TS-590SG
HF/50MHz Base Station
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MAIN FEATURES:
- TS-590SG superior features and replaces the original TS-590S model;
- An even higher performance receiver with a superior adjacent dynamic range;
- Extended digital IF selections;
- New Morse code decoder;
- "ANT Out" function like the TS-990;
- TX / RX DSP Equalizer now selectable in the appropriate mode;
- Now up to 20 adjustment steps for TX Monitor and CW side-tone;
- Advanced VGS-1 "Voice Guide" functions;
- New quick split frequency operation function like the TS-990;
- New Tri-Color LCD Display (yellow, green or amber);
- De-luxe new VFO knob design;
- De-luxe new VFO knob design;
SUPPLIED WITH:
- DC Cable;
- Fuse: 1 x 25 Amp, 1 x 4 Amp;
- Instruction manual: in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch;
- Line filter;
- Microphone: Type - MC-43S;
- Sockets: 1 x 7-pin DIN, 1 x 13-pin DIN;
- Fixing screw set;
GENERAL AMATEUR RADIO FEATURES:
- Antenna Socket: 2 x SO-239 for HF/50MHz; 1 x RCA (Receive-only, up to 30MHz). The DRV socket can also be configured as ANT OUT;
- Attenuator: On / Off in memory for each band;
- Auto ATU - Internal: 1.8 MHz to 50 MHz coverage (approx. 3:1 Impedance range);
- COM Port: 1 x USB-B 1 x D-Sub 9-pin male;
- Compatible with external TNC;
- Connector for external ATU;
- Connector for Remote / Linear Amp;
- CTCSS Encoder/Decoder: 42 tone frequencies, plus tone scan function. "Cross Tone" allows different RX / TX tones;
- Noise Blanker Filter;
- Direct Access Band Buttons: Direct access Band Buttons: YES 10 buttons for amateur bands 1.8-50 MHz plus 1 button for general coverage. 3 Memory Bands per button;
- Direct Frequency Entry;
- Low-level output terminal "DRV": RCA Jack - 1 mW output covers 135.80-137.70 kHz LF band in addition to 1.8 to 50 MHz band;
- DSP Functions: 32bit Floating-Point IF DSP. Lo-cut/Hi-cut, Shift/Width and IF Filter A/B. Auto/Manual Notch (Wide/Narrow). Noise Blanker (Digital/Analog). Beat Cancel Function BC1/BC2. Noise Reduction Function NR1/NR2;
- Firmware Upgradable via PC;
- Front panel keyboard;
- FSK Reverse Mode;
- High Frequency Stability;
- Internal VOX: Adjustable in 10 levels. Adjustable delay time 150 - 3000 ms. Anti-VOX function. Data VOX function on USB and COM ports;
- Key sound: - adjustable + OFF;
- Key Lock;
- Speaker Jack: 3.5 mm;
- Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging: 120 Memory Channels;
- Menu for individual Set-Up: Dual menu, A & B, for instant switching between configurations. Plus "Quick Menu" individual customization system;
- Microphone Jack: 8-pin "Chrome" type;
- MR-Shift;
- Multiple Scan Functions;
- Packet Cluster - "Tune" Function: With TM-D710E, TM-D700E or TH-D72E;
- PC Programmable Memories;
- PC Radio Control Program;
- Welcome message during power-on;
- Pre-Amplifier: On / Off in memory for each band;
- Programmable Function Keys: 2 Front panel keys plus MULTI/CH knob push-switch;
- In addition: MC-43 & MC-47 microphones' UP/DWN buttons are programmable - the MC-47 also has 4 dedicated PF keys;
- Receiver High-cut/Low-cut DSP filter slopes;
- Receiver Noise suppressed;
- Receiver Notch filter function: DSP Auto Notch & Manual Notch (Wide/Narrow);
- Remote Internet Operations: Via ARHP-590 Radio Host Program. Free download from www.kenwoodusa.com;
- RF Gain Control;
- RX Functions: DSP with selectable AGC Time Constant. RX DSP Equalizer. Attenuator / Pre-Amp. RF Gain, AF Gain, Squelch level;
- Selectable Squelch Configuration;
- Sky Command 2: In conjunction with a Kenwood TM-D710E, TM-D700E or TH-D72E ("Transporter") plus a TM-D710E, TM-D700E or TH-D72E (Commander");
- Speech Processor;
- T.O.T - Time-out Timer;
- Transfer-Set (TF-Set) Functions;
- Transceiver Display Functions: TS-590SG display shows transverter frequency. Now up to full power available in transverter mode;
- Dual cooling fan (TS-480HX);
- TX Functions: Speech processor (adjustable in Levels / Out. Variable TX bandwidth filter. TX Audio Monitor settings. TX DSP equalizer for VOX mode (Adjustable gain and Delay Time settings). MIC Gain Control. CAR Level setting. Adjustable output power;
- LCD with variable brightness: Adjustable in 4 levels and off- Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection;
HF - AMR SPECIFICATIONS
- HF Output Power: 100 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 25 W AM;
- Max. RF Output Power - 50 MHz: 100 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 25 W AM;
- 5 W minimum output for QRP operation;
- Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohm;
- Tunable antenna range (160 - 6 m bands): 16.7 Ohm to 150 Ohm;
- Audio Output Impedance: 8 ohm;
- Audio Output Power: More than 1.5 W (8 Ohm, 10% distortion);
- Continuous RX : 130 kHz - 60 MHz;
- Current consumption (approx): TX - 20.5 Amps RX (No signal) - 1.5 Amps;
- DC Power Requirements: 13.8 V ± 15%;
- Frequency Tolerance: ± 5 ppm, -10°C to + 50°C (± 0.5 ppm with optional TCXO);
- Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohm;
- Modes: A1A (CW), J3E (SSB), A3E (AM), F3E (FM), F1B (FSK);
- Notch Filter Attenuator: Auto Mode - More than 60 dB Manual Mode - More than 70 dB;
- Operating Temperature: -10 °C to + 50 °C;
- Receiver Beat Elimination: More than 40 dB;
- Receiver Circuit: SSB, CW, AM, FSK - Double Superheterodyne FM - Triple Superheterodyne;
- Receiver Frequency Range: 0.13 MHz - 30 MHz, 50 - 54 MHz within spec (VFO from 30 kHz);
- Received Intermediate Frequency - 1st/2nd/3rd IF: RX1 - 11.374 MHz/24 kHz/ - RX2 - 73.095 MHz/10.695 MHz/24 kHz (except FM)/455 kHz (FM);
- Receiver Selectivity: SSB - More than 2.2 KHz @ -6 dB / less than 4.4 kHz @ -60 dB CW / FSK - More than 500Hz @ -6 dB / Less than 1.2 kHz @ -60 dB AM - More than 6 KHz @ -6 dB / Less than 12 kHz @ -50 dB FM - More than 12 KHz @ -6 dB / Less than 25 kHz @ -50 dB;
- Receiver Sensitivity - 0.13 - 0.522 MHz: SSB / CW / FSK - less than 0.5 mV AM - less than 6.3 mV;
- Receiver Sensitivity - 0.522 - 1.705 MHz: SSB / CW / FSK - less than 4 mV AM - Less than 31.6 mV;
- Received Sensitivity - 1.705 - 24.5 MHz: SSB / CW / FSK - less than 0.2 mV AM - Less than 2 mV;
- Received Sensitivity - 24.5 - 30 MHz: SSB / CW / FSK - less than 0.13 mV AM - less than 1.3 mV;
- Receiver Sensitivity - 28 - 30 MHz (FM): Less than 0.22 µV;
- Receiver Sensitivity - 50 - 54 MHz: SSB / CW / FSK - less than 0.13 mV AM - less than 1.3 mV FM - Less than 0.22 mV;
- Spurious Receiver Response: Image Ratio - More than 70 dB IF Rejection - More than 70 dB;
- Receiver Squelch Sensitivity: SSB / CW / FSK / AM. 0.13-0.522 MHz - Less than -92 dBm 5.6µV 0.522-1.705 MHz - Less than -82 dBm 18µV 1.705-30 MHz - Less than -102 dBm 1.8µV 50-54 MHz - Less than -106 dBm 1.1µV FM 28 - 30 MHz - Less than -121 dBm 0.2 dB mV 50-54 MHz - Less than -121 dBm 0.2 dB mV;
- RIT Frequency Range: ± 9.999 kHz;
- Transmitted Carrier Suppressed: More than 50 dB;
- Transmitter Frequency Range: Amateur bands 1.8 MHz - 50 MHz, plus 136 kHz low-level output. An expansion adds 5 MHz (where allowed) and 100-522 kHz TX;
- Transmitter Frequency Response: 400 - 2600 Hz (within -6 dB);
- Maximum Transmitter Frequency Deviation: FM - Less than ± 5 kHz (Wide) and less than ± 2.5 kHz (Narrow);
- Transmitter Modulation Method: SSB / FM / AM - Balanced / Reactance / low power;
- Transmitter Spurious Radiation: HF - Less than -50 dB;
- Transmitter Spurious Radiation - 50 MHz: Less than - 63 dB;
- Unwanted Transmitter Sideband Suppressed: More than 50dB;
- XIT Frequency Range: ± 9.999 kHz;
- Dimensions: W x H x D = 270 x 96 x 291 mm without projections;
- Weight: 7.4 kg;
CW FEATURES
- Standard Memory Keyer: 4-Channel message memory, approx. 50 characters per memory. Auto-repeat function. Interruption of playback to insert text functions. Dot-dash reverse function;
- CW Autotransmission;
- CW Autotune;
- CW Decoder: 8-character scrolling CW decode display (accuracy depends on conditions);
- CW Pitch Control: Adjustable pitch 300 Hz - 1000 Hz;
- CW-Reverse Mode;
- Full Break-In/Semi Break-In: Semi Break-In adjustable delay 50 ms - 1000 ms;
- Iambic Modes A and B standard;
- Microphone Paddle Mode;
- Side Tone Monitor: Volume Control with 10 selectable steps;
- Terminal for CW paddle keyboard: 3mm/1/4 "3-conductor jack;
- Terminal for straight keyer key / external electronic: 3.5mm/1/8" 2-conductor jack;
OPTIONS:
- Temperature-controlled Crystal Oscillator
