Maybe one of the DSP functions. To the right of the number pad are 4
keys like a diamond. Top key is DNL (digital noise limiter) either on
or off. Key to the left is noise reduction, either NR1, NR2, or off.
Key to the right is to enable optional filters if installed. Bottom key
is Beat Cancel, BC1, BC2, or off. I'm thinking either DNl or BC.
Don't currently have my 480 hooked up so I can't play around with it.
73, Steve KW3A
On 10/10/2014 6:54 PM, Colin McDonald wrote:
> they should be adjustable from the front pannel...or in the case of the ssb
> receive filter probably a menu item.
> It sounds to me like your AM AGC is either off, or way too fast.
> Or, the noise blanker is set too high or perhaps both.
> I'm really trying to recall something because I am pretty sure I had the
> same issue on my ts2000 once and I fixed it with adjustment of a setting or
> other.
> pretty sure it was either AGC or noise blanker. sorry, it might not be
> called noise blanker, but it's the function that helps to minimize QRM or
> QRN noise.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 4:25 PM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: ts590
>
>> Hi Colin, can you check those settings manually or do you need to
>> hook the rig to a computer. I have never done the latter but
>> will look for some menu settings if that seems a good thing to
>> do. When I turn the RF gain down the distortion goes away. Jim
>> WA6EKS
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Date sent: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:45:12 -0600
>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>
>> check your AGC? Not sure what the actual settings in the ts480
>> are, but
>> usually anything below 7 is pretty good on the kenwood rigs.
>> Also there will be wide and narrow AM settings along with noise
>> reduction
>> and noise blanker settings...I find that sometimes having the
>> noise blanker
>> on too high a setting will cause distortion on AM.
>> Also turn off any dsp noise reduction on AM and make sure it is
>> set to wide
>> bandwidth.
>> Try setting the ssb filter to something like 1.4KHZ to minimize
>> the splatter
>> issue. This will narrow your audio bandwidth and may not be as
>> pleasant to
>> listen to, but it will help with splatter.
>> Does rolling the RF gain down while listening to wwv get rid of
>> the
>> distortion?
>>
>>
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 2:26 PM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>
>> Thanks for this evaluation Dave. Yah, I am happy with my 480 as
>> well. My
>> only kind of complaint is splatter from adjacent stations on SSB
>> and I
>> can't
>> seem to get AM stations to come in without distortion such as
>> the WWV
>> stations. Yes, you can listen to them on SideBand, but I am
>> curious as to
>> why they sound distorted when listening on AM. Maybe I have
>> some settings
>> that could be changed to make it perform better on AM. Jim
>> WA6EKS
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dave Basden
>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 1:02 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>
>> I upgraded from the TS-480 to the TS-590. I don't think
>> contesting
>> is any easier on the TS-590 and the arrangement of controls
>> seems to
>> me a bit better for split operation on the TS-480. The
>> filtering is
>> better on the TS-590, but I'm not sure the improvement was
>> enough to
>> warrant the upgrade. I liked the separate control head as it
>> took up
>> less space on my desktop. If I had it to do over again, I'm not
>> sure
>> what I would do. Both are excellent rigs.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Dave, W7OQ, [log in to unmask]
>>
>> At 11:15 AM 10/10/2014, you wrote:
>> Bob, do you think it's worth the bother to sell my TS480 and
>> upgrade to a TS590? The 480 is in perfect condition and I really
>> have very few complaints with it. I have no plans to do digital
>> stuff and I'm not a contester which is why I didn't buy the 590
>> when first getting back into HF around 3 years ago. I'd have to
>> learn a whole new radio, but it's kind of tempting if the 590 is
>> that much better than the 480. 73, Jim
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Bob Tinney <[log in to unmask]
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Date sent: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:04:11 -0400
>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>
>> Hi Jim,
>>
>> My understanding is that Kenwood is coming out with an updated
>> TS590SG
>> next year. It will have improved digital modes and a much higher
>> price. From traffic on the TS590 list, guys are guessing the
>> the price
>> will be around $2000. Kenwood is also planning a software update
>> for
>> present 590 owners. This software update will give some of the
>> features
>> available on the SG model. One of the new features of the
>> software
>> update is that the VSG1 will announce when the drive mode has
>> been
>> turned on. Current TS590s are selling for around $1249.00.
>>
>> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>>
>> On 10/9/2014 11:41 PM, Jim Gammon wrote:
>> I called our local HRO last week and the manager there told me
>> he
>> was not aware of a "new" TS590, just some firmware updates.
>> Not
>> owning one I have no idea other than that what to ask about a
>> new
>> radio. Maybe someone going to Pacificon out here on the west
>> coast will find out some new information. Jim WA6EKS
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Richard Fiorello <[log in to unmask]
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Date sent: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 21:57:10 -0400
>> Subject: ts590
>>
>> Hi;
>> Has anyone received any info as to what will be new and
>> exciting
>> in the
>> ts590gs compared with the current ts-590? Also, although the
>> manual is
>> available, I wonder if anyone has put together any sort of
>> tutorial for
>> the 590. Someone did one for the ts480 which was basically a
>> set
>> of mp3
>> files that you can download from the handihams site. It made
>> getting
>> started with the radio infinitely less difficult.
>> Also, just have to ask, any screen reader users tried the
>> remote
>> handiham base units? The skype part of the problem should be
>> manageable
>> but no idea how or if the control software works. I'd have to
>> play with
>> Skype a bit first but who knows what the future holds.
>>
>> --
>> richard
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