Kenwood TS-B2000 Using a Separate Transporter, LOCKED-BAND Repeater, CROSS-BAND Repeater

15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES

These keys and controls are available on the Commander to control the Transporter.

Note:

◆When the synconize operation is incomplete, the main display of the Commander may disappear. In this case, press [SUB] to re-syncronze.

◆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.

◆Do not use VHF/ UHF frequencies that are suffering from the harmonics of HF/ 50 MHz transmissions.

◆The frequency control operations, such as the MAIN control and RIT/ XIT control, are much slower than using direct controls, because each control command (in steps of 10 Hz) is sent as packet data.

◆When you change the frequency continuously, using the MAIN control or the MULTI/ CH control, the last entry of the Commander frequency is reflected on the HF/ 50 MHz transceiver.

◆Since Sky Command II+ requires 2 VHF/ UHF frequencies, check the operating frequencies carefully to avoid interference with other parties.

◆When the transceiver exits the Sky Command II+ operation, the internal TNC retains the data transfer speed in Menu No. 47. If a different data transfer speed is required for packet operation, reconfigure it to the desired value.

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(X) transceiver.

TS-2000 + TH-D7A/ TM-D700A (Transporter) Setup:

1Configure the TH-D7A or TM-D700A as a “Transporter” and connect all the necessary cables to the TS-2000.

2Select a frequency (HF/ 50 MHz band) on the main transceiver of the TS-2000.

3On the TS-2000 Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 62E.

4Select a “CLIENT”.

5Press [MENU] to complete.

6Start 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.

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 received signals that are outside the available transmission frequencies. Additionally, you must use a different antenna for transmitting and receiving. For example, if you receive a VHF signal on the sub-receiver, 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.

1Select a desired receive frequency on the sub- receiver.

2Press [MAIN] and select a desired transmit frequency on the main transceiver.

3Adjust the squelch threshold level so that both receivers mute.

4Press [MENU], then turn the MULTI/ CH control to access Menu No. 61A.

5Select 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 sub- receiver’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”.

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