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KENWOOD CORPORATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ALL MODE MULTI-BANDER

TS-570D

HF TRANSCEIVER

Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System

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.

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:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

FCC WARNING

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.

APPLICABLE MODEL

This manual applies to the following model:

TS-570S: All mode multi-bander

TS-570D: HF Transceiver

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.

NOTICE TO THE USER

One or more of the following statements may be

applicable to this equipment.

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:

Microphone

DC power cable

7-pin DIN plug

13-pin DIN plug

Fuse (25 A)

Fuse (4 A)

Instruction manual

Schematic/block diagrams

(U.S.A. and Canada only)

Warranty card

(U.S.A., Canada, and

Europe only)

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1

1

1

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1

1

1

Accessory

Part Number

Quantity

1

1

T91-0352-XX

E30-3157-XX

E07-0751-XX

E07-1351-XX

F05-2531-XX

F06-4027-XX

B62-1542-XX

—

—

For other markets, schematic and block diagrams are

available as options.

i

Thank you for choosing the KENWOOD TS-570 series.

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.

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.

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.

FEATURES

Taking full advantage of DSP technology, this

transceiver

• Provides high performance receive filters.

• Enhances the Beat Cancel and Noise Reduction

tools.

• Allows total customization of transmitted audio

through the use of functions such as the Transmit

Equalizer.

• 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.

WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED

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.

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

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.

THANK YOU

Instruction What to Do

Press and release KEY.

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 momentarily,

release KEY1, then press

KEY2.

With the transceiver power

OFF, press and hold KEY,

then switch ON the transceiver

power by pressing the

[ ] (POWER) switch.

Press [KEY].

Press

[KEY1]+[KEY2].

Press

[KEY1], [KEY2].

Press

[KEY]+[ ].

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PRECAUTIONS IV

CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION 1

ANTENNA CONNECTION ....................................... 1

GROUND CONNECTION ........................................ 2

LIGHTNING PROTECTION ..................................... 2

DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ...................... 2

REPLACING FUSES ........................................... 2

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ............................... 3

FRONT PANEL .................................................... 3

Headphones (PHONES) ................................. 3

Microphone (MIC) ........................................... 3

REAR PANEL ...................................................... 3

External Speaker (EXT SP) ............................ 3

Keys and Keyboards for

CW Operation (PADDLE and KEY) ................. 3

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

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

TRANSMITTING .................................................... 15

SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER ..................... 15

MICROPHONE GAIN ........................................ 15

CHAPTER 5 MENU SETUP 16

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

FM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 22

TX DEVIATION SELECTION ............................. 22

CONTENTS

AM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 22

CHAPTER 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING 23

SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ........................ 23

TF-SET (TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SET) .......... 23

FM REPEATER OPERATION ................................ 24

SELECTING SUBTONE FREQUENCY ............. 25

CONTINUOUS OR BURST SUBTONES? ......... 25

FM CTCSS OPERATION ....................................... 25

DIGITAL OPERATION ........................................... 26

RTTY (FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING) .............. 26

AMTOR/ PACKET/ PACTOR/ G-TOR

TM

/ CLOVER . 27

SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE ............................... 28

SATELLITE OPERATION ...................................... 28

CHAPTER 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS 29

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

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

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 ................................................ 33

CW BREAK-IN ....................................................... 34

USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR

FULL BREAK-IN ................................................ 34

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

CHAPTER 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE 36

IF FILTER .............................................................. 36

CHANGING IF FILTER BANDWIDTH ................ 36

IF SHIFT ............................................................ 36

NOISE BLANKER .................................................. 36

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Transferring Data .......................................... 50

Receiving Data ............................................. 50

COMPUTER CONTROL ........................................ 51

SETTING UP ..................................................... 51

Equipment Needed ....................................... 51

Connections ................................................. 51

COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ................... 51

USING A TRANSVERTER ..................................... 51

AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ........................... 52

PRESETTING ................................................... 52

DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT

(OPTIONAL) .......................................................... 53

RECORDING MESSAGES ................................ 53

MESSAGE PLAYBACK ..................................... 53

Checking Messages ..................................... 53

Sending Messages ....................................... 54

Changing Inter-message Interval .................. 54

Changing Volume ......................................... 54

VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) ............ 55

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

SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED CRYSTAL

OSCILLATOR (TCXO) ........................................... 59

CHAPTER 15 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 60

COMPUTER .......................................................... 60

COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER .............................. 60

RTTY EQUIPMENT ............................................... 61

LINEAR AMPLIFIER .............................................. 61

ANTENNA TUNER ................................................ 61

MCP AND TNC ...................................................... 62

CHAPTER 16 MAINTENANCE 63

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................... 63

SERVICE ........................................................... 63

SERVICE NOTE ................................................ 63

CLEANING ........................................................ 63

INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 64

REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION ..... 64

ACCESSING THE INTERNAL FUSE................. 64

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 65

SPECIFICATIONS 68

APPENDIX: COM CONNECTOR PROTOCOL 70

INDEX 82

ATTENUATOR ....................................................... 37

PREAMPLIFIER .................................................... 37

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

CHAPTER 10 MEMORY FEATURES 39

MICROPROCESSOR MEMORY BACKUP............ 39

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

QUICK MEMORY .................................................. 44

STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY .................... 44

RECALLING QUICK MEMORY ......................... 45

TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES .......... 45

QUICK MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER .............. 45

CHAPTER 11 SCAN 46

PROGRAM SCAN ................................................. 46

SCAN HOLD ..................................................... 46

MEMORY SCAN ................................................... 47

ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................... 47

GROUP SCAN .................................................. 47

CHAPTER 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 48

MICROPROCESSOR RESET ............................... 48

INITIAL SETTINGS ............................................ 48

PARTIAL RESET ............................................... 48

FULL RESET ..................................................... 48

SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2.................................... 48

FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION .......................... 48

BEEP FUNCTION .................................................. 49

DISPLAY DIMMER ................................................ 49

PROGRAM FUNCTION BUTTON ......................... 49

QUICK DATA TRANSFER ..................................... 50

SETTING UP ..................................................... 50

Equipment Needed ....................................... 50

Connections ................................................. 50

USING QUICK TRANSFER ............................... 50

iv

PRECAUTIONS

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.

1 Power Source

Connect this transceiver only to the power source

described in the operating instructions or as marked

on the transceiver itself.

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

particular attention to locations near AC receptacles,

AC outlet strips and points of entry to the transceiver.

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.

4 Grounding and Polarization

Do not attempt to defeat methods used for

grounding and electrical polarization in the

transceiver, particularly involving the input power

cable.

5 Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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.

6 Power Lines

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.

7Ventilation

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.

8Water 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.

9 Abnormal Odors

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.

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

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.

12 Periods of Inactivity

Disconnect the input power cable from the power

source when the transceiver is not used for long

periods of time.

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.

14 Damage Requiring Service

Enlist the services of qualified personnel in the

following cases:

a) The power supply or plug is damaged.

b) Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the

transceiver.

c) The transceiver has been exposed to rain.

d) The transceiver is operating abnormally or

performance has degraded seriously.

e) The transceiver has been dropped or the

enclosure damaged.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE

GROUNDING ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

1

INSTALLATION

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.

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.

Connect your antenna feed line to ANT1. If you are

using two antennas, connect the second antenna to

ANT2.

CAUTION:

◆

TRANSMITTING WITHOUT FIRST CONNECTING AN

ANTENNA OR OTHER MATCHED LOAD MAY DAMAGE THE

TRANSCEIVER. ALWAYS CONNECT THE ANTENNA TO THE

TRANSCEIVER BEFORE TRANSMITTING.

◆

USE A LIGHTNING ARRESTOR TO PREVENT FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER.

APPROX. LOSS (dB) PER 30 METERS (100 FEET) OF

CORRECTLY MATCHED 50 Ω LINE

• Use only as a general guide. Specifications may vary

between cable manufacturers.

Connect all accessories to the transceiver {pages 3, 60}.

Accessories include the following:

• Microphone

• Antenna Tuner

• CW Key

• Computer

• TNC/ Multimode Communications

Processor

|nstall and connect an antenna system

{page 1}.

Install a ground system that satisfies DC

and RF grounding requirements {page 2}.

Install lightning protection to protect the

antenna system, your personal safety,

and your property {page 2}.

Install and connect a DC power supply {page 2}.

• Headphones

• External Speaker

• RTTY Equipment

• Linear Amplifier

6.4

2.6

2.3

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.4

1.2

1.0

0.90

0.90

0.72

0.70

0.68

0.54

0.45

0.48

0.40

0.39

0.32

0.26

4.3

1.6

1.5

1.5

1.4

1.0

0.93

0.80

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

2.3

0.75

0.80

0.65

0.70

0.50

0.45

0.38

N/A

0.29

0.29

0.24

0.24

N/A

N/A

N/A

0.13

0.12

< 0.10

< 0.10

< 0.10

RG-174, -174A

RG-58A, -58C

3D-2V

RG-58, -58B

RG-58 Foam

RG-8X

5D-2V

RG-8, -8A, -9, -9A, -9B,

-213, -214, -215

5D-FB

RG-8 Foam

8D-2V

10D-2V

9913

8D-FB

10D-FB

12D-FB

RG-17, -17A

1/2" Hardline

20D-2V

3/4" Hardline

7/8" Hardline

Transmission Line

3.5 MHz

14 MHz 30 MHz

N/A: Not available

2

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.

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:

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.

1 INSTALLATION

GROUND CONNECTION

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.

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.

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.

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.

DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

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.

Fuse Location

Fuse Current Rating

Supplied Accessory

Cable

25 A

TS-570

4 A

(For an external antenna tuner)

DC power supply

TS-570

Black

Red

Fuse holders

DC 13.8 V

3

1 INSTALLATION

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

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.

■ 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,

MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM,

MC-45DME, MC-52DM, or MC-53DM microphone.

REAR PANEL

■ 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.

■ 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.

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

“ELECTRONIC KEYER” {page 34} before making your decision.

TS-570

Headphones

Microphone

iGND(STBY)

MICq

uGND(MIC)

yNC

t8 V(10 mA max)

PTTw

DOWNe

UPr

MIC connector (Front view)

External speaker

TS-570

• Paddle

• Straight key

• Bug

• Electronic keyer

• MCP CW output

Ground +

Ground Dash

Dot

YOUR FIRST QSO

4

RECEIVING

2 YOUR FIRST QSO

Note:

Only those buttons and controls required to briefly try the

transceiver are explained in this section.

q Set the following as specified:

• AF control: Fully counterclockwise

• RF control: Fully clockwise

• DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control:

Fully clockwise

• DSP SLOPE (LOW) control:

Fully counterclockwise

• IF SHIFT control: Center

• SQL control: Fully counterclockwise

w Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and

hold the [ ] (POWER) switch briefly.

• The transceiver switches ON. Indicators and

frequency digits should appear on the display.

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.

r Increase the AF control slowly clockwise until you

hear a suitable level of background noise.

t Select an Amateur band by pressing the [UP] or

[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.

• 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.

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.

• Note that pressing [ ] (POWER) for more

than approximately 2 seconds switches the

transceiver power OFF.

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

CH1

MIC

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

AT TUNE

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

PHONES

1

CH2

2

CH3

3

ANT

4

REC

5

FINE

6

NB

7

AGC/TONE

8

REV

9

CLR

F.LOCK

0

ENT

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY MENU 1MHz

SPLIT

M/V

DOWN

UP

MR

TF-SET

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

M.IN

FILTER

CW TUNE

B.C.

N.R.

A/B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

IF SHIFT SQL

CH

46

010

28

AF RF

L

O

W

C

U

T

HIGH

DSP SLOPE

LOW

46

010

28

+–

tw

e

u

y

q

q

qr

q

q

q

5

YOUR FIRST QSO

TRANSMITTING

2 YOUR FIRST QSO

After tuning in a few stations as explained in the

previous section “RECEIVING”, try making a contact.

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.

w Momentarily press the [AT TUNE] button.

•“AT” appears.

e Press and hold the [AT TUNE] button to allow the

built-in antenna tuner to function.

•“AT” blinks and “TX” appears.

•Tuning should be completed in less than

approximately 20 seconds. “AT” stops blinking

and “TX” disappears.

• 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.

Note:

Tuning will automatically turn off after approximately

60 seconds. In addition, “AT” will disappear and the error beeps

will stop.

r SSB: Press the [MIC] button to activate the

Microphone Gain Setting function.

• “MIC-50” appears.

CW: Skip this step.

t Press the [SEND] button.

• “TX” appears.

y Begin speaking into the microphone or sending

CW with your key.

u SSB: While speaking into the microphone, adjust

the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter

reflects according to your voice level.

CW: Skip this step.

i Press the [SEND] button again when you want to

return to receive mode.

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.

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

CH1

MIC

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

AT TUNE

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

PHONES

1

CH2

2

CH3

3

ANT

4

REC

5

FINE

6

NB

7

AGC/TONE

8

REV

9

CLR

F.LOCK

0

ENT

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY MENU 1MHz

SPLIT

M/V

DOWN

UP

MR

TF-SET

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

M.IN

FILTER

CW TUNE

B.C.

N.R.

A/B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

IF SHIFT SQL

CH

46

010

28

AF RF

L

O

W

C

U

T

HIGH

DSP SLOPE

LOW

46

010

28

+–

we

ti

ro

u

q

6

FRONT PANEL

oo

oo

o PHONES jack

Connect headphones to this jack. Inserting a plug into

the jack automatically mutes the audio from the speaker

{page 3}.

!0!0

!0!0

!0 MIC connector

Connect a compatible microphone, then snugly screw

down the connector locking ring {page 3}.

!1!1

!1!1

!1 Multi-purpose keypad

Consists of 10 buttons that are used for inputting

numeric data. Also used for the following functions.

• 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} .

• 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}.

• 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}.

• FINE button

Press to reduce by one-tenth the Tuning control

step size to allow more precise tuning {page 29}.

• NB button

Press to switch ON or OFF the analog Noise Blanker

{page 36}.

• AGC/TONE button

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}.

qq

qq

q (POWER) switch

Press and hold down briefly to switch ON the

transceiver power. Press again to switch OFF the

power {page 13}.

ww

ww

w PF button

A function can be assigned by the user to this

Programmable Function button {page 49}. The default

function is Voice 1 {page 55}.

ee

ee

e PRE-AMP button

Press to switch ON or OFF the receive preamplifier

{page 37}.

rr

rr

r AT T button

Press to switch ON or OFF the receive attenuator

{page37}.

tt

tt

t PROC button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Speech Processor for

transmitting {page 32}.

yy

yy

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}.

uu

uu

u AT TUNE button

Use for activating the internal antenna tuner {page 52}

or an external antenna tuner.

ii

ii

i SEND button

Press to switch the transceiver between receive mode

and transmit mode {page 15}.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

CH1

MIC

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

AT TUNE

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

PHONES

1

CH2

2

CH3

3

ANT

4

REC

5

FINE

6

NB

7

AGC/TONE

8

REV

9

CLR

F.LOCK

0

ENT

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY MENU 1MHz

SPLIT

M/V

DOWN

UP

MR

TF-SET

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

M.IN

FILTER

CW TUNE

B.C.

N.R.

A/B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

IF SHIFT SQL

CH

46

010

28

AF RF

L

O

W

C

U

T

HIGH

DSP SLOPE

LOW

46

010

28

+–

q

w

!0

e

r

t

y

u

i

o

!1

7

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

• REV button

In CW or FSK mode, press to select either the upper

or lower sideband while receiving {pages 21, 26}.

• CLR 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}.

• F.LOCK button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Frequency Lock

function {page 48}.

• ENT button

Press to enter the desired frequency via the keypad

{page 29}.

!2!2

!2!2

!2 Transmit function buttons

Used in conjunction with the MULTI/CH control to set

various transmit functions.

• MIC button

Used for setting the microphone gain level

{page15}.

• PWR button

Used for setting the transmit output power

{page15}.

• 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}.

!3!3

!3!3

!3 Mode buttons

Press these buttons to select your operating mode

{page14}.

• LSB/USB button

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}.

• FM/AM button

Press to select FM or AM mode {page 22}.

!4!4

!4!4

!4 MENU button

Press to select or cancel the Menu mode that is used for

activating and configuring functions {page 16}.

!5!5

!5!5

!5 1MHz button

Press to switch between the 1 MHz step mode and the

Amateur band mode {page 29}.

!6!6

!6!6

!6 Tuning control

Turn to select the desired frequency {page 14}. Use the

convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning.

The lever behind the control adjusts the control torque

level; turn fully clockwise for light torque or fully

counterclockwise for slightly heavy torque.

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

CH1

MIC

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

AT TUNE

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

PHONES

1

CH2

2

CH3

3

ANT

4

REC

5

FINE

6

NB

7

AGC/TONE

8

REV

9

CLR

F.LOCK

0

ENT

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY MENU 1MHz

SPLIT

M/V

DOWN

UP

MR

TF-SET

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

M.IN

FILTER

CW TUNE

B.C.

N.R.

A/B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

IF SHIFT SQL

CH

46

010

28

AF RF

L

O

W

C

U

T

HIGH

DSP SLOPE

LOW

46

010

28

+–

!2

!3

!4

!5

!6

8

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

!7!7

!7!7

!7 Frequency control buttons

These buttons control functions related to selecting a

frequency, a VFO, or a memory channel.

• UP/DOWN buttons

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}.

• SPLIT button

Press to use split-frequency operation which allows

a different transmit frequency and receive frequency

{page 23}.

• M/V button

Press to select either Memory or VFO mode

{page40}.

• TF-SET button

While operating split-frequency, press to monitor or

change your transmit frequency {page 23}.

• A=B button

Press to copy the data in the currently selected VFO

over to the other VFO {page 30}.

• 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}.

• CLEAR button

Press to reset the RIT/XIT frequency offset to zero

{pages 30, 32}.

• RIT button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Receive Incremental

Tuning function {page 30}.

• XIT button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Transmit

Incremental Tuning function {page 32}.

!8!8

!8!8

!8 SCAN button

Press to start and stop Scan functions {pages 46, 47}.

!9!9

!9!9

!9 M>VFO button

Press to transfer data from a memory channel to a VFO

{page 42}.

@0@0

@0@0

@0 M.IN button

Writes data into a memory channel {page 39} or selects

Memory Scroll mode {page 41}.

@1@1

@1@1

@1 Quick Memory buttons

Controls the Quick Memory function {page 44}.

• M.IN button

Press to write data into Quick Memory {page 44}.

• MR button

Press to recall data from Quick Memory {page 45}.

@2@2

@2@2

@2 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}.

Note:

Selecting the narrow filter bandwidth in SSB mode requires

the optional YK-88SN-1 filter {page 36}.

@3@3

@3@3

@3 CW TUNE button

Press to activate the automatic zero-beat function for

CW mode {page 21}.

@4@4

@4@4

@4 B.C. button

Press to switch ON or OFF the DSP Beat Cancel

function {page 38}.

@5@5

@5@5

@5 N.R. button

Press to toggle between Noise Reduction 1, Noise

Reduction 2, and OFF {page 38}.

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

CH1

MIC

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

AT TUNE

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

PHONES

1

CH2

2

CH3

3

ANT

4

REC

5

FINE

6

NB

7

AGC/TONE

8

REV

9

CLR

F.LOCK

0

ENT

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY MENU 1MHz

SPLIT

M/V

DOWN

UP

MR

TF-SET

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

M.IN

FILTER

CW TUNE

B.C.

N.R.

A/B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

IF SHIFT SQL

CH

46

010

28

AF RF

L

O

W

C

U

T

HIGH

DSP SLOPE

LOW

46

010

28

+–

!7 ! 8 !9 @0

@1

@2

@3@4@5

9

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

@6@6

@6@6

@6 DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control

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}.

@7@7

@7@7

@7 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}.

@8@8

@8@8

@8 RIT/XIT control

After switching ON the RIT or XIT function, turn to

select the desired frequency offset {pages 30, 32}.

@9@9

@9@9

@9 AF control

Turn to adjust the audio frequency gain {page 13}.

#0#0

#0#0

#0 RF control

Turn to adjust the radio frequency gain {page 13}.

#1#1

#1#1

#1 IF SHIFT control

Turn to slide the receive pass band either lower or

higher in frequency when interference is present

{page36}.

#2#2

#2#2

#2 SQL control

Used for muting (“squelching”) the speaker output when

no receive signal is present {page 14}.

#3#3

#3#3

#3 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.

MICROPHONE

qq

qq

q UP/DWN buttons

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.

ww

ww

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.

PTT

DWN UP

q

w

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

CH1

MIC

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

AT TUNE

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

PHONES

1

CH2

2

CH3

3

ANT

4

REC

5

FINE

6

NB

7

AGC/TONE

8

REV

9

CLR

F.LOCK

0

ENT

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY MENU 1MHz

SPLIT

M/V

DOWN

UP

MR

TF-SET

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

M.IN

FILTER

CW TUNE

B.C.

N.R.

A/B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

IF SHIFT SQL

CH

46

010

28

AF RF

L

O

W

C

U

T

HIGH

DSP SLOPE

LOW

46

010

28

+–

@6

@7

#0

@9

#1

#2

#3

@8

10

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

REAR PANEL

qq

qq

q ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors

Connect the feed lines from your antennas to these

connectors. Refer to pages 1 and 48 for details.

ww

ww

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.

ee

ee

e DC 13.8 V power input connector

Connect a 13.8 V DC power source {page 2}. Use the

supplied cable with a regulated DC power supply.

rr

rr

r GND post

Connect a heavy gauge wire or copper strap between

the ground post and the nearest earth ground {page 2}.

tt

tt

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}.

yy

yy

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.

uu

uu

u ACC 2 connector

Mates with a 13-pin male DIN connector for connecting

various accessory equipment {pages 61, 62}.

ii

ii

i EXT SP jack

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.

oo

oo

o REMOTE connector

Mates with a 7-pin male DIN connector for connecting a

linear amplifier {page 61}.

European versions only:

Before connecting to the

ACC 2

and

COM

connectors, remove the protective covers.

ANT 2

AT

DC 13.8V

GND

EXT.SP

8Ω

REMOTE

ANT 1

KEY

COM

PADDLE ACC 2

o

w

e

r

t

y

u

i

q

11

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

DISPLAY

!2!2

!2!2

!2 FAST

Appears when a fast time constant is selected for the

Automatic Gain Control function {page 30}.

!3!3

!3!3

!3 RIT

Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning is ON

{page30}.

!4!4

!4!4

!4 XIT

Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning is ON

{page 32}.

!5!5

!5!5

!5 TX EQ.

Appears when the TX Equalizer function is ON

{page33}.

!6!6

!6!6

!6

Either “N.R. 1” or “N.R. 2” appears depending on

whether Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is

selected {page 38}.

!7!7

!7!7

!7

Appears when Beat Cancel is ON {page 38}.

!8!8

!8!8

!8 MENU

Appears while Menu mode is being accessed

{page16}.

!9!9

!9!9

!9 M.CH

Appears while Memory Recall or Memory Scroll is

being used {page 40}.

@0@0

@0@0

@0

Shows 2-digit information such as a menu number or a

memory channel number.

qq

qq

q METER

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.

ww

ww

w

Appears while the transceiver is in the transmit mode.

ee

ee

e

Appears while the squelch is open in the receive mode.

rr

rr

r

Appears while the internal antenna tuner {page 52} or an

external antenna tuner is in-line.

tt

tt

t

Either “ANT 1” or “ANT 2” appears depending on

whether the Antenna 1 connector or the Antenna 2

connector is selected {page 48}.

yy

yy

y ATT

Appears when the receive attenuator is ON {page 37}.

uu

uu

u PRE -AMP

Appears when the receive preamplifier is ON {page 37}.

ii

ii

i VOX

Appears when the Voice-Operated Transmit function is

ON {page 31}. For CW operation, appears when the

Break-in function is ON {page 34}.

oo

oo

o PROC

Appears when Speech Processor is ON {page 32}.

!0!0

!0!0

!0 NB

Appears when Noise Blanker is ON {page 36}.

!1!1

!1!1

!1 SPLIT

Appears when the transmit frequency differs from the

receive frequency {page 23}.

o

qw

e

rt y

u

i

!9

!0

!2

!3

!4

!5

!6 !7

!8@0

!1

12

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

#0#0

#0#0

#0 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}.

#1#1

#1#1

#1 FSK

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}.

#2#2

#2#2

#2 FM

Appears when in FM mode {page 14}.

#3#3

#3#3

#3 AM

Appears when in AM mode {page 14}.

#4#4

#4#4

#4 F.LOCK

Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON

{page48}.

#5#5

#5#5

#5 FINE

Appears when the Fine function is ON {page 29}.

#6#6

#6#6

#6 1MHz

Appears when the 1 MHz Step function is ON {page29}.

#7#7

#7#7

#7 T

Appears when the Subtone function is ON {page 24}.

#8#8

#8#8

#8 CTCSS

Appears when CTCSS is ON {page 25}.

#9#9

#9#9

#9 CTRL

Appears while Quick Data Transfer {page 50} or

Computer Control {page 51} is being used.

@1@1

@1@1

@1

Shows the current operating frequency. Also shows

Menu selections while in Menu mode.

@2@2

@2@2

@2

“tA” or “As” appears while VFO A is being selected

{page13}. “A” appears while Menu A is being

accessed {page16}.

@3@3

@3@3

@3

“tB” or “Bs” appears while VFO B is being selected

{page13}. “B” appears while Menu B is being

accessed {page16}.

@4@4

@4@4

@4

“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}.

@5@5

@5@5

@5

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.

@6@6

@6@6

@6 M.SCR

Appears while Memory Scroll is being used {page 41}.

@7@7

@7@7

@7 LSB

Appears when in Lower Sideband mode {page 14}.

@8@8

@8@8

@8 USB

Appears when in Upper Sideband mode {page 14}.

@9@9

@9@9

@9 CW

Appears when in CW mode {page 14}.

#3

@6

@7

@8

@9 #0

#1

#2

@3

#4

#5

#7

#8

#6

@2

@1

#9

@4 @5

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

13

OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and hold

down [

] (POWER) until “HELLO” appears on the

display. Release [ ] (POWER) when you see “HELLO”.

• After the “HELLO” message, the frequency and

other indicators appear.

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.

ADJUSTING VOLUME

AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN

Turn the AF control clockwise to increase the audio

level and counterclockwise to decrease the level.

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.

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN

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.

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

attenuated. Reception of the station will be easier.

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.

SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B

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.

Press [A/B] to toggle between VFO A and VFO B.

•“tA” or “tB” appears and shows which VFO is

selected.

SELECTING A BAND

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.

QUICK MEMO

AF RF

46

010

2

8

QUICK MEMO

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

MENU 1MHz

SPLIT

M/V

DOWN

UP

TF-SET

A=B

QUICK MEMO

SPLIT

M/V

TF-SET

A=B

A/B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

QUICK MEMO

AF RF

46

010

2

8

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

14

4 OPERATING BASICS

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

There are two simple methods to select a frequency.

A Manual Tuning

Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to

select the exact frequency.

B Direct Frequency Entry (Keypad)

Press [ENT], then directly enter the desired

frequency using the numeric keypad. For details,

refer to “Direct Frequency Entry” {page 29}.

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.

QUICK MEMO

IF SHIFT SQL

46

010

2

8

QUICK MEMO

S

PWR

ALC

SWR

COMP

Received signal strength

Transmit output power

Automatic level control

status

Antenna system standing

wave ratio

Speech compression level

when using the Speech

Processor {page 32}

Receive

Transmit

Transmit

Transmit

Transmit plus

SSB/AM/FM mode

plus [PROC] ON

Display

Scale

Functional State

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.

SELECTING A MODE

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.

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.

ADJUSTING SQUELCH

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.

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.

CW

FSK

LSB

USB

FM

AM

CH1

1

CH2

2

CH3

3

ANT

4

REC

5

FINE

6

NB

7

AGC/TONE

8

REV

9

CLR

F.LOCK

0

ENT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

15

4 OPERATING BASICS

TRANSMITTING

Methods for transmitting include the following:

• Press [SEND].

• Press and hold down Mic [PTT].

• 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.

For a detailed explanation on transmitting, refer to

sections in “BASIC COMMUNICATING” beginning on

page 20.

Note:

When CW, FSK, or AM is selected, the transmit carrier level is

automatically adjusted according to the selected mode.

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.

1 Press [PWR].

• The current transmit power appears.

2 Turn the MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to

reduce power and clockwise to increase power.

• The displayed transmit power changes.

• 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.

3 Press [PWR] again to complete the setting.

Note:

The transmit power can be separately selected for the AM

mode independent of the other modes.

MICROPHONE GAIN

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].

• The current microphone gain level appears. The

default is 50.

2 Press [SEND] or press and hold Mic [PTT].

• “TX” appears.

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.

4 Press [SEND] again or release Mic [PTT].

• “TX” disappears.

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).

Note:

◆

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.

QUICK MEMO

CH

QUICK MEMO

CH

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND AT TUNE

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY

16

MENU SETUP

WHAT IS A MENU?

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.

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.

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.

Note:

The COM communication parameter setting in Menu No. 35

is shared by Menu A and Menu B.

MENU ACCESS

The following procedure explains how to check or

change any of the Menu items.

1 Press [MENU].

• “MENU” appears.

2 Press [A/B] to toggle Menu A or Menu B.

• “A” or “B” appears to show which Menu is

selected.

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.

17

5 MENU SETUP

MENU CONFIGURATION

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Page

Ref.

Operator

Interface

Encoder

Memory

Channel

Scan

Antenna Tuner

DSP

TX

CW

DRU

Display brightness

d1: maximum, d4: minimum

Beep output level

1: minimum, 9: maximum

Frequency step size for the [UP]/[DOWN]

buttons in the 1 MHz step mode

Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control

for SSB, CW, FSK, or AM mode

Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control

for FM mode

Rounds off VFO frequencies changed by using

the MULTI/CH control 

Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control

for AM mode in the AM broadcast band

Memory-VFO split operation

Tunable (ON) or fixed (OFF) memory channel

frequencies

Program scan hold

Scan resume method

Antenna tuner operation while receiving signals

Time constant for the noise reduction 2 function

TX filter bandwidth for SSB or AM mode

TX equalizer

OFF: flat, Hb: high boost, FP: formant pass,

bb: bass boost, c: conventional

Speech processor compression level

VOX gain

0: minimum, 9: maximum

Microphone gain for FM mode

L: low, H: high

Subaudible tone frequency for FM mode

Type of subaudible tone for FM mode

B: burst, C: continuous

CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency

TX sidetone volume

Semi-automatic key (“Bug”) function

Playback repeat

Interval between repeated playbacks

Playback volume

1: minimum, 9: maximum

Menu

No.

Function

Selections

Group

Default

49

49

29

29

29

29

29

41

41

46

47

52

38

33

33

32

31

22

25

25

21

21

35

35, 53

54

54

OFF/ d4/ d3/ d2/ d1

OFF, 1 to 9

100/ 500/ 1000 kHz

1/ 5/ 10 kHz

1/ 5/ 10/ 12.5/

20/ 25 kHz

ON/ OFF

9 kHz/ 10 kHz

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

Time-operated/

Carrier-operated

ON/ OFF

7.5/ 20 ms

2.4/ 2.0 kHz

OFF/ Hb/ FP/ bb/ c

(U: not currently

available)

0 to 25 dB in

steps of 5 dB

0 to 9

L/ H

See page reference

B/ C

400 to 1000 Hz in

steps of 50 Hz

OFF, 1 to 9

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

0 to 60 sec

OFF, 1 to 9

d2

4

1000 kHz

10 kHz

10 kHz

ON

See page

reference

OFF

OFF

OFF

Time-

operated

OFF

20 ms

2.4 kHz

OFF

10 dB

4

L

88.5 Hz

See page

reference

800 Hz

5

OFF

OFF

10 sec

4

18

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

Page

Ref.

Menu

No.

Function

Selections

Group

Default

34

34

35

26

26

26

27

27

 

27

51

CW Auto weighting

CW Auto weighting reversed

Keying priority over playback

FSK shift

Key-down polarity for FSK mode

Tone frequencies for FSK mode

2125: 2125 Hz mark, 1275: 1275 Hz mark

Filter bandwidth for digital operation

(SSB and FM modes only)

AF input level for digital operation

(excluding CW and FSK modes)

0: minimum, 2: maximum

AF output level for digital operation

0: minimum, 9: maximum

Communication parameters for COM connector

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

170/ 200/ 425/ 850 Hz

ON (space)/ OFF (mark)

2125/ 1275 Hz

OFF/ 1200 bps/

300 bps/ PSK

0/ 1/ 2

0 to 9

CW

Digital

Operation

Computer

Interface

Data Transfer

TX

Transverter

PF

RX

ON

OFF

OFF

170 Hz

OFF

2125 Hz

OFF

2

4

96-1

Note: To reliably use the

38400 or 57600 bps transfer

rates, the serial port of your

computer must support these

high-speed communications

parameters.

1200

2400

4800

4800

9600

19200

38400

57600

Data transfer enable

Method of receiving transferred data

ON: Transfer to VFO

OFF: Transfer to quick memory

TX inhibit

Linear amplifier control relay

Enables/disables the 50, 144, or 430 MHz

transverter function.

Programs the [PF] button on the front panel.

Programs the Mic [PF1] button.

Programs the Mic [PF2] button.

Programs the Mic [PF3] button.

Programs the Mic [PF4] button.

IF filter bandwidth

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

12-1

24-1

48-1

48-2

96-1

192-1

384-1

576-1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

Setting Transfer Rate (bps) Stop Bits

50

50

 

33

61

51

49

49

49

49

49

36

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

ON/ OFF

OFF/ 50/ 144/ 430 MHz

See page reference

See page reference

See page reference

See page reference

See page reference

OFF/

1800/ 500/ 270 Hz

12-1/ 24-1/ 48-1/ 48-2/

96-1/ 192-1/ 384-1/

576-1

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

51

(Voice 1)

64

([A/B])

62

([SPLIT])

65

([M/V])

50

(Monitor)

OFF

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Function

Menu

No.

AMPLIFIER

Linear amplifier relay

ANTENNA TUNER (AT)

RX enable/ disable

BEEP FUNCTIONS

Beep level

CW

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

Transfer method

DIGITAL OPERATION

AF input (MCP/TNC TX)

AF output (MCP/TNC RX)

Filter bandwidth

DISPLAY

Brightness

DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM (DRS)

Playback repeat

Playback repeat interval

Playback volume

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

NR2 time constant

FM

Microphone gain

Subtone frequency

Subtone type

39

11

01

26

27

28

20

22

20

21

36

37

33

34

32

00

23

24

25

12

17

18

19

Function

Menu

No.

03

04

06

05

02

30

29

31

07

08

41

42

43

44

45

46

35

09

10

15

13

14

38

40

16

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

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

RECEIVE

IF filter bandwidth

REAR PANEL

COM communication parameters

SCAN

Hold (Program Scan)

Resume (Time or Carrier)

SPEECH PROCESSOR

Compression level

TRANSMIT

Bandwidth (SSB or AM)

Equalizer

Inhibit

TRANSVERTER

Enable/disable

VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)

Gain

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.

20

BASIC COMMUNICATING

SSB TRANSMISSION

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.

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.

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.

6 Release Mic [PTT], or press [SEND] again, to return

to the receive mode.

• “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.

21

6 BASIC COMMUNICATING

CW TRANSMISSION

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.

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}.

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.

•To tune in another station so your transceiver is

precisely on their frequency, use Auto Zero-beat.

Refer to “AUTO ZERO-BEAT”.

• If you wish, you can press [REV] to switch

receive from the default upper sideband to the

lower sideband. “R” will appear.

3 Press [SEND].

• “RX” disappears and “TX” appears.

• No transmit carrier level adjustment is necessary.

• Refer to “CW BREAK-IN” {page 34} for

information on automatic TX/RX switching.

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”.

5 Press [SEND] again to return to the receive mode.

• “TX” disappears and “RX” appears.

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.

AUTO ZERO-BEAT

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.

1 Press [CW TUNE] to start Auto Zero-beat.

• “CW TUNE” 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.

• When matching is completed, “CW TUNE”

disappears.

• If matching is unsuccessful, the previous

frequency is restored.

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.

TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY

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.

Receive pitch refers to the frequency of the CW note

that you hear after tuning your receiver for maximum

receive signal strength.

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.

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.