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VE7GMX

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Kenwood 590SG Question
« on: November 29, 2020, 07:27:00 AM »

You guys who own 590SG's , will they do 4 kHz audio on TX ? 


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K6AER

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Re: Kenwood 590SG Question
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2020, 08:21:42 AM »

You guys who own 590SG's , will they do 4 kHz audio on TX ? 


TIA

Kenwood TS-590 stated bandwidth is:

1. 10 to 3000 hz TX voice bandwidth
2. 10 to 3000 hz TX DATA bandwidth
3. 00 to 2210 hz RX voice bandwidth
4. 50 to 2210 hz RX DATA bandwidth

Anything over that is wasted bandwidth for most receivers cannot pass a wider bandwidth. The TS-590 is not a TS-2000 that could transmit up to 5000 Hz bandwidth.

If you look at most waterfall signals the majority of the transmit audio power is under 1000 Hz.

Why do you need 4000 Hz bandwidth?
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VE7GMX

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Re: Kenwood 590SG Question
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2020, 12:05:03 PM »

I know what's 'stated' , but there are other options with the ARC software ? Once you gain access to their EQ via the Kenwood software , whats possible ? .  I need 5 K audio like the Voodoo guys need it  :D
My buddies new FTdx-3000 , press 2 buttons and spark it up and wow , new menu item and there's your 4K for that rig . Just curious if Kenwood's doing similar . His FT on 4K sounds wonderful btw .

Thanks for the input



You guys who own 590SG's , will they do 4 kHz audio on TX ? 


TIA

Kenwood TS-590 stated bandwidth is:

1. 10 to 3000 hz TX voice bandwidth
2. 10 to 3000 hz TX DATA bandwidth
3. 00 to 2210 hz RX voice bandwidth
4. 50 to 2210 hz RX DATA bandwidth

Anything over that is wasted bandwidth for most receivers cannot pass a wider bandwidth. The TS-590 is not a TS-2000 that could transmit up to 5000 Hz bandwidth.

If you look at most waterfall signals the majority of the transmit audio power is under 1000 Hz.

Why do you need 4000 Hz bandwidth?
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KF6QEX

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Re: Kenwood 590SG Question
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2020, 01:35:39 PM »

4000 KHz? Sounds like a Yaesu limitation.

Take a look at page 38 and 68
https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/pdf/TS-590SG_IDM.pdf
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8.3.6
Audio Equalizer
In ARCP-590G, the setting of the audio filter can be configured with a graphic equalizer-type interface.   ARCP-590G has 18 bands from 0 Hz through 5,100 kHz
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KF6QEX

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Re: Kenwood 590SG Question
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2020, 01:46:05 PM »

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Why do you need 4000 Hz bandwidth?
It's the first step to start transforming the shack to what might get confused for a recording studio booth. :)

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VE7GMX

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Re: Kenwood 590SG Question
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2020, 03:21:18 PM »

I saw that , but did you notice that's the EQ for RX and not for TX ?  I doubt very much its giving you the 5100 kHz option for TX , or is it ? 



4000 KHz? Sounds like a Yaesu limitation.

Take a look at page 38 and 68
https://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/pdf/TS-590SG_IDM.pdf
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8.3.6
Audio Equalizer
In ARCP-590G, the setting of the audio filter can be configured with a graphic equalizer-type interface.   ARCP-590G has 18 bands from 0 Hz through 5,100 kHz
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K3TS

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Re: Kenwood 590SG Question
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2020, 06:17:19 PM »

My TS-590sg sounds great with 3 kHz of bandwidth, as do most Kenwood transceivers.  There is simply no need to waste any more bandwidth trying to make it sound better. Just set up the built in EQ for your favorite microphone, and enjoy!
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Re: Kenwood 590SG Question
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2020, 02:51:38 PM »

OMG I did this with a Yaesu 1200 opened it up to 4K.  On top of that I thought a PR 40 was worth 340.00.  I was wrong.  Narrow it down to 2.8 and get a cheap mic that works.  This is communication audio not broadcast audio.  Don't try to be Howard Stern.   
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