User manual KENWOOD SKY COMMAND

[. . . ] KENWOOD SKY COMMAND SYSTEM Operation Manual KENWOOD COMMINICATIONS CORPORATION KENWOOD COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION This operation manual is used for the KENWOOD SKY COMMAND SYSTEM (hereinafter referred to as KSS), which is compatible with the TH-79AKSS and TH-D7A, which is available for sale on a limited basis. KENWOOD SKY COMMAND SYSTEM TH-D7A: Refer to the TH-D7A Instruction manual (page 83) for instructions on how to use the KSS with the TH-D7A transceiver. Notes: PG-4R modification necessary when KSS II operation with the TH-D7A. KSS provides a wireless microphone system over a short distance. Accordingly, KSS is very useful in the following situations: · Watching for DX, schedules, or tuning the bands while working around the house. · Operating HF radio while relaxing in your living room, instead of in the shack. [. . . ] u Using a high CTCSS frequency may cause an audible tone to be output from the speaker of the HF transceiver. If this happens, select a lower CTCSS frequency which does not cause the problem. · This system is set up to operate only if the DTSS code, and CTCSS frequency is matched on the 440 MHz band, between the two portable transceivers. The same frequencies and DTMF code MUST be used when setting up the TRP mode. · The received HF signal is transmitted from the TRP to the CMD on the 144 MHz band. · The transmit (TX) voice signal and control signals for HF are transmitted from the CMD to the TRP on the 440 MHz band. Choose a frequency which does not interfere with other local stations. MEMO DTSS CODE CTCSS FREQUENCY FREQUENCY IN THE 144 MHz BAND FREQUENCY IN THE 440 MHz BAND n Setup Cancellation 1) Turn OFF the CMD transceiver's power. 2) Push and hold the PTT and VFO buttons, then turn ON the transceiver's power. Cancellation is successful when "Sky" and "Cmd" no longer appear on the screen. CMD mode provides the set-up for sending "orders" to the HF transceiver, and receiving band activity from the HF transceiver. Several of the DTMF keys have specific purposes in controlling the HF transceiver. n Other Limits in CMD Mode While the HF transceiver is in CMD mode, extra functions such as lamp, monitor, and power change-over will operate along with the functions mentioned above. For example, in order to change the frequency, you must first return to the conventional operation mode. 3 VFO 1 HF PWR ON 4 HF PWR OFF 7 RIT DOWN * DOWN RX RX 2 ON 5 OFF 8 RIT CLR 0 MODE RIT # UP RIT 6 RIT OFF 9 UP 3 ON MR A VFO B VFO C MR D VOICE B A EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS 1) HF PWR ON Turns ON the HF transceiver. 2) RX ON Allows you to listen to the received signal from the HF transceiver. (The TRP transmits the received HF signals on the 2 m band, to the CMD). 5) RX OFF Stops retransmitting the received signal from the HF transceiver. (The TRP discontinues transmission of the received HF signals on the 144 MHz band, to the CMD). Please refer to the appropriate instruction manual of the HF unit for operation of the HF transceiver. Set up the frequency and mode for the operation of VFO and M. (When an external speaker is connected to the line from the I/O UNIT, voice signals cannot be heard. Keeping this in mind, when you listen to and confirm a voice signal, you are advised to either disconnect the line, or use a head set). Set the functions of the HF transceiver which the CMD cannot control, beforehand. HF TRANSCEIVER: · Set the AF volume control to the 9:00 to 10:00 position. [. . . ] · By pressing the UP or DOWN key after having pressed the MR key, you can increase or decrease the memory channel by one. CH ENTER key (MR key), the channel can be entered directly. 2) Releasing the CMD PTT button places the HF transceiver into standby. Setting the modulation level of the TRP AF volume control to the center, and the MIC GAIN to 50 (TS-570D(G)/S(G)) typically yields a suitable level. To obtain an appropriate ALC level with the HF transceiver MIC GAIN, keep the controls at or near these suggested settings. [. . . ]