Hi Gail,
Is the power output you mentioned an actual measurement of RF being
transmitted, as opposed to the expected value? The expected value reads in
5 watt steps, so I'm intrigued <smile>. BTW, I only used the 590 briefly a
couple of years ago...
In the review at:
http://active-elements.org/2012/12/01/kenwood-ts-590/
I see I wrote:
The Programmable Function keys can be assigned to perform many different
commands,
so they are not fixed to just read Frequency and Signal Strength. If you use
an optional
microphone with four additional Programmable Function buttons, these can
also be
assigned. I was delighted to find the TS-590S also allows the microphone Up
and Down
buttons to be programmed.
The Frequency and Signal Strength readouts are shown in the manual as Voice1
and
Voice2 respectively. In line with the anticipation of the SWR readout, there
is the
addition of Voice3. This is not assigned to a programmable function key by
default,
and I chose to assign it to the Down button on the microphone. Voice3 works
in conjunction
with the meter display. If the SWR meter is selected and a carrier is
transmitted,
pressing the mic Down will voice:
'R 1.0'
The SWR appears to be announced accurately up to 5 to 1, and if the
impedance is
out of range, you'll hear:
'R Over'
To assist in reading the SWR, I programmed the microphone Up button to send
a 10
watt tuning carrier. This meant I could press mic Up, followed by mic Down
and have
the SWR spoken.
Each press of the Meter button toggles the display between SWR, ALC, and
Speech Compression.
These presses give no spoken feedback, but when used in conjunction with
Voice-3,
the SWR, the ALC, and the Compression levels are individually spoken.
If ALC is selected, pressing the Voice3 button voices:
'A 0', for no signal
'A 10', if the level is ten
'A Over', if ALC is out of range
Similar voice outputs are given for Speech Compression, but with 'C' being
used instead
of 'A'. I'm not sure how much reliance can be placed on setting the ALC and
Compression
accurately using this method.
The Meter button also engages the Drive feature when held for about 1
second. The
Drive reduces power output for use on the LF bands, and beeps to indicate On
and
Off. It could be easy to accidentally hold in the 'Meter' button for
slightly longer
than you had intended, and find you are no longer being heard because power
has been
reduced. There is an option in the menu system to increase the time needed
to hold
buttons to engage second level commands, and this mightbe be useful.
Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Gale Conard
Sent: 21 June 2013 00:42
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TS590 question.
Tim:
If there is a way to do both with one button. I haven't found it.
Maybe, someone else on the list has figured it out.
I have another question on this subject.
Is there a way to persuade the 590 to read the output power more precisely
than to the next highest 25 watts?
Thanks, all.
73,
Gale
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Crawford (GI4OPH)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: TS590 question.
Gale & Steve,
Thanks guys. Got it working.
Just for confirmation, I gather it isn't possible to have swr, power output
and alc read with the same pf key? I assume one would have to either set up
2 keys, or change the values in the menu to switch between power out and
swr/alc. Is this correct?
Many thanks,
Tim.
Bangor, N. Ireland.
Skype: tim-crawford
Twitter: tim_gi4oph
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Gale Conard
Sent: 20 June 2013 02:26
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TS590 question.
Tim:
I had the same problem at first.
1. Menu 80 should show 201.
2. Apply a steady CW carrier.
3. Press meter key. (You should hear Power reading, I.E. P100.)
Now:
1. Set menu 80 to 202.
2. Apply a steady CW carrier.
3. Press meter key. (You should hear one of two readings.)
1. "R1.0" or whatever the SWR may be.
2. "A10" or whatever the A L C reading may be.
3. If R or A is not what you want, press the key next to the meter key to
change it.
I hope this helps.
73,
Gale
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Crawford (GI4OPH)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:35 PM
Subject: TS590 question.
Hi all,
I've recently acquired a ts590, and not having fully read the user manual
yet, was wondering could someone provide some instructions in getting the
VGS1 to announce power, swr etc.
When I press the meter button while applying a carrier nothing is spoken.
Thanks in advance.
Best 73,
Tim.
Bangor, N. Ireland.
Skype: tim-crawford
Twitter: tim_gi4oph
73,
Gale
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73,
Gale
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