User manual KENWOOD TS-690S SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] You will notice the differences when you fight QRM and QRN. As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that KENWOOD is pursuing "user friendliness". For example, each time you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see scrolling messages on the display that tell you what you are selecting. [. . . ] In recent years, many low cost digital cameras have become available. You can transfer images from these cameras into your computer. For further information, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. The frequencies (measured in kHz) commonly used for SSTV operation are listed below: U. S. A. / Canada 3845, 3857 7171 14230, 14233 21340 28680 145500 ARU Region 1 (Europe/ Africa) 3730 ~ 3740 7035 ~ 7045 14225 ~ 14235 21335 ~ 21345 28675 ~ 28685 -- Fax (facsimile) is one of the original image transmission modes. Using this mode allows you to exchange more detailed graphics than SSTV. Amateur Radio fax functions much like old analog fax systems. It scans paper and converts acquired image data into a series of tones representing white and black portions of the image. Because fax requires longer transmission time, you should use it only when band conditions are stable with strong signals. Popular fax frequencies include the following: 7245, 14245, 21345 (International Net), and 28945 kHz Operating on SSTV or fax mainly involves learning the functionality of your computer application or accessory hardware that supports these modes. Consult the instruction manual that comes with your software or accessory equipment. Note: When operating either SSTV or fax, use a fast AGC setting and switch OFF your Speech Processor, for best results. 52 11 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS DX PACKET CLUSTER TUNE DX Packet Cluster is a packet network which consist of nodes and stations who are interested in DXing and contesting. If one station finds a DX station on the air, he or she sends a notice to his or her node. The main transceiver is tuned to the frequency of the reported DX station, on the sub-receiver. Transmitting on the tuned frequency, the transceiver exits the P. C. T. Press [FUNC], [SET/ P. C. T. ] again to reactivate it if necessary. 7 Press [FUNC], [SET/ P. C. T. ] to exit the P. C. T. To access desired DX information in the P. C. T memory, press QUICK MEMO [MR], then turn the MULTI/ CH control. Press [SET/ P. C. T. ] to tune the main band to the selected station. Press QUICK MEMO [MR] again to quit the DX information display. The transceiver can be set to output a beep instead of a Morse code when new DX Packet Cluster data is received. "VOICE" can also be set when you install the optional VS-3 {page 91}. Note: x You cannot send DX information to a node using this function. x The DX Packet Cluster data in memory is retained when the transceiver is turned OFF. However, the sub-receiver's frequency display returns to the receiving frequency of the DX Packet Cluster node. BASIC OPERATION When you enter the Satellite mode, you are always controlling one of 10 Satellite Memory channels with the adjustable frequency function. [. . . ] 0: Unselected, 1 ~ 9: Selected P5 Group 3. 0: Unselected, 1 ~ 9: Selected 10 P6 Group 4. 0: Unselected, 1 ~ 9: Selected P7 Group 5. 0: Unselected, 1 ~ 9: Selected 10 P8 Group 6. [. . . ]