Kenwood TS-570S User Manual

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Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System

ALL MODE MULTI-BANDER

TS-570S

HF TRANSCEIVER

TS-570D

KENWOOD CORPORATION

© B62-1542-00 (K,E,M)(MC)

09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

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.

	Accessory	Part Number	Quantity
	Microphone	T91-0352-XX	1
	DC power cable	E30-3157-XX	1
	7-pin DIN plug	E07-0751-XX	1
	13-pin DIN plug	E07-1351-XX	1
	Fuse (25 A)	F05-2531-XX	1
	Fuse (4 A)	F06-4027-XX	1
	Instruction manual	B62-1542-XX	1
	Schematic/block diagrams1	—	1
	(U.S.A. and Canada only)
	Warranty card
	(U.S.A., Canada, and	—	1
	Europe only)

1For 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:

NOTICE TO THE USER

One or more of the following statements may be applicable to this equipment.

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.

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.

THANK YOU

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 ìuser friendlinessî. 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

ïProvides high performance receive filters.

ïEnhances the Beat Cancel and Noise Reduction tools.

ïAllows total customization of transmitted audio through the use of functions such as the Transmit Equalizer.

ïEnables Automatic Zero-beating for CW operation. To pursue user friendliness, this transceiver

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

Instruction					What to Do
Press [KEY].			Press and release KEY.
Press			Press and hold KEY1 down,
[KEY1]+[KEY2].			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			Press KEY1 momentarily,
[KEY1], [KEY2].			release KEY1, then press
			KEY2.
Press			With the transceiver power
[KEY]+[		].	OFF, press and hold KEY,
			then switch ON the transceiver
			power by pressing the
			[		] (POWER) switch.

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.

ïWhen in Menu mode, scrolls messages to tell you what you are selecting.

ïAllows you to quickly and easily save the current transceiver settings in Quick memory.

ïIs equipped with a large, easy to read LCD display.

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CONTENTS

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

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-TORTM/ 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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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

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

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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.

1Power Source

Connect this transceiver only to the power source described in the operating instructions or as marked on the transceiver itself.

2Power 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.

3Electrical 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.

4Grounding and Polarization

Do not attempt to defeat methods used for grounding and electrical polarization in the transceiver, particularly involving the input power cable.

5Outdoor 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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

		ANTENNA
		LEAD IN
	GROUND	WIRE
	CLAMP	ANTENNA
		DISCHARGE UNIT
		GROUNDING
		CONDUCTORS
	ELECTRIC SERVICE	GROUND CLAMPS
		POWER SERVICE
	EQUIPMENT
		GROUNDING ELECTRODE
		SYSTEM

6Power 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.

9Abnormal 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.

10Heat

Locate the transceiver away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, amplifiers or other devices that produce substantial amounts of heat.

11Cleaning

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.

12Periods of Inactivity

Disconnect the input power cable from the power source when the transceiver is not used for long periods of time.

13Servicing

Remove the transceiverís 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.

14Damage 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.

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INSTALLATION

|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}.

Connect all accessories to the transceiver {pages 3, 60}. Accessories include the following:

• Microphone		• Headphones
•	Antenna Tuner	•	External Speaker
• CW Key		• RTTY Equipment
•	Computer	•	Linear Amplifier

•TNC/ Multimode Communications Processor

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 transceiverís 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 transceiverís power. If you feel a tingle from the transceiverís cabinet or the microphoneís 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

ïUse only as a general guide. Specifications may vary between cable manufacturers.

Transmission Line	3.5 MHz	14 MHz	30 MHz
RG-174, -174A	2.3	4.3	6.4
RG-58A, -58C	0.75	1.6	2.6
3D-2V	0.80	1.5	2.3
RG-58, -58B	0.65	1.5	2.3
RG-58 Foam	0.70	1.4	2.1
RG-8X	0.50	1.0	2.0
5D-2V	0.45	0.93	1.4
RG-8, -8A, -9, -9A, -9B,	0.38	0.80	1.2
-213, -214, -215
5D-FB	N/A	0.80	1.0
RG-8 Foam	0.29	0.60	0.90
8D-2V	0.29	0.60	0.90
10D-2V	0.24	0.50	0.72
9913	0.24	0.48	0.70
8D-FB	N/A	0.48	0.68
10D-FB	N/A	0.37	0.54
12D-FB	N/A	0.33	0.45
RG-17, -17A	0.13	0.29	0.48
1/2" Hardline	0.12	0.26	0.40
20D-2V	< 0.10	0.25	0.39
3/4" Hardline	< 0.10	0.21	0.32
7/8" Hardline	< 0.10	0.16	0.26

N/A: Not available

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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.

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 Vpower connector on the transceiver rear panel. Press the DC power cable connector firmly into the connector on the transceiver until the locking tab clicks.

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.

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.

TS-570	DC 13.8 V

DC power supply

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.

	Fuse Location	Fuse Current Rating
	TS-570	4 A
		(For an external antenna tuner)
	Supplied Accessory	25 A
	Cable

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.

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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.

Headphones

		TS-570
		MICq	iGND(STBY)
			uGND(MIC)
		PTTw
			yNC
	DOWNe
		UPr	t8 V(10 mA max)
	Microphone	MIC connector (Front view)

External speaker

TS-570

Note: Due to the full-featured functionality of the internal	Ground +	Ground Dash Dot
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.
•	Straight key	• Paddle
•	Bug
•	Electronic keyer
•	MCP CW output

3

YOUR FIRST QSO

2 YOUR FIRST QSO

Since youíve 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 thereís something you donít understand, you can read about the subject in more detail later.

RECEIVING

		w
	PF
						HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
	ATT	PRE-AMP
	VOX	PROC
	SEND	AT TUNE
			CH1	CH2	CH3	MIC	LSB
	PHONES		1	2	3
							USB
			ANT	REC	FINE	PWR	CW
			4	5	6
							FSK
	MIC		NB	AGC/TONE REV		KEY
							FM
			7	8	9
							AM
				F.LOCK		DELAY	MENU 1MHz

CLR 0 ENT

y u

Note: Only those buttons and controls required to briefly try the transceiver are explained in this section.

q Set the following as specified:

ï	AF control:	Fully counterclockwise
ï	RF control:	Fully clockwise

ïDSP SLOPE (HIGH) control:

Fully clockwise

ïDSP SLOPE (LOW) control:

Fully counterclockwise

ïIF SHIFT control: Center

ï SQL control:

Fully counterclockwise

wSwitch ON the DC power supply, then press and hold the [ ] (POWER) switch briefly.

ïThe transceiver switches ON. Indicators and frequency digits should appear on the display.

t

		DSP SLOPE
	N.R.	HIGH	LOW
	B.C.	O	q
		T
		U
		C
	CW TUNE	W
		L	q
	FILTER
	RIT/XIT	AF	RF
UP		4	6

DOWN

		MR						qr
			M.IN	–	+	2	8
								q
SPLIT	TF-SET	A/B	RIT			0	10
				CH		IF SHIFT	SQL
						4	6
M/V	A=B	CLEAR	XIT					q
						2	8
SCAN	M>VFO		M.IN					q
						0	10

e

eVFO A should already be selected for receiving and transmitting, and you should see ìtAî on the display. If not, press the [A/B] button.

rIncrease the AF control slowly clockwise until you hear a suitable level of background noise.

tSelect an Amateur band by pressing the [UP] or [DOWN] button.

ySelect an operating mode by pressing the

[LSB/USB] or [CW/FSK] button.

ïPress 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.

uTurn the Tuning control to tune in a station.

ïIf 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.

ïNote that pressing [ ] (POWER) for more than approximately 2 seconds switches the transceiver power OFF.

4

2 YOUR FIRST QSO

TRANSMITTING

ro

		PF
							HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
		ATT	PRE-AMP
		VOX	PROC
	ti	SEND	AT TUNE
	we			CH1	CH2	CH3	MIC	LSB
		PHONES		1	2	3
								USB
				ANT	REC	FINE	PWR	CW
				4	5	6
								FSK
		MIC		NB	AGC/TONE REV		KEY
								FM
				7	8	9
								AM
					F.LOCK		DELAY	MENU 1MHz

CLR 0 ENT

q

After tuning in a few stations as explained in the previous section ìRECEIVINGî, try making a contact.

qAssuming you are already on the correct band with the correct mode selected (steps 1~7 in ìRECEIVINGî), use the Tuning control to tune in a station or to select an unused frequency.

wMomentarily press the [AT TUNE] button. ï ìATî appears.

ePress and hold the [AT TUNE] button to allow the built-in antenna tuner to function.

ï ìATî blinks and ìTXî appears.

						DSP SLOPE
					N.R.	HIGH	LOW
					B.C.	T
						U
						C
						W
				CW TUNE		O
						L
				FILTER
				RIT/XIT		AF	RF
	UP					4	6
DOWN		MR
			M.IN	–	+	2	8
						0	10
SPLIT	TF-SET	A/B	RIT	CH	IF SHIFT		SQL
						4	6
M/V	A=B	CLEAR	XIT
						2	8
SCAN	M>VFO		M.IN
						0	10

u

rSSB: Press the [MIC] button to activate the Microphone Gain Setting function.

ï ìMIC-50î appears.

CW: Skip this step.

t Press the [SEND] button.

ïìTXî appears.

yBegin speaking into the microphone or sending CW with your key.

uSSB: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects according to your voice level.

ïTuning should be completed in less than approximately 20 seconds. ìATî stops blinking and ìTXî disappears.

ïIf 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.

CW: Skip this step.

iPress the [SEND] button again when you want to return to receive mode.

oPress 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. ìOPERATING BASICSî {page 13} and following chapters explain all functions of the transceiver starting with the most basic, commonly-used functions.

QSO FIRST YOUR

5

GETTING ACQUAINTED

FRONT PANEL

w q

		PF
	re						HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D
		ATT	PRE-AMP
	yt	VOX	PROC
	i	SEND	AT TUNE
	u			CH1	CH2	CH3	MIC	LSB
		PHONES		1	2	3
								USB
	o
				ANT	REC	FINE	PWR	CW
				4	5	6
								FSK
		MIC		NB	AGC/TONE REV KEY
								FM
				7	8	9
	!0							AM
					F.LOCK		DELAY	MENU 1MHz

CLR 0 ENT

!1

q (POWER) switch

Press and hold down briefly to switch ON the transceiver power. Press again to switch OFF the power {page 13}.

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}.

e PRE-AMP button

Press to switch ON or OFF the receive preamplifier {page 37}.

r ATT button

Press to switch ON or OFF the receive attenuator {page 37}.

t PROC button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Speech Processor for transmitting {page 32}.

y VOX button

In voice modes, press to switch ON or OFF the VoiceOperated Transmit function {page 31} or, in CW mode, to switch ON or OFF the Break-in function {page 34}.

u AT TUNE button

Use for activating the internal antenna tuner {page 52} or an external antenna tuner.

i SEND button

Press to switch the transceiver between receive mode and transmit mode {page 15}.

							DSP SLOPE
					N.R.		HIGH	LOW
					B.C.		T
							U
							C
							W
					CW TUNE		O
							L
					FILTER
					RIT/XIT		AF	RF
	UP						4	6
DOWN		MR
			M.IN	ñ	+		2	8
							0	10
SPLIT	TF-SET	A/B	RIT		CH	IF SHIFT		SQL
							4	6
M/V	A=B	CLEAR	XIT
							2	8
SCAN	M>VFO		M.IN
							0	10

o PHONES jack

Connect headphones to this jack. Inserting a plug into the jack automatically mutes the audio from the speaker {page 3}.

!0MIC connector

Connect a compatible microphone, then snugly screw down the connector locking ring {page 3}.

!1Multi-purpose keypad

Consists of 10 buttons that are used for inputting numeric data. Also used for the following functions.

ïCH 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} .

ïANT 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}.

ïREC button

Press to select the record mode for CW Message Memory {page 35} or for the optional DRU-3A Digital Recording Unit {page 53}.

ïFINE button

Press to reduce by one-tenth the Tuning control step size to allow more precise tuning {page 29}.

ïNB button

Press to switch ON or OFF the analog Noise Blanker {page 36}.

ïAGC/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}.

6

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

PF

DSP SLOPE

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

N.R.

HIGH

LOW

ATT

PRE-AMP

B.C.

T

U

C

VOX

PROC

CW TUNE

W

L

O

SEND

AT TUNE

FILTER

RIT/XIT

AF

RF

UP

4

6

CH1

CH2

CH3

MIC

LSB

DOWN

MR

PHONES

1

2

3

USB

ñ

+

2

8

M.IN

ANT

REC

FINE

PWR

CW

4

5

6

FSK

0

10

MIC

SPLIT

TF-SET

A/B

RIT

CH

IF SHIFT

SQL

NB

AGC/TONE REV

KEY

7

8

9

FM

4

6

AM

M/V

A=B

CLEAR

XIT

F.LOCK

DELAY

MENU 1MHz

2

8

CLR

0

ENT

SCAN

M>VFO

M.IN

0

10

!2!4!5 !6 !3

ïREV button

In CW or FSK mode, press to select either the upper or lower sideband while receiving {pages 21, 26}.

ïCLR 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}.

ïF.LOCK button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Frequency Lock function {page 48}.

ïENT button

Press to enter the desired frequency via the keypad {page 29}.

!2Transmit function buttons

Used in conjunction with the MULTI/CH control to set various transmit functions.

ïMIC button

Used for setting the microphone gain level {page 15}.

ïPWR button

Used for setting the transmit output power {page 15}.

ïKEY button

Used for setting the internal electronic keyer speed {page 34}.

ïDELAY button

When using the VOX or Break-in function, used for setting the time delay from transmit mode to receive mode {pages 31, 34}.

!3Mode buttons

Press these buttons to select your operating mode {page 14}.

ïLSB/USB button

Press to select lower sideband or upper sideband mode for voice or digital operation {pages 20, 27}.

ïCW/FSK button

Press to select CW or frequency shift keying mode {pages 21, 26}.

ïFM/AM button

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

!4MENU button

Press to select or cancel the Menu mode that is used for activating and configuring functions {page 16}.

!51MHz button

Press to switch between the 1 MHz step mode and the Amateur band mode {page 29}.

!6Tuning 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.

7

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

PF

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

	ATT	PRE-AMP
	VOX	PROC
	SEND	AT TUNE
			CH1	CH2	CH3	MIC	LSB
	PHONES		1	2	3
							USB
			ANT	REC	FINE	PWR	CW
			4	5	6
							FSK
	MIC		NB	AGC/TONE REV		KEY
							FM
			7	8	9
							AM
				F.LOCK		DELAY	MENU 1MHz

CLR 0 ENT

!7Frequency control buttons

These buttons control functions related to selecting a frequency, a VFO, or a memory channel.

ïUP/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}.

ïSPLIT button

Press to use split-frequency operation which allows a different transmit frequency and receive frequency {page 23}.

ïM/V button

Press to select either Memory or VFO mode {page 40}.

ïTF-SET button

While operating split-frequency, press to monitor or change your transmit frequency {page 23}.

ïA=B button

Press to copy the data in the currently selected VFO over to the other VFO {page 30}.

ïA/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}.

ïCLEAR button

Press to reset the RIT/XIT frequency offset to zero {pages 30, 32}.

ïRIT button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Receive Incremental Tuning function {page 30}.

ïXIT button

Press to switch ON or OFF the Transmit Incremental Tuning function {page 32}.

@1@2@3@4@5

							DSP SLOPE
					N.R.		HIGH	LOW
					B.C.		T
							U
							C
							W
					CW TUNE		O
							L
					FILTER
					RIT/XIT		AF	RF
	UP						4	6
DOWN
		MR
			M.IN	–	+		2	8
							0	10
SPLIT	TF-SET	A/B	RIT		CH	IF SHIFT		SQL
							4	6
M/V	A=B	CLEAR	XIT
							2	8
SCAN	M>VFO		M.IN
							0	10

!7!8 !9 @0

!8SCAN button

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

!9M>VFO button

Press to transfer data from a memory channel to a VFO {page 42}.

@0M.IN button

Writes data into a memory channel {page 39} or selects Memory Scroll mode {page 41}.

@1Quick Memory buttons

Controls the Quick Memory function {page 44}.

ïM.IN button

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

ïMR button

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

@2FILTER 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}.

@3CW TUNE button

Press to activate the automatic zero-beat function for CW mode {page 21}.

@4B.C. button

Press to switch ON or OFF the DSP Beat Cancel function {page 38}.

@5 N.R. button

Press to toggle between Noise Reduction 1, Noise Reduction 2, and OFF {page 38}.

8

PF

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

	ATT	PRE-AMP
	VOX	PROC
	SEND	AT TUNE
			CH1	CH2	CH3	MIC	LSB
	PHONES		1	2	3
							USB
			ANT	REC	FINE	PWR	CW
			4	5	6
							FSK
	MIC		NB	AGC/TONE REV		KEY
							FM
			7	8	9
							AM
				F.LOCK		DELAY	MENU 1MHz

CLR 0 ENT

@6DSP 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}.

@7DSP 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}.

@8RIT/XIT control

After switching ON the RIT or XIT function, turn to select the desired frequency offset {pages 30, 32}.

@9AF control

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

#0RF control

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

#1IF SHIFT control

Turn to slide the receive pass band either lower or higher in frequency when interference is present {page 36}.

#2SQL control

Used for muting (ìsquelchingî) the speaker output when no receive signal is present {page 14}.

#3MULTI/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.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

@8

						DSP SLOPE
					N.R.	HIGH	LOW
					B.C.	T
						U			@6
						L
						C
						W
				CW TUNE		O
									@7
				FILTER
				RIT/XIT		AF	RF
	UP					4	6
DOWN		MR
									@9
			M.IN	ñ	+	2		8
						0	10		#0
SPLIT	TF-SET	A/B	RIT	CH	IF SHIFT		SQL
						4	6
M/V	A=B	CLEAR	XIT						#1
						2		8
SCAN	M>VFO		M.IN						#2
						0	10

#3

MICROPHONE

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.

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.

q

DWN UP

w

PTT

9

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

REAR PANEL

q	w	e
		DC 13.8V
ANT 2	ANT 1
	AT
		GND
		r
COM		EXT.SP
	KEY PADDLE ACC 2	8Ω REMOTE

t

y u

i o

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ìKeys and Keyboards for CW Operationî {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

q

w e r t y

u i

o !0 !2 !4!5

!6 !7

!1

!3

@0!9 !8

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.

w

Appears while the transceiver is in the transmit mode.

e

Appears while the squelch is open in the receive mode.

r

Appears while the internal antenna tuner {page 52} or an external antenna tuner is in-line.

t

Either ìANT 1î or ìANT 2î appears depending on whether the Antenna 1 connector or the Antenna 2 connector is selected {page 48}.

y ATT

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

u PRE -AMP

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

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}.

o PROC

Appears when Speech Processor is ON {page 32}.

!0NB

Appears when Noise Blanker is ON {page 36}.

!1SPLIT

Appears when the transmit frequency differs from the receive frequency {page 23}.

!2FAST

Appears when a fast time constant is selected for the Automatic Gain Control function {page 30}.

!3RIT

Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning is ON {page 30}.

!4XIT

Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning is ON {page 32}.

!5TX EQ.

Appears when the TX Equalizer function is ON {page 33}.

!6

Either ìN.R. 1î or ìN.R. 2î appears depending on whether Noise Reduction 1 or Noise Reduction 2 is selected {page 38}.

!7

Appears when Beat Cancel is ON {page 38}.

!8MENU

Appears while Menu mode is being accessed {page 16}.

!9M.CH

Appears while Memory Recall or Memory Scroll is being used {page 40}.

@0

Shows 2-digit information such as a menu number or a memory channel number.

11

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

@1

@3@2@4

@5

@6 @7 @8@9#0#1 #2#3 #4

#5 #6 #7 #8 #9

@1

Shows the current operating frequency. Also shows Menu selections while in Menu mode.

@2

ìtAî or ìAsî appears while VFO A is being selected {page 13}. ìAî appears while MenuA is being accessed {page 16}.

@3

#0R

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}.

#1FSK

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}.

ìtBî or ìBsî appears while VFO B is being selected {page 13}. ìBî appears while Menu B is being accessed {page 16}.

@4

ìtMî or ìMsî appears while a simplex memory channel is being selected {page 40}. ìtMsî appears while a split-frequency memory channel is being selected {page 40}.

@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.

@6M.SCR

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

@7LSB

Appears when in Lower Sideband mode {page 14}.

@8USB

Appears when in Upper Sideband mode {page 14}.

@9CW

Appears when in CW mode {page 14}.

#2FM

Appears when in FM mode {page 14}.

#3AM

Appears when in AM mode {page 14}.

#4F.LOCK

Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON {page 48}.

#5FINE

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

#61MHz

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

#7T

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

#8CTCSS

Appears when CTCSS is ON {page 25}.

#9CTRL

Appears while Quick Data Transfer {page 50} or Computer Control {page 51} is being used.

12

OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and hold down [] (POWER) until ìHELLOî appears on the display. Release [] (POWER) when you see ìHELLOî.

PF

ATT PRE-AMP

ïAfter the ìHELLOî message, the frequency and other indicators appear.

To switch OFF the transceiver, press [] (POWER).

ïAfter 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.

AF RF

4 6

QUICK MEMO

2

8

0 10

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.

AF RF

4 6

2

8

QUICK MEMO

0 10

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.

ïìtAî or ìtBî appears and shows which VFO is selected.

SPLIT	TF-SET	A/B	RIT
			QUICK MEMO
M/V	A=B	CLEAR	XIT

SELECTING A BAND

UP

DOWN

LSB

USB

CW	QUICK MEMO
FSK

SPLIT TF-SET

FM

AM

M/V A=B

MENU 1MHz

1If ì1MHzî is visible on the display, first press [1MHz] to exit from the 1MHz Step mode.

ï ì1MHzî should disappear.

2Press [UP] or [DOWN].

ïHolding down either button consecutively steps the transceiver to each band.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

13

1

2

3

4

4 OPERATING BASICS

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.

SELECTING A FREQUENCY

There are two simple methods to select a frequency.

AManual Tuning

Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the exact frequency.

LSB

USB

QUICK MEMO

CW

FSK

FM

AM

	5		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
	6		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.
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			ADJUSTING SQUELCH
			The purpose of squelch is to silence audio output from
	8
			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
	9		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
	10		operators prefer leaving the squelch control fully
			counterclockwise unless operating full-carrier modes
			such as FM or AM.
	11			IF SHIFT		SQL
			4		6
						QUICK MEMO
		2			8
	12
		0			10
	13
	14
	15
	16

BDirect Frequency Entry (Keypad)

Press [ENT], then directly enter the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. For details, refer to ìDirect Frequency Entryî {page 29}.

CH1 CH2 CH3

1 2 3

ANT REC FINE

4 5 6

NB AGC/TONE REV

7 8 9

F.LOCK

CLR 0 ENT

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.

Scale	Display	Functional State
S	Received signal strength	Receive
PWR	Transmit output power	Transmit
ALC	Automatic level control	Transmit
	status
SWR	Antenna system standing	Transmit
	wave ratio
COMP	Speech compression level	Transmit plus
	when using the Speech	SSB/AM/FM mode
	Processor {page 32}	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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	4 OPERATING BASICS
TRANSMITTING	3 Press [PWR] again to complete the setting.
Methods for transmitting include the following:	Note: The transmit power can be separately selected for the AM
	mode independent of the other modes.
ï Press [SEND].

ïPress and hold down Mic [PTT].

ïConnect 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.

PF
ATT	PRE-AMP
VOX	PROC
SEND	AT TUNE

For a detailed explanation on transmitting, refer to sections in ìBASIC COMMUNICATINGî beginning on page 20.

Note: When CW, FSK, or AM is selected, the transmit carrier level is automatically adjusted according to the selected mode.

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.

1Press [MIC].

ïThe current microphone gain level appears. The default is 50.

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY

SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER

Itís 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.

1Press [PWR].

ï The current transmit power appears.

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY

2Turn the MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to reduce power and clockwise to increase power.

ï The displayed transmit power changes.

CH

QUICK MEMO

ïSSB/CW/FSK/FM: Transmit power can be changed from 5 W to 100 W in steps of 5 W.

ïAM: Transmit power can be changed from 5 W to 25 W in steps of 5 W.

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

3SSB: 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.

CH

QUICK MEMO

4Press [SEND] again or release Mic [PTT]. ï ìTXî disappears.

5 Press [MIC] again.

For the FM mode, set the microphone gain by accessing Menu No. 17 {page 17} and selecting either ìLî (low) or ìHî (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.

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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 Aand 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 Acould 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 Ato 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.

1Press [MENU].

ï ìMENUî appears.

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

ïìAî or ìBî appears to show which Menu is selected.

3Turn the MULTI/CH control to select the desired Menu No.

ïEach time you change the Menu No. , you will see a scrolling message that briefly describes the current Menu No.

4Press [UP], [DOWN], Mic [UP], or Mic [DWN] to change the current selection for this Menu item.

5Press [MENU] or [CLR] to exit Menu mode.

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MENU CONFIGURATION

	Group	Menu	Function	Selections	Default	Page
		No.				Ref.
	Operator	00	Display brightness	OFF/ d4/ d3/ d2/ d1	d2	49
	Interface		d1: maximum, d4: minimum
		01	Beep output level	OFF, 1 to 9	4	49
			1: minimum, 9: maximum
	Encoder	02	Frequency step size for the [UP]/[DOWN]	100/ 500/ 1000 kHz	1000 kHz	29
			buttons in the 1 MHz step mode
		03	Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control	1/ 5/ 10 kHz	10 kHz	29
			for SSB, CW, FSK, or AM mode
		04	Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control	1/ 5/ 10/ 12.5/	10 kHz	29
			for FM mode	20/ 25 kHz
		05	Rounds off VFO frequencies changed by using	ON/ OFF	ON	29
			the MULTI/CH control
		06	Frequency step size for the MULTI/CH control	9 kHz/ 10 kHz	See page	29
			for AM mode in the AM broadcast band		reference
	Memory	07	Memory-VFO split operation	ON/ OFF	OFF	41
	Channel
		08	Tunable (ON) or fixed (OFF) memory channel	ON/ OFF	OFF	41
			frequencies
	Scan	09	Program scan hold	ON/ OFF	OFF	46
		10	Scan resume method	Time-operated/	Time-	47
				Carrier-operated	operated
	Antenna Tuner	11	Antenna tuner operation while receiving signals	ON/ OFF	OFF	52
	DSP	12	Time constant for the noise reduction 2 function	7.5/ 20 ms	20 ms	38
	TX	13	TX filter bandwidth for SSB or AM mode	2.4/ 2.0 kHz	2.4 kHz	33
		14	TX equalizer	OFF/ Hb/ FP/ bb/ c	OFF	33
			OFF: flat, Hb: high boost, FP: formant pass,	(U: not currently
			bb: bass boost, c: conventional	available)
		15	Speech processor compression level	0 to 25 dB in	10 dB	32
				steps of 5 dB
		16	VOX gain	0 to 9	4	31
			0: minimum, 9: maximum
		17	Microphone gain for FM mode	L/ H	L	22
			L: low, H: high
		18	Subaudible tone frequency for FM mode	See page reference	88.5 Hz	25
		19	Type of subaudible tone for FM mode	B/ C	See page	25
			B: burst, C: continuous		reference
	CW	20	CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency	400 to 1000 Hz in	800 Hz	21
				steps of 50 Hz
		21	TX sidetone volume	OFF, 1 to 9	5	21
		22	Semi-automatic key (ìBugî) function	ON/ OFF	OFF	35
	DRU	23	Playback repeat	ON/ OFF	OFF	35, 53
		24	Interval between repeated playbacks	0 to 60 sec	10 sec	54
		25	Playback volume	OFF, 1 to 9	4	54
			1: minimum, 9: maximum

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Group		Menu		Function		Selections	Default	Page
		No.						Ref.
CW	26		CW Auto weighting			ON/ OFF	ON	34
	27		CW Auto weighting reversed			ON/ OFF	OFF	34
	28		Keying priority over playback			ON/ OFF	OFF	35
Digital	29		FSK shift			170/ 200/ 425/ 850 Hz	170 Hz	26
Operation
	30		Key-down polarity for FSK mode			ON (space)/ OFF (mark)	OFF	26
	31		Tone frequencies for FSK mode			2125/ 1275 Hz	2125 Hz	26
			2125: 2125 Hz mark, 1275: 1275 Hz mark
	32		Filter bandwidth for digital operation			OFF/ 1200 bps/	OFF	27
			(SSB and FM modes only)			300 bps/ PSK
	33		AF input level for digital operation			0/ 1/ 2	2	27
			(excluding CW and FSK modes)
			0: minimum, 2: maximum
	34		AF output level for digital operation			0 to 9	4	27
			0: minimum, 9: maximum
Computer	35		Communication parameters for COM connector			12-1/ 24-1/ 48-1/ 48-2/	96-1	51
Interface			Setting Transfer Rate (bps) Stop Bits			96-1/ 192-1/ 384-1/
			12-1	1200	1	576-1
			24-1	2400	1	Note: To reliably use the
			48-1	4800	1
						38400 or 57600 bps transfer
			48-2	4800	2	rates, the serial port of your
			96-1	9600	1	computer must support these
						high-speed communications
			192-1	19200	1
						parameters.
			384-1	38400	1
			576-1	57600	1
Data Transfer	36		Data transfer enable			ON/ OFF	OFF	50
	37		Method of receiving transferred data			ON/ OFF	OFF	50
			ON: Transfer to VFO
			OFF: Transfer to quick memory
TX	38		TX inhibit			ON/ OFF	OFF	33
	39		Linear amplifier control relay			ON/ OFF	OFF	61
Transverter	40		Enables/disables the 50, 144, or 430 MHz			OFF/ 50/ 144/ 430 MHz	OFF	51
			transverter function.
PF	41		Programs the [PF] button on the front panel.			See page reference	51	49
							(Voice 1)
	42		Programs the Mic [PF1] button.			See page reference	64	49
							([A/B])
	43		Programs the Mic [PF2] button.			See page reference	62	49
							([SPLIT])
	44		Programs the Mic [PF3] button.			See page reference	65	49
							([M/V])
	45		Programs the Mic [PF4] button.			See page reference	50	49
							(Monitor)
RX	46		IF filter bandwidth			OFF/	OFF	36
						1800/ 500/ 270 Hz

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	Group	Menu	Function	Selections	Default	Page
		No.				Ref.
		47	Transmitted-signal monitor volume	OFF, 1 to 9	OFF	33
			1: minimum, 9: maximum
		48	Auto zero-beat with RIT	ON/ OFF	OFF	21
	Enhanced	49	Keyer locked-weight change	2.5:1 to 4.0:1	3.0:1	35
			RX equalizer	OFF/ Hb/ FP/ bb/ c
		50	OFF: flat, Hb: high boost, FP: formant pass,	(U: not currently	OFF	30
			bb: bass boost, c: conventional	available)
		51	Noise reduction 1 level change	Auto, 1 to 9	Auto	38

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 ìMENU CONFIGURATIONî {page 17} for more detail on each function.

	Function	Menu
		No.
	AMPLIFIER

	Linear amplifier relay	39
	ANTENNA TUNER (AT)
	RX enable/ disable	11
	BEEP FUNCTIONS
	Beep level	01
	CW
	Auto weighting	26
	Auto weighting reversed	27
	Keying priority over playback	28
	RX pitch	20
	Semi-automatic key (ìBugî) function	22
	TX sidetone frequency	20
	TX sidetone volume	21
	DATA TRANSFER
	Transfer enable	36
	Transfer method	37
	DIGITAL OPERATION
	AF input (MCP/TNC TX)	33
	AF output (MCP/TNC RX)	34
	Filter bandwidth	32
	DISPLAY
	Brightness	00
	DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM (DRS)
	Playback repeat	23
	Playback repeat interval	24
	Playback volume	25
	DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
	NR2 time constant	12
	FM
	Microphone gain	17
	Subtone frequency	18
	Subtone type	19

	Function	Menu
		No.
	FREQUENCY STEPS

	MULTI/CH control (SSB, CW, FSK, AM)	03
	MULTI/CH control (FM)	04
	MULTI/CH control (AM and AM broadcast only)	06
	MULTI/CH control (rounds off frequencies)	05
	[UP]/[DOWN] buttons	02
	FSK
	Polarity (space/mark)	30
	Shift	29
	Tone	31
	MEMORY CHANNELS
	Memory-VFO split operation	07
	Tunable/fixed frequency	08
	PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS
	[PF] button	41
	Mic [PF1] button	42
	Mic [PF2] button	43
	Mic [PF3] button	44
	Mic [PF4] button	45
	RECEIVE
	IF filter bandwidth	46
	REAR PANEL
	COM communication parameters	35
	SCAN
	Hold (Program Scan)	09
	Resume (Time or Carrier)	10
	SPEECH PROCESSOR
	Compression level	15
	TRANSMIT
	Bandwidth (SSB or AM)	13
	Equalizer	14
	Inhibit	38
	TRANSVERTER
	Enable/disable	40
	VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
	Gain	16

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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 ìOPERATING BASICSî beginning on page 13 for receiving details.

1 Select the operating frequency.

2Press [LSB/USB] to select either upper or lower sideband mode.

ïìLSBî or ìUSBî appears to show which sideband is selected.

3Press [MIC] to activate the Microphone Gain Setting function.

ï The current gain level appears

4Press and hold down Mic [PTT], or press [SEND].

ïìRXî disappears and ìTXî appears.

ïRefer to ìVOXî {page 31} for information on automatic TX/RX switching.

5Speak into the microphone and adjust the MULTI/CH control so that the ALC meter reflects according to your voice level.

ïSpeak in a normal tone and level of voice. Speaking too close to the microphone, or too loudly, may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility.

ïYou may want to use the Speech Processor. Refer to ìSPEECH PROCESSORî {page 32} for details.

6Release Mic [PTT], or press [SEND] again, to return to the receive mode.

ï ìTXî disappears and ìRXî appears.

7Press [MIC] again to quit the Microphone Gain Setting function.

Refer to ìCOMMUNICATING AIDSî beginning on page 29 for information about additional useful functions for operating.

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CW TRANSMISSION

CW operators know that this mode is a reliable method of communicating under the worst conditions. Although itís 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 ìELECTRONIC KEYERî {page 34}.

Refer, if necessary, to ìOPERATING BASICSî beginning on page 13 for receiving details.

1 Select the operating frequency.

2Press [CW/FSK] to select CW mode. ï ìCWî appears.

ïTo tune in another station so your transceiver is precisely on their frequency, use Auto Zero-beat. Refer to ìAUTO ZERO-BEATî.

ïIf you wish, you can press [REV] to switch receive from the default upper sideband to the lower sideband. ìRî will appear.

3Press [SEND].

ïìRXî disappears and ìTXî appears.

ïNo transmit carrier level adjustment is necessary.

ïRefer to ìCW BREAK-INî {page 34} for information on automatic TX/RX switching.

4Begin sending.

ïAs you transmit, you should be hearing a sidetone that lets you monitor your own sending. Refer to ìTX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCYî.

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

ïìTXî disappears and ìRXî appears.

Note: Auto Zero-beating may fail if there are other interfering signals on frequency.

Refer to ìCOMMUNICATING AIDSî 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.

1Press [CW TUNE] to start Auto Zero-beat. ï ìCW TUNEî appears.

ïYour 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 ìTX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCYî below for further information on that frequency.

ïWhen matching is completed, ìCW TUNEî disappears.

ïIf matching is unsuccessful, the previous frequency is restored.

2To 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.

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