Kenwood TS-570D Operating Basics, Switching Power ON/OFF, Adjusting Volume, Selecting a Band

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OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and hold down [] (POWER) until “HELLO” appears on the display. Release [] (POWER) when you see “HELLO”.

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ATT PRE-AMP

•After the “HELLO” message, the frequency and other indicators appear.

To switch OFF the transceiver, press [] (POWER).

•After the transceiver has been switched ON, it can then be switched OFF or ON by using only the power switch on the DC power supply.

ADJUSTING VOLUME

AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN

Turn the AF control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the level.

AF RF

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QUICK MEMO

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Note: The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of “beeps” caused by pressing buttons nor the CW transmit sidetone. Also, the audio level for Packet operation is independent of the AF control setting.

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN

Usually, set the RF control fully clockwise. If you are having trouble hearing the desired signal due to excessive atmospheric noise or interference from other stations, it may help to reduce the RF gain.

To do this, take note of the peak S-meter reading of the desired signal. Turn the RF control counterclockwise until the S-meter reads the peak value that you noted. Signals that are weaker than this level will be attenuated. Reception of the station will be easier.

AF RF

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QUICK MEMO

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Depending on the type and gain of your antenna, and the condition of the band, you may prefer leaving the RF control turned counterclockwise by some amount instead of turning it fully clockwise. When in FM mode, always set the RF gain control fully clockwise.

SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B

VFO A and VFO B are modes that allow any desired frequency to be selected within the frequency range of the transceiver. VFO A and VFO B function independently so that different or the same frequencies can be selected for each VFO.

Press [A/B] to toggle between VFO A and VFO B.

•“tA” or “tB” appears and shows which VFO is selected.

SPLIT TF-SET A/B RIT

QUICK MEMO

M/V A=B CLEAR XIT

SELECTING A BAND

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LSB

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SPLIT TF-SET

M/V A=B

QUICK MEMO

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MENU 1MHz

1If “1MHz” is visible on the display, first press [1MHz] to exit from the 1MHz Step mode.

• “1MHz” should disappear.

2Press [UP] or [DOWN].

•Holding down either button consecutively steps the transceiver to each band.

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Contents TS-570S Intelligent Digital Enhanced Communications System Supplied AccessoriesAccessory Part Number Applicable ModelWriting Conventions Followed FeaturesKEY2 Contents Operator Conveniences Memory FeaturesSpecifications Appendix COM Connector Protocol Index ScanCleaning Power SourcePower Cable Protection Power LinesAntenna Connection InstallationTransmission Line MHz 14 MHz 30 MHz Lightning Protection DC Power Supply ConnectionInstallation Ground ConnectionFront Panel Accessory ConnectionsRear Panel DSP Slope High control Fully clockwise DSP Slope LOW control Your First QSOYour Front Panel Getting AcquaintedGetting Acquainted Clear button UP/DOWN buttonsSplit button TF-SET buttonMicrophone EXT SP jack Rear PanelGND post KEY and Paddle jacksDisplay #1FSK @6M.SCR@7LSB @8USBSelecting VFO a or VFO B Switching Power ON/OFFAdjusting Volume Operating BasicsFront Panel Meter Selecting a ModeAdjusting Squelch Selecting a FrequencyTransmitting Selecting Transmit PowerMicrophone Gain Menu A/ Menu B Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Menu AccessGroup Menu ConfigurationMenu Setup Function Selections DefaultSplit Setting Transfer Rate bps Stop BitsCross Reference for Menu Functions SSB Transmission Basic CommunicatingTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency CW TransmissionBasic Communicating Auto ZERO-BEATPress Filter FM TransmissionAM Transmission TX Deviation SelectionUP/DWN Specialized CommunicatingSPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation TF-SET Transmit Frequency SETMode/Activity FM Repeater OperationSpecialized Communicating Arrl 10-METER Band PlanSpecialized Communicating Selecting Subtone Frequency FM Ctcss OperationContinuous or Burst SUBTONES? Iaru Region A./Canada Digital OperationRtty Frequency Shift Keying Rtty FrequenciesPacket Frequencies Satellite Operation Slow Scan TV/ FacsimileSstv Frequencies Receiving Communicating AidsSelecting Your Frequency RX Equalizer RIT Receive Incremental TuningCommunicating Aids AGC Automatic Gain ControlMicrophone Input Level Delay TimePress Delay VOX VOICE-OPERATED TransmitCommunicating Aids Speech Processor XIT Transmit Incremental TuningChanging Transmit Bandwidth SSB/AM Monitoring Transmitted SignalsTransmit Inhibit Changing Frequency While TransmittingElectronic Keyer Using Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-INAuto Weighting CW BREAK-INBUG KEY Function Communicating Aids Changing LOCKED-WEIGHTCW Message Memory Changing if Filter Bandwidth Rejecting InterferenceIf Filter Noise BlankerRejecting Interference AttenuatorPreamplifier DSP ToolsCW/ FSK Modes Beat CancelSetting NR2 Time Constant Noise ReductionSimplex Channels Memory FeaturesConventional Memory Storing Data in MemoryMemory Recall and Scroll Memory FeaturesSplit-Frequency Channels Memory RecallTo use a memory channel for receiving Memory ScrollTemporary Frequency Changes Memory-VFO Split OperationMemory VFO Transfer Memory Features Memory TransferChannel Channel Transfer Confirming Start/End Frequencies Memory Features Storing Frequency RangesFull Reset Erasing Memory ChannelsPress CLR Quick MemoryStoring Into Quick Memory Memory Channel LockoutTemporary Frequency Changes Memory Features Recalling Quick MemoryQuick Memory VFO Transfer Scan Type Purpose ScanProgram Scan Scan HoldGroup Scan Memory ScanScan ALL-CHANNEL ScanFrequency Lock Function Microprocessor ResetSwitching ANT 1/ ANT Operator ConveniencesOperator Conveniences Beep FunctionDisplay Dimmer Program Function ButtonUsing Quick Transfer Setting UPQuick Data Transfer Communication Parameters Using a TransverterMenu Setting Transfer Rate Stop Bits Computer ControlAutomatic Antenna Tuner PresettingAttune again Message Playback Recording MessagesChecking Messages Sending Messages Changing VolumeChanging Inter-message Interval Steps New Mode AnnouncementMenu VoicePG-2Z Optional AccessoriesDRU-3A PC-1ARemoving the Bottom Case Installing OptionsDRU-3A Digital Recording Unit VS-3 Voice Synthesizer Unit Installing OptionsFilters SO-2 TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED Crystal Oscillator Tcxo Pin No. Pin Name Connecting Peripheral EquipmentComputer Compatible TransceiverAntenna Tuner Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRtty Equipment Linear AmplifierPin No Function MCP and TNCCleaning MaintenanceService Service NoteReference Frequency Calibration Internal AdjustmentsMaintenance Accessing the Internal FuseDSP Slope LOW control or TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action FollowedPress LSB/USB, CW/FSK, or Changing ReceivePress LSB/USB or FM/AM to Repeater Operation SSB, CW TS-570S TS-570DFSK, FM SSB, CW, FSK SpecificationsCOM Hardware DescriptionControl Operation AppendixParameters Computer Control CommandsAlphabetical Commands Error MessagesOFF/ON Alphabetical Command TableFormat Parameter TableUP/DOWN Menu Selection Table for EX CommandI o !0 Computer Control Command TablesDN UP DOWN/UP LK Frequency Lock MG MIC Gain RT RIT RX TX RX, TX VOX Function Sstv VFO