15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES

TNC

This transceiver has a built-in TNC that is usually used for the Packet Cluster Tune {page 53} or SkyCommand II+ operations {page 83}. However, you can also utilize the built-in TNC as a high

(9600 bps) or normal (1200 bps) speed TNC. The TNC can be controlled by an external PC that is connected to COM port on the rear panel {page 49}. Available TNC command set is listed in the Appendix.

If you desire, you can connect an external TNC or proprietary TNC/ MCP to ACC2 connector. To interface an external TNC/ MCP with the TS-2000(X), refer to the ACC2 connector information {page 95} and accessing Menu Nos. 50B ~ 50F then configure and adjust the Menu parameters to work with the external TNC/ MCP.

Note: You do not have to disable the built-in TNC to interface with an external TNC. Both the main transceiver and sub-receiver can work independently unless the transceiver is transmitting on the same band.

TRANSVERTER

If you have a transverter that converts the TS-2000 operating frequencies to other frequencies, you can use this TS-2000 transceiver as a transverter exciter. Consult the instruction manual that came with the transverter for interfacing to the TS-2000.

1Connect the transverter to the ANT 1, ANT 2, ANT 144, ANT 430, or ANT 1.2G (TS-2000 optional) connector on the rear of the transceiver.

2Select the exciter operating frequency on the main transceiver of the TS-2000(X).

•The transverter will use this frequency as the reference for converting frequencies.

3Access Menu No. 25, and select ON by pressing [+].

•The output power is automatically set to the lowest power for that frequency. See TX POWER (below).

4Press [MENU] to store the setting and exit the Menu mode.

5Press [ENT], then set the target converting frequency, using the numeric keys.

6Press [ENT] to complete the entry.

7The transceiver displays the target transverter frequency instead of the actual operating frequency.

Note: When using a transverter, not all the functions of this transceiver are available.

TX MONITOR

TX monitor allows you to monitor the on-going transmission sound. This is convenient when you want to check the modulation sound quality of the transmission. In FSK mode, you can monitor the FSK signal that the TS-2000(X) is transmitting.

1Press [FUNC], [PWR/ TX MONI].

2The current TX monitor setting appears.

3Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select the monitor sound level from OFF, and 1 to 9.

4Press [CLR] to store the selected TX monitor level.

Note:

◆We recommend you use headphones when you monitor SSB, AM, or FM mode, in order to avoid howling.

◆The CW transmission signal cannot be monitored using the TX monitor function. Use the CW sidetone function to monitor CW transmissions (Menu Nos. 13 and 31).

TX POWER

You can adjust the transmission output power by pressing [PWR/ TX MONI] and turning MULTI/ CH control. If more precise power adjustment is required, access Menu No. 23 and select ON. When this menu is ON, the power adjustment steps change as shown in the table below.

Band

Mode

Menu No. 23

Menu No. 23

OFF

ON

 

 

 

SSB/ CW/

5 ~ 100 W

5 ~ 100 W

HF/ 50 MHz/

FM/ FSK

in steps of 5

in steps of 1

144 MHz

AM

5 ~ 25 W

5 ~ 25 W

 

in steps of 5

in steps of 1

 

 

 

SSB/ CW/

5 ~ 50 W

5 ~ 50 W

430/ 440

FM/ FSK

in steps of 5

in steps of 1

MHz

AM

5 ~ 12.5 W

 

in steps of 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SSB/ CW/

1 ~ 10 W

1.2 GHz

FM/ FSK

in steps of 1

 

 

 

AM

1 ~ 2.5 W

 

 

in steps of 1

 

 

Note:

◆The output power settings are stored independently for HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, 430/ 440 MHz and 1.2 GHz (TS-2000/ TS-B2000 optional). As shown in the table above, you can also store different output power settings for AM and other modes for each operating band.

◆For AM mode in the 430/ 440 MHz band and the 1.2 GHz (TS- 2000/ TS-B2000 optional) band, the final step is 0.5 W, rather than 1 W.

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