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Updated 8 November 2016
Although most of the HOWTOs listed below were written originally for the TS-590S, they should also be applicable to the TS-590SG with the necessary change(s) in Menu numbers, according to this conversion table:
For example, TS-590SG Menu #59 is (broadly) equivalent to TS-590S Menu #53. For more details of the options supported by each menu, see TS-590SG Whitepaper: Software Incompatibilities with the TS-590S.
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| 1 | HOWTO set up the Kenwood TS-590S for Digital Data and Digital Voice Operation | 1.8 | 2-Dec-2012 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | Basic setup for digital operation with packages such as fldigi, etc, and digital voice operation using FDMDV. Minor update |
| 2 | HOWTO connect the Kenwood TS-590S to the SDR-IQ Software Defined Receiver | 1 | 2-Sep-2011 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | Full hardware details of the cabling between the two units, including the use of an Elad antenna changeover switchbox. Plus full information on how to configure the HB9DRV SDR‑Radio software |
| 3 | HOWTO monitor TS-590S CAT commands | 1.2 | 4-Dec-2012 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | Step-by-step instructions on configuring and using the HHD Serial Monitor utility, with supporting information on PuTTY, USBDeview and Portmon. Useful for monitoring and debugging CAT commands and responses. |
| 4 | TS-590S XML To fetch the latest version of the XML file, click on the link above to display the file in your browser. Then use the browser "Save File As" function to save the file (for example, as TS590S.XML). Do not copy/paste the text from the window into a file | 24-Dec-2015 | Dave H Freese, Jr, W1HKJ | The TS-590S RigCAT file for fldigi. | |
| 5 | N1MM Logger Setup Select file “KenwoodTS-590SCodec 2011-04-02.pdf” | 2-Apr-2011 | John J Eigenbrode, K4SKB, and John K Bednar, K3CT | Step-by-step instructions on setting up the N1MM Logger to communicate with the TS-590S using a native USB connection (rather than a USB-to-serial adapter) | |
| 6 | HOWTO configure the TS-590S for Digital Voice Keying (DVK) | 8-Oct-2011 | Rin Fukuda, JG1VGX | Get ready for serious contesting! | |
| 7 | KG9OM HOWTOs | Various | Don Snodgrass, KG9OM | A useful collection of HOWTOs, including: · General setup – the basic menu settings. · Setup for remote operations – configure the TS-590S for iPad-controlled remote operation and for ARUA-10 operation |
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| 8 | TS-590S HOWTO: Digital QuickStart | 1.4 | 2-Nov-2012 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | Guidance on getting started with several well-known digital packages. Added details of setup for MixW CAT control and an introduction to digital modes by Scott Traurig, WU2O |
| 9 | TS-590S HOWTO: Remote Operation | 1 | 7-May-2012 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | Full details on setting up the TS-590S for remote operation over the internet. Uses Skype and TeamViewer. Includes the capability to send monitored sidetone audio along the same path as the RX audio |
| 10 | TS-590S HOWTO: SSTV QuickStart | 1 | 5-Jun-2012 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | How to configure MMSSTV for slow scan TV on the TS‑590S. Full details of software settings and radio menu settings. Examples of removal of noise from pictures |
| 11 | Adding a Pan-adapter to the Kenwood TS-590S | 15-Sep-2012 | Jack Bryant, KE4ID | How to use a SoftRock with HDSDR software to function as a panadapter with the TS-590S | |
| 12 | TS-590S HOWTO: Firmware Q & A | 1.1 | 2-Oct-2012 | Ian Wade, G3NRW and Dick Kriss, AA5VU | The basic steps in updating the TS-590S firmware, for both Windows PCs and Macs |
| 13 | Kenwood TS-590S RX OUT adapter cable | 5-Oct-2012 | Jack Bryant, KE4ID | Describes how to make a simple “Receiver Out” adapter cable for the TS-590S, so a second receiver (for example, an SDR such as the SoftRock Ensemble II Receiver) can be connected and used as a panadapter | |
| 14 | N1MM Macros for TS-590 | Rev 1 | Bjorn Mohr, SM0MDG | Settings to make N1MM and the Kenwood TS-590 work better together. Includes settings for: Wide/Narrow buttons filters in band map. Play VGS-1 Voice Keyer memories from F-Keys Clear RIT after every contact |
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| 15 | Overcoming the confusing instructions for the VGS-1 voice recorder Select file: “Overcoming the confusing instructions for using the VGS-1.pdf” | Gary McDuffie, AG0N | A supplement to the TS-590S Instruction Manual, clarifying how to use the VGS-1 | ||
| 16 | TS-590S HOWTO: SSB Audio Setup | 1 | 26-Oct-2012 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | Step-by-step guide to setting up really effective TX audio on the TS-590S. Detailed setup procedures for unprocessed and processed audio |
| 17 | Using an Electret Condenser Microphone with the TS-590S | Rob Connelly, W1AEX | Are you hearing distortion when you transmit with your electret mic? It could be that you need to add a few components to clean it up Details about halfway down this page |
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| 18 | Using a GE Stereo headset with the TS-590S | 15-Jul-2012 | Jerry Haigwood, W5JH | Based on the design by Rob Connelly, W1AEX (HOWTO #21 above), but also including PTT switching. Detailed photos showing the construction of a headset adapter for the GE Stereo headset from Walmart (item 38974) | |
| 19 | Kenwood TS-590 TX Modification | Roar Dehli, LA4AMA | Full details on how to open up the TS-590S to transmit on the 60m band (5.250-5.450 MHz), and also to transmit across the whole HF range (1.705-30.000 MHz). Complete with detailed close-up photos | ||
| 20 | TS-590S HOWTO: AUTO Mode | 1 | 22-Jul-2013 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | Explains how to use the TS-590S AUTO Mode, with particular emphasis on how AUTO Mode can help keep SSB transmissions (voice or data) in band on 60m. Includes specific AUTO definitions for the 11-segment UK 60m band |
| 21 | How to Integrate the Kenwood TS-590S with AFEDRI – NET SDR & CW Skimmer | 9-Sep-2013 | Bob Alexander, GM0DEQ | Detailed hardware and software instructions for fully integrating a TS-590S with CW Skimmer, Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) logging and AFEDRI – NET SDR, plus other clever pieces of software |
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| 22 | TS-590 audio handling via USB | 19-Sep-2013 | Don Snodgrass, KG9OM | Describes a suggested scheme for voice processing and routing transmit and receive audio via USB for use on the phone bands. Includes details of some interesting audio processing packages (Breakaway Live Audio Processor, Ableton Live, LiveProfessor, Sonos) | |
| 23 | Kenwood TS-590 remote control with a Google Android tablet | 16-Mar-2014 | Alan, G0TLK | A step-by-step checklist for using an Android tablet to control a TS-590 through a wireless network. Includes details of Skype and TeamViewer configuration | |
| 24 | How To Key Your Amplifiers with the TS-590S/TS-590SG or TS-990S | 19-Dec-2014 | Rin Fukuda, JG1VGX | A detailed and very clear explanation of how to key your amplifier. Illustrated by clear diagrams and photos | |
| 25 | TS-590SG Audio Setup | Mar-2015 | Joel Huntley, WA1ZYX | TS-590SG USB settings for: · N1MM+ · CW/WinKey interface · FSK interface and DVK interface · MMTTY · Logger32 · CW Machine · DVK · FSK · microKEYER router settings for PTT's FSK |
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| 26 | Clean digital signals tutorial | 8-May-2014 | Nige, G7CNF | Includes details of how to set up the Windows Volume Mixer gain levels correctly and how to make sure the signal sampling rates are correct. Although prepared for an SDR transceiver, the principles in this tutorial apply equally to the TS-590. A must-view for everyone transmitting digital signals | |
| 27 | Getting Started on RTTY | Don A Hill, AA5AU | A tutorial on how to get started operating RTTY using MMTTY as the primary program to begin your RTTY operations | ||
| 28 | HOWTO set up FreeDV with the Kenwood TS590 | 16-Jul-2017 | Lou Blasco, VK3ALB | This brief HOWTO explains how you can setup FreeDV to work with your Kenwood TS590 using the USB cable and the embedded hamlib software to control PTT |
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| 29 | TS 590SG Panadapter with the SDRplay RSP | SDRplay Ltd (?) | A YouTube video explaining how to connect an SDRplay RSP SDR receiver as a panadapter for the TS-590SG. (Note: this makes use of the dual functionality of the DRV port on the TS-590SG. It will not work with the TS-590S) | ||
| 30 | HOWTO Install Windows 10 Device Drivers | 1.1 | 28-Oct-2017 | Ian Wade, G3NRW | A step-by-step guide to installing specific versions of Windows drivers. Useful where Windows has selected the wrong version |
| 31 | *** NEW *** TS-590SG/TS-590S Fan Booster | 1.14 | 8-Nov-2017 | Lou Blasco, VK3ALB | This document describes a booster circuit to fit inside the TS-590 which makes sure the cooling fans start reliably when low speed is selected. It explains how I tackled the problem and how I modified my own radio |