Kenwood TS-2000 Instruction Manual

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328 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONSFM REPEATER OPERATIONWhen using FM mode, you may access a repeater toenjoy long distance communications. Repeaters,which are often installed and maintained by radioclubs, are usually located on mountain tops or otherelevated locations. Generally they operate at higherERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typicalstation. This combination of elevation and high ERPallows communications in FM over much greaterdistances than FM communications without usingrepeaters.Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequencypair with an offset. In addition, some repeaters mustreceive a tone from the transceiver before it allowsaccess. Repeaters are available on the 29, 50, 144,430 (440) MHz, and 1.2 GHz bands (TS-2000/TS-B2000 Optional). For further information,including repeater frequencies, consult your localrepeater reference.This transceiver provides the following three methodsfor programming two separate frequencies:• Using the Split-Frequency function {page 31}• Programming an offset (29, 50, 144, 430 (440) MHzand 1.2 GHz bands)• Storing in a Split-Frequency channel {page 59}Note:uWhen programming two separate frequencies using two VFOs,be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs.uWhen operating through a repeater, over deviation caused byspeaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your signal to“talk-off” (break up) through the repeater.PROGRAMMING AN OFFSETWhen using the 29, 50, 144, 430 (440) MHz or 1.2 GHzband (TS-2000/ TS-B2000 Optional), selecting a singlefrequency and an offset is another method forprogramming two separate frequencies. Unlike theSplit-Frequency function, this method requires only asingle VFO.Note: If you store offset settings in a memory channel, you need notreprogram each time. Refer to “MEMORY FEATURES” {page 58}.n Selecting an Offset Direction1 Select a receive frequency.2 Press [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET] to switch the offsetdirection.• Select whether the transmit frequency willbe higher (+) or lower (–) than the receivefrequency.• “+” or “–” appears to indicate which offsetdirection is selected.• To program the –7.6 MHz (430 MHz) or–6.0 MHz (1.2 GHz) offset on all E-types,repeatedly press [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET] until“=” appears.If the offset transmit frequency falls outside theallowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use oneof the following methods to bring the transmitfrequency within the band limits:• Move the receive frequency further inside theband.• Change the offset direction.Note:uYou can only change the offset direction while in FM mode.uWhile using an odd-split memory channel for transmitting,you cannot change the offset direction.n Selecting an Offset FrequencyTo access a repeater which requires an odd-splitfrequency pair, change the offset frequency fromthe default which is used by most repeaters. Thedefault offset frequencies are as follows.dnaB epyt-K sepyt-EllAzHM441 ± zHk006zHM)044(034 ± zHM0.5 ± zHM6.1zHM6.7–zHG2.1 ± zHM0.21 ± zHM0.53zHM0.6–As for the 29 and 50 MHz bands, the default offsetis set to 0 MHz (Simplex). Program the desiredoffset frequency for these bands.1 Press [FUNC], [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET].2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select theappropriate offset frequency.• The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to59.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz.3 Press [FUNC], [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET] again tocomplete the setting.All E-types only: If you have selected “ =” for the offsetdirection, you cannot change the default (–7.6 MHz or –6.0 MHz).29.520 MHz88.5 Hz29.520 MHz88.5 Hz29.620 MHz29.620 MHz