Kenwood TS-870S instruction manual Parameter Description, BAD Command Examples, Parameter Table

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PARAMETER DESCRIPTION

Parameters are used to specify information necessary to implement the desired command. The parameters to be used for each command are predetermined. The number of digits assigned to each parameter is also predetermined. If a particular parameter is not applicable to the TS-870S, the parameter digits should be filled using any character except the ASCII control codes (00 to 1Fh) and the terminator (;).

BAD COMMAND EXAMPLES:

IS1000; Not enough parameters specified (No direction given for the IF shift)

IS+100; Not enough digits

(Only three frequency digits given)

IS_+_1000; Unnecessary characters between parameters

IS+10000; Too many digits

(Five frequency digits given)

PARAMETER TABLE

For-

Name

No. of

 

Format

 

mat

 

 

Digits

 

 

No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

SW

1

0: OFF

1: ON

 

 

 

 

 

2

MODE

1

0: No mode

5: AM

 

Note: Applicable to

 

1:

LSB

6:

FSK

 

Single Beep and

 

2:

USB

7:

CW-R

 

Morse abbreviation

 

3:

CW

8:

No Mode

 

modes.

 

4: FM

9:

FSK-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

FUNCTION

1

0: VFO A

 

 

 

 

 

1: VFO B

 

 

 

 

 

2: MEMORY

 

 

 

 

 

4

FREQUENCY

11

Represented in Hz.

 

 

 

Ex.: 00014230000 is

 

 

 

 

14.230 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

5

RIT/XIT

5

The first digit is "+" or "–",

 

FREQUENCY

 

and the remaining four

 

 

 

digits indicate the

 

 

 

 

frequency in Hz.

 

 

 

 

Ex.: +5320 is +5.32 kHz

 

 

 

 

"_" can be used for

 

 

 

 

"+".

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

MEMORY

2

Represented using

 

CHANNEL

 

00~99.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

MEMORY

1

0: Receive

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

1: Transmit

 

 

 

SPLIT DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

MEMORY

1

0: Not locked out

 

LOCKOUT

 

1: Locked out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

TX/RX

1

0:

Receive

 

 

 

 

 

1:

Transmit

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

TONE NUMBER

2

Represents the Tone

 

 

 

number (01~39). See

 

 

 

the Subtone Table on

 

 

 

page 85.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

MODEL

3

Represents the type of

 

NUMBER

 

transceiver. The

 

 

 

 

TS-870S number is 015.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For-

Name

No. of

 

 

Format

mat

 

 

Digits

 

 

No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

METER VALUE

4

Represented using

 

 

 

0000 (min.)~

 

 

 

0030 (max.). Relative

 

 

 

values are output.

 

 

 

 

 

24

METER

1

0:

No selection

 

SWITCH

 

1:

SWR

 

 

 

2:

COMP

 

 

 

3:

ALC

 

 

 

 

27

PLAYBACK

1

0: Not playing back. A

 

CHANNEL

 

 

Set command

 

 

 

 

cancels playback.

 

 

 

1:

Channel 1

 

 

 

2:

Channel 2

 

 

 

3:

Channel 3

 

 

 

4:

Channel 4

 

 

 

 

 

30

ANTENNA

1

0:

Antenna tuner thru

 

TUNER

 

1:

Antenna tuner in-line

 

 

 

 

31

GAIN

3

Represented using

 

 

 

000 (min.)~255 (max.).

 

 

 

 

32

AI NUMBER

1

0: AI OFF

 

 

 

1:

IF command outputs

 

 

 

 

its Answer command

 

 

 

 

periodically.

 

 

 

2:

 

For parameter

 

 

 

 

changes, the

 

 

 

 

corresponding

 

 

 

 

Answer command is

 

 

 

 

output.

 

 

 

3: Both 1 and 2.

 

 

 

 

33

ANTENNA

1

1: ANT 1

 

NUMBER

 

2: ANT 2

34

CW BREAK-IN

1

1: Semi break-in ON

 

 

 

2: Full break-in ON

35

MENU NUMBER

3

Represented using

 

 

 

000~068.

36

MENU

4

See table on page 87.

 

SELECTION

 

 

 

 

37

RECEIVE

8

Represented using

 

FILTER

 

00000000~FFFFFFFDh.

 

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

38

FILTER WIDTH

4

Represented in units of

 

 

 

10 Hz using 0000~9999.

39

AGC TIME

3

Represented using

CONSTANT

 

000 (min.)~255 (max.).

 

 

 

 

 

000~005: OFF

 

IF SHIFT

1

"+":

Upward freq. shift

40

DIRECTION

"Ð":

(or "_")

 

 

 

Not used (error

 

 

 

 

 

occurs).

 

 

 

 

 

IF SHIFT

4

Represented in Hz using

41

FREQUENCY

0000~9999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

84

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Contents TS-870S Applicable Model Writing Conventions FollowedKEY2 Power Lines Power SourcesPower Cable Protection CleaningContents Memory Features Rejecting InterferenceScan Installing Options MaintenanceOptional Accessories Specifications AppendicesSupplied Accessories DSP Maximum SIGNAL/ Minimum NoiseFeatures IntroductionInstallation Antenna ConnectionTransmission Line MHz 14 MHz 30 MHz Ground Connection DC Power Supply ConnectionInstallation Lightning ProtectionAccessory Connections Front PanelRear Panel Linear Amplifier Remote Computer Interface COMRtty Equipment Rtty and ACC Pin FunctionAccessory Equipment ACC Antenna Tuner ATSM-230 Station Monitor if OUT PKS Pin No. Pin NameANO GND PSQ Smet PKDYour First QSO First QSO Front Panel Getting Acquainted6KEY Speed control @4QUICK Memo M.IN button@5QUICK Memo MR button LSB/USB button @7Tuning controlEnter button CW/ÐR button#5TX EQ. button #3BEAT Cancel buttonRX M.CH button #6FILTER LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls$7M.CH/VFO.CH control Microphone$4RIT/XIT control UP/DWN buttonsRear Panel 1PROC Display0AUTO 2MONI8RIT 5MENU7SPLIT 9TONE#4FSK #2ON AIR#3AT Tune #7M.SCRAdjusting Squelch Switching Power ON/OFFAdjusting Volume Operating BasicsSelecting Mode Operating Basics Equalizing VFO Frequencies A=BChanging Bands Operating Basics Fine TuningQuick Changes Changing Step SizesFront Panel Meter Operating Basics Direct Frequency EntryMeter on Transmit Carrier Level Selecting Transmit PowerTransmitting Microphone GainMenu Access Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Temporary Menu ResettingMenu Item Function Selections Default Menu ConfigurationMenu Setup LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controlsM.CH/VFO.CH control Setting Baud Rate bps Stop Bits Cross Reference for Menu Functions Slow Scan TV/ Facsimile CommunicatingSSB Transmission Sstv FrequenciesCommunicating Switching TX/RX ManuallyCW Transmission TX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch FrequencyFull BREAK-IN Setting Delay TimeCommunicating Semi BREAK-IN CW Reverse ReceiveActivity Consult Function DefaultCommunicating Electronic Keyer KEY Speed controlMultiple-Button Functions Emulation OptionsStoring CW Messages CW Message PlaybackInquiry Functions Inquiry Command DescriptionErasing CW Messages To check an Inquiry function Press CH 3+CHFunction Commands Press CH 1+CHEmbedded Functions Serial Number OptionsOption d Leading Other Nines Press RX B or RX a FM TransmissionFM Repeater Operation Press RX a or RX BSelecting Subtone Frequency Continuous or Burst Subtones?Arrl 10-METER Band Plan AM Transmission Digital OperationRtty Frequency Shift Keying Rtty Frequencies ERROR-CHECKING Modes AMTOR/ PACKET/ PACTOR/ G-TOR/ CloverMode Meaning AmtorSPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation Packet FrequenciesCommunicating TF-SET Transmit Frequency SET Satellite OperationReceiving RIT Receive Incremental TuningOperating Aids AGC Automatic Gain ControlVOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit XIT Transmit Incremental TuningOperating Aids Transmit InhibitChanging Frequency While Transmitting Mode Transmit Sampling PointOperating Aids Speech Processor SSB/AM Transmit MonitorEqualizing Transmit Audio Changing Transmit BandwidthTransmit Bandshift Microphone AGCUsing Automatic Mode Automatic ModeAutomatic Mode Boundaries Press MENU+Automatic Antenna Tuner Presetting Internal Tuner onlyPreset Bands for Internal Tuner Internal TunerOperating Aids AT-300 External Tuner Optional Communication ParametersMenu No Baud Rate Stop Bits DSP Tools Slope Tuning SSB/AMRejecting Interference If Shift CWAuto Notch SSB CW/FSK/FM Beat Cancel SSB/AMRejecting Interference Adaptive FiltersAIP Advanced Intercept Point Setting Spac TimeNoise Blanker AttenuatorConventional Memory Memory FeaturesConventional or Quick MEMORY? Memory Channel DataSplit-Frequency Channels Memory FeaturesMemory Channel Recall Quick Channel SearchTemporary Frequency Changes Memory TransferMemory Channel Scroll Memory \ VFO TransfersChannel to Channel Transfers Full ResetErasing Memory Channels ChannelMemory Features Storing Scan Limits in CH Programmable VFO FunctionRecalling from Quick Memory Quick MemoryStoring Into Quick Memory Temporary Frequency ChangesScan Hold ScanProgram Scan Confirming START/END LimitsBusy Frequency Stop Memory ScanScan ALL-CHANNEL ScanSetting Scan Speed Memory Channel LockoutOperator Conveniences Microprocessor ResetSwitching ANT 1/ ANT Programmable Function ButtonsBeep Function Operator Conveniences Assigning FunctionsDisplay Dimmer Alarm NotificationSetting UP Quick Data TransferConnections Using Quick TransferOperator Conveniences Transferring DataMessage Playback DRU-3 Digital Recording System OptionalRecording Messages Checking MessagesAltering INTER-MESSAGE Interval VS-2 Voice Synthesizer OptionalContinuous MULTI-CHANNEL Playback Transmitting Messages Manual TX/RXService Note MaintenanceService CleaningInternal Adjustments MaintenanceReference Frequency Calibration Troubleshooting Problem Symptom Probable Cause Corrective ActionPress LSB/USB, CW/-R,FSK/-R, or SWR PC-1A Optional AccessoriesDRU-3 PG-2ZVS-2 Voice Synthesizer Unit Installing OptionsRemoving the Case DRU-3 Digital Recording UnitInstalling Options SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED Crystal Oscillator TcxoSpecifications FSK, FMSpecifications FSK, AMAppendix a Learning about DSP NCDXF/IARU Beacon Network Appendix B PropagationInformation HF BeaconsFreq kHz Call Sign Appendix C General Coverage Receiver for SwlingCommand Description Appendix D COM Connector ProtocolCommands Hardware DescriptionBAD Command Examples Parameter DescriptionParameter Table Terminator Computer Control CommandsTypes of Commands Subtone Table for Format NO.14Error Messages Command USE PrecautionsMenu Selection Table for EX COMMAND, Parameter ParameterMenu Menu Item Reading Command Tables Command TablesBusy ID Identification Set Mixer RA RF Attenuator XIT DRS DSPTOR FSK TOR AGCSstv Rtty SSB Sstv
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TS-870S specifications

The Kenwood TS-870S is a distinguished transceiver that stands out in the world of amateur radio, particularly for enthusiasts who seek a blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features. Introduced in the early 1990s, this HF transceiver quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional performance, versatility, and reliability, making it a favorite among operators worldwide.

One of the most noteworthy features of the TS-870S is its direct-sampling technology, which allows for superior signal fidelity and processing. This technology enables the transceiver to operate across a range of 160 meters to 10 meters, catering to both casual and serious operators. Its high-performance 16-bit digital signal processing (DSP) facilitates effective noise reduction and filtering capabilities, enhancing the overall clarity during transmission and reception.

In terms of power, the TS-870S boasts an output of 100 watts, providing ample power for various communication needs. The transceiver is equipped with an automatic antenna tuner, which simplifies the task of matching the antenna to the operating frequency, ensuring optimal performance without the hassle of manual adjustments.

Another significant aspect of the Kenwood TS-870S is its user interface, featuring a large, easy-to-read display, and a logically arranged control layout. This makes it accessible for both novice and experienced operators. The built-in memories allow for quick storage and access to favorite frequencies and settings, enhancing operational efficiency.

The Kenwood TS-870S also includes various advanced features such as an optional 2.4 kHz and 6 kHz roofing filter which provides improved performance in crowded band conditions. The receiver's dual VFOs (Variable Frequency Oscillators) enable simultaneous monitoring of two frequencies, which is particularly useful for operators who need to keep track of multiple signals or engage in cross-band communication.

Apart from its technical specifications, the TS-870S is constructed with durability in mind, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors of frequent use. It supports various operating modes, including SSB, CW, AM, and FM, making it a versatile choice for diverse amateur radio activities.

In conclusion, the Kenwood TS-870S combines advanced technology with user-friendly characteristics, offering amateur radio operators an exceptional tool for communication. With its innovative features, robust performance, and flexibility, it continues to be a respected choice among radio enthusiasts, solidifying its legacy in the realm of amateur radio.
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