interface is required between your computer and the transceiver. See “APPENDIX” on page 70
for information related to this connector.
TS-570
RS-232C
serial port
COM connector
Personal computer/
dumb terminal
Straight cable
COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER
When transferring data to or from another TS-570 or the TS-870S, directly connect the two transceivers using the COM
connectors.
When transferring data to other KENWOOD transceivers, use the optional IF-232C interface unit. Connect the
IF-232C to the ACC 1 connector located on the compatible transceiver. 6-pin DIN plugs (E07-0654-XX) are available
as options. Contact your dealer or a KENWOOD Service Center.
COM Connector
cable
TS-570/870S
TS-570
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TS-450S/690S/850S/950SDX
Cross-wired cable
TS-570
A
N
T
See IF-232C manual.
IF-232C
RS-232C(25P)
DIN(6P)
DIN(6P)
Cross-wired cable
Straight cable
ACC 1
Pin
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
ACC 1
Pin Name
GND
TXD
RXD
CTS
RTS
NC
Rear panel view on
TS-450S/690S/850S/
950SDX
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RTTY EQUIPMENT
Use the ACC 2 connector to connect to the RTTY equipment. Connect the RTTY key output line to pin 2 of the ACC 2
connector. Connect the demodulation input line of the RTTY equipment to pin 3 of the ACC 2 connector.
Note: Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment. Keep as wide a separation as possible between the
transceiver and the RTTY equipment as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver.
MCP
power
supply
TS-570
ACC 2
MCP
Personal computer/
dumb terminal
LINEAR AMPLIFIER
Connect an external transmit power amplifier to the REMOTE connector. Before using the external amplifier, switch
ON the linear amplifier control relay via Menu No. 39.
The TX/RX relay response time is 10 ms when you have selected CW Full Break-in and 25 ms when you have
selected CW Semi Break-in.
Note: The TX/RX control method differs depending on external amplifier models. Some amplifiers enter the TX mode when the control terminal is
grounded. For those amplifiers, connect pin 2 of the REMOTE connector to the GND terminal of the amplifier and connect pin 4 of the connector to
the control terminal of the amplifier.
REMOTE connector
Pin
No.
Function
Linear
amplifier
TS-570
1
Speaker output
2
Common terminal
AC LINE
3
Standby; when grounded, the
transceiver enters TX mode.
RF OUTPUT
Control relay
4
5
When connected with the common
terminal, the amplifier enters TX mode.
15
R
T
2
4
6
5
7
When connected with the common
terminal, the amplifier enters RX mode.
1
3
GND
6
7
ALC input from amplifier
Approx. +12 V DC is output when in
TX mode (10 mA max.).
REMOTE Connector
(Rear panel view)
ANTENNA TUNER
Use the ANT 1 connector and the AT connector to connect an external antenna tuner. If you connect the external tuner
to the ANT 2 connector, the external tuner will not function.
Note: While using an external antenna tuner with the TS-570S, you cannot use the 6 m band to transmit. Connect your 6 m band antenna to the
ANT 2 connector.
External antenna tuner
TS-570
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MCP AND TNC
Use the ACC 2 connector to connect the input/output lines from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for Packet operation,
a Multimode Communications Processor (MCP) for operation on Packet, PacTOR, AMTOR, G-TORTM, or FAX, or from
a Clover interface. Also use the ACC 2 connector to connect SSTV and phone patch equipment.
•
•
Connect the TNC or MCP to the ACC 2 connector using a cable equipped with a 13-pin DIN plug.
Connecting the TNC or MCP to a personal computer or dumb terminal requires an RS-232C cable.
Note:
◆
◆
Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the TNC or MCP. Keep as wide a separation as possible between the
transceiver and the computer as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver.
The output voltage of Pin No. 6 (SMET) is not 0 V even when no signal is present. In addition, the output voltage differs between FM
(approx. 2.8 ~ 3.8 V) and other modes (approx. 0.5 ~ 3.8 V). When connecting this pin to peripheral equipment such as a personal computer,
the input impedance of that equipment must be higher than 1 MΩ. If you connect to equipment having lower impedance, the S-meter will not
give accurate readings.
Pin
Name
Pin No.
Function
1
2
3
Not connected
NC
RTTY key input
RTK
ANO
AF output from receiver
• Connect to TNC or MCP receive data pin for digital operation.
• AF output level is independent of AF control setting.
• AF output level can be changed via Menu No. 34.
• Output impedance: 4.7 kΩ
Shield for pin 3
4
5
GND
PSQ
Squelch control
• Connect to TNC or MCP squelch control pin for digital operation.
• Prevents the TNC from transmitting while the receiver squelch is open.
• Squelch open: Low impedance
• Squelch closed: High impedance
6
7
8
9
S-meter output
SMET
NC
Not connected
Chassis ground
GND
PKS
Transceiver PTT line control
• Connect to TNC or MCP transmit/receive switching pin for digital operation.
• Microphone audio input is muted when the transceiver is switched to the transmit mode.
Not connected
15
10
11
NC
PKD
Microphone audio input
• Connect to TNC or MCP transmit data pin for digital operation.
Shield for pin 11
12
13
GND
SS
PTT control (in parallel with MIC jack) for connecting a footswitch or other external controller
Black
Red
TNC/MCP
power
supply
TS-570
PS-53
TNC/MCP
Personal computer
dumb terminal
13
9
5
1
10
6
11 12
7
3
8
4
2
ACC 2 Connector
(Rear panel view)
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE NOTE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear YL/OM,
Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to
specification before shipment. Under normal
circumstances, the transceiver will operate in
accordance with these operating instructions. All
adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the
transceiver were preset at the factory. They should only
be readjusted by a qualified technician who is familiar
with this transceiver and has the necessary test
equipment. Attempting service or alignment without
factory authorization can void the transceiver warranty.
If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational
problem, please make your note short, complete, and to
the point. Help us help you by providing the following:
1 Model and serial number of equipment
2 Question or problem you are having
3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the
problem
4 Meter readings
When operated properly, the transceiver will provide
years of service and enjoyment without requiring further
realignment. The information in this section gives some
general service procedures requiring little or no test
equipment.
5 Other related information (Menu setup, mode,
frequency, button sequence to induce
malfunction, etc.)
CAUTION: DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED
NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY
RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING.
SERVICE
Note:
If it is ever necessary to return the equipment to your
dealer or service center for repair, pack the transceiver
in its original box and packing material. Include a full
description of the problems experienced. Include both
your telephone number and fax number (if available)
along with your name and address in case the service
technician needs to call for further explanation while
investigating your problem. Don’t return accessory
items unless you feel they are directly related to the
service problem.
◆
◆
◆
Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from
whom the transceiver was purchased.
For your own information, retain a written record of any
maintenance performed on the transceiver.
When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of
the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of
sale.
CLEANING
You may return your transceiver for service to the
authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you
purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service
center. A copy of the service report will be returned with
the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies or
printed circuit boards. Send the complete transceiver.
The buttons, controls and case of the transceiver are
likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove the
controls from the transceiver and clean them with a
neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral
detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to
clean the case.
Tag all returned items with your name and call sign for
identification. Please mention the model and serial
number of the transceiver in any communication
regarding the problem.
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6 Adjust the TC500 trimmer to minimize the frequency
difference between the received 800 Hz tone and
the 800 Hz sidetone.
INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS
REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION
Note:
◆
◆
The transceiver is adjusted at the factory prior to shipping.
Unless necessary, DO NOT perform this adjustment.
If you have installed the optional SO-2 unit, you cannot perform
this adjustment.
1 Set the following on the transceiver:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mode: CW
TC500
AF control: Center
Menu No. 20 (CW RX pitch): 800 Hz
IF SHIFT control: Center
Receive bandwidth {page 38}: 600 Hz
RIT function: OFF
7 Re-install the protective cover on the PC board
(6 screws).
8 Re-install the bottom case (8 screws).
Break-in function (VOX): OFF
ACCESSING THE INTERNAL FUSE
2 Remove the bottom case (8 screws) from the
1 Remove the top case (8 screws) from the
transceiver.
transceiver.
3 Remove the protective cover installed on the PC
board (6 screws).
2 Remove the 12 screws that fasten the inner cover to
the chassis.
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4 Tune in a standard frequency station such as WWV
or WWVH at, for example, 10.000 or 15.000 MHz.
•
•
•
Adjust the Tuning control so that the display
reads the exact frequency of the station.
You should hear a beat tone of approximately
800 Hz.
For 800 Hz:
faf = (fdisplay/20.000 x ∆freference) + 800 Hz
where ∆freference is the shift from the 20 MHz
reference frequency
3 Open the inner cover.
5 Close your CW key and you will hear a transmit
•
Be careful not to damage the speaker cable
connected to the PC board.
sidetone of approximately 800 Hz.
•
•
•
This sidetone produces a double beat tone when
it combines with the received signal.
Adjust the AF control to hear the double beat
clearly.
For 800 Hz:
Fuse (4A)
fsidetone = 800 Hz ±50 ppm (= 800 ±0.04 Hz)
where ∆freference is the shift from the 20 MHz
reference frequency
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16 MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties
are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete
programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate
section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.
Note:
◆
Due to frequency relationships of some circuits in this transceiver, beat tones may be heard on the following frequencies: 10.000 MHz,
20.000 MHz and 30.000 MHz. This is not a fault.
◆
Placing a powered handy transceiver near this transceiver may cause noise in this transceiver.
Page
Ref.
Corrective Action
Probable Cause
Problem
The transceiver will
not power up after
connecting a
1 DC power supply is OFF.
1 Switch ON the DC power supply.
13
2
2 Faulty power cable
2 Inspect the power cable. Confirm
polarities are correct.
13.8 V DC power
supply and pressing
[POWER]. Nothing
appears on the
display, and no
receiver noise is
heard.
Red: positive (+); Black: negative (–)
3 The power cable is not connected 3 Confirm the connections to the DC
2
2
securely.
power supply are secure.
4 Power cable fuse is open.
4 Look for the cause of the blown fuse.
After inspecting and correcting any
problems, install a new fuse of the
specified rating.
1 The input voltage is outside 13.8 V
DC ±15% (11.7 to 15.8 V DC).
2 The microprocessor has
After switching ON the
power, the transceiver
does not function
1 Correct the input voltage or use a 12
2
to 16 V battery.
48
2 Review “MICROPROCESSOR
RESET”. After understanding what
data will be lost, do a Partial Reset.
If the problem remains, do a Full
Reset.
normally. For
malfunctioned.
example, no digits or
incorrect digits appear
on the display.
After switching ON the
transceiver,
“14.000.00 MHz USB”
appears and all data
is lost; without doing
Full Reset.
The backup lithium battery voltage is
too low.
Have a new battery installed by your
dealer or at a KENWOOD Service
Center.
39
The transceiver does
not respond correctly
after pressing button
or key combinations,
or turning controls per
instructions in this
manual.
1 Procedures are not being followed
1 Review “WRITING CONVENTIONS
i
16
precisely.
FOLLOWED”.
2 The Frequency Lock function is
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48
2 Press [F.LOCK] to switch OFF
ON.
function.
3 The microprocessor and its
3 Review “MICROPROCESSOR
RESET”. After understanding what
data will be lost, do a Partial Reset.
If the problem remains, do a Full
Reset.
memory need resetting.
4 The buttons on the transceiver are
unavailable while operating the
Tuning control.
4 Stop operating the Tuning control,
7
then press the appropriate buttons.
The frequency
cannot be changed.
The Frequency Lock function is ON.
Press [F.LOCK] to switch OFF function.
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18
1 The filter for digital operation is
1 Change Menu No. 32 to OFF.
SSB audio quality is
very poor; the high
or low audio
frequencies are
absent.
selected.
2 The DSP SLOPE (LOW) control or 2 Turn the DSP SLOPE (LOW) control
37
DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control was
incorrectly set.
counterclockwise and the DSP
SLOPE (HIGH) control clockwise.
3 Noise Reduction 1 or 2 is ON.
3 Press [N.R.] to switch OFF function.
38
38
4 Beat Cancel is ON.
4 Press [B.C.] to switch OFF function.
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16 MAINTENANCE
1 Turn the SQL control
14
1 The SQL control is fully clockwise.
No signals are
received or receive
sensitivity seems
poor.
counterclockwise.
2 The Attenuator function is ON.
2 Press [ATT] to switch OFF function.
37
15
3
[SEND] was pressed, and the
transceiver is now in transmit
mode.
3 Press [SEND] to return to receive
mode.
4 Release Mic [PTT].
15
4 Mic [PTT] is pressed.
5 Review sections “IF FILTER” and
“CHANGING RECEIVE
36,37
5 The receive bandwidth was
incorrectly set.
BANDWIDTH”, and set the controls
accordingly.
6 Press [ANT] to select the other
6 The wrong antenna connector
(ANT 1/ANT 2) was selected.
7 The receive preamplifier is OFF.
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37
antenna connector.
7 Press [PRE-AMP] to switch ON
function.
No signals are
The RF control was set too low.
Turn the RF control fully clockwise.
13
received or receive
sensitivity seems
poor; S-meter is
reading full scale.
Received signals are
totally unintelligible.
The wrong modulation mode was
selected.
14
Press [LSB/USB], [CW/FSK], or
[FM/AM] to select the correct
modulation mode.
Memory Scan will not
start scanning.
1 Adjust the SQL control to just
14
44
39
1 The SQL control was not set
correctly.
eliminate background noise.
2 Less than two memory channels
2 Unlock at least two memory
were unlocked.
channels.
3 Less than two memory channels
3 Store data in at least two memory
channels.
were programmed.
Select the group that contains the
memory channel you want to scan.
47
Memory Scan will not With Group Scan selected, the
scan one of the
stored channels; the
desired channel is
NOT locked out.
channel you want to scan is in a
different group.
Program Scan will
not start scanning.
The start and end frequencies are
identical.
Store different start and end
frequencies.
43
1
16
Tuning does not
finish successfully.
The impedance of the coaxial cable
and antenna was not matched.
Adjust the antenna system to lower the
SWR.
•
Tuning does not successfully finish
depending on conditions although
the SWR meter indicates smaller
than 3:1.
The internal tuner is
bypassed
immediately after
tuning is started.
The SWR of the antenna system is too
high.
Adjust the antenna system to lower the
SWR.
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3
You cannot transmit
even though you
press Mic [PTT] or
transmissions result
in no contacts.
1 The microphone plug was not
inserted completely into the MIC
connector.
1 Turn OFF the power, ensure the MIC
connector has no foreign objects in
it, then plug in the connector.
Secure the connector with the
locking ring.
2 The Transmit Inhibit function is ON. 2 Change Menu No. 38 to OFF.
18
14
3 CW or FSK was selected instead of 3 Press [LSB/USB] or [FM/AM] to
a voice mode.
select a voice mode.
4 The filter for digital operation was
4 Change Menu No. 32 to OFF.
18
48
selected.
5 The wrong antenna connector
5 Press [ANT] to select the other
(ANT 1/ANT 2) was selected.
antenna connector.
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16 MAINTENANCE
Attempting to
1 The antenna was not connected
1 Check the antenna connection.
1
1
transmit results in the
“HELLO” message
appearing and the
receive mode being
restored.
correctly.
Correct as necessary.
2 The impedances of the antenna
and transceiver are not properly
matched.
2 Reduce the SWR of the antenna
system.
3 The input voltage is outside 13.8 V 3 Correct the input voltage or use a
DC ±15% (11.7 to 15.8 V DC).
4 An inappropriate DC power cable is
2
2
12 to 16 V battery.
4 Use the provided or an optional DC
being used.
power cable.
1 The microphone gain was set too
1 When in SSB or AM mode,
15
1
The transceiver has
low transmit power.
low.
increase the microphone gain.
2 Poor antenna system connections
2 Check antenna connections.
Confirm that the antenna tuner is
reporting a low SWR.
are causing high SWR.
VOX does not
operate.
The VOX gain was set too low.
Increase the gain via Menu No. 16.
17
Linear amplifier does
not operate.
1 The linear amplifier control relay is
1 Change Menu No. 39 to ON.
18
61
OFF.
2 The REMOTE connector wiring is
2 Inspect the REMOTE connector
wrong or faulty.
wiring and correct as necessary.
24
1 The repeater requires a subtone
1 Review “FM REPEATER
OPERATION” and select the
correct frequency and type of
subtone.
You cannot access
and use 10 meter
band repeaters.
frequency for access.
24
2 You are not operating split
2 You must transmit on the
repeater’s input frequency and
receive on the repeater’s output
frequency. Refer to “FM
frequency.
REPEATER OPERATION”.
Digital operation
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1 Physical connections between the
transceiver, computer, and TNC or
MCP are incorrect, or software
settings in the TNC or MCP are
wrong.
1 Re-check all connections using this
manual, your TNC/MCP manual,
and your computer hardware
manual as references.
results in few or no
connects or contacts
with other stations.
2 Different transmit and receive
23,30,
32
2 Confirm that the RIT and XIT
functions are switched OFF.
Confirm that you are NOT
operating split frequency.
frequencies are being used.
16
18
—
3 The levels between the transceiver 3 Adjust TX and RX levels using
and the TNC/MCP are incorrect.
Menu Nos. 33 and 34, and level
controls on your TNC/MCP.
4 Your transmitted signal or the
incoming receive signal is too
weak.
4 Reorient/relocate your antenna or
increase your antenna gain.
5 The TX delay time parameter in
5 Set the TNC/MCP TX delay time to
—
your TNC/MCP was incorrectly set.
more than 300 ms.
Attempts at
1 Problem with the RS-232C cable
that connects the computer to the
transceiver.
1 Check the cable and cable
60
controlling the
transceiver by
computer have failed.
connections.
2 Communication parameters set in
your terminal program do not match
transceiver parameters.
2 Use the same parameters in the
terminal program and the
transceiver. Refer to
51
—
“COMMUNICATION
PARAMETERS”.
3 Disconnect the computer from the
transceiver, and run a utility
program to test the computer serial
port.
3 The serial port on your computer is
not functioning correctly.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TS-570S
TS-570D
J3E (LSB, USB), A1A (CW), A3E (AM),
F3E (FM), F1D (FSK)
Mode
Number of memory channels
100
50 Ω
Antenna impedance
(with Antenna Tuner 16.7 ~ 150 Ω)
Supply voltage
DC 13.8 V ± 15%
Negative ground
20.5 A
Grounding method
Transmit (max.)
Current
Receive (no signal)
2 A
Usable temperature range
–10°C ~ 50°C (+14°F ~ 122°F)
Within ±10 PPM
Within ±10 PPM
Frequency stability (–10°C ~ 50°C)
Frequency accuracy (at room temperature)
Dimensions [W x H x D]
(Projections included)
270 x 96 x 271 mm / 10.6 x 3.8 x 10.7 in.
(281 x 107 x 314 mm / 11.1 x 4.2 x 12.4 in.)
Weight
Approx. 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
160 m band
1.81
3.5
~
~
~
2.02 MHz
4.03 MHz
7.34 MHz
80 m band
40 m band
30 m band
20 m band
17 m band
15 m band
12 m band
10 m band
6 m band
7.0
10.1
14.0
~ 10.15 MHz
~ 14.35 MHz
Frequency range
18.068 ~ 18.168 MHz
21.0 ~ 21.45 MHz
24.89 ~ 24.99 MHz
28.0
~ 29.7 MHz
50.0 ~ 54.0 MHz
100 W
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
SSB, CW,
FSK, FM
5 W
25 W
5 W
Output power5
Modulation
AM
Balanced
Reactance
Low level
SSB
FM
AM
–50 dB or less
1.8 ~ 29.7 MHz
50 ~ 54 MHz
Spurious emissions
Carrier suppression
–60 dB or less
40 dB or more
40 dB or more
Unwanted sideband suppression
(modulation frequency 1.0 kHz)
Wide
±5 kHz or less
±2.5 kHz or less
±9.99 kHz
Maximum frequency deviation
(FM)
Narrow
XIT shift frequency range
Microphone impedance
600 Ω
1 1.81 MHz: Europe, France, Holland; 1.83 MHz: Belgium, Spain
2 1.85 MHz: France, Holland, Belgium, Spain
3 3.8 MHz: Europe, France, Holland, Belgium, Spain
4 7.1 MHz: Europe, France, Holland, Belgium, Spain
5 Belgium, Spain: 10 W fixed on 160 m band
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SPECIFICATIONS
TS-570S
TS-570D
Double conversion superheterodyne
FM only: Triple conversion superheterodyne
Circuit type
Frequency range
Intermediate frequency
500 kHz ~ 60 MHz
500 kHz ~ 30 MHz
1st: 73.05 MHz; 2nd: 8.83 MHz;
3rd: 455 kHz (FM only)
4 µV or less
0.2 µV or less
500 kHz ~ 1.705 MHz
1.705 MHz ~ 24.5 MHz
24.5 MHz ~ 30 MHz
50 MHz ~ 54 MHz
SSB, CW, FSK
(at 10 dB (S+N)/N)
0.13 µV or less
0.13 µV or less
Sensitivity
31.6 µV or less
500 kHz ~ 1.705 MHz
1.705 MHz ~ 24.5 MHz
24.5 MHz ~ 30 MHz
50 MHz ~ 54 MHz
AM
2 µV or less
(at 10 dB (S+N)/N)
1.3 µV or less
1.3 µV or less
0.25 µV or less
28 MHz ~ 30 MHz
FM (at 12 dB SINAD)
0.25 µV or less
50 MHz ~ 54 MHz
–6 dB: 2.2 kHz, –60 dB: 4.4 kHz
–6 dB: 4 kHz, –50 dB: 20 kHz
–6 dB: 12 kHz, –50 dB: 25 kHz
70 dB or more
SSB, CW, FSK
Selectivity
AM
FM
1.8 MHz ~ 30 MHz
50 MHz ~ 54 MHz
1.8 MHz ~ 30 MHz
50 MHz ~ 54 MHz
Image rejection
70 dB or more
70 dB or more
1st IF rejection
70 dB or more
RIT shift frequency range
±9.99 kHz
20 µV or less
2 µV or less
500 kHz ~ 1.705 MHz
1.705 MHz ~ 30 MHz
50 MHz ~ 54 MHz
28 MHz ~ 30 MHz
50 MHz ~ 54 MHz
SSB, CW,
FSK, AM
Squelch
sensitivity
2 µV or less
0.25 µV or less
0.25 µV or less
1.5 W or more
8 Ω
FM
Audio output (8 Ω, 10% distortion)
Audio output impedance
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation due to ongoing technological developments.
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●APPENDIX
CONTROL OPERATION
APPENDIX: COM CONNECTOR PROTOCOL
Most computers handle data in the form of “bits” and
“bytes”. A bit is the smallest piece of information that
the computer can handle. A byte is composed of eight
bits. This is the most convenient form for most
computer data. This data may be sent in the form of
either serial or parallel data strings. The parallel method
is faster but more complicated, while the serial method
is slower and requires less complicated equipment. The
serial form is, therefore, a less expensive alternative.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
This transceiver uses a full-duplex, asynchronous, serial
interface for communicating through the male 9-PIN
RS-232C COM connector. Bytes are constructed with 1
start bit, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (4800 bps can be
configured for 1 or 2 stop bits). No parity is used. The
pinout and the pin functions of the COM connector are
as shown below:
Serial data transmission uses time-division methods
over a single line. Using a single line also offers the
advantage of reducing the number of errors due to line
noise.
COM
Only 3 lines are required theoretically for control of the
transceiver via the computer:
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
•
•
•
Transmit data
Receive data
Ground
Rear panel view
From a practical standpoint, it is also necessary to
incorporate some means of controlling when this data
transfer will occur. The computer and transceiver
cannot be allowed to send data at the same time! The
required control is achieved by using the RTS and CTS
lines.
COM Pin Name
Function
COM
Pin No.
I/O
(Ref.: Computer) (Ref.: Transceiver)
—
—
Output
Input
—
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Transmit data
RXD
For example, the transceiver is placed into the transmit
mode whenever the character string “TX;” is sent from
the computer. The character string “TX;” is called a
computer control command. It tells the transceiver what
to do. There are numerous commands available for
control of the transceiver. These commands may be
incorporated into a computer program written in any
high level language. Programming methods vary from
computer to computer; therefore, refer to the instruction
manuals provided with the terminal program and
computer.
Receive data
TXD
—
NC
Signal ground
—
GND
NC
—
Input
Output
—
Receive enable
Transmit enable
—
RTS
CTS
NC
RXD: Transmit data is serial data transferred from the
transceiver to the computer.
TXD: Receive data is serial data transferred from the
computer to the transceiver.
GND: Signal ground pin
RTS: This signal is applied to the transceiver. It is used
to inhibit transmit data from the transceiver when the
computer is not ready to receive the data. Transmit
data is inhibited when the level is low.
CTS: This signal is applied from the transceiver. It is
used to inhibit transmit data from the computer when
the transceiver is not ready to receive the data.
Transmit data is stopped when the level is low.
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APPENDIX ●
■ Parameters
COMPUTER CONTROL COMMANDS
Parameters are used to specify information
necessary to implement the desired command. The
parameters to be used for each command are
predetermined. The number of digits assigned to
each parameter is also predetermined. Refer to the
Parameter Table {page 73} and the Computer
Control Command Tables {page 75} to configure the
appropriate parameters.
A computer control command is composed of an
alphabetical command, various parameters, and the
terminator that signals the end of the control command.
EXAMPLE: Command to set VFO A to 7 MHz
FA
00007000000
;
When configuring parameters, be careful not to
make the following mistakes.
Terminator
Parameters
(correct parameter: “IS+1000”)
Alphabetical command
IS1000;
Not enough parameters specified
(No direction given for the IF shift)
IS+100;
Not enough digits
(Only three frequency digits given)
Commands can be classified as shown below:
IS + 1000; Unnecessary characters between
parameters
Set command
Input
(Sets a
command
IS+10000;
Too many digits
(Five frequency digits given)
particular condition)
(Input to the
transceiver)
Note: If a particular parameter is not applicable to this
transceiver, the parameter digits should be filled using any
character except the ASCII control codes (00 to 1Fh) and the
terminator (;).
Computer
control
Read command
(Reads an answer)
commands
Output
Answer command
(Transmits a condition)
command
(From the
transceiver)
■ Terminator
To signal the end of a command, it is necessary to
use a semicolon (;). The digit where this special
character must appear differs depending on the
command used.
For example, note the following in the case of the FA
command (Frequency of VFO A):
•
•
•
To set the frequency to 7 MHz, the following
command is sent from the computer to the
transceiver:
■ Error Messages
In addition to the Answer command, the transceiver
can send the following error messages.
“FA00007000000;”
(Set command)
Error
To read the frequency of VFO A, the following
command is sent from the computer to the
transceiver:
Reason for Error
Message
?;
•
•
Command syntax was incorrect.
“FA;”
(Read command)
Command was not executed due to
the current status of the transceiver
(even though the command syntax
was correct).
When the Read command above has been sent, the
following command is returned to the computer:
“FA00007000000;”
(Answer command)
Note: Occasionally this message may not
appear due to microprocessor transients in the
transceiver.
Note:
◆
◆
◆
Do not use the control characters 00 to 1Fh since they are either
ignored or cause a “?” answer.
E;
A communication error occurred such
as an overrun or framing error during a
serial data transmission.
Program execution may be delayed while turning the Tuning
control rapidly.
Receive data is not processed if the frequency is entered from
the keypad.
O;
Receive data was sent but processing
was not completed.
■ Alphabetical Commands
A command consists of 2 alphabetical characters.
You may use either lower or upper case characters.
The commands available for this transceiver are
listed in the Alphabetical Command Table {page 72}.
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●APPENDIX
■ Alphabetical Command Table
Command
Function
Command
Function
PB
PC
PR
DRU or CW message playback
Sets or reads transmit power.
AC
Antenna Tuner THRU/IN-LINE,
and tuning START/CANCEL
AG
AI
Sets or reads AF gain.
Auto information
Sets or reads Speech Processor
(OFF/ON).
PS
PT
Sets or reads power (OFF/ON).
Sets or reads CW RX pitch.
Sets or reads RF ATT (attenuator).
Clears RIT frequency.
AN
Selects antenna connector
(ANT 1/ANT 2).
RA
RC
RD
RG
RM
BC
BY
Sets or reads Beat Cancel.
Reads busy signals.
Lowers RIT frequency.
CA
Sets or reads CW Auto Zero-beat
(OFF/ON).
Sets or reads RF gain.
Selects a meter function or reads
meter values.
CN
Sets or reads CTCSS tone number
(01~39).
RT
RU
RX
SC
SD
SH
SL
Sets or reads RIT (OFF/ON).
Raises RIT frequency.
CT
DN
EX
FA
FB
FR
FS
FT
FW
GT
ID
Sets or reads CTCSS (OFF/ON).
MIC DOWN function
Selects receive mode.
Sets or reads Menu.
Sets or reads VFO A frequency.
Sets or reads VFO B frequency.
Sets RX (VFO A/B, memory channel).
Fine function (OFF/ON)
Sets or reads Scan (OFF/ON).
Sets or reads Semi Break-in delay time.
Sets or reads high cut-off frequency.
Sets or reads low cut-off frequency.
Reads S-meter.
SM
SQ
SR
TN
TO
TX
UP
VD
VG
VR
Sets TX (VFO A/B, memory channel).
Sets or reads filter bandwidth.
Sets or reads AGC time constant.
Reads model number of the transceiver.
Reads status of the transceiver.
Sets or reads IF shift.
Sets or reads squelch level.
Resets the transceiver.
Sets or reads subtone number (01~39).
Sets or reads Subtone (OFF/ON).
Selects transmit mode.
IF
IS
MIC UP function
Sets or reads keying speed while using
the KY command or the built-in keyer.
KS
KY
LK
Sets or reads VOX delay time.
Sets or reads VOX gain.
Converts input characters into Morse
code.
Triggers the Voice Synthesizer for
message output.
Sets or reads Frequency Lock
(OFF/ON).
VX
XT
Sets VOX (OFF/ON).
Sets XIT (OFF/ON).
DRU or CW message recording
Sets or reads memory channels.
Sets or reads modulation modes.
Sets or reads MIC gain.
LM
MC
MD
MG
MR
MW
NB
Reads memory.
Writes into memory.
Sets or reads Noise Blanker (OFF/ON).
NR
PA
Sets or reads Noise Reduction.
Sets or reads Preamplifier (OFF/ON).
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APPENDIX ●
■ Parameter Table
No.
of
Digits
Format
Name
No.
No. of
Digits
Format
No.
Format
1: ON
Name
Format
MENU
NUMBER
MENU
SELECTION
FILTER
WIDTH
AGC TIME
1
SW
1
0: OFF
35
36
38
39
3
4
4
3
Represented using 000~051.
See table on page 74.
No selection
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5: AM
LSB
USB
CW
FM
6: FSK
2
MODE
1
7: CW-R
8: No selection
9: FSK-R
Represented using
0000~9999.
002: Fast
004: Slow
0: VFO A
1: VFO B
2: Memory
CONSTANT
3
4
FUNCTION
1
“+”: Upward freq. shift
(or “ ”)
“–”: Downward freq. shift
Represented in Hz using
0000~1100.
Represented in words per
minute using 010 (min.)~
060 (max.).
IF SHIFT
DIRECTION
40
41
42
1
4
3
Represented in Hz.
FREQUENCY 11 Ex.: 00014230000 is
14.230 MHz
IF SHIFT
FREQUENCY
The first digit is “+” or “–”,
RIT/XIT
FREQUENCY
and the remaining four digits
indicate the frequency in Hz.
Ex.: +5320 is +5.32 kHz
5
5
KEYER
SPEED
MEMORY
CHANNEL
MEMORY
CHANNEL
SPLIT DATA
KEYER
MESSAGE
KEYER
BUFFER
7
9
2
1
Represented using 00~99.
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44
24 Contains the CW message.
0: Receive (Start freq.)
1: Transmit (End freq.)
(Start/End freq.: Ch.90~99)
0: Not locked out
1: Locked out
0: Receive
1: Transmit
Represents the tone number
(01~39). See the subtone
frequency table on page 25.
0: Buffer space available
1: Buffer space not available
1
0: Not recording. A Set
command cancels
MEMORY
LOCKOUT
10
11
1
1
LOAD
MESSAGE
recording.
1: Channel 1
45
1
TX/RX
2: Channel 2
3: Channel 3
TONE
NUMBER
Represented using
000 (min.)~255 (max.).
14
16
22
24
2
3
4
1
46
47
LEVEL
3
POWER
CONTROL
SEMI
BREAK-IN
DELAY TIME
Represented in watts using
005~100, 5 W steps.
Represents the type of
transceiver.
TS-570S: 018
3
MODEL
NUMBER
Represented in msec using
0000~1000, 50 ms steps.
TS-570D: 017
49
50
4
RM command: 0000~0008
SM command: 0000~0015
Relative values are output.
0: No selection
1: SWR
2: COMP
3: ALC
0: No playback
A Set command cancels
playback.
1: Channel 1
2: Channel 2
3: Channel 3
0: Antenna tuner thru
1: Antenna tuner in-line
METER
VALUE
1: Partial Reset
SYSTEM
RESET
([A/B]+ POWER ON)
2: Full Reset
1
([A=B]+ POWER ON)
METER
SWITCH
VOX DELAY
TIME
Represented in msec using
0000~3000.
51
52
4
Represented using
00 (400 Hz min.) ~
12 (1000 Hz max.).
Represented using 00~20
High cut-off
00: 5.0 kHz 20: 1.0 kHz
Low cut-off
CW RX
PITCH
2
2
PLAYBACK
CHANNEL
27
1
53
DSP SLOPE
ANTENNA
TUNER
30
31
1
3
00: 10 Hz 20: 1000 Hz
Represented using
000 (min.)~255 (max.).
MG command: 000~100
Represented using
001 (min.) ~ 009 (max.).
54
55
VOX GAIN
3
1
GAIN
VOICE
RECALL
1: Voice 1 2: Voice 2
0: AI OFF
1: IF command outputs its
Answer command
periodically.
2: For parameter changes,
the corresponding Answer
command is output.
3: Both 1 and 2.
0: Noise Reduction OFF
1: Noise Reduction 1
2: Noise Reduction 2
0: Beat Cancel OFF
1: Beat Cancel ON
2: Enhanced Beat Cancel
ON
NOISE
REDUCTION
56
57
1
1
32
33
AI NUMBER
1
1
BEAT
CANCEL
ANTENNA
NUMBER
1: ANT 1
2: ANT 2
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●APPENDIX
■ Menu Selection Table for “ EX” Command
Parameter
Menu
No.
Menu Item
0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012
00
01
02
Display brightness
Beep output level
OFF d4
OFF
d3
2
d2
3
d1
4
1
5
6
7
8
9
[UP]/[DOWN]
100 500 1000
MULTI/CH control
(SSB/CW/FSK/AM)
MULTI/CH control (FM)
03
1
1
5
5
10
10 12.5 20
04
05
25
MULTI/CH control (rounds off freq.) OFF ON
MULTI/CH control
06
10
9
(AM broadcast band)
Memory-VFO split
Tunable/fixed freq.
Program Scan Hold
Scan resume
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF ON
TO CO
OFF ON
Antenna tuner in RX mode
NR2 Time constant
TX filter (SSB/AM)
TX equalizer
7.5
2.4 2.0
OFF HB FP
20
BB
15
3
C
20
4
Speech processor
VOX gain
0
0
5
1
10
2
25
5
6
7
8
9
MIC gain (FM)
Low High
Subtone freq.
Subtone frequency Nos. 01~39: 0001~0039
Subtone type
B
C
CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone
TX sidetone volume
Semi-automatic key
Playback repeat
Playback repeat interval
Playback volume
Auto weighting
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
OFF
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
9
OFF ON
OFF ON
0~60 sec: 0000~0060
5 6 7
OFF
1
OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF ON
Auto weighting reversed
Keying priority over playback
FSK shift
170 200 425 850
OFF ON
FSK polarity
FSK tone freq.
1275 2125
Digital operation filter
AF input level (MCP/TNC TX)
AF output level (MCP/TNC RX)
COM communication parameters
Data transfer enable
Data transfer method
TX inhibit
OFF 1200 300 PSK
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12-1 24-1 48-1 48-2 96-1 192-1 384-1 576-1
OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF ON
Linear amplifier relay
Transverter
OFF ON
OFF 50 144 430
[PF]
Menu Nos. 00~40: 0000~0040
Menu Nos. 48~51: 0080~0083
Function Nos. 50~53: 0050~0053
Function Nos. 60~76: 0060~0076
OFF: 0099
Mic [PF1]
Mic [PF2]
Mic [PF3]
Mic [PF4]
IF filter
OFF 1800 500 270
Transmitted-signal monitor volume OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
9
Auto zero-beat with RIT
Keyer locked-weight change
RX equalizer
OFF ON
2.5:1~4.0:1: 0000~0015
OFF HB FP
Auto
BB
3
C
4
Noise reduction 1 level change
1
2
5
6
7
74
APPENDIX ●
READING COMMAND TABLES
u
w
i o
!
0
q
e
ANTENNA TUNER CONTROL
AC
Parameter
P1
Antenna Tuner THRU/IN -LINE, and tuning
START/CANCEL
Format Parameter function
30
TUNE THRU/IN
(Answer Only)
P2
P3
30 TUNE THRU/IN
TUNE OFF/ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14
1
r
t
A
C
P2 P3
Note:
P1 is used for Answer only.
Tuning cannot be started if P2 is in
the THRU state (If P2="0", selecting
"1" for P3 does not start tuning).
P1: RX THRU/IN
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
7
7
8
8
9 10 11 12 13 14
9 10 11 12 13 14
A
C
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
y
A
C P1 P2 P3
P2: TX THRU/IN
qCommand
w Name
eFunction of the command
rThe format of the Set command is shown. When oblique lines are drawn in the 1st and 2nd columns, there is no Set
command.
t The format of the command for reading the transceiver’s current status is shown. When oblique lines are drawn in
the 1st and 2nd columns, there is no Read command.
y The format of the command output from the transceiver is shown. When oblique lines are drawn in the 1st and 2nd
columns, there is no Answer command.
uThe number of command digits is shown.
iCorresponds to the parameter of the command format.
oCorresponds to the Format number in the Parameter Table. For the parameter formats, refer to the Parameter
Table {page 73}.
!Indicates the function of the parameter.
COMPUTER CONTROL COMMAND TABLES
Note: Parameters that have a Parameter Function of “NOT USED” are not supported by this transceiver. Any character except the ASCII control
codes (00 to 1Fh) and the terminator (;) may be entered for those parameters.
AUTO INFORMATION
Auto information OFF/ON
ANTENNA TUNER CONTROL
AI
AC
Parameter
P1
Antenna Tuner THRU/IN -LINE, and tuning
START/CANCEL
Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 32 AI NUMBER
30
TUNE THRU/IN
(Answer Only)
Note: For other commands,
controls whether changing a
parameter will or will not trigger the
corresponding Answer command
to be output.
P2
P3
30 TUNE THRU/IN
TUNE OFF/ON
1
2
I
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
A
C
P2 P3
P1
A
Note:
P1 is used for Answer only.
Tuning cannot be started if P2 is in
the THRU state (If P2="0", selecting
"1" for P3 does not start tuning).
P1: RX THRU/IN
1
2
I
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
Ex: For IF, the Answer command is
output if the step frequency or
RIT/XIT frequency is changed.
A
C
A
1
2
I
3
4
;
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
Switching the transceiver ON
restores "0".
P1
A
C P1 P2 P3
A
P2: TX THRU/IN
ANTENNA NUMBER
Selects antenna connector ANT 1/ ANT 2.
AF GAIN
Sets or reads AF gain.
AN
AG
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
33 ANTENNA
NUMBER
P1
31
AF GAIN
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
G
;
A
N
P1
A
P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
A
N
A
G
1
2
3
4
;
1
2
3
4
6
;
N
A
P1
A
G
P1
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●APPENDIX
BEAT CANCEL
DOWN/UP
Microphone DOWN/UP function.
BC
UP
DN
Sets or reads Beat Cancel.
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 57 BEAT CANCEL
Parameter Format Parameter function
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
B
C
P1
DN/UP
;
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
B
C
1
2
3
4
;
1
2
3
B
C P1
BUSY
Reads busy signals.
BY
EXTENSION MENU
Sets or reads Menu.
EX
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 BUSY OFF/ON
Parameter Format Parameter function
1
P1
35
MENU
NUMBER
P2
36
MENU
SELECTION
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
;
E
X
P1
P2
1
2
3
;
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
B
Y
E
X
1
2
3
4
;
1
2
3
4
8
10 11 12 13 14
;
P1
B
Y
E
X
P1
P2
FREQUENCY VFO A/ VFO B
Sets or reads VFO A/ VFO B frequency.
CW AUTO ZERO-BEAT
CA
FA
FB
Sets CW Auto Zero-Beat OFF/ON or reads status.
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 FREQUENCY
1
CW AUTO ZERO-
BEAT OFF/ON
P1
4
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
;
C
A
P1
F A/B
P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
C
A
F A/B
1
2
3
4
;
1
2
3
9
10 11 12 13 14
;
C
A
P1
P1
F A/B
CTCSS TONE NUMBER
Sets or reads CTCSS tone number(01~39).
FR
FT FUNCTION RX, FUNCTION TX
CN
Sets RX/TX (VFO A/B, memory channel).
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
3
FUNCTION
CTCSS TONE
NUMBER
14
P1
Note:
Note:
Using FR command always places
the transceiver to simplex-
operation status.
Selecting No. 39 (1750 Hz)
switches OFF the CTCSS.
1
2
3
4
5
;
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
P1
C
N
F R/T P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
C
N
F R/T ;
1
2
3
4
5
;
1
F
2
3
4
;
C
N
P1
R/T P1
CTCSS FUNCTION
Sets or reads CTCSS OFF/ON status.
CT
FINE STEP
Fine function OFF/ON
FS
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
CTCSS OFF/ON
1
P1
P1
1
FINE OFF/ON
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
F
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
C
T
P1
S
P1
1
2
T
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
F
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
C
S
1
2
T
3
4
;
1
F
2
3
4
;
C
P1
S
P1
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APPENDIX ●
FILTER WIDTH
Sets or reads filter bandwidth.
FW
KEYER SPEED
Sets or reads keying speed while using the KY command.
KS
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
Note:
CW
38
FILTER WIDTH
P1
42 KEYER SPEED
SSB/AM/FM
0000~0079: 50 Hz 0000: Narrow
0080~0099: 80 Hz 0001~: Wide
0100~0149: 100 Hz
1
F
2
3
4
5
6
7
;
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
W
P1
K
S
P1
0150~0199: 150 Hz FSK
0200~0299: 200 Hz 0000~0499:250Hz
0300~0399: 300 Hz 0500~0999:500Hz
0400~0499: 400 Hz 1000~1499:1000Hz
1
F
2
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
W
K
S
0500~0599: 500 Hz 1500~
0600~0999: 600 Hz
:1500Hz
1
F
2
3
4
5
7
;
1
2
3
4
6
;
1000~1999: 1000 Hz
W
P1
K
S
P1
2000~
: 2000 Hz
CW KEYING
Converts input characters into Morse code.
AUTO GAIN CONTROL TIME CONSTANT
Sets or reads AGC time constant.
GT
KY
Parameter Format
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter function
KEYER MESSAGE
KEYER BUFFER
P1
39 AGC TIME
CONSTANT
P1
P2
43
44
Note:
Note: The Set command requires
a “ ” (ASCII code 20h) in the
third byte position. Insert “ ” for
bytes that have no characters to
make a 28-byte fixed length
command.
The “ ” bytes will not send any
character.
Supported characters include:
Letters, numbers, " ' (( )) ( ) + ,–
. / : = ?
When in FM mode, the transceiver
returns “ ”.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
T
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
K
Y
P1
G
P1
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
;
1
2
T
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
G
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
T
3
4
6
;
K
Y
G
P1
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
Up to 24 characters can be
converted as one sentence at one
time. The subsequent sentence
must be keyed after the current
conversion is completed.
K
Y
P2
IDENTIFICATION
Reads Model number of the transceiver.
ID
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 16 MODEL NUMBER
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
FREQUENCY LOCK
LK
Sets Frequency Lock OFF/ON or reads status.
Parameter Format Parameter function
1
I
2
3
;
5
5
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
P1
1
LOCK OFF/ON
D
1
I
2
3
4
6
;
D
P1
1
L
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
K
P1
1
L
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
INFORMATION
Reads status of the transceiver.
IF
K
Parameter Format
Parameter function
1
L
2
3
4
;
FREQUENCY
NOT USED
P1
P2
4
–
K P1
RIT/XIT FREQUENCY
RIT OFF/ON
XIT OFF/ON
NOT USED
P3
5
P4
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
LOAD MESSAGE
LM
P5
1
P6
–
DRU or CW message recording
Parameter Format Parameter function
MEMORY CHANNEL
TX/RX
1
I
3
;
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
P7
7
P8
11
2
P1
45
LOAD
F
MESSAGE
MODE
P9
1
I
2
F
3
7
FUNCTION
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
3
P1
SCAN OFF/ON
SPLIT OFF/ON
TONE OFF/ON
TONE NUMBER
NOT USED
1
1
L
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
P4 P5 P7
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
M
P1
1
P3
14
–
1
L
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
M
P8 P9 P10
;
P11
P13 P14
P12
1
L
2
3
4
;
M P1
IS IF SHIFT
Sets or reads IF shift.
Parameter Format Parameter function
IF SHIFT
P1
40
DIRECTION
P2
41 IF SHIFT
FREQUENCY
1
I
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
;
9
10 11 12 13 14
Note:
S
P1
P2
If P2 is positive or zero, P1 can be
“+” or “ ”.
1
I
2
3
;
4
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
S
1
I
2
3
5
6
8
S
P1
P2
;
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●APPENDIX
MEMORY WRITE
MW
MEMORY CHANNEL
MC
Writes into memory.
Sets or reads memory channels.
Parameter Format
Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
_
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
9
–
7
4
2
SPLIT DATA
NOT USED
P1
P2
NOT USED
7
MEMORY
CHANNEL
MEMORY CHANNEL
FREQUENCY
MODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
P4
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
M
W
P1
P3
M
C
P2
10 MEMORY LOCKOUT
TONE OFF/ON
14 TONE NUMBER
NOT USED
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
1
1
2
3
;
4
4
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
P8
;
P5 P6 P7
M
C
–
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
5
6
;
Note: All parameters must be entered.
The memory channel becomes a vacant
channel if all frequency digits are "0".
Other parameters are ignored.
M
C
P2
8
10 11 12 13 14
P1 must be "0" to store a Start frequency
and "1" to store an End frequency.
MODE
Sets or reads modulation modes.
MD
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 MODE
NOISE BLANKER
Sets Noise Blanker OFF/ON or reads status.
NB
2
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
1
NOISE
BLANKER
OFF/ON
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
M
D
P1
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
N
B
P1
M
D
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
;
N
B
M
D P1
1
2
3
4
;
N
B
P1
MIC GAIN
MG
Sets or reads MIC gain.
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 31 MIC GAIN
NOISE REDUCTION
Sets Noise Reduction OFF/ON or reads status.
NR
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 56 NOISE
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
REDUCTION
M
G
P1
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
N
R P1
M
G
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
6
;
N
R
M
G
P1
1
2
3
4
;
MEMORY READ
Reads memory.
N
R P1
MR
Parameter Format
Parameter function
PREAMPLIFIER
PA
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
9
–
SPLIT DATA
NOT USED
Sets Preamplifier OFF/ON or reads status.
Parameter Format Parameter function
7
MEMORY CHANNEL
FREQUENCY
MODE
PREAMPLIFIER
OFF/ON
1
P1
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
2
10
1
MEMORY LOCKOUT
TONE OFF/ON
TONE NUMBER
NOT USED
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
7
;
8
8
9
9
14
–
P
A
P1
P1
M
R
P3
1
2
3
6
7
10 11 12 13 14
P4
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
Note: For a vacant channel, the Answer
command sends "0" for all parameters
except the memory channel number.
P1 must be "0" to read the CH 90 ~ 99
Start frequency and "1" to read the End
frequency.
P1
P3
M
R
P
A
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
P5 P6 P7 P8
1
2
3
4
;
;
P
A
P1
PLAY BACK
DRU or CW message playback.
PB
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 27 PLAYBACK
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
P
B
P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
P
B
1
2
3
4
;
P
B
P1
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APPENDIX ●
POWER CONTROL
Sets or reads transmit power.
RIT CLEAR
Sets the RIT frequency shift to 0.
PC
RC
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
47
POWER
CONTROL
Note:
This command also clears the XIT
frequency (same as RIT shift).
The command functions
independently from the RIT/XIT
control.
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
R
C
P
C
P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
P
C
1
2
3
4
6
;
1
2
3
P
C
P1
SPEECH PROCESSOR
Sets Speech Processor OFF/ON or reads status.
RIT DOWN/UP
Lowers/raises RIT frequency.
PR
RD
RU
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
1
SPEECH
PROCESSOR
OFF/ON
Note:
This command also affects the XIT
frequency (same as RIT shift).
The command functions
independently from the RIT/XIT
control.
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
P
R
P1
R D/U
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
P
R
1
2
3
4
;
1
2
3
P
R P1
RF GAIN
PS POWER SWITCH
Sets Power OFF/ON or reads status.
RG
Sets or reads RF gain.
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
1
POWER
OFF/ON
P1
31
RF GAIN
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
R
G
P
S
P1
P1
;
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
R
G
P
S
1
2
3
4
;
1
2
3
4
6
;
P
S
P1
R
G
P1
READ METER
RM
CW RX PITCH
Sets or reads CW RX pitch.
PT
Selects a meter function or reads meter values.
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
CW RX PITCH
P1
P2
METER SWITCH
METER VALUE
52
24
22
P1
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
;
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
R
M
P
T
P1
P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
T
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
R
M
P
1
2
3
4
8
;
1
2
T
3
4
5
;
P1
R
M
P2
P
P1
RIT
RF ATTENUATOR
Sets or reads RF ATT(attenuator).
RA
RT
Sets RIT OFF/ON or reads status.
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1 RIT OFF/ON
Parameter Format Parameter function
1
P1
–
ATTENUATOR
00: OFF
01: ON
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
R
A
P1
;
R
T P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
R
T
R
A
;
1
2
3
4
;
1
2
3
4
5
R
T P1
R
A
P1
;
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●APPENDIX
RX, TX
S-METER
SM
TX
RX
S-meter reading.
Selects receive/transmit mode.
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
22
S-METER
VALUE
Note:
In transmit mode:
power meter reading
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
RX/TX
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
S
M
1
2
3
;
1
2
3
7
;
S
M
P1
RX/TX
SQUELCH LEVEL
Sets or reads squelch level.
SCAN
SQ
SC
Sets Scan OFF/ON or reads status.
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
SCAN OFF/ON
1
P1
46
SQUELCH
LEVEL
P1
1
2
3
4
5
6
;
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
S
Q
P1
S
C
P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
S
Q
S
C
1
2
3
4
6
;
1
2
3
4
;
S
Q
P1
S
C
P1
SEMI BREAK-IN DELAY TIME
SYSTEM RESET
SR
SD
Resets the transceiver.
Sets or reads Semi Break-in delay time.
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
50
SYSTEM
RESET
P1
49
SEMI BREAK-IN
DELAY TIME
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
;
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
S
R P1
S
P1
D
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
S
D
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
7
S
D
;
P1
DSP SLOPE (HIGH CUT-OFF)
Sets or reads high cut-off frequency.
SH
TONE NUMBER
Sets or reads subtone number (01~39).
TN
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
DSP SLOPE
(HIGH CUT-OFF)
53
P1
TONE NUMBER
14
P1
Note:
Selecting No. 39 (1750 Hz)
switches OFF the CTCSS.
1
2
3
4
5
;
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
5
;
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
H
P1
S
T
P1
N
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
T
2
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
S
H
N
1
2
3
4
5
;
1
T
2
3
4
5
;
S
H
P1
N
P1
DSP SLOPE (LOW CUT-OFF)
Sets or reads low cut-off frequency.
TONE
SL
TO
Sets Subtone OFF/ON or reads status.
Parameter Format Parameter function
Parameter Format Parameter function
TONE OFF/ON
53
DSP SLOPE
1
P1
P1
(LOW CUT-OFF)
1
2
3
4
5
;
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
1
T
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
P1
S
L
O P1
1
2
L
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
T
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
S
O
1
2
L
3
4
5
;
1
T
2
3
4
;
S
P1
O P1
80
APPENDIX ●
VOX DELAY TIME
VD
Sets or reads VOX delay time.
Parameter Format Parameter function
P1
51
VOX DELAY
TIME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
;
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
P1
V
D
1
2
3
;
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
V
D
1
2
3
4
5
7
;
P1
V
D
VOX GAIN
Sets or reads VOX gain.
VG
Parameter Format Parameter function
VOX GAIN
54
P1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
P1
V
G
;
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
V
G
1
2
3
4
6
;
V
G
P1
VOICE RECALL
VR
Triggers the Voice Synthesizer for message output.
Parameter Format Parameter function
55
P1
VOICE
RECALL
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
V
R
P1
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
4
VOX FUNCTION
Sets VOX OFF/ON.
VX
Parameter Format Parameter function
VOX OFF/ON
1
P1
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
V
X
P1
1
2
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
V
X
1
2
3
4
;
V
X
P1
XIT
XT
Sets XIT OFF/ON.
Parameter Format Parameter function
XIT OFF/ON
1
P1
1
2
3
4
;
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
X
T
P1
1
2
T
3
;
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
X
1
2
T
3
4
;
X
P1
81
INDEX
AGC............................................ 30
AM
Transmitting ........................... 22
Amplifier, Linear
Connection (REMOTE) .......... 61
AMTOR
Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62
Operation ............................... 27
Antenna
Tuning.................................... 29
FSK (see RTTY)
Full Reset.................................... 48
Fuses, Replacing .......................... 2
Gain
AF.......................................... 13
RF ......................................... 13
G-TORTM
Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62
Operation ............................... 27
Headphones Jack (PHONES) ....... 3
IF Filter
Bandwidth Change ................. 36
IF Shift ................................... 36
Key Jack (PADDLE/KEY) .............. 3
Keyer, Electronic
Auto Weighting ....................... 34
Bug Key Function ................... 35
Locked-weight change ........... 35
Messages, Checking .............. 35
Messages, Storing ................. 35
Messages, Transmitting.......... 35
Linear Amplifier
PacTOR
Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62
Operation ............................... 27
Partial Reset ............................... 48
Power
Connecting DC......................... 2
Switching ON/OFF ................. 13
Transmit Output ..................... 15
Program Scan ............................. 46
Programmable
Buttons .................................. 49
VFO ....................................... 43
Quick Data Transfer
Equipment, Compatible .......... 50
Equipment, Connection .......... 60
Equipment, Needed ............... 50
Using ..................................... 50
Reset
Full......................................... 48
Partial .................................... 48
RIT.............................................. 30
RTTY
Connection (RTTY, ACC 2) ..... 61
Operation ............................... 26
RX Equalizer ............................... 30
Satellite Operation ....................... 28
Scan
Carrier-operated ..................... 47
Hold ....................................... 46
Lockout .................................. 44
Memory, All-Channel .............. 47
Memory, Group ...................... 47
Program ................................. 46
Start/End Frequencies............ 43
Time-operated ........................ 47
Speaker, External (EXT SP) .......... 3
Specifications .............................. 68
Speech Processor ....................... 32
Split-Frequency Operation ........... 23
Squelch....................................... 14
SSB, Transmitting ....................... 20
SSTV
Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62
Operation ............................... 28
TF-SET (Transmit Frequency Set) 23
Time-operated mode ................... 47
Transmit Inhibit............................ 33
Transmitted-signal monitor .......... 33
Transverter.................................. 51
Troubleshooting .......................... 65
USB (see SSB)
Connection............................... 1
Feed Line Loss ........................ 1
Antenna Tuner
Operation ............................... 52
Presetting............................... 52
Attenuator, RF ............................. 37
Automatic Gain Control ............... 30
Auto Weighting............................ 34
Bands, Changing......................... 13
Beat Cancel ................................ 38
Beep Function ............................. 49
Break-in, Full/Semi (see CW)
Bug Key Function ........................ 35
Carrier-operated mode ................ 47
Clover
Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62
Operation ............................... 27
Computer Control
Commands ............................ 71
Communication Parameters ... 51
Connection............................. 60
Connector (COM) ................... 70
CW
Break-in, Full .......................... 34
Break-in, Semi ....................... 34
Pitch ...................................... 21
Reverse ................................. 21
Sidetone, Frequency .............. 21
Sidetone, Volume ................... 21
Transmitting ........................... 21
Zero Beating .......................... 21
Digital Recording Unit (optional)
Installation.............................. 57
Message Interval .................... 54
Playback ................................ 53
Recording .............................. 53
Display Dimmer........................... 49
DSP
Beat Cancel ........................... 38
DSP Filter .............................. 37
Noise Reduction ..................... 38
External Speaker (EXT SP) ........... 3
FAX/Facsimile
Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62
Operation ............................... 28
FM
Connection (REMOTE) .......... 61
Lock Function.............................. 48
Lockout, Memory Channels ......... 44
LSB (see SSB)
Memory Channels
Conventional .......................... 39
Erasing .................................. 43
Lockout .................................. 44
Quick, Recalling ..................... 45
Quick, Storing ........................ 44
Quick, Transfers to VFO ......... 45
Recalling ................................ 40
Resetting ............................... 43
Scanning, All-Channel ............ 47
Scanning, Group .................... 47
Scrolling ................................. 41
Start/End Frequencies............ 43
Storing, Scan Limits ............... 43
Storing, Simplex ..................... 39
Storing, Split-Frequency ......... 40
Transfer, To Memory............... 42
Transfer, To VFOs .................. 42
Tunable .................................. 41
Memory Scan.............................. 47
Menu
Access ................................... 16
Configuration.......................... 17
Cross Reference .................... 19
Description ............................. 16
Meter .......................................... 14
Microphone
Compatible............................... 3
Connector (MIC)....................... 3
Gain ....................................... 15
Operation ................................. 9
Noise
Blanker .................................. 36
Reduction .............................. 38
Optional Accessories
Available ................................ 56
Installation.............................. 57
Packet
VFO
Equalizing A=B ....................... 30
Programmable ....................... 43
Selecting A/B.......................... 13
Voice Synthesizer (optional)
Installation.............................. 58
Using ..................................... 55
Volume
Band Plan .............................. 24
CTCSS .................................. 25
Repeaters .............................. 24
Subtone, Frequency ............... 25
Subtone, Type ........................ 25
Transmitting ........................... 22
TX Deviation .......................... 22
Frequency
AF Gain ................................. 13
RF Gain ................................. 13
VOX (Voice-Operated Transmit)
Adjusting Delay ...................... 31
Adjusting Microphone
Level ...................................... 31
XIT.............................................. 32
Fine Tuning ............................ 29
Keypad Entry ......................... 29
Rounding ............................... 29
Step Size ......................... 29, 30
Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62
Operation ............................... 27
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