Kenwood TS-480SAT Operation Manual - Page 81

SKY COMMAND II The Sky Command II allows you to remotely control the TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver from a separate location. If you have more than 2 TH-D7A and/ or TM-D700A transceivers, you can perform Sky Command II operation to remotely control the HF/ 50 MHz band of your TS-480 transceiver. You will use one transceiver (TH-D7A or TM-D700A) as a remote control unit, called a "Commander". The other VHF/ UHF transceiver (TH-D7A or TM-D700A) with the TS-480 transceiver is called the "Transporter". This TH-D7A or TM-D700A transceier will function as an interface between the Commander (a remote control unit) and the HF/ 50 MHz band of the TS-480 transceiver. This system allows you, for example, to watch for and hunt DX while washing your car, or to operate the HF transceiver while relaxing in your car, living room, or patio, instead of actually operating inside your shack. Note: ◆ Refer to the respective instruction manuals of the TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), or TM-V71A + RC-D710 for information on how to connect, configure, and operate the transceivers for Sky Command II operating. ◆ Operation of Sky Command II may not been permitted in certain countries. Check your local laws before operating. 13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Starting Sky Command II operation: 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. TS-480 + TH-D7A/ TM-D700A (Transporter) Setup: 1 Configure the TH-D7A or TM-D700A as a "Transporter" and connect all the necessary cables to the TS-480 transceiver. 2 Select a frequency (HF/ 50 MHz band) on the TS-480 transceiver. 3 On the TS-480, press [MENU/ F.LOCK], then turn the MULTI control to access Menu No. 56, then select the desired communication speed. 4 Select the same communication parameters to match the TH-D7A or TM-D700A transceiver. 5 Press [MENU/ F.LOCK] to complete. 6 Configure and start the Transporter mode on the TH-D7A or TM-D700A transceiver. On the TM-D700A (Commander): 1 Select the same VHF and UHF frequencies that you selected for the Transporter. 2 Access Menu 4-4 to select COMMANDER. • "PRESS [0] KEY TO START COMMANDER!!" appears. 3 Press [0] on the DTMF Mic of the TM-D700A to start the Sky Command II operation. CONTROL OPERATION After setting up both the Transporter and the TM-D700A (Commander) for Sky Command II operation, press Mic [0] on the Commander. While in Sky Command II mode, the Mic keys of the Commander will function as described below. SKY COMMAND II DIAGRAM VHF freq. Audio UHF freq. Audios Control commands tResponse Audio Control commands tResponse Commander Transporter PREPARATION Although you can use either a TM-D700A, a TH-D7A transceiver as a "Commander" (an external remote control unit), the following procedure shows how to set up your TS-480 and TH-D7A or TM-D700A transceivers as a "Transporter" at a base station and the TM-D700A transceiver as a "Commander". Each time you press a key, the Commander will automatically enter Transmission mode and send the corresponding control command to the Transporter. To switch the HF Press Mic [1]. transceiver OFF To change the frequency Press Mic [UP]/ [DWN]. or memory channel on the HF transceiver To transmit audio on an Press and hold Mic HF frequency [PTT], then speak into the microphone. To receive audio on an Press Mic [2]. HF frequency To monitor the UHF band Press the Mic PF key on the Commander assigned to the Monitor function. 73