Kenwood RC 2000 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
MROBCILE C-O2NTR0OLL0ER0  
MOBILE CONTROLLER RC-2000  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
© B62-1292-10 (M)  
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CONTENTS  
CHAPTER  
1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL  
CHAPTER  
5
CYCLING THE KEY GROUPS  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................... 1  
PREPARATION (Pages 2 ~ 6) .............................. 1  
QUICK START (Page 7) ....................................... 1  
KEYS AND CONTROLS (Pages 8 ~ 12) ............... 1  
CYCLING THE KEY GROUPS (Pages 13 ~ 30) ... 1  
SATELLITE MODE (Pages 31 ~ 33) ..................... 1  
EASY VIEWING MODE (Pages 34 ~ 36) .............. 1  
PACKET CLUSTER TUNE (Pages 37 ~ 38) ......... 1  
VISUAL SCAN (Pages 39 ~ 40) ............................ 1  
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (Pages 41 ~ 43) .... 1  
SKY COMMAND II+ (Pages 44 ~ 46).................... 1  
QUICK KEY REFERENCE (Pages 47 ~ 51) ......... 1  
OVERVIEW ............................................................. 13  
DIAGRAM .......................................................... 13  
GROUP A KEYS ...................................................... 14  
GROUP B KEYS...................................................... 18  
GROUP C KEYS ..................................................... 21  
CHAPTER  
6
SATELLITE MODE  
SATELLITE OPERATION ........................................ 31  
ENTERING THE SATELLITE MODE ................ 31  
GROUP A–2 KEYS ............................................ 31  
BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 32  
STORING SATELLITE  
MEMORY CHANNELS ...................................... 32  
RECALLING A SATELLITE  
CHAPTER  
2
PREPARATION  
INSTALLATION .......................................................... 2  
TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION........................... 2  
FRONT PANEL INSTALLATION ........................... 3  
SPEAKER AND MIC CABLE INSTALLATION ....... 4  
MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION............ 4  
DC POWER CABLE INSTALLATION ......................... 5  
CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS............................. 6  
MEMORY CHANNEL ........................................ 32  
SATELLITE CHANNEL NAME .......................... 33  
QUICK MEMORY IN SATELLITE MODE .......... 33  
CHECKING THE UPLINK FREQUENCY.......... 33  
USING XIT/ RIT IN SATELLITE MODE............. 33  
CHANGING THE FREQUENCY BAND ............ 33  
CHAPTER  
7
EASY VIEWING MODE  
CHAPTER  
3
QUICK START  
OVERVIEW ............................................................. 34  
OPERATION ...................................................... 34  
KEYS (F1 ~ F6) ................................................. 34  
KEYS (L1 ~ L3).................................................. 35  
CHANGING THE FONT STYLE ........................ 36  
PREPARATION ......................................................... 7  
OPERATION .............................................................. 7  
CHAPTER  
4
KEYS AND CONTROLS  
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW ...................................... 8  
DISPLAY AND KEY FUNCTIONS ............................ 10  
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CHAPTER  
8
PACKET CLUSTER TUNE  
CHAPTER 13 MAINTENANCE  
GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 52  
SERVICE................................................................. 52  
SERVICE NOTE ...................................................... 52  
CLEANING .............................................................. 52  
CHAPTER 14 SPECIFICATIONS  
RC-2000 MOBILE CONTROLLER ........................... 53  
EXTERNAL SPEAKER ............................................ 53  
CHAPTER 15 APPENDIX  
RESETTING MEMORY DATA ................................. 54  
DEMONSTRATION MODE ...................................... 54  
CONFIGURING  
THE AUTO MODE FREQUENCY TABLE ................ 54  
PACKET CLUSTER TUNE FUNCTION ................... 37  
NORMAL P.C.T. MODE ...................................... 37  
LIST FUNCTION IN P.C.T. MODE....................... 38  
NEW PACKET CLUSTER DATA ......................... 38  
CHAPTER  
9
VISUAL SCAN  
OVERVIEW ............................................................. 39  
SELECTING THE NUMBER OF CHANNELS .......... 39  
USING VISUAL SCAN ............................................. 40  
CHAPTER 10 PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (PM)  
PROGRAMMABLE INFORMATION ......................... 41  
APPLICATION EXAMPLES ..................................... 42  
PM CHANNEL DEFAULT VALUES .......................... 42  
STORING IN PM CHANNELS ................................. 43  
RECALLING A PM CHANNEL ................................. 43  
AUTO PM CHANNEL SAVE .................................... 43  
CHAPTER 11 SKY COMMAND II+ (K-TYPE ONLY)  
CONCERNING THE TM-D700A/E PANEL............... 54  
NOTICES TO USER ................................................ 55  
CAUTIONS .............................................................. 55  
PROGRAMMING CALL SIGNS ............................... 44  
PROGRAMMING A TONE FREQUENCY ................ 45  
PROGRAMMING COMMUNICATION SPEED......... 45  
CONFIGURING A TNC BAND ................................. 45  
STARTING SKY COMMAND II+ OPERATION ......... 46  
TO EXIT SKY COMMAND II+ OPERATION ............ 46  
CHAPTER 12 QUICK KEY REFERENCE  
USB/ LSB mode ...................................................... 47  
CW mode ................................................................ 48  
FM mode ................................................................. 49  
FSK mode ............................................................... 50  
AM mode ................................................................. 51  
ii  
ABOUT THIS MANUAL  
you are operating in the Satellite mode.  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
This manual was created to show you how to access the  
functions you want to operate, and how to quickly  
configure the transceiver, through the use of the  
RC-2000. If you are operating the TS-2000(X)/  
TS-B2000 transceiver for the first time, we recommend  
you read the TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 instruction manual  
before operating the RC-2000. Since this manual does  
not cover the functions in detail, make sure you have the  
TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 instruction manual handy for  
reference.  
EASY VIEWING MODE (Pages 34 ~ 36)  
This chapter describes how to control the functions while  
you are in the Easy Viewing mode.  
PACKET CLUSTER TUNE (Pages 37 ~ 38)  
This chapter describes how to control the functions when  
you activate the Packet Cluster Tune mode.  
VISUAL SCAN (Pages 39 ~ 40)  
PREPARATION (Pages 2 ~ 6)  
This chapter describes how to control the functions when  
you activate the Visual Scan function.  
When you are getting ready to install the brackets and  
cables, read this chapter.  
PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY (Pages 41 ~ 43)  
QUICK START (Page 7)  
This chapter describes how to store and recall the  
Programmable Memory function that is available on the  
RC-2000.  
If you are operating the RC-2000 for the first time, read  
this chapter and follow the instructions for a trial run.  
SKY COMMAND II+ (K-TYPE ONLY) (Pages 44 ~ 46)  
KEYS AND CONTROLS (Page 8 ~ 12)  
This chapter describes how to control the Sky  
Command II+ functions.  
CYCLING THE KEY GROUPS (Pages 13 ~ 30)  
These chapters describe how to access and configure  
the various functions available on the RC-2000. Refer to  
the page that explains your desired key control.  
QUICK KEY REFERENCE (Pages 47 ~ 51)  
Alphabetical listing of the key functions in each operating  
mode. A Quick look-up table for referring to the page(s)  
in this guide as well as the TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000  
instruction manual.  
SATELLITE MODE (Pages 31 ~ 33)  
This chapter describes how to control the functions while  
1
PREPARATION  
Install the bracket securely onto the vehicle, using 6 sets  
of the supplied screws (N99-2024-XX).  
INSTALLATION  
When using the RC-2000 in your vehicle, you can install  
the transceiver in the trunk, under the seat or under the  
dash board. On the transceiver, install the DC cable  
(7 m/ 23.1 ft), the microphone extension cable  
(5 m/ 16.5 ft), a cable for the speaker (5 m/ 16.5 ft), a  
cable to the RC-2000 (5 m/ 16.5 ft), and coaxial cable(s)  
to the antenna (not supplied in this package). Make sure  
all cable lengths are adequate before installing the  
brackets.  
Flat washer  
Bracket  
Spring washer  
Vehicle chassis  
6 mm x 20 mm  
Nut  
Then, prepare the transceiver by loosely screwing in the  
rear screws. Hook those screws onto the rear guide rail  
of the mounting bracket, then adjust the transceiver to  
your desired angle before tightening the screws. Insert  
and tighten the front screws to secure the transceiver in  
place.  
TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION  
When installing the metal plates, first attach the plastic  
spacers (G11-2698-XX) to the transceiver. This is  
necessary to protect the TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 from  
scratches.  
Rear screws  
Note: The plastic spacers (G11-2698-XX) are supplied accessories for  
the TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 transceiver.  
Spacers (G11-2698-XX)  
4 mm x 10 mm  
Front screws  
To remove the transceiver from the bracket, first remove  
the front screws, then loosen the rear screws slightly and  
pull the transceiver forward to unlatch it from the bracket.  
3 mm x 4 mm  
The tab faces out  
The tab faces out  
Do not install the transceiver so that it is vertically on its side.  
2
4 Align the grooves on the front panel over the bracket  
FRONT PANEL INSTALLATION  
tabs.  
1 Assemble the mounting brackets using the 2 supplied  
hexagon SEMS screws and the 2 flat washers.  
Do not completely tighten the screws in this step.  
Bracket tab  
SEMS screw  
4 mm x 10 mm  
5 Slide the front panel down until it locks in place.  
The tab on the front panel must be completely  
locked by the bracket otherwise vehicle vibration  
may cause the front panel to become dislodged.  
2 Peel off the paper backing from the base of the  
bracket.  
Locking tab  
3 Position the bracket in the vehicle, then install it  
securely using the 3 supplied self-tapping screws and  
6 Position the front panel at your desired angle, then  
completely tighten the 2 SEMS screws on the  
bracket.  
the 3 flat washers.  
Self-tapping screw  
Flat washer  
SEMS screw  
4 mm x 14 mm  
3
SPEAKER AND MIC CABLE INSTALLATION  
MODULAR PLUG CABLE CONNECTION  
Connect the speaker extension cable plug to the  
EXT.SP1 or EXT.SP2 connector {TS-2000 page 78}.  
Then connect a plug from the speaker to the jack as  
shown below. Connect the microphone extension cable  
between the microphone jack on the front of the  
transceiver and the microphone connector, as shown  
below.  
Use the supplied modular plug cable to connect the front  
panel to the main unit. Connect the 4-pin plug to the  
front panel and 6-pin plug to the main unit.  
Note: It is easy to identify between the plugs, as the 6-pin plug is slightly  
wider than the 4-pin plug.  
TS-2000/TS-2000X  
TS-B2000  
Speaker extension cable  
Noise filter  
(small)  
6-pin plug  
4-pin plug  
Noise filter (small)  
Noise filter  
(large)  
Microphone extention cable  
4
attach the power cable to the battery terminals; red  
connects to the positive (+) terminal, black connects  
to the negative (–) terminal.  
DC POWER CABLE INSTALLATION  
The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V.  
Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be sure  
to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current  
capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient,  
the display may darken during transmission, or transmit  
output power may drop excessively.  
Use the full length of the cable without cutting off any  
excess, even if the cable is longer than required. In  
particular, never remove the fuse holders from the cable.  
Red  
1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the  
transceiver directly to the vehicle’s battery terminals  
using the shortest path from the transceiver.  
If you are using a noise filter, it should be installed with  
an insulator to prevent it from touching any metal on the  
vehicle.  
Fuse (25 A)  
Black  
5 Reconnect any wiring you may have removed from  
We recommend you do not to use the cigarette lighter  
socket since some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an  
unacceptable voltage drop.  
the negative battery terminal.  
6 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver’s  
power supply connector.  
If the power cable must be routed through a hole in the  
vehicle chassis or body, for example in the firewall at the  
front of the passenger compartment, use a rubber  
grommet to protect the cable from abrasion. Dismantle  
the fuse holder to pass the cable through the firewall.  
Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab  
clicks.  
The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is  
isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine secondary  
(high voltage) ignition system/ cables.  
2 After the cable is in place, wind heat-resistant tape  
around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture and  
tie down the full run of cable.  
3 To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other  
wiring from the negative (–) battery terminal before  
connecting the transceiver.  
4 Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then  
5
CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS  
After installing the brackets and cables, make sure all the connections have been made in accordance with the  
following diagram.  
To antenna  
Microphone extension cable  
DC Power cable  
Vehicle battery (12 V)  
AT  
ANT 1.2G  
2
1
ANT  
144  
ANT  
2
ANT  
1
KEY PADDLE  
ANT  
430  
GND  
DC  
EXT. SP2 EXT. SP1  
13.8V  
COM  
PANEL  
8W  
8W  
EXT. CONT  
ACC2  
REMOTE  
HF  
RX ANT  
Microphone  
Mounting bracket  
RC-2000 cable  
Speaker extension cable  
RC-2000 panel  
External speaker  
6
QUICK START  
Assuming you want to operate the HF band on the  
main transceiver and VHF band on the sub-  
receiver.  
PREPARATION  
1 Make sure that the RC-2000, the speaker, and the  
cables are connected as shown {page 6}.  
2 Turn the SUB SQL (right outer ring) and MAIN and  
SUB AF (both center knobs) controls to  
2 Connect the transceiver to a DC power supply or  
12 V vehicle battery {page 5}.  
approximately the 9 o’clock position. Turn the MAIN  
SQL (left outer ring) control fully counterclockwise.  
3 Press the MAIN AF (left) or SUB AF (right) control to  
OPERATION  
select the operating band.  
The “PTT” icon moves to indicate which band is  
currently selected for the TX band. The frequency  
information shown in a large font is selected for  
the current control band.  
MOBILE CONTROLLER RC-2000  
4 Press [F1] until you select group A–1 {page 13}.  
5 Press [DOWN] or [UP] to select your desired band.  
6 Press [MODE] to select your desired operating mode  
{page 15}.  
7 Turn the Tuning control to adjust the frequency.  
The frequency shown in a large font changes.  
8 Press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak in your normal  
1 Press [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver  
tone of voice.  
ON.  
9 Release Mic [PTT] to receive.  
Upon power up, “KENWOOD MOBILE  
CONTROLLER HELLO!!” momentarily appears,  
followed by the current operating frequencies and  
other indicators.  
10 Repeat steps 8 and 9 to continue communication.  
Note: You may have to adjust the AF and SQL controls further in step 6.  
7
KEYS AND CONTROLS  
FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW  
There are 12 keys on the front panel. These keys are denoted as follows: L1 ~ L3 are the 3 keys to the left of the  
display (from top to bottom); F1 ~ F6 are the 6 keys below the display (from left to right); the top most key to the right of  
the display is the Power switch; R1 ~ R2 are the two keys below the Power switch, to the right of the display (from top  
to bottom).  
MOBILE CONTROLLER RC-2000  
q L1 ~ L3 key  
w Tuning / MULTI/CH / RIT/SUB control  
Press to activate or select the function shown on the  
display to the right of each key.  
Normally, it is used to adjust the frequency. Press this  
control to change the control mode. The current tuning  
control mode status appears on the top right of the  
display where “TUN” is Tuning control, “MLTI” is  
MULTI/ CH control, and “RIT” is RIT/ SUB control.  
8
e F1 key  
o
(POWER) switch  
Press momentarily to cycle within each group (for  
example, A–1 a A–2 a A–3 a A–4 a A–1). Press  
and hold to cycle among groups (Group A a Group B a  
Group C a Group A) {page 13}. The selected group  
and corresponding number appear on the display above  
this key.  
Press to switch the transceiver ON or OFF {TS-2000  
page 8}.  
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0
R1 ~ R2 key  
Press to activate or select the function shown on the  
display to the left of each key.  
r F2 ~ F6 key  
Press to activate or select the function shown on the  
display above each key {page 13 ~ 30}.  
tMAIN AF control  
Functions the same as the MAIN AF control on the  
transceiver. If you press this control, it functions the  
same as [MAIN] on the transceiver {TS-2000 page 12}.  
yMAIN SQL control  
Functions the same as the MAIN SQL control on the  
transceiver {TS-2000 page 12} .  
uSUB AF control  
Functions the same as the SUB AF control on the  
transceiver. If you press this control, it functions the  
same as [SUB] on the transceiver {TS-2000 page 12}.  
iSUB SQL control  
Functions the same as the SUB SQL control on the  
transceiver {TS-2000 page 12}.  
9
!
!
0
1
The assigned function of [R2] appears. Normally,  
“RIT” appears. Press [R2] to switch RIT ON or OFF.  
Press and hold the key to clear the RIT offset  
frequency.  
DISPLAY AND KEY FUNCTIONS  
# ## # ## # #  
# # @ @ @ @  
q
The assigned function of [R1] appears. Normally,  
“PM” appears. Press to enter Programmable Memory  
function {page 41}.  
!
!
w
e
!
!
2
3
The main transceiver operating frequency display.  
When the main transceiver receives a signal or the  
main transceiver’s squelch is open, “BSY” appears.  
When you transmit on the main transceiver, “TX”  
appears.  
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3
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5
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4
@
q “AT” appears when you operate HF ~ 50 MHz band.  
Press [L1] to activate the automatic antenna tuner.  
While it is in-line, “AT IN” or “AT R IN” appears (when  
Menu No. 27 is “ON”). “CALL” appears when you  
operate 144 MHz ~ 1.2 GHz bands. Press [L1] to  
recall the CALL channel for the band or press and  
hold [L1] to store the new CALL channel data.  
!
4
The memory name appears when you recall the  
memory channel. “CALL” appears when you recall  
the CALL channel. “SCAN–P1” (slowest scan  
speed) ~ “SCAN–P9” (fastest scan speed) appears  
while in Scan mode.  
!
!
5
6
“S” appears when the main transceiver is in receive  
mode. “PWR” (output power), “SWR” (SWR ratio), or  
“ALC” (Automatic Level Control) appears when you  
select the meter function.  
w While “Q.IN” appears, press [L2] to store the current  
frequency and other data to the Quick Memory.  
e “EASY” appears when you operate the normal  
VFO/ Memory Recall mode. Press [L3] to enter Easy  
Viewing mode {page 34}.  
The memory channel number appears (3 digits) when  
you recall the Memory channel. The memory group  
number “0–” ~ “9–” also appears. When the channel  
is locked out, “— — —” appears above the memory  
channel number. “Q01” ~ “Q09” appears when you  
recall a Quick Memory channel. The Satellite  
memory channel number “0” ~ “9” appears in the  
Satellite mode. If no data is stored “s” appears  
along with the memory channel number.  
r Displays the current key group and its suffix number.  
Press [F1] to move to next suffix number or press  
and hold [F1] to move to next group {page 13}.  
t~ o  
The available function name appears. Press [F2] ~  
[F6] or press and hold the key to activate the function  
{pages 13 ~ 30}.  
10  
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!
!
@
@
7
8
9
0
1
Works as an S-meter in the receive mode. Works as  
the meter you selected while transmitting.  
@
#
9
0
“DSP” appears when one of the DSP functions is  
activated.  
“ ” appears when the internal TNC is assigned to the  
main transceiver.  
“AGC” appears when the AGC function is ON. “R”  
(Reverse function), “[R]” (Automatic Simplex Check),  
or the Repeater shift direction (“–”, “+”, or “=”)  
appears.  
The Hz digits of the main transceiver operating  
frequency appears.  
Note: “=” appears only for E-types.  
Appears when the frequency point of Program Scan  
Partially Slowed is selected on the main transceiver.  
#
#
#
1
2
3
“ATT” appears when the attenuator function is ON.  
“PRE” appears when the preamplifier function is ON.  
“P/A” appears when both functions are ON.  
When the sub-receiver is switched ON, it shows the  
operating frequency for the sub-receiver. However, if  
you are controlling the main transceiver functions,  
such as RIT, XIT or SPLIT, it displays the frequency  
information for these functions.  
“RtEQ” appears when the RX Equalizer function of  
the main transceiver is ON. “EQsT” appears when  
the TX equalizer function is ON.  
“EXT” appears while the HF RX ANT connector is  
enabled to receive HF band signals.  
@
2
Serves as an S-meter for the sub-receiver. It also  
displays the relative output power when the sub-band  
is selected for transmission.  
#
#
#
4
5
6
“NB” appears when the Noise Blanker function is ON.  
“A” appears when Auto mode selection is activated.  
@
@
@
3
4
5
Appears when the MHz Up/ Down mode is selected.  
Appears when the Fine tuning function is selected.  
The current operating mode for the main transceiver  
appears.  
“PKT” appears when the internal TNC is operating in  
Packet mode.  
#
#
7
8
“PROC” appears when the Speech Processor  
function is ON.  
@
6
tM” or “Ms” appears while a simplex memory  
channel is selected. tMs” appears while a split  
frequency memory channel is selected.  
“PTT” appears when the main transceiver is selected  
for the transmission band. “Ctrl” appears when the  
main transceiver is selected for the Control band.  
@
@
7
tB” or “Bs” appears while VFO B is selected. “B”  
appears while Menu B is being accessed.  
#
9
“VOX” appears when the VOX function is ON.  
8
tA” or “As” appears while VFO A is selected. “A”  
appears while Menu A is being accessed.  
11  
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Check), or the Repeater shift direction (“–”, “+”, or “=”)  
appears.  
%
%
%
Note: “=” appears only for E-types.  
$
%
9
0
“N.R.1” appears when the Noise Reduction 1 function  
is ON for the sub-receiver.  
%
“TUN” (Tuning control), “MLTI” (MULTI/ CH control),  
“RIT” (RIT/ SUB control), or “SPED” (Scanning speed  
control) appears, indicating which control mode is  
currently assigned to the Tuning control.  
%
% % %  
%
%
1
Appears when the Programmable Memory function is  
ON. “PM1” ~ “PM5” appear to indicate which  
Programmable Memory channel is selected.  
$
0
“TRC” appears when the Trace function is ON in the  
Satellite mode. “TRCR” appears when the Reverse  
Trace function is ON in the Satellite mode.  
%
%
2
3
“PC” appears when the TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 is  
controlled by an external PC.  
$
$
1
2
“SATL” appears while operating in Satellite mode.  
“PTT” appears when the sub-band is selected for the  
transmission band. “Ctrl” appears when the sub-  
band is selected for the Control band.  
“ ” appears when the internal TNC is assigned to the  
sub-receiver.  
%
%
4
5
The sub-receiver operating frequency display.  
$
$
3
4
The current operating mode for the sub-receiver  
(sub-band) appears.  
The memory channel number appears (3 digits) when  
you recall the Memory channel on the sub-receiver.  
“RIT” appears while the RIT function is ON. “XIT”  
appears while the XIT function is ON.  
(Same as !.)  
6
%
6
“S” appears when the sub-receiver’s squelch opens.  
“PWR” appears to display the relative output power  
level when you transmit on the sub-band.  
$
$
5
6
“SPL” appears while SPLIT operation is enabled.  
“DCS” (DCS function), “CT” (CTCSS function), or “T”  
(Tone function) appears when one of the FM mode  
selective calls is activated for the sub-receiver.  
%
%
7
8
When a memory channel is recalled to the sub-  
receiver, the memory name appears. (Same as !.)  
4
$
$
7
8
“ATT” appears when the attenuator function is ON.  
“PRE” appears when the preamplifier function is ON.  
“P/A” appears when both functions are ON.  
When the sub-receiver receives a signal or the sub-  
receiver’s squelch is open, “BSY” appears. When  
you transmit on the sub-band, “TX” appears.  
“R” (Reverse function), “[R]” (Automatic Simplex  
12  
CYCLING THE KEY GROUPS  
The following diagram illustrates how to access each  
group and sub-group.  
OVERVIEW  
The TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 transceiver has many  
function controls. However, the RC-2000 mobile  
controller has only 12 keys and 5 controls. In order to  
access all the available functions of the transceiver from  
the RC-2000 mobile controller, the functions are divided  
into 3 groups: A, B, and C. Group A is a primary  
function group with most of the commonly used keys.  
Group B is a secondary function group. Group C is a  
special group whose functions change, depending on  
the current operating mode.  
For further information on each function, refer to the  
TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 instruction manual. A Quick  
look-up table of each operating mode is available,  
starting on page 47.  
DIAGRAM  
[F1]  
[F1]  
[F1]  
(1 s)  
(1 s)  
(1 s)  
GROUP B  
B–1  
GROUP A  
A–1  
GROUP C  
C–1  
Within each group, there are several sub-groups, each  
identified by their suffix numbers. Momentarily press  
[F1] to cycle through each sub-group within your  
selected group (A, B, or C). The suffix numbers change  
to reflect the currently selected sub-group. To change  
the main group (A, B, or C), press and hold [F1].  
[F1]  
[F1]  
[F1]  
A–2  
A–3  
B–2  
B–3  
B–4  
C–2  
C–3  
[F1]  
[F1]  
[F1]  
As you change the group and sub-group, the available  
functions for [F2] ~ [F6] change. Press one of [F2] ~  
[F6] to activate the function which appears on the  
display above each key.  
[F1]  
[F1]  
[F1]  
[F1]  
[F1]  
A–4  
(C–4)  
[F1]  
[F1]  
To access your desired function, first select the  
appropriate group by pressing and holding [F1]. Next,  
cycle within the group to the appropriate sub-group by  
continuously pressing [F1]. The selected group and  
corresponding number appears on the display above the  
[F1] key.  
(A–5)  
Press [F1]  
• A–5 appears only when recalling  
Memory Channels 290~299.  
• C–4 appears only in FM mode.  
Press [F1] (1 s)  
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GROUP A KEYS  
Group A–5 appears only when you recall Memory Channel 290 ~ 299. Detailed explanations of each function are  
provided on the following pages:  
Action  
[A–1]  
[MODE]  
[FINE]  
[1MHz]  
[DOWN]  
[UP]  
Change the  
operating mode pair ON/ OFF  
FINE function  
1 MHz Up/ Down  
control ON/ OFF  
Move down one  
amateur radio band amateur radio band  
Move up one  
Press the key: Move to A–2  
Toggle the mode  
Move to group B–1 within the selected  
Change the step  
size for the 1 MHz  
control  
Press and  
hold the key:  
Continuously move Continuously move  
down the band  
up the band  
pair  
Action  
[A–2]  
[A/B]  
[SPLIT]  
[TF SET]  
[A=B]  
[XIT]  
Check and change Copy the current  
the TX frequency in VFO data to another  
SPLIT function  
ON/ OFF  
XIT function  
ON/ OFF  
Press the key: Move to A–3  
Select another VFO  
SPLIT operation  
VFO  
Press and  
hold the key:  
Clear the XIT  
frequency offset  
Move to group B–1  
Action  
[A–3]  
[MENU]  
[STEP]  
[NB]  
[AGC]  
[PF]  
Change the  
frequency step  
Noise Blanker  
ON/ OFF  
Activate PF (Prog.  
Function)  
Press the key: Move to A–4  
Enter Menu mode  
AGC ON/ OFF  
Press and  
hold the key:  
Configure the Noise Configure the AGC  
Move to group B–1  
Blanker level  
time constant  
Action  
[A–4]  
[CLR]  
[M>V]  
[MG SEL]  
[M.IN]  
[V/M]  
Transfer data from a  
Memory channel to  
a VFO  
Write data into  
memory or enter  
Memory Scroll mode  
Exit, abort, or reset  
various functions  
Enter Memory  
Group Select mode  
VFO or Memory  
Recall mode  
Press the key: Move to A–5 or A–1  
Press and  
Move to group B–1  
hold the key:  
Action  
[A–5]  
[SET]  
[OPEN]  
[CLOSE]  
Add the current freq. Display the start  
Display the end  
frequency of the  
memory channel  
Press the key: Move to A–1  
to the Prog. Scan  
Partially Slowed  
frequency of the  
memory channel  
Press and  
Clear all the above  
freq. points  
Move to group B–1  
hold the key:  
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GROUP A-1  
MODE  
GROUP A–2  
A/B  
Press to change the operating mode pair. There are 3  
pairs: USB/ LSB, FM/ AM, and CW/ FSK. Press and  
Press to alternate between VFO A and VFO B on the  
main transceiver.  
hold to toggle the mode within each pair: USB  
LSB,  
SPLIT  
FM  
AM, or CW  
FSK.  
Press to activate SPLIT operation on the main  
transceiver.  
FINE  
Press to toggle the FINE tuning function ON or OFF. F”  
appears on the display when this function is ON.  
TF SET  
When SPLIT operation is activated, press and hold this  
key, then turn the Tuning control to adjust the TX  
frequency. Press the Tuning control to toggle between  
the Tuning control and MULTI/ CH control mode. “TUN”  
or “MLTI” appears on the display to indicate the selected  
control mode.  
1MHz  
Press to toggle the 1MHz Up/ Down function ON or OFF.  
“M” appears on the display when this function is ON.  
Press and hold to change the 1MHz Up/ Down frequency  
step size. Press the [c]/ [d] keys or turn the  
MULTI/ CH control to change the frequency step size,  
then press either [EXIT] or the MULTI/ CH control to  
accept the new setting.  
A=B  
Press to copy the data of the currently selected VFO to  
another VFO.  
DOWN  
XIT  
Press to move down the amateur radio band one step.  
Press and hold to continuously cycle down through the  
amateur radio bands.  
Press to switch the Transmit Incremental Tuning function  
ON or OFF. When it is ON, “XIT” appears on the display,  
along with the offset frequency. Press and hold to clear  
the XIT offset frequency.  
UP  
Press to move up the amateur radio band one step.  
Press and hold to continuously cycle up through the  
amateur radio bands.  
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or the MULTI/ CH control to accept the new setting.  
GROUP A-3  
MENU  
PF  
Press to enter the Menu mode. Menu mode is used to  
activate and configure the various functions of the  
TS-2000(X)/ TS-B2000 {TS-2000 page 21}. Press  
[ADD] to add the current Menu No. to the Quick Menu.  
“ ” appears on the display when the Menu No. is added  
to the Quick Menu. Press [MNU SEL] to activate the  
Quick Menu function.  
Press to activate the PF (Programmable Function) key  
assignment. The default assignment is VOICE1  
{TS-2000 page 77}.  
GROUP A–4  
CLR  
Press to exit from, abort, or reset various functions. Also  
used for erasing memory channels {TS-2000 page 62} or  
locking memory channels out of the scan list {TS-2000  
page 62}.  
STEP  
Press to change the frequency step size used for the  
MULTI/ CH control {TS-2000 page 37}. Select the  
desired step size using the [c]/ [d] keys or by turning  
MULTI/ CH control, then press either [EXIT] or the  
MULTI/ CH control to accept the new setting.  
M>V  
Press to transfer data from a memory channel to a VFO  
{TS-2000 page 61}.  
NB  
MG SEL  
Press to switch the Noise Blanker function ON or OFF.  
When it is ON, “NB” appears on the display. Press and  
hold to change the Noise Blanker Level. Select the  
desired level using the [c]/ [d] keys or by turning the  
MULTI/ CH control, then press either [EXIT] or the  
MULTI/ CH control to accept the new setting.  
Press to enter Memory Group Select mode {TS-2000  
page 64}. The selected group numbers are highlighted.  
You can select your desired group numbers using the  
[b]/ [a] keys, or by turning or pressing the MULTI/ CH  
control, then press [SEL] to toggle the selection. You  
can also press [ALL] to unselect all the group numbers.  
Press [OK] to save the setting or [CLR] to cancel the  
selection.  
AGC  
Press to switch the AGC function ON or OFF. When it is  
ON, “AGC” appears on the display. Press and hold to  
change the AGC Level {TS-2000 page 38}. Select the  
desired time constant using the [b]/ [a] keys or by  
turning the MULTI/ CH control, then press either [EXIT]  
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M.IN  
GROUP A–5  
Press to enter the Memory Scroll mode {TS-2000  
page 60}. “MSR” appears on the display. Turn the  
MULTI/ CH control to select your desired memory  
channel number. Press [M.IN] to write the data to  
memory. You can also press [MN.IN] to enter and select  
the Memory Name and Memory Group. Select your  
desired character using the MULTI/ CH control, or the  
[b]/ [a] and [DEL] keys. Press [OK] to store the  
Memory Name. Press [G-SEL] to enter the Memory  
Group selection. Select a desired Memory Group using  
the MULTI/ CH control or [b]/ [a] keys, then press  
[SEL]. Press [OK] to store the new Memory Group  
selection.  
A–5 functions appear only when recalling Memory  
Channels 290 ~ 299 {TS-2000 page 62}.  
SET  
Turn the Tuning control and press [SET] to set the  
frequency point of Program Scan Partially Slowed on the  
main transceiver {TS-2000 page 67}. The “ ” icon  
appears on the display when you tune to the marked  
frequency. Press and hold the key to clear all the  
frequency points that you have configured.  
OPEN  
Press to confirm the start frequency when you recall a  
memory channel from 290 ~ 299 {TS-2000 page 62}.  
V/M  
Press to select either VFO or Memory Recall mode  
{TS-2000 page 59}. In Memory Recall mode, “tM” or  
“Ms” appears on the display. Turn the MULTI/ CH  
control to select your desired memory channel.  
CLOSE  
Press to confirm the end frequency when you recall a  
memory channel from 290 ~ 299 {TS-2000 page 62}.  
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GROUP B KEYS  
“ANT1” or “ANT2” appears only when you are operating on the HF ~ 50 MHz band. “ANT” appears for all other bands  
in group B–1. Detailed explanations of each function are provided on the following pages:  
Action  
[B–1]  
[PRE]  
[ATT]  
[ANT1]  
[P.C.T.]  
[SATL]  
Pre-amplifier  
ON/ OFF  
Select another  
antenna  
Packet Cluster Tune Satellite Mode  
ON/ OFF ON/ OFF  
Press the key: Move to B–2  
Attenuator ON/ OFF  
Press and  
hold the key:  
Move to group C–1  
Action  
[B–2]  
[REC]  
[CH1]  
[CH2]  
[CH3]  
Stand-by for  
recording a  
message  
Play the CH1  
message  
Play the CH2  
message  
Play the CH3  
message  
Press the key: Move to B–3  
Record a voice  
Record a voice  
Record a voice  
Press and  
hold the key:  
Move to group C–1  
message on CH1 in message on CH2 in message on CH3 in  
REC mode  
REC mode  
REC mode  
Action  
[B–3]  
[SCAN]  
[AUTO]  
[SG SEL]  
[VISUAL]  
Auto-mode function Select the Scan  
ON/ OFF Group  
Visual Scan  
ON/ OFF  
Press the key: Move to B–4  
Scan ON/ OFF  
Press and  
Move to group C–1  
hold the key:  
Action  
[B–4]  
[DUAL]  
[CTRL]  
[LOCK]  
[Q.M]  
[METER]  
Change the meter  
mode (SWR, ALC,  
and COMP only)  
while transmitting  
Toggle the meter  
mode: PWR or  
Move the Control  
band to another  
receiver  
Sub-receiver  
ON/ OFF  
Activate the Key  
lock function  
Recall a Quick  
Memory channel  
Press the key: Move to B–1  
Press and  
Exit the Key lock  
function  
Move to group C–1  
hold the key:  
SWR/ ALC/ COMP  
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GROUP B–1  
PRE  
GROUP B–2  
REC  
Press to switch the receiver preamplifier ON or OFF  
{TS-2000 page 57}. “PRE” appears on the display when  
this function is ON. “P/A” appears on the display when  
both “PRE” and “ATT” are ON.  
Press to enter stand-by mode for message recording  
{TS-2000 pages 43, 89}. To start recording a message,  
press [CH1], [CH2], or [CH3].  
CH1  
ATT  
Press to play back the message which has been  
recorded in channel 1. When [REC] is pressed and the  
transceiver is standing by for recording, press this key to  
start recording in CH1.  
Press to switch the receiver attenuator ON or OFF.  
“ATT” appears on the display when this function is ON.  
“P/A” appears on the display when both “PRE” and “ATT”  
are ON.  
CH2  
ANT1/ ANT2/ ANT  
Press to play back the message which has been  
recorded in channel 2. When [REC] is pressed and the  
transceiver is standing by for recording, press this key to  
start recording in CH2.  
When operating on the HF ~ 50 MHz band, “ANT1” or  
“ANT2” appears. “ANT” appears when operating on the  
144 MHz ~ 1.2 GHz bands. Press to select another  
antenna when operating on the HF ~ 50 MHz band.  
CH3  
P.C.T.  
Press to play back the message which has been  
recorded in channel 3. When [REC] is pressed and the  
transceiver is standing by for recording, press this key to  
start recording in CH3.  
Press to switch the P.C.T. (Packet Cluster Tune) function  
ON or OFF {page 37, TS-2000 page 53}.  
SATL  
Press to switch the Satellite mode ON or OFF {page 31,  
TS-2000 page 53}.  
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GROUP B–3  
SCAN  
GROUP B–4  
DUAL  
Press to start or stop various Scan functions.  
Press to switch the sub-receiver ON or OFF.  
AUTO  
CTRL  
Press to switch the Auto mode selection function ON or  
OFF. When it is active, “A” appears on the display.  
Press to move the Control band to another receiver. The  
frequency display of the Control band appears in a large  
font. If the same band is selected for the TX band and  
Control band, only “PTT” appears on the display.  
SG SEL  
Press to enter the Scan Group select mode. Select your  
desired memory group numbers using the [b]/ [a] key,  
or by turning or pressing the MULTI/ CH control, then  
press [SEL] to toggle the selection. The selected group  
numbers are highlighted. You can also press [ALL] to  
deselect all the group numbers. Press [OK] to save the  
setting or [CLR] to cancel the selection.  
LOCK  
Press to lock all the keys and controls of the RC-2000.  
Press and hold to unlock the keys and controls of the  
RC-2000.  
Q.M  
Press to recall the Quick Memory channel. “Qnn”  
appears, indicating which Quick Memory channel is  
recalled (where “nn” = 00 ~ 09). Turn the MULTI/ CH  
control to scroll through the Quick Memory channels.  
VISUAL  
Press to activate the Visual Scan function {page 39,  
TS-2000 page 70}.  
METER  
Press to change the meter mode between SWR, ALC,  
and COMP. Press and hold to toggle the meter mode  
between PWR and SWR/ ALC/ COMP.  
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