Kenwood TS-590SG Instruction Manual
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266 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONSTF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET)4& 3%4 ALLOWS YOU TO TEMPORARILY SWITCH YOUR transmission frequency and reception frequency.Canceling this function immediately restores theoriginal transmission and reception frequencies."Y ACTIVATING 4& 3%4 YOU CAN LISTEN ON YOUR TRANSMIT frequency, and change it while listening. This allowsyou to check whether or not the newly selectedtransmission frequency is free of interference.1 Configure split-frequency operation as explained inthe previous section.2 Press and hold [TF-SET], then turn the Tuningcontrol or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to change thetransmission frequency.s 4HE TRANSCEIVER RECEIVES ON THE FREQUENCY AS you change, but the frequency shown on thesub-display (the original reception frequency)stays unchanged.3 Release [TF-SET].s 9OU ARE NOW RECEIVING AGAIN ON YOUR ORIGINAL reception frequency.Successfully contacting a DX station in a pileupoften depends on making a well-timed call on a clearfrequency. That is, it is important to select a relativelyclear transmission frequency and to transmit at theexact instant when the DX station is listening but themajority of the groups aren’t transmitting. Switchyour reception and transmission frequencies by usingTHE 4& 3%4 FUNCTION AND LISTEN TO YOUR TRANSMISSION frequency. You will soon learn the rhythm of theDX station and the pileup. The more proficient youbecome at using this function, the more DX stationsyou will contact.Note:◆ 4& 3%4 IS DISABLED WHILE TRANSMITTING◆ You can change the transmission frequency even when theFrequency lock function is ON.◆ An RIT offset frequency is not added; however, an XIT offsetFREQUENCY IS ADDED TO THE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY DURING 4& 3%4FM REPEATER OPERATIONMost Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separatereception and transmission frequency. Thetransmission frequency may be higher or lower thanthe reception frequency. In addition, some repeatersmay require the transceiver to transmit a subtonebefore the repeater can be used.Compared to simplex communication, you canusually transmit over much greater distances byusing a repeater. Repeaters are typically locatedon a mountain top or other elevated location. OftenTHEY OPERATE AT HIGHER %20 %FFECTIVE 2ADIATED Power) than a typical station. This combination ofELEVATION AND HIGH %20 ALLOWS COMMUNICATIONS OVER considerable distances.HF/ 6 m band repeaters usually operate in the29 MHz FM sub-band and 51-54 MHz band. Thisspecial service combines the advantages of FMoperation, good fidelity with noise and interferenceimmunity, with the excitement of HF DX (longDISTANCE COMMUNICATIONS %VEN ON A QUIET DAY 10 m FM provides reliable around-towncommunications with the potential for sudden DX fromacross the country or around the world.Note:◆ When programming 2 separate frequencies using 2 VFOs,be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs.◆ When operating through a repeater, over deviation causedby speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause yoursignal to “talk-off” (break up) through the repeater.29.520 MHz88.5 Hz29.520 MHz88.5 Hz29.620 MHz29.620 MHz1 Press [A/B (A=B)] to select VFO A or VFO B.s h ” or “ ” appears to show which VFO isselected.2 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control toselect the reception frequency.3 Press [FM/AM (FM-N)] to select FM mode.4 Press and hold [A/B (A=B)] to duplicate thefrequencies and other data to the other VFO.5 Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/CH control toselect the transmission frequency.6 Press [AGC/T (SEL] to turn the Tone function ON ifthe repeater requires a subtone.s h ” appears.s 2EFER TO h3ELECTING A 4ONE &REQUENCYv FOR MORE details on the subtone {page 27}. |
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