Sky Command System Ii (K And E Types Models Only); Connecting The Transporter With The Hf Transceiver - Kenwood TM-D710A (K type) Instruction Manual

SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II (K AND E TYPES MODELS ONLY)

The SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II allows remote control of a TS-2000, TS-2000X, TS-B2000, TS-480HX, TS-480SAT, TS-
570D, TS-570S, TS-590S, or TS-870S HF transceiver.
You will use one transceiver as a control station called "Commander". The transceiver connected with the HF transceiver
is called "Transporter". It will function as an interface between the Commander and the HF 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 in your shack.
The Commander and Transporter transfer audio and commands as below:
Control commands >
Commander
(TM-D710A/E/ TM-D700A/ TH-D72A/E/ TH-D7A)

CONNECTING THE TRANSPORTER WITH THE HF TRANSCEIVER

In order to connect the transporter to the HF transceiver, you need to prepare three cables by yourself. For the connection
between the PC/ COM connectors on the two transceivers, you may use a commercially available RS-232-C cross-wired
cable (A D-SUB female/male conversion adapter is required.)
TM-D710
(f)
PG-5G
TM-D710
GND (MIC)
Note:
◆ Operation of SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II may not been permitted in certain countries. Check your local laws before operating.
◆ Switch OFF both the Transporter and HF transceiver before making the connection.
◆ The Transporter automatically transmits its callsign in Morse at regular intervals because of legal requirements; therefore, transmit side tone
must be output from the HF transceiver.
◆ When the Transporter is too close to the HF transceiver, unwanted feedback may cause malfunction.
◆ Do not share a regulated power supply between the Transporter and the HF transceiver. Unwanted feedback may cause malfunction.
VHF freq.
Audio
UHF freq.
Audio >
< Response
Transporter
(TM-D710A/E/ TM-D700A/ TH-D72A/E/ TH-D7A)
HF transceiver
COM connector on
HF transceiver
MIC
To EXT SP jack
Audio
Control commands >
< Response
TM-D710
(m)
To 3.5 mm (1/8")
speaker jack
HF transceiver
To 3.5 mm (1/8")
speaker jack
SKY CMD-1
HF transceiver
HF transceiver
MIC
GND (MIC)
MIC connector on
HF transceiver
GND (MIC)
MIC
MIC connector on
HF transceiver