Kenwood TS-570D Installation, Antenna Connection, Transmission Line MHz 14 MHz 30 MHz

Page 7

INSTALLATION

nstall and connect an antenna system {page 1}.

Install a ground system that satisfies DC and RF grounding requirements {page 2}.

Install lightning protection to protect the antenna system, your personal safety, and your property {page 2}.

Install and connect a DC power supply {page 2}.

Connect all accessories to the transceiver {pages 3, 60}. Accessories include the following:

¥

Microphone

¥

Headphones

¥

Antenna Tuner

¥

External Speaker

¥

CW Key

¥

RTTY Equipment

¥

Computer

¥

Linear Amplifier

¥TNC/ Multimode Communications Processor

ANTENNA CONNECTION

The type of the antenna system, consisting of the antenna, ground, and feed line, will greatly affect the successful performance of the transceiver. Use a properly adjusted 50 Ω antenna of good quality to let your transceiver perform at its best. Use a good-quality 50 Ω coaxial cable and a first-quality connector for the connection. Match the impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna so that the SWR is 1.5:1 or less. All connections must be clean and tight.

While the transceiver’s protection circuit will activate if the SWR is greater than 2.5:1, do not rely on protection to compensate for a poorly functioning antenna system. High SWR will cause the transmit output to drop, and may lead to radio frequency interference to consumer products such as stereo receivers and televisions. You may even interfere with your own transceiver. Reports that your signal is garbled or distorted, especially at peak modulation, may indicate that your antenna system is not efficiently radiating the transceiver’s power. If you feel a tingle from the transceiver’s cabinet or the microphone’s metal fittings when you modulate, you can be certain that, at the least, your coax connector is loose at the rear of the radio and, at the worst, your antenna system is not efficiently radiating power.

Connect your antenna feed line to ANT￿1. If you are using two antennas, connect the second antenna to ANT￿2.

CAUTION:

◆TRANSMITTING WITHOUT FIRST CONNECTING AN ANTENNA OR OTHER MATCHED LOAD MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSCEIVER. ALWAYS CONNECT THE ANTENNA TO THE TRANSCEIVER BEFORE TRANSMITTING.

◆USE A LIGHTNING ARRESTOR TO PREVENT FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER.

APPROX. LOSS (dB) PER 30 METERS (100 FEET) OF CORRECTLY MATCHED 50 Ω LINE

•Use only as a general guide. Specifications may vary between cable manufacturers.

Transmission Line

3.5 MHz

14 MHz

30 MHz

 

 

 

 

RG-174, -174A

2.3

4.3

6.4

 

 

 

 

RG-58A, -58C

0.75

1.6

2.6

 

 

 

 

3D-2V

0.80

1.5

2.3

 

 

 

 

RG-58, -58B

0.65

1.5

2.3

 

 

 

 

RG-58 Foam

0.70

1.4

2.1

RG-8X

0.50

1.0

2.0

 

 

 

 

5D-2V

0.45

0.93

1.4

 

 

 

 

RG-8, -8A, -9, -9A, -9B,

0.38

0.80

1.2

-213, -214, -215

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5D-FB

N/A

0.80

1.0

 

 

 

 

RG-8 Foam

0.29

0.60

0.90

 

 

 

 

8D-2V

0.29

0.60

0.90

 

 

 

 

10D-2V

0.24

0.50

0.72

 

 

 

 

9913

0.24

0.48

0.70

 

 

 

 

8D-FB

N/A

0.48

0.68

 

 

 

 

10D-FB

N/A

0.37

0.54

 

 

 

 

12D-FB

N/A

0.33

0.45

 

 

 

 

RG-17, -17A

0.13

0.29

0.48

 

 

 

 

1/2" Hardline

0.12

0.26

0.40

 

 

 

 

20D-2V

< 0.10

0.25

0.39

3/4" Hardline

< 0.10

0.21

0.32

7/8" Hardline

< 0.10

0.16

0.26

N/A: Not available

1

Page 6 Page 8
Image 7
Page 6 Page 8
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
Top Page Image Contents