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Kenwood TS-870 Instruction Manual

Kenwood TS-870 Instruction Manual (104 pages)

Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System

Brand: Kenwood | Category: Transceiver | Size: 2.76 MB

Table of Contents

Instruction Manual
1
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Introduction

7
- Dsp - Maximum Signal/ Minimum Noise
  7
- Features
  7
- Introduction
  7
- Supplied Accessories
  7
- Thank You
  7
Chapter 2 Installation

8
- Antenna Connection
  8
- Ground Connection
  9
- Lightning Protection
  9
- DC Power Supply Connection
  9
  - Replacing Fuses
    9
- Accessory Connections
  10
  - Front Panel
    10
    
    Headphones (PHONES)
    10
    
    Microphone (MIC)
    10
  - Rear Panel
    10
    
    External Speaker (EXT SP)
    10
    
    Keys and Keyboards for CW Operation (PADDLE and KEY)
    10
    
    Computer Interface (COM)
    11
    
    RTTY Equipment (RTTY and ACC 2)
    11
    
    Linear Amplifier (REMOTE)
    11
    
    Antenna Tuner (AT)
    12
    
    Station Monitor (if out 1)
    12
    
    Accessory Equipment (ACC 2)
    12
- Installation
  8
Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted

14
- Your First Qso
  14
  - Receiving
    14
  - Transmitting
    15
- Front Panel
  16
- Microphone
  20
- Rear Panel
  21
- Display
  22
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

25
- Switching Power On/Off
  25
- Adjusting Volume
  25
  - Audio Frequency (Af) Gain
    25
  - Radio Frequency (Rf) Gain
    25
- Adjusting Squelch
  25
- DUAL DIGITAL Vfos
  25
  - Selecting Vfos ([Rx A], [Rx B])
    25
  - Equalizing Vfo Frequencies ([A=B])
    26
- Selecting Mode
  26
- Selecting Frequency
  26
  - Changing Bands
    26
  - USING 1 Mhz STEPS
    26
  - Quick Changes
    27
    
    Changing Step Sizes
    27
  - Fine Tuning
    27
  - Direct Frequency Entry
    28
- Front Panel Meter
  28
- Transmitting
  29
  - Selecting Transmit Power
    29
  - Transmit Carrier Level
    29
  - Microphone Gain
    29
Chapter 5 Menu Setup

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- What Is a Menu
  30
- Menu Access
  30
  - Menu A/ Menu B
    30
  - Quick Menu Function
    30
    
    Programming the Quick Menu
    30
    
    Using the Quick Menu
    30
- Temporary Menu Resetting
  30
- Menu Configuration
  31
- Cross Reference for Menu Functions
  34
Chapter 6 Communicating

35
- Ssb Transmission
  35
  - Slow Scan Tv/ Facsimile
    35
- Cw Transmission
  36
  - Tx Sidetone/ Rx Pitch Frequency
    36
  - Zero-Beating
    36
  - Switching Tx/Rx Manually
    36
  - Semi Break-In
    37
    
    Setting Delay Time
    37
  - Full Break-In
    37
  - Cw Reverse (Receive)
    37
  - Rise/Decay Times
    37
  - Electronic Keyer
    38
    
    Learning Outline
    38
    
    Multiple-Button Functions
    39
    
    Emulation Options
    39
    
    Storing CW Messages
    40
    
    CW Message Playback
    40
    
    Erasing CW Messages
    41
    
    Inquiry Functions
    41
    
    Function Commands
    42
    
    Embedded Functions
    43
    
    Serial Number Options
    43
- Fm Transmission
  44
  - Fm Repeater Operation
    44
    
    Selecting Subtone Frequency
    45
    
    Continuous or Burst Subtones
    45
- Am Transmission
  46
- Digital Operation
  46
  - Rtty (Frequency Shift Keying)
    46
  - Error-Checking Modes
    47
- Split-Frequency Operation
  48
  - Tf-Set (Transmit Frequency Set)
    49
  - Satellite Operation
    49
Chapter 7 Operating Aids

50
- Receiving
  50
  - Rit (Receive Incremental Tuning)
    50
  - Agc (Automatic Gain Control)
    50
    
    Changing AGC
    50
    
    Changing AF AGC
    50
- Transmitting
  51
  - Vox (Voice-Operated Transmit)
    51
    
    Microphone Input Level Adjustment
    51
    
    Delay Time Adjustment
    51
  - Transmit Inhibit
    51
  - Xit (Transmit Incremental Tuning)
    51
  - Speech Processor (Ssb/Am)
    52
  - Changing Frequency While Transmitting
    52
  - Transmit Monitor
    52
  - Customizing Transmit Signal Characteristics (Ssb/Am)
    53
    
    Changing Transmit Bandwidth
    53
    
    Transmit Bandshift
    53
    
    Equalizing Transmit Audio
    53
    
    Microphone AGC
    53
- Automatic Mode
  54
  - Automatic Mode Boundaries
    54
  - Using Automatic Mode
    54
- Automatic Antenna Tuner
  55
  - Presetting (Internal Tuner Only)
    55
  - Internal Tuner
    55
  - External Tuner (Optional)
    56
- Computer
  56
  - Communication Parameters
    56
Chapter 8 Rejecting Interference

57
- Dsp Tools
  57
  - Slope Tuning (Ssb/Am)
    57
  - If Shift (Cw)
    57
  - Changing Receive Bandwidth (Cw/Fsk/Fm)
    58
  - Adaptive Filters
    58
  - Auto Notch (Ssb)
    58
  - Beat Cancel (Ssb/Am)
    58
  - Noise Reduction (Ssb/Cw/Fsk/Am)
    59
  - Setting Spac Time
    59
- Noise Blanker
  59
- Aip (Advanced Intercept Point)
  59
- Attenuator
  59
Chapter 9 Memory Features

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- Microprocessor Memory Backup
  60
- Conventional or Quick Memory
  60
- Conventional Memory
  60
  - Memory Channel Data
    60
  - Memory Channel Storage
    60
    
    Simplex Channels
    60
    
    Split-Frequency Channels
    61
  - Memory Channel Recall
    61
    
    Quick Channel Search
    61
    
    Temporary Frequency Changes
    62
  - Memory Channel Scroll
    62
  - Memory Transfer
    62
    
    Memory \ VFO Transfers
    62
    
    Channel to Channel Transfers
    63
  - Erasing Memory Channels
    63
    
    Full Reset
    63
  - Storing Scan Limits in Ch 99
    64
    
    Confirming Start/End Frequencies
    64
    
    Programmable VFO Function
    64
- Quick Memory
  65
  - Storing into Quick Memory
    65
  - Recalling from Quick Memory
    65
  - Temporary Frequency Changes
    65
  - Quick Memory \ Vfo
    65
Chapter 10 Scan

66
- Program Scan
  66
  - Scan Hold
    66
  - Confirming Start/End Limits
    66
- Memory Scan
  67
  - Busy Frequency Stop
    67
    
    Scan Resume Methods
    67
  - All-Channel Scan
    67
  - Group Scan
    68
  - Memory Channel Lockout
    68
- Setting Scan Speed
  68
Chapter 11 Operator Conveniences

69
- Microprocessor Reset
  69
  - Initial Settings
    69
  - Partial Reset
    69
  - Full Reset
    69
- Switching Ant 1/ Ant 2
  69
- Programmable Function Buttons
  69
  - Assigning Functions
    70
  - Using the Programmed Buttons
    70
- Lock Function
  70
- Beep Function
  70
  - Button Confirmation
    71
  - Alarm Notification
    71
- Display Dimmer
  71
- Quick Data Transfer
  71
  - Setting up
    71
    
    Equipment Needed
    71
    
    Connections
    72
  - Using Quick Transfer
    72
    
    Transferring Data
    72
    
    Receiving Data
    72
- Digital Recording System (Optional)
  73
  - Recording Messages
    73
  - Message Playback
    73
    
    Checking Messages
    73
    
    Transmitting Messages (VOX)
    73
    
    Transmitting Messages (Manual TX/RX)
    74
  - Continuous Multi-Channel Playback
    74
  - Altering Inter-Message Interval
    74
- Voice Synthesizer (Optional)
  74
Chapter 12 Maintenance

75
- General Information
  75
- Service
  75
- Service Note
  75
- Cleaning
  75
- Internal Adjustments
  76
- Troubleshooting
  77
Chapter 13 Optional Accessories

80
Chapter 14 Installing Options

81
- Removing the Case
  81
  - Top Case
    81
  - Bottom Case
    81
- Digital Recording Unit
  81
- Voice Synthesizer Unit
  81
- Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (Tcxo)
  82
Specifications

83
Appendices

85
- Appendix A: Learning about Dsp
  
  85
- Appendix B: Propagation Information
  
  86
  - Standard Time and Information Stations
    86
  - Ncdxf/Iaru Beacon Network
    86
  - Hf Beacons
    86
- Appendix C: General Coverage Receiver for Swling
  
  88
- Appendix D: Com Connector Protocol
  
  89
  - Hardware Description
    89
  - Control Operation
    89
  - Commands
    89
  - Command Description
    89
  - Parameter Description
    90
  - Terminator
    91
  - Types of Commands
    91
  - Computer Control Commands
    91
  - Error Messages
    92
  - Command Use Precautions
    92
  - Menu Selection Table for "Ex" Command, Parameter 36
    93
  - Reading Command Tables
    95
  - Command Tables
    95
Index

102

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