Kenwood TS-870S User Manual

HF TRANSCEIVER

TS-870S

Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

APPLICABLE MODEL

This manual applies to the following model:

TS-870S: HF Transceiver

Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System

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:

CAUTION:

Note:

Press [KEY].

Press [KEY1]+[KEY2].

Press [KEY1], [KEY2].

Press [KEY]+[ ].

Possibility of equipment damage

Important information or operating tip

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

[ ] (POWER).

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.

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 for further guidance.

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 the provided operating instructions. Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference.

1 Power Sources

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 extension bars 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.

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

CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

WIREGROUND

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

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.

CONTENTS

APPLICABLE MODEL .................. Inside Front Cover

WRITING CONVENTIONS

FOLLOWED ................................. Inside Front Cover

NOTICE TO THE USER ............... Inside Front Cover

PRECAUTIONS i

CONTENTS ii

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1

THANK YOU! ........................................................... 1

DSP — MAXIMUM SIGNAL/ MINIMUM NOISE ....... 1

FEATURES .............................................................. 1

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................... 1

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2

ANTENNA CONNECTION ....................................... 2

GROUND CONNECTION ........................................ 3

LIGHTNING PROTECTION ..................................... 3

DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ...................... 3

REPLACING FUSES ........................................... 3

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ............................... 4

FRONT PANEL .................................................... 4

Headphones (PHONES) ................................. 4

Microphone (MIC) ........................................... 4

REAR PANEL ...................................................... 4

External Speaker (EXT SP) ............................ 4

Keys and Keyboards for CW Operation

(PADDLE and KEY) ........................................ 4

Computer Interface (COM) .............................. 5

RTTY Equipment (RTTY and ACC 2) .............. 5

Linear Amplifier (REMOTE) ............................. 5

Antenna Tuner (AT) ........................................ 6

SM-230 Station Monitor (IF OUT 1) ................. 6

Accessory Equipment (ACC 2) ....................... 6

CHAPTER 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED 8

YOUR FIRST QSO .................................................. 8

RECEIVING ......................................................... 8

TRANSMITTING .................................................. 9

FRONT PANEL ...................................................... 10

MICROPHONE ...................................................... 14

REAR PANEL ........................................................ 15

DISPLAY ............................................................... 16

CHAPTER 4 OPERATING BASICS 19

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................. 19

ADJUSTING VOLUME .......................................... 19

AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN....................... 19

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN ...................... 19

ADJUSTING SQUELCH ........................................ 19

DUAL DIGITAL VFOs ............................................ 19

SELECTING VFOS ([RX A], [RX B]) .................. 19

EQUALIZING VFO FREQUENCIES ([A=B]) ...... 20

SELECTING MODE ............................................... 20

SELECTING FREQUENCY ................................... 20

CHANGING BANDS .......................................... 20

USING 1 MHz STEPS ....................................... 20

QUICK CHANGES ............................................ 21

Changing Step Sizes .................................... 21

FINE TUNING .................................................... 21

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY ......................... 22

FRONT PANEL METER ........................................ 22

TRANSMITTING .................................................... 23

SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER ..................... 23

TRANSMIT CARRIER LEVEL ........................... 23

MICROPHONE GAIN ........................................ 23

CHAPTER 5 MENU SETUP 24

WHAT IS A MENU? ............................................... 24

MENU ACCESS .................................................... 24

MENU A/ MENU B ............................................. 24

QUICK MENU FUNCTION ................................ 24

Programming the Quick Menu ...................... 24

Using the Quick Menu ................................... 24

TEMPORARY MENU RESETTING ....................... 24

MENU CONFIGURATION ..................................... 25

CROSS REFERENCE FOR

MENU FUNCTIONS .............................................. 28

CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATING 29

SSB TRANSMISSION ........................................... 29

SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE ........................... 29

CW TRANSMISSION ............................................ 30

TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY ......... 30

ZERO-BEATING ................................................ 30

SWITCHING TX/RX MANUALLY ....................... 30

SEMI BREAK-IN ................................................ 31

Setting Delay Time........................................ 31

FULL BREAK-IN ................................................ 31

CW REVERSE (RECEIVE) ................................ 31

RISE/DECAY TIMES ......................................... 31

ELECTRONIC KEYER ...................................... 32

Learning Outline ........................................... 32

Multiple-Button Functions .............................. 33

Emulation Options ........................................ 33

Storing CW Messages .................................. 34

CW Message Playback ................................. 34

Erasing CW Messages ................................. 35

Inquiry Functions .......................................... 35

Function Commands ..................................... 36

Embedded Functions .................................... 37

Serial Number Options .................................. 37

FM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 38

FM REPEATER OPERATION ............................ 38

Selecting Subtone Frequency ....................... 39

Continuous or Burst Subtones? .................... 39

AM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 40

DIGITAL OPERATION ........................................... 40

RTTY (FREQUENCY SHIFT KEYING) .............. 40

ERROR-CHECKING MODES (AMTOR/ PACKET/

PACTOR/ G-TOR/ CLOVER .............................. 41

SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION........................ 42

TF-SET (TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SET) .......... 43

SATELLITE OPERATION .................................. 43

CHAPTER 7 OPERATING AIDS 44

RECEIVING ........................................................... 44

RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) ......... 44

AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) ............... 44

Changing AGC ............................................. 44

Changing AF AGC ........................................ 44

TRANSMITTING .................................................... 45

VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) ............. 45

Microphone Input Level Adjustment .............. 45

Delay Time Adjustment ................................. 45

TRANSMIT INHIBIT ........................................... 45

XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) ....... 45

SPEECH PROCESSOR (SSB/AM).................... 46

CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE

TRANSMITTING ................................................ 46

TRANSMIT MONITOR ...................................... 46

CUSTOMIZING TRANSMIT SIGNAL

CHARACTERISTICS (SSB/AM) ........................ 47

Changing Transmit Bandwidth ...................... 47

Transmit Bandshift ........................................ 47

Equalizing Transmit Audio ............................. 47

Microphone AGC .......................................... 47

AUTOMATIC MODE .............................................. 48

AUTOMATIC MODE BOUNDARIES .................. 48

USING AUTOMATIC MODE .............................. 48

AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ........................... 49

PRESETTING (INTERNAL TUNER ONLY) ........ 49

INTERNAL TUNER............................................ 49

AT-300 EXTERNAL TUNER (OPTIONAL) ......... 50

COMPUTER [\ TRANSCEIVER INTERFACE ... 50

COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ................... 50

CHAPTER 8 REJECTING INTERFERENCE 51

DSP TOOLS .......................................................... 51

SLOPE TUNING (SSB/AM) ............................... 51

IF SHIFT (CW) ................................................... 51

CHANGING RECEIVE BANDWIDTH

(CW/FSK/FM) .................................................... 52

ADAPTIVE FILTERS ......................................... 52

AUTO NOTCH (SSB) ........................................ 52

BEAT CANCEL (SSB/AM) ................................. 52

NOISE REDUCTION (SSB/CW/FSK/AM) .......... 53

SETTING SPAC TIME ....................................... 53

NOISE BLANKER .................................................. 53

AIP (ADVANCED INTERCEPT POINT) ................. 53

ATTENUATOR ....................................................... 53

CHAPTER 9 MEMORY FEATURES 54

MICROPROCESSOR MEMORY BACKUP............ 54

CONVENTIONAL OR QUICK MEMORY? ............. 54

CONVENTIONAL MEMORY.................................. 54

MEMORY CHANNEL DATA............................... 54

MEMORY CHANNEL STORAGE ...................... 54

Simplex Channels ......................................... 54

Split-Frequency Channels ............................. 55

MEMORY CHANNEL RECALL .......................... 55

Quick Channel Search .................................. 55

Temporary Frequency Changes .................... 56

MEMORY CHANNEL SCROLL ......................... 56

MEMORY TRANSFER ...................................... 56

Memory \ VFO Transfers ........................... 56

Channel to Channel Transfers....................... 57

ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS ..................... 57

Full Reset ..................................................... 57

STORING SCAN LIMITS IN CH 99 .................... 58

Confirming Start/End Frequencies ................ 58

Programmable VFO Function ....................... 58

QUICK MEMORY .................................................. 59

STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY .................... 59

RECALLING FROM QUICK MEMORY .............. 59

TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES .......... 59

QUICK MEMORY \ VFO................................. 59

CHAPTER 10 SCAN 60

PROGRAM SCAN ................................................. 60

SCAN HOLD ..................................................... 60

CONFIRMING START/END LIMITS ................... 60

MEMORY SCAN ................................................... 61

BUSY FREQUENCY STOP ............................... 61

Scan Resume Methods ................................ 61

ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................... 61

GROUP SCAN .................................................. 62

MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT ...................... 62

SETTING SCAN SPEED ....................................... 62

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CHAPTER 11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 63

MICROPROCESSOR RESET ............................... 63

INITIAL SETTINGS ............................................ 63

PARTIAL RESET ............................................... 63

FULL RESET ..................................................... 63

SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2 .................................... 63

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION BUTTONS ........... 63

ASSIGNING FUNCTIONS ................................. 64

USING THE PROGRAMMED BUTTONS .......... 64

LOCK FUNCTION ................................................. 64

BEEP FUNCTION .................................................. 64

BUTTON CONFIRMATION ................................ 65

ALARM NOTIFICATION .................................... 65

DISPLAY DIMMER ................................................ 65

QUICK DATA TRANSFER ..................................... 65

SETTING UP ..................................................... 65

Equipment Needed ....................................... 65

Connections ................................................. 66

USING QUICK TRANSFER ............................... 66

Transferring Data .......................................... 66

Receiving Data ............................................. 66

DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM

(OPTIONAL) .......................................................... 67

RECORDING MESSAGES ................................ 67

MESSAGE PLAYBACK ..................................... 67

Checking Messages ..................................... 67

Transmitting Messages (VOX) ...................... 67

Transmitting Messages (Manual TX/RX) ....... 68

CONTINUOUS MULTI-CHANNEL

PLAYBACK ........................................................ 68

ALTERING INTER-MESSAGE INTERVAL ......... 68

VS-2 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) ............ 68

VS-2 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT ........................ 75

SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED

CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR (TCXO) .......................... 76

SPECIFICATIONS 77

APPENDICES 79

APPENDIX A: LEARNING ABOUT DSP ............... 79

APPENDIX B: PROPAGATION INFORMATION.... 80

STANDARD TIME AND INFORMATION

STATIONS ......................................................... 80

NCDXF/IARU BEACON NETWORK .................. 80

HF BEACONS ................................................... 80

APPENDIX C: GENERAL COVERAGE RECEIVER

FOR SWLING ........................................................ 82

APPENDIX D: COM CONNECTOR

PROTOCOL .......................................................... 83

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION............................. 83

CONTROL OPERATION ................................... 83

COMMANDS ..................................................... 83

COMMAND DESCRIPTION .............................. 83

PARAMETER DESCRIPTION ........................... 84

TERMINATOR ................................................... 85

TYPES OF COMMANDS ................................... 85

COMPUTER CONTROL COMMANDS .............. 85

ERROR MESSAGES......................................... 86

COMMAND USE PRECAUTIONS ..................... 86

MENU SELECTION TABLE FOR

“EX” COMMAND, PARAMETER 36 ................... 87

READING COMMAND TABLES ........................ 89

COMMAND TABLES ......................................... 89

INDEX 96

CHAPTER 12 MAINTENANCE 69

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................... 69

SERVICE ............................................................... 69

SERVICE NOTE .................................................... 69

CLEANING ............................................................ 69

INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 70

REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION ..... 70

DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT

(OPTIONAL) ...................................................... 70

AT-300 EXTERNAL TUNER (OPTIONAL) ......... 70

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 71

CHAPTER 13 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 74

CHAPTER 14 INSTALLING OPTIONS 75

REMOVING THE CASE ........................................ 75

TOP CASE ........................................................ 75

BOTTOM CASE ................................................ 75

DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT ..................... 75

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU!

The TS-870S 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.

Taking maximum advantage of Digital Signal Processing technology, the TS-870S introduces operating tools like Auto Notch, Beat Cancel, and Noise Reducer. When coupled with its IF Shift, Noise Blanker, and Advanced Intercept Point functions, you will enjoy a critical edge as you fight QRM and QRN in the new solar cycle. In addition, the convenience of a built-in RS-232C connector can transport your shack into the world of remote transceiver control via computer.

But first, tame your ego and enthusiasm temporarily — read every page of this book. Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the designers; allow it to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in the coming years. Though user friendly, the TS-870S is technically sophisticated and some features may be new to you. Your reward for your diligence will be mastery of the TS-870S in the shortest time possible with maximum fun.

As you continue exploring Amateur radio, thank you for allowing the KENWOOD family to join you in this chapter of your adventure.

DSP — MAXIMUM SIGNAL/ MINIMUM NOISE

The TS-870S design includes a 2-channel Sigma-delta A/D converter, two 2-channel Sigma-delta D/A converters, and a 2-channel advanced single-bit D/A converter. Operating at a clock rate of 40 MHz, DSP works for you whether you use SSB, CW, FM, or any other mode. The adaptive filter functions include Auto Notch, Line Enhance, and Beat Cancel.

DSP is the most effective way of using current technology to separate what you want from what you don’t want. While receiving, you hear the most signal and the least noise. While transmitting, you emit only the desired audio components of the modulation without adding distortion. The transmit equalizer combines high boost, bass boost, and comb filter functions to further improve your signal.

With DSP, you will hear clear receive signals that are covered by noise on conventional equipment. The enhancement of the receive signal is due to the reduction of atmospheric and white noise, and to rejection of adjacent frequency interference including heterodynes. This capability of DSP to “clean up” the environment surrounding the desired signal has a significant effect. The signal you are trying to receive will seem stronger and clearer even though the S-meter reads the same. Those tired of listening to interference of all kinds while operating may think a little magic is being used.

FEATURES

• Employs Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques to significantly improve the quality of received and transmitted signals.

• Includes extensive user-adjustable digital and analog filtering functions for combating all forms of received interference.

• Allows total customization of transmitted audio through use of functions such as Transmit Equalizer.

• Introduces a built-in RS-232C port for directly interfacing to a computer. Supports computer control of functions at a user-selectable transfer rate between 1200 and 57600 bps inclusive.

• Streamlines function setup by presenting an intuitive Menu System for function configuration and control.

• Conveniently allows ANTENNA1/ANTENNA2 selection from the Front Panel.

• Directly addresses CW operators’ interests by including a full-function K-1 Logikey complete with test mode, semi-automatic mode, and popular keyer emulations. The Rear Panel is equipped with a PADDLE jack and a KEY jack for connecting a paddle, an external keyer, or a keyboard.

•Provides an antenna tuner that can easily be inserted into or removed from the transmit and receive paths.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Accessory

Microphone

DC power cable

7-pin DIN plug

13-pin DIN plug

Fuse (25 A)

Fuse (4 A)

Spacer

Screw

Instruction manual

Schematic/block diagrams

Warranty card (U.S.A., Canada, and Europe only)

France, Holland: B52-0607-XX

You can effectively lengthen the front feet of the TS-870S. Remove the screws that fasten the front feet to the transceiver. As shown, install the supplied spacers and the front feet by using the supplied screws. The removed screws are not required, but save them in case you decide to remove the spacers in future.

Part Number

T91-0352-XX

E30-3157-XX

E07-0751-XX

E07-1351-XX

F05-2531-XX

F06-4029-XX

J02-0479-XX

N91-3016-XX

B62-1536-XX

B52-0606-XX

These sides must face the TS-870S case.

—

Quantity

Supplied spacer

Supplied screw

INSTALLATION

|nstall and connect an antenna system {page 2}.

Install a ground system that satisfies DC and RF grounding requirements {page 3}.

Install lightning protection to protect the antenna system, your personal safety, and your property {page 3}.

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. The EXT RX ANT jack can be used to connect a separate receiver. Note that this jack must be enabled by Menu configuration {pages 24, 27} before it can be used.

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 3}.

Connect all accessories to the transceiver {page 4}. 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

2 INSTALLATION

Fuse Location

Fuse Current Rating

Supplied Accessory

Cable

25 A

TS-870S

4 A

(for AT-300 Tuner)

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 is 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:

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 clearly

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.

Fuse holders

Black

DC power supply

Red

TS-870S

DC 13.8 V

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.

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 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.

◆

This transceiver has not been tested for use in mobile applications.

CAUTION:

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 investigating and

2 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-60A, MC-80, MC-85, and MC-90. Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM, or MC-45DME 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!

audio output at this jack could damage your hearing.

Do not connect headphones to this jack. The high

Headphones

Microphone

External speaker

2 0

4 0

V O

L L

S E

2 5

P W

L A

S W

.5 1

M P

M I

I P

U T

P R

F I

2 0 1

2 0

O C

A U

T O

L S

U S

C W

F M

A M

TS-870S

MICq

PTTw

DOWNe

UPr

MIC connector (Front view)

E N

S P

L I

N E

RIT

C T

XIT

WIDTH

SHIFT

. S

C R

P R

S C

A N

F .

O C

F I N

H z

iGND(STBY)

uGND(MIC)

yNC

t8 V(10 mA max)

■ 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 32} before making your decision.

TS-870S

Ground +

・Bug ・Electronic keyer ・MCP CW output

Ground Dash Dot

・Paddle・Straight key

2 INSTALLATION

■ Computer Interface (COM)

This connector allows you to directly connect a computer or dumb terminal by using an RS-232C cable terminated with a female 9-pin connector. No external hardware interface is required between your computer and the transceiver if your computer has an unused RS-232C serial communications port. See Appendix D on page 83 for information relating to this connector.

RS-232C serial port

TS-870S

Personal computer/ dumb terminal

COM connector

■ RTTY Equipment (RTTY and ACC 2)

To operate Frequency Shift Keyed RTTY, connect your RTTY equipment as shown below. Connect the RTTY key output from your RTTY equipment to RTTY, and connect the demodulation input of your RTTY equipment to ACC 2, Pin 3. By default, a short condition generates a space; an open generates a mark. However, this can be reversed via Menu settings.

Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment. Keep as wide a separation as possible between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver.

MCP

power

supply

Demod input(RX)

TS-870S

RTTYACC 2

Personal computer/ dumb terminal

MCP

RTTY key output (TX)

■ Linear Amplifier (REMOTE)

The REMOTE connector allows connection of an external transmit power amplifier. If using an amplifier, confirm that Menu No. 51 (LINEAR) is set to “1” (Fast) or “2” (Slow) {pages 24, 27}. This Menu item controls the linear amplifier TX/RX relay response time. Use the Fast setting unless you experience switching problems when using your amplifier for semi break-in operation.

Note:

The TX/RX control method differs depending on external amplifier models. Some amplifiers enter the TX mode when the control terminal is grounded. For those amplifiers, connect pin 2 of the the connector to the control terminal of the amplifier.

TS-870S

Black

Red

Linear amplifier

RF OUTPUT

Control relay

REMOTE Connector

GND

(Rear Panel view)

AC LINE

REMOTE

connector to the GND terminal of the amplifier and connect pin 4 of

REMOTE connector

Pin No.

Speaker output

Common terminal

Standby; when grounded, the

Function

transceiver enters TX mode.

When connected with the common terminal, the amplifier enters TX mode.

When connected with the common

terminal, the amplifier enters RX mode.

ALC input from amplifier

6 7

Approx. +12 V DC is output when in TX mode (10 mA max.).

2 INSTALLATION

■ Antenna Tuner (AT)

If using an external AT-300 antenna tuner, connect it here using the cable supplied with the antenna tuner. The AT-300 must be connected to ANT 1; it will not function if connected to ANT 2.

AT-300

TS-870S

■ SM-230 Station Monitor (IF OUT 1)

Connect a cable from the IF OUT 1 jack to the IF IN jack on the SM-230 Station Monitor. This cable couples the

8.83 MHz IF from your TS-870S for pan display on the Station Monitor.

To Antenna

TS-870S

SM-230

■ Accessory Equipment (ACC 2)

If you intend to use this transceiver for any of the digital modes, connect the input/output connections from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for Packet operation, a Multimode Communications Processor (MCP) for operation on Packet, PacTOR, AMTOR, G-TOR, or FAX, or a Clover interface to this connector.

SSTV and phone patch equipment can also be connected to ACC 2. SSTV operation is possible by connecting the input/output from a computer sound card to ACC 2, then running an SSTV application on the computer.

To operate on the digital modes, you will need the following equipment:

•Personal computer with communications software (alternatively, a “dumb” terminal capable of sending ASCII

commands)

• TNC (Terminal Node Controller) or MCP (Multimode Communications Processor)

• TNC or MCP power supply

• RS-232C cable

• 13-pin DIN plug and cable

Connect your TNC or MCP to the ACC 2 connector on the transceiver Rear Panel using a cable equipped with a 13-pin DIN plug.

Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the TNC or MCP. Keep as wide a separation between the transceiver and computer as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver. Refer to the accompanying table for connection information.

2 INSTALLATION

Pin No.

Pin Name

ANO

GND

PSQ

SMET

GND

PKS

Function

Not connected

Audio output from receiver

• Connect to TNC or MCP receive data pin for digital operation.

• Audio level is independent of AF gain control setting.

• Audio level can be changed via Menu No. 21 (PKT.OUT) {page 25}.

• Output impedance: 4.7 k

Ω

Shield for Pin 3

Squelch control

• Connect to TNC or MCP squelch control pin for digital operation.

• Prevents the TNC from transmitting while the receiver squelch is open.

• Squelch open: Low impedance • Squelch closed: High impedance

S-meter output

Not connected

Chassis ground

Transceiver PTT line control

• Connect to TNC or MCP transmit/receive switching pin for digital operation.

• Microphone audio input is muted when the transceiver is switched to transmit.

PKD

Not connected

Microphone audio input

• Connect to TNC or MCP transmit data pin for digital operation.

GND

Personal computer/ dumb terminal

Shield for Pin 11

PTT control (in parallel with MIC jack) for connecting a footswitch or other external controller

TNC/MCP

power supply

TNC/MCP

Black

Red

TS-870S

PS-52

9101112

56 78

12 34

ACC 2 Connector (Rear Panel view)

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

YOUR FIRST QSO

Since you’ve now installed the TS-870S, 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

FILTER

100

M.IN

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

ATT

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

Note:

Only those buttons and controls required to briefly try the

AIP

THRU/AUTO

AGC KEY SPEED

SLOW FAST

OFF

CAR DELAY

METER PROC MONI

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

transceiver are explained in this section.

q Set the following as specified:

• AF gain control: Fully counterclockwise

• RF gain control: Fully clockwise

• 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 light on the Display.

AGC

USB

AGC

USB

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

1MHz DOWN UP

e VFO A should already be selected for receive and

transmit as shown by the lit indicators in the [RX A] button and the [TX A] button. If not, press the [RX A] button.

r Increase the AF gain control slowly clockwise until

you hear a suitable level of background noise.

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

[DOWN] button.

•First pressing the [1MHz] button before

y Select an operating mode by pressing the

[LSB/USB] or [CW/–R] button.

• Press the same button again to toggle to the

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.

LSB /USB

CW/— R

FM/AM

MODE

FSK /

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT CANCEL

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT/XIT

N.R. TX EQ.

HI/SHIFT

AF RF

NB SQL

NOTCH

A=B MENU

RX TX

— R

RIT

M.CH/VFO.CH

M.CH

pressing the [UP] or [DOWN] button lets you step up or down in 1 MHz increments instead of stepping between Amateur bands.

second function on the button. For example, repeatedly pressing the [LSB/USB] button switches between LSB and USB modes.

YOUR FIRST QSO

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

THRU/AUTO

SEND

PHONES

SLOW FAST

MIC

ATT

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

OFF

CAR DELAY

PWR

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

FILTER

100

M.IN

TRANSMITTING

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

YOUR FIRST QSO

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

AGC

USB

A=B MENU

MODE

LSB /USB

RX TX

CW/— R

FSK

— R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

M.CH

NOTCH

RIT

M.CH/VFO.CH

LO/WIDTH

RIT/XIT

BEAT

N.R. TX EQ.

CANCEL

FILTER

XIT CLEAR NB

AF RF

NB SQL

HI/SHIFT

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 above), use the Tuning control to tune in a station or to select an unused frequency.

w Set the following as specified:

• [PROC] button: OFF

• [MONI] button: OFF

• PWR control: Fully clockwise

• KEY SPEED control: Comfortable keyer (for CW only) speed

e Press the [METER] button to select the “SWR”

meter.

r Press the [THRU/AUTO] button.

•“ ” lights.

SWR

1.5

FILTER

100

t Press the [AT TUNE] button to allow the built-in

antenna tuner to function.

• “ON AIR” and “AT TUNE” light.

• The tuner should stop in less than approximately 20 seconds, and “ON AIR” and “AT TUNE” should go out.

• If the tuner continues to search for a match and cannot match the transceiver with your antenna system correctly, stop and check your antenna system before continuing.

y Press the [METER] button to select the “ALC”

meter.

u Press the [SEND] button.

• “ON AIR” lights.

ON AIR

i Begin speaking into the microphone or sending CW

with your key. Adjust the MIC gain control for SSB or the CAR control for CW to keep the ALC meter moving in the ALC zone (but no higher) while transmitting. Press the [SEND] button again when you want to return to the receive mode.

This completes your introduction to the TS-870S, but there is a great deal more to know. Continue reading the remainder of this chapter to become totally acquainted with the TS-870S. The chapters following “GETTING ACQUAINTED” explain all functions of the transceiver beginning with the most basic, commonly-used functions.

ON AIR AT TUNE

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

FRONT PANEL

ATT

THRU/AUTO

AGC KEY SPEED

SLOW FAST

OFF

CAR DELAY

AIP

METER PROC MONI

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

100

!2!1 !3

M.IN

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

e r

i o

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

q (POWER) switch

Press and hold down briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. Press again to switch OFF the power {page 19}.

w ATT DOWN/UP buttons

Press either button to step up or down through the available receive signal attenuator selections. The attenuator is OFF when all three selections of 6, 12, and 18 dB are not lit {page 53}.

e ANT button

Press to select Antenna 1 or Antenna 2 that are connected to their respective antenna connectors on the Rear Panel {pages 2, 63}.

r VOX button

In the voice modes, press to switch the Voice-Operated Transmit function ON or OFF {page 45}. In CW mode, switches the Break-in function ON or OFF {page 31}.

t FULL/SEMI button

In CW mode, press to select Full or Semi Break-in operation which affects the transmit/receive recovery time after sending stops {page 31}.

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT CANCEL

LO/WIDTH

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT/XIT

N.R. TX EQ.

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

AF RF

NB SQL

MODE

A=B MENU

LSB /USB

RX TX

CW/— R

FSK /— R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

NOTCH

RIT

M.CH/VFO.CH

M.CH

u AT TUNE button

After enabling the internal antenna tuner via the THRU/AUTO button, press to activate the tuner. The tuner will attempt to match the transceiver with the antenna system {page 49}.

i SEND button

Press to switch the transceiver between receive and transmit {page 23}.

o PHONES jack

Connect headphones to this jack. Inserting a plug into this jack automatically mutes the audio from the speaker {page 4}.

!0 THRU/AUTO button

Press to enable the internal antenna tuner. This button does not start the tuning action (see u). The tuner can be configured so that it is only in-line while transmitting, or it can be in-line while both transmitting and receiving {page 49}.

!1 METER button

Press to switch between the available functions on the Front Panel meter {page 22}.

y AIP button

Press to switch the Advanced Intercept Point function ON or OFF. When activated, the AIP function reduces interference caused by the presence of very strong signals. The function lowers the receive sensitivity by about 10 dB, and the default is ON when frequencies below 7490 kHz are selected {page 53}.

!2 PROC button

In SSB or AM mode, press to switch the Speech Processor ON or OFF {pages 23, 46}.

!3 MONI button

Press to switch the Transmit Monitor function ON or OFF so you can monitor your transmitted signal {page 46}.

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

THRU/AUTO

SEND

PHONES

SLOW FAST

MIC

ATT

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

OFF

CAR DELAY

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

100

M.IN

@2 @3 @4 @5

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

1MHz DOWN UP

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/— R

FSK /— R

FM/AM

A=B MENU

RX TX

M.CH

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT

NOTCH

RIT

M.CH/VFO.CH

N.R. TX EQ.

CANCEL

LO/WIDTH FILTER HI/SHIFT

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT/XIT

AF RF

NB SQL

!4 Multi-purpose keypad

Consists of 10 buttons that are used for inputting numeric data. Also used for other functions:

• [M.IN]: Writes data into memory channels {page 54}, selects Memory Scroll mode {page 56}, and adds items to the Quick Menu {page 24}.

• [M>VFO]: Transfers data from a memory channel to a VFO {page 56}.

• [SCAN]: Starts and stops Scan functions {page 60}.

• [CH 1], [CH 2], [CH 3], [CH 4]: Selects functions associated with the internal electronic keyer {page 32} and the DRU-3 Digital Recording Unit {page 67}.

• [REC]: Selects the record mode for the DRU-3 Digital Recording Unit {page 67}.

• [F.LOCK]: Controls the Frequency Lock function {page 64}.

• [CLR]: Used to exit from, abort, or reset various functions. Also used for erasing memory channels {page 57} or locking out {page 62} memory channels from the scan list.

!5 AGC control

Turn to adjust the AGC time constant after selecting the manual AGC mode {page 44}.

!8 MONI control

When using the Transmit Monitor function, adjusts the volume level of the monitored transmit audio. Also adjusts the volume of the CW sidetone. Turning the control clockwise increases the volume {pages 30, 46}.

!9 MIC connector

Connect a compatible microphone, then snugly screw down the connector locking ring {page 4}.

@0 CAR control

In CW, FSK, or AM mode, adjusts the carrier level {pages 23, 30, 40, 41}. When using the Speech Processor in SSB mode, adjusts the processor output {page 46}. Turning the control clockwise increases the carrier level or the processor output.

@1 DELAY control

When using the VOX function or the CW Break-in function, adjusts the time period that the transceiver waits before changing from the transmit mode back to the receive mode. Turning the control clockwise increases the delay {pages 31, 45}.

@2 MIC gain control

In SSB or AM mode, adjusts the level of microphone gain. Turning the control clockwise increases the gain {pages 23, 29, 40}.

!6 KEY SPEED control

In CW mode, turn clockwise to increase the internal electronic keyer speed and counterclockwise to decrease the speed {page 32}.

!7 PROC control

When using the Speech Processor in SSB or AM mode, adjusts the compression level. Turning the control clockwise increases compression {pages 23, 46}.

@3 PWR control

Adjusts the transmit output power in all modes. Turning the control clockwise increases the output power {page 23}.

@4 QUICK MEMO M.IN button

Press to write data into Quick memory {page 59}.

@5 QUICK MEMO MR button

Press to recall data from Quick memory {page 59}.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

ATT

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

AIP

THRU/AUTO

AGC KEY SPEED

SLOW FAST

OFF

CAR DELAY

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

100

M.IN

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

@6 Programmable Function buttons

The functions of these four buttons are selected and assigned by you so you can customize the transceiver as you like {page 63}. The factory default assignments are as follows:

ENTER button Used when entering frequencies via the keypad {page 22}.

TF-SET (Transmit Frequency Set) button While operating split frequency, press to monitor the transmit frequency. Also, while holding this button down in split-frequency mode, the transmit frequency can be changed without altering the receive frequency {page 43}.

1MHz DOWN UP

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/— R

FSK /— R

FM/AM

A=B MENU

RX TX

M.CH

AUTO NOTCH

RIT

M.CH/VFO.CH

LO/WIDTH

RIT/XIT

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

BEAT

N.R. TX EQ.

CANCEL

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

XIT CLEAR NB

AF RF

NB SQL

@8 Mode buttons

Press these buttons to select your operating mode {page 20}.

LSB/USB button Selects Lower Sideband or Upper Sideband mode for voice {page 29} or digital operation {page 41}.

CW/–R button Selects CW {page 30} or CW Reverse mode {page 31}.

FSK/–R button Selects Frequency Shift Keying {page 40} or Frequency Shift Keying Reverse mode for RTTY operation {page 41}.

FINE button Press to reduce the Tuning control step size by one-tenth to allow more precise tuning {page 21}.

1MHz button Press to switch between the 1MHz mode and the Amateur band mode {page 20}. This button also activates the Programmed channel and Vacant channel search modes {page 55}.

@7 Tuning control

Turn to select the desired frequency. Use the convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning {page 21}.

FM/AM button Selects FM {page 38} or AM mode {page 40}.

@9 A=B button

Press to equalize the data in both VFOs. The data in the currently selected VFO is copied to the other VFO; the current VFO’s data is unaffected {page 20}. This button is also used for the Full Reset function {pages 57, 63}.

#0 MENU button

Press to select or cancel the Menu mode that is used for activating and configuring functions {page 24}. This button is also used for changing the Automatic mode boundaries {page 48}.

Note:

Only Auto Notch

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

THRU/AUTO

SEND

PHONES

SLOW FAST

MIC

ATT

AIP

METER PROC MONI

AGC KEY SPEED

OFF

CAR DELAY

#2,

or Beat Cancel

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

100

#3,

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

M.IN

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

or Noise Reduction

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT CANCEL

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT/XIT

N.R. TX EQ.

HI/SHIFT

AF RF

NB SQL

MODE

A=B MENU

LSB /USB

RX TX

CW/— R

FSK /— R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

NOTCH

RIT

M.CH/VFO.CH

M.CH

can be used at one time. They cannot be activated at the same time.

#1 VFO/ Memory channel buttons

Press to select VFO A, VFO B, or a memory channel for receive or transmit. If a receive button is pressed, the same VFO or memory channel is selected for transmit and receive. However, pressing a transmit button selects only that VFO or memory channel for transmit {page 42}.

RX A button Selects VFO A for receive and transmit {page 19}.

TX A button Selects VFO A for transmit {page 42}.

RX B button Selects VFO B for receive and transmit {page 19}.

TX B button Selects VFO B for transmit {page 42}.

RX M.CH button Selects memory channel mode for receive and transmit {page 55}.

TX M.CH button Selects memory channel mode for transmit {page 42}.

#4 N.R. button

In SSB, CW, FSK, or AM mode, press to switch the Noise Reduction function ON or OFF. This function offers a choice of digital filtering methods for reception {page 53}.

#5 TX EQ. button

In SSB or AM mode, press to switch the Transmit Equalizer function ON or OFF. This equalizer function includes high boost, low boost, and comb filter functions {page 47}.

#6 FILTER LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls

These controls allow total flexibility in all modes for digitally changing the receive pass band characteristics for optimum reception {pages 51, 52}.

#7 RIT button

Press to switch the Receive Incremental Tuning function ON or OFF. The RIT function allows you to change your receive frequency without affecting your transmit frequency {page 44}.

#8 CLEAR button

Press to reset the RIT/XIT frequency offset to zero {pages 44, 45}. Also erases entered digits at any time the keypad is being used to enter data {page 22, 48}.

#2 AUTO NOTCH button

In SSB mode, press to switch the Auto Notch function ON or OFF. Auto Notch can automatically locate and remove interfering signals from the receive IF pass band {page 52}.

#3 BEAT CANCEL button

In SSB or AM mode, press to switch the Beat Cancel function ON or OFF. Beat Cancel works at AF to remove interfering signals {page 52}.

#9 XIT button

Press to switch the Transmit Incremental Tuning function ON or OFF. The XIT function allows you to change your transmit frequency without affecting your receive frequency {page 45}.

$0 UP/DOWN buttons

Press to step through all Amateur bands consecutively {page 20}. If the 1MHz Step function is ON, then pressing these buttons steps the transceiver in 1 MHz increments {page 20}. These buttons are also used to make selections from the Menu {page 24}, and to check Start and End frequencies for the Scan function {page 60}.

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

ATT

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

AIP

THRU/AUTO

AGC KEY SPEED

SLOW FAST

OFF

CAR DELAY

METER PROC MONI

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

100

M.IN

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

1MHz DOWN UP

LSB /USB

MODE

CW/— R

FSK /— R

FM/AM

A=B MENU

RX TX

M.CH

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT CANCEL

LO/WIDTH

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT/XIT

N.R. TX EQ.

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

AF RF

NB SQL

NOTCH

RIT

M.CH/VFO.CH

$1 NB button

Press to switch the analog Noise Blanker function ON or OFF. This function works best against short duration pulse noise {page 53}.

$2 AF gain control

Adjusts the audio frequency gain. Turn the control clockwise to increase the gain; counterclockwise to decrease the gain {page 19}.

$3 RF gain control

Adjusts the radio frequency gain. Turn the control clockwise to increase the gain; counterclockwise to decrease the gain {page 19}.

$4 RIT/XIT control

After switching ON the RIT or XIT function, turn to select the desired frequency offset with respect to the current frequency {pages 44, 45}.

$5 NB control

When using the Noise Blanker function, turn to adjust the noise blanking level {page 53}. To prevent distorting your receive signal, use the minimum blanking level necessary.

$7 M.CH/VFO.CH control

In VFO mode, turn to step the frequency up or down {page 21}. In memory channel mode, turn to select the desired memory channel {page 55}. The control is also used for selecting boundaries for the Automatic Mode function {page 48} and for selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu {page 24}.

MICROPHONE

q UP/DWN buttons

Use these buttons to step the VFO frequency or memory channels up or down. The selected frequency or channel will change continuously in the direction of the button label if a button is pressed and held down.

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.

DWN UP

$6 SQL control

The Squelch control can be used for muting the receiver during no signal periods. The more clockwise that the control is turned, the higher the noise threshold level. Therefore, the stronger the received signal must be to open the squelch. Leave fully counterclockwise for weak signal reception {page 19}.

PTT

REAR PANEL

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

qw er

ANT 2 ANT 1

EXT

RX ANT

GND

IF OUT 1 REMOTE

ty u oi

q GND post with wing nut

Connect a heavy gauge wire or copper strap between the ground post and the nearest earth ground {page 3}. Do not connect the ground wire to either your house electrical wiring, or gas or water pipes. A well-grounded transceiver will reduce the risk of interference to television, broadcast radio receivers, and other electronic devices. A good ground can also reduce receiver noise caused by static discharges.

w ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors

Connect the feed lines from your antennas to these connectors. Refer to pages 2 and 63 for details.

e Power Input DC 13.8 V connector

Connect a 13.8 V DC power source {page 3}. Use the supplied cable with a regulated DC power supply. The TS-870S draws less than 20.5 A at maximum transmit output.

r AT connector

Mates with the connector on the cable supplied with the AT-300 antenna tuner. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with this tuner for more information.

t EXT RX ANT jack

Mates with an RCA pin plug for connecting a separate receiver. Menu No. 53 enables this jack. Never transmit into this jack. Signals received by the TS-870S are distributed via a power divider to the TS-870S receive stage and the external receiver. Therefore, connecting an external receiver reduces the signal level.

EXT SP

8 

DC 13.8V

20.5A

Ω

ACC 2

PADDLE

KEY

RT TY

COM

!0 !1 !2

i EXT SP jack

Mates with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) plug for connecting an external speaker {page 4}. Connecting an external speaker cuts off the audio automatically to the internal speaker.

o ACC 2 connector

Mates with a 13-pin male DIN connector for connecting various accessory equipment {page 6}.

!0 PADDLE and KEY jacks

Mates with a 6.0 mm (1/4") 3-conductor plug and a

3.5 mm (1/8") 2-conductor plug for connecting a key paddle for the internal electronic keyer and another key for CW operation respectively. Read “Keys and Keyboards for CW Operation” {page 4} before connecting to these jacks.

!1 RTTY jack

Mates with an RCA pin plug for connecting the RTTY key output from RTTY equipment to operate true frequency shift keying (direct keying) {page 5}.

!2 COM connector

Mates with a 9-pin female RS-232C connector for connecting a computer via one of its serial communication ports {page 83}. Functions on the transceiver can be controlled remotely by using a communications program on the computer {pages 5, 83}. Also used with the Quick Data Transfer function {page 65}.

y IF OUT 1 jack

Mates with an RCA pin plug for connecting the

8.83 MHz IF for pan display of an SM-230 Station

Monitor {page 6}.

u REMOTE connector

Mates with a 7-pin male DIN connector for connecting a linear amplifier {page 5}.

Note:

Before using the

remove the protective covers.

REMOTE, ACC 2

, and

COM

connectors,

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

DISPLAY

qwe

rty

PWR

SWR

COMP

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

FILTER

10 2

1.5

100

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

M.CH

!3!4

q METER

While receiving, serves as an S-meter to measure and display the received signal strength. Also while receiving, a 30-segment display represents the width and relative shift of the currently selected receive pass band. While transmitting, serves as a calibrated power meter plus an ALC meter, an SWR meter, or a Speech Processor compression meter. A Peak Hold function can be activated that holds each reading for about 2.5 seconds {page 22}.

Either z or x lights while Antenna 1 or Antenna 2 is selected respectively. Only one antenna can be selected at a time {pages 2, 63}.

e M.CH

Lights while the memory channel mode is selected. Also lights while using the Memory Scroll function {page 56}.

r VOX

Lights while the Voice-Operated Transmit function {page 45} is ON. For CW operation, lights while the Break-in function {page 31} is ON.

ui o !0 !1 !2

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

o AGC

Lights while the Automatic Gain Control function is ON {page 44}.

!0 AUTO

Lights while Automatic is selected for the Automatic Gain Control function {page 44}.

!1 PROC

Lights while the Speech Processor is ON {pages 23, 46}.

!2 MONI

Lights while the Transmit Monitor function is ON {page 46}.

lights while the internal antenna tuner is configured for use while transmitting only. light while the tuner is configured for use while transmitting and receiving. If neither are lit, the antenna tuner is switched OFF {page 49}. If using Full Break-in CW, the internal tuner can be either bypassed completely or can be in-line for both transmitting and receiving.

A B

SPLIT

RIT

TONE

XITNBWIDTH

CTRL

SHIFT

Lights when a Menu item is added to the Quick Menu {page 24}.

y FULL

Lights while CW Full Break-in is selected {page 31}.

u SEMI

Lights while CW Semi Break-in is selected {page 31}.

i AIP

Lights while the Advanced Intercept Point function is ON {page 53}.

n, ⁄2, or ⁄8 lights while the attenuator is switched ON. The numbers indicate the amount in dB of receive attenuation that is selected. If no numbers are lit, the attenuator is switched OFF {page 53}.

PWR

COMP

SWR

3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

!5!6!7!8!9@0@1

@2@3@4

FILTER

ALC

10 2

1.5

100

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

M.CH

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

A B

SPLIT

RIT

TONE

XITNBWIDTH

CTRL

SHIFT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

ON AIR AT TUNE

@5 @6@7@8 @9#0#1

!5 MENU

Lights while Menu mode is being accessed. Flashes when the Menu has been temporarily reset {page 24}.

!6 A/B

“A” lights while Menu A is being accessed. “B” lights while Menu B is being accessed {page 24}.

!7 SPLIT

Lights while a different transmit and receive frequency are selected for split frequency {page 42}.

!8 RIT

Lights while the Receive Incremental Tuning function is ON {page 44}.

@4 SHIFT

In CW, lights after the HI/SHIFT control is adjusted. Indicates that the number reported below it on the Display is the shift of the receive pass band {page 51}.

Shows the selected memory channel {page 55}, Menu No.{page 24}, and Automatic Mode boundary numbers {page 48}. The dot lights while a memory channel is locked out. This indicates that the channel will be skipped during Memory Scan {page 62}.

@6 AUTO

Lights while Automatic Mode is ON {page 48}. Automatic Mode automatically controls the operating mode according to instructions that you provide.

!9 TONE

In FM mode, lights while the subaudible Tone function is ON while operating split frequency {page 39}.

@0 XIT

Lights while the Transmit Incremental Tuning function is ON {page 45}.

@1 NB

Lights while the Noise Blanker is ON {page 53}.

@2 WIDTH

In all modes except SSB and AM, lights after the LO/WIDTH control is adjusted. Indicates that the number reported below it on the Display is the receive bandwidth {page 52}.

@3 CTRL

Lights while data is being exchanged between a computer and the transceiver during computer control {page 50} or between two transceivers during Quick Data Transfer {page 65}.

Shows the operating frequency to a resolution of 10 Hz {page 20}. Also shows the Menu selections while in Menu mode {page 24}.

@8 LSB

Lights while in the Lower Sideband operating mode {page 20}.

@9 USB

Lights while in the Upper Sideband operating mode {page 20}.

#0 CW

Lights while in the CW operating mode {page 20}.

#1 R

Lights while the Reverse function is used with FSK or CW. The Reverse function reverses the mark and space frequency relationship for FSK {page 20}, and uses the opposite sideband for CW {page 20}.

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PWR

SWR

COMP

FILTER

10 2

1.5

100

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

M.CH

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

A B

SPLIT

RIT

TONE

XITNBWIDTH

CTRL

SHIFT

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

ON AIR AT TUNE

#2 ON AIR

Lights while the transceiver is in the transmit mode {page 23}.

#3 AT TUNE

Lights while the internal antenna tuner is actually tuning for a correct match between the antenna system and the transceiver. Also lights while the transceiver is presetting the antenna tuner capacitors according to previously stored data {page 49}.

#4 FSK

Lights while in Frequency Shift Keying (RTTY) mode {page 20}.

#5 FM

Lights while in the FM operating mode {page 20}.

#6 AM

Lights while in the AM operating mode {page 20}.

#7 M.SCR

Lights while in Memory Scroll mode {page 56}.

#2 #3

#9 $0 $1

#8 PRG

Lights while Program Scan is activated {page 60} or memory channel 99 is selected {page 58}.

#9 SCAN

Lights while a Scan function is activated {page 60}.

$0 F.LOCK

Lights while the Lock function is ON {page 64}.

$1 FINE

Lights while the Fine function is ON {page 21}.

$2 MHz

Lights while the 1MHz Step {page 20} or Quick Menu {page 24} function is ON. Also lights while the Search function for programmed or vacant memory channels is ON {page 55}.

Shows the Menu Items while accessing Menu mode {page 24}. Also shows frequency information (transmit, receive, or difference) while operating split frequency {page 42} and the RIT/XIT frequency offset if these functions are activated {pages 44, 45}.

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”.

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

THRU/AUTO

SEND

PHONES

MIC

ATT

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

SLOW FAST

OFF

CAR DELAY

PWR

SWR

COMP

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

5 2

0 1

FILTER

10 2

5 .

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

100

1 0

2 0

M.IN

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

d B

M.CH

USB CW R FSK FM AMLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

1MHz

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI

4 0

d B

• After the “HELLO” message, the frequency and other indicators light. Pressing [ ] (POWER) too long, switches the power OFF. If the TS-870S has not been used for an extended period, “HELLO” may not appear immediately.

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

Furthermore, using a faster AGC setting {page 44} will help eliminate the blocking affect of the large AGC voltage that is developed due to a strong adjacent station.

Depending on the type and gain of your antenna, and the condition of the band, you may prefer leaving the RF gain control turned counterclockwise by some amount instead of turning it fully clockwise.

ADJUSTING SQUELCH

The purpose of squelch is to silence audio output from the speaker when no signals are present. Setting the squelch threshold too high causes the squelch to remain closed while a weak signal is present. Setting the threshold too low allows noise to be heard between transmissions from other stations. Many operators prefer leaving the squelch control fully counterclockwise unless operating full-carrier modes such as FM or AM.

NB SQL

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

SPLIT

TONE

A B

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

A=B MENU

RX TX

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

RIT

XIT CLEAR NB

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN

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

AF RF

<<<#6 (9L) >>>

Note:

The position of the AF gain control does not affect the volume

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

SPLIT

TONE

A B

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

of “beeps” caused by pressing buttons nor the CW transmit sidetone. Also, the audio level for Packet operation is independent of the gain control setting.

A=B MENU

RX TX

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH FILTER HI/SHIFT

RIT

XIT CLEAR NB

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN

Usually, set the RF gain control maximum 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, then turn the RF gain control counterclockwise to match this peak reading with the illuminated S-meter segments. Signals that are weaker than the level set with the RF gain control will be attenuated. Reception of the station is easier.

AF RF

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

SPLIT

TONE

A B

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

A=B MENU

RX TX

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

Turn the SQL control to just eliminate the background noise when no signal is present, or set and forget at full counterclockwise rotation.

DUAL DIGITAL VFOs

The A and B VFOs function independently so that different or the same frequencies can be selected by each VFO. The following sections explain how to select a VFO and how to copy frequency data from one VFO to the other.

SELECTING VFOs ([RX A], [RX B])

Press [RX A] to select VFO A. Press [RX B] to select VFO B.

RX TX

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

SPLIT

TONE

A B

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

1 Assume that you are presently using VFO A.

2 Press [RX B].

• VFO B is selected and the frequency currently selected by VFO B is displayed.

3 Press [RX A] to select VFO A again.

A=B MENU

RX TX

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

RIT

XIT CLEAR NB

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

4 OPERATING BASICS

EQUALIZING VFO FREQUENCIES ([A=B])

Press [A=B] to transfer the frequency and modulation mode of the active VFO to the inactive VFO.

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

A=B

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

SPLIT

TONE

A B

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

1 Assume that you are presently using VFO A.

2 Press [RX B].

• VFO B is selected and the frequency currently selected by VFO B is displayed.

3 Press [A=B].

4 Press [RX A].

• This selects VFO A again. Note that the VFO B frequency and the modulation mode have been copied to VFO A due to Step 3.

A=B MENU

RX TX

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

RIT

XIT CLEAR NB

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

SELECTING FREQUENCY

There are two methods to select a frequency that are explained in the following sections:

A Manual Tuning

Change to the correct band or use the 1MHz Step function to get close to the desired frequency. Then use the M.CH/VFO.CH control for coarse tuning and the Tuning control (or the Mic [UP] and [DWN] buttons) for selecting the exact frequency.

B Direct Frequency Entry (Keypad)

Enter the desired frequency directly using the numeric keypad.

CHANGING BANDS

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

1MHz DOWN UP

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

TONE

SPLIT

A B

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

A=B MENU

RX TX

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

SELECTING MODE

To change the operating mode, simply press the MODE button for the mode that you want to use. The second function on each MODE button is accessed by pressing the same button again.

Example: To switch to LSB, press [LSB/USB] one time. To then switch to USB, press [LSB/USB] again.

MODE

LSB /USB

<<<#12 (9L) >>>

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

TONE

SPLIT

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

A B

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

The CW mode defaults to the upper sideband. The “–R” label on [CW/–R] indicates that CW may be sent and received using the lower (reverse) sideband if you want. The “–R” label on [FSK/–R] indicates that the mark and space signals for RTTY may be reversed by selecting this mode.

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 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.

A=B MENU

RX TX

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

XIT CLEAR NB

RIT

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

1 If “MHz” is illuminated on the Display, first press

[1MHz] to exit from the 1MHz Step mode.

• “MHz” goes out.

2 Press [UP] or [DOWN].

•Holding down either button consecutively steps the transceiver to each band.

USING 1 MHz STEPS

The default step size for the 1MHz Step function is 1 MHz; however, you can also select 500 or 100 kHz steps via Menu No. 52 (1M/500k). Menu selections are explained in more detail beginning on page 24.

1 Press [1MHz] to enter the 1MHz mode.

• “MHz” lights.

AGC AUTO

USB MHz

2 Press [UP] or [DOWN].

• The frequency changes up or down in 1 MHz steps (or 500 or 100 kHz steps) each time [UP]or [DOWN] is pressed. Holding down either button causes the function to repeat.

4 OPERATING BASICS

QUICK CHANGES

To move up or down in frequency quickly, use the

M.CH/VFO.CH control.

A=B MENU

RX TX

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

AUTO

BEAT

CTRL

SHIFT

NOTCH

CANCEL

N.R. TX EQ.

LO/WIDTH

FILTER

HI/SHIFT

RIT

XIT CLEAR NB

AF RF

RIT/XIT

M.CH

NB SQL

M.CH/VFO.CH

FULL SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI MENU

USB CW R FSK FM AM M. SCR PRG SCAN F. LOCK FINE MHzLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

SPLIT

TONE

RIT

XITNBWIDTH

A B

MODE

LSB /USB

CW/– R

FSK /– R

FM/AM

1MHz DOWN UP

•Turn the M.CH/VFO.CH control clockwise to increase the frequency; counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.

Due to the large step sizes available, you can quickly move across the band. When the minimum or maximum receive frequency for the transceiver is reached, turning the M.CH/VFO.CH control will not decrease or increase respectively the frequency.

Menu No. 44 (STEP.ADJ) affects how the M.CH/VFO.CH control tunes. When Menu No. 44 is ON (default), rounding occurs on the first step (“click”) of the M.CH/VFO.CH control as shown below:

■ Changing Step Sizes

Select the step size that you prefer for the M.CH/VFO.CH control via Menu No. 43 (CH. STEP). Available step sizes are 1 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. The default is 10 kHz.

Within the AM broadcast band, the step size automatically defaults to 9 kHz (U.S.A./ Canada versions: 10 kHz) for the AM mode. This step size can be switched between 9 (ON) and 10 kHz (OFF) via Menu No. 42 (BC. STEP). Selecting OFF in Menu No. 42 allows you to use the step size specified via Menu No. 43 (1, 5, or 10 kHz). While in the AM broadcast band, changing the step size via Menu No. 42 will change the selected frequency to the nearest broadcast channel on the next use of the M.CH/VFO.CH control.

If you enjoy listening to international shortwave broadcasters, the M.CH/VFO.CH control is also the best way to manually scan these bands. Select the 5 kHz step size via Menu No. 43 (CH. STEP) since most shortwave broadcasters are spaced 5 kHz apart. Set Menu No. 44 to ON. To listen to a broadcaster on a channel that is not a 5 kHz multiple, use the Tuning control to zero-in to the exact frequency.

Step Adjust

(Menu No. 44)

Channel Step

(Menu No. 43)

10 kHz

Rounding Effect

1 kHz, 100 Hz, and 10 Hz digits change to 0.

1 kHz digit changes to 0

5 kHz

or 5, and 100 Hz and 10 Hz digits change to 0.

1 kHz

100 Hz and 10 Hz digits change to 0.

Example 1: Menu No. 44 (STEP.ADJ) is ON

• Menu No. 43 (CH. STEP): 10 kHz step size

• Selected frequency: 14.261.73 MHz

Turning the M.CH/VFO.CH control clockwise one step changes the frequency to 14.270.00 MHz, and one more step changes the frequency to 14.280.00 MHz. The rounding occurred on the first step.

Similarly, with 14.261.73 MHz selected, turning this control counterclockwise one step changes the frequency to 14.260.00 MHz, and one more step changes the frequency to 14.250.00 MHz. Again, the rounding took place on the first step.

Example 2: Menu No. 44 (STEP.ADJ) is OFF

• Menu No. 43 (CH. STEP): 10 kHz step size

• Selected frequency: 14.261.73 MHz

Turning the M.CH/VFO.CH control clockwise one step changes the frequency to 14.271.73 MHz, and one more step changes the frequency to 14.281.73 MHz. No rounding occurs.

With 14.261.73 MHz selected, turning this control counterclockwise one step changes the frequency to

14.251.73 MHz, and one more step changes the

frequency to 14.241.73 MHz. Again, no rounding occurs.

FINE TUNING

For SSB, CW, and FSK modes, the Tuning control normally tunes through 10 kHz per revolution of the control. For FM and AM modes, one revolution of the Tuning control changes the frequency by 100 kHz. These tuning rates can be halved via Menu No. 41 (F.STEP).

In addition, the Fine Tuning function reduces the step size of the Tuning control further which allows you to tune more slowly and precisely.

Fine Tuning

(Menu No. 41: 10 kHz)

OFF

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

SSB/ CW/ FSK

Tuning Steps

1MHz

10 Hz

1Hz

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

THRU/AUTO

SEND

PHONES

MIC

ATT

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

SLOW FAST

OFF

CAR DELAY

METER PROC MONI

Press [FINE].

• “FINE” lights.

AGC AUTO

USB FINE

• The Fine Tuning function toggles ON and OFF each time [FINE] is pressed.

Tuning Steps

4 0

6 0

0 0

PWR

FILTER

C L

SWR

10 2

.5 1

COMP

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

CH 1 M.IN

PROC MONI

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

MIC PWR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

100

M.IN

AM/ FM

100 Hz

10 Hz

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI

M.CH

USB CW R FSK FM AMLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

1MHz

4 OPERATING BASICS

COMP

SWR \

ALC

OFF

Note:

After recalling memory channel 99 that has Start and End frequencies stored {page 58}, the receive frequency can be changed (like a VFO) by using the

Tuning

control.

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY

Entering a frequency directly from the numeric keypad can be the fastest method to change to a specific frequency that is far removed from your current frequency.

The following points will help you enter a frequency correctly:

•Only the digits 0, 1, 2, or 3 can be entered for the

10 MHz digit (first digit). Pressing any digit 4 ~ 9 will cause the digit to be entered in the 1 MHz position. Therefore, to select a frequency of 3 MHz or lower, enter 0 for the 10 MHz digit.

• When the 10 Hz digit (last digit) is entered, the digit 0

is entered automatically for the 1 Hz digit, and frequency entry is completed. The 1 Hz digit is not displayed.

• If [ENTER] is pressed after beginning to enter digits,

0 is entered automatically for the remaining un-entered digits, and frequency entry is completed.

• Attempting to enter a frequency that is outside the

TS-870S frequency range causes an alarm to be generated. The entered frequency is rejected.

• If an incorrect digit is pressed, restore the previous

frequency by pressing [CLEAR], or [SEND], or Mic [PTT].

• When an entered frequency is accepted, RIT

{page 44} and XIT {page 45} are switched OFF, but the RIT or XIT frequency is not changed.

FRONT PANEL METER

The multifunction meter measures the parameters in the following table. Peak readings for the S-meter, ALC, SWR, COMP, and PWR functions are held for approximately 2.5 seconds if Menu No. 09 (P HOLD) is ON.

Scale

FILTER

PWR

ALC

Received signal strength

Width and shift of the receive pass band

Transmit output power

Automatic level control

Displays

status

SWR

Antenna system standing wave ratio

COMP

Speech compression when using the Speech Processor

Pressing the [METER] button cycles through the functions as shown below:

Receive Mode:

Functional

Condition

Receive

Receive; or Transmit plus [METER] ON

Transmit

Transmit plus [METER] ON

Transmit plus SSB/AM plus

[PROC] ON plus [METER] ON

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

<<< (9L) >>>

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

ENTER

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

THRU/AUTO

SLOW FAST

ATT

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

OFF

CAR DELAY

PWR

SWR

COMP

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

5 2

FILTER

C L

2 0

10 2

.5 1

d B

CH 1 M.IN

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

100

M.IN

1 Press [ENTER].

• “– – . – – – . – –” appears.

AGC AUTO

USB

2 Press the numeric buttons [0] ~ [9] to enter the

frequency you desire.

• The transceiver changes to the entered frequency after the 10 Hz digit is pressed.

Note:

After recalling memory channel 99 that has Start and End frequencies stored {page 58}, the receive frequency can be changed by using Direct Frequency Entry. When using the keypad to directly enter a frequency, you can never enter a frequency outside the frequency range programmed in memory channel 99.

d B

M.CH

ENTER TF-SET

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI

USB CW R FSK FM AMLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

FINE

Note:

While receiving, the scales for the S-meter and the receive

pass band function are always visible.

Transmit Mode:

1MHz

SWR \

Receive

pass band

ALC

COMP

Note:

◆

While transmitting, the transmit power meter is always visible.

◆

The COMP meter functions only when the Speech Processor is ON in SSB or AM mode.

4 OPERATING BASICS

TRANSMITTING

Methods for transmitting include the following:

• Press [SEND].

• Press and hold down Microphone [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.

VOX

ATT

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

<<< (9L) >>>

SEND

THRU/AUTO

SEND

PHONES

SLOW FAST

MIC

Refer to sections in “COMMUNICATING” beginning on page 29 for detailed explanations for transmitting.

Note:

You cannot transmit while the internal antenna tuner is

presetting {page 49}.

SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

OFF

CAR DELAY

PWR

SWR

COMP

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI

4 0

d B

M.CH

0 1

1 00

FILTER

C L

USB CW R FSK FM AMLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

CH 1 M.IN

ENTER TF-SET

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

FINE

100

M.IN

1MHz

CAR DELAY

ATT

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

SEND

PHONES

MIC

THRU/AUTO

SLOW FAST

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

OFF

CAR DELAY

PWR

SWR

COMP

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI

6 0

d B

M.CH

0 1

0 0

FILTER

ALC

2 0

1.5

USB CW R FSK FM AMLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

CH 1 M.IN

ENTER TF-SET

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

FINE

100

M.IN

For more specific procedures, refer to instructions for each mode in “COMMUNICATING” beginning on page 29.

Adjust CAR Control?

Yes

(Carrier level is fixed)

Yes

CW, AM, FSK

USB/

Processor ON

LSB

Processor OFF

Mode

Speech

1MHz

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 the TS-870S, it is possible to change output power while transmitting.

To change your output power, turn the PWR control counterclockwise to reduce power and clockwise to increase power. The PWR scale on the Front Panel meter provides an indication of your output power in watts while you are transmitting.

MIC PWR

PWR

ATT

ANT DOWN UP

100

VOX FULL/SEMI

AT TUNE

THRU/AUTO

SEND

PHONES

SLOW FAST

MIC

AIP

AGC KEY SPEED

OFF

CAR DELAY

PWR

SWR

COMP

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

PROC MONI

MIC PWR

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI

M.CH

0 1

0 0

FILTER

C L A

10 2

d B

USB CW R FSK FM AMLSBAUTO

ON AIR AT TUNE

CH 1 M.IN

ENTER TF-SET

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

FINE

100

M.IN

1MHz

TRANSMIT CARRIER LEVEL

The CAR control must be used for adjusting the carrier level for CW, AM, and FSK modes. The control also adjusts the Speech Processor output level when this function is used in the SSB mode. In general, set the CAR control so that the ALC meter reads within the limits of the ALC zone. If the carrier level is set via the computer interface, the position of the CAR control on the Front Panel is ignored. After turning the CAR control, the control becomes active again.

MICROPHONE GAIN

The MIC gain control must be adjusted any time the SSB (LSB or USB) or AM mode is used without speech processing. Set the MIC gain control so that the ALC meter reads within the limits of the ALC zone at all times. When Speech Processing is used, the microphone gain is fixed as shown in the table below regardless of the MIC gain control setting.

Mode

(Speech Processor ON)

Transmit

USB/

LSB

Equalizer ON

Transmit

Equalizer OFF

The MIC gain control has no affect in FM mode. Menu No. 61 (FM MIC) switches the microphone gain between low (L) and high (H) in this mode.

Refer to specific procedures in “COMMUNICATING” beginning on page 29.

MIC PWR

ALC

Microphone

ATT

ANT DOWN UP

VOX FULL/SEMI

AIP

AT TUNE

THRU/AUTO

AGC KEY SPEED

SEND

PHONES

SLOW FAST

OFF

CAR DELAY

MIC

Gain Fixed

–28 dB

–34 dB

4 0

6 0

d B

0 0

PWR

FILTER

C L

SWR

10 2

.5 1

COMP

HF TRANSCEIVER TS-870

METER PROC MONI

CH 1 M.IN

PROC MONI

CH 2 M>VFO

CH 3 SCAN

CH 4 CLR

MIC PWR

REC F.LOCK

QUICK MEMO

100

M.IN

FULLVOX SEMI AIP AGC AUTO PROC MONI

M.CH

ON AIR AT TUNE

ENTER TF-SET

FINE

USB CW R FSK FM AMLSBAUTO

1MHz

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 ACCESS

The following procedure explains how to check or change any of the Menu items.

1 Press [MENU].

2 Turn the M.CH/VFO.CH control to select the desired

Menu No.

3 Press [UP], or [DOWN], or Mic [UP], or Mic [DWN]

to change the current selection for this Menu item.

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

• If the power is switched OFF before this step is completed, the selection just made will be canceled.

MENU A/ MENU B

■ Programming the Quick Menu

1 Press [MENU].

2 Turn the M.CH/VFO.CH control to select the

desired Menu No.

3 To add the selected Menu item to the Quick

Menu, press [M.IN].

• The star lights indicating that the item has been added to the Quick Menu.

AGC AUTO MENU

• Each press of [M.IN] toggles the item into or out of the Quick Menu.

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

A B

■ Using the Quick Menu

1 Press [MENU].

2 Press [1MHz].

•“MHz” lights.

The TS-870S 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.

With a little thought, you can determine the best setups for each Menu for your personal situation. Once you’ve decided your strategy, select via Menu No. 00 (MENU.A/B) the Menu that you want to set up first. Then use the information in this chapter and on the referenced pages to configure your ultimate operating environments.

QUICK MENU FUNCTION

The Quick Menu function complements the Menu A/B selection capability by allowing you to create your own customized but abbreviated Menu. Copying Menu items to the Quick Menu has no effect on the Menu. You should add only those Menu items to the Quick Menu that you use frequently.

AGC AUTO MENU

3 Turn the M.CH/VFO.CH control to select the

desired Quick Menu No.

• If the Quick Menu has not been programmed yet (see previous section), then turning the M.CH/VFO.CH control causes an alarm to be emitted (either “CHECK” in Morse code or a triple beep).

4 Press [UP], or [DOWN], or Mic [UP], or

Mic [DWN] to change the current selection for this Quick Menu item.

5 Press [MENU] or [CLR] to exit Quick Menu

mode.

A B

MHz

TEMPORARY MENU RESETTING

This convenient function allows you to temporarily reset all Menu items to their factory default selections. This can be useful to verify whether a Menu setting is causing undesirable operation.

1 Press [CLR]+[ ] to temporarily reset all Menu items

to factory default values.

• The “MENU” indicator flashes.

2 To change all Menu items back to your own

programmed values, switch OFF the transceiver, then switch it back ON.

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