Kenwood TS590SG User Manual

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Many functions on this transceiver are selected or 
confi gured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than 
through the physical controls of the transceiver.  Once 
familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate 
the versatility it offers.  You can customize the various 
timings, settings, and programming functions on this 
transceiver to meet your needs without using many 
controls and switches.

This transceiver has 2 menus:  Menu A and Menu B.  
These menus contain identical functions and can be 
confi gured independently.  The transceiver, therefore, 
allows you to switch between 2 different environments 
quickly and easily.  For example, you can confi gure 
Menu A for DXing and contesting while Menu B is 
for relaxed local ragchewing.  By switching from 
Menu A to Menu B, you can instantly change the 
Menu confi guration and key assignment to suit your 
current operating style.  Or, 2 operators may share 
a single transceiver by dedicating one Menu to each 
operator.  Both operators can always enjoy their own 
confi guration.

1 Press 

[MENU].

•  The Menu No. and setting appear on the 

display, and the explanation of the menu 
appears on the sub-display.

2 Press 

[A/B (A=B)] to select Menu A or B.

• “ ” or “ ” appears, indicating which Menu is 

selected.

3 Press 

[Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH 

control to select the desired Menu No.

•  Each time you change the Menu No., 

a different scrolling message appears on the 
sub-display, describing the Menu No.

4 Press 

[M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)], or Mic [UP]/ 

[DWN] to select a parameter.

5 Press 

[MENU] to exit Menu mode.

Because the number of functions this transceiver 
provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items 
in each Menu.  If you fi nd accessing desired Menu 
Nos. to be too time consuming, use the Quick Menu to 
create your own customized, abbreviated Menu.  You 
can then add those Menu Nos. which you frequently 
use, to the Quick Menu.  Copying Menu Nos. to the 
Quick Menu has no effect on the Menu.

1 Press 

[MENU].

2 Press 

[Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH 

control to select the desired Menu No.

3 Press 

[FINE (F.LOCK)].

• “ ” appears, indicating that the Menu item has 

been added to the Quick Menu.

•  To remove the item from the Quick Menu, press 

[FINE (F.LOCK)] again.  “ ” disappears.

4 Press 

[MENU] to exit Menu mode.

1 Press [MENU].

2 Press 

[MHz].

• “

” appears.

3 Press 

[Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CH 

control to select the desired Quick Menu No.

4 Press 

[M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)], or Mic [UP]/ 

[DWN] to change the current setting for the 
selected Menu No.

•  When the Menu is registered to the Quick Menu 

list, “ ” appears.

5 Press 

[MENU] to exit Quick Menu mode.

Note:  If the Quick Menu has not been programmed, Press 
[Q-M.IN]/[Q-MR] or turning the MULTI/CH control in step 2 
causes “CHECK” to be output in Morse code.