Operation; Sky Command System Ii; Sky Command System Ii Diagram; Preparation - Kenwood TS-890S Instruction Manual

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), TM-
V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A) with the TS-890S transceiver
is called the "Transporter". This TH-D7A, TH-D72(A/E)/ TM-
D710/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
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permitted in certain countries. Check your local laws
before operating.
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Sky Command System II Diagram

VHF Frequency
Audio
UHF Frequency
Audio
Control Command
Response
Transporter
Commander
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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, TH-
D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A
transceivers as a "Transporter" at a base station and the TH-
D72(A/E)/ TM-D710/G(A/E), TM-V71A + RC-D710, or TM-D700A
transceiver as a "Commander".
OTHER FUNCTIONS 16
Audio
Control Command
Response
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