JVC KENWOOD 31201110 HF/VHF/UHF All-mode Multi-band Transceiver User Manual 0 Front page
JVC KENWOOD Corporation HF/VHF/UHF All-mode Multi-band Transceiver 0 Front page
Users Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL ALL MODE MULTI-BAND TRANSCEIVER TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-B2000 KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1221-00 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 THANK YOU THANK YOU SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 transceiver. It has been developed by a team of engineers determined to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation in KENWOOD transceivers. After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table. We recommend you keep the box and packing material below in case you need to repack the transceiver in the future. This transceiver features dual Digital Signal Processing (DSP) units to process IF and AF signals. By taking maximum advantage of DSP technology, the TS-2000(X) gives you enhanced interference reduction capabilities and improves the quality of audio that you transmit without installing additional analog filters. You will notice the differences when you fight QRM and QRN. As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that KENWOOD is pursuing “user friendliness”. For example, each time you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see scrolling messages on the display that tell you what you are selecting. Quantity Accessory Part Number Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically sophisticated and some features may be new to you. Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the designers. Allow the manual to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in the coming years. Microphone DC power cable 7-pin DIN plug 8-pin DIN plug 13-pin DIN plug Fuse (25A) Fuse (4A) Screw Set Spacer for MB-430 Line filter1 Retaining Band1 CD-ROM Instruction Manual FEATURES Schematic/ Block Diagrams • All mode operation from HF to 1.2 GHz (TS-2000/ TS-B2000 Optional) amateur radio band with DSP functions. Warranty card T91-0352-XX E30-3157-XX E07-0751-XX E07-0851-XX E07-1351-XX F05-2531-XX F06-4027-XX N99-2024-XX G11-2698-XX L79-1408-XX J61-0307-XX T93-0123-XX B62-1212-XX B52-0614-XX B52-0616-XX B52-0617-XX B46-0469-XX (K-type) B46-0310-XX (All E-types) • Dual high speed Digital Signal Processing (DSP) units. TS-2000 TS-B2000 TS-2000X – E and E2-type only • Adjustable DSP filter frequencies. • High speed Digital Automatic Gain Control (AGC). • A second independent sub-receiver for the 144 MHz and 430 (440) MHz bands (FM and AM mode only). • A built-in Antenna Tuner for HF/ 50 MHz band. • A built-in 9600/ 1200 bps TNC for packet operation. • DX PacketCluster Tune (P.C.T.) for DX hunting. • Instant Satelite communication key. • A razor sharp DSP filter up to 50 Hz for CW operation. WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction What to Do Press [KEY]. Press and release KEY. Press [KEY1], [KEY2]. Press KEY1 momentarily, release KEY1, then press KEY2. Press [KEY1]+[KEY2]. Press and hold KEY1, then press KEY2. If there are more than two keys, press and hold each key in turn until the final key has been pressed. Press With the transceiver power [KEY]+ POWER ON. OFF, press and hold KEY, then turn ON the transceiver power by pressing [POWER]. MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL NOTICE TO THE USER The models listed below are covered by this manual. One or more of the following statements may be applicable for this equipment. TS-2000 : HF/ VHF/ UHF All-mode Multi-band Transceiver TS-2000X : HF/ VHF/ UHF/ 1.2 GHz All-mode Multi-band Transceiver TS-B2000 : HF/ VHF/ UHF All-mode Multi-band Transceiver As for TS-B2000, refer to the on-line help how to operate and control the transceiver. Refer to pages 2, 3, and XX for the installation and informations on the connectors. MARKET CODES K-type : The Americas E-type : Europe E2-type : Spain Refer to the Appendix {page XX} for theinformation on available operating frequencies. FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer for technical assistance. PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: • Connect the transceiver only to a power source described in this manual or as marked on the transceiver itself. • Route all power cables safely. Ensure the power cables can neither be stepped upon nor pinched by items placed near or against the cables. Pay particular attention to locations near AC receptacles, AC outlet strips, and points of entry to the transceiver. • Take care not to drop objects or spill liquid into the transceiver through enclosure openings. Metal objects, such as hairpins or needles, inserted into the transceiver may contact voltages resulting in serious electrical shocks. Never permit children to insert any objects into the transceiver. • Do not attempt to defeat methods used for grounding and electrical polarization in the transceiver, particularly involving the power input cable. • Adequately ground all outdoor antennas for this transceiver using approved methods. Grounding helps protect against voltage surges caused by lightning. It also reduces the chance of a build-up of static charge. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING GROUND CLAMP • • • • • Locate the transceiver away from heat sources such as a radiator, stove, amplifier or other devices that produce substantial amounts of heat. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline or benzene to clean the cabinet of the transceiver. Use a clean cloth with warm water or a mild detergent. Disconnect the input power cable from the power source when the transceiver is not used for long periods of time. Remove the transceiver’s enclosure only to do accessory installations described in this manual or accessory manuals. Follow provided instructions carefully, to avoid electrical shocks. If unfamiliar with this type of work, seek assistance from an experienced individual, or have a professional technician do the task. Enlist the services of qualified personnel in the following cases: a) The power supply or plug is damaged. b) Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the transceiver. c) The transceiver has been exposed to rain. d) The transceiver is operating abnormally or performance has seriously degraded. e) The transceiver has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT • • • • GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM Minimum recommended distance for an outdoor antenna from power lines is one and one-half times the vertical height of the associated antenna support structure. This distance allows adequate clearance from the power lines if the support structure fails for any reason. Locate the transceiver so as not to interfere with its ventilation. Do not place books or other equipment on the transceiver that may impede the free movement of air. Allow a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm) between the rear of the transceiver and the wall or operating desk shelf. Do not use the transceiver near water or sources of moisture. For example, avoid use near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a damp basement or attic. The presence of an unusual odor or smoke is often a sign of trouble. Immediately turn the power OFF and remove the power cable. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer for advice. iii CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS CHAPTER 1 INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONNECTION ....................................... 1 GROUND CONNECTION ........................................ 2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION ..................................... 2 DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION ...................... 2 UTILIZING THE BAIL ............................................... 2 REPLACING FUSES ............................................... 2 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ............................... 3 FRONT PANEL .................................................... 3 Headphones (PHONES) ................................. 3 Microphone (MIC) ........................................... 3 REAR PANEL ...................................................... 3 External Speakers (EXT. SP1/ EXT. SP2) ....... 3 Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY) ................... 3 CHAPTER 2 YOUR FIRST QSO (HF/ 50MHZ) RECEIVING ............................................................. 4 TRANSMITTING ...................................................... 5 CHAPTER 3 YOUR FIRST QSO (VHF/ UHF) RECEIVING ............................................................. 6 TRANSMITTING ...................................................... 7 CHAPTER 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL ........................................................ 8 REAR PANEL ........................................................ 13 DISPLAY ............................................................... 14 MICROPHONE ...................................................... 17 CHAPTER 5 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF ............................. 18 ADJUSTING VOLUME .......................................... 18 AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN ....................... 18 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN ...................... 18 SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B ............................. 18 SELECTING A BAND ............................................ 18 SELECTING A MODE ............................................ 19 ADJUSTING SQUELCH ........................................ 19 SELECTING A FREQUENCY ................................ 19 FRONT PANEL METER......................................... 19 TRANSMITTING .................................................... 20 SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER ..................... 20 MICROPHONE GAIN ........................................ 20 CHAPTER 6 MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? ................................................ 21 MENU A/ MENU B ................................................. 21 MENU ACCESS .................................................... 21 QUICK MENU........................................................ 21 PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU ............... 21 USING THE QUICK MENU ............................... 21 MENU CONFIGURATION ..................................... 22 iv ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST ......................... 26 CHAPTER 7 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION ........................................... 28 FM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 28 TX DEVIATION SELECTION ............................. 29 AM TRANSMISSION ............................................. 29 CW TRANSMISSION ............................................ 30 AUTO ZERO-BEAT ........................................... 30 TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY ......... 30 CHAPTER 8 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION ........................ 31 TF-SET (TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SET) .......... 31 FM REPEATER OPERATION ................................ 32 PROGRAMMING AN OFFSET .......................... 32 Selecting Offset Direction .............................. 32 Selecting an Offset Frequency ...................... 32 TRANSMITTING A TONE .................................. 33 Activating Tone Function ............................... 33 Selecting a Tone Frequency .......................... 33 Selecting Continuous or Burst ....................... 33 Transmitting a 1750 Hz Tone ........................ 33 AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET ................... 34 REVERSE FUNCTION ...................................... 34 AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) .............. 34 TONE FREQ. ID SCAN ..................................... 35 FM CTCSS OPERATION ....................................... 35 CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN ................................... 35 FM DCS OPERATION............................................. 36 DCS CODE ID SCAN ........................................ 36 CHAPTER 9 COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEIVING ........................................................... 37 SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY .................... 37 Direct Frequency Entry ................................. 37 Using 1 MHz Steps ....................................... 37 Quick QSY .................................................... 37 Fine Tuning ................................................... 37 Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) .............. 38 RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) .......... 38 AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) ............... 38 TRANSMITTING .................................................... 39 VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) ............. 39 Microphone Input Level ................................. 39 Delay Time ................................................... 39 SPEECH PROCESSOR .................................... 40 XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) ....... 40 CUSTOMIZING TRANSMIT SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS ......................................... 41 Changing Transmit Bandwidth (SSB/AM) .................................... 41 Equalizing Transmit Audio (SSB/FM/AM) ...... 41 TRANSMIT INHIBIT ........................................... 41 CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING ................................................ 41 CW BREAK-IN ....................................................... 42 USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN ................................................ 42 ELECTRONIC KEYER .......................................... 42 CHANGING KEYING SPEED ............................ 42 AUTO WEIGHTING ........................................... 42 Reverse Keying Weight ................................ 42 BUG KEY FUNCTION ....................................... 43 CW MESSAGE MEMORY ................................. 43 Storing CW Messages .................................. 43 Checking CW Messages without Transmitting .................................................. 43 Transmitting CW Messages .......................... 43 Changing Inter-message Interval Time .......... 43 Changing Sidetone Volume........................... 44 Inset Keying .................................................. 44 CHAPTER 9 SUB-RECEIVER SUB-RECEIVER .................................................... 45 TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND .......................... 45 TX BAND ........................................................... 45 CONTROL BAND .............................................. 45 RECEIVING ........................................................... 45 ACTIVATING THE SUB-RECEIVER .................. 45 CONTROLLING THE SUB-RECEIVER ............. 45 SELECTING A BAND ........................................ 45 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN ................................................................. 45 ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH ............................ 45 SELECTING A FREQUENCY ............................ 45 SUB-RECEIVER PANEL METER ...................... 45 SELECTING A MODE FOR THE SUB-RECEIVER ........................................ 45 FM CTCSS OPERATION ................................... 45 FM DCS OPERATION ....................................... 45 TONE FREQ. ID SCAN ..................................... 45 DCS CODE ID SCAN ........................................ 46 ATTENUATOR ................................................... 47 PRE-AMPLIFIER ............................................... 47 DUAL WATCH ................................................... 47 SCAN ................................................................ 47 NOISE REDUCTION ......................................... 47 TRANSMITTING .................................................... 47 SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER .................. 47 MICROPHONE GAIN ........................................ 47 FM REPEATER OPERATION ............................ 47 REVERSE FUNCTION ...................................... 48 AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) .............. 48 TRANSMITTING A TONE .................................. 48 MEMORY .............................................................. 48 CHAPTER 9 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS PACKET RADIO .................................................... 49 BUILT-IN TNC ........................................................ 49 PREPARATION ..................................................... 50 DCD SENSE.......................................................... 50 RADIO TELETYPE ................................................ 51 AMTOR/PacTOR/CLOVER/G-TOR ....................... 52 SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE ............................... 52 DX PACKETCLUSTERS TUNE ............................. 53 SATELLITE OPERATION ...................................... 53 CHAPTER 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE DSP FILTERS ........................................................ 55 CHANGING THE RECEIVE FILTER BANDWIDTH ........................................ 55 SSB/ FM/ AM Mode ...................................... 55 CW/ FSK Mode ............................................ 55 NOTCH FILTER (SSB) .......................................... 55 BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ FM/ AM) .............................. 56 NOISE REDUCTION ............................................. 65 SETTING THE N.R.1 LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ..... 56 SETTIGN THE N.R.2 TIME CONSTANT ............ 56 NOISE BLANKER .................................................. 57 PRE-AMPLIFIER ................................................... 57 ATTENUATOR ....................................................... 57 CHAPTER 10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS .......................................... 58 STORING DATA IN MEMORY ........................... 58 Simplex Channels ......................................... 58 Split-Frequency Channels ............................. 59 MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL .................... 59 Memory Recall .............................................. 59 Memory Scroll ............................................... 60 Temporary Frequency Changes .................... 60 Memory-VFO Split Operation ........................ 60 MEMORY TRANSFER ...................................... 61 Memory ➡ VFO Transfer ............................. 61 Channel ➡ Channel Transfer ....................... 61 STORING FREQUENCY RANGES ................... 62 Confirming Start/End Frequencies ................ 62 Programmable VFO ...................................... 62 ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS ..................... 62 MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT....................... 63 MEMORY CHANNEL NAME ............................. 63 QUICK MEMORY .................................................. 64 STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY .................... 64 RECALLING QUICK MEMORY ......................... 64 TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES .......... 64 QUICK MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER .............. 64 CHAPTER 11 SCAN NORMAL SCAN .................................................... 65 VFO SCAN ........................................................ 65 PROGRAM SCAN ............................................. 67 PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED .......... 66 SCAN HOLD ..................................................... 67 MHZ SCAN ........................................................ 67 MEMORY SCAN .................................................... 67 SCAN RESUME METHOD ................................ 67 ALL-CHANNEL SCAN ....................................... 68 GROUP SCAN AND MEMORY GROUPS ......... 68 CALL SCAN ........................................................... 69 VISUAL SCAN ....................................................... 69 USING VISUAL SCAN ....................................... 69 SELECTING THE NUMBER OF CHANNELS TO SCAN ...................................... 69 CHAPTER 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES INITIAL SETTINGS ................................................ PARTIAL RESET ................................................... FULL RESET ......................................................... SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2 ........................................ FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION .............................. BEEP FUNCTION...................................................... DISPLAY DIMMER .................................................... PROGRAM FUNCTION BUTTON ............................. QUICK DATA TRANSFER ......................................... SETTING UP ......................................................... Equipment Needed ........................................... Connections ..................................................... USING QUICK TRANSFER ................................... Transferring Data .............................................. Receiving Data ................................................. COMPUTER CONTROL ............................................ SETTING UP ......................................................... Equipment Needed ........................................... Connections ..................................................... COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS ....................... USING A TRANSVERTER ......................................... AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ............................... PRESETTING ....................................................... DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT (OPTIONAL) 53 RECORDING MESSAGES .................................... MESSAGE PLAYBACK ......................................... Checking Messages ......................................... Sending Messages ........................................... Changing Inter-message Interval ...................... Changing Volume ............................................. VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) ................ CHAPTER 13 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CHAPTER 14 INSTALLING OPTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE ............................ DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT ....................... VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT ............................ CHAPTER 15 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER .............................................................. COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER .................................. RTTY EQUIPMENT ................................................... LINEAR AMPLIFIER .................................................. ANTENNA TUNER .................................................... MCP AND TNC .......................................................... CHAPTER 16 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................ SERVICE ............................................................... SERVICE NOTE .................................................... CLEANING ............................................................ INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS ...................................... ACCESSING THE INTERNAL FUSE ..................... TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX: COM CONNECTOR PROTOCOL vi INDEX INSTALLATION |nstall and connect an antenna system {page 1}. Install and connect a DC power supply {page 2}. Install a ground system that satisfies DC and RF grounding requirements {page 2}. Connect all accessories to the transceiver {pages 3, 60}. Accessories include the following: Install lightning protection to protect the antenna system, your personal safety, and your property {page 2}. • • • • • Microphone • Headphones Antenna Tuner • External Speaker CW Key • RTTY Equipment Computer • Linear Amplifier TNC/ Multimode Communications Processor ANTENNA CONNECTION GROUND CONNECTION An antenna system consists of an antenna, feed line, and ground. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. Use a properly adjusted 50 Ω antenna of good quality, a high-quality 50 Ω coaxial cable, and first-quality connectors. All connections must be clean and tight. At the minimum, a good DC ground is required to prevent such dangers as electric shock. For superior communications results, a good RF ground is required, against which the antenna system can operate. Both of these conditions can be met by providing a good earth ground for your station. Bury one or more ground rods or a large copper plate under the ground, then connect this to the transceiver GND terminal. Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short as possible, for this connection. Do not use a gas pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as a ground. After making the connections, match the impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna so that the SWR is 1.5:1 or less. High SWR will cause the transmit output to drop and may lead to radio frequency interference to consumer products such as stereo receivers and televisions. You may even interfere with your own transceiver. Reports that your signal is distorted could indicate that your antenna system is not efficiently radiating the transceiver’s power. Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna feed line to ANT 1 on the rear of the transceiver. If you are using two HF/ 50 MHz antennas, connect the secondary antenna to ANT 2. Connect VHF (144MHz), UHF (430/440 MHz), and 1.2 GHz (Optional) antennas to their respective antenna connectors on the rear of the transceiver. Refer to page 13 for the location of the antenna connectors. ◆ ◆ Transmitting without connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage. LIGHTNING PROTECTION Even in areas where lightning storms are less common, there are usually a limited number of storms each year. Consider carefully how to protect your equipment and home from lightning. The installation of a lightning arrestor is a start, but there is more that you can do. For example, terminate your antenna system transmission lines at an entry panel that you install outside your home. Ground this entry panel to a good outside ground, then connect the appropriate feed lines between the entry panel and your transceiver. When a lightning storm occurs, disconnecting the feed lines from your transceiver will ensure added protection. Note: The transceiver’s protection circuit will activate when the SWR is greater than 2.5:1; however, do not rely on protection to compensate for a poorly functioning antenna system. 1 INSTALLATION DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION In order to use this transceiver, you need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply that must be purchased separately. Do not directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply. Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires. The current capacity of the power supply must be 20.5 A peak or more. Fuse holders Black Red TS-2000/ TS-2000X TS-B2000 DC 13.8V First, connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply; the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. Next, connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s DC power connector. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. Note: ◆ Before connecting the DC power supply to the transceiver, be sure to switch OFF the DC power supply and transceiver. ◆ Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. UTILIZING THE BAIL This transceiver is equipped with a bail so that you can angle the transceiver. The bail is located on the bottom of the transceiver. Pull the bail forward to the limit as shown. Pull the bail REPLACING FUSES If the fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. Only after the problem has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the specified ratings. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power plug and contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer for assistance. Fuse Location TS-2000 Supplied DC power cable Fuse Current Rating 4A (For an external antenna tuner) 25 A 1 INSTALLATION ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL ■ Headphones (PHONES) Connect monaural or stereo headphones having a 4 to 32 Ω impedance. This jack accepts a 6.3 mm (1/4") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug. After connecting the headphones, you will hear no sound from the internal (or optional external) speaker. Headphone ■ Microphone (MIC) Connect a microphone having an impedance between 250 and 600 Ω. Fully insert the connector, then screw the retaining ring clockwise until secure. Compatible microphones include the MC-43S, MC-47, MC-52DM, MC-60A, MC-80, MC-85, and MC-90. Do not use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM, MC-45DME, and MC-53DM microphones. TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-B2000 i GND(STBY) MIC q u GND(MIC) PTT w y NC DOWN e UP r Microphone t 8V(10 mA max) MIC connector (Front view) REAR PANEL ■ External Speakers (EXT.SP1/ EXT.SP2) This transceiver has 2 independent receivers. Thus, it can output 2 separate audio signals. As a default, the transceier mixes both audio signals internally and outputs them from the internal speaker. On the rear panel of the transceiver, there are 2 external speaker jacks. If an external speaker is connected to EXP.SP1, the internal speaker will mute. If the speaker is connected to EXT.SP2, both the external speaker and the internal speaker will function. Use only external speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 Ω. These jacks accept only 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) plugs. Do not connect headphones to this jack. The high audio output of this jack could damage your hearing. External speaker TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-B2000 ■ Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY) For CW operation using the internal electronic keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the PADDLE jack. For CW operation without using the internal electronic keyer, connect a straight key, semi-automatic key (bug), electronic keyer, or the CW keyed output from a Multimode Communications Processor (MCP) to the KEY jack. The PADDLE and KEY jacks mate with a 6.3 mm (1/4") 3-conductor plug and a 3.5 mm (1/8") 2-conductor plug respectively. External electronic keyers or MCPs must use positive keying to be compatible with this transceiver. Use a shielded cable between the key and the transceiver. GND • • • • Straight key Bug key Electronic keyer MCP CW output GND dash dot • Paddle Note: Due to the functionality of the internal electronic keyer, you may find it unnecessary to connect both a paddle and another type of keyer unless you want to use a PC-based keyer for CW. Read the “ELECTRONIC KEYER” section {page 42} to become familiar with the internal keyer. YOUR FIRST QSO (HF/ 50 MHz band) Are you ready to give your TS-2000(X) a quick try? Reading these two pages should get your voice on the air in your first QSO on the HF/ 50 MHz band shortly. The instructions below are intended only for a quick guide. If you encounter problems or there is something you don’t understand, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual. RECEIVING CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT MAIN LEVEL SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET HI/ SHIFT ENT CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY MENU REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR DISP SEL Do not press the switch for more than approximately 2 seconds; the transceiver will be switched OFF. Upon power up, “HELLO” appears, followed by the selected frequency and other indicators. YOUR FIRST QSO PWR ALC 10 25 20 50 40 60dB 100W FILTER e Confirm that VFO A has been selected for communications; “tA” should be visible on the display. If it has not, press [A/B] to select VFO A. r Turn the MAIN AF control slowly clockwise until you hear a suitable level of background noise. t Press [+] or [–] to select an HF/ 50 MHz Amateur radio band. M/S A/B SUB SG.SEL 1MHz w Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly on the transceiver. MULTI CH M.IN MR VFO/CH VFO/M q Set the following as specified: • MAIN AF: Fully counterclockwise • MAIN RF GAIN: Fully clockwise • MAIN SQL: Fully counterclockwise TFSET MAIN Note: This section explains only keys and controls required to briefly try the transceiver. • TL SA CTRL • MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO AUTO LSB USB C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC RIT/SUB P.C.T SET FU N C PHONES CLEAR 9.6k STA CON SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN 1 7 1 4 y Press [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] or [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select an operating mode. • To select the second mode on each button, press the same button again. For example, each press of [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] switches between LSB and USB modes. u If you have selected FM, turn the MAIN SQL control clockwise until the background noise is just eliminated; The MAIN band LED (above the [MIC/ CAR] key) turns off. • With LSB or USB selected, skip this step. i Turn the Tuning control to tune in a station. • If you do not hear any stations, you may have the wrong antenna connector selected. Press [FUNC], [AT/ ANT 1/2] to switch between the antenna 1 and 2 connectors. 2 YOUR FIRST QSO (HF/ 50 MHz band) TRANSMITTING 4 9 CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT 2 3 PHONES CLEAR MAIN LEVEL SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET ENT HI/ SHIFT CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY MENU REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR TFSET MAIN REV M/S A/B SUB SEL SG.SEL 1MHz CTRL w Press [AT/ ANT 1/2] momentarily. “AT” appears. 20 50 25 10 PWR ALC 40 60dB 100W FILTER e Press and hold [AT/ ANT 1/2] to activate the built-in antenna tuner. • “AT” starts blinking and the MAIN band LED above the [MIC/ CAR] key turns red. PWR ALC 10 25 20 50 40 SQL M.IN • • With FM selected, skip this step. t Press [SEND]. • The MAIN band LED turns red. y Begin speaking into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. u LSB/ USB: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reflects according to your voice level. PWR ALC 10 25 20 50 40 60dB 100W FILTER 60dB Tuning should be completed in under 20 seconds, then “AT” stops blinking. If tuning is not completed within 20 seconds, error beeps sound. Press [AT/ ANT 1/2] to stop the error beeps and quit tuning. Check your antenna system before continuing. If you do not press [AT/ ANT 1/2], tuning will continue for approximately 60 seconds. Note: You will hear a lot of clicking sounds coming from the transceiver while the antenna tuner is trying to tune the antenna. This is simply the relay switches turning ON and OFF. r With LSB, USB, or AM selected, press [MIC/ CAR] to activate the Microphone Gain Adjust. • 100W FILTER • SUB AF A=B MG.SEL M VFO SCAN MAIN SPLIT TRACE VFO/CH VFO/M q Turn the Tuning control to tune in a desired station or to select an unused frequency. MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA DISP • MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO AUTO LSB USB C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC RIT/SUB P.C.T SET FU N C 5 8 9.6k STA CON “MIC GAIN 50” appears. AM: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the MULTI/ CH control so that the calibrated power meter slightly reflects to your voice level. FM: Skip this step. i When you finish speaking, press [SEND] to return to receive mode. o Press [MIC/ CAR] to quit the Microphone Gain Adjustment. Note: If desired, access Menu No. 41 {page 28} to try the Microphone Gain Adjust for FM. This completes your introduction to the TS-2000(X), but there is a great deal more to know. “OPERATING BASICS” {page 18} and the following chapters explain all the functions of this transceiver, starting with the most basic, commonly-used functions. YOUR FIRST QSO (VHF/ UHF band) If your primary operating band is VHF (144 MHz) or UHF (430/ 440 MHz), the TS-2000(X) can also serve you as a powerful All-mode VHF/ UHF transceiver. The instructions below are intended only for a quick guide to get you up on the air on the VHF/ UHF band. If you encounter problems or there is something you don’t understand, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual. RECEIVING CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT MAIN LEVEL SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET HI/ SHIFT ENT CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY MENU REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR DISP SEL • Do not press the switch for more than approximately 2 seconds; the transceiver will be switched OFF. • Upon power up, “HELLO” appears, followed by the selected frequency and other indicators. 20 50 25 10 40 60dB 100W FILTER YOUR FIRST QSO e Press [MAIN], then confirm that VFO A has been selected for communications; “tA” should be visible on the display. If it has not, press [A/B] to select VFO A. r Turn the MAIN AF control slowly clockwise until you hear a suitable level of background noise. t Press [+] or [–] to move up to the VHF (144 MHz) or UHF (430/ 440 MHz) Amateur radio band. PWR ALC 10 25 20 50 FILTER 40 100W 60dB M/S A/B SUB SG.SEL 1MHz w Switch ON the DC power supply, then press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly on the transceiver. MULTI CH M.IN MR VFO/CH VFO/M q Set the following as specified: • MAIN AF: Fully counterclockwise • MAIN RF GAIN: Fully clockwise • MAIN SQL: Fully counterclockwise TFSET MAIN Note: This section explains only keys and controls required to briefly try the transceiver. TL SA CTRL PWR ALC MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO AUTO LSB USB C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC RIT/SUB P.C.T SET FU N C PHONES CLEAR 9.6k STA CON SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN 1 7 1 4 y Confirm that the operating mode is FM. If it is not, press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select FM. u Turn the SQL control clockwise until the background noise is just eliminated; The MAIN band LED turns off. i Turn the Tuning control to tune in a station. • You can use the MULTI/ CH control to change the frequency faster. If you do not hear any stations, the antenna may not be installed or connected properly. Check the antenna connector on the rear panel {page 13}. 3 YOUR FIRST QSO (VHF/ UHF band) TRANSMITTING CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT MAIN LEVEL SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET ENT HI/ SHIFT MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY MENU REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO AUTO LSB USB CAR TFSET C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC RIT/SUB P.C.T SET FUNC PHONES CLEAR 9.6k STA CON MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA MAIN SUB M/S A/B VFO/CH VFO/M SEL DISP 3 5 SG.SEL 1MHz CTRL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN q Confirm that the operating mode is FM. If it is not, press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to change the operating mode to FM. w Turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/ CH control to tune in a desired station or to select an unused frequency. e Press [SEND]. • The MAIN band LED turns red. r Begin speaking into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. PWR ALC 10 25 20 50 40 60dB 100W FILTER t When you finish speaking, press [SEND] to return to receive mode. This completes your introduction on how to receive and transmit using the TS-2000(X) on a VHF/ UHF band. Refer to “OPERATING BASICS” {page 18} and the following chapters for explanations on all the functions of this transceiver. GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF PHONES CLEAR MAIN LEVEL N. A.N B.C 10 LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET HI/ SHIFT ENT AUTO LSB USB RIT/SUB CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY MENU REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO TFSET C.IN CALL R. MANUAL MIC SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC LEVEL 9.6k STA CON P.C.T SET FUNC F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA MAIN SUB M/S A/B VFO/CH VFO/M SEL DISP 1MHz SG.SEL CTRL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN 11 13 12 q PF key i AT/ ANT 1/2 key You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key. The default function is Voice 1 {page 77}. Press to activate the internal antenna tuner {page 72} or an external antenna tuner. Press [FUNC], [AT/ ANT 1/2] to select either Antenna 1 or Antenna 2 for the HF/ 50 MHz band. w[ ] (POWER) switch Press and hold briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. Press again to switch the power OFF. e ATT/ F LOCK key Press to switch the receiver attenuator ON or OFF {page 57}. Press [FUNC], [ATT/ F LOCK] to switch the Frequency Lock function ON or OFF {page 76}. r PRE/ LOCK A key Press to switch the receiver pre-amplifier ON or OFF {page 57}. Press [FUNC], [PRE/ LOCK A] to lock all the transceiver keys {page 77}. t VOX/ LEVEL key In voice mode, press to switch the Voice-Operated Transmit function ON or OFF {page 39}. In CW mode, press to switch the Break-in function ON or OFF {page 42}. Press [FUNC], [VOX/ LEVEL] to adjust the microphone input level for VOX operation. The VOX LED lights orange when the VOX function is active. y PROC/ LEVEL key Press to switch the Speech Processor for transmitting ON or OFF {page 40}. Press [FUNC], [PROC/ LEVEL] to adjust the Speech Processor input level. The PROC LED lights orange when the Speech Processor function is active. u SEND key Press to switch the transceiver between receive mode and transmit mode {page 5, 7}. o PHONES jack Connect a set of headphones to this jack. Inserting a plug into the jack automatically mutes the audio from the speaker {pages 3, 78}. !0 MIC connector Connect a compatible microphone to this connector, then securely screw down the connector locking ring {page 3}. !1 N.R./ LEVEL key Press to switch the DSP Noise Reduction function ON or OFF. Press [FUNC], [N.R./ LEVEL] to adjust the Noise Reduction level. Press [FUNC], [N.R./ LEVEL] again to finish the adjustment {page 56}. !2 A.N./ LEVEL key Press to switch the DSP Auto Notch function ON or OFF. Press [FUNC], [A.N./ LEVEL] to adjust the DSP Auto Notch reduction level. Press [FUNC], [A.N./ LEVEL] again to finish the adjustment {page 56}. !3 B.C./ MANUAL key Press to switch the DSP Auto Beat Canceler function ON or OFF. Press [FUNC], [B.C./ MANUAL] to adjust the beat cancel frequency manually. Press [FUNC], [B.C./ MANUAL] again to finish the manual adjustment {page 56}. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 16 CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT MAIN LEVEL SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET ENT MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY HI/ SHIFT DISP 14 MENU REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO AUTO LSB USB CAR TFSET C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC RIT/SUB P.C.T SET FU N C PHONES CLEAR 9.6k STA CON MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA MAIN M/S A/B SUB VFO/CH VFO/M SEL SG.SEL 1MHz CTRL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN 15 18 17 !4 Multi-purpose keypad • Consists of 10 keys that are used to enter numeric data. Also used for the following functions: • • 5/ METER key Press to select the meter scales {page 14}. • 6/ CTCSS/SEL key Press to activate the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) function for FM mode. To select the CTCSS tone frequency, press [FUNC], [5/ CTCSS/SEL], then select your desired CTCSS tone frequency using the MULTI/ CH control {page 35}. • 7/ NB/LEVEL key Press to switch the analog Noise Blanker ON or OFF. Press [FUNC], [7/ NB/LEVEL] to adjust the Noise Blanker level {page 57}. • 8/ AGC/OFF key Press to adjust the response time of the Automatic Gain Control. To switch the AGC OFF, press [FUNC], [8/ AGC/OFF] {page 38}. • • 9/ FINE/STEP key Press to activate the Fine tuning mode to allow more precise tuning {page 38}. 0/ SHIFT/OFFSET key Press to switch the Shift function for FM mode ON or OFF when accesing the repeaters. The Shift frequency can be manually adjusted by pressing [FUNC], [0/ SHIFT/OFFSET], then adjusting the shift frequency value using the MULTI/ CH control {page 32}. 4/ TONE/SEL key Press to activate the sub-audible Tone function to access repeaters for FM mode. To select the Tone frequency, press [FUNC], [4/ TONE/SEL], then select your desired tone frequency using the MULTI/ CH control {page 33}. • Press to activate the Digital Coded Squelch function for FM mode. To select the DCS code, press [FUNC], [•/ DCS/SEL], then select your desired code using the MULTI/ CH control {page 36}. 1/ CH1/REC, 2/ CH2/REC, and 3/ CH3/REC keys Press to play back or record the CW or voice messages that are associated with the DRU-3A Digital Recording Unit {page 89} and the internal electronic keyer {page 43} . •/ DCS/SEL key • ENT key Press to enter your desired frequency using the keypad {page 37}. !5 FUNC key Press to access the secondary functions that are assigned to the keys. While FUNC is active, the FUNC LED lights orange. !6 MIC/ CAR key Press to adjust the microphone gain {page 20}. While the Speech Processor function is ON, it becomes the Speech Processor output level adjustment key. Press [FUNC], [MIC/ CAR] to adjust the carrier level for CW, FSK and AM mode {pags 20}. !7 PWR/ TX MONI key Press to adjust the output power {page 20}. Press [FUNC], [PWR/ TX MONI] to monitor your transmission signal {page 79}. !8 KEY/ DELAY key Press to adjust the internal electronic keyer speed. Press [FUNC], [KEY/ DELAY] to adjust the VOX delay time or break-in time (Full break-in/ Semi break-in time) for CW mode {page 42}. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 20 19 29 25 27 28 33 CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT MAIN LEVEL SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET HI/ SHIFT ENT AUTO LSB USB CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO MENU TFSET C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC RIT/SUB P.C.T SET FU N C PHONES CLEAR 9.6k STA CON MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA MAIN REV M/S A/B SUB SPLIT TRACE VFO/CH VFO/M SEL SG.SEL DISP 1MHz CTRL 21 23 24 26 22 SCAN MG.SEL M VFO MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN 32 30 31 !9 LSB/ USB/ AUTO key @7 MENU key Press to select lower sideband (LSB) or upper sideband (USB) mode for voice or digital operation. Press [FUNC], [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] to toggle the auto mode selection {page 73}. Press to select or cancel the Menu mode that is used for activating and configuring functions {page 21}. @0 CW/ FSK/ REV key While operating split-frequency, press to monitor or change your transmit frequency {page 31}. Press to select CW or FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) mode {pages 30, 51}. Press [FUNC], [CW/ FSK/ REV] to reverse the sideband pitch. @9 +/ – (Up/ Down) keys @1 FM/ AM/ NAR key Press to select FM or AM mode. Press [FUNC], [FM/ AM/ NAR ] to select narrow bandwidth transmission mode {page 29}. @2 CLR key Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions. Also used to erase memory channels {page 62} or locking out memory channels from the scan list {page 62}. @3 DISP key Press to toggle the normal operating mode and DSP filter setting display mode {page 55}. Press and hold to start the Visual Scan function {page 70}. @4 1MHz/ SEL key Press to switch the MHz Up/ Down function ON or OFF using the MULTI/ CH control. Press [FUNC], [1MHz/ SEL] to change the increment/ decrement step value {page 37}. Press and hold to start the MHz Scan function {page 68}. @5 Tuning control Turn to select the desired frequency {page 37}. Use the convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning. The lever behind this control adjusts the control torque level; turn fully clockwise for light torque or fully counterclockwise for heavy torque. @6 CTRL key Press to toggle the operating controls between the main transceiver and the sub-receiver. The transmission band is not affected by this key. 10 @8 TF-SET key Press to step through all the Amateur radio bands consecutively {page 18}. Also used to make selections from the Menu {page 21}, and to check the Start and End frequencies of the Scan function {page 62}. #0 MAIN key Press to transfer the operating controls to the MAIN transceiver. Also moves the transmission band to the main transceiver frequency. #1 SUB key Press to transfer the operating controls to the subreceiver. Also moves the trasmission band to the sub-receiver frequency. #2 SCAN/ SG.SEL key Press to start or stop the Scan function {page 66}. Press [FUNC], [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to select a scan group {page XX}. #3 CALL/ C.IN key Press to recall a call channel for the selected operating band (HF/ 50 MHz/ 144 MHz/ 430 (440) MHz/ 1.2 GHz (TS-2000 Optional). Press [FUNC], [CALL/ C.IN] to write a new Call Channel to the memory {page 75}. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 41 36 35 34 39 HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 CLEAR SUB MAIN LEVEL CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH RIT/SUB TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET HI/ SHIFT ENT CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY MENU REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR DISP MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO AUTO LSB USB TFSET C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC 9.6k STA CON P.C.T SET FU N C PHONES 43 CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT 40 42 MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA MAIN SUB REV M/S A/B SPLIT TRACE VFO/CH VFO/M SEL SG.SEL 1MHz CTRL SCAN MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL MG.SEL M VFO M.IN 37 38 #4 QUICK MEMO keys sVFO/ MG.SEL key #7 Ms Controls the Quick Memory function {page 64}. Press to transfer data from a memory channel to a VFO {page XX}. Press [FUNC], [M/ VFO/ MG. SEL] to enter Memory Group Select mode. • • MR key Press to recall data from the Quick Memory {page 65}. #8 M.IN key M.IN key Writes data into a memory channel {page 58} or selects Memory Scroll mode {page 59}. Press to write data into the Quick Memory {page 64}. #9 RIT/ CW TUNE key Press to activate Satelite communication mode {page 53}. Press to switch the Receive Incremental Tuning function ON or OFF {page 38}. Press [FUNC], [RIT/ CW TUNE] to activate the automatic zero-beat function for CW mode {page 30}. #6 Frequency control keys $0 XIT/ ALT key These keys control functions related to selecting a frequency, a VFO, or a memory channel. Press to switch the Transmit Incremental Tuning function ON or OFF {page 40}. Press [FUNC], [XIT/ ALT] to switch the Auto Lock Tuning mode for the 1.2 GHz band (FM) ON or OFF {page 72}. #5 SATL key • A/B / M/S key Press to select either VFO A or VFO B {page 18}. In Satelite mode, press to swap the MAIN and SUB frequencies so that you can change the frequencies with a main Tuning control {page 54}. • • Press to reset the RIT/XIT frequency offset to zero {pages 38, 40}. SPLIT/ REV key $2 SET/ P.C.T. key Press to use split-frequency operation which allows you to use different transmit and receive frequencies {page 31}. In Satelite mode, press to toggle the Trace Reverse function ON and OFF {page 54}. Press to set received DX Packet Cluster frequency data to the main transceiver when the Packet Cluster Tune mode is activated. Press [FUNC], [SET/P.C.T.] to switch the Packet Cluster Tune mode ON or OFF {page 53}. VFO/M / VFO/CH key $3 TNC Status Indicators Press to select either Memory or VFO mode {page 59}. In Satelite mode, press to toggle the VFO and memory channel operations {page 54}. • $1 CLEAR key • Lights when the internal TNC is operating at 9600 bps. The default operating mode is 1200 bps {page 50}. A=B/ TRACE key Press to copy the data in the currently selected VFO to the other VFO {page 31}. In Satelite mode, press to toggle the TRACE function ON and OFF {page 54}. 9.6k LED • STA LED Lights when the internal TNC holds the data in the buffer to transmit. • CON LED Lights when the internal TNC is connected to another TNC. 11 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 54 55 45 CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT CLEAR MAIN LEVEL SUB CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC N. A.N MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET ENT HI/ SHIFT AUTO LSB USB CAR 47 9.6k STA CON RIT/SUB MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR DISP 52 MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO MENU TFSET C.IN CALL R. LEVEL MIC 44 P.C.T SET FU N C PHONES 46 MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA MAIN SUB REV M/S A/B SPLIT TRACE VFO/CH VFO/M SEL 1MHz SG.SEL CTRL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN 53 48 49 50 51 $4 RIT/SUB control %1 SUB AF control After switching the RIT or XIT function ON, turn this control to select the desired frequency offset {pages 38, 40}. Press to switch the sub-receiver ON or OFF. When it is ON, the SUB-receiver LED lights orange. Turn to adjust the sub-receiver frequency when the RIT and XIT functions are switched OFF and the subreceiver is switched ON {page 45}. %2 LO/ WIDTH control $5 MANUAL BC control Turn to adjust the audio notch frequency while the DSP beat cancel function is set to manual audio notch filter mode {page 56}. $6 MAIN RF GAIN control Turn to adjust the radio frequency gain for the main transceiver {page 18}. $7 MULTI/ CH control In VFO mode, rotate to step the operating frequency up or down {page 37}. In memory channel mode, rotate to select a memory channel {page 58}. Also used for selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu mode {page 21} and as a selector to choose settings for various functions activated by front panel buttons. The MULTI/ CH LED lights when the setting(s) can be changed using the MULTI/ CH control. $8 MAIN SQL control Used for muting (“squelching”) the speaker, head phone and AF output on ACC2 (13-pin DIN connector) when no receive signal is present on the main transceiver {page 19}. $9 MAIN AF control Turn to adjust the volume on the main transceiver {page 19}. %0 SUB SQL control Used for muting (“squelching”) the speaker, head phone and AF output on ACC2 (13-pin DIN connector) when no receive signal is present on the sub-receiver {page 46}. 12 Turn to adjust the volume for the sub-receiver. Turn clockwise/ counterclockwise to increase/ decrease the value for the low cut-off DSP filter frequency or the filter bandwidth (CW/ FSK). The selected value appears on the main dot-matrix display {page 55}. %3 HI/ SHIFT control Turn clockwise/ counterclockwise to increase/ decrease the value for the high cut-off DSP filter frequency or the Shift frequency. The selected value appears on the sub dot-matrix display {page 55}. %4 MAIN band LED Lights green while the main transceiver’s squelch is open. Lights red while transmitting on the main transceiver’s VFO band. %5 SUB band LED Lights green while the sub-receiver’s squelch is open. Lights red while transmitting on the sub-receiver’s VFO band. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED REAR PANEL ANT 2 AT ANT 144 ANT 1.2G ANT 1 KEY PADDLE GND COM PANEL EXT. SP2 EXT. SP1 8Ω 8Ω 10 ANT 430 EXT. CONT ACC2 12 13 11 DC 13.8V REMOTE 14 HF RX ANT 15 q ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors o COM connector Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna to ANT1. If you are using 2 antennas for the HF/ 50 MHz band, connect the secondary antenna to the ANT2 connector. Mates with a 9-pin female RS-232C connector for connecting a computer via one of its serial communication ports {page XX}. Also used with the Quick Data Transfer function {page XX}. w GND post !0 PANEL connector Connect a heavy gauge wire or copper strap between the ground post and the nearest earth ground {page 2}. Connect a cable from the optional separate remote panel (RM-2000) to this connector. e KEY and PADDLE jacks The PADDLE jack mates with a 6.3 mm (1/4") 3-conductor plug for connecting a keyer paddle to the internal electronic keyer. The KEY jack mates with a 3.5 mm (1/8") 2-conductor plug for connecting an external key for CW operation. Read “Keys and Keyboards for CW Operation” {page 3} before using these jacks. r AT connector Mates with the connector on the cable supplied with the external antenna tuner. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the tuner for more information. t ANT 144 !1 EXT.SP1 and EXT.SP2 jacks Mate with a 3.5 mm (1/8"), 2-conductor (mono) plugs for connecting external speakers {pages 3, 78}. !2 EXT.CONT connector Connect your 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz or 1.2 GHz linear amplifier control cable to this connector {page 76}. !3 ACC2 connector Mates with a 13-pin male DIN connector for connecting various accessory equipment, such as an external TNC or a RTTY terminal {page XX, XX}. !4 REMOTE connector y ANT 430 Mates with a 7-pin male DIN connector for connecting an HF linear amplifier {page 76}. Do not connect 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz, or 1.2 GHz linear amplifier controls to this connector; use the EXT.CONT connector instead. Connect your 430 (440) MHz band antenna to this connector. !5 HF RX ANT connector u ANT 1.2G (TS-2000 Optional) Connect a separate receive-only antenna for HF bands to this jack (RCA connector) {page XX}. Connect your 144 MHz band antenna to this connector. Connect your 1.2 GHz band antenna to this connector. i DC 13.8V power input connector Connect a 13.8 V DC power source to this connector {page 2}. Use the cable supplied with the regulated DC power supply. 13 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED DISPLAY 10 PWR ALC 20 50 25 40 8 12 14 16 7 11 13 15 60dB 100W% FILTER 10 9 q METER While receiving, serves as an S-meter to measure and display the received signal strength. While transmitting, serves as a power meter plus an ALC meter, an SWR meter, or a Speech Processor compression meter. The Peak Hold function holds each reading for approximately 2.5 seconds. Shows the memory channel number for the main transceiver. If you select a channel over 99, a leading digit (1 or 2) appears (the memory number ranges from 00 to 299). It also shows the Quick Memory number location (the Quick Memory number ranges from “0_” to “9_”). Note: SWR meter works only for the HF and 50 MHz bands. !0 AUTO Appears while the internal antenna tuner {page 73} or an external antenna tuner is in-line for the HF/ 50 MHz band reception. Appears when Auto mode selection is activated {page 73}. !1 e AT Appears when the main transceiver is selected for the transmission band. Appears while the internal antenna tuner {page 73} or an external antenna tuner is in-line for the HF/ 50 MHz band transmission. !2 Appears while HF RX ANT {page XX} connector is enabled to receive HF band signals. You cannot transmit the signals though this connector. Appears when the main transceiver’s functions can be controlled using the front panel keys. !3 ATT Appears when the main transceiver’s receiver attenuator (-12 dB) is ON {page 57}. !4 TNC Either “ANT 1” or “ANT 2” appears, depending on whether the Antenna 1 connector or the Antenna 2 connector is selected for the HF/ 50 MHz band {page 12}. Appears when the internal TNC is assigned to the main transceiver. !5 PRE y MHz Appears when the receiver pre-amplifier of the main transceiver is ON {page 57}. Appears when the MHz Up/ Down mode using the MULTI/ CH control is switched ON {page 37}. !6 + = u ALT Appears when ALT (Auto Lock Tuning) is activated for the 1.2 GHz (FM) band {page 72}. Appears while Memory Recall or Memory Scroll is being used {page 59}. 14 “+” or “–” appears, indicating which offset direction is selected for the main transceiver. “=” appears when the –7.6 MHz (430MHz) or –6.0 MHz (1.2 GHz) offset is selected (All E-types only) {page 32}. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 18 20 22 24 17 19 21 23 26 PWR ALC 10 25 20 50 40 30 25 27 28 29 60dB 100W% FILTER 31 33 34 32 !7 DCS @6 Appears when the DCS (Digital Code Squelch) of the main transceiver is ON {page 36}. appears when the TX Equalizer function is ON. appears when the RX Equalizer function of the main transceiver is ON {pages 41, 77}. !8 [R] “R” appears when the Reverse function of the main transceiver is ON. “[R]” appears when the ASC (Automatic Simplex Check) of the main transceiver is activated {page 34}. @7 !9 C T @8 “T” appears when the Tone function of the main transceiver is ON {page 33}. “C T” appears when the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) of the main transceiver is ON {page 35}. “TRACE” appears when the Trace function is ON while in Satelite mode. “TRACE R” appears when the Reverse Trace function is ON {page 53}. @0 AGC Appears when Packet Cluster Tune mode is ON {page 53}. Appears when the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) of the main transceiver is ON {page 38}. Disappears when the AGC is OFF. @1 M.B.C. “B. C.” appears when the automatic Beat Canceller is ON. “M.B.C.” appears when the single Beat Cancel frequency is manually controlled {page 56}. @2 NB Appears when the Noise Blanker is ON {page 57}. @3 FINE Appears when the Fine function for the main Tuning control is ON {page 38}. @4 A.NOTCH Appears when the DSP Auto Notch function of the main transceiver is ON {page 56}. @5 or appears, depending on whether DSP Noise Reduction 1 (Line Enchanced method) or Noise Reduction 2 (SPAC method) of the main transceiver is selected {page 56}. Appears when the Menu Select function of the main transceiver is ON {page 65}. @9 P.C.T. #0 SPLIT Appears when the transmit frequency differs from the receive frequency {page 31}. #1 tAs s ” appears while VFO A is selected “t tA” or “As {page 18}. “A” appears while Menu A is being accessed {page 21}. #2 tBs tB” or “Bs s ” appears while VFO B is selected “t {page 18}. “B” appears while Menu B is being accessed {page 21}. #3 tMs tM” or “Ms s” appears while a simplex memory “t tMs s” appears while a channel is selected {page 59}. “t split frequency memory channel is selected {page 60}. #4 appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON. appears when the Lock All key function is ON {page 77}. 15 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 37 36 35 PWR ALC 10 25 20 50 40 39 38 41 44 47 50 52 46 51 40 43 42 45 49 48 54 53 60dB 100W% FILTER 57 55 58 56 #5 $5 RIT Appears while in Satelite mode {page 53}. Appears when Receive Incremental Tuning of the main transceiver is ON {page 38}. #6 Appears while Memory Recall or Memory Scroll is being used {page 40}. #7 Shows the memory channel number for the subreceiver. If you select a channel over 99, a leading digit (1 or 2) appears (the memory number ranges from 00 to 299). It also shows the Quick Memory number location (the Quick Memory number ranges from “0_” to “9_”). #8 Appears when the sub-receiver is selected for the transmission band. #9 Appears when the sub-receiver’s functions can be controlled using the front panel keys. $0 ATT Appears when the sub-receiver’s receive attenuator (–12 dB) is ON {page 57}. $1 TNC Appears when the internal TNC is assigned to the sub-receiver. $2 XIT Appears when Transmit Incremental Tuning of the main transceiver is ON {page 40}. $3 PRE Appears when the receiver pre-amplifier of the subreceiver is ON {page 57}. $4 + = “+” or “–” appears, indicating which offset direction is selected for the sub-receiver. “=” appears when the –7.6 MHz (430MHz) or –6.0 MHz (1.2 GHz) offset is selected (All E-types only) {page 32}. 16 $6 DCS Appears when the DCS (Digital Code Squelch) of the sub-receiver is ON {page 36}. $7 [R] “R” appears when the Reverse function of the subreceiver is ON. “[R]” appears when the ASC (Automatic Simplex Check) of the sub-receiver is activated {page 34}. $8 s Appears when the sub-receiver meter shows the signal strength level {page 91}. $9 PWR Appears when the sub-receiver meter shows the output power level {page 20}. %0 Appears when the Menu Select function of the subreceiver is ON {page 65}. %1 C T “T” appears when the Tone function of the subreceiver is ON {page 33}. “C T” appears when the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) of the sub-receiver is ON {page 35}. %2 Appears when the DSP Noise Reduction 1 of the subreceiver is selected {page 56}. %3 PKT Appears when the internal TNC is operating in Packet mode {page 49}. %4 PC Appears when the TS-2000/B2000 is being controlled by a PC {page 81}. 4 GETTING ACQUAINTED %5 MICROPHONE The main transceiver operating frequency display. %6 When the sub-receiver is switched ON, it shows the receive frequency for the sub-receiver. However, if you are controlling the main transceiver functions, such as RIT, XIT, or SPLIT, it is used to display the frequency information for these functions {page 45}. DWN UP PTT %7 MAIN dot-matrix display In the normal operating mode, it displays the operating mode for the main transceiver. It is also used to display various control information, such as menu numbers and settings and the DSP filter configuration. %8 SUB dot-matrix display In the normal operating mode, it displays the operating mode for the sub-receiver. It is also used to display various control information, such as menu information and the DSP filter frequency configuration. q UP/ DWN keys Use these keys to step the VFO frequency, memory channels, or Menu selections up and down. Press and hold to these keys continuously change the settings. w PTT (Push-to-Talk) switch The transceiver is placed in transmit mode when this non-locking switch is held down. Releasing the switch returns the transceiver to receive mode. 17 OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN 1 Switch the DC power supply ON. Set the MAIN RF control fully clockwise. You may turn it counterclockwise slightly when you have trouble hearing the desired signal because of excessive atmospheric noise or interference from other stations. First take note of the peak S-meter reading of the desired signal. Then turn the MAIN RF control counterclockwise until the S-meter reads the peak value that you noted. Signals that are weaker than this level will be attenuated and reception of the station will become easier. 2 Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver ON. • Do not press the switch for more than approximately 2 seconds; the transceiver will be switched OFF. • Upon power up, “HELLO” appears, followed by the selected frequency and other indicators. HF/VHE/UHF ALL MO MAIN MANUAL B RF GAIN PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL VOX SEND PHONES MAIN LEVEL CH1/REC CH2/REC CH3/REC N.R LEVEL MANUAL B.C LO/ WIDTH NB/LEVEL AGC/OFF FINE/STEP DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS AUTO LSB USB CAR MIC PWR DELAY KEY ET ENT HI/ SHIFT SUB MEN UTO SB SB REV CW FSK NAR FM AM TX MONI MENU MR CTRL REV 1MHz 4 Switch the DC power supply OFF. • You may skip step 3. After switching the transceiver ON, you can switch it OFF or ON using only the power switch of the DC power supply. The transceiver stores the information of the POWER switch position when the DC power source is switched OFF. ADJUSTING VOLUME AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN Turn the MAIN AF control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the level. TRACE CLEAR 9.6k STA CON RIT/SUB SUB AF A=B SQL MG.SEL M VFO M.IN Depending on the type and gain of your antenna, and the condition of the band, you may also prefer leaving the MAIN RF control turned counterclockwise by the same amount rather than turning it fully clockwise. When using FM mode, always set the MAIN RF control fully clockwise. SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B 2 VFOs are available for controlling the frequency on the main transceiver. Each VFO, VFO A and VFO B, works independently so that a different frequency and mode can be selected. When SPLIT operation is activated, VFO A is used for reception and VFO B is used for transmission. The opposite combination is also possible. Press [A/B] to toggle between VFO A and VFO B. • CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT SG.SEL SCAN CTRL MAIN SPLIT VFO/M SEL 3 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [ (POWER) again. MULTI CH SATL A/B VFO/CH 1MHz HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 RIT/SUB M.IN M/S SUB SEL DISP MAIN TFSET MAIN CLR MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO C.IN A.N MIC TONE/SEL METER CTCSS/SEL 9.6k STA CON P.C.T SET CALL F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 CLEAR FUNC PF LEVEL PROC ANT1/2 AT “tA” or “tB” appears to indicate which VFO is selected. P.C.T SET SUB MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO TFSET C.IN MENU CALL UTO SB SB MULTI CH M.IN MR MAIN SUB A/B VFO/CH VFO/M SEL 1MHz CTRL SG.SEL SCAN REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B M/S SQL MG.SEL M.IN Note: The position of the MAIN AF control does not affect the volume of beeps caused by pressing keys nor the CW transmit sidetone. The audio level for Packet operation is also independent of the MAIN AF control setting. TRACE A=B 9.6k STA CON RIT/SUB P.C.T SET SUB UTO SB SB MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO MENU TFSET C.IN A/B VFO/CH VFO/M REV SPLIT CLEAR CALL M VFO CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 SAT SATL M/S MULTI CH M.IN MR SATL REV M/S MAIN TRACE VFO/CH 1MHz SG.SEL SCAN CTRL SUB AF A=B VFO/M SEL MAIN SPLIT A/B SUB SQL MG.SEL M VFO M.IN SELECTING A BAND Press [+] or [–] to select your desired band. • Holding down either key changes the bands continuously. CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-20009.6k STA CON RIT/SUB P.C.T SET SUB MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO MENU TFSET C.IN SUB UTO SB SB CALL MAIN CLEAR MULTI CH M.IN MR SATL M/S MAIN SUB A/B VFO/CH VFO/M SEL 1MHz 18 CTRL SG.SEL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN 4 OPERATING BASICS SELECTING A MODE SELECTING A FREQUENCY Press [LSB/ USB/ AUTO], [CW/ FSK/ REV], or [FM/ AM/ NAR]. To select the second mode on each key, press the same key again. For example, each press of [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] toggles between LSB and USB mode. Turn the Tuning control clockwise or press Mic [UP] to increase the frequency. Turn the Tuning control counterclockwise or press Mic [DWN] to decrease the frequency. CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 AUTO LSB USB CLEAR HF/VHE/UHF ALL MO A.N B.C LO/ WIDTH NB/LEVEL AGC/OFF FINE/STEP DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS PWR DELAY KEY ET ENT HI/ SHIFT MEN CLR MAIN SEL 1MHz CTRL 1MHz C.IN CALL VFO/M SEL 1MHz CTRL SG.SEL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO CH1/REC CH2/REC CH3/REC MIC MANUAL LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METER CTCSS/SEL NB/LEVEL AGC/OFF FINE/STEP DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET ENT HI/ SHIFT AUTO LSB USB CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY MEN REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR DISP SEL 1MHz CTRL ENT This transceiver provides many other methods for quickly selecting a frequency. For further information, see “SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY” {page 36}. FRONT PANEL METER The multi-function meter measures the parameters in the table below. The S-meter and FILTER scales appear when the main transceiver is in receive mode, and the PWR meter appears when it is in transmit mode. Each press of [5/ METER] switches among the ALC, SWR, and COMP meters. Peak readings for the S-meter, ALC, SWR, COMP, and PWR functions are held momentarily. Meter RIT/SUB MULTI CH SATL A/B VFO/CH MAIN LEVEL LEVEL What Is Measured? Strength of received signals PWR Transmit output power ALC Automatic level control status SWR Antenna system standing wave ratio M.IN MR M/S SUB PHONES MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO SEND DCS/SEL SHIFT/O FFSET P.C.T SET SUB LEVEL PROC ANT1/2 AT B.C 9.6k STA CON F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL VOX CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT CLEAR HF/VHE/UHF ALL MO PF NB/LEVEL AGC/O FF FINE/STEP HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 TONE/SEL ME TER CTCSS/SEL A.N Turn the MAIN SQL control, when there are no signals present, to select the squelch level at which the background noise is just eliminated; the MAIN band LED will turn off. Many ham operators prefer leaving the MAIN SQL control fully counterclockwise unless operating on a full-carrier mode such as FM. The squelch level for the main transceiver is preset at the factory to approximately 9 o’clock for FM and 11 o’clock for SSB and AM. MAIN M.IN CH1/REC CH2/R EC CH3/REC The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually receiving signals. The higher the selected squelch level, the stronger the signals must be to receive. The appropriate squelch level depends on the ambient RF noise conditions. TFSET SUB AF SQL MG.SEL M VFO You may prefer directly entering a frequency using the numeric keypad if the desired frequency is far from the current frequency. Press [ENT], then press the numeric keys as necessary. For details, see “Direct Frequency Entry” {page 37}. N.R ADJUSTING SQUELCH MENU SG.SEL SCAN CTRL CTRL Press [FUNC], [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] to toggle the Auto Mode Selection for SSB. When it is active, “AUTO” appears. If you change the frequency above or below 9.5 MHz, the transceiver automatically switches modes; LSB for frequencies under 9.5 MHz and USB for frequencies equal to or above 9.5 MHz (HF/ 50 MHz band). As for the 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz, and 1.2 GHz bands, the transceiver automatically changes the operating mode to FM. You can further add the frequency table data to change the mode automatically {page 73}. UTO SB SB 1MHz SEL DISP MAIN TRACE A=B VFO/M SEL MAIN SPLIT A/B SUB VFO/CH REV CW FSK NAR FM AM TX MONI REV M/S AUTO LSB USB CAR MIC FUNC MANUAL FUNC N.R MIC TFSET SATL CH1/REC CH2/REC CH3/REC TONE/SEL METER CTCSS/SEL MULTI CH M.IN MR MAIN LEVEL LEVEL MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO MENU C.IN PHONES SUB UTO SB SB CALL REV CW FSK NAR FM AM RIT/SUB P.C.T SET PF F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT 9.6k STA CON REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B COMP Speech compression level when using the Speech Processor {page 40} FILTER DSP filter width SQL M.IN Note: ◆ The COMP meter functions only when the Speech Processor is ON for SSB, FM, or AM mode. ◆ The PWR indicator shows the output power level as a percentage on the 1.2 GHz band. ◆ The SWR meter works only for ANT 1 and ANT 2 (HF/ 50 MHz band). ◆ Peak Hold readings cannot be deactivated. 19 4 OPERATING BASICS TRANSMITTING 3 Press [PWR/ TX MONI] to complete the setting. For voice communications, press [SEND] or press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. When you finish speaking, press [SEND] again or release Mic [PTT]. Note: You may access Menu No. 23, “FINE TRANSMIT POWER CHANGE STEP”, and select “ON” (press “+”) to change the step size from 5 W to 1 W. To transmit CW, press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch the Break-in function ON, then close the key or keyer paddle. Connect a key or keyer paddle {page 3}, then select CW mode. MICROPHONE GAIN The microphone gain must be adjusted when SSB or AM mode is used without speech processing {pages 28, 29}. 1 Press [MIC/ CAR]. HF/VHE/UHF ALL MO F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL VOX LEVEL PROK ANT1/2 AT SEND PHONES LEVEL CH1/REC CH2/REC CH3/REC N.R LEVEL A.N MANUAL MIC • MAIN B.C LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METER CTCSS/SEL MIC DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS PWR DELAY KEY ET ENT HI/ SHIFT CLR The current microphone gain level appears. The default is 50; the range is from 0 to 100. MEN REV CW FSK NAR FM AM TX MONI NB/LEVEL AGC/OFF FINE/STEP AUTO LSB USB CAR FUNC F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROK ANT1/2 SEND AT CAR HF/VHE/UHF ALL MO SEL POWER PF 1MHz DISP CTRL MIC F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL VOX TX MONI LEVEL PROK ANT1/2 AT SEND PHONES MAIN LEVEL CH1/REC CH2/REC CH3/REC N.R LEVEL A.N PWR MIC MANUAL B.C DELAY KEY For a detailed explanation on transmitting, see “BASIC COMMUNICATIONS”, beginning on page 28. LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METER CTCSS/SEL FUNC POWER PF POWER PF NB/LEVEL AGC/OFF FINE/STEP DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS AUTO LSB USB CAR MIC PWR DELAY KEY ET ENT HI/ SHIFT MEN REV CW FSK NAR FM AM TX MONI CLR SEL 1MHz DISP CTRL Note: When using AM, CW, or FSK mode, you may adjust the carrier level. In general, adjust the level so that the ALC meter reads within the limits of the ALC zone. For the adjustment procedures, refer to the instructions for each mode in “TRANSMITTING” {page 39}. 2 Press [SEND] or press and hold Mic [PTT]. SELECTING TRANSMIT POWER 3 SSB: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reflects your voice level, but does not exceed the ALC limit. It is wise to select a lower transmit power if communication is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. When operating from battery power, selecting a lower transmit power allows you more operating time before a charge is necessary. This transceiver allows you to change the transmit power even while transmitting. 1 Press [PWR/ TX MONI]. • • The MAIN band LED lights red. AM: While speaking into the microphone, adjust the MULTI/ CH control so that the calibrated power meter slightly reflects your voice level. CW, FSK: While transmitting, adjust the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reflects the carrier level within the ALC zone. The current transmit power appears. MULTI CH CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 CLEAR CAR 9.6k STA CON RIT/SUB P.C.T SET SUB MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN HF/VHE/UHF ALL MO POWER PF PHONES LEVEL CH1/REC CH2/REC CH3/REC N.R A.N PWR MIC M.IN MR M/S LEVEL MANUAL B.C DELAY KEY TFSET MAIN MAIN LO/ WIDTH TONE/SEL METER CTCSS/SEL MIC PWR DELAY KEY ET ENT HI/ SHIFT CLR SUB A/B VFO/CH VFO/M MEN SEL 1MHz REV CW FSK NAR FM AM TX MONI NB/LEVEL AGC/OFF FINE/STEP DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS AUTO LSB USB CAR FUNC TX MONI MENU MULTI CH SATL LEVEL PROK ANT1/2 AT SEND C.IN F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL VOX QUICK MEMO CALL MIC UTO SB SB CTRL SG.SEL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN SEL 1MHz DISP CTRL 4 Press [SEND] or release Mic [PTT]. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power. MULTI CH CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 CLEAR RIT/SUB MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO CALL TFSET C.IN MENU SATL M/S MAIN SUB A/B VFO/CH VFO/M SEL 1MHz • 20 CTRL SG.SEL SCAN MG.SEL M VFO REV SPLIT TRACE MAIN 5 Press [MIC/ CAR]. MULTI CH M.IN MR The MAIN band LED lights green or turns off, depending on the MAIN SQL control setting. For FM mode, access Menu No. 41 {page 28} and select “L” (low), “M” (medium), or “H” (high). 9.6k STA CON P.C.T SET SUB UTO SB SB • SUB AF A=B SQL M.IN The selectable range differs, depending on the current band and mode. Note: When using the optional MC-90 microphone in FM mode, select “H” (high) microphone gain. The microphone sensitivity is low in FM mode. This may cause insufficient modulation. For other microphones, select either “L” (low) or “M” (medium). MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? QUICK MENU Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than through the physical controls of the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize the various timings, settings, and programming functions on this transceiver to meet your needs without using many controls and switches. Because the number of functions this transceiver provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items in each Menu. If you find accessing desired Menu Nos. to be too time consuming, use the Quick Menu to create your own customized, abbreviated Menu. You can then add those Menu Nos. which you frequently use, to the Quick Menu. Copying Menu Nos. to the Quick Menu has no effect on the Menu. MENU A/ MENU B PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU This transceiver has two menus: Menu A and Menu B. These menus contain identical functions and can be configured independently. The transceiver, therefore, allows you to switch between two different environments quickly and easily. For example, you can configure Menu A with one set of transmit signal characteristics, DSP settings, programmable keys, frequency steps, etc., and Menu B with a completely different set. By switching from Menu A to Menu B, you can instantly change the Menu configuration and button assignment to suit your current operating style. Or, two operators may share a single transceiver by dedicating one Menu to each operator. Both operators can always enjoy their own configuration. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the desired Menu No. 3 Press QUICK MEMO [M.IN]. • A star appears, indicating that the Menu item has been added to the Quick Menu. • MENU ACCESS 1 Press [MENU]. • The Menu No. and setting appear on the main dot-matrix display, and the explanation of the menu appears on the sub dot-matrix display. To remove the item from the Quick Menu, press QUICK MEMO [M.IN] again. 4 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Note: You cannot add the sub menu No. to the Quick Menu. Press [MAIN] to go back to the main menu No., then press QUICK MEMO [M.IN] to add the menu No. to the Quick Menu. USING THE QUICK MENU 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [A/B] to select Menu A or Menu B. • 2 Press [1MHz/ SEL]. • “MHz” appears. “A” or “B” appears, indicating which Menu is selected. 3 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the desired Menu No. • • Each time you change the Menu No., a different scrolling message appears on the sub dot-matrix display, describing the Menu No. You will see “PUSH SUB” if there are submenus in the Menu No. Pressing [SUB] allows you to select from among the submenus. Press [MAIN] to exit the sub-menu selection. 4 Press [+], [–], Mic [UP], or Mic [DWN] to select a parameter. 3 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the desired Quick Menu No. 4 Press [+], [–], Mic [UP], or Mic [DWN] to change the current setting for the selected Menu No. 5 Press [MENU] to exit Quick Menu mode. Note: If the Quick Menu has not been programmed, turning the MULTI/ CH control in step 3 causes “CHECK” to be output in Morse code. 5 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. 21 5 MENU SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION Group Operator Interface Tuning Control Memory Channel Scan Operation Menu No. Function Selections Default Ref. Page OFF/ 1 to 4 75 00 Display brightness OFF, 1: minimum, 4: maximum 01 Key illumination ON/ OFF ON 75 02 Tuning control change per revolution 500/ 1000 1000 38 03 Tuning with MULTI/ CH control ON/ OFF ON 37 04 Rounds off VFO frequencies changed by using the MULTI/ CH control ON/ OFF ON 37 05 Frequency step size for the MULTI/ CH control for AM mode in the AM broadcast band 9 kHz/ 10 kHz See Reference Page 37 06 Memory Channel Press SUB to access the sub-menu – 06A Memory-VFO split operation ON/ OFF OFF 60 06B Tunable (ON) or fixed (OFF) memory channel frequencies ON/ OFF OFF 60 07 Program scan partially slowed ON/ OFF OFF 66 08 Slow down frequency range for the Program scan 100/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500 Hz Not fixed 66 09 Program scan hold ON/ OFF OFF 67 10 Scan resume method Time-operated/ Carrier-operated operated 11 Visual scan range 31/ 61/ 91/ 181 channels channels 12 Beep output level OFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximum OFF, 1 to 9 74 13 TX sidetone volume OFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximum OFF, 1 to 9 30 14 DRU-3 playback volume OFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximum OFF, 1 to 9 89 15 VS-3 playback volume OFF, 1: minimum, 9: maximum OFF, 1 to 9 91 0/ 1/ 2 78 ON/ OFF OFF 78 Monitor Sound Time- 61 67 69 Audio output configuration for SP2 or headphone SP1 (R): Main/ Sub Mix SP2 (L) : Main/ Sub Mix SP1 (R): 1/4 Main + Sub Mix SP2 (L) : Main + 1/4 Sub Mix SP1 (R): Sub SP2 (L) : Main 16 Speaker Output 17 22 Reverses the EXT. SP1 and EXT. SP2 (the headphone jack L/R channels) audio output. 5 MENU SETUP Group Menu No. RX Antenna 18 Enable an input from HF RX ANT connector 19 S-meter squelch for FM mode S-meter Squelch Function 19A Enable S-meter squelch for FM mode 19B Hang time for S-meter squelch Selections Default Ref. Page ON/ OFF OFF 73 Press SUB to access the sub-menu – ON/ OFF OFF 78 OFF/ 125/ 250/ 500 ms OFF 78 OFF/ H BOOST/ F PASS/ B BOOST/ CONVEN/ USER OFF 77 OFF/ H BOOST/ F PASS/ B BOOST/ CONVEN/ USER OFF 41 2.0/ 2.2/ 2.4/ 2.6/ 2.8/ 3.0 kHz 2.4 kHz 41 ON/ OFF OFF 38 OFF/ 3/ 5/ 10/ 20/ 30 minutes OFF 78 DSP RX equalizer OFF : Flat H BOOST : High boost 20 F PASS : Formant pass B BOOST : Bass boost DSP Equalizer CONVEN : Conventional U SER : Flat (Reserved) DSP TX equalizer OFF : Flat H BOOST : High boost 21 F PASS : Formant pass B BOOST : Bass boost CONVEN : Conventional USER : Flat (Reserved) DSP Filter 22 DSP TX filter bandwidth for SSB or AM Fine Tuning 23 Fine transmit power tuning TOT 24 Time-Out-Timer Transverter 25 Transverter frequency display OFF/ ON OFF 78 Antenna Tuner 26 TX hold when AT complete the tuning OFF/ ON OFF 72 27 In-line AT while receiving OFF/ ON OFF 73 28 Linear amplifier control Linear Amplifier – 28A Linear amplifier control relay for HF band OFF/ 1/ 2 OFF 76 28B Linear amplifier control relay for 50 MHz band OFF/ 1/ 2 OFF 76 28C Linear amplifier control relay for 144 MHz band OFF/ 1/ 2 OFF 76 28D Linear amplifier control relay for 430 (440) MHz band OFF/ 1/ 2 OFF 76 28E Linear amplifier control relay for 1.2 GHz band OFF/ 1/ 2 OFF 76 29 Message Playback Press SUB to access the sub-menu Voice and CW message playback 29A Repeat the playback 29B Interval time for repeating the playback Press SUB to access the sub-menu – OFF/ ON OFF 44, 90 0 to 60 seconds (in steps of 1 second) 10 sec. 44, 90 23 5 MENU SETUP Group CW FSK Menu No. Function Selections Default 30 Keying priority over playback OFF/ ON OFF 31 CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency 32 CW rise time 33 CW keying dot, dash weight ratio 34 400 to 1000 Hz (in steps of 50 Hz) 800 Hz 30 6 ms 77 AUTO/ 2.5 to 4.0 (in steps of 0.1 ) Auto 42 Reverse CW keying auto weight ratio OFF/ ON OFF 42 35 Bug key mode OFF/ ON OFF 43 36 Auto CW TX in SSB mode OFF/ ON OFF 44 37 Frequency correction for changing SSB to CW OFF/ ON OFF 44 38 FSK shift 170/ 200/ 425/ 850 Hz 170 Hz 51 39 FSK keying polarity NORMAL/ INVERSE Normal 51 40 FSK tone frequency 1275/ 2125 Hz 2125 Hz 51 41 Mic gain for FM 42 Sub-tone mode for FM 43 LOW/ MIDDLE/ HIGH LOW 51 BURST/ CONT See reference page 28 Auto repeater offset OFF/ ON ON 33 44 TX hold: 1750 Hz tone OFF/ ON OFF 34 45 DTMF functions Press SUB to access the sub-menu 33 45A DTMF number memory select Press SUB to access the sub-menu – 45B TX speed for stored DTMF number 45C Pause duration for stored DTMF number 45D Enable Mic remote control 46 MAIN/ SUB band: Internal TNC 47 Data transfer speed: Internal TNC 48 DCD sensing band 49 P. C. T. (PacketCluster Tune) mode 50 Packet configuration TNC 24 44 1/ 2/ 4/ 6 ms FM DTMF Ref. Page 50A Packet filter bandwidth 50B SLOW/ FAST 100/ 250/ 500/ 750/ 1000/ 1500/ 2000 ms Fast 500 ms 76 OFF/ ON OFF MAIN/ SUB SUB 1200/9600 bps TNC BAND/ MAIN & SUB AUTO/ MANUAL 76 1200 bps 50 TNC band 50 Manual 53 Press SUB to access the sub-menu – OFF/ ON OFF 50 AF input level for Packet 0 to 9 (in steps of 1) 50 50C Main band AF output level for packet operation 0 to 9 (in steps of 1) 50 50D Sub band AF output level for packet operation 0 to 9 (in steps of 1) 50 50E MAIN/ SUB band; External TNC MAIN/ SUB Main 50 50F Data transfer speed: External TNC 1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps 5 MENU SETUP Group Menu No. Function 51A Front panel PF key OFF/ A.N./ B.C./ N.R./ NB/ ANT 1/2/ 1MHz/ CTRL/ CALL/ CLR/ FINE/ CH3/ CH2/ CH1/ CW TUNE/ M.IN/ M>VFO/ SCAN/ Voice 1 A=B/ VFO/M/ A/B/ TF-SET/ SPLIT/ Q M.IN/ Q MR/ DSP MONI/ RX MONI/ VOICE2/ VOICE1/ MENU 00-62 51B Microphone PF1 key Same as 51A A/B 77 51C Microphone PF2 key Same as 51A Split 77 51D Microphone PF3 key Same as 51A VFO/ M 77 51E Microphone PF4 key Same as 51A RX 77 Monitor 52 Split frequency transfer in master/ slave operation OFF/ ON OFF 53 Permit to write the transferred Split frequencies to the target VFOs. OFF/ ON OFF 54 TX inhibit OFF/ ON OFF 55 Packet communication mode OFF/ ON OFF 56 COM port communication speed 4800/ 9600/19200/ 38400/ 57600 bps 9600 bps 57 APO (Auto Power Off) function OFF/ 60/120/ 180 minutes OFF 58 RC-2000 font in easy operation mode FONT1/ FONT2 Font1 59 RC-2000 panel/ dot-matrix display contrast 1 to 16 (in steps of 1) 60 Display mode for RM-2000 NEGATIVE/ POSITIVE Positive 61 Repeater function Packet APO RC-2000 Configuration TS-2000 Repeater Functions Ref. Page Press SUB to access the sub-menu PF keys TX Inhibit Default PF key assignment 51 Master/ Slave operation Selections OFF OFF/ ON OFF 000 to 999 000 Acknowledgement signal in external remote control mode OFF/ ON OFF External remote control OFF/ ON OFF Repeater mode select 61B Repeater TX hold 61C Remote control ID code 61D 61E 75 Press SUB to access the sub-menu OFF/ LOCKED/ CROSS 61A 72 25 5 MENU SETUP Group Menu No. Selections Default Ref. Page Sky Command II+ configuration Press SUB to access the sub-menu 62A Commander callsign for Sky Command II+ Input a callsign for the Commander NO CALL 83 62B Transporter callsign for Sky Command II+ Input a callsign for the Transporter NO CALL 83 62C Sky Command II+ tone frequency 38 CTCSS tones 88.5 Hz 83 62D Sky Command II+ communication speed 1200/ 9600 bps 1200 bps 83 62E Sky Command II+ mode OFF/ CLIENT/ COMMAND/ T-PORTER OFF 83 62 Sky Command II+ Function – ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST Function Menu No. Function AMPLIFIER Linear amplifier control relay for HT band Linear amplifier control relay for 50 MHz band Linear amplifier control relay for 144 MHz band Linear amplifier control relay for 430(440) MHz band Linear amplifier control relay for 1.2 GHz band DSP FILTER 28A 28B 28C 28E 27 26 BEEP FUNCTION Beep output level DTMF number memory select Pause duration for stored DTMF number TX speed for stored DTMF number 12 Auto repeater offset Enable S-meter squelch for FM mode Hang time for S-meter squelch Mic gain for FM Sub-tone mode for FM TX hold: 1750 Hz tone CW Auto CW TX in SSB mode Bug key mode CW keying dot, dash weight ratio CW rise time CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency Keying priority over playback Reverse CW keying auto weight ratio Reverse CW keying auto weight ratio 26 45A 45C 45B 43 19A 19B 41 42 44 FSK 36 35 33 32 31 30 34 34 DATA TRANSFER Permit to write the transferred Split frequencies to the target VFOs. Split frequency transfer in master/ slave operation 20 21 22 FM 18 ANTENNA TUNER In-line AT while receiving TX hold when AT completes the tuning DSP RX equalizer DSP TX equalizer DSP TX filter bandwidth for SSB or AM DTMF 28D ANTENNA Enable an input from HF RX ANT connector Menu No. 53 52 FSK keying polarity FSK shift FSK tone frequency 39 38 40 LCD Display brightness Key illumination 00 01 MEMORY FUNCTION Memory-VFO split operation Tunable (ON) or fixed (OFF) memory channel frequencies MESSAGE PLAYBACK Interval time for repeating the playback Repeat the playback 06A 06B 29B 29A 5 MENU SETUP Function Menu No. Function TNC PF KEYS Front panel PF key Microphone PF1 key Microphone PF2 key Microphone PF3 key Microphone PF4 key 51A 51B 51C 51D 51E POWER CONTROL Fine transmit power tuning 23 POWER ON/ OFF APO (Auto Power Off) function 57 REMOTE CONTROL Enable Mic remote control Display mode for RC-2000 RC-2000 font in easy operation mode RC-2000 panel/ Dot-matrix display contrast 45D 60 58 59 REPEATER Acknowledgement signal in external remote control mode External remote control Remote control ID code Repeater mode select Repeater TX hold AF input level for Packet COM port communication speed Data transfer speed: External TNC Data transfer speed: Internal TNC DCD sensing band Main band AF output level for packet operation MAIN/ SUB band; External TNC MAIN/ SUB band: Internal TNC Packet communication mode Packet filter bandwidth P. C. T. (PacketCluster Tune) mode Sub band AF output level for packet operation 50B 56 50F 47 48 50C 50E 46 55 50A 49 50D TRANSMISSION CONTROL Time-out Timer TX inhibit 24 54 TRANSVERTER 61D 61E 61C 61A 61B SCAN Program scan hold Program scan with slow down mode Slow down frequency range for the Program scan Scan resume method Visual scan range Menu No. 09 07 08 10 11 SKY COMMAND II+ Commander callsign for Sky Command 2+ Sky Command II+ communication speed 62A 62D Sky Command II+ mode 62E Sky Command 2+ tone frequency Transporter callsign for Sky Command II+ 62C 62B Transverter frequency display 25 TUNING CONTROL Frequency correction for changing SSB to CW Frequency step size for the MULTI/ CH control for AM mode in the AM broadcast band Rounds off VFO frequencies changed by using the MULTI/ CH control Tuning control change per revolution Tuning with MULTI/ CH control 37 05 04 02 03 VOLUME CONTROL Beep output level DRU-3 playback volume TX sidetone volume VS-3 playback volume 12 14 13 15 SPEAKER Audio output configuration for EXT. SP2 or headphone Reverse output for EXT. SP2 or headphone 16 17 27 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION FM TRANSMISSION SSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF Amateur bands. Compared with other voice modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth for communications. SSB also allows long distance communications with minimum transmit power. FM is a common mode for communicating on VHF or UHF frequencies. Many amateur radio operators use their portable radios and mobile transceivers in FM mode. You can also utilize repeaters to reach your friends when they are outside your antenna coverage. Although FM requires a wider bandwidth when compared to SSB or AM mode, it has the finest audio quality among these modes. When combined with the full-quieting aspect of FM signals, which suppress background noise on the frequency, FM can be the best method for maintaining regular schedules with 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 [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] to select either lower or upper sideband mode. • “LSB” or “USB” appears to show which sideband is selected. 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 [MIC/ CAR] to activate the Microphone Gain Adjust. • The current gain level appears. 3 Press [SEND], or press and hold Mic [PTT]. 4 Press [SEND], or press and hold Mic [PTT]. • The MAIN band LED lights red. • Refer to “VOX” {page 29} for information on automatic TX/RX switching. • The MAIN band LED lights red. • Refer to “VOX” {page 39} for information on automatic TX/RX switching. 4 Speak into the microphone in your normal tone and level of voice. • Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end. • You can switch the Microphone Gain for FM between low, medium, and high by using Menu No. 41. Low is usually appropriate; however, select high if other stations report that your modulation is weak. The MULTI/ CH control has no effect in FM mode. 5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reflects your 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 too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility 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 to receive mode. • The MAIN band LED lights green or turns off, depending on the MAIN SQL setting. 7 Press [MIC/ CAR] to quit the Microphone Gain Adjust. Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS”, beginning on page 37, for information on additional useful operation functions. 28 5 Press [SEND] or release Mic [PTT] to return to receive mode. • The MAIN band LED lights green or turns off, depending on the MAIN SQL setting. Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS”, beginning on page 37, for additional information on useful operation functions. 6 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS AM TRANSMISSION NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its own advantages. Although long distance DX contacts may be less common while using AM, the superior audio quality characteristic of AM operation is one reason why some hams prefer this mode. When operating in FM mode, you can select wide or narrow bandwidth operation. The table below shows the RX IF filter bandwidth and TX deviation combination for each operating mode. The bandwidth selection is crucial to avoid audio distortion or insufficient intelligibility that the other station will encounter. When looking for others operating on AM, check the following frequencies first: 3885 kHz, 7290 kHz, 14286 kHz, 21390 kHz, and 29000 ~ 29200 kHz 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 AM mode. • “AM” appears. Mode RX IF Filter TX Deviation FM FMN Wide Narrow1 Wide Narrow K-type: Main transceiver only. All E-types: Main transceiver and sub-receiver. 1 Press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select FM mode. 2 Press [FUNC], [FM/ AM/ NAR] to toggle the selection between Wide and Narrow. • “FM” or “FMN” appears to indicate which bandwidth is selected. 3 Press [MIC/ CAR] to activate the Microphone Gain 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 on automatic TX/RX switching. 5 Speak into the microphone and adjust the MULTI/ CH control so that the calibrated power meter slightly reflects your voice level. • Speak in your normal tone and level of voice. Speaking too close to the microphone or too loudly may increase distortion and reduce intelligibility at the receiving end. • You may want to use the Speech Processor. Refer to “SPEECH PROCESSOR” {page 40} for details. NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR AM When receiving AM on the main transceiver, you can further decrease the bandwidth to eliminate interferences. However, the TX deviation of AM is not affected by this selection. 1 Press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select AM mode on the main transceiver. 2 Press [FUNC], [FM/ AM/ NAR] to toggle the selection between Normal and Narrow. • “AM” or “AMN” appears to indicate which IF bandwidth is selected for the main transceiver. 6 Press [SEND] or release Mic [PTT] to return to receive mode. • The MAIN band LED lights green or turns off, depending on the MAIN SQL setting. 7 Press [MIC/ CAR] to quit the Microphone Gain Adjust. Refer to “COMMUNICATING AIDS”, beginning on page 37, for information on additional useful operation functions. Note: If necessary, adjust the carrier level before speaking into the microphone. Press [FUNC], [MIC/ CAR] to enter the adjustment mode. While transmitting only carrier signals, turn the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter just begins to indicate. Press [FUNC], [MIC/ CAR] again to complete the adjustment. 29 6 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS CW TRANSMISSION AUTO ZERO-BEAT CW operators know that this mode is very reliable when communicating under worst conditions. It may be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being equally as useful in poor conditions. These modes, however, do not have the long history of service nor the simplicity that CW provides. Use Auto Zero-beat before transmitting to tune in a CW station. Auto Zero-beat automatically and exactly matches your transmit frequency with the station you are receiving. Neglecting to do this will reduce your chances of being heard by the other station. This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that supports a variety of functions. For details on using these functions, refer to “ELECTRONIC KEYER” {page 42}. 1 Press [FUNC], [RIT/ CW TUNE] to start Auto Zero-beat. • “CW TUNE” appears. • Your transmit frequency automatically changes so that the pitch of the received signal exactly matches the TX sidetone/ RX pitch frequency that you have selected. Refer to “TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY” {below}. • When matching is completed, “CW TUNE” disappears. • If matching is unsuccessful, the previous frequency is restored. If necessary, refer to “OPERATING BASICS”, beginning on page 18, for details on how to receive. 1 Select the operating frequency. 2 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode. • • “CW” appears. To precisely tune in another station, use Auto Zero-beat. Refer to “AUTO ZERO-BEAT” {below}. 3 Press [SEND]. 2 To quit Auto Zero-beat, press [FUNC], [RIT/ CW TUNE] or [CLR]. Note: • The MAIN band LED lights red. ◆ • Refer to “CW BREAK-IN” {page 42} for information on automatic TX/ RX switching. You cannot start Auto Zero-beat if you have selected 1.0 kHz or wider for the DSP filter bandwidth. ◆ When using Auto Zero-beat, the matching error is within ±50 Hz in most cases. ◆ Auto Zero-beat may fail if the keying speed of the target station is too slow or when some interference is present. ◆ When RIT function is ON, only RIT frequencies changes to make Auto Zero-beat adjustment. 4 Begin sending. • As you transmit, you should hear a sidetone that lets you monitor your own transmission. Refer to “TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY” {below}. 5 Press [SEND] to return to receive mode. • The MAIN band LED lights green or turns off, depending on the MAIN SQL setting. Note: You may adjust the carrier level when necessary. Press [FUNC], [MIC/ CAR] to enter the adjustment mode. With the key down, turn the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reads within the ALC zone but does not exceed the upper ALC zone limit. Press [FUNC], [MIC/ CAR] again to complete the adjustment. TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY As you send CW, you will hear tones from the transceiver speaker. These are called transmit (TX) sidetones. Listening to these tones, you can monitor what you are transmitting. You may also use the tones to ensure that your key contacts are closing, the keyer is functioning, or to practice sending without actually putting a signal on the air. Receive pitch refers to the frequency of CW that you hear after tuning in a CW station. On this transceiver, the frequency of the sidetone and receive pitch are equal and selectable. Access Menu No. 31 to select the frequency that is most comfortable for you. The selectable range is from 400 Hz to 1000 Hz in steps of 50 Hz. To change the volume of the TX sidetone, access Menu No. 13. The selections range from 1 to 9 and OFF. Note: The position of the MAIN AF and SUB AF controls does not affect the volume of the TX sidetone. 30 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION TF-SET (TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SET) Usually you can communicate with other stations using a single frequency for receiving and transmitting. In this case, you select only one frequency on either VFO A or VFO B. However, there are cases where you must select one frequency for receiving and a different frequency for transmitting. This requires the use of two VFOs. This is referred to as “split-frequency operation”. One typical case which requires this type of operation is when you use an FM repeater {page 22}. Another typical case is when you call a rare DX station. TF-SET allows you to temporarily switch your transmit frequency and receive frequency. Canceling this function immediately restores the original transmit and receive frequencies. By activating TFSET, you can listen on your transmit frequency, and change it while listening. This allows you to check whether or not the newly selected transmit frequency is free of interference. When a rare or desirable DX station is heard, that operator may immediately get many simultaneous responses. Often, such a station is lost under the noise and confusion of many calling stations. If you find that you are suddenly being called by many operators, it is your responsibility to control the situation. You may announce that you will be “listening up 5 (kHz, from your present transmit frequency)”, or “listening down between 5 and 10 (kHz)”. 1 Press [MAIN], [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B on the main transceier. • “tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select an operating frequency. • The frequency selected at this point will be used for transmitting. • To copy the selected VFO frequency to the other VFO, press [A=B]. 3 Press [A/B] to select the other VFO. 4 Select an operating frequency. • 2 Press and hold [TF-SET]. 3 While holding down [TF-SET], change the operating frequency by turning the Tuning control or by pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • • You are now receiving again on your original receive frequency. Successfully contacting a DX station in a pileup often depends on making a well-timed call on a clear frequency. That is, it is important to select a relatively clear transmit frequency and to transmit at the exact instant when the DX station is listening but the majority of the group aren’t transmitting. Switch your receive and transmit frequencies by using TF-SET and listen. You will soon learn the rhythm of the DX station and the pileup. The more proficient you become at using this function, the more DX stations you will contact. Note: ◆ If you press [FUNC], [ATT/ F LOCK] to lock the operating frequency before using TF-SET, pressing an incorrect button by mistake retains the original receive frequency. ◆ TF-SET is disabled while transmitting. ◆ If you have recalled a memory channel (excluding CH 290 to 299), you cannot change the recalled frequency using the Tuning control. To enable the Tuning control, access Menu No. 06B and select “ON”. Pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN] after recalling a memory channel changes the memory channels. “SPLIT” appears. ◆ ◆ • The transceiver receives on the frequency that you select, but the frequency shown on the sub-display stays unchanged. 4 Release [TF-SET]. The frequency selected on this VFO will be used for receiving. 5 Press [SPLIT]. • 1 Configure split-frequency operation as explained in the previous section. An RIT frequency shift is not added; however, an XIT frequency shift is added to the transmit frequency. Each press of [A/B] reverses the receive and transmit frequencies. 6 To quit split-frequency operation, press [SPLIT] again. • “SPLIT” disappears. If you access Menu No. 06A and select “ON”, you can recall a memory channel to use for either receiving or transmitting. For more information, refer to “MemoryVFO Split Operation” {page 60} under “MEMORY FEATURES”. Note: You cannot perform SPLIT operation on the sub-receiver; it has only one VFO. 31 7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS ■ Selecting an Offset Direction FM REPEATER OPERATION When using FM mode, you may access a repeater to enjoy long distance communications. Repeaters, which are often installed and maintained by radio clubs, are usually located on mountain tops or other elevated locations. Generally they operate at higher ERP (Effective Radiated Power) than a typical station. This combination of elevation and high ERP allows communications in FM over much greater distances than FM communications without using repeaters. Most repeaters use a receive and transmit frequency pair with an offset. In addition, some repeaters must receive a tone from the transceiver before it allows access. 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 local repeater reference. This transceiver provides the following three methods for programming two separate frequencies: • Using the Split-Frequency function {page 31} • Programming an offset (29, 50, 144, 430 (440) MHz and 1.2 GHz bands) • Storing in a Split-Frequency channel {page 59} Note: ◆ When programming two separate frequencies using two VFOs, be sure to select FM mode on both VFOs. ◆ When operating through a repeater, over deviation caused by speaking too loudly into the microphone can cause your signal to “talk-off” (break up) through the repeater. 29.520 MHz 88.5 Hz 29.620 MHz 29.620 MHz 29.520 MHz 88.5 Hz 1 Select a receive frequency. 2 Press [0/ SHIFT/ OFFSET] to switch the offset direction. • Select whether the transmit frequency will be higher (+) or lower (–) than the receive frequency. • “+” or “–” appears to indicate which offset direction is selected. • To program –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 the allowable range, transmitting is inhibited. Use one of the following methods to bring the transmit frequency within the band limits: • Move the receive frequency further inside the band. • Change the offset direction. Note: ◆ You can only change the offset direction while in FM mode. ◆ While using an odd-split memory channel for transmitting, you cannot change the offset direction. ■ Selecting an Offset Frequency To access a repeater which requires an odd-split frequency pair, change the offset frequency from the default which is used by most repeaters. The default offset frequencies are as follows. Band 144 MHz PROGRAMMING AN OFFSET U. S. and Others Europe ±600 kHz 430 (440) MHz ±5.0 MHz 1.2 GHz (Opt.) ±12.0 MHz ±1.6 MHz -7.6 MHz ±35.0 MHz - 6.0 MHz As for 29 and 50 MHz bands, the default offset is set to 0 MHz (Simplex). Program the desired offset frequency for these bands. When using the 29, 50, 144, 430 (440) MHz or 1.2 GHz band (TS-2000/ TS-B2000 Optional), selecting a single frequency and an offset is another method for programming two separate frequencies. Unlike the Split-Frequency function, this method requires only a single VFO. 1 Press [FUNC], [0/ SHIFT/ OFFSET]. Note: If you store offset settings in a memory channel, you need not reprogram each time. Refer to “MEMORY FEATURES” {page 58}. 3 Press [FUNC], [0/ SHIFT/ OFFSET] again to complete the setting. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the appropriate offset frequency. • The selectable range is from 0.00 MHz to 59.95 MHz in steps of 50 kHz. All E-types only: If you have selected “ =” for the offset direction, you cannot change the default (–7.6 MHz or –6.0 MHz). 32 7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTING A TONE Some FM repeaters require the transceiver to transmit a subaudible tone to prevent other repeaters on the same frequency from locking each other up. The required tone frequency differs among repeaters. Repeaters also differ in their requirements for either continuous or burst tones. For the appropriate selections for your accessible repeaters, consult your local repeater reference. After completing the tone settings, pressing [SEND] or pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes the transceiver to transmit the selected tone. If you have selected a 1750 Hz tone, press [4/ TONE/ SEL] to transmit the tone without pressing [PTT]. Note: If you store tone settings in a memory channel, you need not reprogram each time. Refer to “MEMORY FEATURES” {page 58}. ■ Activating the Tone Function 1 Confirm that FM mode has been selected on the VFO(s). • When using two VFOs, you must select FM mode on both VFOs. 2 Press [4/ TONE/ SEL] to switch the Tone function ON (or OFF). • “T” appears when the function is ON. No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) 01 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8 02 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 32 203.5 03 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7 04 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1 05 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7 06 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6 07 85.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8 08 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 38 250.3 09 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9 39 1750 10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2 Note: ◆ Use Nos. 01 to 39 shown in the table above when selecting tone frequencies via Computer Control {page XX}. ◆ You can select a tone frequency independent of a CTCSS frequency. ■ Selecting Continuous or Burst Access Menu No. 42 to select “Continuous” or “Burst”. With Continuous selected, the transceiver sends the tone continuously during the transmission. With Burst selected, the transceiver sends a 500 ms tone each time transmission starts. When using the 144, 430 (440) MHz, or 1.2 GHz band, continuous tones are always transmitted, regardless of the selection. ■ Transmitting a 1750 Hz Tone Note: ◆ You cannot use the Tone function with the CTCSS or DCS functions. ◆ You need to activate the Tone function only when selecting one of the 38 standard frequencies. The selection you make here will not affect the transmission of the 1750 Hz tone. ■ Selecting a Tone Frequency 1 Press [FUNC], [4/ TONE/ SEL]. • The current tone frequency appears. The default is 88.5 Hz. Most repeaters in Europe require transceivers to transmit a 1750 Hz tone. With 1750 Hz tone selected, pressing [4/ TONE/ SEL] causes the transceiver to transmit the 1750 Hz tone. Releasing the key ceases transmission of the code. Some repeaters in Europe must receive continuous signals for a certain period of time, following a 1750 Hz tone. This transceiver is capable of remaining in transmit mode for 2 seconds after transmitting the 1750 Hz tone. Access Menu No. 44 and select “ON”. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the appropriate tone frequency. • The available tone frequencies are listed in the following table. 3 Press [FUNC], [4/ TONE/ SEL] to complete the setting. 33 7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS AUTOMATIC REPEATER OFFSET AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) This function automatically selects an offset direction, according to the frequency that you select on the 144 MHz band. The transceiver is programmed for offset directions as shown below. To obtain an up-todate band plan for repeater offset direction, contact your national Amateur Radio association. ASC functions only when you have programmed an offset on the 29, 50, 144, 430 (440) MHz or 1.2 GHz (Optional) band. While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other station. If the station’s signal is strong enough to allow direct contact without a repeater, the ASC indicator on the display starts blinking. Access Menu No. 43 and switch the function ON or OFF. The default is ON. K-type (U.S.A. and Canada versions) This complies with the standard ARRL band plan. Press and hold [TF-SET] for approximately 1 second to switch the function ON. • The [R] indicator appears when the function is ON. 144.0 145.5 146.4 147.0 147.6 145.1 146.0 146.6 147.4 148.0 MHz − − − S: Simplex All E-types (European versions) 145.6 145.8 146.0 MHz 144.0 – • S: Simplex Note: ◆ Automatic Repeater Offset does not function when Reverse is ON. However, pressing [TF-SET] after Automatic Repeater Offset has selected an offset (split) status, exchanges the receive and transmit frequencies. ◆ If you change the offset direction by pressing [0/ SHIFT/ OFFSET] when Automatic Repeater Offset is ON, the Shift direction on the above figure is applied when you change the frequencies. REVERSE FUNCTION After programming an offset on the 29, 50, 144, 430 (440) MHz, and 1.2 GHz (Optional) band, the reverse function exchanges a separate receive and transmit frequency. So, while using a repeater, you can manually check the strength of a signal that you receive directly from the other station. If the station’s signal is strong, both stations should move to a simplex frequency to free up the repeater. Press [TF-SET] to switch the Reverse function ON (or OFF) while the Shift function is active. • “R” appears when the Reverse function is ON. • When direct contact is possible, the [R] indicator blinks. To quit the function, press [TF-SET]. Note: ◆ Pressing Mic [PTT] causes the ASC indicator to stop blinking. ◆ ASC does not function if your transmit and receive frequencies are the same (simplex operation). ◆ ASC does not function while scanning. ◆ Activating ASC while using Reverse switches Reverse OFF. ◆ If you recall a memory channel or the Call channel that has the Reverse status ON, ASC is switched OFF. ◆ ASC causes received audio to be momentarily intermitted every 3 seconds. TONE FREQ. ID SCAN This function scans through all tone frequencies to identify the incoming tone frequency on a received signal. You can use this function to find which tone frequency is required by your local repeater. 1 Press [FUNC], [4/ TONE/ SEL]. • The current tone frequency appears. 2 Press [SCAN/ SG. SEL] to activate the Tone Freq. ID. • When the tone frequency is identified, the identified frequency appears and blinks. • Note: ◆ If pressing [TF-SET] places the transmit frequency outside the allowable range, pressing Mic [PTT] will cause an error beep to sound; transmission will be inhibited. ◆ If pressing [TF-SET] places the receive frequency outside the allowable range, an error beep will sound and reversal will not occur. ◆ Automatic Repeater Offset does not function while Reverse is ON. ◆ You cannot switch Reverse ON or OFF while transmitting. 34 • Press [SCAN/ SG. SEL] while the identified frequency is blinking, to resume scanning. Press [FUNC], [4/ TONE/ SEL] again to quit the function. 7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATONS FM CTCSS OPERATION No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) No. Freq. (Hz) 01 67.0 11 97.4 21 136.5 31 192.8 02 71.9 12 100.0 22 141.3 32 203.5 03 74.4 13 103.5 23 146.2 33 210.7 04 77.0 14 107.2 24 151.4 34 218.1 05 79.7 15 110.9 25 156.7 35 225.7 06 82.5 16 114.8 26 162.2 36 233.6 07 85.4 17 118.8 27 167.9 37 241.8 08 88.5 18 123.0 28 173.8 38 250.3 09 91.5 19 127.3 29 179.9 10 94.8 20 131.8 30 186.2 You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific persons. When using FM mode, the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. A CTCSS tone is subaudible and is selectable from among the 38 standard tone frequencies. Select the same CTCSS tone as the other stations in your group. You will not hear calls from stations other than those using the same CTCSS tone. Note: CTCSS does not cause your conversation to be private. It only relieves you from listening to unwanted conversations. 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. • “tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select a band. 3 Select an operating frequency. 4 Press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select FM mode. • “FM” appears. 5 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch. 6 Press [6/ CTCSS/ SEL] to switch the CTCSS function ON (or OFF). • “CT” appears when the function is ON. You will hear calls only when the selected tone is received. To answer the call, press [SEND] or press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone. Skip steps 7 and 8 if you have already programmed the appropriate CTCSS frequency. Note: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ When using split-frequency operation, select FM mode on both VFOs to use CTCSS. Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table above when selecting CTCSS frequencies via Computer Control {page XX}. You can select a CTCSS frequency independent of a tone frequency. You cannot use the CTCSS function with the Tone or DCS functions. CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN 7 Press [FUNC], [6/ CTCSS/ SEL]. • The current CTCSS frequency appears. The default CTCSS frequency is 88.5 Hz. 8 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the appropriate CTCSS frequency. • The selectable CTCSS frequencies are listed in the following table. 9 Press [FUNC], [6/ CTCSS/ SEL] to complete the setting. This function scans through all CTCSS frequencies to identify the incoming CTCSS frequency on a received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the CTCSS frequency that the other persons in your group are using. 1 Press [FUNC], [6/ CTCSS/ SEL]. • The current CTCSS frequency appears. 2 Press [SCAN/ SG. SEL] to activate the CTCSS Freq. ID scan. • “C T” blinks and every CTCSS tone frequency is scanned. When the CTCSS frequency is identified, the transceiver stops scanning and the identified frequency is displayed. • • Press [SCAN/ SG. SEL] to resume scanning. Press [FUNC], [6/ CTCSS/ SEL] to quit the scanning. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. 35 7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS FM DCS OPERATION Digital Code Squelch (DCS) is another FM application which allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls. It functions the same way as CTCSS. The only differences are the encode/ decode method and the number of selectable codes. For DCS, you can select from 104 different codes listed in the table below. 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. • “tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select a band. Note: You cannot use DCS with the Tone or CTCSS functions. DCS CODE ID SCAN This function scans through all DCS codes to identify the incoming DCS code on a received signal. You may find this useful when you cannot recall the DCS code that the other persons in your group are using. 1 Press [FUNC], [•/ DCS/SEL]. • The current DCS code appears. 3 Select an operating frequency. 4 Press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select FM mode. • You will hear calls only when the selected code is received. To answer the call, press [SEND] or press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone. Skip steps 7 to 9 if you have already programmed the appropriate DCS code. “FM” appears. 5 Turn the SQL control to adjust the squelch. 6 Press [•/ DCS/SEL] to switch the DCS function ON (or OFF). • “DCS” appears when the function is ON. 2 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to activate the DCS Code ID scan. • “DCS” blinks and every DCS code is scanned. When the DCS code is identified, the transceiver stops scanning and the identified DCS ID is displayed. • • 7 Press [FUNC], [•/ DCS/SEL]. • The current DCS code appears and blinks. The default is 023. Note: Received signals are audible while scanning is in progress. 8 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the appropriate DCS code. • The available DCS codes are listed in the following table. 9 Press [FUNC], [•/ DCS/SEL] again to complete the setting. 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 36 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to resume scanning. Press [FUNC], [•/ DCS/SEL] to quit scanning. 731 732 734 743 754 COMMUNICATING AIDS RECEIVING SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY In addition to turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic [UP]/[DWN], there are several other ways to select your frequency. This section describes additional methods of frequency selection that may save your time and effort. ■ Using 1 MHz Steps Pressing [+]/ [–] on the front panel changes Amateur bands. You can also use the MULTI/ CH control to change the operating frequency in steps of 1 MHz. 1 Press [1MHz/ SEL]. • “MHz” appears. ■ Direct Frequency Entry When the desired frequency is far removed from the current frequency, directly entering a frequency from the numeric keypad is usually the fastest method. 1 Press [ENT]. • “- - - . - - - . - - ” appears. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control. • Clockwise increases the frequency, counterclockwise decreases the frequency. 3 Press [1MHz/ SEL] to exit the function. • 2 Press the numeric keys ([0] to [9]) to enter your desired frequency. • • • • Pressing [ENT] fills the remaining digits (the digits you did not enter) with 0 and completes entry. To select 1.85 MHz for example, press [0], [0], [0], [1], [8], [5], then press [ENT] to complete the input (7 key strokes). To shorten the key strokes, you can also use [•] as MHz. Press [1], [•] (MHz), [8], [5], then press [ENT] to complete the input (5 key strokes). If you prefer to change the frequency in steps of 100 kHz or 500 kHz steps rather than 1 MHz, press [FUNC], [1MHz/ SEL] then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select 100 kHz or 500 kHz. Note: Even if 100 kHz or 500 kHz is selected for the [1MHz] key, the MHz icon appears. ■ Quick QSY To move up or down the frequency quickly, use the MULTI/ CH control. Turning this control changes the operating frequency in steps of 5 kHz for SSB/ CW/ FSK and 10 kHz for FM/ AM (below 60 MHz). • If you want to change the default frequency step size, press [FUNC], [9/ FINE/ STEP]. Select 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz or 100 kHz for FM/ AM, and 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, or 10 kHz for the other modes. The default step size is 5 kHz for SSB/ CW/ FSK/ AM and 10 kHz for FM (below 60 MHz). • When changing the operating frequency by using the MULTI/ CH control, frequencies are rounded such that new frequencies are multiples of the frequency step size. To cancel this function, access Menu No. 04 and select OFF (default is ON). • Within the AM broadcast band, the step size automatically defaults to the frequency step value in Menu No. 5. This step size can be switched between 9 kHz (ON) and 5 kHz (OFF) via Menu No. 05. Pressing [CLR] cancels the entry and restores the current VFO frequency. Note: ◆ You can enter the frequency in the range of 30.00 kHz to 1299.99999 MHz. ◆ Attempting to enter a frequency that is outside the selectable frequency range causes an alarm to sound. The entered frequency is rejected. ◆ When the entered frequency does not meet the current VFO frequency step size requirement, the nearest available frequency is automatically selected (Subreceiver). The nearest available frequency is automatically selected after the entered frequency is changed (Main transceiver). ◆ When the 10 Hz digit (last displayed digit) is entered, the digit 0 is automatically entered for the 1 Hz digit, and frequency entry is completed. The 1 Hz digit is not displayed. ◆ When an entered frequency is accepted, RIT or XIT will be switched OFF, but the RIT or XIT offset frequency is not cleared. ◆ After recalling memory channels 290 to 299 that have Start and End frequencies stored, the receive frequency can be changed by using Direct Frequency Entry within the programmed range. “MHz” disappears. Note: The programmed frequency step size for the MULTI/ CH control is stored independently for the HF/ 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz and 1.2 GHz bands (Main transceiver). You can also set a different frequency step size for SSB/ CW/ FSK, AM, and FM modes. The sub-receiver also stores the independent frequency step size for 118 MHz (K-type only), 144 MHz, 300MHz (K-type only), and 430 (440) MHz bands. You can also set a different frequency step size for FM and AM. 37 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Fine Tuning The default step value when turning the Tuning control to change the frequency is 10 Hz for SSB, CW, and FSK modes, and 100 Hz for FM and AM modes. However, you can change the step size to 1 Hz for SSB, CW, and FSK modes, and 10 Hz for FM and AM modes. 1 Press [FINE]. • “FINE” appears. 3 Turn the RIT/ SUB control to change your receive frequency. 4 To turn off RIT, press [RIT/ CW TUNE]. • The receive frequency is returned to the frequency that was selected prior to step 1. Note: ◆ RIT works only on the main transceiver. ◆ When storing the frequency in Memory channel with RIT function ON, RIT offset frequency is added or subtracted to/ from the VFO frequency. Then the calculated data is stored in the Memory channel. AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) When using a mode other than FM, AGC selects the time constant for the automatic gain control circuit. 2 Turn the Tuning control to select the exact frequency. 3 To quit the function, press [9/ FINE/ STEP] again. • “FINE” disappears. Note: ◆ Fine Tuning works only on the main transceiver. ◆ If Menu No. 03 is ON, you cannot perform fine tuning in FM mode for all bands and AM mode for the 144 MHz/ 430 (440) MHz/ 1.2 GHz (Optional) bands. ■ Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B) This function allows you to copy the frequency and modulation mode of the active VFO to the inactive VFO. 1 Select the frequency and mode on VFO A or VFO B. 2 Press [A=B]. • The frequency and mode selected in step 1 are copied to the inactive VFO. 3 Press [A/B] to confirm that the frequency was copied. RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING) RIT provides the ability to change your receive frequency by ±20.00 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without changing your transmit frequency. If the Fine Tuning ([FINE/ STEP]) function is ON, the step size becomes 1 Hz. RIT works equally well with all modulation modes and while using VFO or Memory Recall mode. Selecting a slow time constant will cause the receiver gain and S-meter readings to react slowly to large input changes. A fast time constant causes the receiver gain and the S-meter to react quickly to changes in the input signal. A fast AGC setting is particularly useful in the following situations: • Tuning rapidly • Receiving weak signals • Receiving high-speed CW Unlike other transceivers, the TS-2000’s digital AGC circuit allows you to adjust the time constant from slow to fast in 20 steps, where 1 is the slowest and 20 is the fastest. Furthermore, you can switch the AGC OFF if you desire. For your convenience, the following default AGC time constant has already been programmed. SSB: Level 7 CW: Level 12 FSK: Level 14 AM: Level 5 To change the default time constant: 1 Press [8/ AGC/OFF]. • The AGC time constant scale appears on the sub dot-matrix display. 2 To select a slower time constant, turn the MULTI/ CH control counterclockwise. The bar indicator moves from F(ast) to S(low). To select a faster time constant, turn the MULTI/ CH control clockwise. The bar indicator moves from S(low) to F(ast). 1 Press [RIT]. • “RIT” and the RIT offset appear. 3 If you want to turn the AGC OFF, press [FUNC], [8/ AGC/OFF]. Note: You cannot adjust the AGC time constant on the sub-receiver. 2 If required, press [CLEAR] to reset the RIT offset to 0. 38 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS TRANSMITTING VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching to the transmit mode each time you want to transmit. The transceiver automatically switches to transmit mode when the VOX circuitry senses that you have begun speaking into the microphone. When using VOX, develop the habit of pausing between thoughts to allow the transceiver to drop back to receive mode briefly. You will then hear if anybody wants to interrupt, plus you will have a short period to gather your thoughts before speaking again. Your listeners will appreciate your consideration as well as respect your more articulate conversation. ■ Delay Time If the transceiver returns to receive mode too quickly after you stop speaking, your final word may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select an appropriate delay time that allows all of your words to be transmitted without an overly long delay after you stop speaking. 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. 2 Press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch the VOX function ON. 3 Press [FUNC], [KEY/ DELAY]. • The current setting appears on the sub dotmatrix display. The default is 50. VOX can be switched ON and OFF independently for CW and the other modes, excluding FSK. Press [VOX/ LEVEL] to toggle VOX ON and OFF. • The VOX LED lights. ■ Microphone Input Level To enjoy the VOX function, take the time to properly adjust the gain of the VOX circuit. This level controls the capability of the VOX circuit to detect the presence or absence of your voice. In CW mode, this level cannot be adjusted. 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. 4 While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone of voice, adjust the MULTI/ CH control such that the transceiver switches to receive mode after you have stopped talking. • The selectable range is from 5 to 100 (150 ms to 3000 ms) in steps of 5, or OFF. 5 Press [FUNC], [KEY/ DELAY] to set the VOX delay. 2 Press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch the VOX function ON. • The VOX LED lights. 3 Press [FUNC], [VOX/ LEVEL]. • The current VOX gain appears on the sub dot-matrix display. 4 While speaking into the microphone using your normal tone of voice, adjust the setting (default is 4) using the MULTI/ CH control until the transceiver reliably switches to transmit mode each time you speak. • The selectable gain range is from 0 to 9. • The setting should not allow background noise to switch the transceiver to transmit mode. Note: The VOX gain level can be adjusted even if VOX is switched OFF or while you are transmitting. 39 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS SPEECH PROCESSOR XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) The Speech Processor levels out large fluctuations in your voice while you speak. When using SSB, FM, or AM mode, this leveling action effectively raises the average transmit output power, resulting in a more understandable signal. The amount of voice compression is fully adjustable. You will notice that using the Speech Processor makes it easier to be heard by distant stations. Similar to RIT, XIT provides the ability to change your transmit frequency by ±20.00 kHz in steps of 10 Hz without changing your receive frequency. If the Fine Tuning ([FINE]) function is ON, the step size is 1 Hz. 1 Press [XIT/ ALT]. • “XIT” and the XIT offset appear. Transmit power Speech Processor OFF Time 3 Turn the RIT/ SUB control to change your transmit frequency. Transmit power Speech Processor ON 2 If required, press [CLEAR] to reset the XIT offset to 0. Time 4 To turn XIT OFF, press [XIT/ ALT]. 1 Select USB, LSB, FM, or AM mode. 2 Press [PROC/ LEVEL] to switch the Speech Processor ON. • The PROC LED lights. 3 Press [FUNC], [PROC/ LEVEL] to enter the Speech Processor input level adjustment mode. 4 As you speak into the microphone, turn the MULTI/ CH control so that the compression meter indicates that the compression level is around 10 dB while you speak. • Using higher compression will not improve your signal clarity or apparent signal strength. Excessively compressed signals are more difficult to understand due to distortion and are less pleasant to hear than signals with less compression. 5 Press [FUNC], [PROC/ LEVEL] to exit the Speech Processor input level adjustment. 6 Press [MIC/ CAR] to enter the Microphone Gain Adjustment. • 40 As you speak into the microphone, turn the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reflects accroding to your voice level but does not exceed the ALC limit. Press [MIC/ CAR] to exit when you finish the adjustment. • The transmit frequency is returned to the frequency that was selected prior to step 1. Note: ◆ XIT works only on the main transceiver. ◆ The frequency shift set by the RIT/ SUB control is also used by the RIT function. Therefore, changing or clearing the XIT offset also affects the RIT offset. ◆ When XIT frequency exceeds the limit of the amateur radio band, the transceiver automatically stops transmitting. 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS CUSTOMIZING TRANSMIT SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS Amplitude The quality of your transmitted signal is important, regardless of which on-air activity you pursue. However, it is easy to be casual and overlook this fact since you don’t listen to your own signal. The following sub-sections provide information that will help you tailor your transmitted signal. Conventional Formant pass High boost Off Bass boost ■ Changing Transmit Bandwidth (SSB/AM) Use Menu No. 22 to select one of the following transmit bandwidths: 2.0 kHz, 2.2 kHz, 2.4 kHz (default), 2.6 kHz, 2.8 kHz, or 3.0 kHz. Bandwidth 2.0 kHz 2.2 kHz 2.4 kHz 2.6 kHz 2.8 kHz 3.0 kHz Passband frequency 500 - 2500 Hz 400 - 2600 Hz 300 - 2700 Hz 200 - 2800 Hz 100 - 2900 Hz1 10 - 3000 Hz1 1: If the Speech Processor is ON, the low-cut filter is set to 200 Hz for 2.8 kHz and 3.0 kHz. 0.2 0.7 2.2 Audio frequency (kHz) TRANSMIT INHIBIT Transmit Inhibit prevents the transceiver from being placed in transmit mode. No signal can be transmitted and receiver audio is muted with this function is ON even if the PTT or [SEND] is pressed. • TX Inhibit OFF: Transmission is allowed. • TX Inhibit ON: Transmission is not allowed. Switch the function ON or OFF via Menu No. 54. The default is OFF. ■ Equalizing Transmit Audio (SSB/FM/AM) Use Menu No. 14 to change the transmit frequency characteristics of your signal. You can select from one of six different transmit profiles including the default flat response. Selecting any of the following items from the Menu causes “TX EQ.” to appear on the display. • Off: The default frequency response for SSB, FM, and AM. • High boost: Emphasizes higher audio frequencies; effective for a bassy voice. • CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING Moving your frequency while transmitting is usually an unwise practice due to the risk of interfering with other stations. However, if necessary, by using the Tuning control you can change the operating frequency while transmitting. You also can change the XIT offset frequency while in transmit mode. While transmitting, if you select a frequency outside the transmit frequency range, the transceiver is automatically forced to receive mode. If you selected transmit mode by pressing [SEND], transmission will not resume until you select a frequency inside the transmit frequency range, at which time you must press [SEND] again. Formant pass: Improves clarity by suppressing audio frequencies outside the normal voice frequency range. • Bass boost: Emphasizes lower audio frequencies; effective for a voice with more high frequency components. • Conventional: Emphasizes by 3 dB frequencies at 600 Hz and higher. • User: Reserved for future use. Off is programmed at the factory as a default. Frequency Response Curves 41 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS CW BREAK-IN CHANGING KEYING SPEED Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually switching between transmit and receive modes. Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in and Full Break-in. The keying speed of the electronic keyer is fully adjustable. Selecting the appropriate speed is important in order to send error-free CW that other operators can copy solidly. Selecting a speed that is beyond your keying ability will only result in mistakes. You will obtain the best results by selecting a speed that is close to the speed used by the other station. Semi Break-in: When the key contacts open, the transceiver automatically waits for the passage of the time period that you have selected. The transceiver then returns to receive mode. Full Break-in: As soon as the key contacts open, the transceiver returns to receive mode. 1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode. • “CW” appears. 2 Press [KEY/ DELAY]. • The current keying speed appears. The default is 20 (WPM). USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN 1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode. • “CW” appears. 2 Press [VOX/ LEVEL]. • The VOX LED lights. 3 Press [FUNC], [KEY/ DELAY]. • The current setting (Full or delay time) appears. The default is Full Break-in. 3 While keying the paddle and listening to the transmit sidetone, turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the appropriate speed. • The speeds range from 10 (WPM) to 60 (WPM), in steps of 1. The larger the number, the faster the speed. 4 Press [KEY/ DELAY] again to complete the setting. Note: When using the semi-automatic “Bug” function, the selected speed applies only to the rate that dots are sent. 4 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select Full Break-in or a delay time for Semi Break-in. • Delay time ranges from 5 to 100 (50 ms to 1000 ms) in steps of 5. 5 Begin sending. • The transceiver automatically switches to transmit mode. • When FBK (Full Break-in) is selected: The transceiver immediately switches to receive mode when the key opens. • When a delay time is selected: The transceiver switches to receive mode after the delay time that you have selected has passed. 6 Press [FUNC], [KEY/ DELAY] again. Note: Full Break-in cannot be used with the TL-922/922A linear amplifier. ELECTRONIC KEYER This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the transceiver’s rear panel. Refer to “Keys and Keyboards for CW Operation” {page 3} for details regarding this connection. The built-in keyer supports lambic operation. 42 AUTO WEIGHTING The electronic keyer can automatically change the dot/dash weighting. Weighting is the ratio of dash length to dot length. The weighting changes with your keying speed, thus making your keying easier for other operators to copy. Use Menu No. 33 to switch Auto Weighting ON or OFF. The default is ON. When Auto Weighting is OFF, the weighting is locked as 1:3.0 regardless of the keying speed. ■ Reverse Keying Weight Ratio Auto Weighting increases the weighting as you increase your keying speed. However, the electronic keyer also can decrease the weighting as you increase your keying speed. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 34, and select ON. The default is OFF. Reverse Keying Weight OFF ON Keying Speed (WPM) 10 ~ 25 1:2.5 1:3.2 26 ~ 45 1:3.0 1:3.0 46 ~ 60 1:3.2 1:2.8 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS BUG KEY FUNCTION The built-in electronic keyer also can be used as a semi-automatic key. Semi-automatic keys are also known as “Bugs”. When this function is ON, dots are generated in the normal manner by the electronic keyer. Dashes, however, are manually generated by the operator by holding the keyer paddle closed for the appropriate length of time. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 35, and select ON. The default is OFF. Note: When the Bug Key function is ON, CW Message Memory (see below) cannot be used. CW MESSAGE MEMORY This transceiver has three memory channels for storing CW messages. Each memory channel can store approximately 50 characters. These memory channels are ideal for storing contest exchanges that you want to send repeatedly. Stored messages can be played back to check message content or for transmitting. The electronic keyer has a function that allows you to interrupt playback and manually inject your own keying. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 30, and select ON. The default is OFF. The electronic keyer can also repeatedly play back the message that you stored. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 23 and select ON. The default is OFF. 4 Begin sending using the keyer paddle. • 5 To complete the message storage, press [CLR] to stop. • ◆ This function cannot be used when the Bug Key function is ON. ◆ Operating the keyer paddle with Menu No. 30 OFF cancels message playback. Even if message playback does not stop because of your keying start timing, you can cancel playback by pressing [CLR]. When the memory becomes full, recording automatically stops. Note: If you do not operate the keyer paddle after starting to record a message, a pause is stored in the channel. ■ Checking CW Messages without Transmitting 1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode. • “CW” appears. 2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch it OFF. 3 Press [1/ CH 1/REC], [2/ CH 2/REC], or [3/ CH 3/REV] to select the channel to be played back. • The message is played back. • To play back the messages stored in the other channels in sequence, press the corresponding channel keys during playback. Up to three channels can be queued at the same time. • While playing back the messages, you can also adjust the keyer speed by pressing [KEY/ DELAY] and turning the MULTI/ CH control. • To interrupt playback, press [CLR]. For repetitive message playback, you can change the interval between each series of messages. Use Menu No. 29B, and select the time in the range of 0 to 60 seconds. Note: The message you send is stored in memory. ■ Transmitting CW Messages ■ Storing CW Messages 1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode. • “CW” appears. 2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL]. • The VOX LED turns off. 3 Press [FUNC] and [1/ CH 1/REC], [2/ CH 2/REC], or [3/ CH 3/REC] to select a memory channel to be recorded. Messages can be transmitted using Semi Breakin/ Full Break-in or manual TX/RX switching. 1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode. • “CW” appears. 2 To use Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in, press [VOX/ LEVEL]. The VOX LED lights. Otherwise, press [SEND]. 3 Press [1/ CH 1/REC], [2/ CH 2/REC], or [3/ CH 3/REC] to select the channel to be played back. • The message is played back and transmitted automatically. • To transmit the messages stored in the other channels in sequence, press the corresponding channel keys during playback. Up to three channels can be queued at the same time. 43 8 COMMUNICATING AIDS • • 3 Press [MENU] to store the settings and exit the Menu mode. To interrupt transmission, press [CLR]. AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE 4 If you pressed [SEND] in step 2, press [SEND] again to return to receive mode. ■ Changing the Inter-message Interval Time For the message playback repeat, select Menu No. 29A and set it ON. You can also change the interval playback time of the message. Use Menu No. 29B, and select the time in the range of 0 to 60 seconds, in steps of 1 second. Note: The Menu 29A and 29B settings are shared with the voice communication modes when the optional DRU-3A is installed. ■ Changing the Sidetone Volume Turning the MAIN AF or SUB AF control does not change the CW sidetone playback volume. To change the CW sidetone volume, access Menu No. 13 and OFF, or 1 to 9. ■ Insert Keying If you operate a CW keyer manually while playing back a recorded CW message, the transceiver stops playing back the message. However, during contests or regular QSOs, you may sometimes want to insert a different number or message at a certain point in the recorded message. In this case, first record the CW message as usual {page 43}, without the number or message you want to insert. Then, access Menu No. 30 and select ON. Now if you operate a CW keyer while you play back a recorded message, the transceiver pauses the playback of the recorded message, instead of stopping it. When you finish sending the number or message with the keyer, the transceiver resumes playback of the message. FREQUENCY CORRECTION FOR CW If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you would sometimes use SSB mode (USB or LSB) just to watch and listen CW signals. It is fine just to monitor those CW signals but you have experienced that changing the mode from SSB to CW results losing the target CW signal. This is because the frequency on the display always shows the true carrier frequency for all modes. If you want the transceiver to shift the receiving frequency to trace the receiving CW signal when changing the mode from SSB (USB or LSB) to CW, switch this function ON. The transceiver shifts the receiving frequency when changing the mode from SSB to CW. So, you can still hear the target signal and instantly trasmit the signal in CW, without adjusting the frequency. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 37. 44 2 Press [+] to select ON. While playing back the messages, you can also adjust the keyer speed by pressing [KEY/ DELAY] and turning the MULTI/ CH control. If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you can configure the transceiver to change the operating mode from SSB (USB or LSB) to CW and then transmit in CW mode when you operate the CW keyers. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 36. 2 Press [+] to select ON. 3 Press [MENU] to store the settings and exit the Menu mode. Note: You must switch the break-in function ON to change the mode and transmit in CW mode {Page 42}. SUB-RECEIVER SUB-RECEIVER The TS-2000 transceiver is equipped with 2 independent receivers. The main transceiver can receive from 30 kHz to the UHF band (or 1.2 GHz band if the optional UT-XX is installed) while the subreceiver can receive signals in FM or AM mode on the VHF (144 MHz) or UHF (430/ 440MHz) band. You can assign the sub receiver to monitor the local repeater activities or your club channel while you are operating on the HF/ 50MHz or VHF/ UHF/ (Optional 1.2 GHz) bands with the main tranceiver. Since the TS-2000 also has a built-in TNC, you can assign the sub-receiver to monitor the local DX PacketCluster channel activities without using an external TNC. If a new DX station is reported to the DX Packet Cluster, the transceiver automatically displays the DX station data. If desired, you can further transfer the DX frequency information to the main tranceiver to watch and instantly make contact with the DX station {page 53}. RECEIVING ACTIVATING THE SUB-RECEIVER Press the SUB AF control to switch the sub-receiver ON or OFF. The orange LED above the SUB AF/ SQL control lights when the sub-receiver is switched ON. Note: When switching ON or OFF the sub-receiver, you may hear a poping sound from the speaker. This is not a malfunction. CONTROLLING THE SUB-RECEIVER To control all the available functions of the subreceiver, press [SUB] to transfer the controls and transmission capability to the sub-receiver. The PTT and CTRL icons move from the main transceiver to the sub-receiver. When you press [SEND] or the microphone PTT switch, the transceiver transmits on the SUB band frequency. TX BAND AND CONTROL BAND In this manual, the frequency on the left of the display is referred to as the MAIN band and the frequency on the right is called the SUB band. To understand how to control the MAIN band and SUB band frequencies and functions, please note the differences between the TX band and the Control band, below. TX BAND Press [MAIN] to display “PTT” and “CTRL” icons on the MAIN band. When “PTT” is on the MAIN band display, the MAIN band is currently selected as the transmission band. You can use the MAIN band frequency to transmit signals or to control the main transceiver functions. If you press [SUB], the “PTT” and “CTRL” icons move to the SUB band display. This means that the SUB band is now selected as the transmission band and controls the functions. You can use the SUB band frequency to transmit signals or control the sub receiver functions. CONTROL BAND On some occasions, you may need to adjust the frequency and/ or functions for the band you are not transmitting on. To do this, press [CTRL]. For example, if both “PTT” and “CTRL” are on the MAIN band display, pressing [CTRL] will move “CTRL” to the SUB band display. “PTT” remains on the MAIN band display. This allows you to continue transmitting on the MAIN band while you adjust the functions of the sub-receiver. Or, if you would like to trasmit and receive on the MAIN band while adjusting the sub receiver functions, simply press [CTRL]. Only the CTRL icon moves from the main transceiver display to the sub display. The “PTT” icon remains on the main transceiver display. With this setup, you can continue receiving and transmitting on the main transceiver VFO frequency(ies) while you are making adjustments to the sub-receiver functions. If you need to adjust only the frequency of the subreceiver, you can simply turn the RIT/ SUB control. However, this works only when you are operating the main transceiver without the RIT/ XIT functions. When operating the main transceiver with the RIT/ XIT function, first, switch OFF the RIT/ XIT function by pressing [RIT/ CW TUNE] and/or [XIT/ ALT], or press [CTRL] to move the controls to the SUB band. Then turn the MAIN control, the MULTI/ CH control or the RIT/ SUB control to adjust the SUB band frequency. SELECTING A BAND Press [SUB] or [CTRL] to assign the function controls to the sub-receiver. Press [+] or [–] to select the 144 MHz or the 430 (440) MHz band. 45 4 SUB-RECEIVER • • Holding down the button changes the bands continuously. If “MHz” is visible on the display, first press [1MHz] to exit from the 1MHz Step Up/ Down mode. The “PTT” and “CTRL” icons are both on the subreceiver display: • You can do all the above, plus transmit on the SUB band frequency. This transceiver provides many other methods for selecting a frequency quickly. For further details, refer to “SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY” {page 37}. SUB-RECEIVER PANEL METER ADJUSTING THE AUDIO FREQUENCY (AF) GAIN Turn the SUB AF control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the level. The multifunction meter measures the parameters described in the table below. The S-meter appears when in receive mode and the PWR meter appears when in transmit mode. Peak readings for the Smeter and PWR functions are held for momentarily. Scale Display Function State Received signal strength PWR Transmit output power Receive Transmit Note: Peak Hold readings cannot be deactivated. SELECTING A MODE FOR THE SUB-RECEIVER Note: The position of the SUB AF control does not affect the volume of beeps caused by pressing buttons. The audio level for Packet operation is also independent of the SUB AF control setting. ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH Turn the SUB SQL control clockwise when no signals are present, to select the squelch level at which background noise is just eliminated. The SUB band LED turns off when the squelch is ON. SELECTING A FREQUENCY When you operate both the main transceiver and the sub-receiver at the same time, you will be in one of the following conditions. First, check where the “PTT” and “CTRL” icons are, on the display, then follow the instructions below. The “PTT” and “CTRL” icons are both on the MAIN band display: • Turn the RIT/ SUB control to adjust the subreceiver frequency. “PTT” is on the SUB band display and “CTRL” is on the MAIN band display: • Turn the RIT/ SUB control to adjust the subreceiver frequency. “PTT” is on the MAIN band display and “CTRL” is on the SUB band display: • 46 Turn the RIT/ SUB control, the MULTI/ CH control, or the MAIN control to adjust the frequency. Or, directly enter the frequency using the numeric keypad {page XX}. However, the input frequency must be within the sub-receiver frequency range. The frequency you selected may round up to the nearest workable frequency step size {page XX}. You cannot transmit on the sub-band frequency. First, confirm that the “CTRL” icon is on the SUB band display. If it is not, press [SUB] or [CTRL] to assign the function controls to the SUB band. The SUB band can only be used to transmit in FM mode and receive in FM or AM mode. Press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to toggle the operating mode for the subreceiver. The narrow bandwidth operation for FM or AM is not available for the SUB band frequency. FM CTCSS OPERATION You can assign an independent CTCSS tone to the sub-receiver. Refer to FM CTCSS OPERATION {page 35} for function and control details. FM DCS OPERATION You can assign an independent DCS code to the subreceiver. Refer to FM DCS OPERATION {page 36} for function and control details. TONE FREQ. ID SCAN This function scans through all the tone frequencies in order to identify the incoming tone frequency on the receiving signal of the sub-receiver. Refer to TONE FREQ. ID SCAN {page 34} for function and control details. DCS CODE ID SCAN This function scans through all the DCS codes in order to identify the incoming DCS code on the receiving signal of sub-receiver. Refer to DCS CODE ID SCAN {page 36} for function and control details. ATTENUATOR The attenuator reduces the level of received signals. It is useful when there is strong interference from an adjacent frequency. Since the main transceiver and sub-receiver share the same antenna for the 4 SUB-RECEIVER 144 MHz and 430 (440) MHz bands, activating the attenuator function for the sub-receiver also causes the function to switch ON for the same band of the main transceiver. PRE-AMPLIFIER The pre-amplifier amplifies the level of received signals. It is useful when the receiving signal is weak. If there is no strong interference from adjacent frequencies, switch the pre-amplifier ON to raise the receiving signal level. Since the main transceiver and sub-receiver share the same antenna for the 144 MHz and 430 (440) MHz bands, activating the pre-amplifier function for the sub-receiver also causes the function to switch ON for the same band of the main transceiver. DUAL WATCH If different frequency bands are set on the main transceiver and sub-receiver, you can still monitor the other band activities while transmitting on the TX band. It is useful that you can still monitor the local repeater frequency (VHF or UHF band) while you are working on a DX station on the HF band of the main transceiver. If you have the same frequency band (VHF or UHF band) for the main transceiver and sub-receiver, you can monitor both frequencies independently at the same time. However, both receivers will temporarily mute when you transmit, because the transceiver shares the same 144 MHz and 430 (440) MHz band antenna between the main transceiver and subreceiver. TRANSMITTING First, confirm that the “PTT” icon is on the SUB band display. Press [SEND] or press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. When you finish speaking, press [SEND] again or release Mic [PTT]. SELECTING A TRANSMIT POWER You can also adjust the output power for FM mode in the 144 and 430 (440) MHz bands when you are operating the sub-receiver. 1 Press [PWR]. • The current transmit power appears. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power. SCAN All types of scanning are also available for the subreceiver. However, the operating frequency range is limited to the sub-receiver’s frequency coverage. Refer to “SCAN” {page 66} for details on how to operate the scan function. Note: ◆ The selectable range varies depending on the current band and mode {page 20}. ◆ Output power configuration is also reflected in the main transceiver. NOISE REDUCTION Since the sub-receiver can receive only in FM or AM mode, DSP noise reduction 1 (Line Enhanced) is available to reduce the noise from the receiving singals. Refer to “REJECTING INTERFACE” {page 56} for details on how to control and adjust the function. MICROPHONE GAIN Access Menu No. 41 and select “L” (low), “M” (medium), or “H” (high). Note: When using the optional MC-90 microphone in FM mode, select high microphone gain. Microphone sensitivity is low in FM mode; this may cause insufficient modulation. For other microphones, select “M” (medium) or “L” (low). FM REPEATER OPERATION You can also configure an independent repeater offset frequency for the sub-receiver, if necessary. Refer to “FM REPEATER OPERATION” {page 32} for details. REVERSE FUNCTION Press [TF-SET] to switch the sub-receiver Reverse function ON (or OFF). “R” appears while the Reverse function is active on the sub-receiver. Refer to “REVERSE FUNCTION” {page 34} for details. 47 AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK (ASC) You can also use ASC functions on the 144 MHz and 430 (440) MHz bands of the sub-receiver. While using a repeater, ASC periodically monitors the strength of the uplink frequency to check the signals. Press and hold [TF-SET] until “[R]” appears on the SUB band display. Refer to “AUTOMATIC SIMPLEX CHECK” {page 34} for function and control details. TRANSMITTING A TONE You can assign another Tone to the sub-receiver. Refer to “TRANSMITTING A TONE” {page 33} for function and control details. MEMORY You can also utilize all the memory functions {page 58}, including Quick Memory {page 64}, while you are operating the sub-receiver. However, the operating frequency range is limited to the subreceiver’s frequency coverage. You cannot recall any memory channels that are outside the the subreceiver’s frequency coverage. These channels are automatically skipped when they are recalled on the sub-receiver. 48 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS PACKET RADIO Packet is a unit of data transmitted as a whole from one computer to another, on a network. Packets can be transmitted on radio waves as well as on communications lines. Besides a transceiver and a computer, all you need is a terminal node controller (TNC) or Multimode Communications Processor (MCP). One of the tasks of TNCs and MCPs is to convert data packets to audio tones, and vice versa. This transceiver has a built-in TNC which allows you to use basic (not full) packet applications. A variety of packet applications developed by hams include packet bulletin board systems (PBBSs). PBBSs are created and maintained by volunteers called System Operators (SysOp). You may access one of your local PBBSs to send e-mail, download files, or obtain various useful information. Thousands of PBBSs, which have formed a worldwide network, relay e-mail to their intended destinations around the world. PBBS Note: ◆ Unlike a TNC, a Multimode Communications Processor (MCP) serves as a communications interface in several digital modes such as Packet, RTTY, and AMTOR. You can cause it to switch among the modes by sending a single command from your computer. ◆ If there is an amateur radio club in your area, consider becoming a member. You can often learn more in an hour from experienced hobbyists, than in a month of independent research. Ask on the local repeaters, or contact your national amateur radio organization (the ARRL in the U.S.A.) for information on local amateur radio clubs. You’ll be glad you did. BUILT-IN TNC This transceiver has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25 protocol. This protocol is used for communication between TNCs. The TNC accepts data from your personal computer and assembles it into packets. It then converts those packets to audio tones which the transceiver can transmit. The TNC also takes audio tones from the transceiver, converts them to data for the computer, and checks for errors in the data. In order to activate the built-in TNC, access Menu No. 55 and select ON. The defulat is OFF. “TNC” will appear to show that the built-in TNC is ON. The TNC mainly functions in Command or Converse mode. First, you should learn the difference between these two modes. • Command mode When you select Packet mode, the TNC enters Command mode. A “cmd:” prompt appears on the computer screen. You can type commands from the computer keyboard to change the settings of the TNC. When in Converse mode, press [Ctrl]+[C] on the keyboard to return to Command mode. When you access a local PBBS for the first time, you often need to register as a new user. After you are successfully registered, it will then be available as your home PBBS. E-mail addressed to you will be held under a directory, called a mailbox, on your home PBBS. • To send e-mail, you must designate the address of a recipient, using his or her call sign and the call sign of his or her home PBBS; ex. KD6NUH@KJ6HC. In this example, the e-mail is addressed to KD6NUH whose home PBBS is KJ6HC. If your home PBBS cannot find KJ6HC in its address file to forward your mail, you must designate the address in more detail. You may enter “KD6NUH@KJ6HC.#ABC.CA”, or “KD6NUH@KJ6HC.#ABC.CA.USA”, or up to “KD6NUH@KJ6HC.#ABC.CA.USA.NA”, as necessary. The complete address of a recipient living in the U.S.A., for example, should include an appropriate region code (preceded by a #), state, country, and continent abbreviations, as above. For the commands supported by the built-in TNC, see “TNC COMMANDS LIST” on page XX. Converse mode The TNC enters this mode when a link with the target station is established. On the computer keyboard, type an appropriate command and a message if necessary, then press [Enter] or [Return]. What you type is converted into packets and transmitted over the air. When in Command mode, type CONVERSE, CONV, or K to enter Converse mode. Note: ◆ Not all functions available via conventional TNCs are supported by the TNC built in this transceiver. ◆ The built-in TNC automatically reinitiates when a malfunction is detected; this does not designate that the transceiver is defective. For further information, consult reference books which should be available at any store that handles Amateur Radio equipment. Web pages relating to Packet will also be helpful. On Internet search engines, use “Packet Radio” as key words to find those Web pages. 49 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS PREPARATION If you are using an external TNC or MCP, proceed with the subsequent steps. 1 Connect the transceiver to your personal computer (via an external TNC or MCP if desired). • See “COMPUTER” {page XX} and “MCP AND TNC” {page XX}. 11 Following the instructions provided with your TNC or MCP, enter the calibration mode so that you can generate a mark condition. 2 Install an appropriate terminal program onto the personal computer. • A variety of freeware and shareware programs can be obtained in various ways. Consult your reference material or other “packeteers”. • “RX” disappears and “TX” appears. 12 Access Menu No. 50B to select the appropriate AF input level. • Select a low input level, so long as the ALC meter reflects. 3 Initiate the terminal program and set the following parameters on the personal computer: • Transfer rate (TNC/MCP <–> Computer): 9600 bps • Data length: 8 bit • Stop bit: 1 bit • Parity: Non • Flow control: Hardware 13 Exit the calibration mode. 4 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. The frequencies (measured in kHz) commonly used for Packet are listed below: 5 Access Menu No. 46 and select the main band or the sub-band (default) as the data band. • “TNC” appears on the data band. • If you are using an external TNC or MCP, access Menu No. 50E to make this selection. The default is main band. 6 Access Menu No. 47 and select 1200 bps (default) or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between TNCs. • You must select the same transfer rate as the target station. • If using an external TNC or MCP, access Menu No. 50F to make this selection. The default is 1200 bps. 7 Select an operating frequency. 8 Press [LSB/USB] or [FM/AM] to select LSB, USB, or FM mode. • “TX” disappears and “RX” appears. 14 Access Menu No. 50C to select the appropriate AF output level. • You cannot use the AF control to make this adjustment. • If you have selected sub-band in step 5, access Menu No. 50D instead. U.S.A./ Canada ARU Region 1 (Europe/Africa) 1800 ~ 1830 — 3620 ~ 3635 3590 ~ 3600 7080 ~ 7100 — 10140 ~ 10150 — 14095 ~ 14099.5 14089 ~ 14099, 14101 ~ 14112 18105 ~ 18110 — 21090 ~ 21100 21100 ~ 21120 28120 ~ 28189 28120 ~ 28150, 29200 ~ 29300 50600 ~ 50780 — 144910 ~ 145090 ??? 440975 ~ 441075 430050 ~ 431025 (<- ???) 9 Access Menu No. 50A and select ON to activate the packet filter. 10 Turn the LO/ WIDTH control to select the narrow or wide filter bandwidth. • “NAR” or “WID” appears to indicate the current selection. Band HF/ 50 MHz Mode LSB/ USB FM 144/ 430 (or 440) MHz 50 FM DCD SENSE You can also select the method for inhibiting the builtin TNC from transmitting. Access Menu No. 48 and select one of the two methods. The default is “TNC BAND”. TNC BAND: Transfer Rate Filter Bandwidth 300 bps ??? The TNC does not transmit when signals are present on the TNC (data) band. 1200 bps ??? MAIN&SUB: 1200 bps ??? 1200 bps ??? The TNC does not transmit when signals are present on the main band or sub-band. 9600 bps ??? 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS RADIO TELETYPEWRITING (RTTY) RTTY is the data communications mode with the longest history. It was originally designed for use with mechanical teletypewriters which were often used before personal computers become common. Now you can easily start operating RTTY with a personal computer and MCP. Unlike Packet, each time you type a letter, it is transmitted over the air. What you typed is transmitted and displayed on the computer screen of the recipient. RTTY operation uses frequency shift keying (FSK) and the 5-bit Baudot code or the 7-bit ASCII code to transmit information. 7 Following the instructions provided with your MCP, enter a command from your computer to select transmit mode. • The MAIN band LED changes from green (RX) to red (TX). • You may instead press [SEND] to manually select the transmit mode. 8 Begin sending data from your computer. • Use Menu No. 50C to select the appropriate AF output level. The AF control cannot be used for this adjustment. • Press [FUNC], [TX MONI] to monitor your signals. Press [FUNC], [TX MONI] again to quit this function. For the cable connections, see “RTTY” {page XX}. For further information, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. 1 Access Menu No. 38 and select an FSK shift. • FSK shift is the difference in frequencies between a mark and a space. • The 170 Hz default is used on the Amateur bands. 2 Access Menu No. 39 and select a key-down polarity. • Select “NORMAL” to transmit a mark when keying down or “INVERS” to transmit a space. The default is “NORMAL”. 9 When finished transmitting, enter a command from your computer to return to receive mode. • The MAIN band LED changes from green (RX) to red (TX). • If you pressed [SEND] in step 7, press [SEND] again. The frequencies (measured in kHz) commonly used for RTTY operation are listed below: U.S.A./ Canada ARU Region 1 (Europe/Africa) 1800 ~ 1840 1838 ~ 1842 3605 ~ 3645 (DX: 3590) 3580 ~ 3620 7080 ~ 7100 (DX: 7040) 7035 ~ 7045 10140 ~ 10150 10140 ~ 10150 4 Select an operating frequency. 14070 ~ 14099.5 14080 ~ 14099.5 5 Press [CW/FSK] to select FSK. 18100 ~ 18110 18101 ~ 18109 21070 ~ 21100 21080 ~ 21120 24920 ~ 24930 22920 ~ 24929 28070 ~ 28150 28050 ~ 28150 3 Access Menu No. 40 and select high tone (2125 Hz) or low tone (1275 Hz) for mark. • • High tone (default) is commonly used nowadays. “FSK” appears. Note: You may adjust the carrier level when necessary. Press [FUNC], [MIC] to enter the adjustment mode. With a key down condition, turn the MULTI/ CH control so that the ALC meter reads in the ALC zone but does not exceed the upper ALC zone limit. 6 If necessary to be compatible with the other station, press [FUNC], [CW/FSK] to reverse the transceiver to the upper sideband. • “FSR” appears. • Traditionally, the lower sideband is used for FSK operation. • Press [FUNC], [CW/FSK] to return to the lower sideband. 51 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS AMTOR/ PacTOR/ CLOVER/ G-TOR/ PSK31 SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE Besides Packet and RTTY, digital modes which have been used among hams include AMTOR, PacTOR, CLOVER, G-TOR, and PSK31. This manual does not describe much about these modes. For details, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. Slow-scan Television (SSTV) is a popular application for transmitting still images over the air, from one station to another. Instead of trying to describe your station, simply showing it is much faster. Transmitting images over the air requires a scan converter, besides a transceiver. A scan converter transforms images taken with a video camera into audio signals that can be fed into your transceiver. The recipient’s scan converter transforms audio signals back into video images so that he or she can view them on a TV set. AMTOR (AMateur Teleprinting Over Radio) has brought amateur HF digital communication into the computer age. It is the first error-free HF digital mode by which data bursts (not steady stream of data) are transmitted. PacTOR (Packet Teleprinting On Radio) has combined the best features of both AMTOR and Packet to improve the efficiency of HF digital communications. Like Packet and AMTOR, PacTOR sends error-free data using a handshaking method. Of all the Amateur Radio HF digital modes, CLOVER offers the best overall performance using a complicated modulation technique, automatic power adjustment and other advanced features. It may allow communications to be maintained under the worst conditions. Nowadays instead of a scan converter, many hams use a personal computer, a software application, and an interface attached to the transceiver. This is much cheaper, more flexible, and does not require a TV set. In recent years, many low cost digital cameras have become available. You can transfer images from these cameras into your computer. For further information, consult reference books about Amateur Radio. The frequencies (measured in kHz) commonly used for SSTV operation are listed below: G-TOR (Golay-coded Teleprinting Over Radio) is relatively new Amateur Radio digital mode currently in use. G-TOR was developed specifically to handle the adverse conditions of communicating, across the solar system, with spacecraft during their missions. PSK31 is developed by an RTTY enthusiast in the Great Britain, G3PLX. The operating technique is very similar to the conventional Baudot-RTTY, although a more sensitive fine-tuning is required, as a PSK31 signal requires a tuning accuracy of a few Herts. A specialty of PSK31 is that it allows the entire ASC II character set, including the back space character. Your MCP should handle some or all of the above modes. For available modes on your MCP, consult the instruction manual for the MCP. For the cable connections, see “MCP AND TNC” {page XX}. On most HF bands, audio frequency shift keying (AFSK) is used for the above modes. This method of modulation uses audio tones therefore either LSB or USB mode should be selected. Traditionally, LSB is used, similar to RTTY, with the exception of AMTOR which is normally operated in USB. AMTOR activity can be found on or near 14075 and 3637.5 kHz. These are also good starting places when searching for PacTOR, Clover, G-TOR, or PSK31 stations. Note: When using SSB mode for digital operation, use a fast AGC setting and switch your Speech Processor OFF. U.S.A./ Canada ARU Region 1 (Europe/Africa) 3845, 3857 3730 ~ 3740 7171 7035 ~ 7045 14230, 14233 14225 ~ 14235 21340 21335 ~ 21345 28680 28675 ~ 28685 145500 ??? Fax (facsimile) is one of the original image transmission modes. Using this mode allows you to exchange more detailed graphics than SSTV. Amateur Radio fax functions much like old analog fax systems. It scans paper and converts acquired image data into a series of tones representing white and black portions of the image. Because fax requires longer transmission time, you should use it only when band conditions are stable with strong signals. Popular fax frequencies include the following: • 7245, 14245, 21345 (International Net), and 28945 kHz Operating on SSTV or fax mainly involves learning the functionality of your computer application or accessory hardware that supports these modes. Consult the instruction manual that comes with your software or accessory equipment. Note: When operating either SSTV or fax, use a fast AGC setting and switch OFF your Speech Processor, for best results. 52 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE SATELLITE OPERATION DX PacketCluster is a packet network which consist of nodes and stations who are interested in DXing and contesting. If one station finds a DX station on the air, he or she sends a notice to his or her node. This node then passes the information to all its local stations as well as another node. This transceiver can display received DX information and hold the latest information on up to 10 DX stations. It was in December of 1961 when the first Amateur satellite named OSCAR I was launched. OSCAR stands for Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio. Since then quite a few of Amateur satellites have been launched, and about 20 satellites are currently in orbit serving thousands of hams throughout the world. Node Node Node Station This transceiver is also capable of automatically tuning in a reported DX station. In order to use the Auto Tune function, access Menu No. 49A and select AUTO; the default is MANUAL. Some Amateur satellites contain transponders that receive analog signals in one band, amplify them, shift their frequencies to another band, and retransmit them. You can enjoy communications in SSB or CW with other stations via these analog satellites. Most of them are orbiting at relatively low altitudes and are called LEOs (Low Earth Orbit). Amateur satellites receive (uplink) on one band and transmit (downlink) on another. Different combinations of uplink and downlink bands are represented by modes such as A, B, and K. For example, a Mode K satellite receives on the 21 MHz band and transmits on the 29 MHz band. This transceiver can handle the modes listed in the table. 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. Mode Uplink Band Downlink Band 3 The SUB band LED lights orange. 144 MHz 29 MHz 4 Tune to the frequency of the target DX PacketCluster node on the sub-receiver. 430 (440) MHz 144 MHz JA 144 MHz 430 (440) MHz 21 MHz 29 MHz 21 MHz 144 MHz 2 Press [SUB] to activate the sub-band receiver. 5 Press [FUNC], [SET/ P.C.T.] to enter the PacktClusters Monitor mode. • Each time new DX PacketCluster data is received, an alarm sounds and the information is displayed on the sub-band as shown below: • Press [FUNC], [SET/ P.C.T.] again to exit this mode. 6 If you are using the Auto Tune function, press [SET/ P.C.T.]. • The main band is tuned to the frequency of the reported DX station, on the sub-band. • Transmitting on the tuned frequency deactivates the Auto Tune. Press [SET/ P.C.T.] again to reactivate it, if necessary. To access desired DX information from memory, press QUICK MEMO [MR], then turn the MULTI/ CH control. Press [SET/ P.C.T.] to tune the main band to the selected station. Press QUICK MEMO [MR] again to quit the DX information display. The transceiver can be set to output a Morse code instead of a beep when new DX PacketCluster data is received. Access Menu No. 49B and select MORSE. VOICE or OFF can also be set. In order to work the satellites, you need a rotator that allows azimuth and elevation control, plus a high-gain directional antenna. Your antenna has to track satellites which travel from horizon to horizon. However, many hams have been successfully using fixed omnidirectional antennas. If you are using a directional antenna, it would be wise to obtain a pass prediction program. Doppler Shift is another aspect that you must take into account when working the satellites. As a target satellite travels away, frequencies on which you will receive change. This transceiver has a function that automatically keeps the sum or difference between the two frequencies identical when you change the receive frequency. For further information, consult Internet Web pages relating to Amateur satellites. On Internet search engines, use “AMSAT” as key words to find those Web pages. AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) is the world wide organization of Amateur Satellite operators and supporters. From AMSAT Web pages, you can also download a variety of utilities, including pass prediction programs, which will ease your satellite operations. Note: ◆ You cannot send DX information to a node using this function. ◆ The DX information in memory is cleared when the transceiver power is turned OFF. 53 7 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS 1 Press [SATL] to select Satellite mode. • The default downlink (435.9 MHz) and uplink (145.9 MHz) frequencies appear. • “TRACE”, “R”, and “SATL” appear to indicate the current selections. 2 On VFO A, tune to the downlink frequency of the satellite. 3 Press [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] or [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select LSB, USB, or CW mode. 4 Press [A/B] to select VFO B. 5 Tune to the uplink frequency of the satellite. 6 Press [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] or [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select LSB, USB, or CW mode. 7 If you are using a directional antenna, adjust its azimuth and elevation. • If you have a pass prediction program, you can use it to identify the exact location of the satellite. • If you are using a fixed omnidirectional antenna, skip this step. 8 With time, fine tune to the changing downlink frequency of the satellite using the Tuning control. • As you adjust the downlink frequency, the Trace function automatically changes the uplink frequency so that the sum of the two frequencies is kept the same. • If necessary, press [A=B] to quit the Trace function. “TRACE” disappears. • The trace function can also change the uplink frequency so that the difference between the two frequencies is kept the same. Press [SPLIT]. “R” disappears. You can also store all the above selections in up to 10 memory channels. Press [M.IN], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a channel from 0 to 9. Press [M.IN] again to store the selection in the channel. To recall the desired channel after storing, rotate the MULTI/ CH control while in Satellite mode. In order to use the MULTI/ CH control to change the frequency when in Satellite mode, press [VFO/ M]. The MULTI/ CH LED turns off. 54 REJECTING INTERFERENCE DSP FILTERS KENWOOD digital signal processing (DSP) technology is used for the functions described in this section. Using DSP filtering, the TS-2000 frees you from installing many analog filters for each operating mode. Additionally, you can control the bandwidth, cancel the multiple jamming beat, and reduce the noise level using DSP filtering technology. CHANGING THE RECEIVE BANDWIDTH For improving interference reduction capability, this transceiver also provides IF filters designed using DSP technology. When in SSB, FM, or AM mode, you can change the filter bandwidth by altering its low and/or high cut-off frequency. For CW and FSK modes, you can change the filter bandwidth by directly specifying a bandwidth. Changing the filter bandwidth does not affect the current receive frequency. Note: ◆ The receive filter bandwidth can be changed only on the main transceiver. ◆ AF DSP filter is used for FM mode. Mode Default low-cut frequecy (Hz) Default high-cut frequency (Hz) SSB/ FM 300 2600 AM 100 5000 4 To return the display to the current operating mode, press [DISP/ SEL]. Note: ◆ The cut-off frequencies can be adjusted independently for each operating mode. When you change the operating mode, the previous setting is recalled for each operating mode. ◆ When the Packet filter (Menu No. 50A) is ON, you cannot change the DSP filter bandwidth. Switch the Packet filter OFF to adjust the DSP filter bandwidth. ■ CW/ FSK Modes 1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW or FSK mode. 2 Press [DISP/ SEL]. • The current filter selection appears. 3 Turn the LO/ WIDTH control clockwise to increase (wide) the bandwidth, or counterclockwise to decrease (narrow) the bandwidth. ■ SSB/ FM/ AM Modes 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM mode. 2 Press [DISP/ SEL]. • The current filter selection appears. 3 Turn the LO/ WIDTH control clockwise to raise the low cut-off frequency, or counterclockwise to lower the low cut-off frequency. LO/WIDTH Interfering signal Turn the HI/ SHIFT control clockwise to raise the high cut-off frequency, or counterclockwise to lower the high cut-off frequency. HI/SHIFT Adjust Frequency Selections (Hz) LO/ WIDTH 0, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 HI/ SHIFT 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3400, 4000, 5000 Desired signal Interfering signal Mode Bandwidth Selections (Hz) Default (Hz) CW 50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 1000, 2000 600 FSK 250, 500, 1000, 1500 1500 4 As for CW, you can further adjust the shift frequency for passband. Turn the HI/ SHIFT control to adjust the shift frequency from 400 to 1000 Hz in steps of 50 Hz. The default shift frequency is 800 Hz. 5 To return the display to the current operating mode, press [DISP/ SEL]. 55 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE Press [FUNC], [B.C./ MANUAL], then turn the MANUAL BC control to select the single Beat Cancel frequency manually. You can select the beat cancel frequency from approx. 230 Hz to 3300 Hz by turning the control. Turn the control clockwise to select a higher frequency and counterclockwise to select a lower frequency. NOTCH FILTER (SSB) Auto Notch filter automatically locates and attenuates any single interfering tone within the receive pass band. This function operates digitally at the IF filter level, hence it can affect your S-meter reading and may also affect (slightly attenuate) your desired signal. However, controlling the AGC level by notching out the strong interfering beat signals could bring up the desired SSB signal that is covered by the interfering beat signal. If the interfering tone is weak, you may find that Beat Cancel eliminates them more effectively. • Since the DSP Automatic Beat Cancel processes the incoming signals at the AF stage, strong beat signals may affect the AGC level. In this case, use the Auto Notch Filter instead, to remove the beat signal from the IF passband filter. Note: While receiving intermittent CW signals, the transceiver clicks. This is not a malfunction. Receive pass band Interfering tones NOISE REDUCTION (N.R.1: ALL MODES, N.R.2: SSB/ CW/ FSK/ AM) Desired signal Before After Press [A.N./ LEVEL] to toggle the Auto Notch Filter ON and OFF. • “A.N.” appears when the function is ON. • The interfering beat signals are notched out. If the interfering beat signals change the tone frequency randomly, you can adjust the Auto Notch level. Press [FUNC], [A.N./ LEVEL] to access the Auto Notch level adjustment, then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the level from 0 to 5. Level 1 is the slowest beat tone tracking speed and Level 5 is the fastest. Level 0 terminates the beat tone tracking. BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ AM) Beat Cancel uses an adaptive filter and attenuates more than one cyclic interference within the receive pass band. The adaptive filter changes its characteristics according to the nature of the signal being received at any given moment. You can use automatic Beat Cancel when in SSB or AM mode. Receive pass band Interfering tones Desired signal Before After Press [B.C./ MANUAL] to toggle the Auto Beat Cancel ON and OFF. • “B. C.” appears when the function is ON. • If desired, you can manually control the beat cancel frequency. 56 This transceiver provides two types of Noise Reduction functions (1 and 2) for reducing random noise which interferes with the desired signal. Trying them both is the easiest way to judge which function works more effectively under the current conditions. Normally, select Noise Reduction 1 (Line Enchanced) in SSB mode and Noise Reduction 2 (SPAC) in CW mode. Press [N.R./ LEVEL] to toggle between Noise Reduction 1, Noise Reduction 2, and OFF. • “N. R. 1” or “N.R. 2” appears, depending on which function is selected. ■ Setting the N.R. 1 Level Adjustment The Noise Reduction 1 (Line Enchanced Method) uses an adaptive filter to reduce the noise element from the received signals. When the S/N ratio is reasonably goo in SSB, using N.R.1 will improve the S/N further. While the N.R. 1 is ON, you can further adjust the noise reduction level by pressing [FUNC], [N.R./ LEVEL], then turn MULTI/ CH control to select the level from 1 to 10 or AUTO. The default is AUTO. ■ Setting the N.R. 2 Time Constant You can change the correlation time for Noise Reduction 2 (SPAC). When in SSB mode, select the correlation time that allows you to hear signals with more clarity. When receiving CW, it is best to select the longest correlation time that allows reliable reception. The longer the correlation time, the better the S/N ratio. When Noise Reduction 2 is ON, press [FUNC], [N.R./ LEVEL], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the correlation time from 2 ms to 20 ms. The default is 20 ms. Note: ◆ Using Noise Reduction 2 in SSB mode may lower the clarity of signals or induce pulse noise, depending on the conditions. ◆ Only N.R. 1 is available for the sub-receiver. However, the level cannot be adjusted. 9 REJECTING INTERFERENCE NOISE BLANKER ATTENUATOR Noise Blanker was designed to reduce pulse noise such as that generated by automobile ignitions. Noise Blanker does not function in FM mode. The Attenuator reduces the level of received signals. This function is useful when there is strong interference from adjacent frequencies. Press [NB/ LEVEL] to toggle the Noise Blanker ON and OFF. Press [ATT/ F LOCK] to toggle the Attenuator ON and OFF. • • “NB” appears when the function is ON. You can further adjust the Noise blanker level from 1 to 10. The default level is 6. Press [FUNC], [NB/ LEVEL], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to adjust the noise blanker level. • “NB LEVEL” and the current level appear on the sub dot-matrix display. Note: Noise Blanker is available only for the main transceiver in SSB, CW, FSK, and AM modes. PRE-AMPLIFIER Switching the Pre-amplifier OFF may help reduce interference from adjacent frequencies. Press [PRE/ LOCK A] to toggle the Pre-amplifier ON and OFF. • “PRE” appears when the function is ON. “ATT” appears when the function is ON. The ON/OFF setting will be automatically stored in the current band. Each time you select the same frequency band, the attenuator setting will be automatically recalled. The frequency range of each band is available below. Frequency Bands (MHz) 0.03 ~ 2.5 2.5 ~ 4.1 4.1 ~ 7.5 7.5 ~ 10.5 10.5 ~ 14.5 14.5 ~ 18.5 18.5 ~ 21.5 21.5 ~ 25.5 25.5 ~ 30.0 30.0 ~ 60.0 118 ~ 300 300 ~ 512 1240 ~ 1300 The ON/OFF setting will be automatically stored in the current band. Each time you select the same band, the same setting will be automatically selected. Pre-amplifier Attenuator (Default) (Default) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Always Always ON OFF Note: If the same frequency (144 MHz or 430 (440) MHz) band is selected on both the main transceiver and the sub-receiver, the attenuator can be switched ON or OFF for both receivers. This is because the main transceiver and sub-receiver share the same antenna. The frequency range of each band is provided in the following table (under “ATTENUATOR”). Note: If the same frequency (144 MHz or 430 (440) MHz) band is selected on both the main transceiver and the sub-receiver, the pre-amplifier can be switched ON or OFF for both receivers. This is because the main transceiver and sub-receiver share the same antenna. 57 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS STORING DATA IN MEMORY The TS-2000 provides you with 300 memory channels, numbered 00 to 299, for storing operating frequency data, modes and other information. Memory channels 00 to 289 are called Conventional Memory Channels. Memory channels 290 to 299 are designed for programming VFO tuning ranges and scan ranges. The data you can store is listed below: There are 2 methods used for storing transmit/receive frequencies and associated data in memory channels 00 to 289. Use either method, depending on the relationship of the receive and transmit frequencies you store: • Simplex channels: RX frequency = TX frequency Conventional memory is used for storing data you will often recall. For example, you may store the frequency where you regularly meet your club members. • Split-frequency channels: RX frequency ≠ TX frequency Parameter RX frequency TX frequency RX mode TX mode Start/ End frequencies Offset frequency Shift direction Reverse mode RX frequency step size TX frequency step size Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS mode ON/ OFF Memory name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Channel 00 ~289 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Channel 290 ~ 299 Yes1 (simplex) Yes1 (simplex) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (simplex) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes1 Yes1 Memory channels 290 to 299 can also be used as simplex channels. Note: When RIT or XIT is ON, the frequency that includes the RIT or XIT offset will be stored. ■ Simplex Channels 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. • “t A” or “t B” appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select the frequency, mode, etc. to be stored. 3 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the storage process, press [CLR]. 4 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a memory channel. • 1 Changing the data after recalling a memory channel overwrites the contents of the channel. You can also select a channel by entering a 3-digit number, such as 012, using the numeric keys. 5 Press [M.IN] again to store the data. • 58 The previous data stored in the channel is overwritten. 10 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Split-Frequency Channels 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. • “tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is selected. 2 Select the frequency, mode, etc. to be stored. • This frequency and mode will be used for transmitting. 3 Press [A/B] to select the other VFO. 4 Select the receive frequency and mode. 5 Press [SPLIT]. • “SPLIT” appears. MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL There are two modes which allow you to retrieve frequencies and associated data that you stored in a memory channel: Memory Recall and Memory Scroll. Memory Recall: In this mode, the transceiver receives and transmits using a frequency that you retrieve. You can temporarily change the frequency and associated data without overwriting the contents of the memory channel when Menu No. 06B is set to ON. Memory Scroll: Use this mode to check the contents of the memory channels without changing the current receive frequency. In this mode, frequencies you retrieve are not used for receiving and transmitting. ■ Memory Recall 1 Press [VFO/M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 6 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • The memory channel that was last selected appears. To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the storage process, press [CLR]. 7 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a memory channel. • • You can also select a channel by entering a 3-digit number, such as 012, using the numeric keys. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a memory channel. • Continuously holding down Mic [UP] or [DWN] steps the transceiver through the memory channels until the key is released. • Memory channels which contain no data are skipped. • You cannot change memory channels while transmitting. 3 To exit Memory Recall mode, press [VFO/M]. 8 Press [M.IN] again to store the data. • Note: Memory channels can also be changed while using the TF-SET function. The previous data stored in the channel is overwritten. Note: When subtone frequencies differ between TX and RX while performing memory-VFO split operation, the subtone frequency for TX will be stored in the memory channel. 59 10 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Memory Scroll 1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • The memory channel that was last selected appears. MEMORY-VFO SPLIT OPERATION Under “SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATING” {page XX}, you learned about split-frequency operation using two VFOs. Recalling a splitfrequency channel is another way to perform splitfrequency operation. If you access Menu No. 07 and select ON, you can also use a memory channel and a VFO together for this operation, as follows: • RX: Memory channel TX: VFO A or VFO B 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to step through the memory channels. • You can also change channels by entering a 3-digit number, such as 012, using the numeric keys, then pressing [ENT]. 3 To exit Memory Scroll mode, press [CLR]. • The transceiver re-displays the memory channel or VFO frequency that was selected before you activated Memory Scroll. Note: Do not press [M.IN] again after entering Memory Scroll mode. Pressing [M.IN] results in over-writing the current VFO data to the memory channel you selected. ■ Temporary Frequency Changes After retrieving frequencies and associated data in Memory Recall mode, you can temporarily change the data without overwriting the contents of the memory channel. 1 Access Menu No. 06B and select ON. • Skip this step when changing only the associated data (not the frequency). 2 Recall a memory channel. 3 Change the frequencies and associated data. • Use only the Tuning control to select a frequency. 4 If necessary for future use, store the changed data in another memory channel. Refer to “Channel ➡ Channel Transfer” {page 61}. Note: Memory channel data can also be changed while using the TF-SET function. • RX: VFO A or VFO B TX: Memory channel To use a memory channel for receiving: 1 Access Menu No. 06A and select ON. 2 Press [A/B] to select the VFO that you will use for transmitting. • “tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is selected. 3 Select the frequency for transmitting. 4 Recall a memory channel by pressing [VFO/M]. 5 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a memory channel to receive. 6 Press [SPLIT]. 7 The VFO A frequency appears on the sub display. If you want to use the VFO B frequency to transmit, press [SPLIT] again. 8 Press [SEND] or Mic [PTT] to transmit on the frequency shown on the sub display. 9 Press [SPLIT] to exit the SPLIT operation. • If Split operation is still selected using VFO A or VFO B, press [SPLIT] again to exit Split operation. To use a memory channel for transmitting: 1 Access Menu No. 06A and select ON. 2 Recall a memory channel by pressing [VFO/M]. 3 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a memory channel to transmit. 4 Press [VFO/M] to return to VFO mode . 5 Press [SPLIT]. The other VFO frequency appears on the sub display for transmission (Normal SPLIT operation). 6 Press [SPLIT] again. The memory channel you selected in step 3 appears on the sub display for transmission. 7 Press [SEND] or Mic [PTT] to transmit on the frequency in the memory channel. 8 Press [SPLIT] to exit SPLIT operation. 60 10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY TRANSFER ■ Memory ➡ VFO Transfer After retrieving frequencies and associated data from Memory Recall mode, you can copy the data to the VFO. This function is useful, for example, when the frequency you want to monitor is near the frequency stored in a memory channel. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. sVFO/ MG.SEL]. 2 Press [Ms • • When a simplex channel is recalled, the data is copied to VFO A or VFO B, depending on which VFO was used to recall the channel. When a split channel is recalled, the RX data is copied to VFO A and the TX data is copied to VFO B. Note: ◆ The Memory Channel Lockout status and the subtone frequency are not copied. ◆ Channel 00 ~ 289 Channel 290 ~ 299 RX frequency TX frequency Mode for RX Mode for TX Offset frequency Shift direction Reverse ON/ OFF RX frequency step TX frequency step Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS ON/ OFF Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF TX/ RX frequency (simplex) Mode for TX/ RX (simplex) Offset frequency Shift direction Reverse ON/ OFF TX/ RX frequency step (simplex) Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS ON/ OFF Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout OFF Pressing [Ms VFO/ MG.SEL] after temporarily changing the retrieved data copies the new data to the VFO. ■ Channel ➡ Channel Transfer Channel 290 ~ 299 You can also copy channel information from one memory channel to another. This function is useful when storing frequencies and associated data that you temporarily change in Memory Recall mode. 1 Recall the desired memory channel. 2 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • To exit Memory Scroll mode, press [CLR]. 3 Select the memory channel where you would like the data copied, using the MULTI/ CH control. 4 Press [M.IN] again. Channel 00 ~ 289 Channel 00 ~ 289 RX frequency TX frequency Mode for RX Mode for TX Offset frequency Shift direction Reverse ON/ OFF RX frequency step TX frequency step Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS ON/ OFF Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF RX frequency TX frequency Mode for RX Mode for TX Offset frequency Shift direction Reverse ON/ OFF RX frequency step TX frequency step Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS ON/ OFF Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout OFF TX/ RX frequency Mode for TX/ RX Offset frequency Shift direction Reverse ON/ OFF TX/ RX frequency step (simplex) Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS ON/ OFF Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout ON/ OFF Channel 00 ~ 289 RX frequency TX frequency Mode for RX Mode for TX Offset frequency Shift direction Reverse ON/ OFF RX frequency step TX frequency step Tone frequency CTCSS frequency DCS code Tone/ CTCSS/ DCS ON/ OFF Memory Name Memory Channel Lockout OFF The tables above illustrate how data is transferred between memory channels: 61 10 MEMORY FEATURES STORING FREQUENCY RANGES Memory channels 290 to 299 allow you to store frequency ranges for VFO tuning and Program Scan. Program Scan is described in the next chapter. To tune or scan frequencies within a specified range, store the start and end frequencies for that range in advance. MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT You can lock out memory channels that you prefer not to monitor during Memory Scan. Memory Scan is described in the next chapter {page 68}. 1 Press [VFO/M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select the memory channel. 2 Select the desired start frequency. 3 Press [CLR] momentarily. 3 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • To exit Memory Scroll mode and abort the storage process, press [CLR]. • Pressing [CLR] for more than approximately 2 seconds erases the contents of the memory channel. • A dot appears beside the right-most digit of the memory channel number to indicate the channel has been locked out. • Repeatedly pressing [CLR] toggles between adding and removing the channel from the scan list. 4 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a memory channel in the range of 290 to 299. • You can also select a channel by entering a 3-digit number, such as 290, using the numeric keys. 5 Press [M.IN] to store the start frequency in the memory channel. • “CLOSE INPUT” appears on the sub dot-matrix display. 6 Turn the MAIN control or the MULTI/ CH control to select the end frequency. 7 Press [M.IN] to store the end frequency in the memory channel. • The previous data stored in the channel is overwritten. ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS If there are memory channels that you will not recall in the future, you may prefer erasing the contents of those channels. 1 Press [VFO/M] to enter Memory Recall mode. ■ Confirming Start/End Frequencies Use this procedure to check the start and end frequencies that you stored in channels 290 to 299. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select the memory channel. • 1 Press [VFO/M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a memory channel from 290 to 299. 3 Press [–] to check the start frequency and [+] to check the end frequency. ■ Programmable VFO Using the start and end frequencies that you stored in channels 290 to 299, Programmable VFO restricts the frequency range that you can tune with the Tuning control. One application of this function is to help you operate within the authorized frequency limits of your license. 1 Press [VFO/M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a memory channel from 290 to 299. Now you can only tune from the start frequency to the end frequency, using the MAIN control. Note: Pressing [UP]/ [DWN] or turning the MULTI/ CH control results changing the memory channel number while in Programable VFO mode. 62 You can also select a channel by entering a 3-digit number, such as 012, using the numeric keys. 3 Press and hold [CLR] for approximately two seconds. • A long beep sounds to confirm that the channel data is erased. 10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNEL NAME Available characters using a DTMF Mic You can assign a name to each memory channel. A maximum of 7 alpha-numeric characters can be stored. 1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP] or [DWN] to select a memory channel. 3 Press [DISP]. 4 Press [+] or [–] to select a desired alpha-numeric character. You can move the cursor to the left by pressing [MAIN], or to the right by pressing [SUB]. Or, you can use an optional DTMF microphone to enter alpha-numeric characters. Note: Alpha-numeric entries are limited to those characters shown in the following DTMF character table. DTMF key 0 space Available characters – No function Move the cursor right Move the cursor left Delete the selected character Same as [M.IN] key 5 After selecting all the necessary characters for the memory channel name, press [M.IN] to store the name, or press [DISP] to select a Memory Group. You can select only one of 10 groups (0 to 9). Enter the desired group number by pressing a numeric key. The selected group is shown in a larger font. After selecting a group, press [M.IN] to store the name and group number in the memory channel. 6 When you recall a memory channel with a name, the name is displayed on the dot-matrix display along with the memory channel number and group number {page 64}. Available characters using the [+]/[–] keys Available characters ’ SP – ¥ Ç Ñ Ü ç ò È Ò Additional characters for all E-types À É Ó Ÿ é ô ß Á Ê Ô à ê õ Â Ë Õ á ë ö Ã Ì Ö â ì ø Ä Í Ø ã í ù å Å Î Ù ä î ú Æ Ï Ú æ ï û Œ Û œ ñ ü è ó ÿ 63 10 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY GROUP QUICK MEMORY To manage 300 memory channels, you can divide them up into a maximum of 10 groups (Groups 0 to 9). After you configure a Memory Group, you can select only one or more of the Memory Groups you want to recall, in Memory Recall mode. As a default, all memory channels are stored in Group 0. Quick memory is designed to quickly and temporarily save data without specifying a particular memory channel. Use Quick memory to store data you will not use in future operating sessions. For example, as you tune across the band looking for DX, it is convenient to store stations that you want to contact. You can quickly jump between several different memory channels as you monitor them. To change the Memory Channel Group: 1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. 2 Select the desired memory channel for which you want to change the Memory Group by turning the MULTI/ CH control. 3 Press [DISP]. • The Memory Name input prompt appears. Press [DISP] again to skip the input or enter a Memory Name using [+]/ [–] and [MAIN]/ [SUB] {page 63}. 4 The current Memory Group appears in a larger font. 5 Press a numeric key to change the selected Group number. The newly selected Group number appears in a larger font. 6 Press [M.IN] to store the settings. ■ Memory Group Select After you configure Memory Groups to the Memory Channels, you can select one or more of the Groups to be recalled in Memory Recall mode. To select Memory Groups: sVFO/ MG.SEL] to enter 1 Press [FUNC], [Ms Memory Group Select mode. 2 Number 0 ~ 9 appears in the main dot-matrix display. The selected Memory Group numbers are displayed in larger fonts. To change the selection, press a numeric key. To select all the Memory Groups, press [•/ DCS/SEL]. At least, one Memory Group must be selected. 3 Press [M.IN] to save the setting and exit. 4 You can now recall only the selected Memory Groups in Memory Recall mode. 64 This transceiver provides ten Quick memory channels (“0_” to “9_”) that can store the following data: VFO A frequency and operating mode Sub-receiver ON/ OFF VFO B frequency and operating mode Sub-receiver frequency and operating mode RIT ON/ OFF XIT ON/ OFF RIT/ XIT offset frequency Receiver filter bandwidth Noise Blanker ON/ OFF FINE ON/ OFF DSP Noise Reduction OFF/ 1/ 2 DSP Auto Notch ON/ OFF DSP Beat Cancel ON/ OFF TX/ RX functions STORING INTO QUICK MEMORY Each time you store a new frequency, all previously stored frequencies are bumped to the next respective Quick memory channel. When all ten memory channels contain frequencies, storing one more frequency bumps the contents of memory channel 9 off the stack (the data is lost). The following diagram illustrates how the Quick Memory stacks the data in memory each time you press QUICK MEMORY [M.IN]. 24.911 144.005 14.235 441.250 18.111 Memory 0 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 50.015 7.082 29.610 3.545 145.250 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 Memory 8 Memory 9 21.005 24.911 144.005 14.235 441.250 Memory 0 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 18.111 50.015 7.082 29.610 3.545 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 Memory 8 Memory 9 14.085 21.005 24.911 144.005 14.235 Memory 0 Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 441.250 18.111 50.015 7.082 29.610 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 Memory 8 Memory 9 10 MEMORY FEATURES You can store data in the Quick Memory only when using VFO frequencies for both transmitting and receiving. 1 Select the frequency, mode, etc. on the main transceiver or sub-receiver VFO. 2 Press QUICK MEMO [M.IN]. • Each time QUICK MEMO [M.IN] is pressed, the current VFO data is written to Quick memory. QUICK MEMORY ➡ VFO TRANSFER This function copies the contents of the recalled memory channel to the VFO. 1 Recall a Quick memory channel. sVFO/ MG.SEL]. 2 Press [Ms Note: Pressing [Ms VFO/ MG.SEL] after temporarily changing the recalled data copies the new data to the VFO. Note: When RIT or XIT is ON, this ON status and the offset will also be stored. RECALLING QUICK MEMORY CHANNELS You can recall a Quick memory channel only when using VFO frequencies for both transmitting and receiving. 1 Press QUICK MEMO [MR]. • The current memory channel number appears. • If there is no data stored in any Quick memory channel or no data cannot be recalled to the current VFO, an error beep sounds. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a Quick memory channel (0 to 9). • You cannot change memory channels while transmitting. 3 To exit, press QUICK MEMO [MR] again. Note: Memory channels cannot be changed while using the TF-SET function. TEMPORARY FREQUENCY CHANGES After recalling a Quick memory channel, you can temporarily change the data without overwriting the contents of the channel. You can change the frequency even when you select OFF in Menu No. 06B. 1 Press QUICK MEMO [MR]. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a Quick memory channel (0 to 9). 3 Change the frequencies and associated data. 4 To store the changed data in Quick memory, press QUICK MEMO [M.IN]. • This action stores the new data in the current channel and bumps the old frequency to the next higher Quick memory channel. 5 To exit, press QUICK MEMO [MR] again. Note: Memory channel data can also be changed while using the TF-SET function. 65 SCAN Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating efficiency. This transceiver provides the following types of scans. Scan Type Purpose Scans the entire band of the frequency you selected Scans the specific frequency Normal Program ranges stored in Memory Scan Scan channels 290 ~ 299 Scans the frequencies within MHz Scan a 1 MHz range All-Channel Scans all Memory channels, Scan from 00 to 299 Memory Scan Group Scans the specific Memory Scan channel groups Scans the Call channel and VFO the current VFO frequency Call Scan Memory Scans the Call channel and Channel the selected Memory channel Scans the current operating frequency as well as a specified number of VFO frequencies above and below that frequency. The signal Visual strength of each channel is Scan* displayed in a bar-graph Scans the Memory channels Memory and displays the signal Channel strength of each channel in a bar-graph VFO Scan • Program Scan By programming the start and end frequency in Memory channels 290 ~ 299 {page 62}, you can limit the scanning frequency range. Since there are 10 memory channels (290 - 299) available for specifying the start and end frequency, you can select one or more (a maximum of 10) ranges to scan. This is useful when you are waiting for a DX station on a certain frequency but the station may appear on slightly higher or lower frequency. VFO SCAN VFO Scan scans the entire frequency range that is available for the current VFO. When the Program Scan frequency range is not programmed or no Scan Group is selected for the Program Scan, the transceiver also scans the entire frequency range available for the current VFO. If one or more Program Scan frequency ranges are programmed in memory channels 290 to 299: 1 Press [FUNC], [SCAN/ SG.SEL]. 2 If one or more memory channels are selected for the Program Scan, the selected channels are displayed in a larger font on the main dot-matrix display. In this case, press [•/ DCS/SEL] to temporarily deselect all the channels. * Visual Scan graphically shows how frequencies in a specific range are busy. Note: While using CTCSS or DCS, Scan stops only for the signals that contain the same CTCSS tone or DCS code that you selected. ◆ When using S-meter Squelch, Scan stops when the received signal strength matches or exceeds the S-meter setting. Scan resumes 2 seconds after the signal level drops below the S-meter setting. ◆ Pressing and holding Mic [PTT] causes Scan to temporarily stop if it is functioning on a non TX band. Pressing [PTT] on the scanning band causes Scan to stop. ◆ Starting Scan switches OFF the Automatic Simplex Checker. ◆ NORMAL SCAN When you are operating the transceiver in VFO mode, 2 types of scanning are available. • VFO Scan The transceiver scans the entire band of the frequency you selected. For example, if you are operating and receiving on the main transceiver’s VFO A at 14.195.00 MHz, it scans all the frequencies in the range of 30.00 kHz to 60.00000 MHz. (Refer to VFO frequency range in Appendix XX.) 66 When there are no Scan Group channels selected, “VFO SCN MODE” appears on the sub dot-matrix display. 3 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to return to the current VFO mode. 4 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to start the VFO Scan. Note: ◆ While scanning, you can change the scan speed by turning the RIT/ SUB control. Turn the control clockwise/ counterclockwise to decrease/ increase the scan speed. The speed indicator appears on the main dot-matrix display, where P1 is the fastest speed and P9 is the slowest. ◆ You cannot change the VFO Scan speed in FM mode. ◆ You cannot change the VFO Scan speed on the sub-receiver. 11 SCAN PROGRAM SCAN 5 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to start the Program Scan. Program Scan monitors the range between the start and end frequencies that you have stored in Conventional memory channels 290 to 299. Refer to “STORING FREQUENCY RANGES” {page 62} for details on how to store the start and end frequencies. You can select a maximum of 10 memory channels (Memory channels 290 to 299) and sequentially scan the ranges that you stored in these channels. Program Scan starts with the smallest channel number and repeats the sequence as described below. • To quickly move towards a desired frequency while scanning, turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP]/[DWN]. • When in a mode other than FM mode, turning the RIT/ SUB control clockwise decreases the scan speed, and counterclockwise increases the speed. The current scan speed is shown on the display; P1 is the fastest speed and P9 is the slowest. • While in FM mode, Scan automatically stops on a frequency where a signal is present. The transceiver will either remain on that channel for a short time (Time-operated mode) or until the signal drops out (Carrier-operated mode), depending on which mode you select via Menu No. 10 {page 68}. 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. • If you are operating the sub-receiver, press [VFO/ M] to select VFO mode. 2 Press [FUNC], [SCAN/ SG.SEL]. 6 To stop Scan, press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] or [CLR]. Note: 3 If no Program scan channel is selected, all memory channel numbers (from 290 to 299) are displayed in small fonts. Only the one’s digit of each memory channel is displayed on the main dot-matrix display. 0 represents channel 290, 1 represents channel 291, 2 represents channel 292, etc. 4 To select the Program scan frequency range, press a numeric key 0 to 9. For example, press [3] for channel 293 only or press [3], [5], [7] to select the channels 293, 295, and 297. When a channel is selected for the Program Scan, the number is displayed in a larger font. To temporarily deselect all the channels (290 to 299) so that you can perform the VFO Scan, press [•/ DCS/ SEL]. (Refer to “VFO SCAN” on page 66) Note : ◆ At least one of the valid Program Scan channels (from 290 to 299) must be programmed and selected to perform the Program Scan. If no Program channel is selected or available for the Program Scan, the transceiver performs the VFO Scan. ◆ When performing the Program Scan on the sub-receiver, the frequencies must be within the sub-receiver frequency range limitations. Otherwise, the Program scan cannot be performed. The same conditions apply to the main transceiver. ◆ If you are operating on the sub-receiver and perform the Program Scan, the sub-receiver automatically skips the memory channels that cannot be scanned on the sub-receiver. The same conditions also apply to the main transceiver. ◆ If you have turned the MAIN SQL or SUB SQL control clockwise, far beyond the squelch threshold when in FM mode, Scan may fail to stop at a channel where a signal is present. If this happens, turn the MAIN SQL or SUB SQL control slightly counterclockwise. ◆ If you press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] before storing any frequency range for memory channels 290 to 299, the transceiver starts VFO scan. ◆ When the current receive frequency is within one of the ranges that you selected with channel numbers, Scan starts with the current frequency. The operating mode stored in the memory channel is used. ◆ When the current receive frequency is outside all the ranges that you selected with the channel numbers, Scan starts with the start frequency stored in the smallest channel number. ◆ The operating mode can be changed while scanning, but the memory channel is overwritten with the changed mode. ◆ When the current Scan range is smaller than a single step of the MULTI/ CH control, turning the control clockwise causes Scan to jump to the start frequency, and counterclockwise to the end frequency. ◆ Starting Program Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions. ◆ While in FM mode, the Program Scan monitors rounded off frequencies regardless of the Menu No. 04 setting. You cannot change the scan speed on the sub-receiver. ◆ PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for each memory channel from 290 to 299 so that the Program Scan slows down the scanning speed. To specify the slow down frequency points, first program the start and end frequencies into a memory channel (290 ~ 299) {page 62}. 1 Access Menu No. 07 to set the function ON (default is OFF). 2 You can further configure the slow down frequency width. Access Menu No. 08 to select the range from 100 Hz to 500 Hz. Note: If you select, for example, 500 Hz for Menu No. 08, the Program Scan slows down to a ±500 Hz width, centering the frequency you marked below. 67 11 SCAN 3 Press [VFO/ M] to recall the memory channel (290 - 299) for which you want to specify the scan slow down frequencies. [CLR]. Note: ◆ You cannot change the MHz Scan speed in FM mode. 4 Press [+] or [–] to confirm the start or end frequency. ◆ 5 Turn the Tuning control to the center frequency point that you want the Program Scan to slow down. Press QUICK MEMO [M.IN] to mark the Slow down frequency point. The icon appears. MEMORY SCAN 6 Repeat step 5 to specify the center slow down frequency points. You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for each channel. 7 If you want to clear the slow down frequeny points that you previously stored, press and hold QUICK MEMO [M.IN] for 1 second. A confirmation beep sounds and the transceiver clears all the slow down frequency points you specified in the memory channel. Note: You must clear all the previous slow down frequency points; you cannot clear only specific points. 8 Press [VFO/ M] to return to VFO mode. 9 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to start the Program Scan with the slow down frequency point(s). Note: ◆ During the Program Scan, you can turn the RIT/ SUB control to adjust the scanning speed. Turn the control clockwise/ counterclockwise to slow down/ speed up the scan. The Program Scan speed indicator appears on the main dot-matrix display during the Program Scan; P1 is the fastest speed and P9 is the slowest. ◆ You cannot change the Program Scan speed in FM mode. ◆ You cannot change the scan speed on the sub-receiver. ◆ You cannot specify the Program Scan slow down frequency point for FM mode. SCAN HOLD This function stops Program Scan for approximately 5 seconds, then resumes Scan when you jump to the desired frequency by turning the Tuning control or the MULTI/ CH control, or by pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. To use this function, access Menu No. 09, and select ON. The default is OFF. You cannot change the scan speed on the sub-receiver. Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which you have stored frequencies (All-channel Scan) or only a desired group of memory channels (Group Scan). Scan automatically stops at a channel where a signal is present, regardless of the operating mode. The transceiver will either remain on that channel for a short time (Time-operated mode) or until the signal drops out (Carrier-operated mode). Use Menu No. 10 to select either mode. The default is Time-operated. SCAN RESUME METHOD The transceiver stops scanning at the frequency (or memory channel) where a signal is detected. It then continues scanning according to which resume mode you have selected. You can choose one of the following modes. The default is Time-operated mode. • Time-Operated mode The transceiver remains on a busy frequency (or memory channel) for approximately 6 seconds, then continues to scan, even if the signal is still present. • Carrier-Operated mode The transceiver remains on the busy frequency (or memory channel) until the signal drops out. There is a 2 second delay between signal drop-out and scan resumption. 1 Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select Menu No. 10. 3 Press [+]/ [–] to select TO (Time-Operated) or CO (Carrier-Operated). MHz SCAN When you operate the main transceiver or subreceiver in VFO mode, you can scan an entire 1 MHz frequency range within the current VFO frequency. 1 Press [VFO/ M] to select VFO mode. 2 Select the desired frequency to perform the MHz Scan. If you want to scan the entire 145 MHz frequency, for example, select 145.650 MHz. Scan will operate between 145.00000 MHz and 145.99999 MHz. 3 Press and hold [1MHz/ SEL] to start the MHz Scan. 4 Turn the RIT/ SUB control to adjust the scan speed. 5 To stop the MHz Scan, press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] or 68 4 Press [MENU] to complete the setting and exit Menu mode. You can lock out the memory channels that you prefer not to monitor while scanning. To do this, refer to “Memory Channel Lockout” {page 62}. 11 SCAN ALL-CHANNEL SCAN Use the following procedure to scan all the memory channels that contain frequency data in sequence, ignoring the Memory Group number. 4 Press the desired Group number ([0] to [9]) using the numeric keypad. The selected Group number appears in a larger font. Note: You can select only one of 10 groups (0 to 9) for each memory channel. 1 Select Time-operated or Carrier-operated mode via Menu No. 10. 5 Press [M.IN] to store and overwrite the new channel data to the memory channel. 2 Press [VFO/ M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 6 Repeat steps 2 through 6 for each memory channel you want to assign to a specific group. 3 Turn the MAIN SQL or SUB SQL control to adjust the squelch threshold. 4 Press [FUNC], [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to enter Scan Group Select mode. • The selected Groups appear in a larger font. 5 Press [•/ DCS/SEL] to deselect all Groups so that the transceiver scans the memory channel sequencially, ignoring the Memory Group number data. 6 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to return to Memory Recall mode. 7 Press [SCAN/ SG. SEL] to start All-channel Scan. • Scan starts from the current memory channel and ascends up through the channel numbers (scan direction cannot be changed). • To jump to a desired channel while scanning, turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 8 To stop Scan, press [SCAN] or [CLR]. Note: ◆ If you are operating on the sub-receiver and perform the Memory Scan, the transceiver automatically skips the memory channels that cannot be received by the sub-receiver. The same conditions apply to the main transceiver. ◆ ◆ If you have turned the MAIN SQL or SUB SQL control clockwise, far beyond the squelch threshold, Scan may fail to stop at a channel where a signal is present. If this happens, turn the SQL control slightly counterclockwise. Starting Memory Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions. You can select a maximum of 10 groups and sequentially scan the channels that belong to those groups. Group Scan starts with the smallest group number and repeats the sequence, for example, group 3 ➞ group 5 ➞ group 7 ➞ group 3. 1 Select Time-operated or Carrier-operated mode via Menu No. 10. 2 Press [VFO/ M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 3 Turn the MAIN SQL or SUB SQL control to adjust the squelch threshold. 4 Press [FUNC], [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to enter Scan Group Select mode. Then, using the numeric keypad, enter the group numbers you want to scan. i.e.- Press [3] for group 3, or press [3], [5], [7] for groups 3, 5, and 7. The selected Memory Groups appear in a larger font. 5 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to exit Scan Group Select mode. 6 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] again to start Memory Group Scan. GROUP SCAN For the purpose of Group Scan, the 300 memory channels can be divided into 10 groups so that you can select one or more groups to be scanned, depending on the situation. When you store frequency data in a memory channel {page 58}, the transceiver automatically adds the default Group 0 (zero), to the memory channel data. To recall the existing memory channel data and revise the Group number: 1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. 2 Select the desired memory channel by turning the MULTI/ CH control. 3 Press [DISP]. • The Memory Name input prompt appears. Press [DISP] again to skip the input or enter a Memory Name using [+]/ [–] and [MAIN]/ [SUB] {page 63}. • Scan ascends up through the channel numbers (scan direction cannot be changed). • To jump to a desired channel while scanning, turn the MULTI/ CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. 7 To stop Scan, press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] or [CLR]. After using Group Scan, press [FUNC], [SCAN/ SG.SEL], then [•/ DCS/ SEL] to deselect all the Group numbers you selected in step 4. This returns you to All-channel Scan (factory default). Note: ◆ If you are operating on the sub-receiver and perform the Group Scan, the transceiver automatically skips the memory channels that cannot be received by the sub-receiver. The same conditions apply to the main transceiver. ◆ If you have turned the MAIN SQL or SUB SQL control clockwise, far beyond the squelch threshold, Scan may fail to stop at a channel in which a signal is present. If this happens, turn the SQL control slightly counterclockwise. ◆ When the current channel is within one of the groups that you selected, Scan starts with the current channel. 69 11 SCAN ◆ When the current channel is outside all the groups that you selected, Scan starts with the group number that is larger than and closest to the group number of the current channel. ◆ Starting Memory Scan switches OFF the RIT and XIT functions. mode and the number of channels to be scanned are displayed on the main dotmatrix display. The sub dot-matrix display shows the relative S-meter level of each frequency point, vertically. CALL SCAN A Call channel can be stored for each operating band, such as HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz and 1.2 GHz (TS-2000 Optional) bands. You can monitor one of these Call channels and the current operating frequency alternatively. 1 Select the frequency you want to monitor. • • In VFO mode, press [A/B] to select VFO A or B for the main transceiver or press [SUB] or [CTRL] to select the sub-receiver VFO. Then, turn the Tuning control or the MULTI/ CH control to select the desired frequency. In Memory Recall mode, press [VFO/ M] to select the memory channel you want to monitor by turning the MULTI/ CH control. 2 Press [CALL/ C.IN] to recall the Call channel for the frequency band. 3 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL]. 4 The Call channel and the selected VFO frequency or memory channel are monitored alternatively. 5 To stop Scan, press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] or [CLR]. VISUAL SCAN While you are receiving, Visual Scan allows you to monitor frequencies near the current operating frequency. Visual Scan graphically displays how all frequencies in the selected range are busy. You will see a maximum of 7 segments, for each frequency (channel) point that represent relative S-meter levels. • To pause Scan, press [DISP]. “P” appears on the main dot-matrix display. Press [DISP] again to resume the Visual Scan 4 To change the current scanning frequency, turn the Tuning control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • The displayed frequency changes and the cursor moves. • Press [1MHz/ SEL] to make the current scanning frequency the new center frequency. • You can move the frequency using the MAIN control. If you want to revert to the original center frequency, press [FM/ AM/ NAR]. 5 To quit Visual Scan, press [CLR] or [SCAN]. ■ Selecting the Number of Channels to Scan 1 Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select Menu No. 11. 3 Press [+] or [–] to select 31, 61 (default), 91 or 181 channels for the number of channels to scan. Determine the scan range by selecting the center frequency and the number of channels. The default number of channels is 61. ■ Using Visual Scan 1 Select the desired band for Visual Scan. 2 Turn the Tuning control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN], to select the operating frequency. • This frequency will be used as the center frequency. 3 Press and hold [DISP] for approximately 1 second to start Visual Scan. • 70 The current center frequency is displayed on the main frequency display and the current scanning frequency is displayed on the sub frequency display. The operating 4 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Note: ◆ The current frequency step of the MULTI/ CH control is used for the Visual Scan. ◆ While performing the Visual Scan, the DUAL WATCH function {page 47} is temporarily disabled unless you are using the 144 MHz or 430 (440) MHz in FM or AM mode and the Control Band for the main transceiver. ◆ If you start the Visual Scan from the frequency on the subreceiver, the frequency is transferred to the main display, then the Visual Scan starts. ◆ If you start the Visual Scan in Memory Recall mode, the memory channel frequencies will be scanned. ◆ If the frequency range specified for Program Scan or Program VFO is narrower than the range specified for Visual Scan, the range for Program Scan or VFO will be used for Visual Scan. ◆ Visual Scan stops when you transmit. ◆ Depending on the transceiver conditions, Visual Scan and the S-meter level may differ. 11 SCAN < This page is intesionally left blank at this moment. Additional Visual Scan explanation may be flooded over to this page> 71 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ALT (Auto Lock Tuning) APO (Auto Power OFF) The ALT (Auto Lock Tuning) allows the transceiver to adjust the center receiving frequency automatically when you operate on the 1.2 GHz band in FM mode. When the receiving audio signal is distorted or breaking up, turn this function on to adjust the center receiving frequency. Some old 1.2 GHz transceivers do not have stable and precise oscilating circuits and tend to be slightly off (drifted from) the displayed frequency. You can set the TS-2000 to switch OFF automatically if no keys or controls are pressed or adjusted for a certain period of time. 1 minute before the transceiver switches OFF, “CHECK” is output in morse code. You can select the time from OFF, 60, 120, and 180 minutes. Press [FUNC], [XIT/ ALT] to toggle the ALT function ON or OFF. Select the APO time from OFF, 60, 120, or 180 minutes. • “ALT” appears when the function is ON. Note: The ALT (Auto Lock Tuning) works only on the 1.2 GHz band in FM mode. ANTENNAS Note: ◆ The APO function works during the Scan. ◆ The APO timer starts counting down the timer when no key presses, no control adjusments, and no command (RS-232C port) sequences are detected. AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER HF/ 50 MHz Band ■ SWITCHING ANT 1/ ANT 2 Two antenna connectors are available for the HF/ 50 MHz band on the rear panel. When you operate the main transceiver on these frequencies, you can select one of 2 antennas. Press [FUNC], [AT/ ANT 1/2] to select ANT 1 or ANT 2 for the main transceiver. • Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 57. “ANT 1” or “ANT 2” appears to indicate which antenna is selected. The ANT 1/ANT 2 setting will automatically be stored in the antenna band memory. Next time you select the same band, the same antenna will be automatically selected. As explained in “ANTENNA CONNECTION” {page 1}, matching the impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna is important. To adjust the impedance between the antenna and the transceiver, you have the choice of using the internal tuner or an external tuner. This section describes how to use the internal tuner. For the external tuner, consult the instruction manual that comes with the tuner. 1 Select the transmit frequency. 2 Press [FUNC], [AT/ ANT1/2] to select ANT 1 or ANT 2. • Antenna Selection Frequency Range (MHz) 0.03 ~ 2.5 4.1 ~ 7.5 10.5 ~ 14.5 18.5 ~ 21.5 25.5 ~ 30.0 2.5 ~ 4.1 7.5 ~ 10.5 14.5 ~ 18.5 21.5 ~ 25.5 30.0 ~ 60.0 If an external tuner is connected to the ANT 1 connector, select ANT 2 to use the internal antenna tuner. The internal antenna tuner is automatically bypassed if an external antenna tuner is connected to ANT 1. 3 Press [AT/ ANT1/2] momentarily. • “AT TX” appears, indicating that the internal tuner is in-line (not bypassed). Note: Connect an external antenna tuner to the ANT 1 connector only, then select ANT 1. The internal tuner will be automatically bypassed when the transceiver is switched ON. VHF/ UHF/ 1.2 GHz Band When you select the VHF, UHF, or 1.2 GHz band on the main transceiver and/or the sub-receiver, the following antenna is automatically selected based on the operating frequencies. MAIN transceiver (MHz) ANT 144 142 ~ 152 ANT 430 ANT 1.2G (optional) 420 ~ 450 SUB-receiver (MHz) 118 ~ 174 220 ~ 300 300 ~ 512 1240 ~ 1300 N/A Note: The same antenna is shared and used when the main transceiver and sub-receiver are on the same band. The frequency coverage varies depending on the market codes. 72 4 Press [AT/ ANT1/2] for more than one second. • CW mode is automatically selected and tuning begins. • “AT” blinks and the MAIN band LED lights red. • To cancel tuning, press [AT/ ANT1/2] again. • If the SWR of the antenna system is extremely 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES high (more than 10:1), an alarm (“SWR” in morse code) sounds and the internal tuner is bypassed. Before attempting to tune again, adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR. 5 See the display and check that tuning has successfully finished. • If the tuning was successful, “AT” stops blinking and the MAIN band LED turns off. • If tuning does not finish within approximately 20 seconds, an alarm (“5” in morse code) sounds. Press [AT/ ANT1/2] to stop the alarm and tuning. If you access Menu No. 27 and select ON, received signals will also pass through the internal tuner. When this function is ON, “RX AT” appears. This may reduce interference on the receive frequency. AT Preset Frequency Range (MHz) 0.03 ~ 1.85 2.50 ~ 3.525 3.575 ~ 3.725 4.10 ~ 7.03 7.10 ~ 7.50 10.50 ~ 14.10 14.50 ~ 18.50 21.15 ~ 21.50 25.50 ~ 29.00 30.00 ~ 51.00 52.00 ~ 53.00 1.85 ~ 2.50 3.525 ~ 3.575 3.725 ~ 4.10 7.03 ~ 7.10 7.50 ~ 10.50 14.10 ~ 14.50 18.50 ~ 21.15 21.50 ~ 25.50 29.00 ~ 30.00 51.00 ~ 52.00 53.00 ~ 60.00 ATTENUATOR Note: ◆ The internal tuner will not tune outside the authorized transmit limits of Amateur bands. ◆ Pressing [AT/ ANT1/2] for more than one second while transmitting, interrupts transmitting and starts tuning. ◆ If you would like to use a seperate receiving antenna, access Menu No. 18 and switch it ON. When this function is ON, received signals bypass the internal antenna tuner. ◆ While using CW Full Break-in, the internal tuner will be in-line for both transmitting and receiving. ◆ Tuning automatically turns OFF in approximately 60 seconds. “AT” disappears and the error beeps stop. ◆ Tuning may still continue when the SWR meter indicates 1:1. This happens due to the tuning algorithm; this is not a malfunction. ◆ Even though the SWR meter shows more than one segment, the internal tuner may not retune. This happens because of an SWR calculation algorithm tolerance between 10 W (approx.) transmit power for tuning and 100 W transmit power. ◆ If tuning does not finish even though the SWR meter indicates smaller than 3:1, adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR, then attempt to tune again. ◆ Tuning may not reach an SWR of 1:1, depending on the transceiver conditions. ■ PRESETTING After each successful tuning session, the AT Preset memory function stores the position of the tuning capacitor in the memory. The position of the capacitor is stored for each of the antenna tuner band (see the following table) and for each antenna connector (ANT 1 and ANT 2). Press [AT/ ANT1/2] momentarily. • “AT TX” will appear, showing that the internal tuner is in-line (not bypassed). • Each time you go across the antenna tuner band, the AT Preset memory is automatically recalled to position the tuning capacitor without the need for retuning. If no preset data exists for a particular band/antenna combination, then the default data of 50 Ω is used. Note: Tuning may restart in order to obtain the optimum matching condition even though the current antenna tuner band has the preset data. The attenuator function is useful when extremely strong signals exist nearby your receiving frequency. When these type of signals exist nearby your receiving frequency, the AGC function may be erroneously controlled by the strong singals, rather than by the target receiving signal. If this happens, the target receiving signal can be masked and buried by the strong signals. In this case, turn the Attenuator function ON. 1 Press [ATT/ F LOCK] 2 “ATT” appears. To return to the normal operation, press [ATT/ F LOCK] again. Note: If the same band is selected for both the main transceiver and the sub-receiver, the Attenuator function is on for both receivers. AUTO MODE You can configure a maximum of 29 points (HF/ 50 MHz), 9 points (144 MHz band), 9 points (430 (440) MHz band), and 9 points (1.2 GHz band) of the main transceiver VFO (VFO A and B) frequencies to change the operating mode automatically when you change the frequency. As a default, the following modes are programmed on each operating band. HF/ 50 MHz band 0.03 ~ 9.5 MHz: LSB 9.5 MHz ~ 60 MHz: USB 144 MHz band 142 ~ 152 MHz: FM 430 (440) MHz band 420 ~ 450 MHz: FM 1.2 GHz band (optional) 1240 ~ 1300 MHz: FM To add the frequency points to the Auto Mode selection: 73 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 1 Press and hold [USB/ LSB/ AUTO] + POWER ON. 2 Press [+] or [–] to select the band to add the frequency points. 3 Select a memory channel number by turning the MULTI/ CH control. 4 Turn the MAIN control to select a desired frequency point to change the operating mode. Or, press [ENT] to enter the desired frequency point {page 37} using the numeric keys. 5 Press one of the mode keys to select the desired operating mode. • The selected mode appears on the main dotmatrix display. The next table is an example of adding 4 frequency points into memory. With this setup, the transceiver selects AM mode below 1.62 MHz, CW mode from 1.62MHz to 2.0 MHz, LSB mode from 2.0 MHz to 9.5 MHz, FM mode from 9.5 MHz to 53.0 MHz and USB mode from 53.0 MHz to 60 MHz. If multiple data contains the same frequency but a different mode is entered into memory, the lowest numbered memory channel is reflected as the Auto Mode. Channel No. Data Operating mode 1.62 MHz AM 0.03 MHz ≤ AM < 1.62 MHz 2.0 MHz CW 7.0 MHz LSB 9.5 MHz LSB 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have added all the data. 7 Press [CLR] to store the data. The table below shows the default Auto Mode frequency points for the HF/ 50 MHz band. When you activate the Auto Mode selection by pressing [FUNC], [LSB/ USB/ AUTO], the transceiver automatically selects the mode; LSB for frequencies below 9.5 MHz and USB for frequencies greater than or equal to 9.5 MHz. Channel No. • • 28 Data 9.5 MHz LSB 9.5 MHz LSB 9.5 MHz LSB 9.5 MHz LSB • • 9.5 MHz LSB Operating mode 0.03 MHz ≤ LSB < 9.5 MHz 9.5 MHz ≤ USB ≤ 60.0 MHz The table below is an example of how to add the frequency point of 1.62 MHz/ AM into memory. With this set up, the transceiver selects AM mode below 1.62 MHz, LSB mode from 1.62 MHz to 9.5 MHz and USB mode from 9.5 MHz to 60.0 MHz. Channel No. Data Operating mode • • 28 74 1.62 MHz AM 9.5 MHz LSB 9.5 MHz LSB 9.5 MHz LSB • • 9.5 MHz LSB 0.03 MHz ≤ AM < 1.62 MHz 1.62 MHz ≤ LSB < 9.5 MHz 9.5 MHz ≤ USB ≤ 60.0 MHz 1.62 MHz ≤ CW < 2.0 MHz 2.0 MHz ≤ LSB < 9.5MHz 9.5 MHz ≤ FM < 53.0 MHz • • • • 28 53.0 MHz FM 53.0 MHz ≤ USB ≤ 60.0 MHz To activate the AUTO MODE function, press [FUNC], [LSB/ USB/ AUTO]. BEEP FUNCTION The Beep function provides you confirmation of entry, error status, and malfunctions of the transceiver. Although you can turn the beep function OFF by accessing Menu No. 12, we recommend you leave it ON in order to detect unexpected errors and malfunctions. You can also change the output level of the beeps by accessing Menu No. 12 and selecting 1 to 9. The transceiver generates morse code to tell you which mode is selected when you change operating modes. When you change operating modes, the following morse code sounds: Mode LSB USB CW CW-R FSK FSK-R AM/ AMN FM/ FMN Morse Code Output · – ·· ·· – –·–· –·–· ·–· ·–· ·–· ·–· ·– ·· – · (L) (U) (C) (CR) (R) (RR) (A) (F) 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES The transceiver also generates the following warning, confirmation, and malfunction beeps. Beeps DISPLAY ■ What it means The brightness of the LCD display can be selected from OFF, and 1 to 4 by accessing Menu No. 00. A high pitched short beep A valid key is pressed. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 00. A Key entry is accepted, A high pitched long beep Scan starts, or AT tune has completed. 2 Press [+]/ [–] to select OFF, 1, 2, 3, or 4. 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit Menu mode. A low pitched short beep An invalid key is pressed. “UL” in morse code “S” in morse code “5” in morse code “SWR” in morse code “CHECK” in morse code “BT” in morse code “AR” in morse code The internal PLL circuit unlock status is detected. CW Auto Tune cannot be completed. AT Tune cannot be completed within a specified time. The antenna’s SWR is too high (over 10:1) to perform AT Tune. 1 minute before APO (Auto Power Off) function switches the transceiver OFF. Waiting for a CW message to be recorded. The current message memory is full. ■ 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 59. 2 Press [+]/ [–] to select an appropriate contrast from 1 to 16. 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit Menu mode. ■ 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 01. 2 Press [+]/ [–] to select ON or OFF. 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit Menu mode. DTMF ■ To send a series of DTMF tones: 2 Press [CALL/ C.IN] again to return to the previous operating frequency. 1 Press Mic [PTT] or [SEND] on the front panel. 2 Press the desired DTMF keys to transmit. To revise the default CALL channel frequency: • 1 Select a new CALL frequency and operating mode on the VFO. DTMF tones are monitored through the speaker. 3 Release Mic [PTT] or press [SEND] to return to receive mode. 2 Press [FUNC], [CALL/ C.IN] to copy the new frequency and mode to the CALL channel. 1: All E-types 2: K-type MANUAL DTMF DIALING If you have an optional MC-47 DTMF microphone, you can send DTMF tones while you are transmitting. 1 Press [CALL/ C.IN]. Default CALL Channel frequency and Mode HF 29.6 MHz / FM 50 MHz 51.0 MHz./ FM 144 MHz 144.00 MHz/ FM 430.0 MHz1, 432.0 MHz2, 440 MHz3/ 430 (440) MHz FM 1.2 GHz 1240 MHz/ FM KEY ILLUMINATION The front panel key illumination can be switched ON or OFF. To recall the CALL channel: Band CONTRAST The contrast of the LCD dot-matrix display can be selected from 1 to 16 by accessing Menu No. 59. CALL CHANNEL A CALL channel is a frequency that is often used when looking for a station with which to make contact in FM mode. Each frequency band (HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz, and 1.2 GHz) has one CALL channel. The default CALL frequencies are shown below. BRIGHTNESS ■ DTMF MEMORY Entering DTMF tones The transceiver has 10 DTMF Memory Channels. Each channel can store a series of 16 DTMF tones. You can also name each DTMF entry using a maximum of 8 alpha-numeric characters. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 45. 2 Press [SUB] to access Menu No. 45A 75 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 3 Press [SUB] again to enter DTMF Memory Channel mode. control to access Menu No. 45B. 2 Press [+] or [–] to select SLOW. 3 Press [MENU] to exit the Menu mode. The DTMF tones will now be sent using the 100 ms (tone)/ 100 ms (mute) format. 4 Select a DTMF Memory Channel (0 to 9) using the MULTI/ CH control. 5 Press [SUB] to enter the desired memory name. Use [+] or [–] to select the characters. Press [MAIN] or [SUB] to move the cursor left or right while entering the DTMF memory name. You can also use the Mic DTMF keys to enter the characters. Refer to the table on page XX for the assignment of characters and numbers. DTMF Pause Period In the DTMF Memory, you can enter blanks (pauses) among a series of DTMF tones. The default pause period is set to 500 ms, but you can change this value by accessing Menu No. 45C. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 45C. 2 Press [+] or [–] to select the desired DTMF Pause period (default is 500 ms). 3 Press [MENU] to exit the Menu mode. HF RX ANTENNA 6 Press [M.IN] to store the name into memory. 7 Select the desired DTMF tone using [+] or [–], then press [SUB] to move the cursor to the right to enter the next DTMF tone. 8 Repeat step 7 until you enter all the desired DTMF tones. You can enter a maximum of 16 DTMF tones for each DTMF Memory Channel. If you have a seperate HF antenna (below 30 MHz ) only for receiving, connect the antenna coaxial cable to HF RX ANT connector on the rear panel. This connector is considered to be connected a beverage antenna or directional loop antenna for low-band operation. To use HF RX ANTENNA connector, access Menu No. 18 and select ON. When the HF RX ANTENNA is selected for receiving, “EXT” appears on the display. LINEAR AMPLIFIER CONTROL 9 Press [M.IN] to store the data into memory. Transmitting DTMF Memory Channel Data To send the DTMF Memory Channel data while you are transmitting: 1 Press QUICK MEMORY [MR] while you are trasmitting. 2 The DTMF Memory Channel number and the memory name appear on the main dot-matrix display. 3 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the DTMF Memory Channel you want to transmit. 4 Press QUICK MEMORY [MR] to transmit the DTMF tones. • The DTMF tones are monitored through the speaker while they are transmitted. When you connect an external HF linear amplifier to the TS-2000(X) transceiver using the REMOTE connector, select 1 (fast switching/ 10 ms delay) or 2 (slow switching/ 50 ms delay) to activate the internal relay so you can interface with the HF linear amplifier. Some linear amplifiers require a long transmission delay time because of the slow antenna relay switching time. In this case, select 2 for the slow switching. If you have 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430 (440) MHz, or 1.2 GHz band linear amplifiers, connect the linear amplifier control cable to the EXT.CONT connector for these bands. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select Menu No. 28A (HF), 28B (50 MHz), 28C (144 MHz), 28D (430 (440) MHz), or 28E (1.2 GHz). 2 Press [+] or [–] to select OFF, 1, or 2. DTMF Tone Time Length When transmitting a series of DTMF tones, each tone duration is set to the 50 ms (tone)/ 50 ms (mute) format as default. Some repeaters or auto patch controllers may require longer DTMF tones and mutes. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH 76 • OFF disables the TS-2000 relay. • 1 is 10 ms transmission delay. • 2 is 50 ms transmission delay. Note: If CW full break-in is enabled, 10 ms transmission delay is applied regardless of the Menu No. 28 settings. 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES LOCK FUNCTIONS ■ FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION Frequency Lock disables some keys and controls to prevent you from accidentally activating a function or changing current settings. Press [FUNC], [ATT/ F LOCK] to toggle Frequency Lock ON or OFF. • “F LOCK” appears when this function is ON. The following keys and controls are disabled by Frequency Lock: •Tuning control •MULTI/ CH control • [A/B] • [A=B] • [CLR] • [CW/ FSK] • [ENT] • [FM/AM] • [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] • [M.IN] sVFO] • [Ms • QUICK MEMO [M.IN] • QUICK MEMO [MR] • [SCAN/ SG. SEL] • [SPLIT] • [UP]/ [DOWN] • [VFO/ M] • [1MHz/ SEL] • [1/ CH1/ REC] • [2/ CH2/ REC] • [3/ CH3/ REC] • [9/ FINE/ STEP] • [+]/ [–] Note: ◆ After activating Frequency Lock, the MULTI/ CH control and [+]/[–] are still available in Menu mode. ◆ After activating Frequency Lock, you can still change the transmit frequency with the Tuning control while in the TF-SET mode. ◆ After activating Frequency Lock, the MULTI/ CH control is still available for selections other than frequency and memory channel changes. ◆ After activating Frequency Lock, [CLR] may be available in some situations. ■ LOCK ALL FUNCTION The Lock All function disables all the keys and controls on the TS-2000 transceiver, except [FUNC], [PRE/ LOCK A], Mic [PTT] and [FUNC], [ATT/ F LOCK] . Press [FUNC], [PRE/ LOCK A] to toggle the Lock All function ON or OFF. • “LOCK A” appears when this function is ON. To return to normal operation, press [FUNC], [PRE/ LOCK A]. MICROPHONE PF KEYS When using the optional MC-47 or MC52DM microphone, you can customize the functions of the Mic [PF1], [PF2], [PF3], and [PF4] keys. You can assign the following types of functions to these keys via Menu No. 51B to 51E: • • Activate the same function as one of the front panel keys. One of the following functions can be assigned to each [PF] key Selecting OFF assigns no function to the PF key. A.N. ANT 1/2 A=B A/B B.C. CALL CH1 CH2 CH3 CLR CTRL CW TUNE DSP MONI FINE M.IN M.IN(QUICK MEMO) MR (QUICK MEMO) MsVFO MENU 00 ~ 62 NB N.R. OFF 1MHz RX MONI SCAN SPLIT TF-SET VFO/M VOICE 1 VOICE 2 MONITOR When you are receiving while the squelch function is ON, weak signals become intermitant. Or, if the CTCSS function is ON, you may want to disable the squelch function temporarily to monitor the current channel activities. In these cases, use the MONITOR function to disable the squelch function temporarily. To assign the MONITOR function to a [PF] key on the front panel: 1 Press [MENU] and turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 51A. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select RX MONI. 3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode. Note: You can also assign the MONITOR function to a programmable function key on an optional MC-47 microphone. PF KEY You can program the front panel [PF] key to assign a function that you frequently use. The default is Voice 1 for the optional Voice Synthesizer, VS-3 {page 91}. You can assign one of the functions in “MICROPHONE PF KEYS” to this PF key, accessing Menu No. 51A. RISE TIME OF CW The rise time of a CW signal is the time for the RF output to rise to its maximum power after the key is closed. The default setting, 6 ms, is fine for slow to medium keying speed and normal weighting (dot/ dash ratio). The 4 or 2 ms settings are good for faster keying speeds. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 32. 2 Press [+] or [–] to select the desired rise time (default is 6 ms). 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit the Menu mode. Directly select Menu No. without pressing [MENU] and turning the MULTI/ CH control. 77 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES RX DSP EQUALIZER If you want to reverse the output: ■ EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO (SSB/FM/AM) 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 17. Use Menu No. 20 to change the receiver frequency responses of the target signal. You can select one from six different receiver profiles including the default flat response. Selecting any of the following items from the Menu causes “EQ R” to appear on the display. • Off: The default frequency response for SSB, FM, and AM. • • • Emphasizes higher audio frequencies; effective for a bassy voice. The S-meter Squelch function opens the squelch only when the receiving signal has the same or greater strength than the S-meter Squelch setting. This function helps you to not open the squelch when receiving weak signals that you do not want to hear. Formant pass: Bass boost: 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 19A. 2 Press [+] to select ON. Conventional: 3 Turn the MAIN SQL control and/or the SUB SQL control to adjust the S-meter Squelch threshold level. When you turn SQL control, the indicators on the S-meter move accordingly. Emphasizes by 3 dB frequencies at 600 Hz and higher. 4 Press [MENU] to store the settings and exit the Menu mode. User: Note: The squelch threshold level of the S-meter squelch (both MAIN and SUB SQL) is around the 9 o’clock position for FM (both MAIN and SUB SQL) , the 11 o’clock position for other modes (MAIN SQL), and the 9 o’clock position for AM (SUB SQL), regardless of the SQL controls position. Reserved for future use. Off is programmed at the factory as a default. SEPERATE SPEAKER OUTPUT The TS-2000 has 2 independent receivers and is capable of receving 2 different frequencies at the same time. If no external speaker is connected to the TS-2000, both audio signals are mixed internally, then output through the internal speaker. If you are using at least one external speaker, you can configure the transceiver to make a seperate output for each receiver. 1 Connect the external speaker to the EXT.SP2 jack on the rear panel {page 2}. 2 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 16. 3 Press [+] or [–] to select 1. 4 Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit Menu mode. The signals from the main transceiver are now output from the external speaker and the signals from the sub-receiver are output from the internal speaker. If you want the transceiver to mix 1/4 of each output to the other output, select 1 in step 2. Depending on the external speaker location, this setting may be comfortable to lisen to both signals. Note: Connecting an external speaker to the EXT.SP1 jack simply replaces the internal speaker output with EXT.SP1. 78 The output is now reversed. The signals from the main transceiver are output from the internal speaker and the signals from the sub-receiver are output from the external speaker. S-METER SQUELCH Emphasizes lower audio frequencies; effective for a voice with more high frequency components. • 3 Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit Menu mode. High boost: Improves clarity by suppressing audio frequencies outside the normal voice frequency range. • 2 Press [+] to select ON. Squelch Hang Time You can adjust the squelch hang time to continuously monitor unstable signals. When the signal is temporarily weaker than the S-meter Squelch threshold level, the squelch does not mute the signal for a short period of time. In this way, you can continuously monitor the unstable signal. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 19B. 2 Press [+] or [–] to select OFF, 125 ms, 250 ms, or 500 ms. 3 Press [MENU] to store the settings and exit the Menu mode. 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES TIME-OUT TIMER The Time-out Timer limits the time of each transmission. It is also useful to prevent a long accidental transmission. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 24. 2 Press [+] or [–] to select OFF, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes. 3 Press [MENU] to store the settings and exit the Menu mode. Note: ◆ When using a transverter, not all the functions of this transceiver are available. ◆ When using the optional VS-3 unit, the selected frequencies are not announced. 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 is transmitting. TNC 1 Press [FUNC], [PWR/ TX MONI]. This transceiver has a built-in TNC that is usually used for the Packet Cluster Tune {page 53} or SkyCommand II+ operations {page XX}. However, you can also utilize the built-in TNC as a high speed (9600 bps) or normal (1200 bps) TNC that is controlled by a external PC or dumb terminal {page 49}. 2 Current TX monitor setting appears. If you desire, you can connect an external TNC or proprietary TNC to ACC2 connector. To interface an external TNC with TS-2000(X), refer to the ACC2 connector information {page XX} and accessing Menu No. 50B ~ 50F then configure and adjust the Menu parameters to work with the external TNC. 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 the haulings. ◆ The CW transmission signal cannot be monitored using the TX monitor function. Use the CW sidetone function to monitor CW transmissions (Menu No. 13 and 31). 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 (optional) connector on the rear of the transceiver. 2 Select the exciter operating frequency on the main transceiver of the TS-2000. • 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. 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. 79 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES QUICK DATA TRANSFER This transceiver has the capability to quickly and conveniently transfer the receive frequency and mode to another compatible transceiver. Compatible transceivers include: • TS-2000(X) • TS-570S/570D • TS-850S • TS-870S • TS-690S • TS-950SDX • TS-450S Data Transfer could be useful while contesting. A spotting station that is searching for new contest multipliers can quickly transfer a frequency over to the running (main) station. ■ Transferring Data The TS-2000(X) transceiver works as the Master, sending data to the Slave transceiver. 1 Switch ON the Transfer function of each transceiver. • 2 On the Master, while in VFO mode, select an operating frequency and mode. 3 On the Master, press QUICK MEMO [M.IN]. SETTING UP ■ Equipment Needed In addition to a compatible transceiver, the following equipment is required: Transfer to TS-2000(X), TS-570, or TS-870S: • One cross-wired cable. This cable must have a 9-pin RS-232C female connector at both ends. Transfer to a transceiver other than TS-2000(X), TS-570, and TS-870S: • KENWOOD IF-232C interface unit • One cross-wired cable. This cable must have a 9-pin RS-232C female connector at one end and a 25-pin RS-232C female connector at the other end. • One straight cable. This cable must have a 6pin DIN male connector at both ends. When connecting with another TS-2000(X), TS-570, or TS-870S, use the same COM connector baud rate on each transceiver. If transferring to or from other KENWOOD transceivers, select 4800 bps and 2 stop bits. On the TS-2000(X), set the parameter in Menu No. 56 to 4800 bps. Note: While transferring data, other functions may work slower. 80 When using another TS-2000(X) as the Slave, “CTRL” appears on the Slave. • The displayed data is stored in Quick memory channel 1 on the Master and transferred to the Slave. ■ Receiving Data The TS-2000(X) transceiver works as the Slave, receiving data from the Master transceiver. The Slave can receive data using either Quick memory channel 1 or the VFO. 1 Switch ON the Transfer function of each transceiver. • On the TS-2000(X), access Menu No. 52 and select ON. For the compatible transceiver, refer to the instruction manual that came with the transceiver. 2 On the Slave, access Menu No. 53 and select either OFF (QUICK MEMO channel 1) or ON (the VFO). • The default is OFF (QUICK MEMO). 3 On the Master, perform the appropriate operation to send data. • Note: If you are using a DSP-100 unit with the transceiver, turn on the transceiver first, then turn on the DSP-100. USING QUICK TRANSFER • Note: If the Master has RIT switched ON, the offset frequency is added to the receive frequency to be transferred. ■ Connections For diagrams on how to connect the two transceivers, see “CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT” {page XX}. On the TS-2000(X), access Menu No. 52 and select ON. For the compatible transceiver, refer to the instruction manual that came with the transceiver. For the correct method, refer to the instruction manual that came with the transceiver. Note: ◆ If you always use the TS-2000 (X) for receiving only, activate TX Inhibit function, accessing Menu No. 54 to avoid unintentional transmission. ◆ When the Slave receives data using the VFO programmed with a simplex frequency, the received data replaces the data on both VFOs. On the Slave, both RIT and XIT are set to OFF. ◆ When the Slave receives data using the VFOs programmed with split frequencies, the received data replaces the data only on the TX side of the VFO. On the Slave, XIT is set to OFF but RIT is not changed. 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES COMPUTER CONTROL By connecting this transceiver to a computer, you can change the computer into an electronic console from which you can remotely control functions of the transceiver. This capability makes remote operation of your transceiver possible from across the room, from another room, or when coupled with other commercially available products and where lawful, from another city, state, or country via a telephone connection. Note: ◆ You can use the front panel controls while using computer control. Settings done from the front panel are effective immediately. ◆ After the computer is disconnected or turned off, all values and settings on the front panel are restored. SETTING UP ■ Equipment Needed • A PC equipped with an RS-232C serial port. • One straight cable. This cable must have a 9pin D-Sub RS-232C female connector at one end, and at the other end a 9-pin or a 25-pin DSub RS-232C female connector that mates with the RS-232C port of your computer. • Transceiver control application. To design your programs, consult “APPENDIX” {page XX} for the necessary information. ■ Connections Connecting the transceiver to the computer is easy. See the diagram given in “CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT” {page XX}. Note: Before connecting this transceiver to the computer, switch OFF the power to the transceiver and the computer. COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS In order to control the transceiver by computer, you must first choose the communication parameters. 1 On the computer, configure your transceiver control application for 8 data bits and no parity. 2 On the transceiver, select the appropriate transfer rate and number of stop bits via Menu No. 56. • The defaults are 9600 bps and 1 stop bit. Note: To reliably use the 38400 or 57600 bps transfer rates, the RS-232C port of the computer must support these high-speed communications parameters. 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 receiving signals outside the amateur radio bands. You also must use a different antenna for transmitting and receiving. For example, if you receive a VHF signal on the subreceiver, 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 subreceiver. 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 [+]. • “LOCK A” appears. Note: You can also reverse the receive and transmit bands, so that you receive on the main transceiver and transmit on the subreceiver’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 (Repeater TX Hold) and select “ON”. 81 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (K-type ONLY) If you have a Kenwood TH-D7A handheld transceiver, you can use it to remotely control the 144 MHz and 430 (440) MHz bands of the TS-2000 transceiver, using FM mode. You will be controlling one band on the TS-2000 transceiver while sending DTMF tones to the other band from the remote control transceiver. This function is useful, for example, when you want to control the VHF/ UHF FM repeater function of the TS-2000 transceiver from a location outside your home or vehicle. Note: ◆ To remotely control the TS-2000, you can also use a handheld transceiver which does not have a remote control function, but a DTMF function. You must, however, manually send DTMF tones for control code strings. Skip steps 1 and 3 in “PREPARATION”, below. ◆ FCC rules permit you to send control codes only on the 430 (440) MHz band. PREPARATION Assuming that the 144 MHz band of the TS-2000 transceiver will be controlled. On the control transceiver: When in Remote Control mode, the DTMF keys of the control transceiver will function as shown in the table below. Each time you press the desired key, the transceiver will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding command to the mobile. Note: If using a transceiver without a remote control function, manually send “AXXX#YA#” where “XXX” is your 3-digit secret number and “Y” is a single-digit control command. If you do not add ”A#” to the end, you can skip sending “AXXX#” next time; however, the mobile may be accidentally controlled by other stations. DCS ON MR TONE ON LOW CTCSS ON ENTER DCS OFF TONE SEL TONE OFF REPEATER ON CTCSS OFF REPEATER OFF CALL DOWN VFO UP To change the transmit/ receive frequency: ([VFO] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([VFO] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) 1 Program a 3-digit secret number. • If you are using a TH-D7A, see “WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL” in its instruction manual. To recall a memory channel: 2 Select the transmit frequency on the 430 (440) MHz band. To change the tone (or CTCSS) frequency: 3 Enter the Remote Control mode. On the TS-2000 transceiver: 4 Access Menu 61C, and select the same secret number as you selected in step 1. 5 Select the receive frequency on the 430 (440) MHz band of the sub-receiver. • Mate this frequency with the transmit frequency on the control transceiver. 6 Select the 144 MHz band as the TX band or Control band for the main transceiver. 7 To have the TS-2000 transceiver send a control acknowledgment to the handheld, access Menu 61D and select “ON”. • DTMF tones which represent the secret number will be used as an acknowledgment. 8 Access Menu 61E and select “ON”. • “LOCK A” appears when the TS-2000 enters Remote Control mode. CONTROL OPERATION 82 ([MR] ➡ [ENTER] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter the necessary digits) ➡ [ENTER]) or ([MR] ➡ [UP]/ [DOWN]) ([TONE SEL] ➡ [0] ~ [9] (enter 2 digits; ex. [0], [5]) ➡ [TONE SEL]) • Use Nos. 01 to 38 shown in the table on page 35. • First activate the Tone or CTCSS function. You can select a separate tone frequency for the Tone and CTCSS functions. Note: While in Wireless Remote Control mode, you can perform only the following operations on the TS-2000 transceiver. • • Transmit Secret Number Change • • Answer Back ON/ OFF Partial/ Full Reset 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES PREPARATION SKY COMMAND II + (K-type ONLY) The Sky Command II+ allows you to remotely control the TS-2000(X) transceiver from a seperate location. Since the TS-2000(X) transceiver has an independent VHF and UHF sub-receiver in addition to the main transceiver, the sub-receiver can work as a “Transporter” without requiring another VHF/UHF transceiver. So, if you already have Kenwood’s TH-D7A handheld or TM-D700A mobile transceiver, you can immediately start enjoying Sky Command II+ features to remotely control the HF/ 50 MHz band of your TS-2000(X). Or, if you have a friend who has another TS-2000(X), you can also use his/ her TS-2000(X) as a “Commander” (a remote unit) to control the HF/ 50 MHz band of your TS-2000(X) at home, using VHF and UHF bands. You will use one transceiver as a remote control unit, called a “Commander”. The VHF/ UHF sub-receiver in the TS-2000(X) transceiver is called the “Transporter”. It will function as an interface between the Commander and the HF/ 50 MHz band of the TS-2000(X) main transceiver. This system allows you, for example, to watch for and hunt DX while washing your car, or to operate the HF transceiver while relaxing in your car, living room, or patio, instead of actually operating inside your shack. HF/ 50 MHz Although you can use either a TM-D700A, a TH-D7A, or another TS-2000(X) transceiver as a “Commander” (an external remote control unit), the following procedure shows how to set up your TS-2000 as a “Transporter” at a base station and the TM-D700A as a “Commander”. TS-2000 (Transporter) Setup: 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62A. 2 Enter your callsign (ex: WD6DJY) as a “Commander” callsign, using [+]/[–] or the MULTI/ CH control. To move the cursor, press [MAIN] or [SUB]. Press [M.IN] to store the callsign to Menu No. 62A. 3 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62B. 4 Enter your alias callsign (ex: WD6DJY-1) as a “Transporter” callsign, using [+]/[–] or the MULTI/ CH control. To move the cursor, press [MAIN] or [SUB]. Press [M.IN] to store the callsign to Menu No. 62B. Note: You can use alpha-numeric characters, A to Z, 0 to 9 and “–”. The callsign must be no more than 9 characters long, including “–”. Also, the following callsign formats cannot be entered: • WD6DJYZ If you use only letters and numbers for the callsign, the maximum length is 6 characters. • WD6–DJY–1 You cannot use more than 1 “–” within a callsign. • –WD6DJY You cannot use a “–” as the first callsign character. • WD6DJY–19 An SSID must be within the range of 1 to 15. 5 Access Menu No. 62C, then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a CTCSS tone frequency for Sky Commander II+ (default is 88.5 Hz). VHF 6 Access Menu No. 62D and select the communication speed for Sky Command II+. Select 1200 bps for TM-D700A (9600 bps can be used only when you use another TS-2000(X) as a “Commander”). UHF Your shack 7 Access Menu No. 46 and select SUB. TM-D700A/ TH-D7/ TS-2000 SKY COMMAND II + DIAGRAM VHF freq. Audio Commander TM-D700A (Commander) Setup: Audio POWER PF HF TRANSCEIVER TS-570D ATT VOX PROC SEND AT TUNE B.C. CW TUNE FILTER ANT MIC Transporter CH2 CH3 REC FINE MIC LSB USB DOWN MENU RF MR M.IN – SPLIT TF-SET A/B M/V A=B CLEAR RIT CH IF SHIFT FM AM DELAY ENT CW FSK KEY F.LOCK PWR NB AGC/TONE REV CLR AF RIT/XIT UP CH1 PHONES Control commands tResponse DSP SLOPE HIGH LOW N.R. PRE-AMP LOW CUT UHF freq. Audios Control commands tResponse 8 Select a 144 MHz band frequency in FM mode on the main transceiver and 430 (440) MHz band frequency in FM mode for the sub-receiver for Sky Command operation. 10 SQL XIT 1MHz SCAN M>VFO M.IN 10 1 Access Menu 4-1 and 4-2 to enter the same callsign that you entered for TS-2000(X). 2 Access Menu 4-3 to select the same CTCSS tone frequency that you selected for TS-2000(X) (Transporter). Note: Refer to Chapter 17, Sky Command II, of the TM-D700A instruction manual for details on how to enter the callsign and CTCSS tone frequency. 83 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Starting Sky Command II+ operation: Mic Key After you have completed the following setups, you can start Sky Command II+ operation. Without programming these parameters, you cannot perform Sky Command II+ operation. Function Power ON/ OFF HF frequency receive ON/ OFF Modulation mode switch On the TS-2000 (Transporter): RIT ON/ OFF 1 Select the desired HF frequency that you want to be controlled on the main transceiver. XIT ON/ OFF RIT offset or XIT offset clear Split-frequency ON/ OFF 2 Select an open VHF frequency in FM mode for the main transceiver and another open UHF frequency in FM mode for the sub-receiver. 3 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62E. 4 Select T-PORTER (Transporter). 5 Press [MENU] to enter the Transporter mode. Transfer from Memory to VFO In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch In Memory Recall mode: no change Current settings retrieve (from HF transceiver) VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch On the TM-D700A (Commander): XIT/ RIT offset frequency increase 1 Select the same VHF and UHF frequencies that you selected for the TS-2000 (Transporter) XIT/ RIT offset frequency decrease In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz switch In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch In VFO mode: frequency entry ON In Memory Recall mode: channel number entry ON 2 Access Menu 4-4 to select COMMANDER. • “PRESS [0] KEY TO START COMMANDER!!” appears. 3 Press [0] on the DTMF Mic of the TM-D700A to start the Sky Command II+ operation. CONTROL OPERATION After setting up both the TS-2000 (Transporter) and the TM-D700A (Commander) for Sky Command II+ operation, press Mic [0] on the Commander. While in Sky Command mode, the Mic keys of the Commander will function as describled below. #2 “FS” appears when you select 1 kHz step (LSB/ USB/ CW) or 10 kHz step (FM/ AM). After pressing Mic [#], press Mic [0] to [9] to enter a frequency or memory channel number. When Mic [0] is pressed, the Commander shows the current settings of the HF transceiver: Each time you press a key, the Commander will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding control command to the Transporter. To switch ON/ OFF the HF transceiver To change the frequency or memory channel on the HF transceiver To transmit audio on an HF frequency Press Mic [1]. Press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone. To receive audio on an HF Press Mic [2]. frequency To monitor the UHF band Press the Mic PF key on the Commander assigned the Monitor function. 84 q HF frequency w VFO: A, VFO: B, MR: 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number) e RIT, XIT r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99 t LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM y SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting. SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for transmitting. SPLIT–M: A memory channel is used for transmitting. u “FS” appears when Mic [ ] is pressed. Note: ◆ After pressing [MENU], you can access only Menu 4–4. ◆ The Transporter will transmit its call sign in Morse code every 10 minutes, using the 144 MHz band. ◆ The APO timer will not operate on the transceiver while the Transporter is ON. 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES USING TH-D7A AS A COMMANDER 4 Set the same frequencies that you selected for the “Transporter” for the VHF and UHF bands. To use a TH-D7A transceiver as a “Commander” (an external remote control unit), follow the steps below. Basically, it is the same as using a TM-D700A as a “Commander” (described on the previous page). Note: Refer to Chapter 19, Sky Command II, of the TH-D7A instruction manual for details on how to enter the callsign and CTCSS tone frequency. TS-2000(X) (Transporter) Setup: CONTROL OPERATION 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62A. First, switch the TS-2000 transceiver ON and select T-PORTER (Transporter) from Menu 62E. 2 Enter your callsign (ex: WD6DJY) as a “Commander” callsign, using [+]/[–] or the MULTI/ CH control. To move the cursor, press [MAIN] or [SUB]. Press [M.IN] to store the callsign to Menu No. 62A. Then, access Menu 4–4 on the TH-D7A and select “COMMANDER”. “PUSH [0] KEY TO START COMMANDER!!” appears. 3 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62B. When in Sky Command mode, the keys of the TH-D7A (Commander) will function as described below. Only [LAMP], [MONI], and the VOL control functions will not change. 4 Enter your alias callsign (ex: WD6DJY-1) as a “Transporter” callsign, using [+]/[–] or the MULTI/ CH control. To move the cursor, press [MAIN] or [SUB]. Press [M.IN] to store the callsign to Menu No. 62B. Note: You can use alpha-numeric characters, A to Z, 0 to 9 and “–”. The callsign must be no more than 9 characters long including “–”. Also, the following callsign formats cannot be entered: • WD6DJYZ If you use only letters and numbers for the callsign, the maximum length is 6 characters. • WD6–DJY–1 You cannot use more than 1 “–” within a callsign. • –WD6DJY You cannot use a “–” as the first callsign character. • WD6DJY–19 An SSID must be within the range of 1 to 15. 5 Access Menu No. 62C, then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a CTCSS tone frequency for Sky Commander II+ (default is 88.5 Hz). 6 Access Menu No. 62D and select the communication speed for Sky Command II+. Select 1200 bps for TH-D7A (9600 bps can be used only when you use another TS-2000 as a “Commander”). 7 Access Menu No. 46 and select SUB. 8 Select a 144 MHz band frequency in FM mode on the main transceiver and 430 (440) MHz band frequency in FM mode for the sub-receiver for Sky Command operation. Press [0] on the TH-D7A to start Sky Command mode. Each time you press the desired key, the Commander will automatically enter transmit mode and send the corresponding control command to the TS-2000 (Transporter). To switch the HF transceiver ON/ OFF Press [POWER]. To transmit audio on a HF frequency Press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone. To receive audio on an HF frequency Press [RX]. To monitor the UHF band Press and hold [MONI]. on the Commander TH-D7A (Commander) Setup: 1 Access Menu 4-1 to enter the same callsign that you entered for the Commander (ex: WD6DJY). 2 Access Menu 4-2 to enter the same callsign that you entered for the Transporter (ex: WD6DJY-1). 3 Access Menu 4-3 to select the same CTCSS tone frequency that you selected for the TS-2000(X) (Transporter). 85 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Key Function Tuning control UP/ DWN Frequency or memory channel number change RIT offset or XIT offset change In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch In Memory Recall mode: no change A/B POWER 1 Power ON/ OFF RX 1 HF frequency receive ON/ OFF MODE 1 Modulation mode switch RIT 1 RIT ON/ OFF XIT ON/ OFF XIT CLR RIT offset or XIT offset clear SPLIT 1 Split-frequency ON/ OFF M➧V Transfer from Memory to VFO In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz switch In FM or AM mode: 1 kHz/ 10 kHz switch FAST SYNC 1 Current settings retrieve (from HF transceiver) E NT In VFO mode: frequency entry ON In Memory Recall mode: channel number entry ON M/V VFO/ Memory Recall mode switch After pressing [ENT], you can use these keys as numeric keys to enter a frequency or memory channel number. When [0/ SYNC] is pressed, the Commander shows the current settings of the HF transceiver: q HF frequency w A (VFO A), B (VFO B), 00 ~ 99 (memory channel number) e RIT, XIT r OFF, –9.99 ~ +9.99 t “FS” appears when [FAST] is ON. y LSB, USB, CW, FM, or AM u SPLIT–A: VFO A is used for transmitting. SPLIT–B: VFO B is used for transmitting. SPLIT–M: A memory channel is used for transmitting. Note: ◆ On the Transporter, only [LAMP], [MONI], and [MENU] will function. Pressing any other key will simply cause the Transporter to generate an error beep. ◆ After pressing [MENU], you can access only Menu 4–4. ◆ The Transporter will transmit its call sign in Morse code every 10 minutes, using the 144 MHz band. ◆ The APO timer will not operate on the transceiver while Transporter is ON. 86 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES USING ANOTHER TS-2000 AS A COMMANDER To use another TS-2000(X) transceiver as a “Commander” (an external remote control unit), follow the steps below. Basically, it is the same as using a TM-D700A as a “Commander” (described on pages 83 and 84). “Transporter” for the main transceiver and subreceiver. Starting Sky Command ll+ operation: 1 On the Transporter, access Menu No. 62E. 2 Select T-PORTER (Transporter). TS-2000(X) (Transporter) Setup: 3 On the Commander, access Menu No. 62E. 1 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62A. 4 Select COMMANDER (Commander). 2 Enter your callsign (ex: WD6DJY) as a “Commander” callsign, using [+]/[–] or the MULTI/ CH control. To move the cursor, press [MAIN] or [SUB]. Press [M.IN] to store the callsign to Menu No. 62A. 3 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62B. 4 Enter your alias callsign (ex: WD6DJY-1) as a “Transporter” callsign, using [+]/[–] or the MULTI/ CH control. To move the cursor, press [MAIN] or [SUB]. Press [M.IN] to store the callsign to Menu No. 62B. Note: You can use alpha-numeric characters, A to Z, 0 to 9 and “–”. The callsign must be no more than 9 characters long including “–”. Also, the following callsign formats cannot be entered: • WD6DJYZ If you use only letters and numbers for the callsign, the maximum length is 6 characters. • WD6–DJY–1 You cannot use more than 1 “–” within a callsign. • –WD6DJY You cannot use a “–” as the first callsign character. • WD6DJY–19 An SSID must be within the range of 1 to 15. 5 Access Menu No. 62C, then turn the MULTI/ CH control to select a CTCSS tone frequency for Sky Commander II+ (default is 88.5 Hz). 6 Access Menu No. 62D and select the communication speed for Sky Command II+. • Select 1200 bps or 9600 bps. 7 Access Menu No. 46 and select SUB. 8 Select a 144 MHz band frequency in FM mode on the main transceiver and 430 (440) MHz band frequency in FM mode for the sub-receiver for Sky Command operation. TS-2000 (Commander) Setup: 1 Access Menu No. 62A and 62B to enter the same callsigns that you entered for the TS-2000 (Transporter). 2 Access Menu No. 62C to select the same CTCSS tone frequency that you selected for the TS-2000 (Transporter). 3 Access Menu No. 62D and select the same communication speed that you selected for the TS-2000 (Transporter). 4 Access Menu No. 46 and select SUB. 5 Press [MAIN] on the Commander to start the operation. Control Function Turn to control the operating frequency. MULTI/ CH T u r n t o c o n t r o l t h e o p e r a t i n g control frequency rapidly. Press to monitor the current receiving [MAIN] frequency. Press to re-syncronize the all the [SUB] information between the transporter and commander. Press to move up or down the [+]/ [–] operating band (HF/ 50 MHz amateur radio bands). Press to toggle VFO mode and [VFO/ M] Memory Recall mode. Press to enter a desired frequency using numeric keypad or memory [ENT] channel number in Memory Recall mode. Press to transfer the memory channel [MsVFO] information to VFO. [A/B] Press to select the VFO A or B. Press to toggle SPLIT operation ON [SPLIT] or OFF. [LSB/ USB] Press to select LSB or USB. Press to select CW. FSK cannot be [CW/ FSK] selected. [FM/ AM] Press to select FM or AM. Press to activate RIT or/ and XIT [RIT]/ [XIT] function. Press to clear offset frequency for RIT [CLEAR] or/ and XIT. Press to switch the Speech Processor [PROC] Function ON. Press to activate Auto Notch function [A.N.] ON or OFF. Press to activate Beat Cancel function [B.C.] ON or OFF. Press to activate Noise Reduction 1, [N.R.] Noise Reduction 2 function or OFF. Press to toggle between ANT1 and [FUNC], [AT] ANT2 for HF/ 50 MHz band. [FUNC], [7/ P r e s s t o a c t i v a t e N o i s e B l a n k e r NB/ LEVEL] function ON or OFF. [FUNC], Switch the Transporter power OFF. [POWER] MAIN control 5 Set the same frequencies that you selected for the 87 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES These keys and controls are available on the Commander to control the Transporter. Note: ◆ You cannot recall memory channels 100 to 299 using [ENT] and the numeric keys. To recall memory channels 100 ~ 299, use [+] or [–]. ◆ You can recall only the memory channels that have HF/ 50 MHz frequencies. 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 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. 88 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT (OPTIONAL) The optional DRU-3A unit allows you to record a voice message on up to 3 channels. After recording a message via your transceiver microphone, you can then send that message. The maximum recording time for each channel is as follows: Channel 1: Approx. 30 seconds Channel 2: Approx. 15 seconds Channel 3: Approx. 15 seconds The DRU-3A is useful in many situations: • DX chasing or contest operation where repeated calls are necessary for extended periods of time • Checking interference complaints with other equipment (lets you be in two places at one time) 6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to record a message on another channel. Note: Pressing the [POWER] switch cancels recording in progress and clears the memory channel. MESSAGE PLAYBACK You can play back the message in channel 1, 2, or 3 to check or to send. It is also possible to make a longer message, by consecutively playing back the messages of more than one channel, linking them together. You can even repeatedly send a longer, linked message by using the Repeat function. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 29A and select ON (Default is OFF). Then, select the repeat interval time in Menu No. 29B (Default is 10 seconds). Note: ◆ Pressing the [POWER] switch cancels playback in progress. The settings in Menu No. 29A and No. 29B are shared with CW Message Playback described in “CW MESSAGE MEMORY” {page 43}. • Checking or adjusting your transmit signal or your antenna(s) if it’s not convenient to be sitting in front of your microphone ◆ • Helping a friend adjust his/her antenna or receive when he/she needs repeated test transmissions. ■ Checking Messages For information on how to install the DRU-3A unit, refer to “INSTALLING OPTIONS” {page 96}. 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM. • Use the same mode for transmitting and receiving. RECORDING MESSAGES 2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch the function OFF. This section explains how to record a single message. 3 Press [1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or [3/ CH3/REC], depending on which channel you want to check. 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM. • Use the same mode for transmitting and receiving. • For example, “s PLAY BACK” and “AP 1– –” appear while playing back the message in channel 1. • To interrupt playback, press [CLR]. 2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch the function OFF. 3 Press [FUNC], [1/ CH1/REC] to record the message for channel 1. • • “¡|| REC WAIT” and “AP1 –” appear. To exit the Record Standby mode and quit recording your message, press [CLR]. 4 To play back another message in sequence, press the corresponding key ([1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or [3/ CH3/REC]) while the first message is being played. • Up to three channels can be queued. 4 Press and hold [1/ CH1/REC], then begin speaking into your microphone. • Three channels are available for recording messages. Press a different channel key, [2/ CH2/REC] or [3/ CH3/REC] in place of [1/ CH1/REC], in step 3, to record the message on a different channel. 5 Release the key pressed in step 4 when you have finished recording your message. 89 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ■ Sending Messages 1 Select SSB, FM, or AM. • Use the same mode for transmitting and receiving. 2 Press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch VOX ON or OFF. • If you switched VOX ON, skip step 3. 3 Press [SEND], or press and hold Mic [PTT]. 4 Press [1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or [3/ CH3/REC], depending on which channel you want to use. • For example, “s PLAY BACK” and “AP 1– –” appear while playing back the message in channel 1. • To interrupt playback, press [CLR]. 5 To play back another message in sequence, press the corresponding key ([1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or [3/ CH3/REC]) while the first message is being played. • Up to 3 channels can be queued. 6 If you pressed [SEND] or Mic [PTT] in step 3, press [SEND] again or release Mic [PTT]. ■ Erasing a Recorded Message 1 Press [FUNC] then [1/ CH1/REC] or [2/ CH2/REC] or [3/ CH3/REC] to select the channel you want to erase the message. • “¡|| REC WAIT” and “APn –” appear. Note: “n” represents the channel number. 2 To erase the recorded message, press and hold the same key as in step 1 ([1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or [3/ CH3/REC]), and press [CLR] at the same time. • A beep sounds and the message is erased. ■ Changing Inter-message Interval Time For repetitive message playback, you can change the interval between each series of messages. Use Menu No. 29B, and select the time in the range of 0 to 60 seconds. ■ Changing Playback Volume Turning the MAIN AF or SUB AF control does not change the volume for playback. To change the volume, access Menu No. 14 to select the playback volume level from OFF and 1 to 9. 90 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL) Install the optional VS-3 unit to use this function. Each time you change the transceiver mode such as VFO A/B or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces the new mode. In addition, you can program the front panel [PF] key so that pressing it makes the transceiver announce the displayed information. If you have the optional MC-47 microphone, you can program one of the Mic [PF] keys for this function as well. For an explanation on how to install the VS-3 unit, refer to “INSTALLING OPTIONS” {page 96}. The table below indicates what the transceiver automatically announces when it changes the settings. Key Pressed [A/B] [CALL] Operation VFO A VFO B Note: If operating a key or a control changes the contents of the display while an announcement is in progress, the announcement is interrupted. Voice 2: • The S-meter readings at the time you pressed the key, are announced, for example, “S5” or “20dB”. The table below shows the available announcement when the [PF] (Voice2) is pressed. MAIN VFO or Memory Recall VFO + frequency or MR + Memory No. + frequency [MENU] Menu No. selection Menu + No. + Selected number/ parameter [ENT] Frequency entry Enter Menu No. changes Menu + No. + Selected number/ parameter Memory channel No. changes MR + Memory channel No. + frequency Numeric key entry Entering numbers Every number entered [•] During the frquency entry Mega hertz For the [PF] key, the transceiver will announce different information, depending on whether Voice 1 or Voice 2 is selected. SUB S-Meter Level Announcement S-Meter Level Announcement 1-3 S1 S1 S2 S2 VFO + frequency Call + frequency MULTI/ CH control Menu numbers and their settings are announced with a short pause (200 ms) between the menu number and the setting. Announcement Call channel [VFO/ M] • 5-6 S3 S3 S4 S4 8-9 S5 S5 10 S6 S6 11 - 12 S7 S7 13 S8 S8 14 - 15 S9 S9 16 - 18 10 dB 10 10 dB 19 - 20 20 dB 11 20 dB 21 - 22 30 dB 12 30 dB 23 - 25 40 dB 13 40 dB 26 - 28 50 dB 14 50 dB 29 - 30 60 dB 15 60 dB 1 Assign Voice 1 or Voice 2 to the front panel [PF] key by accessing Menu No. 51A. Or, if you are using the optional MC-47 microphone, assign one of the Mic [PF] keys to either Voice 1 or Voice 2. For programming Mic [PF] keys, refer to “PROGRAM FUNCTION KEYS” {page 77}. 2 Press the [PF] key that you programmed. • An announcement is made based on the Voice 1 or Voice 2 selection. • To interrupt the announcement, press the [PF] key again. Voice 1: • VFO or memory channel frequencies are announced beginning with the 10 MHz digit and continuing through to the 10 Hz digit. If the memory channel has no data stored, “open” is announced. For the MHz decimal point, “point” is announced. For the kHz decimal point, a short pause (200 ms) is made. A 200 ms pause is also made between the channel number and the frequency. 91 12 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES MICROPROCESSOR RESET If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, resetting the microprocessor default settings may resolve the problem. There are 2 levels of resetting the microprocessor of the TS-2000(X): partial reset and full reset. INITIAL SETTINGS For each VFO, the factory defaults for the operating frequency and mode are as follows: • MAIN VFO A: 14.000.000 MHz/ USB • MAIN VFO B: 14.000.000 MHz/ USB • SUB VFO: 144.000.00 MHz/ FM The Memory channels and Quick memory channels have no data stored. PARTIAL RESET Perform a Partial Reset if a key or control does not function according to the instructions in this manual. The following data is NOT erased by performing a Partial Reset. • Memory channel data • Menu settings • Antenna tuner preset data • ANT 1/ANT 2 data. Reset the transceiver by pressing [A/B]+ POWER ON. • “HELLO” appears on the display. FULL RESET Perform a Full Reset if you want to erase all the data in all the memory channels. In addition, this function resets all the settings that you customized, to the factory defaults (i.e.- menu settings, antenna tuner preset data, etc.). Reset the transceiver by pressing [A=B]+ POWER ON. A confirmation message appears when performing the Full Reset. Press the [A=B] key to proceed. Otherwise, press any other key to cancel the Full Reset and return to normal operation. When you perform the full reset: • “HELLO” appears on the display. • All frequencies, modes, memory data and AT preset data are set to the factory default values (refer to “INITIAL SETTINGS”, above). 92 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER The COM connector allows you to directly connect a computer or dumb terminal by using an RS-232C cable terminated with a female 9-pin connector. No external hardware interface is required between your computer and the transceiver. See “APPENDIX” on page XX for information related to this connector. TS-2000 RS-232C serial port COM connector Personal computer/ dumb terminal Straight cable COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER When transferring data to or from another TS-2000, TS-570, or TS-870S, directly connect the two transceivers using the COM connectors. When transferring data to other KENWOOD transceivers, use the optional IF-232C interface unit. Connect the IF-232C to the ACC 1 connector located on the compatible transceiver. 6-pin DIN plugs (E07-0654-XX) are available as options. Contact your dealer or a KENWOOD Service Center. COM Connector cable TS-2000/870S TS-2000 TS-450S/690S/850S/950SDX Cross-wired cable TS-2000 See IF-232C manual. DIN(6P) ANT IF-232C RS-232C(25P) DIN(6P) Cross-wired cable Straight cable ACC 1 ACC 1 Rear panel view on TS-450S/690S/850S/ 950SDX Pin No. Pin Name GND TXD RXD CTS RTS NC 93 15 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT RTTY EQUIPMENT Use the ACC 2 connector to connect to the RTTY equipment. Connect the RTTY key output line to pin 2 of the ACC 2 connector. Connect the demodulation input line of the RTTY equipment to pin 3 of the ACC 2 connector. Note: Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment. Keep as wide a separation as possible between the transceiver and the RTTY equipment as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver. MCP power supply TS-2000 MCP ACC 2 Personal computer/ dumb terminal LINEAR AMPLIFIER Connect an external transmit power amplifier to the REMOTE connector. Before using the external amplifier, switch ON the linear amplifier control relay via Menu No. XX. The TX/RX relay response time is 10 ms when you have selected CW Full Break-in and 25 ms when you have selected CW Semi Break-in. Note: The TX/RX control method differs, depending on external amplifier models. Some amplifiers enter the TX mode when the control terminal is grounded. For those amplifiers, connect pin 2 of the REMOTE connector to the GND terminal ofconnector the amplifier and connect pin 4 REMOTE of the connector to the control terminal of the amplifier. Linear amplifier TS-2000 AC LINE Pin No. Speaker output Common terminal Standby; when grounded, the transceiver enters TX mode. When connected with the common terminal, the amplifier enters TX mode. When connected with the common terminal, the amplifier enters RX mode. ALC input from amplifier Approx. +12 V DC is output when in TX mode (10 mA max.). RF OUTPUT Control relay Function GND REMOTE Connector (Rear panel view) ANTENNA TUNER Use the ANT 1 and AT connectors to connect an external antenna tuner. If you connect the external tuner to the ANT 2 connector, the external tuner will not function. Note: While using an external antenna tuner with the TS-570S, you cannot use the 6 m band to transmit. Connect your 6 m band antenna to the ANT 2 connector. External antenna tuner TS-2000 94 15 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT MCP AND TNC Use the ACC 2 connector to connect the input/output lines from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for Packet operation, a Multimode Communications Processor (MCP) for operation on Packet, PacTOR, AMTOR, G-TORTM, PSK31, or FAX, or from a Clover interface. Also use the ACC 2 connector to connect SSTV and phone patch equipment. • Connect the TNC or MCP to the ACC 2 connector using a cable equipped with a 13-pin DIN plug. • Connecting the TNC or MCP to a personal computer or dumb terminal requires an RS-232C cable. Note: ◆ ◆ Do not share a single power supply between the transceiver and the TNC or MCP. Keep as wide a separation as possible between the transceiver and the computer as practical to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver. The output voltage of Pin No. 6 (SMET) is not 0 V even when no signal is present. In addition, the output voltage differs between FM (approx. 2.8 ~ 3.8 V) and other modes (approx. 0.5 ~ 3.8 V). When connecting this pin to peripheral equipment such as a personal computer, the input impedance of that equipment must be higher than 1 MΩ. If you connect to equipment having a lower impedance, the S-meter will not give accurate readings. Pin No. Pin Name NC RTK ANO GND PSQ SMET NC GND PKS 10 11 NC PKD 12 13 GND SS Function Not connected RTTY key input AF output from receiver • Connect to TNC or MCP receive data pin for digital operation. • AF output level is independent of AF control setting. • AF output level can be changed via Menu No. 34. • Output impedance: 4.7 kΩ Shield for pin 3 Squelch control • Connect to TNC or MCP squelch control pin for digital operation. • Prevents the TNC from transmitting while the receiver squelch is open. • Squelch open: Low impedance • Squelch closed: High impedance S-meter output Not connected Chassis ground Transceiver PTT line control • Connect to TNC or MCP transmit/receive switching pin for digital operation. • Microphone audio input is muted when the transceiver is switched to the transmit mode. Not connected Microphone audio input • Connect to TNC or MCP transmit data pin for digital operation. Shield for pin 11 PTT control (in parallel with MIC jack) for connecting a footswitch or other external controller Black Red TS-2000 PS-53 TNC/MCP Personal computer dumb terminal 13 10 11 12 ACC 2 Connector (Rear panel view) 95 INSTALLING OPTIONS You will require a philips screw driver when installing the optional units. REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE When installing the optional DRU-3A or VS-3 unit, remove the bottom case first. 1 Remove the 10 screws. VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. 1 Remove the bottom case (10 screws). 2 Locate the VS-3 connector. 3 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing up, and insert the VS-3 connector into the VS-3 jack. 2 Lift off the bottom case. DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT 4 Replace the bottom case (10 screws). CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. Note: After the installation, you can adjust the VS-3 playback volume by selecting Menu No. 14. 1 Remove the bottom case (10 screws). 2 Locate the DRU-3A connector. 3 Remove the orange film on the connector and peel off the paper on the cushion attached to the PC board of the transceiver. Cushion 4 Plug the DRU-3A into the DRU-3A connector of the PC baord. 5 Press the top of DRU-3A to fix to the cushion firmly. DRU-3A 6 Replace the bottom case (10 screws). 96 14 INSTALLING OPTIONS MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET RC-2000 REMOTE PANEL CAUTION: SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. 1 Remove the bottom case (10 screws). 2 Locate VS-3 connector. 3 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing up, and insert the VS-3 connector into the VS-3 connector. 4 Replace the bottom case (10 screws). Note: After the installation, you can adjust the VS-3 playback volume, selecting Menu No. 14. 97 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Your transceiver has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Under normal circumstances, the transceiver will operate in accordance with these operating instructions. All adjustable trimmers, coils and resistors in the transceiver were preset at the factory. They should only be readjusted by a qualified technician who is familiar with this transceiver and has the necessary test equipment. Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the transceiver warranty. When operated properly, the transceiver will provide years of service and enjoyment without requiring further realignment. The information in this section gives some general service procedures requiring little or no test equipment. SERVICE If it is ever necessary to return the equipment to your dealer or service center for repair, pack the transceiver in its original box and packing material. Include a full description of the problems experienced. Include both your telephone number and fax number (if available) along with your name and address in case the service technician needs to call for further explanation while investigating your problem. Don’t return accessory items unless you feel they are directly related to the service problem. You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards. Send the complete transceiver. Tag all returned items with your name and call sign for identification. Please mention the model and serial number of the transceiver in any communication regarding the problem. SERVICE NOTE Dear YL/OM, If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make your note short, complete, and to the point. Help us help you by providing the followings: 1 Model and serial number of equipment. 2 Question or problem you are having. 3 Other equipment in your station pertaining to the problem. 4 Meter readings. 5 Other related information (Menu setup, mode, frequency, button sequence to induce malfunction, etc.). CAUTION: DO NOT PACK THE EQUIPMENT IN CRUSHED NEWSPAPERS FOR SHIPMENT! EXTENSIVE DAMAGE MAY RESULT DURING ROUGH HANDLING OR SHIPPING. Note: ◆ Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from whom the transceiver was purchased. ◆ For your own information, retain a written record of any maintenance performed on the transceiver. ◆ When claiming warranty service, please include a photocopy of the bill of sale, or other proof-of-purchase showing the date of sale. CLEANING The buttons, controls and case of the transceiver are likely to become soiled after extended use. Remove the controls from the transceiver and clean them with a neutral detergent and warm water. Use a neutral detergent (no strong chemicals) and a damp cloth to clean the case. LITHIUM BATTERY This transceiver uses an EEPROM to store memory channel data, menu configurations and all necessary operation parameters. So, you never have to worry about replacing batteries to operate the transceiver. However, the transceiver’s built-in TNC requires a lithium battery (CR-2032) to store the TNC data. Battery lifetime varies, but under normal operating conditions, it should last for approximately 5 years. If you find that the TNC no longer stores the TNC parameters, contact an authorized KENWOOD service center for replacing the lithium battery. 98 16 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective. Note: ◆ Due to frequency relationships of some circuits in this transceiver, beat tones may be heard on the following frequencies: 10.000 MHz, 20.000 MHz and 30.000 MHz. This is not a fault. ◆ Placing a powered handy transceiver near this transceiver may cause noise in this transceiver. Problem Probable Cause The transceiver will not power up after connecting a 13.8 V DC power supply and pressing [POWER]. Nothing appears on the display, and no receiver noise is heard. 1 DC power supply is OFF. 2 Faulty power cable After switching ON the power, the transceiver does not function normally. For example, no digits or incorrect digits appear on the display. After switching ON the transceiver, “14.000.00 MHz USB” appears and all data is lost; without doing Full Reset. The transceiver does not respond correctly after pressing button or key combinations, or turning controls per instructions in this manual. 1 The input voltage is outside 13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 to 15.8 V DC). 2 The microprocessor has malfunctioned. The frequency cannot be changed. SSB audio quality is very poor; the high or low audio frequencies are absent. 3 The power cable is not connected securely. 4 Power cable fuse is open. The backup lithium battery voltage is too low. 1 Procedures are not being followed precisely. 2 The Frequency Lock function is ON. 3 The microprocessor and its memory need resetting. 4 The buttons on the transceiver are unavailable while operating the Tuning control. The Frequency Lock function is ON. 1 The filter for digital operation is selected. 2 The DSP SLOPE (LOW) control or DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control was incorrectly set. 3 Noise Reduction 1 or 2 is ON. 4 Beat Cancel is ON. Corrective Action Page Ref. 1 Switch ON the DC power supply. 2 Inspect the power cable. Confirm polarities are correct. Red: positive (+); Black: negative (–) 3 Confirm the connections to the DC power supply are secure. 4 Look for the cause of the blown fuse. After inspecting and correcting any problems, install a new fuse of the specified rating. 1 Correct the input voltage or use a 12 to 16 V battery. 2 Review “MICROPROCESSOR RESET”. After understanding what data will be lost, do a Partial Reset. If the problem remains, do a Full Reset. Have a new battery installed by your dealer or at a KENWOOD Service Center. XX 1 Review “WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED”. 2 Press [F.LOCK] to switch OFF function. 3 Review “MICROPROCESSOR RESET”. After understanding what data will be lost, do a Partial Reset. If the problem remains, do a Full Reset. 4 Stop operating the Tuning control, then press the appropriate buttons. XX XX XX XX Press [F.LOCK] to switch OFF function. XX 1 Change Menu No. 32 to OFF. XX 2 Turn the DSP SLOPE (LOW) control counterclockwise and the DSP SLOPE (HIGH) control clockwise. 3 Press [N.R.] to switch OFF function. 4 Press [B.C.] to switch OFF function. XX XX XX 99 16 MAINTENANCE No signals are received or receive sensitivity seems poor. 1 The SQL control is fully clockwise. 2 The Attenuator function is ON. 3 [SEND] was pressed, and the transceiver is now in transmit mode. 4 Mic [PTT] is pressed. 5 The receive bandwidth was incorrectly set. 6 The wrong antenna connector (ANT 1/ANT 2) was selected. 7 The receive preamplifier is OFF. No signals are received or receive sensitivity seems poor; S-meter is reading full scale. Received signals are totally unintelligible. The RF control was set too low. Memory Scan will not start scanning. 1 The SQL control was not set correctly. 2 Less than two memory channels were unlocked. 3 Less than two memory channels were programmed. The wrong modulation mode was selected. 1 Turn the SQL control counterclockwise. 2 Press [ATT] to switch OFF function. 3 Press [SEND] to return to receive mode. XX 4 Release Mic [PTT]. 5 Review sections “IF FILTER” and “CHANGING RECEIVE BANDWIDTH”, and set the controls accordingly. 6 Press [ANT] to select the other antenna connector. 7 Press [PRE-AMP] to switch ON function. Turn the RF control fully clockwise. XX XX,,XX XX XX XX XX XX Press [LSB/USB], [CW/FSK], or [FM/AM] to select the correct modulation mode. 1 Adjust the SQL control to just eliminate background noise. 2 Unlock at least two memory channels. 3 Store data in at least two memory channels. Select the group that contains the memory channel you want to scan. XX XX XX XX XX XX Memory Scan will not scan one of the stored channels; the desired channel is NOT locked out. With Group Scan selected, the channel you want to scan is in a different group. Program Scan will not start scanning. The start and end frequencies are identical. Store different start and end frequencies. Tuning does not finish successfully. The impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna was not matched. • Tuning does not successfully finish depending on conditions although the SWR meter indicates smaller than 3:1. Adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR. The internal tuner is bypassed immediately after tuning is started. The SWR of the antenna system is too high. Adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR. XX You cannot transmit even though you press Mic [PTT] or transmissions result in no contacts. 1 The microphone plug was not inserted completely into the MIC connector. 1 Turn OFF the power, ensure the MIC connector has no foreign objects in it, then plug in the connector. Secure the connector with the locking ring. 2 Change Menu No. 38 to OFF. 3 Press [LSB/USB] or [FM/AM] to select a voice mode. 4 Change Menu No. 32 to OFF. 2 The Transmit Inhibit function is ON. 3 CW or FSK was selected instead of a voice mode. 4 The filter for digital operation was selected. 5 The wrong antenna connector (ANT 1/ANT 2) was selected. 100 5 Press [ANT] to select the other antenna connector. XX XX XX XX 16 MAINTENANCE Attempting to transmit results in the “HELLO” message appearing and the receive mode being restored. The transceiver has low transmit power. VOX does not operate. Linear amplifier does not operate. You cannot access and use 10 meter band repeaters. 1 The antenna was not connected correctly. 2 The impedances of the antenna and transceiver are not properly matched. 3 The input voltage is outside 13.8 V DC ±15% (11.7 to 15.8 V DC). 4 An inappropriate DC power cable is being used. 1 The microphone gain was set too low. 2 Poor antenna system connections are causing high SWR. The VOX gain was set too low. 1 The linear amplifier control relay is OFF. 2 The REMOTE connector wiring is wrong or faulty. 1 The repeater requires a subtone frequency for access. 2 You are not operating split frequency. Digital operation results in few or no connects or contacts with other stations. 1 Physical connections between the transceiver, computer, and TNC or MCP are incorrect, or software settings in the TNC or MCP are wrong. 2 Different transmit and receive frequencies are being used. 3 The levels between the transceiver and the TNC/MCP are incorrect. Attempts at controlling the transceiver by computer have failed. 1 Check the antenna connection. Correct as necessary. 2 Reduce the SWR of the antenna system. 3 Correct the input voltage or use a 12 to 16V battery. 4 Use the provided or an optional DC power cable. 1 When in SSB or AM mode, increase the microphone gain. 2 Check antenna connections. Confirm that the antenna tuner is reporting a low SWR. Increase the gain via Menu No. 16. XX 1 Change Menu No. 39 to ON. XX 2 Inspect the REMOTE connector wiring and correct as necessary. 1 Review “FM REPEATER OPERATION” and select the correct frequency and type of subtone. 2 You must transmit on the repeater’s input frequency and receive on the repeater’s output frequency. Refer to “FM REPEATER OPERATION”. 1 Re-check all connections using this manual, your TNC/MCP manual, and your computer hardware manual as references. XX 2 Confirm that the RIT and XIT functions are switched OFF. Confirm that you are NOT operating split frequency. 3 Adjust TX and RX levels using Menu Nos. 33 and 34, and level controls on your TNC/MCP. 4 Reorient/relocate your antenna or increase your antenna gain. 4 Your transmitted signal or the incoming receive signal is too weak. 5 Set the TNC/MCP TX delay time to 5 The TX delay time parameter in more than 300 ms. your TNC/MCP was incorrectly set. Check the cable and cable 1 Problem with the RS-232C cable connections. that connects the computer to the transceiver. 2 Use the same parameters in the 2 Communication parameters set in terminal program and the your terminal program do not match transceiver. Refer to transceiver parameters. “COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS”. 3 The serial port on your computer is 3 Disconnect the computer from the transceiver, and run a utility not functioning correctly. program to test the computer serial port. XX XX XX XX XX XX,XX, XX XX XX XX 101
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