INSTRUCTION MANUAL ALL MODE MULTI-BAND TRANSCEIVER TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-B2000 KENWOOD CORPORATION © B62-1221-20 (K) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02
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.
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 for information on how to operate and control the transceiver.
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.
CONTENTS THANK YOU ............................................................. i FEATURES ............................................................... i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..................................... i WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED .................. i MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL ................. ii MARKET CODES .................................................... ii NOTICE TO USER .................................................. ii PRECAUTIONS ..........................................
CONTENTS 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 Ratio ....................... 42 BUG KEY FUNCTION ....................................... 43 CW MESSAGE MEMORY ...............................
CONTENTS CHAPTER 14 SCAN NORMAL SCAN .................................................... 66 VFO SCAN ........................................................ 66 PROGRAM SCAN ............................................. 67 PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED.......... 67 SCAN HOLD ..................................................... 68 MHz SCAN ........................................................ 68 MEMORY SCAN .................................................... 68 SCAN RESUME METHOD ......................
CONTENTS CHAPTER 17 INSTALLING OPTIONS REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE ........................ 97 DRU-3A DIGITAL RECORDING UNIT ................... 97 VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT ........................ 97 MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET .................................. 98 RC-2000 REMOTE PANEL .................................... 98 CHAPTER 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION .................................... 99 SERVICE ........................................................... 99 SERVICE NOTE ...................
INSTALLATION Install 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 1}. Connect all accessories to the transceiver {pages 3, 94}. Accessories include the following: Install lightning protection to protect the antenna system, your personal safety, and your property {page 1}.
1 INSTALLATION DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION REPLACING FUSES 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. If a fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem.
1 INSTALLATION ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL ■ Headphones (PHONES) Connect monaural or stereo headphones having a 4 to 32Ω 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 600Ω.
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.
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 1 2 3 TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL 4 5 6 NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE P 7 8 .
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.
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 . A.N . MANUAL . B.C LO/ WIDTH 1 _ 2 3 TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL 4 5 6 NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE P 7 . 8 DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET 0 9 ENT HI/ SHIFT CAR MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY + TFSET MULTI CH M.IN MR TL SA MAIN SUB M/S A/B VFO/CH VFO/M SEL SG.
GETTING ACQUAINTED FRONT PANEL 2 1 CW TUNE RIT ALT XIT HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 PF 4 6 7 8 F LOCK A ATT PRE LEVEL LEVEL VOX PROC ANT1/2 SEND AT PHONES CLEAR MAIN LEVEL N. A.N . MANUAL . B.C 10 LO/ WIDTH 1 2 3 TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL 4 5 6 NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE P 7 . 8 DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET 0 HI/ SHIFT 9 ENT AUTO LSB USB CAR _ MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY REV CW FSK NAR FM AM CLR DISP MAIN MANUAL BC RF GAIN QUICK MEMO MENU TFSET C.IN CALL R.
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 1 2 _ 3 TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL 4 5 6 NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE P 7 8 . 0 DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET 9 MIC TX MONI PWR DELAY KEY ENT HI/ SHIFT + TFSET MULTI CH M.
4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 19 29 20 25 28 27 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 1 _ 2 3 TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL 4 5 6 NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE P 7 .
4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 41 36 35 34 HF/VHE/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000 CLEAR SUB MAIN LEVEL CH1/REC CH2/ REC CH3/REC A.N . MANUAL B.C . LO/ WIDTH 1 2 9.6k STA CON RIT/SUB _ 3 TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL 4 5 6 NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE P 7 8 . 0 DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET HI/ SHIFT 9 ENT 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 CAR TFSET C.IN CALL R. N. LEVEL MIC 43 + P.C.
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 1 2 3 TONE/SEL METE R CTCSS/SEL 4 5 6 NB/LEVEL AGC /OFF FINE/STE P 7 . 8 DCS/SEL SHIFT/OFFS ET 0 9 ENT HI/ SHIFT AUTO LSB USB 47 9.
4 GETTING ACQUAINTED REAR PANEL 1 2 ANT 2 2 3 9 6 5 8 AT ANT 144 1 ANT 1.2G ANT 1 KEY PADDLE GND COM 4 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 7 q ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors o COM connector Connect your primary HF/ 50 MHz antenna to ANT 1. If you are using 2 antennas for the HF/ 50 MHz band, connect the secondary antenna to the ANT 2 connector.
4 GETTING ACQUAINTED DISPLAY 1 S 6 1 5 3 10 PWR ALC 7 9 20 50 25 40 8 12 14 16 7 11 13 15 60dB 100W% FILTER 2 3 4 5 10 9 q METER o While receiving, serves as an S-meter to measure and display the received signal strength. It also displays the filter width. 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 half a second.
4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 18 20 22 24 17 19 21 23 26 S 1 PWR ALC 3 10 5 7 25 9 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, 78}. !8 [R] “R” appears when the Reverse function of the main transceiver is ON.
4 GETTING ACQUAINTED 37 36 35 S PWR ALC 1 3 10 5 7 25 9 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 Satellite 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 for the sub-receiver {page 59}. #7 Shows the memory channel number for the subreceiver.
4 GETTING ACQUAINTED %4 PC MICROPHONE Appears when the TS-2000(X) is being controlled by a PC {page 81}. q %5 DWN UP The main transceiver operating frequency display. w %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}.
OPERATING BASICS SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) GAIN 1 Switch the DC power supply ON. Set the MAIN RF GAIN 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 GAIN control counterclockwise until the S-meter reads the peak value that you noted.
5 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.
5 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 TUNING”, and select “ON” (press [+]) to change the step size from 5 W to 1 W {page 79}.
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.
6 MENU SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION Group Operator Interface Tuning Control Memory Channel Scan Operation Menu No. Function Selections Default Ref.
6 MENU SETUP Group Menu No. RX Antenna 18 Enable an input from the HF RX ANT connector 19 S-meter squelch S-meter Squelch Function 19A Enable S-meter squelch 19B Hang time for S-meter squelch Selections Default Ref. Page ON/ OFF OFF 76 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 78, 104 OFF/ H BOOST/ F PASS/ B BOOST/ CONVEN/ USER OFF 41, 104 2.0/ 2.2/ 2.4/ 2.6/ 2.8/ 3.0 kHz 2.
6 MENU SETUP Group CW FSK FM DTMF Function Selections Default Ref. Page 30 Keying priority over playback OFF/ ON OFF 44 31 CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency 400 to 1000 Hz (in steps of 50 Hz) 800 Hz 30 32 CW rise time 1/ 2/ 4/ 6 ms 6 ms 77 33 CW keying dot, dash weight ratio AUTO/ 2.5 to 4.0 (in steps of 0.
6 MENU SETUP Group Selections Default Ref. Page PF key assignment Press SUB to access the sub-menu – – 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/ VOICE1 SCAN/ A=B/ VFO/M/ A/B/ TF-SET/ SPLIT/ Q M.
6 MENU SETUP Group 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.
6 MENU SETUP Function Menu No.
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.
7 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.
7 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.
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”.
8 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.
8 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTING A TONE Some FM repeaters require the transceiver to transmit a sub-audible 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.
8 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.
8 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS FM CTCSS OPERATION 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 sub-audible and is selectable from among the 38 standard tone frequencies. Select the same CTCSS tone as the other stations in your group.
8 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. 3 Select an operating frequency.
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 you 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.
9 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 [9/ FINE/STEP]. • “FINE” appears. 3 Turn the RIT/ SUB control to change your receive frequency. 4 To turn off RIT, press [RIT/ CW TUNE].
9 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.
9 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.
9 COMMUNICATING AIDS Frequency Response Curves 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 ■ TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM) Use Menu No.
9 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.
9 COMMUNICATING AIDS 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. 4 Begin sending using the keyer paddle. • The message you send is stored in memory. To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 35, and select ON.
9 COMMUNICATING AIDS • • While playing back the messages, you can also adjust the keyer speed by pressing [KEY/ DELAY] and turning the MULTI/ CH control. To interrupt transmission, press [CLR]. 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.
SUB-RECEIVER SUB-RECEIVER RECEIVING The TS-2000(X) 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-20 is installed) while the subreceiver can receive signals in FM or AM mode on the VHF (144 MHz) or UHF (430/ 440MHz) band.
10 SUB-RECEIVER • • Holding down the key changes the bands continuously. If “MHz” is visible on the display, first press [1MHz/ SEL] to exit from the 1 MHz Step Up/ Down mode. The “ ” and “ ” 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}.
10 SUB-RECEIVER ATTENUATOR TRANSMITTING 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 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. First, confirm that the “ ” icon is on the SUB band display.
10 SUB-RECEIVER 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.
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.
11 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS If you are using an external TNC or MCP, proceed with the subsequent steps. PREPARATION 1 Connect the transceiver to your personal computer (via an external TNC or MCP if desired). • See “COMPUTER” {page 93} and “MCP AND TNC” {page 95}. 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”.
11 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 became 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.
11 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.
11 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS DX PACKET CLUSTER TUNE SATELLITE OPERATION DX Packet Cluster 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.
11 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS 3 Press [LSB/ USB/ AUTO] or [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select LSB, USB, or CW mode. 4 As the Satellite moves, fine tune to the changing downlink (RX) frequency of the satellite using the Tuning control (adjusting the Doppler effect). • As you adjust the downlink (RX) frequency, the Trace function automatically changes the uplink frequency so that the sum of the two frequencies is kept the same (Reverse Trace). • If necessary, press [A=B / TRACE] to quit the Trace function.
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.
12 REJECTING INTERFERENCE NOTCH FILTER (SSB) MANUAL BEAT CANCEL (ALL MODES) 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.
12 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 [7/ NB/ LEVEL] to toggle between the Noise Blanker ON and OFF. • “NB” appears when the function is ON. Press [ATT/ F LOCK] to toggle the Attenuator ON and OFF.
MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS STORING DATA IN MEMORY The TS-2000(X) 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.
13 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Split-Frequency Channels MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B. • “tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is selected. 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. 2 Select the frequency, mode, etc. to be stored. • This frequency and mode will be used for transmitting.
13 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Memory Scroll 1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. • The memory channel that was last selected appears. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [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.
13 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.
13 MEMORY FEATURES STORING FREQUENCY RANGES 1 Press [VFO/M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 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. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel from 290 to 299. 1 Press [A/B] to select VFO A or VFO B.
13 MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNEL NAME Alpha-numeric characters You can assign a name to each memory channel. A maximum of 7 alpha-numeric characters can be stored. A B C D E F G H I J 1 Press [M.IN] to enter Memory Scroll mode. K L M N O P Q R S T 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control, or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a memory channel.
13 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 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.
13 MEMORY FEATURES You can store data in the Quick Memory only when you operate both the main transceiver and the sub-receiver in VFO mode. 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 the 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].
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.
14 SCAN PROGRAMSCAN 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.
14 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 frequency 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.
14 SCAN 6 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] to return to Memory Recall mode. 1 Select Time-operated or Carrier-operated mode via Menu No. 10. 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]. 2 Press [VFO/M] to enter Memory Recall mode. 8 To stop Scan, press [SCAN] or [CLR].
14 SCAN 3 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL]. 4 The Call channel and the selected VFO frequency or memory channel are monitored alternatively. ■ Changing the Number of Channels to Scan 1 Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode. 5 To stop Scan, press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] or [CLR]. 2 Turn the MULTI/ CH control to select Menu No. 11. VISUALSCAN 3 Press [+]/ [–] to select 31, 61 (default), 91 or 181 channels for the number of channels to scan.
14 SCAN 6 To change the current scanning frequency, turn the MULTI/ CH control or press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. • The displayed memory channel number changes and the cursor moves. • Press [1MHz/ SEL] to make the current scanning frequency the new center scanning channel. 7 To quit Visual Scan, press [CLR] or [SCAN/ SG.SEL].
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 oscillating circuits and tend to be slightly off (drifted from) the displayed frequency.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES • • If the tuning was successful, “AT ” stops blinking and the MAIN band red 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, “ ” appears. This may reduce interference on the receive frequency.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 1 Press and hold [USB/ LSB/ AUTO]+[ (POWER) to turn the transceiver 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 Tuning 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.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES The transceiver also generates the following warning, confirmation, and malfunction beeps. Beeps What it means A high pitched short beep A valid key is pressed. A high pitched long beep A low pitched short beep “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 A Key entry is accepted, Scan starts, or AT tune has completed. An invalid operation is performed.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES DTMF Pause Period 4 Select a DTMF Memory Channel (0 to 9) using the MULTI/ CH control. 5 Press [SUB] to enter the desired memory name. Use [+]/ [–] 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 63 for the available characters and numbers. 6 Press [M.IN] to store the name into memory.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES LOCK FUNCTIONS • FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION • Frequency Lock disables some keys and controls to prevent you from accidentally activating a function or changing the current settings. Press [FUNC], [ATT/ F LOCK] to toggle Frequency Lock ON or OFF. • “ ” appears when this function is ON. Directly select a Menu No. without pressing [MENU] and turning the MULTI/ CH control. Activate the same function as one of the front panel keys.
15 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 “ ” to appear on the display.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES TNC TX MONITOR 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. TX monitor allows you to monitor the on-going transmission sound.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES QUICK DATA TRANSFER ■ Transferring Data 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 The TS-2000(X) transceiver works as the Master, sending data to the Slave transceiver. Data Transfer could be useful while contesting.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES COMPUTER CONTROL REMOTE MICROPHONE CONTROLLER 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.
15 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 440 MHz bands of the TS-2000(X) transceiver, using FM mode. You will be controlling one band on the TS-2000(X) transceiver while sending DTMF tones to the other band from the remote control transceiver.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES SKY COMMAND II + (K-type ONLY) PREPARATION The Sky Command II+ allows you to remotely control the TS-2000(X) transceiver from a separate 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.
15 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 1 Power OFF 2 HF frequency receive ON/ OFF 3 Modulation mode switch On the TS-2000 (Transporter): 4 RIT ON/ OFF 1 Select the desired HF frequency that you want to be controlled on the main transceiver.
15 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.
15 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Key Function Tuning control Frequency or memory channel number change UP UP/ DWN RIT offset or XIT offset change In VFO mode: VFO A/ VFO B switch In Memory Recall mode: no change A/B POWER RX RX 1 Power ON/ OFF HF frequency receive ON/ OFF 1 MODE Modulation mode switch RIT 1 RIT ON/ OFF XIT 1 XIT ON/ OFF CLR 1 RIT offset or XIT offset clear SPLIT 1 Split-frequency ON/ OFF M➧V 1 Transfer from Memory to VFO In LSB, USB, or CW mode: 10 Hz/ 1 kHz switch In FM or
15 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). TS-2000(X) (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.
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 [+]/ [–]. ◆ You can recall only the memory channels that have HF/ 50 MHz frequencies.
15 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 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].
15 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.
15 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.
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 9-pin female connector. No external hardware interface is required between your computer and the transceiver. See “APPENDIX” {page 113} for information related to this connector.
16 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 {page 95}. 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 to reduce noise-pickup by the transceiver.
16 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 (1 male ACC2 connector (E07-1351-XX) is supplied).
16 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT TYPICAL MCP/ TNC SETUP Black Power supply for TNC/ MCP Red TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-2000B TNC/MCP PS-53 Power supply for TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 Personal computer LINEAR AMPLIFIER (50 MHz, VHF, UHF and 1.2 GHz) Connect an external 50 MHz/ VHF/ UHF/ 1.2 GHz power amplifier control cable to the EXT.CONT connector (1 male EXT.CONT connector (E07-0851-XX) is supplied). The TX/RX switching time can be configured independently for each band, accessing Menu Nos. 28B ~ 28E.
INSTALLING OPTIONS You will require a Phillips screwdriver when installing the optional units. REMOVING THE BOTTOM CASE VS-3 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE DC POWER CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. When installing the optional DRU-3A or VS-3 unit, remove the bottom case first. 1 Remove the bottom case (10 screws). 1 Remove the 10 screws. 2 Locate the VS-3 jack. 3 Hold the VS-3 unit with the component side facing up, and insert the VS-3 connector into the VS-3 jack.
17 INSTALLING OPTIONS MB-430 MOBILE BRACKET RC-2000 REMOTE PANEL When installing the MB-430, attach the supplied plastic spacers (G11-2698-XX) to the transceiver in advance. This is necessary to protect the TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 transceiver from scratches. Plug the modular cable from the RC-2000 into the PANEL connector on the TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 rear panel. Access Menu Nos. 58 ~ 60 to adjust the panel configuration if necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
18 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
18 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No signals are received or receive sensitivity seems poor. Probable Cause 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. Or, Mic [PTT] is pressed. 4 The receive bandwidth was incorrectly set. 5 The wrong antenna connector (ANT 1 or ANT 2) was selected. 6 The receive preamplifier is OFF. Corrective Action Page Ref. 1 Turn the SQL control counterclockwise.
18 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Page Ref. Attempting to 1 The antenna is not connected transmit results in correctly. the “HELLO” 2 The impedances of the antenna and message appearing transceiver are not properly and the receive matched. mode being 3 The input voltage is outside 13.8 V restored. DC ±15% (11.7 to 15.8 V DC). 4 The current rating of the DC power supply is not enough. 1 Check the antenna connection. Correct as necessary. 2 Reduce the SWR of the antenna system.
18 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION NOTICES VISUAL SCAN The TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 has been designed and engineered to avoid possible hardware glitches. However, you may notice the following symptoms when you operate the transceiver. These symptoms are not malfunctions. When you have the same VHF band or UHF band for both the main transceiver and the sub-receiver, the Visual scan may indicate the signals on the bar-graph display even if no signal is monitored on the main transceiver.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ARCP-2000 DRU-3A HS-5 HS-6 Advanced Radio Control Program Digital Recording Unit Deluxe Headphones Small Headphones LF-30A MB-430 MC-43S MC-47 Low-pass Filter Mobile Mounting Bracket Hand Microphone Multi-function Microphone This option is supplied with the TS-B2000. See page 98 for the installation. MC-52DM MC-60A MC-80 MC-90 DTMF Microphone Deluxe Desktop Microphone Desktop Microphone DSP-compatible Desktop Microphone Microphone sensitivity is low in FM mode.
SPECIFICATIONS TS-2000 TS-B2000 General TS-2000X Mode J3E (LSB, USB)/ A1A (CW)/ A3E (AM)/ F3E (FM)/ F1D (FSK)/ F2D (F2D) Number of memory channels 300 Antenna impedance 50Ω (with Antenna Tuner 16.7 ~ 150Ω ) Supply Voltage DC 13.8 V ±15% Grounding method Negative ground Transmit (max.) 20.5 A or less Receive (no signal) 2.6 A or less Current –10°C ~ 50°C (+14°F ~ 122°F) Usable temperature range Frequency stability (–10°C ~ 50°C) Main FM TX mode within ±0.
20 SPECIFICATIONS TS-2000 TS-B2000 Transmitter Max. 100 W (160 m ~ 2 m band)/ 50 W (70 cm band)/ 10 W (23 cm band) Min. 5 W (160 m ~ 2 m band)/ 5 W (70 cm band)/ 1 W (23 cm band) Max. 25 W (160 m ~ 2 m band)/ 12.5 W (70 cm band)/ 2.5 W (23 cm band) Min.
20 SPECIFICATIONS TS-2000 TS-B2000 Receiver 0.5 ~ 1.705 MHz: 4 µV or less 1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz: 0.2 µV or less 24.5 ~ 30.0 MHz: 0.13 µV or less 50.0 ~ 54.0 MHz: 0.13 µV or less 144 ~ 146 MHz: 0.11 µV or less (All E-types) 144 ~ 148 MHz: 0.16 µV or less (K-type) 430 ~ 440 MHz: 0.11 µV or less (All E-types) 430 ~ 450 MHz: 0.11 µV or less (K-type) 1240 ~ 1300 MHz: 0.11 µV or less (All types) SSB/ CW/ FSK (S/N 10 dB) AM (S/N 10 dB) Sensitivity 0.5 ~ 1.705 MHz: 31.6 µV or less 1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz: 2.
20 SPECIFICATIONS TS-2000 TS-B2000 Receiver SSB/ CW/ FSK/ AM Squelch sensitivity FM 0.5 ~ 1.705 MHz: 18.0 µV or less 1.8 ~ 28.7 MHz: 1.8 µV or less 50.0 ~ 54.0 MHz: 1.1 µV or less 144 ~ 146 MHz: 1.1 µV or less (All E-types) 144 ~ 148 MHz: 1.1 µV or less (K-type) 430 ~ 440 MHz: 1.1 µV or less (All E-types) 430 ~ 450 MHz: 1.1 µV or less (K-type) 1 Main 240 ~ 1300 MHz: 1.1 µV or less (All types) 28.0 ~ 30.0 MHz: 0.2 µV or less 50.0 ~ 54.0 MHz: 0.2 µV or less 144 ~ 146 MHz: 0.
APPENDIX TS-B2000 FRONT PANEL RESET 5 PHONES HF/VHF/UHF/ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-B2000 4 MIC 3 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR 1 q [ 2 ] (POWER) switch Press and hold briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. Press again to switch the power OFF. w Power indicator While the transceiver is turned ON, it lights red. e MIC connector Connect a compatible microphone to this connector, then securely screw down the connector locking ring {page 3}. r PHONES jack Connect a set of headphones to this jack.
21 APPENDIX BUILT-IN TNC COMMAND LIST All descriptions in this section are for the users convenience only. KENWOOD will not support or warrantee this documentation in any way. The built-in TNC does not support the digipeater functions due to the RAM capacity. Command Name Short Default Parameter AUTOLF AU ON ON/ OFF AWLEN AW 8 7/ 8 EVERY/ AFTER n (n = 0 ~ 250) Description When ON, sends a line feed (LF) to the computer after each carriage return (CR).
21 APPENDIX Command Name Short Default Parameter FLOW F ON ON/ OFF When ON, starting key entry causes the computer to stop displaying received packets. FRACK FR 3 0 ~ 250 Specifies the interval from one transmission until retry of transmission. The unit of the parameter is 1 second. HBAUD HB 1200 1200/ 9600 Description Selects 1200 or 9600 bps as the transfer rate between packet stations. KISS KISS OFF Set the parameter ON, then switch the transceiver OFF.
21 APPENDIX Command Name Short Default Parameter Description SLOTTIME SL 3 0 ~ 250 Specifies the period of random number generation intervals for the PERSIST/SLOTTIME method. The unit of the parameter is 10 milliseconds. TRACE TRAC OFF ON/ OFF When ON, causes the TNC to display all received packets in their entirety. TRIES TRI 0 0 ~ 15 Specifies the number of transmission retries programmed in the retry counter.
21 APPENDIX COM CONNECTOR CONTROL OPERATION All descriptions in the PC CONTROL COMMAND TABLE are for the users convenience only. KENWOOD will not support or warrantee this documentation in any way. Most computers handle data in the form of “bits” and “bytes”. A bit is the smallest piece of information that a computer can handle. A byte is composed of eight bits. This is the most convenient form for most computer data. This data may be sent in the form of either serial or parallel data strings.
21 APPENDIX ■ Parameters COMPUTER CONTROL COMMANDS A computer control command is composed of an alphabetical command, various parameters, and the terminator that signals the end of the control command. EXAMPLE: Command to set VFO A to 7 MHz FA 00007000000 ; Parameters are used to specify information necessary to implement the desired command. The parameters to be used for each command are predetermined. The number of digits assigned to each parameter is also predetermined.
21 APPENDIX PC CONTROL COMMAND TABLES AC Se t Read Answer AG Set Read Answer AI Set Read Answer AL Set Read Answer AM Set Read Answer Sets or reads the internal antenna tuner status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A C P1 P2 P3 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A C ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A C P1 P2 P3 ; Sets or reads the AF gain.
21 APPENDIX AN Se t Read Answer AR Set Read Answer AS Selects the antenna connector ANT1/ ANT2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A N P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A N ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A N P1 ; Sets or reads the ASC function ON/ OFF. Reports the status of the ASC function. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A R P1 P2 P3 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A R P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A R P1 P2 P3 ; Sets or reads the Auto Mode function parameters.
21 APPENDIX BP Set Read Answer BU Set Sets or reads the Manual Beat Canceller frequency settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B P P1 P1 P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B P ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B P P1 P1 P1 ; Moves up the frequency band. 1 2 3 B U ; 1 2 1 2 Parameters: P1 000 ~ 063 Parameters: None 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Read Answer BY Reads the busy signal status.
21 APPENDIX CH Se t Sets the current frequency to the CALL channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C H P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parameters: P1 0: Move the MULTI/ CH control 1 step up 1: Move the MULTI/ CH control 1 step down Read Answer CI Se t Sets the current frequency to the CALL channel.
21 APPENDIX DC Se t Read Answer DN Se t Sets and reads the TX band status. 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parameters: P1 0: Sets TX band to the main transceiver 1: Sets TX band to the sub-receiver ON P2 0: Sets CONTROL band to the main transceiver 1: Sets CONTROL band to the sub-receiver 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 When the P1 parameter changes, the same parameter is set to P2.
21 APPENDIX Menu No.
21 APPENDIX EX command parameter P5 Menu No. Function 31 CW RX pitch/ TX sidetone frequency 32 CW rise time 33 CW keying dot, dash weight ratio 34 35 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Over 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 ~ 1000 (in steps of 50) 1 2 4 6 AUTO 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 ~ 4.0 (in steps of 0.
21 APPENDIX Menu No. EX command parameter P5 Function 0 1 56 COM port communication speed 4800 9600 57 APO (Auto Power Off) function OFF 60 58 59 60 Repeater mode select OFF 61B Repeater TX hold OFF 61C Remote control ID code 5 ON 000 ~ 999 (3-digit number) OFF ON 61E OFF ON External remote control Commander callsign for Sky Command II+ Transporter callsign for Sky Command II+ 62C Sky Command II+ tone frequency A maximum of 9 characters. See page 83. A maximum of 9 characters.
21 APPENDIX FA Set Read Answer FB Set Read Answer FC Set Read Answer FD Reads and sets the VFO A frequency. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F A P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 Parameters: P1 10 Specify the frequency in Hz (11-digit). For example, 00014195000 for 14.195 MHz. The blank digits P1 must be 0.
21 APPENDIX FR Se t Read Answer FS Set Read Answer FT Set Read Answer FW Set Read Answer GT Set Read Answer 124 Selects or reads the receiver VFO, M. CH or CALL/ COM. 1 2 3 4 F R P1 ; 1 2 3 4 F R ; 1 2 3 4 F R P1 ; 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parameters: P1 0: VFO A 1: VFO B 2: M.CH 3: CALL The command is applied to the current CTRL (Control) band. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Selects or reads the FINE function status.
21 APPENDIX ID Read Answer Reads the transceiver ID number. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I D ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I D P1 P1 P1 ; Retrieves the transceiver status.
21 APPENDIX KY Se t Read Answer LK Set Read Answer LM Se t Read Answer LT Set Read Answer MC Se t Read Answer 126 Converts the characters into Morse code. Parameters: P1 0: Character buffer is available 10 1: Character buffer is not available P2 (Answer command only. A space is used for Set command.) P2 20 Enter characters and numbers P2 Available characters are: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ (space) 30 0123456789 "'()*+,–.
21 APPENDIX MD Set Read Answer MF Set Read Answer MG Set Read Answer ML Set Read Answer MO Set Recalls or reads the operating mode status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M D P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M D ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M D P1 ; Sets or reads Menu A or B. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M F P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M F ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M F P1 ; Sets or reads the Microphone gain status.
21 APPENDIX MR Reads the Memory channel data.
21 APPENDIX MW Store the data to the Memory channel.
21 APPENDIX NT Se t Read Answer OF Se t Read Answer Sets or reads the Auto Notch function status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N T P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N T ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N T P1 ; Sets or reads the Offset frequency information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O F P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 Parameters: P1 000000000 ~ 059950000 in steps of 50000 10 Offset frequency in Hz (9-digit). Unused digits must be 0.
21 APPENDIX OS Set Read Answer PA Se t Read Answer PB Set Read Answer PC Set Read Answer PI Set Sets or reads the offset function status. 1 2 3 4 O S P1 ; 1 2 3 4 O S ; 1 2 3 4 O S P1 ; 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parameters: P1 0: Simplex 1: + 2: – 3: = (All E-types) Valid only in FM mode. SPLIT function must be OFF. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sets or reads the pre-amplifier function status.
21 APPENDIX PK Reads the Packet Cluster data. Parameters: This command is used in conjunctin with the AI command.
21 APPENDIX PS Set Read Answer QC Set Read Answer QI Set Sets or reads the Power ON/ OFF status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P S P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P S ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P S P1 ; Sets or reads the DCS code. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Q C P1 P1 P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Q C ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Q C P1 P1 P1 ; Store the settings in the Quick Memory.
21 APPENDIX RC S et Clears the RIT offset frequency. 1 2 3 R C ; 1 2 1 2 Parameters: None 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Read Answer RD Se t Read Answer RG Set Read Answer RL Se t Read Answer RM Set Read Answer 134 Move the RIT offset frequency down. Slow down the scan speed in Scan mode.
21 APPENDIX RT Set Read Answer RU Set Read Answer RX S et Sets or reads the RIT function status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R T P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R T ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R T P1 ; Moves the RIT offset frequency up. Speed up the scan speed in Scan mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R U P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R U ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R U P2 ; Sets the receiver function status.
21 APPENDIX SB Se t Read Answer SC Set Read Answer SD Set Read Answer SH Set Read Answer SI Se t Sets or reads the SUB, TF-W status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S B P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S B ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S B P1 ; Sets or reads the SCAN function status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S C P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S C ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S C P1 ; Sets or reads the CW break-in time delay.
21 APPENDIX SL Set Read Answer SM Sets or reads the DSP filter settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S L P1 P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S L ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S L P1 P1 ; Reads the S-meter status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S M P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S M P1 P2 P2 P2 P2 ; Set Read Answer SQ Set Read Answer SR Set Sets and reads the squelch level.
21 APPENDIX ST Se t Read Answer SU Sets or reads the MULTI/ CH control frequency steps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S T P1 P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S T ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S T P1 P1 ; Sets or reads the Program Scan pause frequency.
21 APPENDIX TD Se t Sends the DTMF memory channel data. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T D P1 P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Parameters: P1 00 ~ 09 (DTMF memory channel number) If no data is stored in the channel, no data is sent. Read Answer TI Reads the TNC LED status.
21 APPENDIX TX Se t Sets the transceiver in TX mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T X P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T X P1 ; Parameters: P1 0: Transmits on the main transceiver’s frequency band 1: Transmits on the sub-receiver’s frequency band Read Answer TY Sets or reads the microprocessor fimware type.
21 APPENDIX VG Set Read Answer VR Set Sets or reads the VOX GAIN. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V G P1 P1 P1 ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V G ; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V G P1 P1 P1 ; Emulates the VOICE1 or VOICE2 key.
