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Kenwood TS-950SDX User's Manual

1. An outdoor antenna should be lo cated away rom power lines operation 11 Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other units lincluding amolifiers that produce heat 12 Cleaning Do not use volatile solvents such as alconol paint thinner gasoline or benzine etc i0 clean the caginet Use a clean dry cloth 13 Nonuse periods The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a iong pericd of time 14 Servicing The user should not attempt to ser vice the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to gualified service personnel 15 Damage requiring service The unit snould be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects nave fallen or liquid has been spilled inte the unit or C The unit nas been exposed to rain or D The unit dees not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES 2 1 SPECIFICATIONS General a Mode Memory Channels Antenna impedance Power requirement Power dissipation Receive mode with no input signal Transmit mode Operating temperature Frequency stability Frequency accuracy J3E LSB USB ATA CW ASE AM F3E FM F
2. designed for full break in type operation Attempting to use this accessory in the FULL break in mode may cause damage to the j linear amplifier i When the FULL SEMI switch is in the FULL position set the REC SEND switch to SEND for continuous transmission This is convenient when you are adjusting a linear amplifier 4 3 7 Speech Processor The Speech Processor is used when signals from your station are weak at the distant station During SSB operation especially DX operations it may be desirable to increase the relative talk power of the transmitter by using the speech processor circuitry This may make the difference between a marginal and a copyable signal Operation Turn the PROC switch ON and place the METER switch to COMP Adjust the PROCESSOR IN control while speaking into the microphone in a normal tone of voice for a peak COMP scale reading of no more than 10 dB Do not overdrive the COMPRESSOR This will deteriorate voice quality increase transmitter noise level and in general make copying your signal more difficult Next set the METER switch to ALC and adjust the PROCESSOR OUT control while speaking into the microphone Ensure that the meter deflection is within the ALC zone 4 3 8 VOX Operation Depress the VOX switch While speaking into the microphone increase the GAIN control until the VOX relay just operates Clockwise rotation of this control will increase the sensitivity Fo
3. 02 883MHz sooHz ON 03 B SS MH2 1 8 kH2 OFF 04 456 kHz 250 Hz OFF 05 455 kHz 500 Hz ON os SUBII0 695MHz 500 Hz ON 5 Press the CLR or ENT key to complete the filter programming 6 Replace the bottom cover Note Avoid pinching your fingers and the wiring j harness when replacing the bottom cover 6 3 VS 2 VOICE INSTALLATION 1 Remove the top and bottom covers and open the subchassis Refer to Section 5 6 1 and 5 6 2 Caution Open on a flat surface SYNTHESIZER i 2 Plug the 8 pin connector onto the V8 2 3 Use the three screws supplied with the VS 2 to install the VS 2 on the subchassis Gaution Keep the pan head screw and cushion provided with the VS 2 for possible later use They are not needed now j 4 Close the subchassis and replace the top and bottom covers Note Avoid pinching your fingers and harness when replacing the cover the wiring 59 6 4 OTHER ACCESSORIES MIMC 90 MICROPHONE 8 pin KENWOOD designed the MC 90 microphone for use with equipment that provides transmit Digital Signal Processing Optimum furequency response and signa clarity are obtained from the use of a specially designed micraphone element A second output connection provides an easy way to attach an additional transceiver MIMC 85 MICROPHONE 8 pin The MC 85 is a unidirectional high class electret condenser microphone provided with an output selector switch audio level compensa
4. Auto tuning Mode 1 Press the THRU AUTO switch to select AUTO 2 Press the AT TUNE switch 3 The transceiver enters the CW mode the AT TUNE indicator lights showing that tuning is started 2 4 When tuning is completed the AT TUNE indicator goes off tuning is not completed in 20 seconds you will hear a beep Note When you use this function for the first time you may not succeed in tuning In this case turning the AT TUNE switch ON and OFF several times may allow the appropriatetuning 5 Press the AT TUNE switch again to release it The transceiver returns to the receive mode Manual Tuning Mode 1 Press the MENU key 2 Select menu number 08 using the M CH VFO CH control 3 Select OFF using the UP or DOWN switch and then press the MENU key again to enter the manual mode 4 Press the THRU AUTO switch to select AUTO Press the AT TUNE switch Adjust the tuning knob and the TX VFO SUB control while observing the SWR meter so that the SWR value is minimized Own When tuning is completed the AT TUNE indicator goes off and the newly set data is stored in the memory as the preset data After the indicator has gone off you cannot perform tuning using the controls If you press the AT TUNE switch during tuning operation the data selected at that time is stored in the memory as the preset data 7 Press the AT TUNE switch again to release it The transceiver returns to the receive mode
5. Example To reproduce the sound recorded with the REC1 key press the PLAY1 key oe sy 5 For continual playback press the same or another PLAY key during playback The playback of up to three recordings can be programmed When the standby number field displays a dash the DRU 2 accepts the next PLAY key Example Pressing the PLAY2 and PLAY3 keys in succession during PLAY1 playback qo pa 6 Use the MONI control to adjust the volume When the playback is completed the DRU 2 returns to the previous operating state 4 7 3 Transmitting a Message H In the receive mode 1 Set the VOX MAN switch to VOX 2 Press the PLAY key for the desired channel to start transmission For information about the microphone gain adjustment see the SSB or AM transmission section 3 When the transmission is complete the receive mode will return automatically While the microphone is not operated during VOX leave the GAIN control turned fully counterclockwise to prevent recorded voice transmission from being affected by the delay time E in the transmit mode Press the PLAY key for the desired channel to start transmission 45 4 7 4 Continuous Playback When MENU No 24 is on REC 3 will provide continuous loop recording of 8 or 16 second intervals of receiver audio At this time the REC 3 PLAY 3 key is fixed as the REC 3 key and the VOICE key function as the PLAY 3 key 1 Turn on MENU No 24 2 Press th
6. FINE switch One turn of the tuning knob is made equivalent to 1kHz tHz step in the SSB CW and FSK modes to facilitate tuning When this switch is set to ON the asterisk lights on the display FLOCK key The selected dial frequency and mode are locked Note When the F LOCK key is on the MENU TF SET keys and RIT XIT CLEAR METER FILTER AIP VOICE switches and RIT XIT control are still active VOICE switch Press this switch to activate the optional voice synthesizer unit VS 2 36 CAR LEVEL Carrier level control Used to adjust carrier level during CW and AM 3 MONI Monitor control This contrals the volume of the transmit monitor DELAY control This control adjusts how long the radio will remain keyed after voice input has stopped 4 ANTI control VOX operations are sometimes difficult with high speaker volume control settings The ANTI contro is used to reduce the tendency of the VOX to activate from inputs from the speaker The ANTI control is not active when headphones are connected T GAIN control This control adjusts the sensitivity of the VOX amplifier Adjust this control for your personal preference QUICK MEMO M IN key This key writes data to the quick memory QUICK MEMO MR key This key recalls the quick memory 15 1MHz UP DOWN switch Pressing the UP switch increases the frequency and pressing the DOWN switch decreases it amp C7508 j E SUB M
7. Note If you cannot lower the SWR value even in the manual mode adjust the SWR value of the antenna H Preset Memory This transceiver has a Preset Memory function capable of storing tuning conditions of each amateur transceiver band The transceiver stores the tuning conditions after tuning of an amateur transceiver band is completed and automatically provides the stored tuning conditions when switched back to that amateur transceiver band from other amateur transceiver bands reducing the time for tuning When you switch to an amateur transceiver band the AT TUNE indicator lights briefly to indicate that the Preset function is operating When this transceiver is shipped from the factory the transceiver s tuning is preset by connecting a 50 Ohm dummy load to the antenna connector Note After tuning is complete if you change w and then return to the previously tuned BAND the SWR may have changed f the SWR has changed set the AT TUNE switch ito ON so the unit will retune 4 3 14 Data Communications PACKET AMTOR RTTY SSTV etc ACC 2 terminal has been provided for connection of Data communications devices All necessary connections can be accomplished from the same connector When using AFSK Audio Frequency Shift Keying or modulating the signal with any form of audio tones you should select LSB or USB If F2 operation is desired select the FM mode In general LSB is used for RTTY and PACKET communication
8. Place the POWER switch ON Set the MODE keys to USB or LSB By international convention frequencies below 10 MHz utilize the LSB mode and frequencies above 10 MHz use USB The actual switchover point on the transceiver is 9 5 MHz The transceiver wili select the proper mode when you tune to the desired frequency You can override this by simply pressing the desired mode key Enter the desired frequency Set the METER switch to ALC Press the microphone PTT switch or set the REC SEND switch to SEND The ON AIR indicator will light Note The transmitter will not operate unless the FULL SEMI switch is in the FULL position Speak into the microphone and adjust the MIC gain control so that the meter deflection does not exceed the ALC zone on voice peaks Note The ALC meter allows you to adjust the MIC gain more accurately compared with when using the power meter However be careful not to let the ALC meter deflect beyond the ALC zone Otherwise the distorted audio signal will be transmitted 7 Turn on the PROC switch if required Please refer to Section 4 3 7 8 Release the PTT switch or place the REC SEND switch to REC The ON AIR indicator will turn OFF 4 3 3 FM Mode Place the POWER switch ON 2 Place the FM key 3 Select the desired frequency within the 28 MHz amateur transceiver band Set the METER switch to ALC Press the microphone PTT switch or set the REC SEND switch to SEN
9. Please refer to Section 4 4 1 No signal is received even when the antenna is connected or the receiver Sensitivity is low 1 SQL control fully clockwise The ATT switch is ON The REC SEND switch is in the SEND position Microphone PTT switch is in the transmit position SSB SLOPE TUNE control is improperly adjusted VBT control is improperly adjusted 11 Turn the SQL control counterclockwise Set the ATT switch to 0 dB Set the REC SEND switch to REC Set the PTT switch to the receive position HIGH control Fully clockwise LOW control Fully counterclock wise 6 Fully clockwise An antenna is connected but no signal is received and the S meter fully deflects The S meter deflects and stays at a certain position even with no i signal RF gain control is too low decreasing the high frequency circuit gain Turn the RF gain control MAX clockwise Signal is received but not correct sound is heard MODE key position is incorrect Change the MODE key to the correct mode SSB received signal is extremely high cut or low cut SSB SLOPE TUNE contral is improperly adjusted HIGH control Fully clockwise LOW contral Fully counterclockwise Frequency is not changed by pressing the 1 MHz UP DOWN i switches turning the TUNING knob or M CH VFO CH control F LOCK key is ON Set F LOCK key to OFF i Memory scan fails Nothing is stored in
10. Radio Frequency Allocation Ist and 3rd on Zone Zone Zone 10 150 30 m amateur band 11 650 25 m 12 050 broadcast band 13 600 13 08 20m 14 350 amateur band 15 000 19m 15 100 broadcast band 15 600 17 550 17 900 18 068 17m 18 168 amateur band 20 000 21 000 15m i 21 450 amateur band 21 850 13m broadcast band i 12m i 24 999 24 990 amateur band 25 670 26 100 28 000 29 700 m broadcast band 10m amateur band 1st Zone Europe and Africe Soviet Russia Turkey and Mongolia included 2nd Zone South and North America 3rd Zone Asia and Oceama Soviet Russia Turkey and Mongolia excluded In some countries frequencies allocations do nat accord with this table Standard time frequency General broadcast band EZTI Tropical broadcast band HEE Amateur bana i C other stations Frequency distribution in the broadcast and amateur bands The general coverage receiver covers from 100 kHz to 30 MHz to receive international broadcast and communication services As shown in the frequency allocation chart above figure broadcast and amateur radio station frequencies are allocated in specific bands expressed in megahertz MHz or wavelength in meters m Also in the above figure the frequency of other stations are assigned for fixed station business use marine mobile aviation mobile land mobile radio beacon stations etc Notes l4 Radio stations throughout the wor
11. T 10 NC No connection This is the MIC microphone input pin from the terminal 1i PKD unit The input level is approximately 20 mV Grounding The shielded wire of the audio output 12 GND i terminal is connected here j H Standby terminal 13 SS Grounding places into the transmit mode 4 IF OUT jack This jack is for the band scope of the station monitor IF t is for connection to the SM 230 for Pan Display 8 83 MHz IF 2 is for connection to the SM 230 for RX Modulation Display 100 kHz PHONE PATCH jacks The IN terminal is used for transmit audio from the phone patch 600 The OUT terminal is used for received audio from the transceiver to the phone patch 600 N These jacks can also be used for input to and from SSTV or RTTY terminals 22 REMOTE connector This jack is for connection with a linear amplifier From standby switch PTT circuit for foot switch ALC input 12VDC On transmit max 10mA View from cord wks oo ob GND Internal wiring 4 2 RECEIVER OPERATION Different Main and Sub Receiver frequencies can be received simultaneously Reduce the audio of the band you do not want to hear You can turn off Sub Receiver audio if you do not need it with the SUB key 4 2 1 Receiving 4 Connect the AC power cord and the antenna and then set the switches and controls as follows POWER switch OFF BR ATT switch 0dB VOX MAN FU
12. cause the transceiver to transmit without the need for diff manually switching the REC SEND switch The erence between FULL and SEMI break in is that during FULL break in operation it is possible to listen between dots and dashes and that during SEMI break in it is not i Note W ith either SEMI or FULL break in operation cross band cross mode operation is not possible Additionally when you are using FULL break in iyou should not work cross band splits only in the same band The transceiver also provides a sidetone oscillator circuit to allow monitoring of your CW signal during transmission a b 34 SEMI automatic break in Depressing the CW key will automatically place the transceiver into the transmit mode Transmit mode will be maintained for a period determined by the setting of the DELAY control on the front panel of the transceiver even after the CW key is released FULL automatic break in Depressing the CW key will automatically place the transceiver into the transmit mode Releasing the CW key will return the transceiver to receive immediately enabling reception between characters On occasion an electronic keyer may be used that has no method of producing a continuous transmit condition In order to obtain a continuous carrier for tuning simply place the REC SEND switch to the SEND position and the CW switch to FULL Cautions 11 The TL 922 922A linear amplifier is not
13. installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ie Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced tadio TV technician for help CONTENTS 3 5 5 6 7 7 Fa 10 4 10 4 2 21 4 3 3 4 4 38 4 5 42 4 6 CW message function 44 4 7 Voice Recording using the DRS function 45 4 8 REPEATER OPERATION 47 4 9 OPERATION WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER venais siuii etree 47 4 10 VOICE SYNTHESIZER nao 48 4 11 DIGITAL MODULATION FUNCTION 48 4 12 Transfer function when two TS 950SDX transceivers are connected together 49 4 13 When used as the master machine for the TANSVEHCE keie leach aupin inan 5 5 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 52 5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 52 622 SERVICE seve e titra rae TAEKE E 52 pok CLEANING reest aseak Aaa 52 5 4 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 53 5 5 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 54 5 6 A
14. 2 16 Noise Blanker The MAIN receiver and the SUB receiver have their own noise blankers NB 1 switch When pulsating noise such as that caused by automobile ignitions is encountered place the NB 1 switch ON This switch will not help to eliminate atmospheric or line noises but pulse type noise NB 2 switch Noise blanker 2 is used for long duration pulse noise like the woodpecker To reduce woodpecker radar noise interference set switch NB 2 to the ON position NB 2 s effectiveness depends on the specific type of interference If you use NB 2 for short duration pulse noise the receive tone may become distorted making it difficult to hear Unfortunately no noise blanker can remove all different types of interference but the two noise blankers that have been provided in the TS 950SDX are effective in most cases If there is no woodpecker present the switch should be in the OFF position MAIN NB LEVEL control Controls the noise blanker operating level Use only the minimum level necessary SUB NB LEVEL control Controls the noise blanker operating level Use only the minimum level necessary 4 2 17 RIT control First cancel any previously programmed offset using the CLEAR switch then turn the RIT switch ON The RIT control shifts the receiver frequency up to 9 99 kHz Use of the RIT control will not affect the transmit frequency When the FINE switch is set to ON the 10 Hz step is changed to the 1
15. 7 100MHz is selected on VFO B When 21 200 MHz RX and 21 210 MHz TX are stored in Memory Channel 10 6 Select the desired Programmed Scan Memory Channel number 90 S9ch When Memory Channel 90 is empty 39 6 When the desired program scan memory channel is found and displayed press the M IN key again The current frequency and mode will be stored the Memory Scroll mode will be canceled and the transceiver will return to the operating mode and frequency that was displayed before the M IN key was pressed initially These memory channels can have a variable range like another VFO by storing the upper and lower frequency limits in memory The frequency is varied with the Tunning Knob 4 4 6 Memory Channel Recall The following procedure describes how to recall a memory channel 1 Select memory channel operation for either RX or TX by simply depressing the appropriate FUNCTION keys The display will indicate the frequency of the memory channel you used last 2 You can select a different memory channel by rotating the M CH VFO CH control The memory channel indicator and the frequency in the appropriate display will change as this control is rotated 4 4 7 Memory Channel Scroll The following procedure provides a method to check a Memory Channel Frequency without changing or losing the current receive frequency 1 Press the M IN key once to initiate Memory Scroll The M SCR indicator lights and the Memor
16. 83MHz 455kHz SSB CW FSK 287k 27k AM 6k 6k i FM 6k Note i When the bandwidth of the 8 83 MHz filter is i approximately the same as that of the 455 kHz filter the combined bandwidth will be narrower than the indicated bandwidth For example when both the 8 83 MHz and 455 l kHz filters are set to 2 7 kHz the combined band width will be about 2 4 kHz H NOTCH control Except FM mode Use this control when you are experiencing interference from a CW Heterodyne type signal Turn the NOTCH ON and slowly adjust the NOTCH control to minimize the beat signal A beat of approximately 1 5 kHz can be reduced at the approximate center position of the control Please note that this control will not eliminate SSB AM or FM type interference The bandwidth of such signals is approximately 3 6 kHz wide When in the USB CW or AM mode a beat tone lower than the center frequency can be reduced by rotating the control clockwise from the center point In LSB or FSK mode adjust the control counterclockwise Notes 1 The NOTCH frequency can be varied within a range of approximately 400 to 2600 Hz 2 When an interfering signal such as a CW station appears slowly rotate the NOTCH control If you rotate the knob too quickly you may pass right over the notch paint Stow rotation will yield best results Desired signal 3 B S j 3 2 F D a Unwanted si Notch off Notch on NOTCH operation LSB mode 29 4
17. FUNCTION CW messages to be transmitted can be recorded and played back r Note This function does not work if the transmit mode is i different from the receive mode If the POWER switch is turned off during recording or playback the recorded or stored data may be lost 4 6 1 Data Entry input the message you wish to transmit into memory by simply sending the desired message with your keyer Up to 80 100 characters can be stored in memory Note The CW message can only be entered into i memory when the built in electronic keyer is used lt cannot be put in memory with an external electronic keyer or key Connect a paddle to the rear panel CW KEY jack 1 Set the MODE key to CW 2 Set the MENU key to ON and select menu number 12 with the M CH VFO CH control Set the display ON with the UP DOWN switches Then press the MENU key again 3 Set the VOX MAN switch to MAN Set the FULL SEMI switch to SEMI 4 Set the REC PLAY switch on the Quick Key board to REC 5 Press the REC1 REC2 or RECS key Example When the REC1 key is pressed 6 When a CW message is sent with the paddle it is automatically stored into memory 7 When the CLR key is pressed memory storage is terminated and the transceiver returns to normal Note When the message length exceeds apploximately 180 100 characters memory storage is terminated and the transceiver returns to its normal state 4 6 2 Playback M
18. If you would like to use an external speaker such as the SP 950 it may be connected to the EXT SP jack on the rear of the radio The speaker may be any good 8 ohm permanent magnet type speaker The diameter should be at least 4 inches for good audio quality If you plan on using a speaker other than the SP 950 it should be equipped with a miniature phone jack plug diameter 3 5 mm E External Speaker and Voice Outputs Using an external speaker you can switch the MAIN and SUB voice outputs To switch the voice outputs use the MENU key as follows MENU operation 1 Press the MENU key 2 Adjust the M CH VFO CH control to select menu number 06 The SUB frequency display will then show the current setting 3 Use the UP DWN switches to select the desired function 4 Press the MENU key again to complete this MENU operation Settings and speaker outputs T Selection Internal speaker External speaker OFF MAIN and SUB MAIN and SUB 1 SUB and MAIN and i j MAIN SUB i 2 SUB MAIN 1 The parenthesses in the above table indicate the band whose output volume is smaller compared with when you select OFF To increase the volume turn the AF control for that band clockwise 2 If setting 1 or 2 is selected the internal speaker does not beep for any key operation Notes i i 4 Key connection Your key should be connected as illustrated in the figura below When using an electro
19. M VFO key Note if all quick memory channels are empty nothing happens even when the QUICK MEMO MR key is pressed ee 4 5 SCAN Both Memory Scan and Program Scan are possible 4 5 1 Memory Scan During memory channel operation pressing the SCAN key will cause the radio to scan the memory channels repeatedly skipping the channels that have no data stored To cancel scan press the CLR key 4 5 2 Group Scan To initiate memory scan of specific memory channel groups 1 During memory channel operation press and hold the SCAN key 2 You may specify which memory groups you want to scan by depressing the key that corresponds to the ten position of the memory channel group ie Memory channels 00 through 09 1 Memory channels 10 through 19 2 Memory channels 20 through 29 Qo gt lt qregdaag tas Memory channels 90 through 99 In example 1 we want to scan only Group 2 so we would press the 2 key In example 2 we want to scan Group 1 and Group 3 so we would press the 1 key and then the 3 key Example 1 Group 2 Example 2 Group 1 Group 3 CH10 CH19 CH30 CH39 4 5 3 Memory Channel Lockout This transceiver has a Memory Channel lockout function which allows you to temporarily skip unwanted Memory Channels during memory scan Locking out unwanted channels will help to increase the effective scan speed 1 Use memory channe for the RX VFO or the TX VFO or both during memory channel operations
20. S amp amp TF W TX Frequency Watch key Use this key to activate deactivate the TF Watch function amp SUB Receiver key Use this key to tum the Sub Receiver ON or OFF amp MIN key Used to enter data into a memory channel M VFO key Used to transfer a frequency from memory to the VFO SCAN key Use to initiate program scan during VFO operation and use to initiate memory scan during memory operation Note The Sub receiver is operational in the SSB CW _and FSK modes only M S key Use this key to specify which band Main or Sub is controlled by the tuning controls and filter mode band keys etc When the Sub receiver is selected the Sub indicator will light BAND KEY key Used to select an amateur radio frequency band When used in conjunction with the ENT key the keypad is used to directly enter a frequency When used in conjunction with the M IN key The keypad is used to enter data into a memory channel When the M S key is used to control the Sub receive this key is used to control the Sub receiver band amp CLR Clear key Used when reentering memory channel data erasing a memory channel quiting scan or when specifying the channels that will be skipped during scan operations amp ENT Enter key Used to directly enter a frequency from the numeric key pad This is also used to select either the Main or sub receiver depending upon M S key selection 16 79 TX VFO SUB c
21. The display shows the memory channel operated last 42 2 Select the Memory Channe that you want to skip using the M CH VFO CH control or numeric keys 3 Press the CLR key Note Holding the CLR key depressed for longer than 2 seconds will clear that channel all data 4 A decimal point will appear in the memory channel display to indicate that the channel will be skipped 5 To cancel the lockout select the desired channel and then press the CLR key The decimal point will go out indicating that the channel will again be scanned 4 5 4 Programmable Band Scan Pressing the SCAN key during VFO A or VFO B operation starts the scan Channel Selection 1 While holding the SCAN key depressed press the numeric key that corresponds with the program scan range you want to scan For example press the 3 key if you want to scan between the limits specified in memory channel 93 Press 4 if you want to scan between the limits specified in memory channel 94 and so on 2 Scan will proceed from the frequency that appears in the main display towards the frequency specified in the sub display 3 The mode of operation and filter bandwidth can be changed during scan 4 To cancel scan press the CLR key Note If no data has been stored in memory channel 90 through 99 the programmable scan limits will be automaticaly stored in the memory channel 90 as i follow Lower scan limit 10kHz Upper scan limit 30MHz You
22. adhere to the operat closure through openings If a metal object such as ing and use instructions These safety and operating in a hair pin or 2 needie comes into contact with the structions should be retained for future reference inside of this unit a dangerous electric snack may result For families witn chiidren never permit chil 1 Power sources The unit should be connected dren to put anytning esoecially metal nsice ths to a power supply only of the type described in the unit Operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 2 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 5 Grounding or polarization The orecautiors Naver puil or stretch A the cord should be taken so that the grounding or polariza tion means of this unit is not defeatec 6 Ventilation The un t should be situated so that ts location or position does noi interfere with its proper ventilation 3 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke To maintain good ventiation do not put records or is detected immediately turn the power OFF and pull a table cloth on the unit Place the unit at least out the power cord Contact your dealer or nearest serv 4 inches 10 cm away from the walls ice center Do not use the unit on a
23. bed sofa rug or similar POWER OFF surface that may block the ventilation openings Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe 7 Enclosure removal Never remove the en closure If the internal parts are toucned ac cidentally a serious electric sheck might occur 8 Water and moisture The unit should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washoowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet base ment or near a swimming pool ete 9 Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside an tenna is connected to the receiver be sure the an tenna systern is grounded so as to pravide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 orovides information with respect to proper grounding of ihe mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire ta an antenna discharge unit size of grounding con ductors location of antenna discharge unit con nection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding siectrode See the accompany ing illustration EXAMPLE DF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT __ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS INEC SECTION 819 21 GROUND CLAMPS aa POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEG NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE IMEC AAT 250 PART Hi 10 Power lines
24. keying signal Monnor k display i i a R Receiv ___ Reception r AFSK receive signal Speaker terminal The figure below shows the frequency relationship between receive and transmit with this transceiver In FSK operation the space frequency is indicated on the main display __ 2298H2 170H2 i SSB filter i r icw fitter 14 200 17MHz MARK 74 200 00MHz i SPACE RX CARRIER Note Main display frequency 14 200 MHz RTTY keyer qlvyuyvuvey Sane ISTILLATOR 36 4 3 13 Auto Antenna Tuner Operation If the transceiver is operated into an antenna with a high SWR the final stage SWR protection circuit may operate when SWR is greater than approximately 2 1 Use of the Automatic Antenna Tuner will help you to match the antenna to the transceiver The AT unit is capable of matching a 20 150 ohm load or approximately a 3 1 SWR If the antenna and feed line exceed this range the tuner may not be able to find the correct match If the tuner cannot match after two attempts check your antenna and feed lines Output power of the transceiver will automatically be set to approximately 10 watts during the tuning process to protect the finals against damage While the automatic antenna tuner is capable of reducing the apparent SWR of the antenna system it is important to remember that maximum power output will only occur when the antenna has been adjusted for the lowest possible SWR
25. lower tuning limit and the other VFO to the upper tuning limit A B key Pressing this key resets the data of the inactive VFO frequency mode and filter settings currently displayed to the data of the active VFO Note When a memory channel is being used for reception the A B key will not function For example RX VFO A is set at 7 MHz in LSB and RX VFO B is 14 MHz in USB RX VFO A is the active VFO shown in the display Pressing the A B key will cause RX VFO B to change to 7 MHz in LSB 4 2 9 Direct Keyboard Frequency Entry Direct keyboard entry of the operating frequency is possible using the numeric keypad on the transceiver This allows quick changes in frequency without the delays encountered when using other tuning methods Note You cannot enter any frequency which is outside the coverage of the transceiver 1 Press the ENT key The following display will appear 2 Enter the desired operating frequency down to the arbitrary digit You do not have to enter trailing zeros but you must enter leading zeros a ee ae ae ee 3 After the least significant digit has been entered press the ENT key again to signify you want the transceiver to change frequency If you entered the frequency down to the nearest 10 Hz a beep will sound and the transceiver will automatically change to the new frequency without the need of pressing the ENT key for the second time For example To enter 14 200 MHz there are t
26. memory Store the frequency Notes 10 000MHz 20 000MHz 11 Beat tones may be heard on the following frequencies This is due to the internal frequency configuration of the radio and is not an indication of any problem It is normal 2 A handheld transceiver placed very close to this transceiver may generate noise Keep your handheld transceiver away from the transceiver when you use it 3 The fan motor rotates when the POWER switch is turned off it is normal 53 TRANSMIT Symptom Probable cause Corrective action No output power The microphone is not plugged in Plug the microphone in 2 Low microphone gain 2 Increase the MIC gain control 3 Poor antenna connection 3 Securely connect the antenna 4 DATA mode is selected 4 Press the current mode key VOX does not operate 1 GAIN control too low See section 4 1 1 GAIN control 2 ANTI control requires adjustment VOX trips by speaker output ANTI control requires adjustment See section 4 1 1 ANTI control Linear amplifier does not key 1 LINEAR AMP switch on rear panel was not turned ON or has a poor contact 2 REMOTE connector is miswired 2 Correct wiring 1 Move the switch as described in section 5 6 6 5 5 ORDERING SPARE PARTS When ordering replacement or spare parts for your equipment be sure to specify the following Model and serial number of your transceiver Schematic number of the part Pri
27. move the RF gain control to the left so the meter pointer remains at about the original deflection peak and turn the AGC switch to the FAST position This will reduce the unwanted AGC voltage and permit clear reception 3 M CH VFO CH control This control is used to change the frequency in 10 kHz steps during VFO operations This control is also used to select the desired memory channei during Memory Channel Operation 4 IF VBT control This control is very similar to the SSB Slope Tuning controls However with the IF VBT control one side of the IF passband can be narrowed The actual range depends upon the CW filters that have been installed amp AF VBT control Turn the knob to ease interference when in the CW receive mode SSB SLOPE TUNE HIGH CUT control Adjust the HIGH CUT control counterclockwise and interference from signals higher than the operating frequency will be reduced The high frequency components of the resulting receiver audio will also be reduced SSB SLOPE TUNE LOW CUT control Adjust the LOW CUT control clockwise and interference from signals lower than the operating frequency will be reduced Like the HIGH CUT control use of the LOW CUT control will also affect the audio frequency passband In this case the low frequency components of the audio signal will be reduced E Microphone MQuUP DWN Up Down switches These switches are used to step the VFO frequency or memory channel up and down
28. the same as that of the VOICE switch on the transceiver The displayed frequency can be announced by connecting the voice synthesizer VS 2 TF SET key The function of this key is the same as that of the TF SET key on the transceiver When the CLR TF SET switch is set to the CLR position the TF SET function is ineffective When it is set to the TF SET position the CLR function is ineffective QUICK MEMO key The function of this key is the same as that of the QUICK MEMO key on the transceiver M IN key The current operating status can be stored in one of the five memory channels one after another MR key This key is used to recall the stored data from the memory Use the M CH VFO CH control to recall a memory channel Note See the explanation of the CW message function in 4 6 and DRS Digital Recording System functions in 4 7 4 1 3 Rear Panel er eons GND Ground terminal To prevent electric shock as well as RFI and BCI connect the transceiver to a good earth ground ANT Antenna connector This connector should be attached to a suitable antenna for transmitting and receiving The antenna cable should be a 50 ohm coaxial cable terminated with a PL 259 connector RX ANT OUT terminal This is the antenna terminal for reception Signals received at the ANT connector are sent to this terminal This terminal is normally linked to the RX ANT IN terminal 4 with a jumper If you wish to use an exter
29. the transmit frequency of 14 200 MHz as confirmed by the Sub frequency display oon UUU nnn Duu ma 4 Operating the TF W Function Tune the receive frequency on the Main band to the DX station 2 Press the SUB key Your transceiver starts reception using the Sub band 3 While holding down the CLR key press the RX SUB key The frequency of the Main band is copied to the Sub band 4 Using the TX VFO SUB control search the receive a frequency of the DX station You cannot yet perform transmission using the frequency set on the Sub band at this time Press the B key located under TX Your transceiver enters the split operation mode and the SPLIT indicator appears 6 Press the TF W key The frequency of the Sub band is set to the transmitssion VFO in addition the TF W indicator appears and the offset relative to the Main band frequency appears with the dF indicator in the Sub band receive frequency display area You can also change the setting so that the dF indicator will not appear See 4 2 13 Menu No 03 7 Then you can change the receive and transmit frequencies of the Sub band simultaneously using the TX VFO SUB control Pressing the M S key allows you to change the frequency of the Sub band using the TUNING knob and then permits easier operation 4 2 12 Menu Function Selection Many of the functions of this transceiver can be reprogrammed to match your particular operating requi
30. the use of this control relay is required such as for use with an external linear amplifier It may be activated by setting the LINEAR AMP switch to ON 12 volts at approximately 10 mA maximum is available at pin number 7 of the REMOTE connector for control of an external keying relay if necessary We recommend the use of a 7 pin DIN plug for this connection When operation of this transceiver with the TL 922 922A is anticipated you should use the control cable supplied with the linear amplifier Most linear amplifiers require a ground on transmit This is available by connecting pin 2 of the remote connector to ground Then connect the center conductor of your linears relay control line to pin 4 The relay in this transceiver is capable of handling 100V DC at 500 m Note The TL 922 922A is NOT designed for Full Break in operation Attempting operation of the linear in this mode might lead to damage in the linear amplifier CW SEMI break in switching time The TS 950SDX RX to TX switching time in semibreak in is approximately 15ms At key down the transceiver may see an open circuit because the liner amplifier keying relay has not engaged As a result the transceivers protection circuit turns on causing the output power to be reduced If this should occur cut jumper W1 as show in the illustration This will change the RX to TX switching time to approximately 30ms The full break in switching time is not affected by this chang
31. 5dB B42 3371 04 lea RIT variable range 9 99kHz ange f instruction Manual sh B62 0229 XX 1 copy ear Le External control Instruction Manual 100kKH2 150kHz Less than 6 3 gV Crito dm Boer ess KX r TORY 150kHz 490kHz Less than 2 5 V 3 hestas iadh 490kHz 1 62MHz_ Less than 10g V iiag y 1 62MHz 30MHz Less than 0 5 nV MENU KEY DISPLAY EIST ee sou B59 0456 XX 1 copy FM 28MHz 30MHzz Less than 0 32 nV Warranty card Sheer ants U S A Canada and Europe version only 1 ea i USA version only 490KHz2 1 62MHz 490kKHz 1 705MHz 4 62MHz 30MHz gt 1 705MHz 30MHz Attach the control location sticker on the upper L zt case where it can be easily seen Note Output 1 5W across 8 ohms P load 10 distortion After unpacking Output toad impedance 8 ohms Shipping container Save the boxes and packing in the event your unit Notes GAR needs to be transported for remote operation i A A intenan ice 1 Circuit and ratings are subject to change without maintenance gr sefyi notice due to advancements in technology 2 Remember to keep the transmitting output power within the power limitations of your license For United Kingdom The mains plug must be removed from the wall socket prior to any internal examination WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live Green a
32. A v o A A a Ground Dash Dot Cll Electronic Keyer Circuit Operation Set the MENU key to ON and select menu number 12 with the M CH VFO CH control Set the display to ON with the UP DOWN switches Then press the MENU key again Connect a paddle type key to the key jack useing a 6 0 mm diameter stereo plug Adjust the KEY SPEED control for the desired speed E Weight Adjustment The ratio of dot space dash can be adjusted as follows EE _ DOT SPACE DASH SPACE 1 1 3 1 The Dot Dash ratio has been factory preset to 1 3 and will remain so regardless of the keyer speed You can forceably change the ratio to your own personal preterence or you can select AUTO WEIGHT control where the weighting adjusts for changes in keyer speed Set the MENU key to ON and select a menu number with the M CH VFO CH control Change the setting with the UP DOWN switches MENU No 13 selects Auto Manual setting ON OFF MENU No 14 selects Reverse mode setting ON OFF MENU No 15 selects the manual weight 1 3 Speeds at which the dot dash ratio changes are as follows KEY SPEED Control Position Menu No 14 o 3 3 7 7 10 act OFF Ti 28 1 30 1 32 ON 1 3 2 1 3 0 1 28 Notes 1 Since the dot dash ratio changes at positions 3 and 7 of the KEY SPEED control where some i hysteresis occurs it requires a little time to change the dot dash ratio 2 The dot dash ratios are approximate Auto Adjustment Thre
33. D The ON AIR indicator will light 6 Speak into the microphone holding the microphone about 5 cm away from your mouth Close talking or talking too loudly may reduce transmission clarity 7 Release the PTT switch or place the REC SEND switch to REC The ON AIR indicator will turn OFF When the 12k indicator is on the 12 kHz filter is selected with 5 kHz deviation When the 6k indicator is on the 6 kHz filter is selected with 2 5 kHz deviation oO 31 4 3 4 AM Mode Place the POWER switch ON Place the AM key Enter the desired frequency Set the METER switch to ALC Press the microphone PTT switch or set the REC SEND switch to SEND The ON AIR indicator will light 6 Adjust the CAR LEVEL control so that the meter indicates 40 watts theo s 20 40 ome Lilie eevee en teleacely of so o 108 180 308 Bee Akon a PowER awa cononcocoonaonanaoooosceoongos renee 3 SS aposaeadsSoaeacedaeccsconpesne 7 Speak into the microphone and adjust the MIC gain control so that the meter indicates 80 watts a a oe ee ee 20 an _ mon Sadnndend 0009 s0000009000000 POWER 8 Release the PTT switch or place the REC SEND switch to REC The ON AIR indicator will turn OFF 4 3 5 FSK Mode Connect the RTTY keyboard to the FSK key jack on the rear panel 2 Place the POWER switch ON 3 Place the FM key 4 Select the desired FSK shift See section 4 2 13 5 6 7 Enter
34. DJUSTMENTS araea onkr 54 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 58 6 1 DRU 2 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT INSTALLATION e oee ian oan aE EA 58 6 2 OPTION FILTER INSTALLATION 58 6 3 VS 2 VOICE SYNTHESIZER INSTALLATION 0 0 000000 0 59 6 4 OTHER ACCESSORIES 60 7 REFERENCE verad a ake ang eah pe a ead 62 WARNING i To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Safty precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE i CAUTION i CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTSIC SHC a CEE OR BACK NO USER SERV CZABLE PARTS NSIDE REFER SE DO NOT OPEN FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERA INTENDED TO ALERT THE LSER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSJLATED WITHIN THE PSODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT M TUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TG PERSONS ED TO ALERT THE USEP NCiINSTRLCTIONS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL T3IANGLE IS NTER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MA NTENANSE ISERVICI IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution Read this Rage carefully to ensure Please read all of the safety and operating instructions 4 Electric shock Care sheula be taken so that ob before operating this unit For best results follow all jects do not fali anc liquid is not spillea into the en warnings placed on the unit and
35. FF ATT Attenuator switch When the incoming receive signal is very strong the signal should be attenuated to prevent distortion of the signal thereby stabilizing the receiver performance This is easily done by activating the ATT switch This control is also useful when a strong signal is near your desired signal while some loss will occur to the desired signal as well as the undesired signal the use of the attenuator will sometimes allow you to understand what is being received This switch allows attenuation of the input signal by 6 12 or 18 dB For normal receiver performance this switch should be in the 0 dB position 10 VOX MAN switch VOX Voice Operated Switch operation is possible in SSB AM or FM operations Break in operation is possible in CW operation To activate the VOX circuitry place the VOX switch ON mm FULL SEMI Break in switch This switch affects the transmit receive recovery time In the SEMI position the transceiver will key when the key is depressed and remain in the transmit position until a preset delay has been reached In the FULL position the transceiver will switch back to receive as soon as the key is released thus allowing you to copy incoming signals between characters MONI Monitor switch Allows monitoring of your transmit signal DIM Dimmer switch Selects the intensity of both the digital display and the meter illumination bright or dim Meter During receiv
36. GOO ANAD HF TRANSCEIVER TS 950SDX INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN B62 0229 20 K M E E 8 2 2 P X MC 93 2 1110987654321 921211109876 Thank you for purchasing this new transceiver IMPORTANT Please read this Instruction Manual before placing the transceiver in service carefully SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL The following explicit definitions apply in this manual Note If disregarded inconvenience only no risk of equipment damage or personal injury Caution Equipment damage may occur but not personal injury i This Instruction Manual covers the following models TS 950SDX HF TRANSCEIVER with the SO 2 YK 880 1 YG 455C 1 and YG 455S 1 are included in this transceiver as standard equipment FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made i Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a_ residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not
37. H switch When this switch is ON the notch filter is activated AF VBT switch The AF VBT circuit is just the opposite of the NOTCH circuit With this control it is possible to accentuate the desired signal by providing additional rejection of noise and interfering signals whose pitch tone falls outside the audio passband PECASEND TUe 3 REC SEND switch This switch is used when you want to manually control transmission or receiving REC Places the radio into the receive mode SEND Places the radio into the transmit mode i THRU AUTO switch THRU The auto antenna tuner is not used in the transmit mode AUTO The auto antenna tuner is used in the transmit mode FF AT TUNE switch When this switch is turned ON with the THRU AUTO switch placed in the AUTO position the automatic tuner will be engaged and the tuner will try to match the antenna 36 PHONES jack Output terminal for headphones MIC jack Microphone connection GND STBY MIC 7 GND MIC STBY 2 amp NC DOWN 3 amp 8 Viapprox 10 mA ue E MIC connector Front view KEY SPEED control This controls the speed of the electronic keyer Turn the knob clockwise to increase speed AGC switch This switch selects the operating time constant of the AGC Automatic Gain Control circuit When the AGC switch is set to AUTO the gain is automatically controlled for the selected mode When the AGC switch is set to SLOW the receiver
38. Hz step which makes frequency change slow When the RIT switch is ON the RIT indicator will light and the receive frequency can be adjusted by using the RIT control Pressing the CLEAR switch allows the RIT to start shifting with the receive frequency of the Main band The offset relative to that Main band frequency will be set to O first Please refer to Section 4 2 13 No 68 Note When the RIT is ON the transmit frequency may be ditferent from the receive frequency For normal operation leave the RIT switch OFF It should be used only when necessary 30 4 2 18 CW R mode If the CW key is pressed in the CW mode the transceiver enters the CW R made To return to the CW mode press the CW key agian The CW R mode shifts the BFO from USB to LSB In this mode the beat tone changes form low to high when the tuning control is turned clockwise to help eliminate beat frequency interference 4 3 TRANSMITTER OPERATION 4 3 1 Precaution Before transmitting check the frequency for activity so that you do not interrupt another QSO 2 Note All segments on the Display Panel and Indicators iare shown on for this explanation Microphone Set the switches and controls as follows POWER switch OFF J PROC switch OFF Ml ATT switch 0dB REC SEND switch REC M MIC gain control Fully counterclockwise PWwR control Fully clockwise Connect a microphone to the MIC jack 4 3 2 SSB Mode 1 2
39. IA FSK 100 Channels 50 ohms With Antenna Tuner 20 150 ohms K and P type IZOVAC 10 M type 120 230VAC 10 E type 230VAC 10 T type 220 240VAG 10 X type 120 240VAC 10 TOW 700W 7 5A 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Less than 0 5 PPM Less than 0 5 PPM Dimensions WX H XD 409 X154 x 446mm Projections included 16 3 22 x 6 1 16 X17 9 16 Weight 23kg 50 6lbs Frequency range 160m band 80m band 40m band 30m band 20m band 17m band 15m band 12m band 10m band Output Power a i Transmitter A __ ee AEE ARERR EO a 1 8 to 2 0 MHz 3 5 to 4 0 MHz 7 0 to 7 3MHz 10 1 to 10 15 MHz 14 0 to 14 35 MHz 18 068 to 18 168 MHz 21 0 to 21 45 MHz 24 89 to 24 99 MHz 28 0 to 29 7 MHz With auto antenna tuner in THRU 1 9 24MHz SSB CW FSK FM 28MHz SSB CW FSK FM 20W MIN AM 10W MIN 20W MIN 40W MAX 10W MIN AM 150W MAX 40W MAX HOW MAX Transmitter B ____ SSB Balanced modulation Modulation FM Reactance modulation AM Low level modulation Spurious radiation Less than 40dB Carrier suppression with 1 5kHz reference More than 50dB Unwanted sideband suppression with 1 5kHz reference More than 60dB i Maximum frequency deviation FM Less than 5kHz Frequency response 6dB 100 to 3100Hz 9 99kHz 250 ohms to 600 ohms XIT variable range Microphone impedance
40. LL SEMI MONI DIM switches OUT M REC SEND switch REC W THRU AUTO switch THRU Ml OFF AT TUNE switch OFF W AGC switch FAST KEY SPEED control Center PROCESSOR IN OUT Center PROC NB1 NB2 switches OFF W MIC PWR controls Fully counterclockwise ONB LEVEL controis Fully counterclockwise CAR control Fully counterclockwise DELAY control Center MONI ANTI GAIN controls Fully counterclockwise SAL control Fully counterclockwise ASUB AF gain control Fully counterclockwise PITCH control Center NOTCH AF VBT switches gt OFF Mb WAF gain control Fully counterclockwise RF gain control Fully clockwise OIF VBT control Fully clockwise AF VBT control Fully clockwise SSB SLOPE TUNE HIGH CUT control Fully clockwise LOW CUT control Fully counterclockwise After presetting the controls as described above turn the transceivers POWER switch ON The display panel will indicate as shown below nan tHE th of bene rou ewo toa 1000 y bas c cy Note jif the display is not as shown reset the microprocessor using the procedure provided in Section 4 4 2 Turn the AF gain control clockwise until a signa or noise is heard Rotate the TUNING knob and select a frequency not currently used If desired adjust squelch as follows turn the SQL control clockwise until the noise just disappears Select the desired operating frequency When a signal is received th
41. The frequency will change continuously if the switches are pressed and held PTT Push To Talk switch The transceiver will be placed into the transmit mode whenever this switch is pressed 17 4 1 2 Quick Key Board RM 1 Accessory Some of the keys on the front panel can be controlled from the Quick Key Board connected to the Key Board jack on the rear panel Functions that may be controlled include REC 1 REC 2 REC 3 PLAY 1 PLAY 2 PLAY 3 CLR TF SET QUICK MEMO M IN MR and VOICE optional voice synthesizer VS 2 is required KENWOOD am REMOTE FUNCTION KEYBOARD D CLR TF SET switch When this switch is set to the CLR position the CLR function is selected When it is set to the TF SET position the TF SET function is selected REC PLAY switch When this switch is set to the REC position the REC 1 REC 2 REC 3 functions are selected When it is set to the PLAY position the PLAY 1 PLAY 2 and PLAY 3 functions are selected PLAY 1 REC 1 PLAY 2 REC 2 PLAY 3 REC 3 keys These keys are used to record CW or SSB messages Use the REC PLAY switch to select the REC or PLAY mode CLR TF SET key The CLR function indicated on the key top or the TF SET function indicated under the key top is selected depending on the position of the CLR TF SET switch Pressing the CLR key in the REC or PLAY mode will stop recording or playback 18 Keys inside cover VOICE key The function of this key is
42. WN key frequency step size to be adjusted within a range of 1000 1kHz to 10kHz in 1kHz increments 500kHz or 1MHz kHz 67 Rit disp When turned on Allows display of the RIT XIT frequency when the RIT XIT switch ON is off Rit plus Turns the RIT XIT frequency change data transfer function ON or OFF 68 When ON allows the frequency change data to be copied into the main display when the OFF CLEAR key is pressed 69 Chatter Turns the electronic keyer chatter suppression circuit ON or OFF Menu 12 must ON be On for this menu choice to become available 70 Cp Sets the CW mode to SEMI when transmitting a CW message ON or OFF OFF Menu 12 must be ON for this menu choice to become active 71 Ssb auto Turns the SSB auto mode function ON or OFF ON 72 Scan hid Turns the program scan hold function ON or OFF OFF 73 Fil sel Turns the filter limit selection function This allows useful filter selections to be ON made based upon the mode of operation Example No 270 Hz filter for SSB voice 74 10 disp Turns the 10Hz display resolution ON or OFF ON 75 Scale Sets the full scale deflection of the Analog scale to MHz or 100kHz ee 76 Split Allows you to disable the frequency display shift that occurs during split frequency OFF operations i Scope Turns the Sub receiver marker ON and OFF when using the SM 230 in the Pan 77 Display mode with a 100 kHz or 250 kHz resolution The scope maker is not
43. aster transceiver The slave transceiver beeps and the data is written to quick memory channels 1 of slave transceiver The data is also written to quick memory channel 1 of the master transceiver 3 When the QUICK MEMO M IN key is pressed the latest data is written to channel 1 f there is already data in channel 1 it is moved to channel 2 For the quick memory recall method see Section 4 4 12 E To rewrite the VFO frequency of the slave transceiver directly 1 Set menu No10 to ON for the slave transceiver Please refer to Section 4 2 12 2 Set the data such as the frequency to be stored in the master transceiver and press the QUICK MEMO M IN key of the master transceiver The data such as the TX VFO frequency in the slave transceiver is replaced by the data in the master transceiver The data is also written to quick memory channel i of the master transceiver 4 13 WHEN USED AS THE MASTER MACHIN FOR THE TRANSVERTER 4 13 1 Connection Transverter RX OUT ANTENNA DRIVE IN Drive out tx Remote control terminal Coaxial cable Standby switch ALC output Control relay REMOTE connector Control ralay Speaker output From standby switch PTT circuit for foot switch ALC input f 12 VDC ON transmit GND max 10 mA When connections are made as shown above the PWR control on this unit does not work so turn it fully clockwise The external ALC input is negative The ALC circuit operates f
44. ata such as the frequency to be stored in the master transceiver and press the QUICK MEMO M IN key of the master transceiver The slave transceiver beeps and the same data is written to quick memory channeis 1 of both transceivers 3 When the QUICK MEMO M IN key is pressed the latest data is written to channel 1 If there is already data in channel 1 it is moved to channel 2 For the quick memory recall method see Section 4 4 12 E To rewrite the VFO frequency of the slave transceiver directly 1 Set menu Noji0 to ON for the slave transceiver Please refer to Section 4 2 12 2 Set the data such as the frequency to be stored in the master transceiver and press the QUICK MEMO M IN key of the master transceiver The data such as the VFO frequency in the slave transceiver is replaced by the data in the master transceiver The same data is also written to quick memory channel 1 of the master transceiver 4 12 5 SPLIT Function Setting Set menu No 9 to ON for the bath transceiver Please refer to Section 4 2 12 1 Data that can be transmitted Data that can be transmitted includes the following VFO frequency and mode 50 2 Operation E To write the data to the quick memory channels of slave transceiver 1 Set menu No10 to OFF for the slave transceiver Please refer to Section 4 2 12 2 Set the data such as the frequency to be stored in the master transceiver and press the QUICK MEMO M IN key of the m
45. atus of several front panel switches in morse code To activate this function turn the power ON while holding down the VOICE key Repeat this procedure to turn the function OFF Example When the band is switched the following Morse codes are output through the speaker Band Meaning of Morse code 18 1R8 35 O 3RS 7 A 7 10 40 14 14 8 18 21 21 24 5 24 28 28 a9 29 22 TX VFO SUB control The TX frequency step depends on the mode that has been selected 2 Frequency One revolution of TX VFO SUB Moge Step control SSB CW FSK 10 Hz 4kHz AM FM 100 Hz 40 KHz When the FINE key is ON the frequency step is 1 Hz The frequency step in the AM and FM modes is 10 KHz M CH VFO CH control The active VFO frequency step is as shown below One revolution of Sj Frequency Step M CH VFO CH control 4 10 kHz i 250 kHz The frequency step may be reprogrammed when turning on the POWER switch See 4 2 13 Menu No 63 This control is also used to select the desired memory channel during Memory Channel Operation 4 2 7 Amateur Radio Bands Selection Press the BAND KEY key to change amateur radio bands If the Sub Receiver function is active it will also be changed 4 2 8 Dual Digital VFO s Operational convenience is enhanced through the use of two VFO s Two VFQ s are provided to allow you to change frequencies quickly with the least amount of dial rotation For example you could set one VFO to the
46. bic OFF or Bug type operation ON for the electronic keyer 16 OFF Menu 12 must be ON R m 17 Play int Determines if manual input from the paddle i is allowed ON during message keyer OFF playback Menu 12 must be ON 18 Dsp c fil Used to turn the DSP Comb Filter ON and OFF for SSB reception OFF Dsp r Ipf Used to set the cut off frequency of the DSP BPF and LPF during receiving Note The three BPF positions are used in the FSK mode only j The characteristics of the three filters is shown below i 19 Low Cut Center High Cut 2800Hz BPF1 Wide Approx 400Hz 2200Hz 3700Hz BPF2 Med Approx 7OOHz 2200Hz 3500Hz BPF3 Narrow Approx 1300Hz 2200Hz 3000Hz Dsp t hpf Used to set the cut off frequency of the DSP analog HPF used during i 20 200Hz transmission i p 21 Dsp t lpf Used to set the cut off frequency of the DSP LPF used during transmission 2750Hz C rise Used to set the rise and decay time of the CW waveforms generated by the DSP 22 4mS unit 2 4 6 8 ms hs Rec t Sets the recording times of REC 1 REC 2 and REC 3 Two selections are possible 8 16 REC 1 8 sec REC 2 8 sec REC 3 16 sec i 23 116 32 REC 1 16 sec REC 2 16 sec REC 3 32 sec 8 16 When 16 32 is selected the sound quality decreases since the sampling rate is 1 2 the p sampling rate of the 8 16 mode This selection functions only when the optional DRU 2 is installed Con rec Selects con
47. can specify up to 10 different groups to scan Simply hold the scan key depressed and press the numeric key corresponding to the different groups you wish to scan For example When 14 000 MHz lower limit and 14 010 MHz upper limit are stored in channel 91 and 21 000 MHz lower limit and 21 010 upper limit are stored in channel 92 1 Press Numeric key 1 while holding down the SCAN key Scanning will proceed through the range stored in memory channel 91 Memory channel 91 14 000 14 010MHz 4 i II Press Numeric key 2 while holding down the SCAN key Scanning will proceed through the range stored in channel 92 Memory channel 92 21 000 21 010MHz i Ill Press Numeric keys 1 and then 2 while holding down the SCAN key Scanning will be repeated within the ranges stored in channels 91 and 92 Memory channel 91 Memory channel 92 14 000 14 010MHz 21 000 21 010MHz 4 5 5 Sub Programmable Band Scan t Press the SUB key qnaanna oa wun a E t co EX amp E 2 Press the M S key The SUB indicator lights to indicate that all function of the Sub band function are active 3 Press the SCAN key The lowest frequency is displayed in the main frequency display area and the highest frequency is displayed in the sub frequency display area Iann KE Roun BI ise egaae ow Fung eee P4oe ag Note The displayed highest lowest frequency may not be 1MHz higher lower than the Sub receive frequency de pe
48. ceiver might key momentarily ee To prevent this from occurring make sure full break in is turned off and select a mode ather than CW When the plug is inserted or removed After the plug has been inserted or removed you may return to break in 57 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Be sure to unplug the AC power cable before starting work 6 1 DRU 2 DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT INSTALLATION 1 Remove the top cover of the transceiver Refer to Section 5 6 1 2 Using the tapping screw supplied with the DRU 2 install the DRU 2 on the chassis 3 Attach the three cables from the DRU 2 as shown Note Keep the cushions provided with the DRU 2 for later use They are not needed now 4 Replace the top cover 58 6 2 OPTIONAL FILTER INSTALLATION 1 Install 1 Remove the bottom cover of the transceiver Refer to Section 5 6 1 2 Remove the screws from where filters will be installed as shown below 3 Attach the filter s and secure it with the screws you just removed The filters are not polarized so they may be placed in either direction 2 Rewriting Set Menu 1 Turn onthe POWER while pressing the ENT key 2 Amenu number is displayed 3 Select the menu number that corresponds to the filter s you are installing by rotation the M CH VFO CH knob 4 Activate the filter with the UP DOWN switches Option Setting Menu Menu IF Band Initial number width l setting o 8 83 MHz 270 H2 OFF
49. e Switching Time wi j ikii SEMI FULL Connected Approx 15 ms Approx 15 ms i Open Approx 30 ms Approx 15 ms 5 6 7 External Frequency Standard Calibration You might wish to use an external frequency standard to accomplish the zero beat procedure We would recommend the use of a standard that is capable of providing 1Vp p at 10 kHz When using the external frequency standard you should place the REFERENCE OSCILLATOR switch to the EXT position Notes 1 Before adjustment set the SO OSC switch located near the SO 2 to OSC 2 You must not touch the frequency adjustment trimming caoacitor F ADJ since it has alredy benn adjusted at the factory REFERENCE OSCILLATOR switch SO OSC switch 5 6 8 When using the internal electronic keyer and an external keyer at the same time The keyboard jack connected to the back panel is a stereo type jack and is as shown below CN25 Obtain a 3 5 diameter stereo plug and jack Connect as shown below to use the interna and the external keyer simultaneously Connect as shown inside the dotted lines i y Ti line i A Keyboard line I Transceiver Uea b External keyer input Default setting electronic keyer Remove connector CN26 External keyer Note mode return to CW and move the CN25 D 20g D mE o Picture showing unit with lower case removed When the modified plug is inserted or removed from the key jack the trans
50. e REC 3 key The REC 3 starts recording the receiver audio After 8 seconds new information is recorded over the previous one The recording time can be set to 8 or 16 seconds using MENU No 25 If you want to save an 8 or 16 seconds segment of the recording press the REC 3 key This will transfer the recording into a buffer memory To play back the saved recording press the VOICE key 4 7 5 Repeat Playback When MENU No 26 is on recorded information is repeatedly played back To stop playback press the CLR key Example If PLAY 1 is pressed the PLAY 1 recording is repeatedly played back until the CLR key is pressed Example If PLAY 1 PLAY 2 and PLAY 3 are pressed all three recording are repeatedly played back until the CLR key is pressed Note You must stop continuous recording or repeat playback before shutting the transceiver off or the recording could be erased Menu No 27 allows the repeat playback interval to be set within the range from O to 60 seconds Initial setting 10 seconds Example If the interval is set to 20 for the playback of PLAY1 only the PLAY1 recording is played back repeatedly with a 20 second intermission following each PLAY1 playback 46 4 8 REPEATER OPERATION Repeaters permit a very wide coverage area at relatively low power levels using the FM mode The combination of the low noise mode combined with the generaily good propagation offered by this band makes for some excel
51. e S meter will deflect To turn off the transceiver press the POWER switch again 21 4 2 2 Beep Tones Audible confirmation of various microprocessor functions is provided in the form of a series of audio beeps The output level of the Beeper is adjustable with a variable resistor located inside the transceiver Please refer to Section 5 6 4 4 2 3 Audible Mode Announcement When a Mode key is pressed the first character of the mode is sounded in Morse code through the speaker Note that FSK is announced with an R 4 2 5 SSB AUTO Mode Shift This transceiver automatically selects the appropriate sideband when in the SSB mode 10 kHz 9 5 MHz 30 MHz LSB USB Notes 14 USB is selected for 9 5 MHz and above 2 The AUTO mode selection will not function 5 when using RIT Mode Morse code T 7 LS Ae 4 2 6 Frequency Step E TUNING knob USB i The frequency step depends on the mode that has cw ses eS Ge been selected lt PE Sg Frequency One revolution of FSK by E Mode Step TUNING knob AM x si F SSB CW FSK 10Hz 10 kHz l FM e 7 z AM FM 100 Hz 50 kHz i Note y When the FINE key is ON the frequency step is 1 You can select a single audio beep rather than Hz The frequency step in the AM and FM modes is Morse Code confirmation See 4 2 13 Menu No j 10 Hz 51 ngs J 4 2 4 Additional Key Announcements The TS 950SDX is capable of announcing the st
52. e dot dash ratios can be set by using Menu No 14 and KEY SPEED Control Position MENU No 14 OFF ON Normal mode Reverse mode The faster the The faster the keying speed the keying speed the i l longer the dash shorter the dash 10 2 o clock KEY SPEED Contro Position g 10 d 5 een o clock o clock g 10 10 2 2 5 o clack o clock i o clock i KEY SPEED Control Position NORMAL MODE 1 28 1 30 1 32 REVERSE MODE 1 32 1 30 1 28 Manual Adjustment Press the MENU key 2 Select menu number 15 using the M CH VFO CH control The currently set weight value appears in the sub band frequency display area 3 Select the desired value in the range 1 2 5 to 1 40 using the UP or DOWN switch 4 Press the MENU key again to complete the setting operation a Note It requires a little time to change the ratio at about the 10 o clock and 2 o clock positions of the i KEY SPEED control where some hysteresis occurs i SEMI and FULL break in operation Note When using a keyer set the MENU key to ON select menu number 12 with the M CH VFO CH contro and set the display OFF with the UP DOWN switches To restore the previous operating state press the MENU key again Initially the display is OFF 33 Two break in methods are provided with the transceiver SEMI and FULL break in With either bre ak in operation depressing the CW key will
53. e transceiver Use a properly adjusted antenna of good quality to enable your transceiver to perform at its best The antenna input impedance is 50 ohms Use 50 ohm coaxial cable such as RG 8 or 5D 2V for this connection If the antenna is far from the transceiver the use of low loss coaxial cable such as 10D 2V is recommended Match the impedance of the coaxial cable and that of the antenna so that the SWR is less than 1 5 to 1 The protection circuit in the transceiver will activate if the SWR is particularly poor greater than 3 to 1 A high SWR value will cause transmitter output to drop and may lead to TVI or BCI reports 2 Grounding Caution Never use a gas pipe or electrical conduit pipe for ground connection Notes 1 A ground connection that is a 1 4 wavelength or its multiple may provide a good DC ground but it will not provide a good RF ground 2 A city water pipe cannot be used as a good earth in some cases j Making a good earth connection is important for preventing dangers such as electric shock and for emitting a high quality signal with minimum spurious radiation Bury a commercially available ground rod or copper plate under the ground and connect it to the GND terminal A thick wire cut as short as possible should be used for the connection To make a good earth connection connect the GND terminal to a grounded metal water pipe 3 External speaker The TS 950SDX includes a built in speaker
54. eceiver audio and the external speaker provides Main receiver audio Spot 500kHz marker control ON OFF When this function is ON a marker signal is heard every 500 kHz 07 OFF At Auto Auto Tuner control ON OFF 08 Setting this to ON allows the Auto Tuner to function and setting to OFF places the tuner ON into the manual control mode o9 Transfr Data Transfer function control This allows transfer of data between two TS OFF 950SDX transceivers 10 Direct Determines whether signals 2 are to be directly written to the VFO when using the OFF data transfer function CAUTION Menu number 11 will only enable an IF and AF mute function It will not protect the front end of the transceiver Make sure you connect the ANT terminal to ground when transmitting on the other transceiver Menu age Initial No Function Description State T inh Determines if the master transceiver has transmit inhibited ON or not OFFI OFF 12 Paddle Electronic keyer ON OFF control OFF 13 Auto Controls the Auto Weight function of the electronic keyer ON Menu 12 must be on for this to function 14 Auto Rev Auto Weight Reverse mode Dot Dash spacing is reversed OFF Menu 12 and 13 must be on for this selection to function 6 Ratio Manual weight Dot Dash ratio control 30 Menu 12 must be ON and 13 must be OFF 25 Menu 5 pox Initial No Function Description State Bug Selects lam
55. el 2 If there is data in channel 2 it is moved automatically to channel 3 and so on If there is data in channel 5 it is erased automatically Memory entry with the Quick Memory Channel operation 1 When the quick memory channel is recalled the frequency the mode or other data in the memory channel can be modified 2 To store the modified frequency or the mode in memory press the QUICK MEMO M IN key The contents of the memory channel are replaced with new data The original contents of the memory channel are automatically moved to the next memory channel For example if channel 3 is recalled the frequency or the mode modified and the QUICK MEMO M IN key pressed the new data is stored in channel 3 and the original contents of the memory channel are automatically moved to channel 4 If channel 5 is recalled the frequency or mode modified and the QUICK MEMO M IN key pressed the new data is stored in channel 5 and the original contents of channel 5 are automatically erased Quick Memory Channel Recall lf the MR key is pressed and the M CH VFO CH control turned a quick memory channel can be recalled The frequency and mode can be modified but if you move to another channel or VFO and then return to the original channel the frequency and mode return to the original values stored in the memory channel To return to VFO operation press the MR key again To shift the quick memory channel contents to the VFO press the
56. en j Receiver A Circuitry Main SSB CW FSK AM Quadruple conversion superheterodyne Triple conversion superheterodyne Double conversion superheterodyne 100kHz to 30MHz FM Sub SSB CW FSK Frequency range Intermediate frequency Main ist 2nd 3rd Ath Sub lst 2nd 73 05MHz 8 83MHz 455kHz 100kHz 40 055MHz 10 695MHz Sensitivity SSB CW at 10dB S N N 100kKHz 150kHz 150kHz 490kHz 490kHz 1 62MHz 1 62MHz 30MHz AM at 10 B S N N 100kHz 150kHz 150kHz 490kHz 490kHz 1 62MHz 1 62MHz 30MHz FM at 12dB SINAD 28MHz 30MHz Note USA version only 490kHz 1 62MHz 490kHz 1 705MHz 1 62MHz 30MHz 1 705MHz 30MHz Less than 2 5 nV Less than 1 gV Less than 4 yV Less than 0 2 nV Less than 25 xV Less than 10 xV Less than 32 pV Less than 2 0 nV Less than 0 5 pV 2 2 ACCESSORIES i ee Receiver B Unpack your TS 950SDX carefully and confirm Selectivity that it is supplied with the following accessories SSB AMIN FSK 6dB 2 4kHz Quick Key Board RM 1 SORR E X60 3240 00 lea AM W 6dB 6kHz ink Hs ae i Dynamic microphone 0008 7 MSKHZ T91 0352 15 1ea CWIW 6dB 400Hz F aa g DIN plug 7 pin 60dB 900Hz Sree eae E07 0751 05 tea 60dB IK DIN plug 13 pin 5 E07 1351 05 tea Image ratio More than 80dB Fuse GAMM type eee fea Ist IFrejection More than 70dB Control location sticker Aat Notch filter attenuation More than 4
57. enu mode Menu No Item Settings lz ee ae j 18 DSPComb ON OFF filter BPF3 BPF2 BPF1 600 Receive FIR 800 1000 1400 1800 2 19 filter cut off 200 2400 2600 2800 3 frequency 000 3200 3500 4000 4 500 6000 f Transmit HPF 20 cut off OFF 100 200 300 400 frequency Transmit LPF 21 cut off 2600 2750 2900 3100 frequency CW rise 22 decay time 2 4 6 8ms 3 Menu Functions 1 Menu No 18 Used to turn the DSP Comb Filter ON and OFF tor SSB reception 2 Menu No 19 Select the cut off frequency for the DSP BPF and LPF during receive 3 Menu No 20 Select the transmit high pass filter cut off frequency 4 Menu No 21 Select the transmit low pass filter cut off frequency 5 Menu No 22 Select the rise decay time for CW The 4ms setting is desirable for low speed keying with normal weighting dot dash ratio The 2 ms setting is desirable for high speed keying or when operating with unusual dot dash ratio a rise time i TX POWER SN b decaytime KEYING T 4 12 TRANSFER FUNCTION WHEN TWO TS 950SDX TRANSCEIVER ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER When two TS 950SDX are connected together operation data can be transferred from one TS 950SDX master to the other slave Notes 1 Other functions may be slowed down while the data is being transferred 2 All operation data cannot be transferred if the master transceiver is in the memory channel mode or the slave transceiver is in the Quick memory cha
58. ethod Connect a paddle to the rear panel CW KEY jack 1 Select the receive mode 2 Set the VOX MAN switch to MAN 3 Set the REC PLAY switch on the Quick Key board to PLAY 4 Press the PLAY key for the desired channel to start playback Example When the REC1 key is pressed oo 1 eo G i 5 When the playback ends the transceiver returns to its normal state Note When the CLR key is pressed during playback the transceiver returns to its normal state 4 6 3 Transmitting a Message H In the receive mode 4 Set the VOX MAN switch to VOX 2 Set the REC PLAY switch on the quick keyboard to PLAY 3 Press the desired PLAY key to start transmission 4 When the transmission is completed the radio will automatically return to the receive mode E In the transmit mode Press the desired PLAY key to start transmission 4 6 4 Continuous Playback Up to three channels can be played back continuously Example When PLAY1 PLAY2 and PLAY3 are pressed successively during playback 1 i re t When PLAY1 transmission is completed 4 7 VOICE RECORDING USING DRS FUNCTION When the optional DRU 2 digital recording unit is installed When the optional DRU 2 is connected to the transceiver microphone audio can be recorded in a manner very similar to the CW message function E MENU No 23 Changing the recording time 1 Press the MENU key 2 Adjust the M CH VFO CH control to select me
59. gain and S meter readings will react slowly to large input changes and when set to FAST the receiver gain and S meter will react quickly to changes in the input signal tevel The normal position when using all modes is the SLOW position When working any of the following you might wish to use the FAST position When tuning rapidly use the FAST position When receiving weak signals When a high speed CW signal is being received Note This switch is disabled during FM operations 40 MAIN NB LEVEL control Controls the noise blanker operating level Use only the minimum level necessary SUB NB LEVEL control Controls the noise blanker operating level Use only the minimum level necessary amp NB 1 switch For pulse type noise such as generated by automotive ignition systems turn the NB 1 switch ON This switch will not heip to eliminate atmospheric or line noises only pulse type noise amp NB 2 switch Noise blanker 2 is used for long duration pulse noise like the woodpecker To reduce woodpecker radar noise interference set switch NB 2 to the ON position NB 2 s effectiveness depends on the specific type of interference If you use NB 2 for short duration pulse noise the receive tone may become distorted making it difficult to hear Unfortunately no noise blanker can remove all different types of interference but the two noise blankers that have been provided in the TS 950SDX are effective in
60. here are two methods for resetting the micro processor 1 Press and hold the A B key and turn on the POWER Caution All user programmed memory will be erased with this operation 11 Press and hold the VFO A RX key and turn on the power to reset all user programmed data except the contents of the Memory Channels 4 4 3 Memory Channel Memory Channel Number Memory Channel H KEENT 00 through 89 Standard and Split 90 through 99 Programmable VFO i Tuning limit E ee Yin AS 4 4 4 Memory Contents Each Memory Channel is capable of storing the following information 00 89 90 39 Frequency Yes Yes Mode Yes i Yes X2 Filter Yes Yes 2 _ Tone Frequency data Yes 1 TA No ae A n a AIP ON Yes Yes 2 x1 When the memory is used as a split memory in FM mode for both transmission and reception x2 During memory channel operation the modified contents are saved as the memory channel data 4 4 5 Memory Entry A Standard Memory Channel 1 Select the receive frequency and the mode Example 14 175MHz is selected on VFO A 1411900 a 2800 A 2 Press the M IN key The transceiver will enter the Memory Scroll M SCR mode 4 nan am UU an When Memory Channel 00 is empty 3 Select the desired Memory Channel number one ANAN rt ee He E E A When Memory Channel 03 is empty 4 When the desired memory channel is found and displayed press the M IN key again The curre
61. icates the sub operating frequency or tone frequency HTX frequency display Indicates the TX operating frequency or memory channel frequency i NOTCH control The NOTCH function is used to reduce or eliminate heterodyne or CW type signals The NOTCH filter will not be effective against SSB AM or FM type signals i SQL Squelch control This control is used to eliminate atmospheric noise and receiver static noise during no signal periods Slowly rotate the contro clockwise to the point where the ambient noise just disappears and the speaker shuts off This point is known as the squelch threshold point Now you will only hear output from the speaker when an incoming signal is present For weak signal reception this control should be fully counterclockwise 2 SUB AF gain control Turn the knob to increase or decrease the SUB receiver volume Clockwise rotation increases the volume and counterclockwise rotation decreases the volume PITCH control The CW PITCH control is provided so that you may adjust the frequency of the incoming CW signal so that the tone is pleasing to you The TS 950SDX accomplishes this without shifting the actual transmit or receive frequency by shifting the 100kHz IF frequency just prior to product detection 12 RIT switch Press to turn the RIT ON or OFF A XIT switch Press to turn the XIT ON or OFF CLEAR switch Pressing the CLEAR switch restores the RIT XIT to zero NOTC
62. inal Pin number 9 of the ACC2 connector will produce the same result When the REMOTE connector is used for external standby prevent unwanted errors by pressing the DATA mode to disable the mic input circuit When the DATA mode is selected in the FM mode the time constant for the squelch becomes fast 37 4 4 MEMORY The transceiver incorporates a convenient 100 channel memory that can be used to store and recall commonly used frequencies lithium 4 4 1 Microprocessor back up Battery A lithium battery is contained in the transceiver to retain memory Turning off the POWER switch disconnecting the power cable or a power failure will not erase the memory The battery should last for approximately five years When the battery discharges an erroneous display may appear in the display Lithium battery replacement should be performed by an authorized KENWOOD service facility either your KENWOOD dealer or the factory since this unit contains CMOS type circuitry Notes 1 When the lithium battery is replaced the microprocessor must be reset using the procedure in section 4 4 2 2 All user programmed memory will be erased with this operation 4 4 2 Initial State and Reset of the Microprocessor A initial state of the microprocessor from the factory i Frequency Mode VFO A 44 000 00 USB VFOB _ 14 000 00 USB SUBVFO 14 000 00 USB Memory Channel gt oo sa Nodata B Microprocessor reset T
63. ing of signals the meter is used as an S meter During transmission the meter is used as a POWER meter and is controlled by the METER switch and provides either VSWR COMP level ALC level or Ic meter readings Notes 1 Simultaneous reading of SWR and COMP level is not possible 2 Simultaneous reading of ALC level and Ic is not possible 3 Simultaneous reading of more than three data items is not possible i 4 The bottom scale functions as an S meter for the Sub band during Sub band receive operations Filter indicators Indicate which filters have been selected Works for Main or Sub band depending on the setting of the M S switch F LOCK display Lights when the F LOCK key is ON DATA display Lights when the DATA MODE is ON PRG Program display Lights during selection or operation on memory channels 90 to 99 SCAN display Turns ON during scanning M SCR Memory scroll display Lights when the M IN key is pressed When the memory scroll function is active you can review the contents of the memory channels without a loss of the incoming receive frequency RIT display Turns ON when using RIT XIT display Turns ON when using XIT display Turns ON when using FINE M CH Memory channel display Turns ON during a Memory Channel operation 49 lt A gt display Lights when VFO A is selected and shows that the VFO is operating lt B gt display Lights when VFO B is selected and shows tha
64. ion SWR COMP Indicates the SWR value or compression level When this switch is released the SWR value is indicated When this switch is pressed the compression level is indicated Indicates the ALC operating state or the drain current Ild of the final FET When this switch is released the ALC operating state is indicated ALC Ic 14 When this switch is pressed the drain current Id of the final FET is indicated Since the Ic meter is calibrated at the values normally encountered its indication may not be accurate at very low currents such as the idling current FILTER switch 8 83 Selects the desired regardless of mode 455 Selects the desired 455kHz filter regardless of mode 8 83MHz filter amp MODE keys These keys are used to select the desired operating mode When a MODE key is pressed the first character of the selected mode will be sounded in Morse code through the internal speaker DATA mode In the SSB AM FM mode pressing the same key twice once if the key was pressed previously will select the DATA mode The DATA indicator lights Pressing the same key once again will cancel the DATA mode When the FSK mode is selected it is automatically switched to the DATA mode The DATA mode is used for packet communications and RTTY When this mode is selected signals from he microphones are blocked and modulation is provided by the incoming DATA from the ACC2 connecter on the rear panel duri
65. ion and interference TVI BCI The impedance match can be checked with an SWR meter Generally satisfactory operation is assured when the VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio is less than 1 5 1 t Ground plans antenna I Dipole antanna Fig B 1 62 A rotary beam antenna is very effective for DX communication in the 14 21 and 28 MHz bands Fig 8 2 If open wire or balanced type transmission line is used with the antenna a suitable antenna tuner with balun is recommended between the transceiver and the feed line Methods of construction and operating such tuners are described in detail in the ARRL Antenna Handbook or similar publications For operation on the 160 75 and 40 meter bands a simple dipole antenna cut to resonance in the most used portion of the band will perform satisfactorily For operation on the 10 15 and 20 meter bands the efficiency of the station will be greatly increased if a good directional rotary antenna is used Remember that even the most sophisticated transceiver is useless without a good antenna Fig 8 2 7 2 RADIO FREQUENCY ALLOCATION ist 2nd ard Zone Zone Zone kHz v4 5 Low frequency broadcast band 283 5 Medium frequency broadcast band i i 160 m amateur band 90m broadcast band 80m amateur band 75m broadcast band 1 60 m broadcast band oj 49m 1 broadcast band 40m amateur band 4im broadcast band 31m broadcast band 10 MHz
66. ion is within the ALC zone aPN SS oe 5 I oe 1 e ee ee NCOGLUOSQ0000000000 37009000000 power SO P SO npu TO 29o how ALC zone 9 Release the key The receive mode will be restored and the ON AIR indicator will turn off H SEM and FULL break in 1 Keyer connections When the internal keyer is turned off and you intend to use either a straight key or an external keyer you should connect the plug as shown in the accompanying diagram Use a plug with a diameter of 6 0 mm To use external straight key 5V Contact Current about imA _ A a Ground Notused or 5V Contact Current about 1mA Ground Notes 1 When using a key or an external electronic keyer set the MENU key to ON select menu number 12 with the M CH VFO CH control and set the display OFF with the UP DOWN j switches To restore the previous operating state press the MENU key again Initially the display is OFF 2 Use of a stereo plug in this instance will cause misoperation of the transceiver 3 Use a shielded cable or a coaxial cable to connect the plug and the keyer Ul Electronic keyer connection When using the internal keyer you should connect the CW key as shown in the accompanying diagram Note internal keyer operation requires the use of a stereo type plug 6 0 mm dia do not use a mono plug when internal keyer operation is desired 5V Contact 5V Contact Si a Current about 1mA Current about im
67. izer When the VOICE switch is pressed the transceiver will audibly announce the operating frequency 4 11 DIGITAL MODULATION FUNCTION SSB CW AM FM and FSK transmit processing and receive processing in SSB CW and FSK are accomplished with 16 bit A D and D A convertors and DSP Digital Signal Processor 1 Features of each Mode D SSB mode Superior sideband suppression and higher quality modulation through the use of tenth digital phase shift networks digital filtering CW mode Excellent wave shaping and narrow bandwidth using ROM filter with Gaussian characteristics AM mode Low distortion modulated with superb amplitude and group delay characteristics is obtained through digital modulation and 84th FIR filtering FM mode The DSP unit provides a high quality 455 kHz carrier in the FM mode Modulation is not processed in the DSP unit FSK mode Low distortion wave obtained by continuous phase modulation by the DDS generator and excellent waveform shaping for high speed conversion through the use of an FIR filter with Gaussian characteristics 2 Setting Five menu selections in section 4 2 12 allow you to adjust the filtering and CW rise decay time of the DSP unit to your preference MENU section 1 Set the MENU key to ON 2 Select a menu number 18 22 with the M CH VFO CH control 3 Use the UP DOWN switches to set the filter cut off and CW rise decay time 4 Press the MENU key again to exit m
68. layed no transfer is carried out 4 4 9 Checking the Highest and Lowest Scan frequencies It is possible to check the frequencies that are stored in the program scan memory channels by using the following procedure 1 Select M CH operation for RX 2 Select the desired Program Scan memory channel by rotating the M CH VFO CH control 3 Press the 1 MHz UP switch to see the upper scan limit 4 Press the 1 MHz DOWN switch to see the lower scan limit 5 If you decide after viewing that you wish to utilize this scanning range simply press the M gt VFO key to transfer the data to the VFO and then press the SCAN key 4 4 10 Mode and Filter Changes during Memory Channel Operation Modes and filters can be changed during memory channel operation but with the exception of the transmit receive frequencies the contents of memory channels for the selected memory channel cannot be changed 4 4 11 Clearing a Memory Channel To erase a specific Memory Channel press and hold the CLR key for approximately 2 seconds 4 4 12 Quick Memory Channel Memory entry during VFO operation 1 Select the receive frequency the mode and the filter 2 Press the QUICK MEMO M IN key The data is written to quick memory channel 1 Note If either the RX VFO or the TX VFO or both are in the M CH mode data cannot be written j 3 This is a stacking memory If there is already data in channel 1 it is moved automatically to chann
69. ld are listed in the WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK or similar publications 2 Antennas designed for ham band operation will generally provide satisfactory reception for SW stations near the ham bands For antenna construction details see the ARRL ANTENNA HANDBOOK or similar publications 63 KENWOOD
70. lent low power contacts 1 Set the POWER switch to ON while pressing the MENU key Select menu number 57 with the M CH VFO CH control The tone frequency is displayed Initial setting 88 5 Hz Note The tone frequency is available during SPLIT memory operation when both the transmit and receive frequencies are in the FM mode 2 Select the tone frequency by using the 1MHz UP DOWN switches The 39 built in tone frequencies are shown below Hz Hz Hz 67 0 114 8 192 8 719 188 eas 744 123 0 770 127 3 210 7 797 131 8 2184 82 5 136 5 225 7 85 4 141 3 88 5 146 2 26 91 5 151 4 241 8 94 8 156 7 250 3 97 4 162 2 100 0 167 9 en 103 5 173 8 107 2 1799 110 9 186 2 Note Consult your KENWOOD service center when you want to use the tone frequency of 1750 Hz 3 When menu number 58 is selected either the burst or continuous tone can be selected Normally continuous is selected Press the MENU key again 5 First select the desired receiver frequency in the RX VFO Press the A B key 7 Set the TX VFO to B and select the transmit frequency for repeater operation by using the TX VFO SUB control 8 Press the M IN key and store the data in the desired memory channel 00 to 89 9 Set the TX VFO and RX VFO to M CH to recall the memory channel 10 Press the microphone PTT switch or set the REC SEND switch to SEND and speak into the microphone Note i Check the intended transmitter frequency before transmit
71. minated by SSB SLOPE TUNE gt Desired signal 50 SLOPE TUME man gt Low LOW uur 13 HOW SOW UE NGAMAL NOAMAL NORMAL SSB SLOPE TUNE HIGH CUT LSB UDHMAL control Desired frequency Noise Atmospheric noise IF noise etc Low frequency signal spectrum AF VBT 28 HAI mode I Filter switch The filter bandwidth for the 8 83 MHz and 455 kHz IFs can be selected from the front panel Up to 3 additional filter bandwidths may be added thru the installation of optional filters Please refer to Section 6 2 8 83MHz filter bandwidth The value changes each time the 8 83 switch is pressed jee i m gt ek 27k No indicator cites hH 500e SSB cw Notes 1 This function is not active in the FM mode 2 Some bandwidths cannot be selected unless the required filter is installed 455kHz filter bandwidth The filter bandwidth indicators are switched each time the 455 key is pressed In the FM made this key serves as the deviation selection key When the 12k indicator is on the 12 kHz filter is selected with 5 kHz deviation When the 6k indicator is on the 6 kHz filter is selected with 2 5 kHz deviation m 12k Bk ie 2 7k ies eka 27k a ce eee FM SSB CW Notes i 1 In the FM mode only 12 kHz wide and 6 kHz narrow can be selected 2 Some bandwidths cannot be selected unless the required filter is installed Initial state E A j MODE erly 8
72. most cases If there is no woodpecker present the switch should be in the OFF position 13 AIP Advanced Intercept Point switch Use AIP when good signal reception in a crowded band cannot be obtained When switched on it reduces interference from strong signals i Note i When AIP is on the sensitivity of the receiver is reduced about 10 dB PROCESSOR OUT control Set the METER switch to ALC and adjust the PROCESSOR OUT contro while speaking into the microphone Ensure that the meter deflection is within the ALC zone amp PROCESSOR IN control Adjust the PROCESSOR IN control while speaking into the microphone in a normal tone of voice for a peak COMP scale reading of no more than 10 dB Do not overdrive the compressor Over driving the compressor will deteriorate voice quality increase transmitter noise level and in general make copying your signal more difficult a PROC Processor switch Effective transmit power output will increase when the PROC switch is turned ON during SSB mode operations MIC gain control Microphone gain can be adjusted during SSB and AM operations Gain is increased by turning the contral clockwise PWR Power control Power can be controlled in all modes Power is increased by turning the control clockwise Keep the transmit power within the output power limit of your license G amp METER switch These switches are used to switch meter indications during transmiss
73. n Description state 55 Rtty tone Selects the desired FSK shift range 170 200 425 or 850Hz 170 Hz 56 Tty tone Switches between high 2125 Hz and low 1275 Hz tones i 2125 Hz spi Be 57 Rpt tone Used to select the desired Sub tone frequency 88 5 Hz 58 Con bst Selects the desired Sub tone type burst b or continuous c c SSB 1 59 Agc set Selects the AGC time constant in the AUTO position SSB CW CW 3 1 SLOW 2 MID 3 FAST FSK 60 Shift Allows temporary adjustment of frequency in the memory channel recall mode OFF without affecting the contents of the memory channel when ON i 61 Band sel Selects the desired memory saving mode ALL HALF 1 Frequency only ALL 2 Frequency Mode filter etc OFF f 62 Auto inc Allows the memory channel number to be automatically increased each time the OFF M CH key is pressed when ON Step Selects the desired frequency step size of the main tuning knob 5kHz or 10kHz 63 Does not effect the tuning rate when the FINE function has been selected or when the 10kH SSB CW or FSK mode has been selected In the FM mode the selection options are 25kHz or 50kHz 64 Ch step Allows the M CH VFO CH control step size to be adjusted within a range of 1kHz OkHz to 10kHz in 1KHz increments Ch step Allows the M CH VFO CH control step size to be 9kHz or 10kHz in the broadcast band 10kHz only during AM operations d an Up dn f Allows the UP DO
74. nal receiver it would be connected to this point DRIVE IN terminal This is the final stage input terminal It is normally linked to the DRIVE OUT terminal with a jumper AC power cable Connect this cable to an electric outlet REFERENCE OSCILLATOR switch Switch to OSCILLATOR using tweezers to receive an external frequency standard signal EXT iNPUT terminal This is the input terminal for an external standard signai FSK KEY terminal For connection to an RTTY interface unit direct FSK keying SCOPE connector Use this connector to plug in the Station Monitor SM 230 option A RX ANT IN terminal This is the antenna input terminal during receiving It is normally linked to the AX ANT OUT terminal with a jumper An antenna for receiving only can be connected to this terminal DRIVE OUT terminal This is the drive output terminal for transmitting signals It is normally connected to the DRIVE IN terminal with a jumper The TX Drive level at this point is 700 mV RF at 50 Q Impedance ACC 1 jack The optional IF 232C is connected here 3 DSP A connector The DSP unit is connected here CW KEY jack Using shielded line connect a 6 0 mm diameter Phone plug to this jack for CW operation Connect a paddle type key to the key jack Use a 6 0 mm diameter stereo plug Open terminal voltage is approximately 5 VDC See Section 4 3 6 for additional key information DSP B connector The DSP uni
75. nd Yellow Earth The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the terminals in the plug as follows Green and Yellow or Green Blue to Neutral Wire colour Plug terminal marking Green and yellow i Blue greri rs Letter N or coloured Black tora l Brown Letter L or coloured Red rane to Green and Yellow Letter E or ak or coloured Plug 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 3 1 INSTALLATION HEFRONT FEET By extending the front feet the front panel can be elevated for operating convenience Turn the front feet left and pul down Then turn right to lock 3 2 CONNECTION The TS 950SDxX is supplied to operate from a 120V AC 220V AC or 240V AC 50 60 Hz power source capable of supplying 700 watts or more o io i Note U S A versions of this radio are equipped with a non i switchable 120VAC 60Hz power supply Front feet extension A Rear Panel To antenna 4 option To Linear etc er Sp PAE K T 7 i Data communications device Grouna Ss i o J QUICK KEY BOARD YF Key BY g Exciter TS 950SDX TL 922A e AC line Ground bus RF output CAUTION _ Qo not connact the power cable when the TL 922A POWER switch is ON TL 922 922A LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONNECTION To Antenna SM 230 STATION MONITOR CONNECTION _ 1 Antenna Caution Protect your equipment Use a LIGHTNING ARRESTER The type of antenna that is used will greatly affect the performance of th
76. nding on the selected band ju t 4 Using ENT and numeric keys select the Main frequency to the lowest frequency Example 14 100 MHz Lowest frequency gato ea 03 ta ca ea ca 5 Using ENT and numeric keys select the Sub frequency to the highest frequency Example 14 200 MHz Highest frequency raann ig ogaes aga i 6 Press the SCAN key The Sub receive frequency is scanned between the lowest frequency set in step 4 and highest frequency set in step 5 Example The Sub frequency is scanned between 14 100 MHz and 14 200 MHz 14 100 14 200MHz 4 7 To return to the VFO mode press the CLR key and then press the SUB key 4 5 6 Scan Speed The scanning speed is adjustable from the front panel by using the RIT XIT control during SCAN operations Clockwise rotation increases the scan speed and counterclockwise rotation decreases the scan speed This speed adjustment is effective in both VFO and M CH scan modes Once set the scan speed remains in memory until it is again changed by the RIT XIT control You must be in the SCAN mode in order to alter the scan speed The approximate scan speed adjustment range is shown below 600 ms 100 ms 50 ms arenes es I I Pot P50 P99 As this value increases the scan speed becomes higher 4 5 7 Scan Hold The Scan Hold function is selected by using the Power on function selection described in Section 4 2 13 Menu No 72 43 4 6 CW MESSAGE
77. ng trasmission n the FM mode the time constant for squelch becomes fast Notes 1 When the DATA mode is selected no modulation will be provided from the microphone 2 The DATA mode is canceled when another mode is selected amp TUNING knob VFO Rotate the knob to select the desired frequency Fast tuning is possible by rotating the knob rapidly The dial drag is adjustable by holding the outside knob and turning the inside knob clockwise to increase drag and counterclockwise to decrease drag 6 FUNCTION keys TF SET key Holding down this key will allow you to quickly set or check the transmit frequency during SPLIT operations without the need of actually transmitting MENU key This key is used to select or cancel the menu function Select a menu number with the M CH VFO CH control and change the menu contents with the UP DOWN switches A VFO A key RX Press this key to receive signals on VFO A TX Press this key to transmit signals on VFO A B VFO B key RX Press this key to receive signals on VFO B TX Press this key to transmit signals on VFO B M CH Memory key RX Press this key to receive signals on the memory channel TX Press this key to transmit signals on the memory channel A B key Equalizes the frequencies and modes of VFO A and VFO B RX SUB key Press this key to transfer the receive frequency to SUB Note i The receive frequency cannot be transferred when SUB is off
78. nic keyer make sure that it is set for positive keying Always use shielded line from the key to transceiver plug diameter is 6 0 mm WiTo use externa straight key 5V Contact Current about a a a i i Ground Not used or 5V Contact Current about A A i Ground B Front Panel See Section 4 3 6 for additional CW key keyer connection information and diagrams Note Check the polarity of the plug when you use an electronic keyer Headphone Microphone 1 Headphones Any low impedance 4 16 ohms headphones may be used with the transceiver Connect the headphones to the front panel PHONES jack diameter 6 0 mm The optional HS 5 or HS 6 headphones are best suited for use with the transceiver Stereo type headphones can also be used When using Stereo headphone the main band will be heard on one side and the sub band on the other side If the sub band is turned off no audio will be heard on the sub band side 2 Microphones Any microphone with an impedance between 250 Q to 600 Q may be used with this transceiver The KENWOOD microphones MC 43S handheld MC 60A MC 80 MC 85 MC 90 table top type are recommended 4 OPERATION 4 1 OPERATING CONTROLS 4 1 1 Front Panel Note Ail segments on the Display Panel and Indicators are shown for this explanation NA LEYE usin sue AGC Qe EY SPEED lo EE T a 2 8 POWER switch Press to turn the power ON or O
79. nnel mode 4 12 1 Connection Make up a connection cable with 6 pin DIN plugs or use a 6 pin DIN cord im to connect the ACC1 connectors of the two TS 950SDX For 6 pin DIN plugs option part No 07 0654 05 or 6 pin DIN cord option part No E30 3047 15 contact your nearest KENWOOD authorized service center or dealer i EOE mre l Ees 3 f Pin No Signal Name i eg 1 1 GND Signal ground j 2 TXD i Transmit data 3 RXD i Receive data 4 ETS i Transmit enable 5 RTS Receive enable 6 l plug viewed NC No connection plug viewed from the front from the front If a DSP 100 is not connected to the TS 850S transceiver connect as shown in Figure 1 per vines AT Figure 1 If a DSP 100 is connected to the TS 850S transceiver connect as shown in Figure 2 Ee A DS RE tai User supplied cable Figure 2 Note This function does not work if the DSP 100 power is off 49 4 12 2 Function Setting Set menu No 9 to on for both TS 950SDX transceiver Please refer to Section 4 2 12 4 12 3 Data That Can Be Transmitted Data that can be transmitted includes the following VFO frequency VFO A B Filter settings Meter Indications AIP ON OFF iMHz ON OFF FINE ON OFF 4 12 4 Operation E To write the same data to the quick memory channels of both transceivers 1 Set menu No10 to OFF for the slave transceiver Please refer to Section 4 2 12 2 Set the d
80. nt frequency and mode wili be stored the Memory Scroll mode will be canceled and the transceiver will return to the operating mode and frequency that was displayed before the M IN key was pressed initially IILAN st hits ag ean B Split Memory Channel 1 Select the receive frequency and the mode Example 21 200 MHz is selected on VFO A 2 Press the A B key 3 Set the TX VFO to B and select the desired transmit frequency Example 21 210 MHz is selected on VFO B When 14 175 MHz is stored in Memory Channel 03 5 Select the desired Memory Channel number When Memory Channel 10 is empty 6 When the desired memory channel is found and displayed press the M IN key again The current frequency and mode will be stored the Memory Scroll mode will be canceled and the transceiver will return to the operating mode and frequency that was displayed before the M IN key was pressed initially C Programmed Scan Memory Channel The highest and lowest frequency are stored in this memory channel The mode and filter bandwidth settings of the lowest frequency are also stored This channe can be used as a standard memory channel if the highest and lowest frequencies are identical 1 Select the lowest operating frequency and the mode g Example 7 030 MHz is selected on VFO A np Press the A B key 3 TX VFO key ON 4 Select the highest operating frequency using the TX VFO SUB control Example
81. nted circuit board number on which the part is located part number and name if known and quantity desired Part numbers for most replacement parts are contained in the service manual available as an option from your dealer 5 6 ADJUSTMENTS 5 6 1 Remove the Top and Bottom Covers Cautions 1 Before removing the cover turn the POWER switch OFF and disconnect the power cable 2 Voltages of approximately 80 volts are present in this transceiver 3 Do not pinch wiring when opening or closing cases 54 5 6 2 Remove the Subchassis 1 Remove the screws as shown in the diagram 2 Remove the jumpers on the rear panel 3 Open in a clockwise direction Cautions 1 Open on a fiat surface 2 Be careful not to damage the wiring 3 Do not touch your finger or the cables between the chassis when closing Turn VR2 while holding down the key in the CW mode for the desired tone level Turn VRi to the desired tone volume VRI 00000000 5 6 5 Adjusting the Data Communications Modulation input Level Set the input level for the desired modutation level with VR5 Input is reduced by turning the control counterclockwise and increased by turning clockwise co SESE C 55 5 6 6 Linear Amplifier Control LINEAR AMP switch 56 The external control relay is not activated at the factory so that the operation of the radio will remain at the lowest mechanical noise level during CW Full break in operations If
82. nu number 23 The SUB frequency display will then show the initial setting 8 16 RECI REC2 RECS 8 8 16 seconds 16 32 REC1 REC2 REC3 16 16 32 seconds 3 Use the UP DOWN switches to select the desired setting 4 Press the MENU key again to complete this MENU operation 4 7 1 Recording Method The message to be transmitted is recorded with your normal microphone 1 Select the desired mode Note This function is disabled during FSK and TUNE operations 2 Set the VOX MAN switch to MAN 3 Set the REC PLAY switch on the quick keyboard to REC 4 Press REC1 REC2 or REC3 Example When RECI is pressed 5 Press the same REC key again Recording occurs while the key is held down Initial setting REC1 8 seconds REC2 8 seconds RECS 16 seconds Example pressing the REC1 switch oo raw jee Lee 07 06 gt 06 00 6 To stop recording release the REC key This returns the DRU 2 to the previous operating state Notes 1 If the CLR key is pressed during recording the contents are all erased 2 tf the recording time elapses during recording the DRU 2 automatically stops recording and returns to the previous operating state 4 7 2 Playback Method Set the receive mode 2 Set the VOX MAN switch to MAN 3 Set the REC PLAY switch on the quick keyboard to PLAY 4 Press the PLAY key corresponding to the REC key used for recording so that the DRU 2 reproduces the sound
83. nvenient when you are trying to locate the transmit frequency of the station currently in contact with the DX station since depressing this key allows you to receive on the transmit frequency as long as the key is held depressed The TUNING knob is active when this key is depressed so it is easy to change your transmitter frequency at the same time Releasing the key will return you to the original receive frequency See section 4 2 11 4 3 12 RTTY RTTY operation requires a demodulator and a teletypewriter A demodulator including 2125 and 2295 Hz 170 Hz shift filters will be acceptable and may be connected directly to the PHONE PATCH QUT jack To use the transceivers FSK circuit with older high voltage teletype equipment you must use an external keying relay in the teletypewriter closed loop and connect the relay contacts to the rear panel RTTY terminal During FSK operation the SPACE frequency is shown on the display RTTY SYSTEM This transceiver will adapt to Slow Scan Television or AFSK Audio Frequency Shift Keying RTTY operation For SSTV the PHONE PATCH IN jack should be connected to the Camera output The PHONE PATCH OUT jack should be connected to the monitor input For AFSK operation connect the 35 Tone Unit output to the Phone Patch input and Phone Patch output to the Tone Unit input FSK KEY jack qg 950sox TZ vse Trans L 6 mitter wave A le Transmssion Ny F1 el J RTTY device AFSK
84. ontrol When the Sub receiver is OFF the transmit frequency indicated in the TX frequency display can be changed with this control Note f This control does not function during simplex operations When the Sub receiver is ON the Sub receiver frequency displayed can be changed with this control or the main tuning control if the M S key has been used to select the Sub band RIT XIT control RIT Receiver Incremental Tuning First cancel any previously programmed offset using the CLEAR switch then turn the RIT switch ON The RIT control shifts the receiver frequency up to 9 99 kHz Use of the RIT control will not affect the transmit frequency When the RIT switch is ON the RIT indicator will light and the receive frequency can be adjusted using the RIT control Pressing the CLEAR switch restores the RIT to zero Note When the RIT is ON the transmit frequency may be different from the receive frequency For normal operation leave the RIT switch OFF it should be used only when necessary XIT Transmitter Incremental Tuning XIT is very similar to RIT XIT is only active in the transmit mode By using the XIT function it is possible to offset the transmit frequency without the normal toss of receiver audio that is experienced when using the SPLIT function Offsets of 9 99 kHz are possible The RIT XIT offset can be preset without affecting the actual operating frequency by turning OFF the RIT XIT and using
85. ord of any maintenance performed on the unit 3 When claiming warranty service please include a photocopy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale 5 3 CLEANING The knobs front panel and cabinet of the transceiver are likely to become soiled after extended use The knobs should be removed from the transceiver and cleaned with a neutral detergent and warm water Use a neutra detergent not harsh chemicals and damp cloth to clean the cabinet and front panel 5 4 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY The problems described in this table are failures caused in general by improper operation or connection of the transceiver not by defective components Examine and check according to the following table If the problem persists contact an authorized agent or service station RECEPTION Symptom Probable cause Corrective action indicators do not light and no receiver noise is heard when the POWER switch is turned on Bad power cable or connections Blown fuse Check cables and connections Replace fuse Nothing is displayed or improper digits are displayed when the POWER switch is turned on The microprocessor may malfunction if the input voltage is too low i A B or VFO A RX key Turn on the POWER switch while depressing the A B or VFO A RX key and then release the When you press the POWER switch 14 MHz USB is displayed The backup battery voltage is low
86. quite as stable OFF as the main display and might tend to drift slightly as time goes by 78 Sub chg You can set the RX SUB key either to switch between the MAIN and SUB CHANGE frequencies CHANGE or to transfer the Main frequency to the Sub frequency COPY Synchro Sets whether to enable ON or disable OFF the transmitter function A VFO A 79 TX key B VFO B TX key or M CH memory channel TX key when you press a receiver ON function key A VFO A RX key B VFO B RX key B VFO B RX key or M CH memory channel RX key 27 4 2 14 Alarm Function Two alarms have been inciuded to signal errors that you might encounter The chart below lists the possible causes and the resuiting Morse cade alarm Morse code will be heard from the speaker Indication Morse Code ECW AM FSK Mode 1 IF VBT control This control is very similar to the SSB Slope Tuning controls However with the IF VBT control both sides of the IF passband are narrowed at the same time The actual range depends upon the CW filters that have been installed When the SCAN key is pressed f and the receiver is unable to CHECK execute memory scan When you exceed the operating limits while using the numeric i keys to enter a frequency A When the SUB frequency exceeds the operating frequency range while operating the BAND key OVER 4 2 15 Interference Reduction ESSB mode SSB SLOPE TUNE controls During SSB reception
87. r VOX operation it is sometimes desirable to Close Talk the microphone in order to prevent background noises from tripping the transmitter 1 Check that the ALC reading on voice peaks is still within the ALC zone on the meter If necessary readjust the MIC gain control for the proper ALG reading 2 If the VOX circuit is activated by the output from the speaker adjust the ANTI control as necessary for proper VOX operation Notes 1 Do not use excessive VOX of ANTI VOX settings This may cause the VOX circuit to operate erratically Use only the necessary control setting 2 If the VOX circuit transfers between words or holds too long adjust the release time constant using the DELAY contral 4 3 9 ON AIR Monitor LE MONI switch Turn the MONI switch ON to monitor the transmitted signal Note With the MONI switch ON Turning the TUNING control or the TX VFO SUB control generates a switching noise in the speaker I J MONI control Adjust monitor volume level Unlike conventional IF monitor circuits the monitor circuits of this transceiver with the exception of FM enable you to monitor signals under actua operating conditions as shown below Note AGC in the SUB receive unit is activated automatically so that you can obtain a constant volume level regardless of transmitter output power Main transmit section 10 695MHz SUB receive section In the FM mode you can check for o
88. rements Press the MENU key 5 A menu number will appear in the display 3 Select the desired menu number by rotating the M CH VFO CH control 4 Change the function by pressing the UP DOWN keyes on the front panel 5 To return to the normal frequency display press the MENU key again Menu ati Initial No Function Description State 00 P Hold Meter peak holding ON OFF OFF a1 Pitch Displays the current CW pitch frequency Use the pitch control to change the oy frequency o2 Bright Select the desired display brightness when the DIM switch is turn ON Select the l 50 desired level between 30 dimmest to 70 brightest Delta f Turns the delta F dF function ON and OFF in the sub receiver frequency display o ON section 04 Convert Transverter frequency display control for 50MHz 144MHz or 430MHz OFF 05 Cross Allows operation of the Main and Sub receiver ON OFF i OFF fo Stereo Select the desired speaker output configuration OFF MAIN SUB Audio from the Main and Sub receivers is supplied simultaneously to the external speaker jack and internal speaker 1 SEMI SEPARATION I 06 The internal speaker has audio from both bands but the audio from the Main receiver OFF is at a reduced volume and is not adjustable The external speaker also has audio from both bands but in this case the Sub receiver audio is at a constant low level 2 COMPLETE SEPARATION The internal speaker provides Sub r
89. rn the equipment to your dealer or service center for repair pack in its original box and packing and include a full description of the problems involved Also include your telephone number You need not return accessory items unless directly related to the service problem You may return your radio for service to the Authorized KENWOOD Dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center A copy of the service report will be returned with the unit Please do not send sub assemblies or printed circuit boards Send the complete unit in its original boxes and packing Tag all returned items with your name and call for identification Please mention the model and serial number of your radio in any correspondence whether phone or written Service note Dear OM if you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem please make your note short complete and to the point And PLEASE make it readable Please list Model and serial number The question or problem you are having eee give sufficient detail to diagnose other equipment in the station meter readings and anything you feel might be useful in attempting diagnosis 52 Caution Do not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for shipment Extensive damage may result during shipping i Notes i1 Record the date of purchase serial number and dealer from whom purchased 2 For your own information retain a written rec
90. rom about 9 V 4 13 2 Display Indicator The frequencies corresponding to the 50 144 and 430 MHz bands can be displayed by selection the desired band with menu No 4 Please refer to Section 4 2 42 For example When the 28 MHz band is used as the 50 MHz band 1 Set the receive frequency to 28 000 MHz 2 Press MENU key 3 Rotating the M CH VFO CH control to select menu No 4 Use the UP DOWN switches to select S50MHz 4 Press the MENU key again to turn OFF the menu The display will read 50 000 00 MHz Note If the display frequency is in the 50 144 or 430 MHz band the frequency cannot be set with the numeric keys 51 5 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment Under normal circumstances the transceiver will operate in accordance with these operating instructions All adjustable trimmers and coils in your transceiver were preset at the factory and should only be readjusted by a qualified technician with proper test equipment Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the transceiver s warranty When operated properly the transceiver can give years of service without requiring realignment The information in this section gives some general service procedures which can be accomplished without sophisticated test equipment 5 2 SERVICE Should it ever become necessary to retu
91. s in the HF band F1 and USB is used for AMTOR The transceiver will transmit according to the signals received on the STBY pin of the connector These inputs are generated by the terminal unit in response to inputs from the associated terminal input device When using LSB or USB the MIC gain control should be used to adjust the input level for an on scale ALC meter reading Pin number 9 of the ACC 2 connector is used to disable the front panel microphone connector during the periods that your communication terminal is in use grounding the pin accomplishes this task This prevents unwanted errors from entering your text Notes t4 No transmission should be attempted until you have confirmed that all terminal unit connections have been properly completed according to the instructions provided with that unit 2 If the output of the terminal unit causes the ALC meter to register above the recommended limits even with the MIC gain control turned all the way down you should reduce the output of the terminal unit Excessive signal levels can cause distortion If the terminal unit output level is fixed you should add a potentiometer between the transceiver and the terminal unit Refer to Section 5 6 5 3 The DATA mode will be automatically activated in the FSK mode When the DATA mode is selected the microphone input circuit is disabled and the signals from the microphone will be blocked Using the standby term
92. t the VFO is operating lt M gt display Lights when a memory channel is selected and shows that the Memory function is operating a SPLIT dispiay Turns ON during split operation TF W TX Frequency Watch display Turns ON during TF W operation ON AIR indicator Lights during transmission 43 Analog Scale Shows the frequency selected Full scale can be switched to either 1 MHz or 100 kHz depending on the function setting when the power switch is turned on See section 4 2 13 AT TUNE Antenna Tuner indicator Lights to show that the automatic antenna tuner is in operation When it is lit do not attempt to operate further until it goes off Frequency display Indicates the operating frequency d AIP Advanced Intercept Point indicator Lights when the AIP switch is ON SUB indicator Lights when the SUB receiver is turned on by the SUB key then the M S key is pressed 11 RIT XIT frequency display Shows the amount of RIT XIT offset to the nearest 10 Hz Minus appears in the display when the RIT XIT offset is below the transmit receive frequency ji Memory Channel number display Memory Channel Number is displayed 4 Memory Channel Lockout Indicator The display indicates the Memory Channel currently in the display will be skipped during Memory Channel scan 45 SUB display Lights when the SUB key is ON TONE display Lights when the TONE is ON SUB Frequency display Ind
93. t is connected here 19 QUICK KEY BOARD jack This jack is used to connect the RM 1 LINEAR AMP switch Activates the relay for the linear amplifier control EXT SP External speaker jack This jack is for connection of an external speaker ACC 2 connector Terminal numbers and their applications are as follows View from the rear panel j ees 13 pin DIN piug 07 1351 05 ACC2 pin assignments f ae z Pin number Symbol Use Sub receiver audio at a fixed level independent of Sub AF 1 SANO gain control setting Output voltage 300 mV 4 7 KQ or more at high input level No connection Main receiver audio at a fixed level independent of MANO AF gain control setting Output voltage 300 mV 4 7 kQ or more at high input level W Grounding The shielded wire of the audio output 4 GND termina is connected here This pin s used for connecting a TNC Terminal Node Controller for use with packet radio It is the Squetch Control terminal and will not allow packet communications while squelch is off 5 PSQ Output voltage Output voltage varies with pinfor S meter indication S meter 20 ACC2 pin assignments Pin number Symbol Use 7 NC No connection 8 GND Grounding This is the standby pin used exclusively for the terminal unit When this pin is used for standby the microphone input is automatically shut off during transmission 9 PKS
94. the RIT XIT display to determine the offset This is useful to communicate with a DX station using split within the XIT range 7 AF gain control Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume Clockwise rotation increases the volume and counterclockwise rotation decreases the volume Note The output level of the Beep and Sidetone are not affected by the setting of the AF gain control 38 RF gain control This control adjusts the gain of the receiver high frequency amplifier section For normal receiver performance and maximum gain this control should be turned clockwise to the limit If you are having trouble copying the desired signal make a note of the stations peak S meter reading Then adjust the RF gain control left so that the meter needle is stationary at this level Now all signals that were less than the desired signal will be attenuated such as static noise etc making reception easier If the incoming signal pegs the S meter you can also reduce the receiver gain by moving the RF gain control to the left The S meter lamps will light sequentially as the RF gain control is turned to indicate that the gain has been reduced Simultaneous use of the RF gain control and AGC switch If a strong signal such as a local station appears in the vicinity of the intended receive signal the S meter may show unusual deflection due to the AGC voltage developed from the strong disturbing signal If this occurs
95. the desired frequency Set the METER switch to ALC Set the REC SEND switch to SEND The ON AIR indicator will light 8 Adjust the PROCESSOR OUT control so that the meter deflection is within the ALC zone 9 Operate the RTTY keyboard 10 Place the REC SEND switch to REC The ON AIR indicator will turn OFF 11 Follow the instructions contained in RTTY keyboard operating manual for the correct settings before you start transmitting The DATA mode will be automatically selected in the FSK mode The shift range can be selected in the POWER ON function selection Please refer to Section 4 2 13 4 3 6 CW Mode Sidetone oscillator The transceiver contains a sidetone oscillator circuit to permit you to monitor your own signal If the key is closed in CW with the VOX MAN switch set to MAN transmit will not be selected but a sidetone will be heard from the speaker to allow Morse code training The volume of the sidetone can be adjusted internally Please refer to Section 5 6 3 32 o Connect a key or an electronic keyer to the rear panel CW KEY jack Place the POWER switch ON Place the CW key Enter the desired frequency Set the METER switch to ALC Press the REC SEND switch to select SEND The ON AIR indicator lights showing that you are now in the transmit mode 7 Press the key the ON AIR indicator lights and the meter pointer deflects 8 Adjust the CAR LEVEL control until the meter deflect
96. these controls permit you to reduce the apparent IF filter bandwidth and therefore reduce adjacent channel interference SSB SLOPE TUNE HIGH CUT control Adjust the HIGH CUT control counterclockwise and interference from signals higher than the operating frequency will be reduced The high frequency components of the resulting receiver audio will also be reduced SSB SLOPE TUNE LOW CUT control Adjust the LOW CUT control clockwise and interference from signals lower than the operating frequency will be reduced As with the HIGH CUT control use of the LOW CUT control will also affect the audio frequency passband In this case the low frequency components of the audio signal will be reduced Maximum bandwidth occurs with the LOW CUT contro fully counterclockwise and the HIGH CUT control fully clockwise 455 kHz filter 8 83 MHz filter Unwanted signal eliminated by CW V8T NARROW NOHMA Sanna NORMAL IF VBT control LII AF VBT switch AF VBT control CW only The AF VBT circuit is just the opposite of the NOTCH circuit With this control it is possible to accentuate the desired signal by providing additional rejection of noise and interfering signals whose pitch tone falls outside the audio passband Turn the AF VBT switch ON and select desired audio frequency bandwidth by turning the AF VBT control The PITCH control moves to match the AF VBT center frequency a 2 E 2 2 8 gt Desired signal gnal eli
97. ting to avoid interrupting another QSO 1 Release the PTT switch or place the REC SEND switch to REC a D 4 9 OPERATION WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER Requires optional IF 232C Control with a personal computer is possible with the optional IF 232C interface For more information refer to the manuals provided with the interface W Function list Auto information ON OFF setting Same function as microphone UP DOWN switch DATA mode ON OFF setting VFO A VFO B and memory frequency selection and readout Sub VFO frequency selection and readout Filter setting VFO A VFO B and memory frequency TX RX setting Model No readout for transceiver recognization Display of transceiver s current condition F LOCK ON OFF setting and display Memory channel setting Mode setting Memory display Memory entry AIP switch ON OFF setting CW message play back PITCH control setting RIT XIT frequency clearance RIT XIT frequency UP DOWN METER switch setting RIT ON OFF setting RX For receive operation TX For transmit operation SUB key ON OFF setting TF W key ON OFF setting Scan ON OFF setting Slope tune band setting and readout Meter signal output Sub tone frequency setting VBT passband setting and display Generation of synthesized voice XIT ON OFF setting 47 4 10 VOICE SYNTHESIZER Requires the use of the optional VS 2 Voice Synthes
98. ting up or down in frequency Once you have discovered his pattern you should select split transmit operation and then press the TF W key Notes 1 When the TX VFO is operating in the MEMORY mode or if both the RX and TX VFO are in the MEMORY mode this feature will not function l 2 The RF band pass filter of the Sub band receiver is shared by the Main band receiver Therefore the sensitivity of the Sub band receiver may become worse when its frequency much differ from the frequency of the Main band 3 Some combinations of transmit and receive frequencies might result in an internal heterodyne signal birdie This is not a defect and is caused by certain frequency relationships 4 The time constant of the AGC of the Sub band receiver has been made close to the time constant of the MID For example 1 Assume the receive frequency in VFO A is 14 000 MHz the transmit frequency in VFO B is 14 200 MHz and the Sub frequency is 14 100 MHz Then pressing the TF W key will cause the VFO B frequency the one we want to transmit on to become 14 100 the same as the Sub frequency 1 nnannnn 140G UOU a 288 24 2 The receive frequency in VFO A is 14 000 MHz the transmit frequency in VFO B is 14 200 MHz and the Sub receiver is off i e Single frequency reception Now when the TF W key is pressed the transmit frequency will remain 14 200 MHz the Sub receiver will turn on and will begin monitoring
99. tinuous recording for REC 3 Make sure this selection is OFF before 24 OFF turning the power switch OFF to prevent lass of recorded information 25 Con ret t Sets the time frame of the REC 3 continuous recording mode 8 or r16 8 26 Repeat Continuous playback of recordings OFF 27 Rep t Specifies the repetitive playback interval seconds Select within the range of o to 60 10 seconds 28 Rtty rev FSK Reverse mode selection ON or OFF OFF 4 2 13 Power ON Function Selection You can also set and use the functions described in the table below using the following procedures Repeat to release each function 4 While holding down the MENU key turn on the POWER switch 2 A number will appear in the display 3 Select the desired number by rotating the M CH VFO CH control 4 Change the function by pressing the UP DOWN keys 5 To return to the normal display press the MENU key Menu S bot i Initial No Function Description State 50 Beep Determines whether a beep is heard each time a a key is pressed ON Beep ON volume is adjustable see 5 6 4 Beep tone level 51 Beep Selects the type of mode announcement Morse ON or Beep OFF ON 52 Beep Select a Morse code error message ON or simple BEEP warning OFF ON 53 Rtty rev FSK Reverse mode selection ON or OFF OFF 54 Polarty Selects whether a space ON or mark OFF is sent when the FSK key is closed OFF 26 Menu 7 PA Initial No Functio
100. tion circuit low cut filter level meter PTT and LOCK switches An 8 pin cable is provided with optional cables up to three outputs are possible EMC 80 MICROPHONE 8 pin The MC 80 is an omnidirectional electret condenser microphone provide with UP DOWN switches volume adjustment for output level PTT and LOCK switches built in preamplifier WIMC 60A MICROPHONE 8 pin The zinc die cast base provides high stability and the MC 60A is complete with PTT and LOCK switches UP DOWN switches and impedance selector switch and a built in preamplifier MIMC 435 UP DOWN HAND MICROPHONE The MC 43S is a handy dynamic microphone with PTT switch and UP DOWN switches ILF 30A LOW PASS FILTER 60 MC 43S MSP 950 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Designed to match the TS 950S 950S DIGITAL TS 9505DX WTL 922 922A HF LINEAR AMPLIFIER Not for QSK operation The TL 922 922A is an HF linear amplifier employing a pair of 3 500Z high performance transmitting tubes TL 922A without 10 meter band is available only in THE U S A WISM 230 STATION MONITOR Built around a basic 10 MHz oscilloscope the SM 230 station monitor features a variety of waveform observing capabilities and a built in tow tone generator WIF 232C INTERFACE The IF 232C Interface is the adapter for connection between the RS 232C terminal of a personal computer and the interface terminal of the TS 950SDx WHS 6 MONORAL TYPE COMMUNICATIONS HEADPHONES 12 5 OHMS Delu
101. ver modulation as you can monitor the signal after it has passed through the clipper circuit 4 3 10 XIT control Transmitter incremental Tuning is very similar to RIT XIT is only active in the transmit mode By using the XIT function it is possible to offset the transmit frequency without the normal loss of receiver audio that is experienced when using the SPLIT function Offsets of 9 99 kHz are possible When the FINE switch is set to ON the 10 Hz step is changed to the 1 Hz step which makes frequency change slow Operating frequency ZANT The RIT XIT offset can be preset without affecting the actual operating frequency by turning OFF the XIT RIT and using the RIT XIT display to determine the offset 4 3 11 SPLIT Frequency Operation Different frequencies can be set for VFO A VFO B and for memory For example VFO A is the active VFO and VFO B is the inactive VFO Pressing the TX VFO B key will cause the transceiver to receive on VFO A and transmit on VFO B The mode of reception and transmission will follow the mode contained in the appropriate VFO lt is possible to work cross band cross mode if desired To avoid confusion during contest or pile up operations We recommend using VFO A for receive and VFO B for transmit TF SET key Depressing this key will allow you to rapidly set or check the transmit frequency during SPLIT operations without the need of actually transmitting This key is especially co
102. wo methods Method one Press ENT 1 4 2 ENT Method two ENT 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 11 fa ie few 4 lf you make a mistake while entering the frequency and have not yet pressed the ENT key or entered the final digit you may cancel the input by pressing the CLR key 4 2 10 CW Zero beat Operation In CW operation equalizing the incoming receive frequency with that of your transmit signal is called Zero beating The TS 950SDX enables you to zero beat in the following manner 1 Turn the MONI switch to OFF 2 The VOX MAN switch has been set to MAN and depress the streight type key 3 A side tone will be heard from the speaker 4 Adjust the TUNING knob so that the transmit frequency of the station you are receiving is equal to the side tone frequency Zero beating is now completed 23 4 2 11 Simultaneous Reception of Two Frequencies and TF W Operation The TF W function allows you to transfer the Sub receiver data into the split transmit VFO A or B The capability of receiving on two frequencies at the same time and the TF W function are provided to make split frequency operation as convenient as possible After tuning in the DX station press the SUB key to begin receiving on the Sub receiver You can listen for those stations who are currently talking to the DX station at the same time as you are monitoring the DX station This will make it easy for you to find out how far he is opera
103. xe very light weight headphones designed for communications equipment m HS 5 MONORAL TYPE COMMUNICATIONS HEADPHONES 8 OHMS Headphones designed for communications equipment These light weight open air type headphones remain comfortable during extended operation Easily attached earpads are provided WYG 455CN 1 CW FILTER Center frequency 455 0 kHz Pass band width 250 Hz 6 dB Attenuation band width 480 Hz 60 dB Guaranteed attenuation More than 80 dB WYK 88CN 1 CW FILTER Center frequency 8830 0 KHz Pass band width 270 Hz 6 dB Attenuation band width 1 1 kHz 60 dB Guaranteed attenuation More than 80 dB WYK 88SN 1 SSB FILTER Center frequency 8830 0 KHz Pass band width 21 8 kHz 6 dB Attenuation band width 8 8 KHz 60 dB Guaranteed attenuation More than 80 dB 61 7 REFERENCE 7 1 ANTENNA INSTALLATION Fixed Station For HF fixed station operation an antenna specifically designed for amateur operation is recommended Antenna types include wire antennas verticals rotary beams and other antenna types Fig 8 1 HF antennas are quite large and must be installed to withstand strong wind heavy rain etc Any antenna used with this transceiver should be of 50 ohm impedance and should be connected using an appropriate coaxial cable such as 5D 2V Impedance matching is important Impedance mismatching will resutt in a high VSWR and power loss or can cause unwanted harmonic radiat
104. y Channel Frequency is displayed Although the displayed frequency will change actual reception will be at the previous frequency that is the frequency before the M IN key is pressed 2 Select a Memory Channel using the M CH VFO CH control or numeric keys The frequencies stored in the Memory Channel will be displayed 3 Cancel the Memory Scro operation by pressing the CLR key 4 4 8 Transferring Memory Information to the VFO The following procedure transfers the contents of the selected memory channel to the VFO 1 Select memory channel operation for either RX or TX using the FUNCTION keys 2 Press the M gt VFO key This will cause the contents of the memory channel to be transferred to the unused VFO position 40 1 Pressing the M gt VFO key will shift the memory channel data to VFO A when using a standard memory channel 2 Pressing the M VFO key will cause the RX frequency to be shifted into VFO A and the TX frequency to be shifted into VFO B when using a Split Frequency Memory Channel 3 Pressing the M VFO key will cause the memory channel data to be transferred to the unused VFO when using a memory channel for RX or TX and a VFO channel for the other function Notes 4 When the M VFO key is pressed the contents of the VFO are cleared but the contents of the Memory Channel wil not be cleared 12 If nothing is stored in the selected spayed Channel only the channel number is disp

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