Kenwood TS-2000 - Manual (Page 96)

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15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
These keys and controls are available on the
Commander to control the Transporter.
Note:
◆ When the synconize operation is incomplete, the main display
of the Commander may disappear. In this case, press [SUB] to
re-syncronze.
◆ You cannot recall memory channels 100 to 299 using [ENT]
and the numeric keys.
To recall memory channels 100 ~ 299,
use [+]/ [–].
◆ You can recall only the memory channels that have HF/ 50 MHz
frequencies.
◆ Do not use VHF/ UHF frequencies that are suffering from the
harmonics of HF/ 50 MHz transmissions.
◆ The frequency control operations, such as the Tuning control
and RIT/ XIT control, are much slower than using direct controls,
because each control command (in steps of 10 Hz) is sent as
packet data.
◆ When you change the frequency continuously, using the Tuning
control or the MULTI/ CH control, the last entry of the
Commander frequency is reflected on the HF/ 50 MHz
transceiver.
◆ Since Sky Command II+ requires 2 VHF/ UHF frequencies,
check the operating frequencies carefully to avoid interference
with other parties.
◆ When the transceiver exits the Sky Command II+ operation, the
internal TNC retains the data transfer speed in Menu No. 47. If a
different data transfer speed is required for packet operation,
reconfigure it to the desired value.
USING A SEPARATE TRANSPORTER
If you have more than 2 TH-D7A and/or TM-D700A
transceivers, you can use one of the transceivers as
a “Transporter”. This transceiver is connected to the
TS-2000(X) via the RS-232C port, EXT SP jack, and
Mic connector of the base station and the other
TH-D7A or TM-D700A transceiver works as a
“Commander”. With this configuration, you can turn
the TS-2000(X) ON and OFF using the
“Commander”. Refer to the instruction manual of the
TH-D7A or TM-D700A for interfacing the transceiver
to 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 necessary
cables to the TS-2000.
2 Select a frequency (HF/ 50 MHz band) on the
main transceiver of the TS-2000.
3 On the TS-2000 Press [MENU], then turn the
MULTI/ 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 or
TM-D700A.
TH-D7A/ TM-D700A (Commander) Setup:
Configure the TH-D7A or TM-D700A as a
“Commander”. Refer to the SKY COMMAND II
chapter in the instruction manual to set up the
transceiver as a “Commander”.
You can use a “Commander” as described on
pages 84 and 86.
REPEATER FUNCTION (K-type ONLY)
This transceiver is capable of receiving signals on
one band and retransmitting them on another band.
For example, a signal received on the sub-receiver is
retransmitted on the main transceiver. Similarly, a
signal received on the main transceiver can be
retransmitted on the sub-receiver’s frequency.
You can use any available frequency on the main
transceiver or sub-receiver to receive and transmit.
However, you cannot retransmit the received signals
that are outside the available transmission
frequencies. Additionally, you must use a different
antenna for transmitting and receiving. For example,
if you receive a VHF signal on the sub-receiver, you
can retransmit it using UHF on the main transceiver.
You cannot retransmit the signal using VHF of the
main transceiver.
Note: For the repeater function to operate, the squelch levels of the
main transceiver and sub-receiver must be adjusted so that no
background noise can be heard.
LOCKED-BAND REPEATER
The transceiver always uses the same band to
receive, and retransmits the received signals on the
other band.
1 Select a desired receive frequency on the sub-
receiver.
2 Press [MAIN] and select a desired transmit
frequency on the main transceiver.
3 Adjust the squelch threshold level so that both
receivers mute.
4 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to
access Menu No. 61A.
5 Select LOCKED, using [+].
• “ ” appears.
Note: You can also reverse the receive and transmit bands, so that
you receive on the main transceiver and transmit on the sub-
receiver’s frequency.
CROSS-BAND REPEATER
The cross-band repeater is unlike the lock-band
repeater in that both bands can be used to receive
signals. When a signal is received on one band, it is
retransmitted on the other band. To activate the
cross-band repeater, select CROSS in Menu No. 61A
in step 5.
Note:
◆ The Repeater function has its own Time-out Timer which is set at
3 minutes. This value cannot be changed.
◆ After activating the Repeater function, you cannot access Menu
Nos. other than 61A and 61B.
HANG TIME FOR REPEATER FUNCTION
If necessary, you can cause this transceiver to remain
in the transmit mode for 500 ms after signals drop.
Access Menu No. 61B and select “ON”.