Kenwood TS-570S TS-570D- Manual

iv PRECAUTIONS Please read all safety and operating instructions beforeusing this transceiver. For best results, be aware of allwarnings on the transceiver and follow these operatinginstructions. Retain these safety and operatinginstructions for future reference. 1 Power Source Connect this transcei...

1 INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONNECTION The type of the antenna system, consisting of theantenna, ground, and feed line, will greatly affect thesuccessful performance of the transceiver. Use aproperly adjusted 50 Ω antenna of good quality to let your transceiver perform at its best. Use a good-quality50 Ω...

2 First connect the DC power cable to the regulated DCpower supply and check that polarities are correct(Red: positive, Black: negative). Then connect theconnectorized 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 ...

3 1 INSTALLATION ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL ■ Headphones (PHONES) Use headphones having 4 to 32 Ω impedance. You can also use stereo headphones. Whenheadphones are used, no sound is heard from theinternal (or optional external) speaker. Use a 6.0 mm(1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3...

YOUR FIRST QSO 4 RECEIVING 2 YOUR FIRST QSO Note: Only those buttons and controls required to briefly try the transceiver are explained in this section. q Set the following as specified: • AF control: Fully counterclockwise • RF control: Fully clockwise • DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control: Fully clockwise • ...

5 YOUR FIRST QSO TRANSMITTING 2 YOUR FIRST QSO After tuning in a few stations as explained in theprevious section “RECEIVING”, try making a contact. q Assuming you are already on the correct band with the correct mode selected (steps 1~7 in“RECEIVING”), use the Tuning control to tune in a station or...

6 FRONT PANEL o o o o o PHONES jack Connect headphones to this jack. Inserting a plug intothe jack automatically mutes the audio from the speaker{page 3}. !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 MIC connector Connect a compatible microphone, then snugly screwdown the connector locking ring {page 3}. !1 !1 !1 !1 !1 Multi-pur...

7 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED • REV button In CW or FSK mode, press to select either the upperor lower sideband while receiving {pages 21, 26}. • CLR button Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions.Also used for erasing memory channels {page 43}or for locking out memory channels from the scanl...

9 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED @6 @6 @6 @6 @6 DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control In SSB or AM mode, turn to change the high cut-offfrequency of the receive pass band. Use the control toimprove readability of the desired signal when higherfrequency interference is present {page 37}. @7 @7 @7 @7 @7 DSP SLOPE (LOW) cont...

11 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED DISPLAY !2 !2 !2 !2 !2 FAST Appears when a fast time constant is selected for theAutomatic Gain Control function {page 30}. !3 !3 !3 !3 !3 RIT Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning is ON{page 30}. !4 !4 !4 !4 !4 XIT Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning is ON{page 32}. !...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and holddown [ ] (POWER) until “HELLO” appears on the display. Release [ ] (POWER) when you see “HELLO”. • After the “HELLO” message, the frequency andother indicators appear. ...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 4 OPERATING BASICS SELECTING A FREQUENCY There are two simple methods to select a frequency. A Manual Tuning Turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select the exact frequency. B Direct Frequency Entry (Keypad) Press [ENT] , then directly enter th...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 4 OPERATING BASICS TRANSMITTING Methods for transmitting include the following: • Press [SEND] . • Press and hold down Mic [PTT] . • Connect a key or keyer paddle, select the CW mode,press [VOX] to switch ON the Break-in function, and close the key or keyer ...

16 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? Many functions on this transceiver are selected orconfigured via a software-controlled Menu instead ofphysical controls on the transceiver. Once familiar withthe Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility itoffers. No longer is the number and complexity offeatures...

17 5 MENU SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Page Ref. Operator Interface Encoder Memory Channel Scan Antenna Tuner DSP TX CW DRU Display brightnessd1: maximum, d4: minimum Beep output level1: minimum, 9: maximum Frequency step size...

18 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Page Ref. Menu No. Function Selections Group Default 34 34 35 26 26 26 27 27   27 51 CW Auto weighting CW Auto weighting reversed Keying priority over playback FSK shift Key-down polarity for FSK mode Tone frequencies for FSK mode2125: 2125 Hz mark, 1275: 1275 Hz mar...

19 5 MENU SETUP p u o r G u n e M . o N n o i t c n u F s n o i t c e l e S t l u a f e D e g a P . f e R d e c n a h n E 7 4 e m u l o v r o t i n o m l a n g i s - d e t t i m s n a r T m u m i x a m : 9 , m u m i n i m : 1 9 o t 1 , F F O F F O 3 3 8 4 T I R h t i w t a e b - o r e z o t u A F F ...

20 BASIC COMMUNICATING SSB TRANSMISSION SSB is now the most commonly-used mode on the HFAmateur bands. Compared with other voice modes,SSB requires a narrow bandwidth for communications.SSB also allows long distance communication withminimum transmit power. These reasons, combinedwith the fact that ...

21 6 BASIC COMMUNICATING CW TRANSMISSION CW operators know that this mode is a reliable methodof communicating under the worst conditions. Althoughit’s true that newer digital modes rival CW as beingequally as useful in poor conditions, these modes do nothave the long history of service yet nor the ...

22 6 BASIC COMMUNICATING FM TRANSMISSION FM operation on HF frequencies solves the problem ofhow to have long distance voice communication withthe finest audio quality. When combined with the full-quieting aspect of FM signals that suppress backgroundnoise on the frequency, FM can be the best method...

23 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION Usually you can communicate with other stations usingthe same frequency for receiving and transmitting. Inthis case, you select only one frequency on either VFOA or VFO B. However, there are cases where you mustselect one frequency for receiving...

24 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING FM REPEATER OPERATION Most Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separatereceive and transmit frequency. The transmit frequencymay be higher or lower than the receive frequency. Inaddition, some repeaters may require the transceiver totransmit a subtone before the repeat...

25 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING SELECTING SUBTONE FREQUENCY Some 10-meter FM repeaters require the transceiver totransmit a subtone, to prevent other repeaters on thesame frequency from locking each other up. Therequired subtone frequency depends on the repeateryou are accessing. In Europe, a 1750 Hz...

26 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING DIGITAL OPERATION Since Multimode Communications Processors (MCP)have become popular, many Amateurs enjoy operatingusing a number of digital modes. The power andvariety of Amateur radio increased greatly with the development of MCP that can use your transceiver asthe c...

27 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING AMTOR/ PACKET/ PACTOR/ G-TOR TM / CLOVER Due to their error-handling capability and speed oftransmission, these modes are more efficient thanearlier forms of digital communication by machine. Inthe case of G-TOR TM , it was developed specifically to handle the adverse ...

28 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE SSTV is now increasing in popularity as a result of thecapability of computers. Using this technique, you cantransmit and receive still monochrome or full-colorimages. Instead of trying to describe your station, justshowing it is much faster. To...

29 COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEIVING SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY In addition to turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic [UP]/[DWN] , there are several other ways to select your frequency. This section describes additional methods offrequency selection that may save you effort and time. ■ Direct Frequency...

30 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) This function allows you to copy the frequency andmodulation mode of the active VFO to the inactiveVFO. 1 Select the frequency and mode on VFO A orVFO B. 2 Press [A=B] . • The frequency and mode selected in step 1 arecopied to the inactive V...

31 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS TRANSMITTING VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching tothe transmit mode each time you want to transmit. Thetransceiver automatically switches to transmit when theVOX circuitry senses that you have begun speaking intothe microphone. Wh...

32 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) Similar to RIT, XIT provides the ability to change yourtransmit frequency by ± 9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without changing your receive frequency. If the FineTuning ( [FINE] ) function is ON, the step size is 1 Hz. 1 Press [XIT] . • “XIT” and...

33 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS MONITORING TRANSMITTED SIGNALS While operating in the SSB, FM, or AM mode,monitoring your transmitted signals is a good method forjudging intelligibility by other stations. You may use thisfunction, for example, while selecting an optimum TXequalizer profile. Use Menu No. 47 ...

34 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS CW BREAK-IN Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manuallyswitching between transmit and receive modes. Twotypes of Break-in are available, Semi Break-in and FullBreak-in. Semi Break-in: When the key contacts open, the transceiverautomatically waits for the passage of th...

35 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS CHANGING LOCKED-WEIGHT Switching Auto Weighting OFF locks the dash/dotweighting to 3:1. It is also possible to change this defaultlocked-weight. Use Menu No. 49 to select from16 ratios, in the range from 2.5:1 to 4.0:1. “2.7”, visiblewhile making selections, for example, desi...

36 IF FILTER The IF filters are designed for selecting the exact rangeof intermediate frequencies that are sent to the nextstage in the receive circuit. Interference adjacent to thedesired signal can be reduced by selecting a narrowbandwidth filter and/or shifting the center frequency ofthe filter. ...

37 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE ATTENUATOR Attenuator reduces the level of received signals. Thisfunction is useful when interference from adjacentfrequencies is strong. Press [ATT] to toggle Attenuator ON or OFF. • “ATT” appears when the function is ON. The ON/OFF setting will automatically be stored i...

38 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE Press [B.C.] to toggle Beat Cancel ON or OFF. • “BEAT CANCEL” appears when the function is ON. Note: While receiving intermittent CW signals, the transceiver sounds clicks. This does not indicate a malfunction. If attenuation is not satisfactory, press [B.C.] for 1 second...

39 MEMORY FEATURES MICROPROCESSOR MEMORY BACKUP This transceiver uses a lithium battery to retain the user-specified memory items. Switching OFF the power willnot erase the Menu setups or memory channels. Thelithium battery life is approximately 5 years. If you find the transceiver powers-up with de...

40 10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL There are two modes that allow you to retrievefrequencies and associated data that you stored in amemory channel: Memory Recall and Memory Scroll. Memory Recall: In this mode, the transceiver receives and transmitsusing a frequency that you retrieve. Yo...

41 10 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Memory-VFO Split Operation Under “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING”{page 23}, you learned split-frequency operationusing two VFOs. Recalling a split-frequency channelis another way to do split-frequency operation. If youaccess Menu No. 07 and select ON, you can alsouse a memory chan...

42 10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY TRANSFER ■ Memory ➡ VFO Transfer After retrieving frequencies and associated data inMemory Recall mode, you can copy this data to theVFO. This function is useful, for example, when thefrequency you want to monitor is near the frequencystored in a memory channel. 1 Recall...

43 10 MEMORY FEATURES STORING FREQUENCY RANGES Memory channels 90 to 99 allow you to store frequencyranges for VFO tuning and Program Scan. ProgramScan is described in the next chapter. To tune or scanfrequencies in a desired range only, store start and endfrequencies for that range in advance. 1 Pr...

44 10 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Memory Channel Lockout You can lock out Conventional memory channelsthat you prefer not to monitor during Memory Scan.Memory Scan is described in the next chapter. 1 Press [M/V] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a m...

45 10 MEMORY FEATURES RECALLING QUICK MEMORY You can recall a Quick memory channel, only whenusing VFO frequencies for both transmitting andreceiving. 1 Press QUICK MEMO [MR] . • The current memory channel number appears. • If there is no data stored in any Quick memorychannel, then this step will n...

46 SCAN Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring ofyour favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortablewith how to use all types of Scan, the monitoringflexibility gained will increase your operating efficiency. The transceiver provides the following types of Scan: PROGRAM SCAN Program Scan ...

47 11 SCAN MEMORY SCAN Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in whichyou stored frequencies (All-channel Scan) or only adesired group of memory channels (Group Scan). Scan automatically stops at a channel in which a signalis present. The transceiver remains on the samechannel for either a short t...

48 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES MICROPROCESSOR RESET If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, resettingthe microprocessor default settings may resolve theproblem. INITIAL SETTINGS For each VFO, the factory defaults for operatingfrequency and mode are as follows: • VFO A: 14.000.000 MHz/ USB • VFO B:...

49 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Consult the following table to select a function.Selecting OFF assigns no function to the button. 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Press [A/B] to select Menu A or Menu B. 3 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 41, 42, 43, 44, or 45. 4 Press [UP] , [DOWN] , Mic [UP] , or Mic [DW...

50 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ■ Transferring Data The TS-570 transceiver works as the Mastersending data to the Slave transceiver. 1 Switch ON the Transfer function on eachtransceiver. • On the TS-570, access Menu No. 36 andselect ON. For the compatible transceiver,check the instruction manual that ca...

51 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES COMPUTER CONTROL By connecting this transceiver to a computer, you canchange the computer into an electronic console fromwhich you can remotely control functions of thetransceiver. This capability makes possible remoteoperation of your transceiver from across the room,fro...

52 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER As explained in “ANTENNA CONNECTION” {page 1},matching the impedance of the coaxial cable andantenna is very important. To do this, you have thechoice of using the internal or an external tuner. Thissection describes how to use the internal tuner. ...

53 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 6 To record a message in another channel, start withstep 3. Note: ◆ To erase a message, press and hold the desired channel button,and press [CLR] . ◆ Pressing the [ ] (POWER) switch cancels recording in progress and clears the memory channel. MESSAGE PLAYBACK You can play...

54 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ■ Sending Messages 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM. • Use the same mode for transmitting andreceiving. 2 Press [VOX] to switch VOX ON or OFF. • Depending on this selection, the subsequentprocedures differ. 3 If you switch OFF VOX in step 2, press [SEND] , or press and hold Mic [P...

55 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function. Eachtime you change the transceiver mode such as VFO A/Bor Memory Recall, the transceiver automaticallyannounces the new mode. In addition, you canprogram the front panel [PF] button so...

56 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PS-53 Regulated DC PowerSupply (22.5 A) MC-43S Hand Microphone MC-60A Deluxe DesktopMicrophone MC-47 Multi-function Microphone HS-6 Small Headphones SP-23 External Speaker SP-50B Mobile Speaker MB-430 Mobile Mounting Bracket HS-5 Deluxe Headphones MC-85 Multi-function Desktop...

57 The following equipment is required for installing theoptional units. • Large Philips screwdriver • Small Philips screwdriver • 25 W pencil soldering iron (for the SO-2 unit only) REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE When installing the optional DRU-3A, VS-3, or SO-2unit, remove the bottom case first. 1 Remo...

58 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. 1 Remove the bottom case (8 screws). 2 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facinginward, and insert the VS-3 connector into thetransceiver CN16 connector. 3 Replace the bo...

60 COMPUTER The COM 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. See “APPENDIX” on page 70for information related to this ...

61 15 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT RTTY EQUIPMENT Use the ACC 2 connector to connect to the RTTY equipment. Connect the RTTY key output line to pin 2 of the ACC 2 connector. Connect the demodulation input line of the RTTY equipment to pin 3 of the ACC 2 connector. Note: Do not share a single powe...

62 15 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT MCP AND TNC Use the ACC 2 connector to connect the input/output lines from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for Packet operation, a Multimode Communications Processor (MCP) for operation on Packet, PacTOR, AMTOR, G-TOR TM , or FAX, or from a Clover interface. Al...

63 MAINTENANCE SERVICE NOTE Dear YL/OM, If you desire to correspond on a technical or operationalproblem, please make your note short, complete, and tothe point. Help us help you by providing the following: 1 Model and serial number of equipment 2 Question or problem you are having 3 Other equipment...

64 6 Adjust the TC500 trimmer to minimize the frequencydifference between the received 800 Hz tone andthe 800 Hz sidetone. 7 Re-install the protective cover on the PC board(6 screws). 8 Re-install the bottom case (8 screws). ACCESSING THE INTERNAL FUSE 1 Remove the top case (8 screws) from thetransc...

65 1 Switch ON the DC power supply. 2 Inspect the power cable. Confirmpolarities are correct.Red: positive (+); Black: negative (–) 3 Confirm the connections to the DCpower supply are secure. 4 Look for the cause of the blown fuse.After inspecting and correcting anyproblems, install a new fuse of th...

68 SPECIFICATIONS TRANSMITTER GENERAL Mode Number of memory channels Antenna impedance Supply voltage Grounding method Current Usable temperature range Frequency stability (–10 ° C ~ 50 ° C) Frequency accuracy (at room temperature) Dimensions [W x H x D](Projections included) Weight Frequency range ...

70 ● APPENDIX APPENDIX: COM CONNECTOR PROTOCOL HARDWARE DESCRIPTION This transceiver uses a full-duplex, asynchronous, serialinterface for communicating through the male 9-PINRS-232C COM connector. Bytes are constructed with 1 start bit, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (4800 bps can beconfigured for 1 o...

71 APPENDIX ● COMPUTER CONTROL COMMANDS A computer control command is composed of analphabetical command, various parameters, and theterminator that signals the end of the control command. EXAMPLE: Command to set VFO A to 7 MHz Commands can be classified as shown below: For example, note the followi...

72 ● APPENDIX ■ Alphabetical Command Table Function Command DRU or CW message playback Sets or reads transmit power. Sets or reads Speech Processor (OFF/ON). Sets or reads power (OFF/ON). Sets or reads CW RX pitch. Sets or reads RF ATT (attenuator). Clears RIT frequency. Lowers RIT frequency. Sets o...

73 APPENDIX ● ■ Parameter Table t a m r o F . o N e m a N f o . o N s t i g i D t a m r o F 1 W S 1 : 0 F F O N O : 1 2 E D O M 1 : 0 : 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 n o it c e l e s o N B S L B S U W C M F M A : 5 K S F : 6 R - W C : 7 : 8 n o it c e l e s o N R - K S F : 9 3 N O I T C N U F 1 : 0 : 1 : 2 A O F V ...

74 ● APPENDIX ■ Menu Selection Table for “EX” Command u n e M . o N m e t I u n e M r e t e m a r a P 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 s s e n t h g i r b y a l p s i D F F O 4 d 3 d 2 d 1 d 1 0 l e v e l t u p t u o p e e B ...

75 APPENDIX ● READING COMMAND TABLES q Command w Name e Function of the command r The format of the Set command is shown. When oblique lines are drawn in the 1st and 2nd columns, there is no Set command. t The format of the command for reading the transceiver’s current status is shown. When oblique ...

82 INDEX AGC ........................................... 30AM Transmitting ........................... 22 Amplifier, Linear Connection (REMOTE) .......... 61 AMTOR Connection (ACC 2) ............... 62Operation ............................... 27 Antenna Connection .............................. 1Fee...