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Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:23:17 -0400
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Oops, one error below:   The SL usb doesn't do fsk, only afsk.  If you 
wanted to do fsk, you would need to  get a wire off of pin 2 on the 13 
pin din to ground.

I had to do something similar to that on the 480, since the fsk pin is 
on the amp keying din on that radio.

Enjoy the new toy.

Steve KW3A

On 4/27/2012 8:03 AM, Steve Forst wrote:
> Tom,
>
> If I remember right, you also have a Signal Link USB.   The 13 pin din
> you use on the 590 for audio in/out, ptt, fsk, and the like, can also be
> used  on the 570.   While I don't have a 570 here, I'm 99.9 percent sure
> that the internal jumpers are also the same, so you can just switch the
> cables over.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
>
> 4/27/2012 7:14 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>       Thanks, Steve.
>>
>> It's just nice to know that I can use the 570 that way, if my 590 were to go
>> down for some reason.
>>
>> Still have to get the VS3 installed into the 570, and learn its functions,
>> but at least I have it and can do that on my own time now.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:13 PM
>> Subject: Re: amplifier connections for TS570
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> There are 16 or 17 different Kenwood rigs that use the same 7 pin din
>>> and pin outs are all the same.    As we discussed a while back, only the
>>> TS-430 and 530 do not get 12 vdc to power the buffer from pin 7 of the
>>> din, and these 2 would need external power.   Otherwise  all pin outs
>>> are identical and  all the other radios power the buffer  from the radio
>>> via the din .
>>>
>>> So, use the 590 cable and enjoy.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>> On 4/26/2012 10:00 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>>>        Steve:
>>>>
>>>> So, just to confirm, the pin configurations are the same for both the
>>>> TS570
>>>> and 590????  I do run my amplifier through the ARB704And, but don't
>>>> worry:
>>>> I won't do that thing with the DC power connection again!!!!  (big smile)
>>>>
>>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To:<[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:53 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: amplifier connections for TS570
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Tom,
>>>>>
>>>>> Good luck with the new piece of gear.  It uses the same large 7 pin din
>>>>> as the 2000, 590, and a bunch of other kenwoods.  The 480 is  a bit
>>>>> different and uses a mini din.
>>>>> So if you are going to use the RB-704 buffer, you can use the same "plug
>>>>> and play" cable that you use with the 590.  And remember, just like with
>>>>> the 590, don't put external12 vdc  to the buffer if using the plug and
>>>>> play cable, since it draws 12 vdc from pin 7 of the din.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 4/26/2012 9:26 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>>>>> Hello, all.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Well, as some of you know, I recently purchased a Kenwood TS570S from
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> local estate sale of a silent key friend in our club.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just received the VS3 voice chip for the rig, and hope to install it
>>>>>> this
>>>>>> week-end, if I get enough grading of papers done in advance of finals
>>>>>> week
>>>>>> at the University next week.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If I get the VS3 installed, I may just try the TS570 out over the
>>>>>> week-end,
>>>>>> although whether that actually happens remains to be seen.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyway, I was wondering if I could use the same amplifier interface
>>>>>> cable
>>>>>> with the TS570 that I now use for the TS590?  I also have an amplifier
>>>>>> cable
>>>>>> for the TS480, so perhaps that would work as another alternative.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for any insights on this. ... I just don't want to do anything
>>>>>> wrong
>>>>>> here, since I know different rigs require different pin configurations
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> their interface cables.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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