Kenwood TS-B2000, TS-2000X instruction manual

Contents TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-B2000 Features Supplied AccessoriesThank YOU Thank YOUModels Covered by this Manual Market CodesTypeThe Americas Type Europe E2-type SpainPrecautions Contents Contents Scan Operator ConveniencesInstalling Options MaintenanceOptional Accessories SpecificationsInstallation Antenna ConnectionGround Connection Lightning ProtectionReplacing Fuses DC Power Supply ConnectionInstallation Rear Panel Accessory ConnectionsFront Panel Your First QSO HF/ 50 MHz band Press + or -to select an HF/ 50 MHz Amateur radio bandTransmitting Your First QSO VHF/ UHF band Your First QSO VHF/ UHF band Getting Acquainted Front PanelGetting Acquainted @5Tuning control 9LSB/ USB/ Auto key@0CW/ FSK/ REV key @1FM/ AM/ NAR key$3TNC Status Indicators #4QUICK Memo keysMR key Key$4RIT/SUB control $5MANUAL BC control$6MAIN RF Gain control $7MULTI/ CH controlRear Panel Display 0AUTO3ATT 4TNC7DCS @0AGC@3FINE @4A.NOTCH$0ATT $1TNC$2XIT $3PREMicrophone UP/ DWN keysSwitching Power ON/OFF Adjusting VolumeOperating Basics Selecting VFO a or VFO BSelecting a Mode Adjusting SquelchSelecting a Frequency Front Panel MeterSelecting Transmit Power TransmittingMicrophone Gain Press PWR/ TX MoniMenu Setup What is a MENU?Menu Access Quick MenuMenu Configuration Menu SetupGroup Menu Function Selections Default ON/ OFFOFF BoostOFF/ H BOOST/ F Pass PASS/ B Boost OFFAuto FSKNORMAL/ Invers LOW/ MID/ HighCTRL/ CALL/ CLR FINE/ CH3/ CH2 CH1/ CW Tune IN/ M VFOSCAN/ A=B/ VFO/M TF-SET/ SplitAlphabetical Function List Power Control Power ON/ OFFRemote Control SKY Command II+FM Transmission Basic CommunicationsSSB Transmission Mode RX if Filter TX Deviation AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for FM Narrow Bandwidth for AMAuto ZERO-BEAT CW TransmissionTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency TF-SET Transmit Frequency SET Enhanced CommunicationsSPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation FM Repeater Operation Enhanced CommunicationsProgramming AN Offset Selecting an Offset DirectionEnhanced Communications Transmitting a Tone Selecting a Tone FrequencySelecting Continuous or Burst Transmitting a 1750 Hz ToneEnhanced Communications Automatic Repeater Offset Reverse FunctionTone FREQ. ID Scan Automatic Simplex Check ASCFM Ctcss Operation Ctcss FREQ. ID ScanPress FUNC, 6/ CTCSS/SEL FreqPress FUNC, / DCS/SEL FM DCS OperationDCS Code ID Scan Selecting Your Frequency Communicating AidsReceiving RIT Receive Incremental Tuning Fine TuningCommunicating Aids AGC Automatic Gain ControlDelay Time Press FUNC, KEY/ DelayVOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit Microphone Input LevelPress XIT/ ALT XIT Transmit Incremental TuningCommunicating Aids Speech Processor Transmit Inhibit Changing Frequency While TransmittingTX Filter Bandwidth SSB/AM TX Equalizer SSB/FM/AMUsing Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-IN Auto WeightingReverse Keying Weight Ratio CW BREAK-INCommunicating Aids BUG KEY Function CW Message MemoryStoring CW Messages Checking CW Messages without TransmittingAuto CW TX in SSB Mode Changing the Sidetone VolumeFrequency Correction for CW Changing the Inter-message Interval TimeTX Band and Control Band SUB-RECEIVERSUB-RECEIVER Adjusting the Squelch Selecting a Mode for the SUB-RECEIVERSUB-RECEIVER Selecting a FrequencySelecting a Transmit Power SUB-RECEIVER AttenuatorPRE-AMPLIFIER Dual WatchMemory SUB-RECEIVER Automatic Simplex Check ASCCommand mode Converse modeSpecialized Communications Packet RadioSpecialized Communications Preparation DCD SenseA./ Canada Press LSB/ USB/ Auto or FM/ AM/ NAR toA./ Canada ARU Region Radio Teletypewriting RttySpecialized Communications Slow Scan TV/ Facsimile AMTOR/ PacTOR/ CLOVER/ G-TOR/ PSK31Basic Operation DX Packet Cluster TuneSatellite Operation Quick Memory in Satellite Mode Using XIT/ RIT in Satellite ModeSatellite Channel Name Checking the Uplink FrequencyRejecting Interference DSP FiltersSSB/ FM/ AM Modes CW/ FSK ModesAuto Beat Cancel SSB/ AM Setting the N.R Level AdjustmentSetting the N.R Time Constant Rejecting Interference Notch Filter SSBNoise Blanker PRE-AMPLIFIERAttenuator Rejecting InterferenceMemory Features Memory ChannelsStoring Data in Memory Simplex ChannelsMemory Features Memory Recall and ScrollSplit-Frequency Channels Memory RecallMemory Scroll Temporary Frequency ChangesMEMORY-VFO Split Operation To use a memory channel for receivingChannel \ Channel Transfer Memory Features Memory TransferPress MsVFO/ MG.SEL Memory Features Storing Frequency Ranges Press VFO/M to enter Memory Recall modeErasing Memory Channels Confirming Start/End FrequenciesMemory Features Memory Channel Name Available characters using a Dtmf MicAlpha-numeric characters Available charactersMemory Features Memory Group Press FUNC, MsVFO/ MG.SEL to enter Memory Group Select modeStoring Into Quick Memory Memory Group SelectRecalling Quick Memory Channels Quick Memory VFO TransferTemporary Frequency Changes Press Quick Memo MRScan Normal ScanVfoscan Scan Type PurposeScan Programscan ProgramscanpartiallyslowedMemory Scan ScanholdScanresumemethod ALL-CHANNELSCANGroupscan CallscanUsing Visual Scan VFO Using Visual Scan Memory ChannelVisualscan Changing the Number of Channels to ScanScan Antennas Automatic Antenna TunerAntenna Selection Frequency Range MHz Main transceiver SUB-receiverAuto Mode PresettingAT Preset Frequency Range MHz Operator ConveniencesMode Morse Code Output Beep FunctionPress and hold USB/ LSB/ Auto + to turn the transceiver on Channel No DataCall Channel DtmfHF RX Antenna Linear Amplifier ControlTransmitting Dtmf Memory Channel Data Dtmf Tone Time LengthLock Functions MonitorPF KEY Microphone PF KeysTIME-OUT Timer RX DSP EqualizerSeperate Speaker Output Meter SquelchTX Power TNCTransverter TX MonitorQuick Data Transfer Setting UPUsing Quick Transfer Computer Control Remote Microphone ControllerCommunication Parameters FuncTone SEL Wireless Remote ControlControl Operation TM-D700A Commander Setup SKY Command II + DiagramTS-2000 Transporter Setup Starting Sky Command II+ operation On the TM-D700A CommanderOn the TS-2000 Transporter Mic Key FunctionTH-D7A Commander Setup Operator Conveniences Using TH-D7A AS a CommanderTS-2000X Transporter Setup Power UP/ DWNMode RITStarting Sky Command ll+ operation Operator Conveniences Using Another TS-2000 AS a CommanderTS-2000 Commander Setup Using a Separate Transporter LOCKED-BAND RepeaterCROSS-BAND Repeater Hang Time for Repeater FunctionRecording Messages Message PlaybackChecking Messages Press 1/ CH1/REC, 2/ CH2/REC, orChanging Playback Volume Sending MessagesErasing a Recorded Message Changing Inter-message Interval TimeCall MenuVOICE1 VOICE2Microprocessor Reset Initial SettingsPartial Reset Full ResetConnecting Peripheral Equipment ComputerCompatible Transceiver PinConnecting Peripheral Equipment Rtty EquipmentHF Linear Amplifier Antenna TunerMCP and TNC Pin No FunctionEXT.CONT connector Pin No Function Installing Options Removing the Bottom CaseDRU-3A Digital Recording Unit VS-3 Voice Synthesizer UnitRC-2000 Remote Panel Installing OptionsMB-430 Mobile Bracket General Information TroubleshootingLithium Battery Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPress LSB/ USB/ Auto , CW/ FSK Are totally SelectedREV , or FM/ AM/ NAR to select Press LSB/ USB/ Auto or FM/ AMOFF TX Signal Harmonics Operation NoticesAGC Internal BeatsOptional Accessories DRU-3AMC-52DM PG-2ZSpecifications GeneralSSB SpecificationsSSB/ CW/ FSK/ FM 50.0 ~ 54.0 MHz TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-B2000 ~ 1.705 MHz705 ~ 24.5 MHz ∝V or less 24.5 ~ 30.0 MHz SSB/ CW/ FSK/ AM TS-B2000 Front Panel Reset buttonAppendix Appendix BUILT-IN TNC Command ListCommand Short Default Parameter Description Reset Flow ON/ OFFFrack HbaudTxdelay SlottimeTrace OFF ON/ OFF Tries TRICOM Connector Hardware DescriptionCOM TXD GNDAppendix Computer Control Commands Error MessagesAlphabetical Commands TerminatorPC Control Command Tables TX-AT Thru116 ASC on117 Sets or reads the Packet Cluster Tune function on Parameters 119 120 FunctionAppendix 121122 123 124 125 XIT OFF, 1 XIT on126 127 Monitor OFF128 129 NB OFF130 131 132 PM OFF133 134 135 Trace REV. OFF, 1 Trace REV on136 SUB TF-W OFF137 138 139 Tone on140 141 Index Index