Page 2 - WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED; Furthermore, a system of advisories is used as follows:; NOTICE TO THE USER; APPLICABLE MODEL; This manual applies to the following model:; Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System; Instruction
WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED The writing conventions described below have beenfollowed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessaryrepetition. This format is less confusing for the reader.Reviewing the following information now will reduceyour learning period. That means less time will bespent rea...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; b) Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the
i PRECAUTIONS Please read all safety and operating instructions beforeusing this transceiver. For best results, be aware of allwarnings on the transceiver and follow the providedoperating instructions. Retain these safety andoperating instructions for future reference. 1 Power Sources Connect this t...
Page 4 - ii; CONTENTS
ii CONTENTS DUAL DIGITAL VFOs ............................................ 19 SELECTING VFOS ([RX A], [RX B]) .................. 19EQUALIZING VFO FREQUENCIES ([A=B]) ...... 20 SELECTING MODE ............................................... 20 SELECTING FREQUENCY ................................... 20...
Page 5 - iii; CHAPTER 7; COMPUTER; CHAPTER 8; Memory; SCAN
iii FM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 38 FM REPEATER OPERATION ............................ 38 Selecting Subtone Frequency ....................... 39Continuous or Burst Subtones? .................... 39 AM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 40 DIGI...
Page 6 - iv
iv VS-2 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT ........................ 75 SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATEDCRYSTAL OSCILLATOR (TCXO) .......................... 76 SPECIFICATIONS 77 APPENDICES 79 APPENDIX A: LEARNING ABOUT DSP ............... 79 APPENDIX B: PROPAGATION INFORMATION .... 80 STANDARD TIME AND INFORMATIONST...
Page 7 - INTRODUCTION; Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications; was developed by a team of engineers; KENWOOD; family to join you in this; FEATURES; Accessory
1 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 andinnovation in KENWOOD HF transceivers. Taking maximum advantage of Digital SignalProcessing technology, the TS-870S intr...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; ANTENNA CONNECTION; antenna of good quality to let; EXT RX ANT; jack can be used to connect; LINE; Transmission Line
2 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...
Page 9 - power connector on the transceiver Rear; REPLACING FUSES; INSTALLATION; GROUND CONNECTION; DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION; Fuse Location; Supplied Accessory
3 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 ...
Page 10 - ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS; FRONT PANEL; Use headphones having 4 to 32; REAR PANEL
4 2 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...
Page 11 - RTTY; , and connect the demodulation input of your RTTY equipment to; REMOTE; connector; Function
5 ■ Computer Interface (COM) This connector allows you to directly connect a computer or dumb terminal by using an RS-232C cable terminatedwith a female 9-pin connector. No external hardware interface is required between your computer and thetransceiver if your computer has an unused RS-232C serial ...
Page 12 - IF OUT 1
6 2 INSTALLATION ■ Antenna Tuner (AT) If using an external AT-300 antenna tuner, connect it here using the cable supplied with the antenna tuner. TheAT-300 must be connected to ANT 1 ; it will not function if connected to ANT 2 . ■ SM-230 Station Monitor (IF OUT 1) Connect a cable from the IF OUT 1 ...
Page 14 - RECEIVING; AF; YOUR FIRST QSO; q r
YOUR FIRST QSO 8 RECEIVING 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED Note: Only those buttons and controls required to briefly try the 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 countercloc...
Page 15 - TRANSMITTING; MIC
9 YOUR FIRST QSO TRANSMITTING 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED • The tuner should stop in less thanapproximately 20 seconds, and “ON AIR” and“AT TUNE” should go out. • If the tuner continues to search for a match andcannot match the transceiver with your antennasystem correctly, stop and check your antennasyste...
Page 16 - GETTING ACQUAINTED
10 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL q (POWER) switch Press and hold down briefly to switch the transceiverpower ON. Press again to switch OFF the power{page 19}. w ATT DOWN/UP buttons Press either button to step up or down through theavailable receive signal attenuator selections. Theattenuator is O...
Page 18 - ENTER
12 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED @6 Programmable Function buttons The functions of these four buttons are selected andassigned by you so you can customize the transceiveras you like {page 63}. The factory default assignmentsare as follows: ENTER button Used when entering frequencies via the keypad{page 22}. ...
Page 20 - MICROPHONE
14 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED $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 thedesired memory channel {page 55}. The control is alsoused for selecting boundaries for the Automatic Modefunction {page 48} and for selecting Menu num...
Page 22 - lights while the attenuator is switched ON.; Either; DISPLAY; we
16 o AGC Lights while the Automatic Gain Control function is ON{page 44}. !0 AUTO Lights while Automatic is selected for the AutomaticGain 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}. !3 ...
Page 23 - In all modes except SSB and AM, lights after the
17 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED !5 MENU Lights while Menu mode is being accessed. Flasheswhen the Menu has been temporarily reset {page 24}. !6 A/B “A” lights while Menu A is being accessed. “B” lightswhile Menu B is being accessed {page 24}. !7 SPLIT Lights while a different transmit and receive frequencya...
Page 25 - OPERATING BASICS; ADJUSTING SQUELCH
19 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 light. Pressing [ ] (POWER) too long, switches the power OFF. If...
Page 26 - OPERATING BASICS; SELECTING FREQUENCY; A Manual Tuning; CHANGING BANDS; SELECTING MODE; Tuning
20 4 OPERATING BASICS SELECTING FREQUENCY There are two methods to select a frequency that areexplained in the following sections: A Manual Tuning Change to the correct band or use the 1MHz Stepfunction to get close to the desired frequency. Thenuse the M.CH/VFO.CH control for coarse tuning and the ...
Page 27 - Changing Step Sizes; FINE TUNING; QUICK CHANGES
21 ■ 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 sizeautomatically defaults to 9 kHz (U.S.A./ Canadaversions: 10 kHz) fo...
Page 28 - FRONT PANEL METER; Displays; DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY
22 FRONT PANEL METER The multifunction meter measures the parameters in thefollowing table. Peak readings for the S-meter, ALC,SWR, COMP, and PWR functions are held forapproximately 2.5 seconds if Menu No. 09 (P HOLD) isON. Pressing the [METER] button cycles through the functions as shown below: Rec...
Page 29 - SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER; Mode
23 For more specific procedures, refer to instructions foreach mode in “COMMUNICATING” beginning onpage 29. MICROPHONE GAIN The MIC gain control must be adjusted any time the SSB (LSB or USB) or AM mode is used without speechprocessing. Set the MIC gain control so that the ALC meter reads within the...
Page 30 - MENU SETUP; MENU ACCESS; QUICK MENU FUNCTION; Programming the Quick Menu; TEMPORARY MENU RESETTING
24 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...
Page 31 - MENU SETUP; MENU CONFIGURATION
25 000102 03 04 05 06 07 080910 11 121314 1516 17 1819 20 21 22 2324 252627 Menu A or B selectionAGC mode: Manual (OFF), Automatic (ON)Automatic AGC release time for SSB mode• 1 (Slow) → 20 (Fast) Automatic AGC release time for CW mode• 1 (Slow) → 20 (Fast) Automatic AGC release time for FSK mode• 1...
Page 34 - Beat Cancel and response time
28 5 MENU SETUP CROSS REFERENCE FOR MENUFUNCTIONS Use this table arranged by subject to help you locate thefunction that you are interested in checking or changing.Consult “MENU CONFIGURATION” {page 25} for moredetail for each function. Function Menu No. 6059615758 4342444152 636264 49 00 34 202119 ...
Page 35 - SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE; SSTV FREQUENCIES; COMMUNICATING; SSB TRANSMISSION
29 USB AGC AUTO S 9 7 5 3 1 10 25 50 FILTER ALC 0 20 40 100 60 W dB SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE SSTV complements SSB operating since a voicecontact is established first before pictures areexchanged. Though once a specialty mode involving avery small percentage of Amateurs, slow scan televisionis now inc...
Page 36 - SWITCHING TX/RX MANUALLY; CW TRANSMISSION; CAR; TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY; MONI; COMMUNICATING
30 CW AGC AUTO S 9 7 5 3 1 10 25 50 FILTER ALC 0 20 40 100 60 W dB CW AGC AUTO The following selections are available: • 400 ~ 1000 Hz inclusive in 50 Hz steps Note: Changing the RX pitch frequency does not shift the center frequency of the receive filter pass band. If a CW signal becomesinaudible, ...
Page 37 - DELAY; Setting Delay Time; DELAY
31 CW R AGC AUTO CW AGC AUTO VOX SEMI CW AGC AUTO 1 Select CW mode by pressing [CW/–R] . • “CW” lights. 2 Press [VOX] to switch ON the Break-in function. • “VOX” and either “SEMI” or “FULL” lightsdepending on whether Semi or Full Break-in waslast selected. 3 If “SEMI” lights, press [FULL/SEMI] to to...
Page 38 - Learning Outline; Activity
32 6 COMMUNICATING ELECTRONIC KEYER The keyer supplied with the TS-870S is a full-featuredK-1 Logikey keyer that will delight anybody that respectsa good keyer. A great deal of information on using thiskeyer is provided in this manual, not because it isdifficult to use, but because it has an incredi...
Page 39 - KEY SPEED; Multiple-Button Functions; To check Emulation option:; To change Emulation option:; Press
33 6 COMMUNICATING Function Name Buttons Description Decrement Function Hand-key Inquiry Kill Playback (in progress) Reset Reverse Tune The keyer acknowledges with "D", then decrements the serial number. The keyer acknowledges with "F", then waits for paddle entry of the desired comm...
Page 40 - Storing CW Messages; Using Real Time mode:; CW Message Playback; To check a message without transmitting:
34 6 COMMUNICATING ■ Storing CW Messages The two modes available for storing messages areCharacter mode and Real Time mode. Eachmessage may be as long as you want provided thatthe total of all four messages including spaces doesnot exceed about 220 characters. You must use theinternal keyer to use t...
Page 41 - Erasing CW Messages; To check an Inquiry function:
35 6 COMMUNICATING ■ Erasing CW Messages 1 To erase a memory channel’s message, press itsassociated button ( [CH 1] or [CH 2] or [CH 3] or [CH 4] ) until you hear a tone. • The keyer will send the letter “C” or “R”depending whether you are in Character orReal Time mode. 2 Press the same memory chann...
Page 42 - Function Commands
36 6 COMMUNICATING ■ Function Commands Commands to the keyer are entered in Morse code using your paddle. The keyer disables output keying. Whenthe function is complete, output keying is enabled, and the previous operating speed is restored. 1 Press [CH 1]+[CH 2] . • The keyer will send “F”. 2 Send ...
Page 43 - Serial Number Options; Embedded Functions; Description
37 Note: You can play back a message to listen to the Embedded function by simply pressing [CH 1] , or [CH 2] , or [CH 3] , or [CH 4] for the channel that contains the Embedded function. ■ Serial Number Options The “Zd” command selects 1 of 10 options forsending zeros and nines in a contest serial n...
Page 44 - FM TRANSMISSION
38 FM AGC AUTO FM AGC AUTO FM TRANSMISSION FM operation on HF frequencies solves the problem ofhow to have long distance voice communication withthe finest audio quality. When combined with thefull-quieting aspect of FM signals that suppressbackground noise on the frequency, FM can be the bestmethod...
Page 45 - Continuous or Burst Subtones?; ARRL 10-METER BAND PLAN; To send a Subtone that is stored in memory:; Selecting Subtone Frequency
39 FM AGC AUTO SPLIT RIT TONE XIT FM AGC AUTO European Operation: In Europe, a 1750 Hz tone is generally used to access repeaters. Select the Subtone frequency you require via MenuNo. 57 (SUB.TONE). The available choices areshown in the table. ■ Continuous or Burst Subtones? In addition to selecting...
Page 46 - AM TRANSMISSION; DIGITAL OPERATION
40 FSK AGC AUTO S 9 7 5 3 1 10 25 50 FILTER ALC 0 20 40 100 60 W dB AM AGC AUTO 6 COMMUNICATING AM TRANSMISSION Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its ownadvantages. Although long distance DX contacts maybe less common while using AM, the superior audioquality characteristic of AM operation ...
Page 47 - Meaning; IARU Region 1
41 4 Following the instructions provided with your MCP orRTTY equipment, enter the key sequence at yourRTTY keyboard to select the transmit mode. • The “ON AIR” indicator lights. • You may instead press [SEND] to manually select transmit. 5 Adjust the CAR control so that the meter reads in the ALC z...
Page 48 - PACKET FREQUENCIES; SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION; FM; Data Rate
42 USB AGC AUTO SPLIT RIT Shown below are the data rates and types ofmodulation used for HF Packet operation: Note : In some countries, F2 modulation at 1200 bps may be used on the 10-meter band. Consult your national Amateur radioorganization to obtain band plans that specify where in each bandvari...
Page 49 - SATELLITE OPERATION
43 USB AGC AUTO SPLIT RIT 6 COMMUNICATING TF-SET (TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SET) [TF-SET] allows you to quickly check or adjust your transmit frequency without changing your receivefrequency. 1 Press and hold [TF-SET] . • Without changing your receive frequency, you arenow receiving on your transmit freque...
Page 50 - Changing AGC; Changing AF AGC; OPERATING AIDS; SSB; Default; AF AGC
44 USB AGC AUTO SPLIT RIT USB AGC AUTO SPLIT RIT The TS-870S will take charge of setting the AGC, usingindependent release times that you specify for eachmode. Or, you can have total control by manuallyadjusting the AGC yourself from the Front Panel. Whenreceiving strong signals in AM mode with the ...
Page 51 - OPERATING AIDS; Microphone Input Level Adjustment; TRANSMIT INHIBIT
45 USB AGC AUTO TONE XIT USB AGC AUTO TONE XIT USB VOX AGC AUTO 7 OPERATING AIDS TRANSMITTING VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching tothe transmit mode each time that you want to transmit.The transceiver automatically switches to transmit whenthe VOX circui...
Page 52 - CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING; PROC
46 USB AGC AUTO MONI USB AGC AUTO PROC 8 Press [METER] to select the COMP function to allow you to monitor the compression while transmitting. 9 To switch OFF the processor, press [PROC] again. • “PROC” goes out. Note: Input audio that is controlled by the AGC will be clipped. Therefore, when mixing...
Page 53 - Microphone AGC; BANDWIDTH/ BANDSHIFT TABLE
47 CUSTOMIZING TRANSMIT SIGNALCHARACTERISTICS (SSB/AM) The quality of your transmitted signal is importantregardless which on-the-air activity you pursue.However, it’s easy to be casual and overlook this factsince you don’t listen to your own signal. The followingsub-sections provide information tha...
Page 54 - USING AUTOMATIC MODE; AUTOMATIC MODE; AUTOMATIC MODE BOUNDARIES
48 USB AUTO CW AUTO CW AUTO 7 OPERATING AIDS 3 Press [ENTER] , then enter the frequency via the keypad. Alternatively, you can enter the frequenciesby using the Tuning control or Mic [UP]/[DWN] . Pressing [UP] or [DOWN] on the Front Panel changes the frequency in 1 MHz steps. • “– –.– – 0.00” appear...
Page 55 - AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER; PRESET BANDS FOR INTERNAL TUNER; Range
49 AGC AUTO LSB AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER You have the choice of using the internal tuner, anexternal AT-300 tuner, or both. Note: ◆ The antenna tuners will not tune outside the authorized transmitlimits of Amateur bands. ◆ If an external AT-300 tuner is connected, the internal tuner isbypassed when t...
Page 56 - COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS; Setting
50 CW AGC AUTO from another room, or, when coupled with othercommercially available products and where lawful, fromanother city via a telephone connection. The list of applications is large and expanding, and islimited only by the imagination of softwareprogrammers. In short, the COM connector adds ...
Page 57 - DSP TOOLS; REJECTING INTERFERENCE; Before adjusting IF Shift:
51 CW AGC AUTO CTRL SHIFT DSP TOOLS SLOPE TUNING (SSB/AM) Changing the positions of the LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls while in SSB or AM mode changes the cut-offfrequencies for the receive pass band. Controlling thepass band in this way allows you to eliminate adjacentfrequency interference. Turn t...
Page 58 - ADAPTIVE FILTERS; Default values; REJECTING INTERFERENCE
52 CW AGC AUTO NB WIDTH AUTO NOTCH (SSB) Auto Notch automatically locates and attenuatesinterfering tones within the receive pass band. Thisfunction operates digitally at the IF level, hence it canaffect your S-meter reading, and may affect (slightlyattenuate) your desired signal. If interfering ton...
Page 59 - SETTING SPAC TIME; NOISE BLANKER; ATTENUATOR
53 LSB AGC AUTO CW AIP AGC AUTO USB AGC AUTO NB WIDTH NOISE REDUCTION (SSB/CW/FSK/AM) Menu No. 13 (LINE.ENH) determines whether the LineEnhance function (an adaptive filter) or the SPAC filter isused. When using the Line Enhance function, switchMenu No. 18 (TRACK) to ON. The SPAC filter worksbetter ...
Page 60 - MEMORY FEATURES; MICROPROCESSOR MEMORY BACKUP; CONVENTIONAL OR QUICK MEMORY?; MEMORY CHANNEL DATA; Channels 00 ~ 98 can store the following:; MEMORY CHANNEL STORAGE; Simplex Channels
54 M. CH M. SCR AGC AUTO M. CH M. SCR AGC AUTO 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.Lithium battery life is approximately 5 years. If yo...
Page 61 - MEMORY FEATURES; Split-Frequency Channels; MEMORY CHANNEL RECALL; Quick Channel Search; Programmed Channel Search:
55 M. CH USB AGC AUTO USB AGC AUTO SPLIT RIT M. CH USB M. SCR AGC AUTO M. CH M. SCR AGC AUTO 9 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Split-Frequency Channels 1 Using VFO A, select a receive frequency andmode. 2 Using VFO B, select a transmit frequency andmode. 3 Press [RX A], [TX B] to select split-frequency mode. • Th...
Page 62 - MEMORY TRANSFER; Temporary Frequency Changes; MEMORY CHANNEL SCROLL; Type of Memory Channel; RX TX RX TX
56 M. CH USB M. SCR AGC AUTO MEMORY TRANSFER ■ Memory \ VFO Transfers This function transfers the contents of the currentmemory channel to the currently selected VFO. ATone frequency stored in a memory channel is nottransferred to the VFO since the Tone is set viaMenu No. 57 (SUB.TONE) when in VFO m...
Page 63 - ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS; Full Reset; Channel to Channel Transfers
57 M. CH CW AGC AUTO M. CH FSK M. SCR AGC AUTO M. CH USB AGC AUTO Note: ◆ If a memory channel is recalled, then the recalled data ischanged but not saved to the memory channel, pressing [M.IN] in Step 5 transfers the new data to the destination memory channel. ◆ In the FM mode, when channel 99 is co...
Page 64 - Confirming Start/End Frequencies
58 M. CH CW AGC AUTO M. CH USB PRG AGC AUTO M. CH FSK AGC AUTO M. CH USB PRG AGC AUTO M. CH M. SCR PRG AGC AUTO M. CH USB M. SCR AGC AUTO USB AGC AUTO USB AGC AUTO 9 MEMORY FEATURES STORING SCAN LIMITS IN CH 99 Although the Scan function is discussed fully in the nextchapter, here you will learn how...
Page 65 - QUICK MEMORY
59 M. CH CW AGC AUTO M. CH CW AGC AUTO M. CH FSK AGC AUTO M. CH FSK AGC AUTO M. CH CW AGC AUTO 9 MEMORY FEATURES QUICK MEMORY Quick memory stores a maximum of five frequencies ina stack arrangement. As each new frequency is stored,all previously stored frequencies are bumped to theirnext respective ...
Page 66 - PROGRAM SCAN; SCAN HOLD; CONFIRMING START/END LIMITS
60 Scan is a useful feature for hands-off monitoring of yourfavorite frequencies. After becoming comfortable withhow to use all types of Scan, the monitoring flexibilitygained will increase your operating efficiency. This transceiver provides the following types of Scan: PROGRAM SCAN The Program Sca...
Page 67 - MEMORY SCAN; BUSY FREQUENCY STOP; Scan Resume Methods; SQL
61 10 SCAN MEMORY SCAN Memory Scan scans all memory channels containingdata (All-channel Scan) or only a group of channelsspecified by you (Group Scan). This type of scanalways ascends up through the channel numbers; thedirection of scan cannot be changed. While scanning, ifyou want to skip over som...
Page 68 - SETTING SCAN SPEED; Weight Value; GROUP SCAN; MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT
62 M. CH USB AGC AUTO SETTING SCAN SPEED Scan speed can be changed through 9 steps using the RIT/XIT control. A weight value of the form “Pn” appears on the Display during Scan. “n” is a numberfrom 1 to 9 that acts as a speed reference number.Turning the RIT/XIT control clockwise decreases the scan ...
Page 69 - MICROPROCESSOR RESET; INITIAL SETTINGS; SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2; OPERATOR CONVENIENCES; PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION BUTTONS; VFO A; BANDS FOR ANT 1/ ANT 2 SELECTION
63 MICROPROCESSOR RESET If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning,initializing the microprocessor and its memory mayresolve the problem. INITIAL SETTINGS These are the factory default settings for each VFO andthe memory channels: PARTIAL RESET Do a partial reset if a button or control does not ...
Page 70 - ASSIGNING FUNCTIONS; LOCK FUNCTION; BEEP FUNCTION; 1 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES; No function assigned; ATT; Buttons NOT Locked
64 USB F. LOCK AGC AUTO ASSIGNING FUNCTIONS 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Turn the M.CH/VFO.CH control to select Menu No. 45, 46, 47, or 48. 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 from Menu mode. • If the power is...
Page 71 - DISPLAY DIMMER; QUICK DATA TRANSFER; SETTING UP; Equipment Needed; COM; Morse Code Output; Morse
65 BUTTON CONFIRMATION This handy function audibly alerts you each time abutton is pressed. In most cases, a single beep isemitted. However, when selecting an operating mode,you have the choice of choosing via Menu No. 36(BP. MODE) either a single beep or a Morse codeabbreviation for the mode select...
Page 72 - Receiving Data; VFO; GND; Pin; Connections; connector or the ACC 1 connector on the; USING QUICK TRANSFER; Transferring Data
66 11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ■ Receiving Data There are two ways that the Slave can receive thedata from the Master: • Quick memory 1(TS-450S/690S: channel 00), or • VFO This choice is made on the Slave transceiver. Onthe TS-870S, Menu No. 55 (DIRECT) can be set toOFF to receive data into Quick memor...
Page 73 - MESSAGE PLAYBACK; Checking Messages
67 USB VOX AGC AUTO USB AGC AUTO 11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM(OPTIONAL) The DRU-3 DRS unit allows you to recordapproximately 15 seconds of audio per channel on up to4 channels. The audio is input via your transceivermicrophone. Once recorded, the audio can then betransmitt...
Page 74 - VOICE SYNTHESIZER ANNOUNCEMENTS; CONTINUOUS MULTI-CHANNEL PLAYBACK; Displayed
68 11 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES VS-2 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) When equipped with the VS-2 Voice Synthesizer unit,the TS-870S can announce displayed information. AProgrammable Function (PF) button must be assignedthe VOICE function to use the Voice Synthesizer. Referto “PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION BUTTONS”...
Page 75 - MAINTENANCE; SERVICE NOTE; CLEANING
69 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...
Page 76 - 2 MAINTENANCE; INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS; REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION
70 DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT (OPTIONAL) RECORD LEVEL ADJUSTMENT AT-300 EXTERNAL TUNER (OPTIONAL) FUSE LOCATION 12 MAINTENANCE INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION Note: The transceiver is adjusted at the factory prior to shipping. Unless necessary, DO NOT perform this adjustment. ...
Page 77 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem Symptom
71 12 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficultiesare usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incompleteprogramming. These problem symptoms a...
Page 80 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
74 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MC-80 Desktop Microphone MC-85 Multi-function DesktopMicrophone MC-90 DSP-compatible DesktopMicrophone AT-300 Automatic Antenna Tuner HS-5 Deluxe Headphones HS-6 Small Headphones SP-31 External Speaker DRU-3 Digital Recording Unit SO-2 Temperature-compensated CrystalOscillato...
Page 81 - INSTALLING OPTIONS; REMOVING THE CASE; TOP CASE; DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT; EQUIPMENT REQUIRED; VS-2 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT
75 VS-2 ENGLISH CN6 Cover A INSTALLING OPTIONS REMOVING THE CASE TOP CASE 1 Remove the screws (10 screws). 2 Lift off the top case. BOTTOM CASE 1 Remove the screws (12 screws). 2 Lift off the bottom case. DRU-3 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT CAUTION: Switch OFF the power and unplug the DC power cable before...
Page 82 - Unplug CN407 (wired to the; AT; connector on the; Replace the top case and re-install its screws; 4 INSTALLING OPTIONS; Large Phillips screwdriver
76 4 Unplug CN407 (wired to the AT connector on the Rear Panel) from the circuit board. Lift up Cover B,and remove the small SO-2 board from thecompartment below. 5 Insert the SO-2 unit into the SO-2 board. Solder thefive pins on the unit to the board. 6 Slide the small switch on the SO-2 board in t...
Page 83 - SPECIFICATIONS; TRANSMITTER
77 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 Outp...
Page 85 - APPENDICES; APPENDIX A: LEARNING ABOUT DSP
79 APPENDICES ● that different signal and band conditions can producedifferent results. Try not to come to any conclusionsabout which settings are best at this early stage. Keepan open mind until you’ve done a lot moreexperimenting on various bands with differentpropagation conditions. Widen the rec...
Page 86 - STANDARD TIME AND INFORMATION STATIONS; Call sign; CW Message; HF BEACONS; Location
80 ● APPENDICES APPENDIX B: PROPAGATIONINFORMATION STANDARD TIME AND INFORMATION STATIONS Besides providing an extremely accurate time sourceand other information, stations WWV and WWVH, in thecontinental U.S.A. and Hawaii respectively, deliverpropagation announcements every hour in addition toactin...
Page 89 - CONTROL OPERATION
83 APPENDICES ● CONTROL OPERATION Most computers handle data in the form of “bits” and“bytes”. A bit is the smallest piece of information thatthe computer can handle. A byte is composed of eightbits. This is the most convenient form for mostcomputer data. This data may be sent in the form ofeither s...
Page 90 - PARAMETER DESCRIPTION; BAD COMMAND EXAMPLES:; IS1000 Not enough parameters specified; PARAMETER TABLE
84 ● APPENDICES PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Parameters are used to specify information necessaryto implement the desired command. The parametersto be used for each command are predetermined. Thenumber of digits assigned to each parameter is alsopredetermined. If a particular parameter is notapplicable to ...
Page 91 - TYPES OF COMMANDS; SUBTONE TABLE FOR FORMAT NO.14; TERMINATOR
85 APPENDICES ● TYPES OF COMMANDS Commands can be classified as shown below: For example, note the following in the case of the FAcommand (Frequency of VFO A): • To set the frequency to 7 MHz, the followingcommand is sent from the computer to thetransceiver: “FA00007000000;” (Set Command) • To read ...
Page 92 - ERROR MESSAGES; • Command syntax was incorrect.
86 ● APPENDICES ERROR MESSAGES In addition to the Answer Command, the transceiver cansend the following error messages: COMMAND USE PRECAUTIONS 1 Do not use the control characters 00 to 1Fh sincethey are either ignored or cause a “?” answer. 2 Program execution may be delayed while turning the Tunin...
Page 93 - MENU SELECTION TABLE FOR “EX” COMMAND, PARAMETER 36; Menu
87 APPENDICES ● MENU SELECTION TABLE FOR “EX” COMMAND, PARAMETER 36 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45/ 46/ 47/ 48 49 50 MENU.A/B AUT/MAN AGC SSB/ AGC CW/ AGC FSK/ AGC AM AF.AGC AF.AGC.LV RX AT ...
Page 95 - READING COMMAND TABLES
89 APPENDICES ● READING COMMAND TABLES q Command w Name e Function of the command r The format of the 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 li...
Page 98 - Parameter Format Parameter function; M C; MEMORY CHANNEL
92 ● APPENDICES 1 Sets or reads transmit monitor level. ML TRANSMIT MONITOR LEVEL 2 Parameter Format Parameter function P1 46 TRANSMITMONITORLEVEL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Input Function Output Set Read Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 M L P1 M L P1 ; M L ; 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1...
Page 102 - INDEX
96 INDEX Accessories Connecting ............................ 4Connector (ACC 2) ................ 7Optional, Available ................. 74Optional, Installing .................. 75Supplied ................................ 1 Adjustments, Internal .................. 70Advanced Intercept Point ...........