Kenwood TS-2000 Instruction Manual

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8815 OPERATOR CONVENIENCESThese keys and controls are available on theCommander to control the Transporter.Note:uWhen the synconize operation is incomplete, the main displayof the Commander may disappear. In this case, press [SUB] tore-syncronze.uYou cannot recall memory channels 100 to 299 using [ENT]and the numeric keys. To recall memory channels 100 ~ 299,use [+] or [–].uYou can recall only the memory channels that have HF/ 50 MHzfrequencies.uDo not use VHF/ UHF frequencies that are suffering from theharmonics of HF/ 50 MHz transmissions.uThe frequency control operations, such as the MAIN control andRIT/ XIT control, are much slower than using direct controls,because each control command (in steps of 10 Hz) is sent aspacket data.uWhen you change the frequency continuously, using the MAINcontrol or the MULTI/ CH control, the last entry of theCommander frequency is reflected on the HF/ 50 MHztransceiver.uSince Sky Command II+ requires 2 VHF/ UHF frequencies,check the operating frequencies carefully to avoid interferencewith other parties.uWhen the transceiver exits the Sky Command II+ operation, theinternal TNC retains the data transfer speed in Menu No. 47. If adifferent data transfer speed is required for packet operation,reconfigure it to the desired value.USING A SEPARATE TRANSPORTERIf you have more than 2 TH-D7A and/or TM-D700Atransceivers, you can use one of the transceivers asa “Transporter”. This transceiver is connected to theTS-2000(X) via the RS-232C port, EXT SP jack, andMic connector of the base station and the otherTH-D7A or TM-D700A transceiver works as a“Commander”. With this configuration, you can turnthe TS-2000(X) ON and OFF using the“Commander”. Refer to the instruction manual of theTH-D7A or TM-D700A for interfacing the transceiverto the TS-2000(X) transceiver.TS-2000 + TH-D7A/ TM-D700A (Transporter) Setup:1 Configure the TH-D7A or TM-D700A as a“Transporter” and connect all the necessarycables to the TS-2000.2 Select a frequency (HF/ 50 MHz band) on themain transceiver of the TS-2000.3 On the TS-2000 Press [MENU], then turn theMULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62E.4 Select a “CLIENT”.5 Press [MENU] to complete.6 Start the Transporter mode on the TH-D7A orTM-D700A.TH-D7A/ TM-D700A (Commander) Setup:Configure the TH-D7A or TM-D700A as a“Commander”. Refer to the SKY COMMAND IIchapter in the instruction manual to set up thetransceiver as a “Commander”.You can use a “Commander” as described onpages 84 and 86.REPEATER FUNCTION (K-type ONLY)This transceiver is capable of receiving signals onone band and retransmitting them on another band.For example, a signal received on the sub-receiver isretransmitted on the main transceiver. Similarly, asignal received on the main transceiver can beretransmitted on the sub-receiver’s frequency.You can use any available frequency on the maintransceiver or sub-receiver to receive and transmit.However, you cannot retransmit the received signalsthat are outside the available transmissionfrequencies. Additionally, you must use a differentantenna for transmitting and receiving. For example,if you receive a VHF signal on the sub-receiver, youcan retransmit it using UHF on the main transceiver.You cannot retransmit the signal using VHF of themain transceiver.Note: For the repeater function to operate, the squelch levels of themain transceiver and sub-receiver must be adjusted so that nobackground noise can be heard.LOCKED-BAND REPEATERThe transceiver always uses the same band toreceive, and retransmits the received signals on theother band.1 Select a desired receive frequency on the sub-receiver.2 Press [MAIN] and select a desired transmitfrequency on the main transceiver.3 Adjust the squelch threshold level so that bothreceivers mute.4 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control toaccess Menu No. 61A.5 Select LOCKED, using [+].• “LOCK A” appears.Note: You can also reverse the receive and transmit bands, so thatyou receive on the main transceiver and transmit on the sub-receiver’s frequency.CROSS-BAND REPEATERThe cross-band repeater is unlike the lock-bandrepeater in that both bands can be used to receivesignals. When a signal is received on one band, it isretransmitted on the other band. To activate thecross-band repeater, select CROSS in Menu No. 61Ain step 5.Note:uThe Repeater function has its own Time-out Timer which is set at3 minutes. This value cannot be changed.uAfter activating the Repeater function, you cannot access MenuNos. other than 61A and 61B.HANG TIME FOR REPEATER FUNCTIONIf necessary, you can cause this transceiver to remainin the transmit mode for 500 ms after signals drop.Access Menu No. 61B (Repeater TX Hold) and select“ON”.