Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual

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144 MENU SETUPWHAT IS A MENU?Many functions on this transceiver are selected orconfigured via a software-controlled Menu, rather thanthrough the physical controls of the transceiver. Oncefamiliar with the Menu system, you will appreciatethe versatility it offers. You can customize the varioustimings, settings, and programming functions on thistransceiver to meet your needs without using manycontrols and switches.MENU A/ MENU BThis transceiver has 2 menus: Menu A and Menu B.These menus contain identical functions and can beconfigured independently. The transceiver, therefore,allows you to switch between 2 different environmentsquickly and easily. For example, you can configureMenu A for DXing and contesting while Menu B isfor relaxed local ragchewing. By switching fromMenu A to Menu B, you can instantly change theMenu configuration and key assignment to suit yourcurrent operating style. Or, 2 operators may sharea single transceiver by dedicating one Menu to eachoperator. Both operators can always enjoy their ownconfiguration.MENU ACCESS1 Press [MENU].s 4HE-ENU.OANDSETTINGAPPEARONTHEdisplay, and the explanation of the menuappears on the sub-display.2 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select Menu A or B.s h vORh ” appears, indicating which Menu isselected.3 Press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CHCONTROLTOSELECTTHEDESIRED-ENU.Os %ACHTIMEYOUCHANGETHE-ENU.O a different scrolling message appears on theSUB DISPLAY DESCRIBINGTHE-ENU.O4 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)], or Mic [UP]/[DWN] to select a parameter.5 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.QUICK MENUBecause the number of functions this transceiverprovides is extraordinary, there are numerous itemsin each Menu. If you find accessing desired Menu.OSTOBETOOTIMECONSUMING USETHE1UICK-ENUTOcreate your own customized, abbreviated Menu. YouCANTHENADDTHOSE-ENU.OSWHICHYOUFREQUENTLYUSE TOTHE1UICK-ENU#OPYING-ENU.OSTOTHE1UICK-ENUHASNOEFFECTONTHE-ENUPROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU1 Press [MENU].2 Press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CHCONTROLTOSELECTTHEDESIRED-ENU.O3 Press [FINE (F.LOCK)].s h ” appears, indicating that the Menu item hasBEENADDEDTOTHE1UICK-ENUs 4OREMOVETHEITEMFROMTHE1UICK-ENU PRESS[FINE (F.LOCK)] AGAINh ” disappears.4 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.USING THE QUICK MENU1 Press [MENU].2 Press [MHz].s h ” appears.3 Press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or turn the MULTI/CHCONTROLTOSELECTTHEDESIRED1UICK-ENU.O4 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)], or Mic [UP]/[DWN] to change the current setting for theSELECTED-ENU.Os 7HENTHE-ENUISREGISTEREDTOTHE1UICK-ENULIST h ” appears.5 Press [MENU] TOEXIT1UICK-ENUMODENote: )FTHE1UICK-ENUHASNOTBEENPROGRAMMED 0RESS[Q-M.IN]/[Q-MR] or turning the MULTI/CH control in step 2CAUSESh#(%#+vTOBEOUTPUTIN-ORSECODE