Kenwood TS-990S Operation Manual - Page 270

16 USEFUL FUNCTIONS OPERATION The crossband repeater function uses two frequency bands to receive and transmit signals. When a signal is received on one band, it is retransmitted on the other band. 1 Select the transmit and receive frequencies in the VHF and UHF ranges for the TM-D710GA, TM-D710A or TM-D700A (G) transceiver. 2 Be sure that the "PTT" icon is visible on the crossband repeater frequency of the TM-D710GA, TM-D710A or TM-D700A (G) transceiver. 3 Select the same frequency for the terminal transceiver. 4 Select a HF/ 50 MHz frequency on the TS-990S transceiver. 5 Adjust the squelch threshold level so that audio lines for both the TS-990S and TM-D710GA, TM-D710A or TM-D700A (G) transceiver will mute. 6 Access Menu Nos 7-06, "ACC 2: Audio Input Level", and 7-10, "ACC 2: Audio Output Level", to optimize the input and output audio level via the ACC 2 connector by pressing [-] (F4) or [+] (F5). 7 To quit the FM repeater operation, access Advanced Menus 14, "PKS Polarity Reverse", and 15, "TX Inhibit While Busy". Refer to "INHIBITING THE TRANSMISSION DURING BUSY (SQUELCH OPENING)" and "REVERSING THE PKS SIGNAL POLARITY" and select "Off" by pressing [-] (F4) or [+] (F5). SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II allows you to remotely control the TS-990S transceiver from a separate location. If you have two or more TH-D72A/E, TM-D710GA/E, TMD710A/E, and TM-D700A transceivers, you can perform SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II operation to remotely control the HF/ 50 MHz band of your TS-990S transceiver. You will use one transceiver (TH-D72A/E, TM-D710GA/E, TM-D710A/E, or TM-D700A) as a remote control unit, called a "Commander". The other VHF/UHF transceiver (TH-D72A/E, TM-D710GA/E, TM-D710A/E, or TM-D700A) with the TS-990S transceiver is called the "Transporter". This TH-D72A/E, TM-D710GA/E, TM-D710A/E, or TMD700A transceiver will function as an interface between the Commander (a remote control unit) and the HF/ 50 MHz band of the TS-990S 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: ◆◆Operating SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II may not be permitted in certain countries. Check your local laws before operating. ◆◆Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TH-D72A/E, TM-D710GA/E, TM-D710A/E, or TM-D700A (G) transceiver for connection, configuration and operation. ◆◆This function can be used with the TM-D700A transceiver with firmware version G2.0 or later. 16-30 SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II DIAGRAM VHF freq. Audio UHF freq. Audio▶ Control command▶ ◀Response Audio Control command▶ ◀Response Commander PREPARATION Transporter Although you can use the TH-D72A/E, TM-D710GA/E, TM-D710A/E, or TM-D700A transceiver as a "Commander" (an external remote control unit), the following procedure shows how to configure your TS-990S and TH-D72A/E, TM-D710GA/E, TM-D710A/E, or TMD700A transceiver as a "Commander". ■ Starting SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II operation After you have completed the configuration of the following, you can start SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II operation. Without programming these parameters, you cannot use SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II. Index Contents