Kenwood TS-590S Manual Do Utilizador

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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 hams prefer this mode.

If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, 
beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.

1 Select an operating frequency.

2 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until “AM” appears.

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If “AM” does not appear, select “FM” first, then
press [FM/AM (FM-N)].  The mode indicator 
changes to “AM”.

3 Press [MIC (CAR)] to enter the Microphone gain 

adjustment mode.

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The current gain level appears on the sub-
display.

4 Press and hold Mic [PTT].

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The TX-RX LED lights red.

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Refer to “VOX” {page 30} for information on 
automatic TX/ RX switching.

5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the 

MULTI/CH control so that the power meter slightly 
reflects your voice level.

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Speak in your normal tone and level of voice.
Speaking too close to the microphone or too 
loudly may increase distortion and reduce 
intelligibility at the receiving end.

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You may want to use the Speech Processor.
Refer to “SPEECH PROCESSOR” {page 31} 
for details.

6 Release Mic [PTT] to return to Reception mode.

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The TX-RX LED lights green or turns off, 
depending on the SQL control position.

7 Press [MIC (CAR)] or [CLR] to exit the Microphone 

gain adjustment mode.

Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS”, beginning on 
page 28, for information on additional useful operation 
functions.

Note:  When the TX power meter reading exceeds the value that 
you specified in the TX Power setting {page 56}, decrease the 
microphone gain or adjust your tone and level of voice.

Select wide band or narrow band TX deviation 
depending on whether the other station is using wide 
band or narrow band filter for FM mode.  While “NAR” 
appears, the TS-590S transceiver transmits signals in 
narrow band FM but the reception IF filter bandwidth 
remains unchanged (Wide).  The deviation selection 
is crucial to avoid audio distortion or insufficient 
intelligibility that the other station will encounter.

1 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] until “FM” appears.

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If “FM” does not appear, select “AM” first, then 
press [FM/AM (FM-N)].  The mode indicator 
changes to “FM”.

2 Press and hold [FM/AM (FM-N)] to toggle the 

selection between wide and narrow TX deviation.

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“

” appears when narrow TX deviation is 

selected.

CW operators know that this mode is very reliable 
when communicating under worst conditions.  It may 
be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being 
equally as useful in poor conditions.  These modes, 
however, do not have the long history of service nor 
the simplicity that CW provides.

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 33}.

If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, 
beginning on page 10, for details on how to receive.

1 Select the operating frequency.

2 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until “CW” appears.

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If “CW” does not appear, select “FSK” first, then  
press [CW/FSK (REV)].  The mode indicator 
changes to “CW”.

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To precisely tune in another station, use Auto 
Zero-beat.  Refer to “AUTO ZERO-BEAT” 
{page 23}.

3 Press [SEND].

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The TX-RX LED lights red.

4 Operate the Keys or Paddle.

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As you transmit, you should hear a sidetone 
that lets you monitor your own transmission.

5 Press [SEND] to return to Reception mode.

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The TX-RX LED lights green or turns off, 
depending on the SQL control setting.