IC-7100, HF/VHF/UHF Multi mode Touch Screen & D-STAR DV – The New Brochure (EN) & (JP)

 IC-7100, New HF/VHF/UHF Multi Mode & D-STAR DV Ready – Intuitive Touch Screen, Quick Response, Multi-band Radio - Built-in SD Card Slot for Voice & Log Storage. Designed to the 70MHz band in European versions, etc. – Icom announce the upcoming release of the new “Slanted style”  Amateur Transceiver!  (… available in the UK in the spring of 2013) – Icom Inc. have released a new Brochure (EN), and the MSRP Price in Japan, see links below and pictures.

D-STAR is NOT proprietary to ICOM, D-STAR is an AMBE Codec owned by Digital Voice Systems. Icom is the only manufacturer putting D-STAR in their currently available Icom rigs. – (!! Click to all pictures to enlarge)

!! Suggested Retail Price (Japan) ¥ 165,900 (base price ¥ 158,000 no taxes)

TMS320C6745BPTPA3 Device 3000MIPS (Million Instructions per Second) Clock 375MHz - a high-performance 32-bit floating point IF DSP delivers rich digital signal processing features, including digital IF filter, digital twin PBT, noise reduction, CW auto tune, etc.
Those digital features work on all bands from HF to V/UHF bands. The DSP digital signal processing is incorporated into the AGC function loop.

The optional RS-BA1 software allows you to operate the IC-7100 from a remote PC over the Internet or local home network

Link to: Download the Icom IC-7100 new EUR Brochure V.13GS0170 PDF  (EN)

[IC-7100] タッチパネル＆スラント型コントローラーが、今までにない直観的で軽快なマルチバンド運用を実現 - HF＋50MHz＋144MHz＋430MHz〈SSB・CW・RTTY・AM・FM・DV〉100W トランシーバー -

Link to: Download the Icom IC-7100 (JP) new  Brochure 2013-1-GSG661 (JP)

Touch Screen: The 48.6×75.9 mm in large “resistive” touch screen display can be operated even while wearing gloves.

IC-7100 il nuovo HF/50/70/144/430MHz, Multi Modo & D-STAR DV compreso. Ha un nuovo sistema di comando intuitivo e rapido con “Touch Screen” resistivo. Si possono eseguire i vari settaggi operativi direttamente toccando lo schermo LCD a matrice di punti! Il Transceiver dispone di una Slot per inserire una memorie SD-card (opzionale) per memorizzare e gestire Dati, il Log e le funzioni GPS (anche il GPS è opzionale esterno) i dati dei Ripetitori D-STAR, etc.  (come nel ID-51E/A). -
Purtroppo nessun ATU è stato integrato all’interno. Un accordatore automatico opzionale (come ad esempio l’AH-4 oppure l’AT-180) è disponibile per l’acquisto (!), per eventuali scopi di ottimizzazione con il sistema di antenna. – (Cliccare sulle varie immagini per ingrandirle)

Prezzo consigliato al pubblico (!! in Giappone) ¥ 165,900 (prezzo base 158.000 ¥)

Anche questo apparato IC-7100 può essere utilizzato in remoto via porta USB con l’utilizzo del Software RS-BA1 della stessa Icom, sia via rete LAN o via Internet e tramite l’impiego di Computer sia locale che nel sito remoto.

[Note] – Detailed specifications: please see the official ICOM  sources - All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

TS-990S firmware updated at Ver.1.02. Video vs IC-7800. User Manuals v.03. The new Ver.1.02 deactivates other ANT relays in TX mode…!

TS-990S Firmware Ver.1.01 has been upgraded to Version 1.02 April 12, 2013 see below – User Manuals Ver.03 (IT) (EN) (FR) (EA) (DE) (JA) languages - Catalogo Italiano PDF di 12 pagine, linck below!! IC-7800 vs TS-990 Video by IV3YER and other videos etc. – Aggiornato il TS-990S con la Versione 1.02 del 12.04.2012 vedi link – Video confronto con IC-7800 di IV3YER e altri Video; Immagini interne vs IC-7700 e poi il TS-900 del 1973, ed altre notizie più sotto.

The TS-990S firmware has been updated from Version 1.01 to Version 1.02

The firmware update is applicable to the Models: TS-990S Serial/N’s (rear panel label): From S/NO. B32xxxxx through S/NO. B34xxxxx approx – (Kenwood *code: B32-February 2013 / B33-March 2013 / B34-April 2013) – !!
Kenwood Serial/No Month, Year Calculator by G6isy!
* G6ISY ha un programma di calcolo, in Javascript, inserendovi le prime tre cifre o cifre/lettere del S/NO si ottiene la data di produzione dell’apparato Kenwood. - Link to: G6ISY Kenwood Month/Year Calculator (EN)

TS-990S Updated items : (Version 1.01 >1.02) April 12, 2013:

1) Changes default value of the Menu No. 9-00 “Send Message by Function Keys (USB Keyboard)” from [Off] to [On].
Revises the following symptom.
1) TX output power fed back to other ANT connectors might affect internal circuits. – [Note] !! The new firmware Ver.1.02 deactivates (opens !) other ANT relays every time the radio transmits !!

Link to: Kenwood Amateur Radio Software Downloads page (ENG)
Link to: Kenwood TS-990S Firmware updating procedure & info (ENG)

Video TS-990S Step by Step Firmware 1.01 installation (March 31, 2013) by No SHTY:
“my TS-990 did not recognize my flash drive as a valid installation for the firmware
update 1.01 this is what I had to do to get the radio to install the firmware update“.

Video TS-990 in Split mode with external 22″ monitor  (April 13, 2013) by IKØOZD
(my favorite is the 990′ panadapter and all its functions. Perhaps the best ever seen !)

TS-990S User Manuals Ver.1.03, IT, EN, FR, EA, DE, and JA languages now ready – link below – Scaricabile il Catalogo in Italiano di 12 pagine in PDF, con linck  qui sotto !!  – TS-990S inside view vs IC-7700  and TS-900 – The IC-7800 vs TS-990 video by IV3YER below.

 Kenwood Italy !! ha rilasciato il Catalogo di 16 pagine in Italiano pdf 7,7 MB
Link to: Scarica da qui il Catalogo TS-990S 16 pag.  (IT) Kenwood Italy

 TS-990S Instruction Manuals latest Ver.1.03 –  Choose the Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch and Japanese languages !! – (…  insert name: TS-990S & search type to download)

Link to: TS-990S Instruction Manuals IT EN DE FR etc ! insert name (Ver. 1.03)

Link to: TS-990S / TS-990D 取扱説明書 - ©B62-2388-20 JPN (JA Ver. 1.03)

The TS-990S has the “overwhelmingly highest quality” receiver among the TS series

TS-900 (1973) the all-band SSB transceiver is making history its state-of-the-art tecnology. – All major electronic circuits are wired on easily removed or installed circuit board (is costructed modularly). –  Designed for operation on SSB, CW, and FSK, the TS-900 delivers more than 150 watts PEP output! (click to enlarge!)

TS-990S & IC-7700 inside views – Kenwood 990′s a main receiver with a down-conversion 8.248 MHz 1st IF and employs a double-conversion system. The sub receiver which incorporates the TS-590S receiver architecture.

Kenwood TS-990S – the RF front-end contains selectable Band-pass Filters (covered by the screen on the picture) – The double balanced grounded switch type 1st mixer works by the principle of reduces signal distorsion. – The five built-in 1st IF Roofing filters ahead of the 1st IF stage to eliminate overloading caused by strong signals just outside the fixed bandpass filters or of the Preselector manually adjustable -

Kenwood’s Preselector [P-SEL] selecting the narrow bandwidth tunable filter attenuates the interfering signal which has 2 to 3 MHz separation from the target frequency. -
Icom IC-7700 uses a duble conversion system composed of a D-MOS FET 1st mixer and Icom’s developed image rejection mixer for the 2nd stage and fixed bandpass filters  and a Icom’s [DIGI-SE] preselector type -  ( note the large toroidal coils on the  Icom RF BPF bank)!

Kenwood TS-990S vs Icom IC-7800 by IV3YER (!! 11 March, 2013)
(IC-7800 BW: 2600 AGC slow / TS-990 BW: LC/HC 2400 AGC slow )

Qui sotto un raffronto della tecnologia utilizzata nei rispettivi apparati dai tre big’s Giapponesi, Kenwood, Icom e Yaesu. Da notare che ci sono evidenti similitudini di sviluppo e layout tra Icom e Kenwood, che però impiega nel nuovo TS-990S un dispositivo TFT più recente con “Touch-Sensitive mode for quick QSY re-tuning” etc. – (clik picture to enlarge)

TS-990S JVC Kenwood MARKET CODES

The market code is shown on the carton box – (IT – Il codice del tipo per mercato Europa o per il mercato Amerche (US-CA) risulta indicato con lettere sul cartone di imballo esterno)

E-type: Europe, K-type: The Americas  - The AC power cable supplied with the product is suitable for AC 120V (K-type) or AC 220V/240V for (E-type) –  Do not use a power cable other than supplied with this product.

[Note] – Detailed specifications: please see the official JVCKenwood sources - All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

FTdx-3000D QST review – Comparison Table – NPR test VA7OJ – New Firmware Ver.0112

FTdx-3000D Firmware now updated Main CPU Ver. 0112 and TFT Ver. 0106 for the HF 50MHz Transceiver. – The April QST Magazine has a favorable review of the FTdx-3000 ( - The QST Reviews Comparison Table by PA1HR, Hans, link below - Here is the link to VA7OJ FTdx-3000 FT-950 TS-590 IC-7700 IC-7600 IC-7410 and K3 etc. NPR Test Results, Analod/DSP radios.

The FTDX-3000 new Firmware Main CPU Ver. 0112 and TFT Ver. 0106 has just been posted 03/29/2013 by YAESU USA on his web-site. - Please read the latest version of the Yaesu FTDX3000 Firmware Upgrade Manual before proceeding! Checking current version on your Transceiver before download new upgrade!

[Note] There are four different Software installations (Yaesu still uses the multiple software systems installations! Icom and Kenwood instead use a unified software environment) - Each one must be followed carefully. Installing the wrong type software may cause difficulties.

[Note] The rig has to be started in different ways for each of these two updates to work!  The Yaesu “Firmware Upgrade Manual” has the update procedure for all of the Firmware-Modules & extention type (MAIN .SFL – DSP .dat – TFT .bin – FFT .dat), and for all Trasfer-Softwares (!! FSW018 – FW-DSP – TFW – FW-FFT !!) - See this Yaesu complex procedure step-by-step!

FTDX-3000D Implements & Improvements and Manuals see the Link below

Link to: Yaesu USA (Main V0112 Tft V00106) Update Information (ENG)
Link to: Yaesu USA FTDX3000 Latest Firmware Upgrade Manual (ENG)
Link to: Yaesu FTdx-3000D  >Files, USB Driver, Manuals, Software (ENG)

QST reviews the  FTDX-3000 on April, 2013 - An favorable overview of the YAESU FTdx3000 100W HF/50MHz Transceiver on the QST magazine. ARRL labs including high close-in IMD3 data, but only -82 dBc at 2 kHz RMDR figure.

Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR) is noise generated in a superheterodyne receiver when noise from the local oscillator (LO) mixes with strong, adjacent signals. – (See the QST April 2012,  pag. 55 [Large Box] Reciprocal Mixing Testing: What Is It?, written by Bob Allison, WB1GCM)

QST 4/2013 “Key Summary” – (Intercept values ..determined using -97 dBm reference)
Qui vengono riportati solo i numeri a 14 MHz, Pre OFF – RTX  FTdx-3000 / IC-7410

• ………………………………………………Yaesu FTdx-3000………Kwd TS-590S
• …………………………………………………QST April 2013.…….….. QST May 2011
• Spacing 20 kHz blocking gain compression….137 dB*………….…….141 dB
• Spacing    2 kHz blocking gain compression….127 dB*……….……….121 dB
• Spacing 20 kHz 3rd-order dynamic range…….110 dB……………..….106 dB
• Spacing    2 kHz 3rd-order dynamic range….…100 dB…………….…… 97 dB
• Spacing 20 kHz 3rd-order intercept……………+40 dBm……………. +26 dBm
• Spacing    2 kHz 3rd-order intercept………… +  23 dBm……………. + 22 dBm
• Reciprocal mixing dynamic range: 20/5/2 kHz  ofset:  -106/-93/-82 dBc

See the April, 2013 issue of QST magazine for the complete review by ARRL Labs
[Note]: Area Members Only – to log-in; -
Link to: ARRL – American Radio Relay League for Amateur Radio Home-page

Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Testing of HF Receivers -© by Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ
- Using notched noise to evaluate dynamic receiver performance

Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Testing of HF Receivers – Using notched noise to evaluate dynamic receiver performance – (…. To put the impact of the NPR test into perspective, a -9 dBm Ptot level at 5.6 MHz BRF is equivalent to 1200 simultaneous SSB signals at -43 dBm each, i.e. S9 + 30 dB!) etc. etc…. by Adam Farson, VA7OJ/AB4OJ- (!! updated in March, 2013 – see the link below)

Con il Test NPR Adam, spiega che il Generatore di Rumore Bianco (W&G RS-50 il suo) immette un segnale a banda larga al connettore d’antenna e quindi carica tutti gli stati del ricevitore, il Front-end, i Filtri e l’eventuale Preselettore, simulando la risposta alla ricezione di multi-segnali del DUT in prova (come in realtà succede collegandovi un’antenna). Dice poi Adam che questo Test equivale a 1200 segnali in SSB simultanei! a -43 dBm ciascuno i.e. a S9+30 dB! – Il rumore bianco viene rimosso con una tacca alla frequenza sintonizzata del ricevitore da un adatto filtro notch, inserito in serie tra generatore e antenna imput – A causa della distorsione dei circuiti del ricevitore (DUT imput), questa tacca (notch) tende a riempirsi con prodotti di intermodulazione, i cui effetti verranno oppurtunamente misurati in uscita (DUT output). - Here is the link to VA7OJ’s FTdx-3000 FT-950 TS-590S IC-7700 and IC-7410 K3 etc. NPR testing report in PDF of March 2013.

Link to: Download the NPR Testing  HF Receivers by VA7OJ Adam (ENG)

The QST Reviews Comparison Table by PA1HR’s – Transceivers/receivers sorted by 2 kHz 3rd-Order dynamic range with the QST Key measurements summary figure.

[Note] This overview is provided for your convenience by Hans PA1HR; it is a summary of measurement figures and gives no indication of the ergonomics,the features and/or the operational characteristics of the transceivers/receivers.

Link to: QST Reviews Comparison Table here is the Link PA1HR Hans (ENG)

[Note] All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders -  These events and news are reported for information only!

TS-990S Firmware V.1.01 – More Videos – Catalogo Italiano! Manuals V.1.03 IT EN FR EA DE

TS-990S Firmware Ver.1.00 has been upgraded to Version 1.01 *March 29, 2013 see below – Pronto il Catalogo Italiano pdf ..linck below!! IC-7800 vs TS-990 Video by IV3YER – TS-990S inside view vs IC-7700 – The TS-990S in “SWL mode” (see below!) ARCP-990, ARHP-990, ARUA-10, Network and PC Control Reference is Reedy  - More Videos - Links, and pictures below!!

The TS-990S updated from Version 1.00 to Version 1.01 (Att.! *see new Ver. 1.02 !!)

The firmware update is applicable to the Models: TS-990S Serial numbers (…! rear panel label): From S/NO.B32xxxxx through S/NO.B33xxxxx approx – (B32-February/B33-March 2013).

TS-990S Updated items : (Version 1.00 >1.01) March 29, 2013.
Adds to the Menu list the 7-16, 7.17 and 7-18 menus for audio output terminal configurations. (USB, ACC2, Optical)- You can set the value to “Normal” (default), “Reversed”, or “Mixed” for each output terminal above. (…. necessary when operating with Kenwood Network Command System, now ready for free download)

TS-990S Revises the following symptoms.
While in TX TUNE, incorrect SWR value is indicated when Type 2 or Type 3 (analog type) meter is configured – [Note] For details, please refer to the TS-990S User Manual & Manual Addendum

Link to: Kenwood Amateur Radio Software Downloads page (ENG)
Link to: Kenwood TS-990S the Instruction Manual Addendum pdf
link to: Kenwood TS-990S Firmware update information link (ENG)

TS-990S User Manuals IT EN FR EA DE JA  v.1.03 ready below – Pronto il Catalogo Italiano pdf ..linck below!! IC-7800 vs TS-990 Video by IV3YER – TS-990S inside view vs IC-7700 – The TS-990S in “SWL mode” (see below!) and more video & pictures…

TS-990S 200W Trasmitter – The push-pull circuit utilizes VRF150MP 50V power MOSFETs to deliver a stable output of 200W on all bands (source: JVC Kenwood!)

 Kenwood Italy !! ha rilasciato il Catalogo di 16 pagine in Italiano pdf 7,7 MB
Link to: Scarica da qui il Catalogo TS-990S 16 pag.  (IT) Kenwood Italy

 Kenwood TS-990S Instruction Manuals latest Ver.1.03 –  Choose the Italian, English, French, Spanish, German and Dutch languages !! (in…TS-990S & search)
Link to: TS-990S Instruction Manuals IT EN DE FR etc ! insert name (Ver. 1.03)

Link to: TS-990S / TS-990D 取扱説明書 - ©B62-2388-20 JPN (JA Ver. 1.03)

TS-990S Faulty Unit !? … the front power button does show the orange LED, but after  push to turn it [ON], never get a green LED indicator on the power button….. it acts like its “booting up”, but then freezes up…. TS-990s non-responsive ! - See the short video by Jeff F. (!! 26/03/2013)

The TS-990S has the “overwhelmingly highest quality” receiver among the TS series

 !! 1973 TS-900 the all-band SSB transceiver is making history its state-of-the-art tecnology. – All major electronic circuits are wired on easily removed or installed circuit board (is costructed modularly). –  Designed for operation on SSB, CW, and FSK, the TS-900 delivers more than 150 watts PEP output! (click to enlarge!)

TS-990S & IC-7700 inside views – Kenwood 990′s a main receiver with a down-conversion 8.248 MHz 1st IF and employs a double-conversion system. The sub receiver which incorporates the TS-590S receiver architecture (see the pictures below)

Kenwood TS-990S – the RF front-end contains selectable band-pass filters (covered by the screen on the picture) – The double balanced grounded switch type 1st mixer works by the principle of reduces signal distorsion. – The five built-in 1st IF roofing filters ahead of the 1st IF stage to eliminate overloading caused by strong signals just outside the fixed bandpass filters or of the Preselector manually adjustable -
Kenwood’s Preselector [P-SEL] selecting the narrow bandwidth tunable filter attenuates the interfering signal which has 2 to 3 MHz separation from the target frequency. -
Icom IC-7700 uses a duble conversion system composed of a D-MOS FET 1st mixer and Icom’s developed image rejection mixer for the 2nd stage and fixed bandpass filters  and a Icom’s [DIGI-SE] preselector type -  ( note the large toroidal coils on the  Icom RF BPF bank)!

TS-990S Passaband Width Low/High Cutoff or Adjust the Passband Width/Shift

Kenwood: While the RX Filter screen is open, rotating the HI/SHIFT or LO/WIDTH control will change the activated LC/HC cutoff frequencies or PB Shift and Width – Press [FILTER] (F2) to select the RX Filter (A,B or C) – Press [ROOF] (F3) Roofing, the selection cycles as follows: [Auto>270>500>2.7k>6k>15k>Add(option)>Auto] - Each time you press [IF] (F4) Filter shape, the cycles as follows: Medium > Sharp > Soft > Medium (please see more on the User manual!) -
Icom IC-7800, 7700 or 7600 (only three Roofing) – (TWIN- PBT and FIL1, 2 or 3) – (Shape >Sharp>Soft) the control systems look very similar!

In the SSB, AM, or FM mode, you can modify the passband width of the DSP filter by changing the cutoff frequencies (LC: low frequency and HC: high frequency).
For use in CW or SSB-DATA mode, you can change the passband width of the DSP filter and its amount of shift from the center frequency. - You can view the progress of adjustments while the Sub-Scope appears on the Sub-screen.- (click picture to enlarge)

TS-990 異なるバンドでの二波同時受信に対応するデュアル・レシーバーの搭載に加え、フルダウンコンバージョン 構成のメイン受信部に狭帯域ルーフィングフィル ターを実装。- TS-990S  出力：200W / TS-990D 出力：50W /希望小売価格 798,000円（税抜 760,000円）…..(link)

Link to: Downalod the TS-990S - 2013年2月 - 通信機器 アマチュア無線 .pdf – (JPN)

TS-990S JVC Kenwood MARKET CODES

The market code is shown on the carton box:
E-type: Europe, K-type: The Americas • The AC power cable supplied with the product is suitable for AC 120V (K-type) or AC 220V-240V for (E-type) • Do not use a power cable other than supplied with this product.

TS-990S Directly Entering the Frequency

If your desired frequency is far from the current frequency, directly entering the numbers using the “numeric keypad” is the fastest method to enter the frequency - The maximum frequency you can enter is 59.99999 MHz for Fine Tuning, you cannot enter 60 MHz!

TS-990S “SWL mode” preview - (Il TS-990S  in sola modalità per “SWL/BCL” !)

In SWL mode, many functions are restricted, TX is inabled. – Broadcast and Meter bands that are preset in the transceiver (Lower/Upper limits) - [RX PLAY] key displays the list of the stored “audio files” etc. (source: Kenwood User Manual).
The TS-990S in SWL mode, a virtual dial pointer sliding horizontally in imitation of the “ribbon dial” of the TRIO 9R-59 (a 1960′s receiver!) appears in the TS-990S main display so that you can enjoy short wave listening in classic style! (click to picture to enlarge – wow.. grazie Kenwood!)

Ora nel Kenwood TS-990S viene utilizzato un Display TFT principale da 7” (più un Sub-display da 3,5″) così come da tempo ha fatto per prima la Icom Inc. con il suo IC-7800. Poi la Yaesu nel FTdx-5000, con meno integrazione e solo tramite un SM5000 esterno opzionale, oppure tramite un adattamento del DM-2000 e un external PC monitor (immagini più sopra - click the picture to enlarge!) – Da notare che ci sono evidenti similitudini di sviluppo e layout tra Icom e Kenwood, che però impiega nel TS-990S un dispositivo più recente e un “Touch-Sensitive mode for quick QSY re-tuning” etc. – 04.03.13 il Manuale Utente del TS-990S (EN) dal Link

Kenwood ts 990 vs Icom ic7800 by IV3YER (!! 11 March, 2013)
(IC-7800 BW: 2600 AGC slow / TS-990 BW: LC-HC 2400 AGC slow )

KENWOOD TS990 MY First Look by NoSHFT  (March, 2013)
(Boot up: the first initialization that took a…. few more seconds!)

First look video TS-990S by W6GPS (Videos That are helpful, Tnx Don!)
“Touch-Sensitive mode” a simply touch the screen for quick QSY re-tuning!

TS-990S firstlook: The reception sound quality of SSB and CW is not solely determined by audio frequency and filter delay properties and helping further refine the Kenwood tone by innovating not only the AGC control algorithm on the DSP but also the analogue AGC unit as well. – (click the picture to enlarge!) -
Triple dedicated DSP for the main-receiver, sub-receiver and Band Scope - Three 32bit floating-point arithmetic DSP (One ADSP-21369 SHARCH Processor 400MHz SIMD Core, capable of 2.4 GFLOPS peak; two ADSP-21363 SHARCH 333 MHz SIMD Core, capable of 2 GFLOPS peak)

Touch-Sensitive mode: Simply touch the Main Screen (spectrum scope) for quick QSY re-tuning ! (click the shot on the side!) You can also view internal parameter settings and memory lists etc.- (click the picture to enlarge!)
The Main Display shows basic information abaut the frequency, mode, meter, and others functions. Switch to different view modes such as waterfall and reception/trasmission equalizer views etc. (see brochure for more!)

External Monitor Display: The same operating and station information, available with the TS-990S, can be conveniently displayed by adding the after-market PC display (not supplied) –  The TS-990S transceiver, on Main Receiver, uses a down-conversion method for all amateur band reception, we have installed the newly developed Double Balanced Grounded Switch Type in the 1st mixer circuit. The newly developed VCO frequency division format is used for the 1st local oscillator of the main receiver.

JVCKENWOOD Corporation – Amateur Radio - (26 Feb., 2013)
ARCP-990(Ver.1.00), ARHP-990(Ver.1.00), ARUA-10(Ver.2.00), “TS-990S KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM Setting Manual”, and “PC CONTROL COMMAND REFERENCE FOR THE TS-990S TRANSCEIVER” will be available to download by the end of March 2013.

Link to: Download Kenwood USA Official TS-990S 16-page ADS#04513 (ENG)
Link to: Download Kenwood UE  Official TS-990S 16-page  #CA321E-E  - (ENG)
Link to: Download Kenwood JP  TS-990S/D  全16ページ #MAA-9HF1302 (JPN)

Link to: Download the latest Leaflet  by ML&S UK (NPRI_final-(2) - (ENG)
Link to: TS-990S Flaggschiff  Detailbeschreibung und technische Daten - (DE)
Link to: TS-990S Ammiraglia HF/6m Dettagli dalla Kenwood  Italia - (IT)

Der TS-990S Kenwood ist mit zwei Empfängern ausgestattet, was den gleichzeitigen Empfang auf zwei verschiedenen Bändern ermöglicht. - Sein Hauptempfänger arbeitet nach dem Down-Conversion-Prinzip und ist mit fünf schmalbandigen Roofing-Filtern ausgestattet…(Link katalog!)

Link to: TS-990S KW/6m Flaggschiff – Katalog-GER CA321E -E 16 pdf – (DE)

[Note] – Detailed specifications: please see the official JVCKenwood sources - All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

FTdx-3000D FT-950 FT-2000/D the new Firmware Upgrades – FTdx-3000 Video

Yaesu FTDX-3000D (*), FT-950, FT-2000 Transceivers: the firmware upgrades are available from the end of February 2013 (02/25/2013 YAESU USA website – before downloading, please read the Yaesu original “Important Notes”!) – See the summary informations, the links, the new Video “Probando el notch, contour, nb, ipo (amp), width, r.filters, ect.” and pictures below !

Yaesu FTdx-3000D Firmware, new update Main CPU Ver. 0111 and TFT Ver. 0106 flash programming for the Transceiver. !!! (*) Note: FTdx-3000D now update Main Ver. 0112 03/29/2013 see the new page radiocronache >link)
Before installing new firmware, please verify your current version firmware with the following procedure:
(1st) press and hold the [POWER] key to turn ON the Transceiver, (2nd) while pressing and holding the [SCOPE] key, [GEN] key. [50] key, and [ENT] key on the FTDX-3000 front panel. The versions of each firmware will be displayed on the TFT main screen.

[Note] The rig has to be started in different ways for each of these two updates to work! The Yaesu “Firmware Upgrade Manual” (PDF) has the update procedure for all of the Firmware-modules (MAIN .SFL – DSP .dat – TFT .bin – FFT .dat), and for all Trasfer-softwares (!! FSW018 – FW-DSP – TFW – FW-FFT !!) not just the two module updates we got, so save that PDF file for future use!

[Note] Improvements etc. Ver. 0111 MAIN CPU and Ver. 0106 TFT
* Correct minor bug and implement improvements
* MENU #104 SSB TX BPF now includes 3000WB
* When VFO is in LOCK during split operation, holding the TXW button will permit tuning the VFO frequency. – (*) to see also new firmware Ver.0112 (03/29/2013 link below)

L’ultima voce dovrebbe consentire ora di bloccare sì il VFO (esempio A), ma adesso si permette in modo SPLIT (tenendo premuto il tasto TXW) di sintonizzare ancora il VFO (esempio il B), … una buona cosa quando si sta cercando di ascoltare le stazioni chiamanti nel Pile-Up … ora questo sarà di aiuto all’operatore ! (*) risoluzione di ulteriori problemi con il Firmware V.0112 (29.3.13) il link e più sopra.

Link to: Yaesu USA (Main V0111 Tft V00106) Update Information ENG
Link to: Yaesu FTdx-3000D  Files – USB Driver – Manuals – Software ENG

[Note] Yaesu USA write !! This software is for use with transceivers for use in Japan only. It cannot be used with transceivers for use overseas ( !! see the Pag. 1 Important Notes, 4th par., of the FTdx-3000 Firmware Upgrade Manual .pdf edition of the 02/02/2013) (….perhaps it … a linotypist error?!)

YAESU FTdx-3000D Video by WP4 MPV Monitoriando Sur Africa el 10 de Enero del 2013 en la banda de 17m 18.150 como a las 21:30 UTC con un Deltaloop de cable. Probando el notch, contour, nb, ipo(amp), width, r.filters, ect. [Note] Para la grabacion use un telefono galaxy 3 perdonen la calidad de audio y video.

Yaesu FT-950 Firmware Update (!! There are two versiono of the EDSP software Ver.1x.xx or Ver.2x.xx !!)

FT-950 Update Software – [Note] If your radio displays EDSP version [V1x.xx] or [V2x.xx] choose the correct version EDSP software for your radio (02/21/2013 YAESU USA website – before downloading, please read the Yaesu original Information and “Important Notes”!) -

If you already have EDSP V11.54 or V20.47, and MAIN V1.18 software versions, it is not necessary to update the FT-950 again! - The software versions can be displayed on the radio:
While holding the three buttons [GEN]＋[50]＋[ENT] turn the radio on. – The software version will be displayed in the VFO-A window for 5 seconds, then the radio will start up in normal operation.

Link to: Yaesu USA FT-950  Update Software Information 2/21/2013 ENG

Yaesu FT-2000 / 2000D Update Software  EDSP Ver. 11.54 and Main CPU Ver. 0158

FT-2000′s Transceiver - If the CT-119 programming cable or 8-pin mini-DIN PGM-SW (P0091526) is not available you will need a serial cable RS-232C, DB9F to DB9F straight cable. – Please follow original instructions !

The software versions can be displayed on the radio: While holding the three buttons [GEN]＋[50]＋[ENT] turn the radio on. The software version will be displayed in the VFO-A window for 5 seconds then the radio will start up in normal operation.
[Note] image & version up is for illustration only! (02/25/2013 YAESU USA website – before downloading, please read the Yaesu original Information and “Important Notes”!)

Link to: FT-2000/D Update Software Information 2/25/2013 ENG

[Note] All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders - This page is just a non-official overview, where no one should draw any conclusions - all images and versions above is for illustration only!

TS-990S Detailed Features- Price US / EU – Download16-pag Brochure ENG/JPN

TS-990S Kenwood Transceiver - Update news: Kenwood Ltd & Kenwood USA and JVCKwd JP have released Official 16-page TS-990S Brochure! – Big PDF (EU/USA/全16ページ JPN) link below – Price US/UE - See Detailed Features by Kenwood (UK) (DE) (IT) (US) (JP) link below - FCC: ID K44412000 - See Link , pictures and Video below.

TS-990S by Universal Radio (US) List $8249,95 Your Price $7999,95
TS-990S by ML&S (UK) Price: £6600,00 inc. VAT 20%
TS-990S by Maas  (DE) Price:  €.7495,00 Inc. VAT 19%
TS-990S by RS Radiostock (ES) Precio: €. 7550,00 Inc. IVA 21%

TS-990S  всережимный трансивер ( Link to: “Бермос” Москва – “Bermos” Mosca)
Рекомендованная производителем цена для РФ: 9200,00 USD по курсу ЦБ РФ на день оплаты.

株式会社JVCケンウッドは、ケンウッドブランドより、 “最高級実戦機”HF/50MHzトランシーバー「TS-990」シリーズを2013年2月末に日本をはじめ全世界で発売します。- (see link (JP) below!) - 威 風 堂 々。 ファン待望の新フラッグシップモデル -
TS-990S new JVCKenwood Flagship Arriving End February 2013 – The Price in Japan is 798,000 Yen inc. Jp. Tax (760.000 Yen no Tax) Link below!

Da Kenwood Italia – (IT) Cenni storici sulle Radio-Ammiraglie KENWOOD:  Il debutto del TS-900 nel 1973 ha inaugurato la tradizione della classe ammiraglia dei  ricetrasmettitori HF KENWOOD per uso amatoriale, che ha prodotto il TS-930, il TS-940 ed il TS-950. Progettato per l’esigenze del mercato Amateur Radio HF, il nuovo TS-990 ora si pone l’obiettivo di diventare il prodotto TOP dei DX’ers…. (vedere il comunicato e dati con il link più sotto IT)

Der TS-990S hauptempfänger arbeitet nach dem Down-Conversion-Prin­zip und ist mit einem neuen Mischer und neuen Schmalband-Roofing-Filtern ausgestattet, sodass ein IP3 von +40 dBm erreicht wird, was einen Spitzenwert darstellt. - Erstmals besitzt ein Transceiver ein Dual-TFT-Display – mit Bandscope, NF-Scope, S-Meter und vielem mehr – dies führt zu besserer Darstellung und unbeschwertem Funkbetrieb. (Markteinf.g Ende Februar 2013)

TS-990S Main Receiver – The first mixer circuit, at the heart of the main receiver, is equipped with a new double balanced grounded switch type mixer.
In order to prevent distortion when there is a large input signal, the signal route up to the first mixer includes sophisticated circuitry with carefully selected components – such as large-core toroidal coils and relays for signal switching between bands – resulting in a third-order intercept point of +40dBm (source: JVC Kenwood brochure) – Please click the pictures diagram to enlarge!

TS-990S 200W Trasmitter – The push-pull circuit utilizes VRF150MP 50V power MOSFETs to deliver a stable output of 200W on all bands. Engineers have determined the bias and matching conditions that ensure maximum possible benefit from the characteristics of the VRF150MP.
Built-in automatic antenna tuner (ATU) is of the preset type and employs the relay approch, acclaimed for rapid operation. Cooling system capable of providing ample airflow to each unit. The TS-990 employs five independent variable-speed fans (.. IC-7700 employs Quad-fans!) are employed for the Switching Power Supply, the PA final section, and the ATU antenna tuner. (source: JVC Kenwood brochure) – Please click the pictures diagram to enlarge!
Link to: Download Kenwood USA Official TS-990S 16-page ADS#04513 (ENG)
Link to: Download Kenwood UE  Official TS-990S 16-page  #CA321E-E  - (ENG)
Link to: Download Kenwood JP Offic. TS-990S  全16ページ #MAA-9HF1302 (JPN)

Link to: Download the Kenwood TS-990S Brochure JPN in PDF 3MB - (JPN)
Link to: JVC Kenwood Products  TS-990シリーズ Japanese language - (JPN)
Link to: Download the latest Leaflet  by ML&S UK (NPRI_final-(2) - (ENG)
Link to: TS-990S Flaggschiff  Detailbeschreibung und technische Daten - (DE)
Link to: TS-990S Ammiraglia HF/6m Dettagli dalla Kenwood  Italia - (IT)

Link to: Comunicato Stampa 2013 – TS-990S il lancio a fine Febbraio 2013 - (IT)
Link to: News Press Release 2013 – TS-990S to be launched next month - (ENG)

[Note] The TS-990S is manufactured in Kenwood’s Japan Factory which has been assessed and registered as ISO 9001 compliant (Quality Control).

RS Radiostock Espagna (EU) has now updated its price (! update 30.01.2013)
TS-990S Precio:€. 6239,67 + €. 15,60 ES trsp + 21%  IVA = Total €. 7568,88
(!! “stale” Precio: €. 7500,00 + €. 15,60 + 21%  IVA = Total €. 9093,88)

Link to: RS Radiostock – Emisoras Base  web-page (ES)

TS-990S HF/50MHz Dual receiver & Dual TFT display Available Winter 2012. – Update !! New Video by JVC Kenwood (ENG version) 11/ott/2012 - On the Kenwood TS-990S one of the noteworthy planning policies is improvement of fundamental receive performances and a drastic modification to the external appearance.

TS-990S Demo Video | JVCKENWOOD (ENG Version)

 TS-990S JVC info: Down-conversion system on all receiving bands – Different bands can be received separately at once on the main and the sub – The sub-receiver uses TS-590S receiver – Three 32bit floating-point arithmetic DSP (One ADSP-21369 SHARCH Processor 400MHz SIMD Core, capable of 2.4 GFLOPS peak; two ADSP-21363 SHARCH 333 MHz SIMD Core, capable of 2 GFLOPS peak) – Separate main and sub receiver instead of traditional VFO A-B – Two TFT Display… and more!

Receiver performance is one of the key indicators that is used to evaluate a transceiver.  And, above all, the capability to protect against interference from adjacent signals close to the target signal is of the utmost importance. On the TS-990S thre RF filter systems protect the early stages of the main receiver from overload caused by strong out-of band signals (RF BPF – Pre Selector combine and five Roofing Filters after the 1st mix) – The Preselector is a variable bandpass filter that can be inserted or not after a series of fixed bandpass filters.

Main Receiver: Full down conversion (IF: 8.248MHz) – Newly-developed mixer IP3: +40dBm class – Roofing filters (270Hz/500Hz/2.7kHz/6kHz/15kHz) – Sub Receiver: Up/Down conversion (similar to TS-590 system) – Simultaneous dual receive. – Source Kenwood-electronics Co.Uk Leaflet ENG – Download here (link to ML&S Uk)

Mode: SSB/CW/FSK/PSK/AM/FM – TX power: 5-200W (AM 50W) – 2xVRF150 FET final working at 50V – Rear panel: Antenna connector x 4, RX IN/OUT connector, key jack, ACC2 connector, optical IN/OUT, keypad jack, USB connector (+ USB x 2 Front panel) display connector, LAN connector, REF I/O 10MHz, etc.

[Note] – Pricing and final detailed specifications: please see the official JVCKenwood sources - All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders

IC-9100 Up. Firmware V.E1 – QST review April 2012 and the “NPR rx Testing” by VA7OJ

IC-9100 update the Firmware Version V.E1 of April, 2012 – Checking Version on your rtx – The NPR Testing of many HF Receivers by VA7OJ, Adam (latest NPR updated in March, 2013) see link below –  QST reviews IC-9100 on April, 2012 by WW3DE, see the summary key 14MHz below - RS-BA1® remote control system … really cool stuff and Linck, Video and more.

IC-9100 Checking the Version installed – (idem for the IC-7410)

1) – Press and hold [F4] and [F5] while turning [ON] the IC-9100 – (idem for the IC-7410)
2) – Do NOT release [F4] and [F5] until you have READ the Version results (3)
3) – Results will appear at the bottom of the display

Results for latest V.E1 - F: 3.01-000 = Front (currently no updates) - M: 3.42-E00 = Main (currently no updates) - DM: 3.03 <00> = DSP Main (Previous version should read 3.02) - DS: 3.04 <00> = DSP Sub (Previous version should read 3.03) – (!! Read the Icom information)

[Note] for the IC-7410 HF/50MHz  is NOT granted any firmware, for now

The IC-9100 Firmware V.E1 has just been posted 13/3/2012. – This upgrade is applied from a PC via the rear-panel [USB B] port. – The IC-9100’s firmware can be updated if desired. By updating the firmware, new function(s) can be added and performance can be improved. – This capability ends months of speculation: “Is it or isn’t it?”  - - See the Utility Link, the QST Review, the latest NPR rx Testing (3/2013) by VA7OJ  and RS-BA1 remote control … below !

IC-9100 la Versione V.E1 del Firmware è disponibile dal 13/03/2012.

Con questo terminano le incertezze e le voci varie, sì l’IC-9100 ha il suo Firmware aggiornabile!
Come verificare la Versione del Firmware nell’IC-9100 e IC-7410: vedere comandi riportati più sopra; –  I dati identificativi dell’ultima Versione E1 rilascita da ICOM Inc. solo per l’IC-9100,  ove già installata a bordo oppure  dopo aver fatto l’aggiornamento, apparirano sulla parte bassa del Display con una serie di valori (vedere più sopra) - [Nota] Per l’IC-7410 non risultano ancora aggiornamenti ad oggi – (NB: Informarsi tramite tutte le news ufficiali di Icom!)

Il firmware del IC-9100 può essere aggiornato, se uno lo desidera, tramite un PC e via porta [USB-B] sul pannello posteriore. Con l’aggiornamento del firmware, naturalmente, possono essere aggiunte nuove funzioni e migliorate le prestazioni via, via da parte del costruttore. -
[Note]: A USB cable type A-B  is required. - Please read Icom ”Firmware update instructions” PDF

Link to: Icom Co. Jp Firmware V.E1 Official download page
Link to: Icom Co. Jp Firmware Update Manual Istructions

Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Testing of HF Receivers -© by Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ
- Using notched noise to evaluate dynamic receiver performance

Noise Power Ratio (NPR) Testing of HF Receivers – Using notched noise to evaluate dynamic receiver performance – (…. To put the impact of the NPR test into perspective, a -9 dBm Ptot level at 5.6 MHz BRF is equivalent to 1200 simultaneous SSB signals at -43 dBm each, i.e. S9 + 30 dB!) etc. etc…. by Adam Farson, VA7OJ/AB4OJ- (!! updated in March, 2013 – see the link below)

Con il Test NPR Adam, dimostra che il generatore di rumore bianco immette un segnale a banda larga che carica tutti gli stati del ricevitore, il Front-end, i Filtri e l’eventuale Preselettore, simulando la risposta alla ricezione di multi-segnali del DUT (come in realtà succede collegandovi un’antenna). – Il rumore bianco viene rimosso alla frequenza sintonizzata del ricevitore da un adatto filtro notch, inserito in serie. – A causa della distorsione dei circuiti del ricevitore (DUT imput), questa tacca (notch) tende a riempirsi con prodotti di intermodulazione, i cui effetti verranno oppurtunamente misurati in uscita (DUT output).

Link to: Download the NPR test in PDF by VA7OJ Adam (pdf ENG)

QST reviews the  IC-9100 on April, 2012 - An overview of the ICOM IC-9100 MF/HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver on the QST magazine by Rick, WW3DE  NCJ Managing Editor (ARRL).

Da: “Key Summary” – (Intercept values ..determined using -97 dBm reference)
Qui vengono riportati solo i numeri a 14 MHz, Pre OFF – RTX  IC-7410 / IC-9100

• …………………………………..Icom IC-7410……………..Icom IC-9100
• …………………………………QST October 2011.………….. QST April 2012
• Spacing 20 kHz blocking gain compression….144 dB…………….…….142 dB
• Spacing    2 kHz blocking gain compression….111 dB………….……….111 dB
• Spacing 20 kHz 3rd-order dynamic range……106 dB…………….…….108 dB
• Spacing    2 kHz 3rd-order dynamic range….….88 dB…………….………87 dB
• Spacing 20 kHz 3rd-order intercept……………+29 dBm……………….+29 dBm
• Spacing    2 kHz 3rd-order intercept……………+  5 dBm…………….….+  2 dBm

See the April, 2012 issue of QST magazine for the complete review and ARRL Lab test results.
[Note]: Area Members Only – to log-in; -
Link to: ARRL – American Radio Relay League for Amateur Radio Home-page

QST pag. 55 [Large Box] RMRD, written by Bob Allison, WB1GCM
- From this review forward, we will include RMDR in the Key Measurements Summary.
Reciprocal Mixing Testing: What Is It?
You may notice two new color bars in the “Key Measurements Summary” at the top of this review. These are for Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range (RMDR), with measurements at 20 and 2 kHz spacing. …….omissis …….. Reciprocal mixing is noise generated in a superheterodyne receiver when noise from the local oscillator (LO) mixes with strong, adjacent signals.

RS-BA1® Remote control system (QST… Now for the Really Cool Stuff )

An RS-BA1® remote control system consists of at least one PC, which is used as a Base station (Server) and at least one PC, which is used as a Remote station (Client). Both PCs have to be connected with a network and VAC. The Icom USB driver must be installed.
Link to: Watch the Video RS-BA1 setting (IC-7410) by GoospeedGoo

QST, verso la fine, tratta anche il Software RS-BA1® opzionale della ICOM, che consente di operare l’IC-9100 in remoto tramite Internet o una rete locale LAN. (Porta USB ad  un PC locale (Server),  un’altro PC remoto (Client). Uso di Porte audio virtuali (VAC), oltre ad uno specifico USB Driver da installare prima di collegare l’apparato al PC)
Per caricare il software, dovrete inserire l’ID del prodotto e la chiave di licenza dall’etichetta del CD acquistato. – Icom dopo la prima versione ha rilasciato un aggiornamento: Ver. 1.20 – 01/04/2011

Link to: Manuale PDF dal sito web di VA7OJ, Adam, www.ab4oj.com.
Link to: ICOM America  RS-BA1® Guida rapida di riferimento on-line
Link to: Icom USB Driver(Ver.1.10) –  Driver Utility and manuals.

[Note] – Detailed specifications: please see the official ICOM Inc. sources - All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders.

FTdx-3000D Leaflet: DR 106 dB, IP3 +33 dBm at 2 kHz > Sherwood Test: DR 82 dB at 2 kHz!

FTdx-3000 Test Data by Sherwood Engineering Inc. Laboratory 13 December 2012 – Rob Sherwood, NCØB has published some results for the FTDX-3000 on his Receiver Test Data – Link to: Sherwood  Receiver Test Data

Find it behind the Kenwood TS-590S because close spaced DR was “only” 82 dB and Phase Noise limited (LO Noise dBc/Hz). I wonder if Yaesu will change their advertising claims? – [Note] Rob Sherwood has an excellent laboratory, but expect certainly also QST’s test results – (The QST’s measurement process differs from the Sherwood Labs approach)!

ARRL Forum Equipment Testing and QST Test Review - Two Tone 3rd Order IMD Testing - In July of  last year WB1GCM, Bob Allison ARRL Test Engineer said:

“A third-order dynamic range test or intercept point test that is noise limited is not a valid test of a third-order phenomenon at all…. etc – Link to: Full explanation

FTDX-3000D front end: Fifteen separate band pass filters (BPF) reduces the undesired and out of band signals. In the two RF amplifier, the low NF bipolar transistor 2SC3357 is used and optimized working point.  The AMP 1 uses one RF amplifier stage, in addition the AMP2 uses two stages. The IF DSP uses the 32-bit fp, TMS320C6727B with 300 MHz clock frequency and DAC/ADC Codec CS4272 – See the new brochure ENG (Link below) – (Click to enlarge the Yaesu Block diagram)

FT DX 3000D/DM/DS 目的信号と妨害信号の周波数間隔が2kHzセパレーションという超近接の多信号特性においても、ダイナミックレンジ 106dB、IP3 +33dBmという驚異的な数値を実現 – 標準価格:  標準価格 340,200円（税込）Lik Yaesu Musen Co JP

!! Latest Broshure ENG pdf  - Link to: The FT DX 3000 Series Brochure

 List Price: $3500.00 Your Price: $2799.95  now 2699.95 (Universal Radio US market )

The Spectrum Scope has two modes: the auto mode monitors, and sweeps the band continually ! – Bandwidth of the spectrum scope may be set to any of six different spans: 20kHz, 50kHz, 100kHz, 200kHz, 500kHz, or 1MHz., and may operate in either Center or Fixed mode (like IC- 78 -77 -76-transceivers). The FTdx3000 also has an AF-FFT (Audio Frequency Fast Fourier Trasform) scope built-in (adgiusting the RX IF filter and the TX audio…) - Spectrum Scope Memory: 
The Spectrum Scope screen can be stored or recalled with one touch. Simultaneously the time information is recorded in the memory, so that the difference in activity may be reviewed and compared !

In the FTdx-3000D “Down Conversion” receiver construction is used. The  first IF frequency is 9 MHz. This makes possible narrow bandwidth crystal roofing filters (300 Hz ( optional), 600 Hz or 3 kHz) with a sharp shape factor that creates amazing multi-signal receiving performance.
The narrow bandwidth crystal roofing filter enhances the receiver multi-signal characteristics. (source broshure Yaesu USA)

FTdx-3000: Settings MENU scrolling on display and set values! an innovative approach (now… like Icom inc.) – The FTDX3000 was approved by the  F.C.C.  ID K6620461X50.  Link to: YEASU USA website

[Note] All marks are property of their respective owners. – Specifications are subject to change without notice!

K3 the 700 Hz 8-Pole Roofing Filter INRAD – KAT500 Auto-Tuner – K3-Remote & K3/0

Elecraft ® K3 Transceiver: new Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole Roofing Filter by INRAD a useful CW/DATA filter bandwidth (…500 Hz Olivia modes etc!) and helpful for non-pileup DX work – New KAT500 Auto-Tuner that can be used with both the K3 – KPA500 and all other HF – The K3-Remote & K3/Ø ! – See the news and link below !

unpcbs™  (trademarks of Ken Kaplan and Gary Hvizdak) writing this:  6 November 2012 – In­stead of re­quir­ing 20 pre­or­ders (as we had orig­i­nal­ly ad­ver­tised), we have de­cid­ed to com­mis­sion the third batch of 700 Hz Elecraft® K3 filters when we reach 14 pre­or­ders.
At the cur­rent av­er­age month­ly pre­or­der rate, that should hap­pen with­in a few weeks at most and pos­si­bly with­in a few days.. etc.
Read more news, Term of Sale, Frequently Asked Questions and App Notes by link

Link to official web-page unpcbs™ 700 Hz Elecraft® K3 filters

KAT500 Auto-Tuner & Smart Antenna Switch - (Source Elecraft ® website)
The new KAT500 uses the same topology and performance tuning algorithms as the 100W autotuner in the K3. Typical matching range at 500 W is up to 10:1 on most bands.

Frequency Typical Matching Range and Power Limit:
1.8 — 2MHz 600W into 10 to 500 Ohms (5:1 Low Impedance, 10:1 High Impedance SWR) / 3 — 30 MHz 600W into 5 to 500 Ohms (10:1 SWR) / 1000W into 16 to 150 Ohms (3:1 SWR ) / 1000W into 16 to 150 Ohms (3:1 SWR ) and  30 — 60MHz 500W into 5:1 SWR (10 to 250 Ohms)
The KAT500 measures transmit frequency to automatically select tuning memories and antennas – The KAT500 can tune with 10 W but we recommend 20 W to 100 W for best tuning accuracy – The KAT500 has a front panel SWR display and three selectable antenna outputs.  -
Link to: Elecraft ® KAT500 official web-page
Link to: Elecraft ® KAT500 Owner’s Manual

Elecraft ® K3-Remote (including K3/Ø Remote control Head !) - This may include: 

-  Two RemoteRig RRC-1258MkII (picture below) units that provide the interface to the internet; one for the remote location and one for the local (control) location
- RRMTCBL cable set to connect the remote RRC-1258 unit to the remote K3.
- K3/0 Remote control Head.
- RRK0CBL cable set to connect a local K3/0 as the controller.
- RRK3CBL cable set to connect a local K3 as the controller.

When paired with the RemoteRig internet control system (also sold by Elecraft®) this K3 Remote system can connect your local K3 or K3/Ø to a remote K3 over the internet, including transmit and receive audio, without the need or complexity of setting up computers on each end. The K3 Remote system provides a real radio feel with immediate control feedback and very fast response times
The K3/Ø, or a regular a K3 in ‘terminal mode’, provides a unique real time remote control experience for operating a K3 located in the next room, or across the country. – [Note] The latest K3 firmware supports a compact remote control serial protocol – (Source Elecraft ® website)

Link to:  Elecraft ® K3-Remote K3 – more news and informations
Link to: RemoteRig K3-Twin Power Modification (Old RRC boards)
Link to: Official RemoteRig Website

[Note] All specifications are subject to change without notice – All trademarks belong to their respective holders -  These events and news are reported for information only!

TS-590S Ver.1.07 – TechNote – HOWTOs byG3NRW – In-Dep manual – PW Review

The TS-590S can be hooked up to a PC with a type AB USB2 cable, enabling PC control of the transceiver (ARCP-590 or HRD software etc.) plus TX/RX audio connectivity –  See the TS-590S TechNote and HOWTOs, watch Video EQ profile ARCP-590 – Update Firmware V.1.07 and  links below – Download the PW Magazine Reviev in March 2011 – - The ARUA-10 software to control via USB port - See link, video and info below

TS-590S:  TechNote SSB Audio Handling and HOWTO SSB Audio Setup by G3NRW’s

Receive audio from the Kenwood TS-590 and audio output from the computer now are routed via type AB USB2 cable direct to the the USB input jack - G3NRW, Ian Wade has posted other documents on the “TS-590S Resources Page”:

1) “TS-590S TechNote SSB Audio Handling” (20 October 2012 V.1.1) - A summarizes the many features built into the Kenwood TS-590S for handling SSB audio. Includes full details for setting the audio equalizers and cut-off filters, together with configuring TX keying (by VOX, PTT and external CAT commands)…… and more!

2) “TS-590S HOWTO SSB Audio Setup” (26 October 2012 V.1.0) - A step-by-step guide to setting up really effective TX audio on the TS-590S. Includes information on: Factors that affect the audio · Menu A/Menu B organization · TX equalizers · Low/High Cut filters · ALC and speech processing · Includes large diagrams…… and more!

Link to: Download the G3NRW TechNote Audio Handling .PDF (direct link)
Link to TS-590S Resources Page -SSB Audio Setup (clik HOWTO’s then #20)

[Note] Kenwood ARCP-590 itself functions well although the program’s GUI is not nearly as well conceived as HRD Ham Radio Deluxe!
[Note by G3RNW]….. The TS-590S is a complex transceiver, and with a few moments of random menu fiddling you can easily transform the transmitted audio from superb to terrible !!

VIDEO: TS-590S Kenwood EQ Profile Edtor with ARCP-590- W1AEX (05 Nov., 2012)

TS-590S USB/COM Ports and ARUA-10 – The USB/COM Ports Thanks to the addition of a USB port, the TS-590S can be hooked up to a PC with a USB cable, enabling PC control of the transceiver plus transmit/receive audio connectivity. - The ARUA-10 software to control the USB audio system line of the PC can be downloaded from the Kenwood web-site. (ARUA-10 – ARCP-590 – ARHP-590 Internet Host  Official Data and Istructions * see Link below)
[Note] To connect your TS-590S  to a PC via its USB port, install the Silicon Laboratories Inc. virtual COM port driver in the PC first.

Link to: Kenwood TS-590S Page – Scroll down – Download Istruction

TS-590S Firmware has been updated to Version 1.07.  - JVC Kenwood  latest update: September 14, 2012 – See the link below for Official Firmware update information, Virtual COM port drive, Applicable models/units, Update feature/Revises symptoms;  watch the circuit description, block-diagram and In-Depth Manual below.

!!  To discover the installed version, turn the radio [OFF], hold in the [M.IN] key, then turn the radio [ON] again: the version number will appear on the display – [Note] The latest version includes all previous updates – You can update the TS-590S firmware by connecting the TS-590S to the PC by using a USB cable or an RS-232C cable. (Click picture to enlarge) -
A virtual COM port driver needs to be installed onto the PC to use the firmware updating program with a USB cable. [Note] !! Do not connect the transceiver to a PC using a USB cable before installing the virtual COM driver!

Link to: TS-590S / TH-D72A/E – Virtual COM Port Driver – Installing Guide ENG
Link to: TS-590S Kenwood Firmware updating program – Download and info page

TS-590S Circuit description and internal views: From the preamplifier (Q236) to the second IF frequency (10.695MHz/11.374MHz) (see the block diagram picture)
On 15, 20, 40, 80 or 160 meters, the Kenwood TS-590S employs down conversion for the first IF (11.374 MHz when receiving in CW/FSK/SSB modes down conversion is selected automatically) - The signal from the preamplifier (Q236) is spread into 2 paths: [RX-1] and [RX-2], depending on the frequency band and mode (down conversion [RX-1] is selected automatically).

 The [RX-1] path signal passes through the LPF for IF trap, is integrated with LO1 (12.495 to 32.195MHz) in the quadbalance 1st mixer (Q263 to Q266), and is then converted to the 1st IF (11.374MHz). The 1st IF signal passes through the 2-pole MCF (XF301 passband width is 6kHz) and enters the Roofing filter unit and second IF amplifier.

 The [RX-2] path signal passes through the LPF for IF trap, is integrated with LO1 (73.120 to 133.095MHz) in the quadbalance 1st mixer (Q321 to Q324), and is then converted to the 1st IF (73.095MHz). The 1st IF signal passes through the 2-pole MCF (XF371 passband width is 15kHz). The amplified signal is mixed with LO2 (62.4MHz) in the second mixer (D422, D423), converted to the second IF (10.695MHz), and then enters the Roofing filter unit and second IF amplifier.

Link to: PW Wireless Magazine TS-590S Review – March 2011 (ENG) (link)
Link to: Download the TS-590 In-Depth Manual (ENG) pdf -  link (5.34Mb)
Link to: PuTTY (SSH) – Fine tool for sending/receiving CAT commands

[Note] Please read the official instructions for use are needed special technical knowledge by the user of the radio and computer. – RadioCronache bears absolutely no responsibility for damages arising thereof.
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