Kenwood TS590SG User Manual

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This transceiver is equipped with a bail so that you 
can angle the transceiver.  The bail is located on the 
bottom of the transceiver.  Pull the bail forward to the 
limit as shown.

The following fuses are used in the TS-590SG 
transceiver.  If a fuse blows, determine the cause 
then correct the problem.  Only after the problem 
has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a 
new one with the specifi ed ratings.  If newly installed 
fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and 
contact a KENWOOD service center or your dealer for 
assistance.

Fuse Location

Fuse Current Rating

TS-590SG Transceiver

4 A

(for external 

antenna tuner)

Supplied DC power cable

25 A

Fuse (4 A) 

Fuse (25 A) 

Fuse (25 A) 

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Connect monaural or stereo headphones with a 
4 to 32 

 (normal 8 ) impedance.  This jack 

accepts a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor 
(mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug.  After 
connecting the headphones, you will hear no 
sound from the internal (or optional external) 
Speaker/Microphone (MIC).

Note:  Using a high impedance headphone set causes the 
volume to be louder.

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Connect a microphone with a 250 to 600 

 

impedance.  Fully insert the connector, then 
screw the retaining ring clockwise until secure.  
Compatible microphones include the MC-43S, 
MC-47, MC-52DM, MC-60A, MC-80, MC-85, and 
MC-90.

Note:  Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, 
MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM microphones.

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On the rear panel of the transceiver, there is an 
external speaker jack.  If an external speaker is 
connected to EXP.SP, the transceiver internal 
speaker will mute.  Use only external speakers with 
an impedance of 4 to 8 

 (8  nominal).  This jack 

accepts only 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor 
(mono) plugs.

Do not connect headphones to this jack.  The high audio 
output of this jack could damage your hearing.

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For CW operation while using the internal 
electronic keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the 
PADDLE jack.

 

For CW operation without using the internal 
electronic keyer, connect a straight key, 
semi-automatic key (bug), electronic keyer, 
or the CW keyed output from a Multi mode 
Communications Processor (MCP) to the KEY jack.

 

The PADDLE and KEY jacks mate with a 6.3 mm 
(1/4") 3-conductor plug and a 3.5 mm (1/8") 
2-conductor plug, respectively.  External electronic 
keyers or MCPs must use positive keying to be 
compatible with this transceiver.  Use a shielded 
cable between the key and the transceiver.

Note:  Due to the functionality of the internal electronic 
keyer, you may fi nd it unnecessary to connect both a paddle 
and another type of keyer unless you want to use a 
PC-based keyer for CW.  Read the “ELECTRONIC KEYER” 
section {page 34} to become familiar with the internal keyer.