Transverter, Tx monitor, Tx power – Kenwood TS-2000 User Manual
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15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES
TNC
This transceiver has a built-in TNC that is usually
used for the Packet Cluster Tune {page 53} or
SkyCommand II+ operations {page 83}. However,
you can also utilize the built-in TNC as a high
(9600 bps) or normal (1200 bps) speed TNC. The
TNC can be controlled by an external PC that is
connected to COM port on the rear panel {page 49}.
Available TNC command set is listed in the Appendix.
If you desire, you can connect an external TNC or
proprietary TNC/ MCP to ACC2 connector. To
interface an external TNC/ MCP with the TS-2000(X),
refer to the ACC2 connector information {page 95}
and accessing Menu Nos. 50B ~ 50F then configure
and adjust the Menu parameters to work with the
external TNC/ MCP.
Note: You do not have to disable the built-in TNC to interface with an
external TNC. Both the main transceiver and sub-receiver can work
independently unless the transceiver is transmitting on the same
band.
TRANSVERTER
If you have a transverter that converts the TS-2000
operating frequencies to other frequencies, you can
use this TS-2000 transceiver as a transverter exciter.
Consult the instruction manual that came with the
transverter for interfacing to the TS-2000.
1 Connect the transverter to the ANT 1, ANT 2,
ANT 144, ANT 430, or ANT 1.2G (TS-2000
optional) connector on the rear of the transceiver.
2 Select the exciter operating frequency on the main
transceiver of the TS-2000(X).
•
The transverter will use this frequency as the
reference for converting frequencies.
3 Access Menu No. 25, and select ON by pressing
[+].
•
The output power is automatically set to the
lowest power for that frequency. See TX
POWER (below).
4 Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit the
Menu mode.
5 Press [ENT], then set the target converting
frequency, using the numeric keys.
6 Press [ENT] to complete the entry.
7 The transceiver displays the target transverter
frequency instead of the actual operating
frequency.
Note: When using a transverter, not all the functions of this
transceiver are available.
TX MONITOR
TX monitor allows you to monitor the on-going
transmission sound. This is convenient when you
want to check the modulation sound quality of the
transmission. In FSK mode, you can monitor the FSK
signal that the TS-2000(X) is transmitting.
1 Press [FUNC], [PWR/ TX MONI].
2 The current TX monitor setting appears.
3 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the monitor
sound level from OFF, and 1 to 9.
4 Press [CLR] to store the selected TX monitor
level.
Note:
◆
We recommend you use headphones when you monitor SSB,
AM, or FM mode, in order to avoid howling.
◆
The CW transmission signal cannot be monitored using the TX
monitor function. Use the CW sidetone function to monitor CW
transmissions (Menu Nos. 13 and 31).
TX POWER
You can adjust the transmission output power by
pressing [PWR/ TX MONI] and turning MULTI/ CH
control. If more precise power adjustment is
required, access Menu No. 23 and select ON. When
this menu is ON, the power adjustment steps change
as shown in the table below.
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Note:
◆
The output power settings are stored independently for HF, 50 MHz,
144 MHz, 430/ 440 MHz and 1.2 GHz (TS-2000/ TS-B2000
optional). As shown in the table above, you can also store different
output power settings for AM and other modes for each operating
band.
◆
For AM mode in the 430/ 440 MHz band and the 1.2 GHz (TS-
2000/ TS-B2000 optional) band, the final step is 0.5 W, rather
than 1 W.