Kenwood TS-890S Operation Manual - Page 175

OTHER FUNCTIONS 16 Operation The crossband repeater function uses 2 frequency bands to receive and transmit signals. When a signal is received on one band, it is retransmitted on the other band. 1 Select a transmission/reception VHF or UHF frequency on the FM transceiver. 2 Confirm the PTT icon is visible on the crossband repeater frequency on the FM transceiver. 3 Select the same frequency for the terminal transceiver. 4 Select a HF/50 MHz frequency on the TS-890S transceiver. 5 Adjust the squelch threshold level so that both the TS-890S and FM transceivers mute. 6 On the TS-890S, press [MENU], then access Advanced Menu [11] (PKS Polarity Reverse) and [12] (TX Inhibit While Busy). 7 Select "On". • When the TS-890S transceiver's squelch opens, the FM transceiver simultaneously retransmits the incoming audio signal on the VHF or UHF frequency. • When the FM transceiver's squelch opens, the TS-890S transceiver retransmits the incoming audio signal on the HF/ 50 MHz frequency. 8 Access Menu [7-07] (ACC2: Audio Input Level) and [7-09] (ACC2: Audio Output Level) and adjust the input/ output audio level. 9 To quit the FM repeater operation, disconnect the interface cable between the transceivers, then access Advanced Menu [11] and [12] on the TS-890S transceiver and select "Off". Sky Command System II Sky Command System II allows you to remotely control the TS-890S transceiver from a separate location. • If you have more than 2 TH-D7A/ TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/ E)/ TM-V71A + RC-D710/ TM-D700A transceivers, you can perform Sky Command System II operation to remotely control your TS-890S transceiver. • You will use one transceiver (TH-D7A, TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/ G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A) as a remote control unit, called a "Commander". The other VHF/ UHF transceiver (TH-D7A, TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TMV71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A) with the TS-890S transceiver is called the "Transporter". This TH-D7A, TH-D72(A/E)/ TMD710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver will function as an interface between the Commander (a remote control unit) and the band of the TS-890S 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. ● Operation of Sky Command System II may not been permitted in certain countries. Check your local laws before operating. . Sky Command System II Diagram VHF Frequency Audio UHF Frequency Audio Control Command Response Audio Control Command Response Commander Transporter . Preparation Although you can use a TH-D7A, TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver as a "Commander" (an external remote control unit), the following procedure shows how to set up your TS-890S and TH-D7A, THD72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceivers as a "Transporter" at a base station and the THD72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A transceiver as a "Commander". 16-17