Kenwood TS-2000

INSTALLATION

ANTENNA 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 50Ω

antenna of good quality, a high-quality 50Ω coaxial

cable, and first-quality connectors. All connections

must be clean and tight.

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 ANT1 on the rear of the transceiver. If you are

using two HF/ 50 MHz antennas, connect the

secondary antenna to ANT2. Connect VHF

(144 MHz), UHF (430/ 440 MHz), and 1.2 GHz

(TS-2000/ TS-B2000 Optional) antennas to their

respective antenna connectors on the rear of the

transceiver. Refer to page 13 for the location of the

antenna connectors.

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Transmitting without connecting an antenna or other

matched load may damage the transceiver. Always

connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.

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All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning

arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

transceiver damage.

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.

Connect all accessories to the transceiver {pages 3, 94}.

Accessories include the following:

• Microphone

• Antenna Tuner

• CW Key

• Computer

• TNC/ Multimode

Communications Processor

Install and connect an antenna system

{page 1}.

Install a ground system that satisfies DC

and RF grounding requirements {page 1}.

Install lightning protection to protect the

antenna system, your personal safety,

and your property {page 1}.

Install and connect a DC power supply {page 2}.

• Headphones

• External Speaker

• RTTY Equipment

• Linear Amplifier

• Remote Panel

GROUND CONNECTION

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.

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.