Kenwood TS-2000 Instruction Manual

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28BASIC COMMUNICATIONSSSB TRANSMISSIONSSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HFAmateur bands. Compared with other voice modes,SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth forcommunications. SSB also allows long distancecommunications with minimum transmit power.If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”,beginning on page 18, for details on how to receive.1 Select an operating frequency.2 Press [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] to select either lower orupper sideband mode.• “LSB” or “USB” appears to show whichsideband is selected.3 Press [MIC/ CAR] to activate the MicrophoneGain Adjust.• The current gain level appears.4 Press [SEND], or press and hold Mic [PTT].• The MAIN band LED lights red.• Refer to “VOX” {page 39} for information onautomatic TX/RX switching.5 Speak into the microphone and adjust theMULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reflectsyour voice level but does not exceed the ALC limit.• Speak in your normal tone and level of voice.Speaking too close to the microphone or tooloudly may increase distortion and reduceintelligibility at the receiving end.• You may want to use the Speech Processor.Refer to “SPEECH PROCESSOR” {page 40}for details.6 Press [SEND] or release Mic [PTT] to return toreceive mode.• The MAIN band LED lights green or turns off,depending on the MAIN SQL setting.7 Press [MIC/ CAR] to quit the Microphone GainAdjust.Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS”, beginning onpage 37, for information on additional usefuloperation functions.FM TRANSMISSIONFM is a common mode for communicating on VHF orUHF frequencies. Many amateur radio operators usetheir portable radios and mobile transceivers in FMmode. You can also utilize repeaters to reach yourfriends when they are outside your antennacoverage. Although FM requires a wider bandwidthwhen compared to SSB or AM mode, it has the finestaudio quality among these modes. When combinedwith the full-quieting aspect of FM signals, whichsuppress background noise on the frequency, FM canbe the best method for maintaining regular scheduleswith your local friends.If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”,beginning on page 18, for details on how to receive.1 Select an operating frequency.2 Press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select FM mode.• “FM” appears.3 Press [SEND], or press and hold Mic [PTT].• The MAIN band LED lights red.• Refer to “VOX” {page 39} for information onautomatic TX/RX switching.4 Speak into the microphone in your normal toneand level of voice.• Speaking too close to the microphone or tooloudly may increase distortion and reduceintelligibility at the receiving end.• You can switch the Microphone Gain for FMbetween “LOW”, “MID”, and “HIGH” by usingMenu No. 41. “LOW” is usually appropriate;however, select high if other stations report thatyour modulation is weak. The MULTI/ CHcontrol has no effect in FM mode.5 Press [SEND] or release Mic [PTT] to return toreceive mode.• The MAIN band LED lights green or turns off,depending on the MAIN SQL setting.Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS”, beginning onpage 37, for additional information on usefuloperation functions.