5 MENU SETUP

MENU CONFIGURATION

 

Menu

Menu Item

 

 

Function

Selections

Default

Page

 

No.

 

 

Ref.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

00

MENU.A/B

Menu A or B selection

A/B

A

24

01

AUT/MAN

AGC mode: Manual (OFF), Automatic (ON)

OFF/ON

OFF

44

02

AGC SSB

Automatic AGC release time for SSB mode

OFF, 1 ~ 20

7

44

 

 

 

 

• 1 (Slow) 20 (Fast)

 

 

 

03

AGC CW

Automatic AGC release time for CW mode

OFF, 1 ~ 20

12

44

 

 

 

 

• 1 (Slow) 20 (Fast)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

04

AGC FSK

Automatic AGC release time for FSK mode

OFF, 1 ~ 20

14

44

 

 

 

 

• 1 (Slow) 20 (Fast)

 

 

 

05

AGC AM

Automatic AGC release time for AM mode

OFF, 1 ~ 20

5

44

 

 

 

 

• 1 (Slow) 20 (Fast)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06

AF.AGC

AF AGC release time for FM and AM modes

0/ 1/ 2

1

44

 

 

 

 

• 0: Slow, 1: Med, 2: Fast

 

 

 

07

AF.AGC.LV

AF AGC level for FM and AM modes

0/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

1

44

 

 

 

 

• 0: OFF, 1: Min, 2: Med, 3: High, 4: Max

 

 

 

08

RX AT

Auto Tuner active while receiving

OFF/ON

OFF

49

09

P HOLD

Peak Hold for multifunction meter

OFF/ON

ON

22

10

FREQ

TX/RX frequency difference for split operation

OFF/ON

OFF

43

11

AIP.GAIN

S-meter correction for AIP (excluding FM/AM)

OFF/ON

OFF

10, 53

12

FM.S-MET

S-meter correction for FM mode

OFF/ON

ON

38

13

LINE.ENH

Line Enhance function

OFF/ON

ON

53

14

LINE.ENH

Line Enhance response time

0/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

4

52

 

 

 

 

• 0 (Fast) 4 (Slow)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

SPAC

SPAC time

2/ 5/ 10/ 17 ms

17 ms

53

16

SP.BEAT

Beat Cancel response time

0/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

2

52

 

 

 

 

• 0 (Fast) 4 (Slow)

 

 

 

17

SP.NOTCH

Auto Notch response time

0/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

2

52

 

 

 

 

• 0 (Fast) 4 (Slow)

 

 

 

18

TRACK

Adaptive filtering

OFF/ON

ON

52

19

PKT.FIL

Filter bandwidth for digital operation

OFF/ 1200/ 300/ P

OFF

41

 

 

Note:

While

OFF:

Bandwidth selectable via

Note: For SSB and AM

 

 

 

 

operating in SSB

modes, LO/WIDTH and

 

 

 

 

mode, the

 

 

LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls

HI/SHIFT controls are

 

 

 

 

following is

1200:

For wide shift

enabled, and the filter

 

 

 

 

displayed in each

bandwidth is displayed, only

 

 

 

 

case:

 

 

 

"P.FIL.WID" displayed while operating.

when "OFF" is selected.

 

 

 

 

1200:

P.FIL.WID

300:

For narrow shift

 

 

 

 

 

300:

P.FIL.NAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2310 or 2110 Hz, 200 bps)

 

 

 

 

 

P:

P.FIL.PSK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P:

For PSK modems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

PKT.IN

AF input level for Digital operation (MCP/TNC TX)

0/ 1/ 2

2

41

 

 

 

 

• 0: 100 mV, 1: 30 mV, 2: 10 mV

 

 

 

21

PKT.OUT

AF output level for Digital operation (MCP/TNC RX)

0 ~ 9

4

41

 

 

 

 

• 0 (minimum level) 9 (maximum level)

 

 

 

22

MIC AGC

Microphone AGC release time

0/ 1/ 2

1

47

 

 

 

 

• 0: Slow, 1: Med, 2: Fast

 

 

 

23

CW RISE

CW rise and decay times

2/ 4/ 6/ 8 ms

4 ms

31

24

PITCH

CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency

400/ 450/ 500/ 550/

800 Hz

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

600/ 650/ 700/ 750/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800/ 850/ 900/ 950/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1000 Hz

 

 

25

PROC.LOW

Speech Processor low-frequency response

–6, –3, 0, +3, +6 dB

–3 dB

23, 46

26

PROC.HI

Speech Processor high-frequency response

–6, –3, 0, +3, +6 dB

+3 dB

23, 46

27

TX INH

TX Inhibit

 

OFF/ON

OFF

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

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Kenwood TS-870S Menu Configuration, Menu Setup, Menu Item Function Selections Default, LO/WIDTH and HI/SHIFT controls

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.

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