Kenwood TS-870S instruction manual Set

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●APPENDICES

LK			LOCK


																				Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function	Sets Lock OFF/ON or reads status.																			P1	1	LOCK OFF/ON
	Sets Lock OFF/ON or reads status.																			P1	1	LOCK OFF/ON


		Set		1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Input		Set			L	K	P1	;
Input		Read		1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					L	K	;


Output		Answer		1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					L	K	P1	;

ML			TRANSMIT MONITOR LEVEL


																						Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function	Sets or reads transmit monitor level.																					P1	46	TRANSMIT
	Sets or reads transmit monitor level.																					P1	46	TRANSMIT
																								MONITOR
																								LEVEL

		Set		1		2	3	4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Input		Set			M	L		P1				;

		Read		1		2	3	4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3	4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					M	L	;


Output		Answer		1		2	3	4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3	4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					M	L		P1				;

LM			LOAD MESSAGE


																				Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function	DRS recording																			P1	45	LOAD
	DRS recording																			P1	45	LOAD
																						MESSAGE


		Set		1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Input					L	M	P1	;


		Read		1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					L	M	;


Output		Answer		1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					L	M	P1	;

MC			MEMORY CHANNEL

																							Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function	Sets or reads memory channels.																						P1	_	NOT USED
	Sets or reads memory channels.																						P1	_	NOT USED

																							P2	7	MEMORY CHANNEL


		Set		1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
ut		Set			M	C				P2			;




MD			MODE


																							Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function	Sets or reads modes.																						P1	2	MODE
	Sets or reads modes.																						P1	2	MODE


		Set		1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Input					M	D	P1		;


		Read		1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					M	D	;


Output		Answer		1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					M	D	P1		;



MG		MIC GAIN


																							Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function	Sets or reads MIC gain.																						P1	31	MIC GAIN


		Set		1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Input					M	G			P1				;


		Read		1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					M	G	;


Output		Answer		1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
				1		2	3		4	5			6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
					M	G			P1				;

MN				TRANSMIT MONITOR


																											Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function	Sets Transmit Monitor OFF/ON or reads status.																										P1	1	TRANSMIT
	Sets Transmit Monitor OFF/ON or reads status.																										P1	1	TRANSMIT
																													MONITOR
																													OFF/ON

		Set			1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14
Input		Set				M		N	P1	;

		Read			1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14
					1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14
						M		N	;


Output		Answer			1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14
						M		N	P1	;



MR				MEMORY READ


Function																											Parameter	Format	Parameter function
Function																											P3	7	MEMORY CHANNEL
	Reads memory.																										P1	9	SPLIT DATA
																											P2	–	NOT USED
				command	1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		P4	4	FREQUENCY
commands		Set		command	1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		P9	–	NOT USED
																											P5	2	MODE
					15		16		17	18		19		20		21	22		23		24	25	26	27	28		P6	10	MEMORY LOCKOUT
																											P7	1	TONE OFF/ON
Input				command																							P8	14	TONE NUMBER
																											P8	14	TONE NUMBER

		Read				M		R	P1			P3				;											Note:
																											For a vacant channel, the Answer command
					15		16		17	18		19		20		21	22		23		24	25	26	27	28		For a vacant channel, the Answer command
					15		16		17	18		19		20		21	22		23		24	25	26	27	28		sends "0" for all parameters except the
																											sends "0" for all parameters except the
																											memory channel number.
																											P1 must be "0" to read the CH 99 Start
					1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		P1 must be "0" to read the CH 99 Start
commandsOutput			commandAnswer		1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		frequency and "1" to read the End frequency.
commandsOutput			commandAnswer			M		R	P1			P3									P4

					15		16		17	18		19		20		21	22		23		24	25	26	27	28
										P5		P6		P7		P8					;

					29		30		31	32		33		34		35	36		37		38	39	40	41	42



MW				MEMORY WRITE


																											Parameter	Format	Parameter function

Function																											P3	7	MEMORY CHANNEL
	Writes into memory.																										P1	9	SPLIT DATA
																											P2	–	NOT USED

				command	1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		P4	4	FREQUENCY
commands		Set		command	1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		P9	–	NOT USED
						M		W	P1			P3									P4						P5	2	MODE
					15		16		17	18		19		20		21	22		23		24	25	26	27	28		P6	10	MEMORY LOCKOUT
										P5		P6		P7		P8					;						P7	1	TONE OFF/ON
Input										P5		P6		P7		P8					;						P8	14	TONE NUMBER


				command
		Read		command																							Note:
																											Note:
																											All parameters must be entered.
					15		16		17	18		19		20		21	22		23		24	25	26	27	28		All parameters must be entered.
					15		16		17	18		19		20		21	22		23		24	25	26	27	28		The memory channel becomes a vacant
																											The memory channel becomes a vacant
																											channel if all frequency digits are "0".
																											Other parameters are ignored.
					1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		Other parameters are ignored.
commandsOutput			commandAnswer		1		2		3	4		5		6		7	8		9		10	11	12	13	14		P1 must be "0" to store a Start frequency
commandsOutput			commandAnswer																								and "1" to store an End frequency.
																											and "1" to store an End frequency.

					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

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Contents TS-870S KEY2 Applicable ModelWriting Conventions Followed Power Lines Power SourcesPower Cable Protection CleaningContents Scan Memory FeaturesRejecting Interference Installing Options MaintenanceOptional Accessories Specifications AppendicesSupplied Accessories DSP Maximum SIGNAL/ Minimum NoiseFeatures IntroductionTransmission Line MHz 14 MHz 30 MHz InstallationAntenna Connection Ground Connection DC Power Supply ConnectionInstallation Lightning ProtectionRear Panel Accessory ConnectionsFront Panel Linear Amplifier Remote Computer Interface COMRtty Equipment Rtty and ACC Pin FunctionSM-230 Station Monitor if OUT Accessory Equipment ACCAntenna Tuner AT PKS Pin No. Pin NameANO GND PSQ Smet PKDYour First QSO First QSO Front Panel Getting Acquainted@5QUICK Memo MR button 6KEY Speed control@4QUICK Memo M.IN 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 BasicsChanging Bands Selecting ModeOperating Basics Equalizing VFO Frequencies A=B Operating Basics Fine TuningQuick Changes Changing Step SizesMeter on Front Panel MeterOperating Basics Direct Frequency Entry 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+CHOption d Leading Other Nines Embedded FunctionsSerial Number Options Press RX B or RX a FM TransmissionFM Repeater Operation Press RX a or RX BArrl 10-METER Band Plan Selecting Subtone FrequencyContinuous or Burst Subtones? Rtty Frequency Shift Keying AM TransmissionDigital Operation 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 TunerMenu No Baud Rate Stop Bits Operating Aids AT-300 External Tuner OptionalCommunication Parameters 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 CleaningReference Frequency Calibration Internal AdjustmentsMaintenance 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 DescriptionParameter Table BAD Command ExamplesParameter Description 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 TOR DRSDSP 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.