Kenwood TS-570S User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

CH22CH3

CH1

ANT4REC5FINE

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

F.LOCK

CLR

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY MENU

ENT

LSB USB

CW FSK

FM AM

1MHz

DOWN

SPLIT

TF-SET

M/V

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

CLEAR

M.IN

A/B

RIT

XIT

CW TUNE

RIT/XIT

N.R.

B.C.

FILTER

+–

IF SHIFT SQL

DSP SLOPE

HIGH

A F R F

4 6

0 10

4 6

0 10

Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System

ALL MODE MULTI-BANDER

TS-570S

HF TRANSCEIVER

LOW

TS-570D

KENWOOD CORPORATION

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

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)

Part Number

T91-0352-XX

E30-3157-XX

E07-0751-XX

E07-1351-XX

F05-2531-XX

F06-4027-XX

B62-1542-XX

—

Warranty card (U.S.A., Canada, and

—

Europe only)

For other markets, schematic and block diagrams are available as options.

Quantity

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.

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:

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]+[ ].

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.

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! CAUTION: Note:

➡ Possibility of personal injury ➡ Possibility of equipment damage ➡ Important information or operating tip

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA LEAD IN

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

GROUND CLAMPS

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.

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}.

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.

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

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

• Microphone

• Antenna Tuner

• CW Key

• Computer

• TNC/ Multimode Communications Processor

• Headphones

• External Speaker

• RTTY Equipment

• Linear Amplifier

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.

Transmission Line

RG-174, -174A

RG-58A, -58C

3D-2V

RG-58, -58B

RG-58 Foam

RG-8X

5D-2V

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

3.5 MHz

2.3

0.75

0.80

0.65

0.70

0.50

0.45

0.38

14 MHz 30 MHz

4.3

1.6

1.5

1.4

1.0

0.93

0.80

6.4

2.6

2.3

2.1

2.0

1.4

1.2

-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

N/A

0.29

0.24

N/A

0.13

0.12

< 0.10

0.80

0.60

0.50

0.48

0.37

0.33

0.29

0.26

0.25

0.21

0.16

1.0

0.90

0.72

0.70

0.68

0.54

0.45

0.48

0.40

0.39

0.32

0.26

N/A: Not available

1 INSTALLATION

DC power supply

TS-570

Black

Red

Fuse holders

DC 13.8 V

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:

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.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE A GAS PIPE (WHICH IS

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.

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.

Fuse Location

TS-570

Supplied Accessory

Cable

CAUTION:

INVESTIGATING AND CORRECTING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILED FUSE. ALWAYS REPLACE A BLOWN FUSE BY A NEW FUSE WITH THE SPECIFIED RATINGS.

REPLACE BLOWN FUSES ONLY AFTER

Fuse Current Rating

4 A

(For an external antenna tuner)

25 A

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

Headphones

Microphone

MICq PTTw

DOWNe

UPr

1 INSTALLATION

TS-570

iGND(STBY)

uGND(MIC)

yNC

t8 V(10 mA max)

MIC connector (Front view)

■ 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!

JACK. THE HIGH AUDIO OUTPUT AT THIS JACK COULD DAMAGE YOUR HEARING.

DO NOT CONNECT HEADPHONES TO THIS

■ 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.

External speaker

TS-570

Ground +

Ground Dash

Dot

• Straight key

• Bug

• Electronic keyer

• MCP CW output

• Paddle

2 YOUR FIRST QSO

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.

RECEIVING

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

CH22CH3

CH1

ANT4REC5FINE

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

F.LOCK

CLR

ENT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

MIC

LSB USB

PWR

CW FSK

KEY

FM AM

DELAY MENU 1MHz

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.

DSP SLOPE

HIGH

LOW

AF RF

010

IF SHIFT SQL

010

q q

qr q

q q

DOWN

SPLIT

TF-SET

M/V

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

A/B

CLEAR

N.R.

B.C.

CW TUNE

FILTER

M.IN

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

+–

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.

• Note that pressing [ ] (POWER) for more

than approximately 2 seconds switches the transceiver power OFF.

YOUR FIRST QSO

2 YOUR FIRST QSO

YOUR FIRST QSO

TRANSMITTING

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

AT TUNE

PHONES

MIC

CH1

CH22CH3

ANT4REC5FINE

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

F.LOCK

CLR

ENT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

MIC

LSB USB

PWR

CW FSK

KEY

FM AM

DELAY MENU 1MHz

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.

DSP SLOPE

HIGH

LOW

AF RF

010

IF SHIFT SQL

010

DOWN

TF-SET

SPLIT

M/V

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

A/B

CLEAR

N.R.

B.C.

CW TUNE

FILTER

M.IN

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

+–

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

Microphone Gain Setting function.

• “MIC-50” 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.

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.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

FRONT PANEL

r y

e t

i u

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

CH22CH3

CH1

ANT4REC5FINE

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

F.LOCK

CLR

ENT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

MIC

LSB

USB

PWR

FSK

KEY

FM AM

DELAY MENU 1MHz

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 AT T 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}.

DSP SLOPE

HIGH

LOW

AF RF

010

IF SHIFT SQL

010

DOWN

SPLIT

M/V

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

o PHONES jack

TF-SET

A=B

A/B

CLEAR

M.IN

RIT

XIT

N.R.

B.C.

CW TUNE

FILTER

RIT/XIT

+–

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

!0!0

!0 MIC connector

!0!0

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

!1!1

!1 Multi-purpose keypad

!1!1

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

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}.

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}.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

CH22CH3

CH1

ANT4REC5FINE

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

F.LOCK

CLR

ENT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

MIC

LSB USB

PWR

CW FSK

KEY

FM AM

DELAY MENU 1MHz

• 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 Transmit function buttons

!2!2

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}.

DSP SLOPE

HIGH

LOW

AF RF

010

IF SHIFT SQL

010

DOWN

SPLIT

TF-SET

M/V

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

CLEAR

N.R.

B.C.

CW TUNE

FILTER

M.IN

A/B

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

+–

!3!3

!3 Mode buttons

!3!3

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 MENU button

!4!4

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

!5!5

!5 1MHz button

!5!5

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

!6!6

!6 Tuning control

!6!6

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.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

@3@4@5

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

!7!7

!7 Frequency control buttons

!7!7

CH1

ANT4REC5FINE

MIC

CLR

CH22CH3

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

F.LOCK

ENT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

MIC

LSB USB

PWR

FSK

KEY

FM AM

DELAY MENU 1MHz

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}.

DSP SLOPE

HIGH

LOW

AF RF

010

DOWN

SPLIT

TF-SET

M/V

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

A/B

CLEAR

N.R.

B.C.

CW TUNE

FILTER

M.IN

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

+–

IF SHIFT SQL

!7 ! 8 !9 @0

!8!8

!8 SCAN button

!8!8

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

!9!9

!9 M>VFO button

!9!9

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

@0@0

@0 M.IN button

@0@0

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

@1@1

@1 Quick Memory buttons

@1@1

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 FILTER button

@2@2

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 CW TUNE button

@3@3

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

@4@4

@4 B.C. button

@4@4

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

@5@5

@5 N.R. button

@5@5

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

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND

AT TUNE

MIC

CH1

ANT4REC5FINE

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

CLR

PHONES

@6@6

@6 DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control

@6@6

CH22CH3

F.LOCK

ENT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D

MIC

LSB USB

PWR

CW FSK

KEY

FM AM

DELAY MENU 1MHz

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 DSP SLOPE (LOW) control

@7@7

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}.

DSP SLOPE

HIGH

LOW

AF RF

010

IF SHIFT SQL

010

@6 @7

#1 #2

DOWN

TF-SET

SPLIT

M/V

A=B

SCAN M>VFO M.IN

A/B

CLEAR

N.R.

B.C.

CW TUNE

FILTER

M.IN

RIT

XIT

RIT/XIT

+–

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.

@8@8

@8 RIT/XIT control

@8@8

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

@9@9

@9 AF control

@9@9

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

#0#0

#0 RF control

#0#0

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

#1#1

#1 IF SHIFT control

#1#1

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

#2#2

#2 SQL control

#2#2

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

#3#3

#3 MULTI/CH control

#3#3

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.

DWN UP

PTT

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

REAR PANEL

ANT 2

COM

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.

ANT 1

KEY

PADDLE ACC 2

DC 13.8V

GND

EXT.SP

REMOTE

8Ω

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: COM

connectors, remove the protective covers.

Before connecting to the

ACC 2

and

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 “Keys and Keyboards for CW Operation” {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}.

DISPLAY

rt y

!8@0

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

!6 !7

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.

Appears while the transceiver is in the transmit mode.

Appears while the squelch is open in the receive mode.

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

Either “ANT 1” or “ANT 2” 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}.

!0!0

!0 NB

!0!0

Appears when Noise Blanker is ON {page 36}.

!1!1

!1 SPLIT

!1!1

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

!2!2

!2 FAST

!2!2

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

!3!3

!3 RIT

!3!3

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

!4!4

!4 XIT

!4!4

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

!5!5

!5 TX EQ.

!5!5

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

!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

Appears when Beat Cancel is ON {page 38}.

!8!8

!8 MENU

!8!8

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

!9!9

!9 M.CH

!9!9

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

@0@0

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

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

@4 @5

@1@1

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

@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

“tB” or “Bs” appears while VFO B is being selected {page13}. “B” appears while Menu B is being accessed {page16}.

@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

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 M.SCR

@6@6

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

@7@7

@7 LSB

@7@7

Appears when in Lower Sideband mode {page 14}.

@8@8

@8 USB

@8@8

Appears when in Upper Sideband mode {page 14}.

@9@9

@9 CW

@9@9

Appears when in CW mode {page 14}.

@9 #0

#0#0

#0 R

#0#0

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 FSK

#1#1

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 FM

#2#2

Appears when in FM mode {page 14}.

#3#3

#3 AM

#3#3

Appears when in AM mode {page 14}.

#4#4

#4 F.LOCK

#4#4

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

#5#5

#5 FINE

#5#5

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

#6#6

#6 1MHz

#6#6

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

#7#7

#7 T

#7#7

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

#8#8

#8 CTCSS

#8#8

Appears when CTCSS is ON {page 25}.

#9#9

#9 CTRL

#9#9

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

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”.

ATT PRE-AMP

• 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

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

010

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.

QUICK MEMO

AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN

Turn the AF control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the level.

AF RF

QUICK MEMO

010

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 control setting.

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.

SPLIT

TF-SET

A/B

M/V

A=B

CLEAR

RIT

XIT

QUICK MEMO

SELECTING A BAND

LSB

USB

FSK

MENU 1MHz

DOWN

TF-SET

SPLIT

M/V

A=B

QUICK MEMO

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.

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.

LSB USB

CW FSK

FM AM

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.

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.

QUICK MEMO

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}.

CH11CH22CH3

ANT4REC5FINE

NB7AGC/TONE8REV

CLR

F.LOCK

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.

IF SHIFT SQL

010

Scale

QUICK MEMO

PWR

ALC

SWR

COMP

Note:

◆

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}

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.

Display

Functional State

Receive Transmit Transmit

Transmit

Transmit plus SSB/AM/FM mode plus [PROC] ON

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.

ATT PRE-AMP

VOX PROC

SEND AT TUNE

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.

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.

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY

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.

MIC

PWR

KEY

DELAY

2 Turn the MULTI/CH control counterclockwise to

reduce power and clockwise to increase power.

• The displayed transmit power changes.

QUICK MEMO

• 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.

QUICK MEMO

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.

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.

MENU CONFIGURATION

5 MENU SETUP

Group

Operator

Interface

Encoder

Memory

Channel

No.

Function

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

Selections

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

Default

1000 kHz

10 kHz

See page reference

OFF

Page

Ref.

Scan

Antenna Tuner

DSP

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

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

OFF

Time-

operated

OFF

20 ms

2.4 kHz

OFF

10 dB

88.5 Hz

See page

reference

DRU

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

400 to 1000 Hz in

steps of 50 Hz

OFF, 1 to 9

ON/ OFF

0 to 60 sec

OFF, 1 to 9

800 Hz

OFF

10 sec

35, 53

5 MENU SETUP

Group

Digital

Operation

Computer

Interface

Data Transfer

No.

Function

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

Setting Transfer Rate (bps) Stop Bits

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

96-1 192-1 384-1 576-1

1200 2400 4800 4800

9600 19200 38400 57600

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1

Data transfer enable

Method of receiving transferred data ON: Transfer to VFO OFF: Transfer to quick memory

Selections

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

12-1/ 24-1/ 48-1/ 48-2/ 96-1/ 192-1/ 384-1/ 576-1

Note: To reliably use the 38400 or 57600 bps transfer rates, the serial port of your computer must support these high-speed communications parameters.

ON/ OFF

Default

OFF

170 Hz

OFF

2125 Hz

OFF

96-1

OFF

Page

Ref.

Transverter

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

ON/ OFF

OFF/ 50/ 144/ 430 MHz

See page reference

OFF/

1800/ 500/ 270 Hz

OFF

(Voice 1)

([A/B])

([SPLIT])

([M/V])

(Monitor)

OFF

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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.

Function

AMPLIFIER

Linear amplifier relay

ANTENNA TUNER (AT)

RX enable/ disable

BEEP FUNCTIONS

Beep level

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

Microphone gain Subtone frequency Subtone type

No.

26 27 28 20 22 20 21

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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

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)

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09 10

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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 “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.

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.

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 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.

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