So true, Ron.  I use the noise reduction very often, especially on cw. 
Sometimes I like NR1, and sometimes I like NR2.  Also, the noise blanker is 
done well.  It doesn't distort the received signal as much as others I've 
used.  Yesterday on the blind hams net, I had occasion to use the beat 
cancellation to good effect.  That along with the notch functions is well 
worth it, especially on SSB.  The RIT is great too, although I find the 
TS-590 RIT/XIT adjustment too sensative.  You just bump that little knob and 
it moves.

My JJRadio software makes it easy to use many of those functions without 
even having to remember where the controls are on the rig.  I've added more 
TS-590 controls to it, and also added a menu that makes it fast and easy to 
jump right to the control you want to set or monitor.

If you have a TS-2000, you might want to get familiar with that sub-receiver 
for VHF/UHF.  It's neat to be able to monitor a repeater with the 
sub-receiver while on HF.  You might even be able to scan repeater 
frequencies with that sub-receiver; I don't know.  I have one here, maybe 
I'll check it out.
--
Jim, KE5AL
-----Original Message----- 
From: Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2014 2:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Getting the most out of your TS-590

Hi, Guys and Gals,



I have communicated with some of you who have the TS-590, and you have
shared with me that you never use very many, if any, of the features
presented by the several buttons to the right of the main tuning knob. I
understand how intimidating all of the buttons and controls are on the front
of the 590, but now that I have had my 590 on the air for a while, I am
writing this to encourage those of you who don't use those features of your
rig, to work with them, to do some experimenting. It is amazing the
flexibility the rig has, and how incredibly selective it is. I was trying to
work a DX station yesterday on CW and a stronger station came in just off
the frequency, but almost on top of the DX station. With the selectivity of
the 590, I was able to shift and notch out the interfering station, letting
me copy the DX station solidly. This morning I loaded several frequencies in
the memory channels, which sure makes it easy to pop on a net or round table
frequency you commonly use. Then, I also used the record feature to record
my CQ in CW; so, now, I just press the record #1 button, and the 590
automatically sends out a CQ in CW while I drink my coffee or margarita,
depending upon what time of day it is! <big smile>



I am sharing this information to serve as an incentive and encouragement to
those of you who have a really top-drawer rig with tons of features and
flexibility that you aren't using. Oh, I realize many of you are using
pretty much the full capability of the rig, and many of you are using a lot
more than I am, but when I asked for help on some features, and I asked some
people in particular, they told me they couldn't help because they never
used any of those features, and in some cases, I was told they never used
any of the buttons to the right of the tuning knob. Admittedly, there is a
lot to learn, but if you have all of the money invested in one of the finest
rigs on the market, you might as well get your money's worth out of it!
<Smile>



Ron, K8HSY