Kenwood TS-2000X, TS-2000, TS-B2000 User Manual

TS-2000/2000X
TS-B2000
All-Mode Multibander
All-mode multibander: HF/50/144/440/1200MHz*
in one compact rig offering wide-band receive (500kHz to 1300MHz, non-contiguous) and 100W output (HF/50/144MHz) — ideal for both base station use and mobile operation.
*TS-2000 & TS-B2000 require optional UT-20 1200MHz all-mode unit. The UT-20 can only be installed by a qualified technician; do not attempt to install it yourself.
Black box version: The TS-B2000 can be used
exclusively for computer control or in a vehicle with a remote head*.
*Optional RC-2000 mobile controller
Dual-channel receive: Featuring an all-mode
multiband transceiver (with satellite mode) plus a sub 144/440MHz FM/AM receiver, so two frequencies (HF/50/144/440/1200*: ALL MODE + 144/440MHz: FM/AM) can be received simultaneously, even on the same band (144/440MHz).
* With optional UT-20 1200MHz all-mode unit
Digital signal processing: IF-DSP (main band)
combines with AF-DSP (sub band) to provide preci­sion filtering and interference reduction.
Satellite communications: Main-band circuits
are used for satellite mode, which thus benefits from IF-DSP.
Striking design: With its large amber LCD and
backlit keys, the distinctive front panel of the TS-2000/2000X improves operating ease.
Kenwood Skycommand System II Plus: Built-in
Transporter function means the TS-2000/2000X/ B2000 can be operated remotely with one handheld transceiver.
High frequency stability: Built-in TCXO offers
professional performance — ±0.5ppm* (-10~+50°C).
*Main-band SSB, CW, FSK, AM modes only.
High-speed processing: Superior performance is
assured with two 16-bit DSP chips, double-precision computing and a 100MHz speed CPU, plus 24-bit A/D and D/A converters.
Other features include a mobile controller and
radio control software (both options), built-in auto antenna tuner, DX cluster tune, and an antenna terminal dedicated to HF low-band reception.
Distinctive by Design, Packed for Performance
Distinctive by Design, Packed for Performance
Kenwood’s new all-mode multibander
breaks new ground in more ways than one.
This TS-B2000 black box version offers the
same functionality and performance as the
TS-2000 — minus the controls — so you can
carry it in the trunk of your car, or set up on
the desk with your personal computer.
TS-B2000
Cutting-edge Technology
in a Streamlined Package
Sleek front panel with power
switch and mic/headphone terminals
Optional RC-2000 mobile controller
available for mobile use
ARCP-2000 radio control software
supplied for PC use
* With optional UT-20 1200MHz all-mode unit
HF/50/144/440/1200*MHz
All-mode Multibander
Easy Mode
A marvel of electronic engineering: Kenwood’s
stylish new all-mode multibander is packed
with top-end features yet compact enough
to use at home, in your car, or on a
DX’pedition. With its 3D front panel,
featuring backlit keys and large
amber display, its appear-
ance is as distinctive as
its performance.
* With optional UT-20 1200MHz all-mode unit
HF/50/144/440/1200*MHz
HF/50/144/440/1200MHz
All-mode Multibander
All-Mode, Multiband, Engineered for Excellence
Kenwood’s new TS-2000/2000X/B2000 all-mode multibander may be
compact, but it’s equipped with all the features you would expect to
find in a top-of-the-line rig.
IF Digital Signal Processing
The TS-2000/2000X/B2000 is serious about digital signal processing. Kenwood’s advanced digital technology converts analog waveforms into digital data in real-time, enabling such digital processing as IF filtering, slope tune, auto notch and AGC. IF-stage DSP on main-band transmit and receive — including V/UHF bands — allows the greatest range of control and unprecedented performance.
DSP Detection
IF-stage DSP means that the TS-2000/2000X/B2000 offers significantly lower distortion and higher quality detection in all modes. (FM: digital AF filter)
Digital Filtering
There is absolutely no need to purchase optional filters: digital IF filters are available for each mode (FM: digital AF filter), offering performance superior to anything possible with analog circuitry. When operating in SSB/FM/AM modes, this digital filtering enables both high- and low-cut frequency variance. Employing slope tune, you can thus cut out
noise with minimal effect on sound quality. In AM mode, the high-cut fre­quency can reduce inter­ference by controlling the IF pass bandwidth — useful for receiving short­wave broadcasts. In CW mode, the WIDTH func­tion is supplemented by center frequency shift, allowing adjacent signal interference to be tuned out. The WIDTH function also provides noise reduction capabilities in FSK with 4 steps avail­able: 250, 500, 1000 and 1500Hz. And thanks to AF-stage DSP, independent control of high-cut and low-cut frequencies (12 steps each) provides slope tune capability in FM as well.
IF Auto Notch
Since it is working with a digital signal, IF Auto Notch (main band, SSB mode) can provide extremely sharp filtering of carrier frequencies from broadcast and con­tinuous beat sources. The interfering beat is removed far more accurately than in conventional analog systems, and Auto Notch will even track changes in the beat signal (tracking speed can be varied in 5 steps).
IF AGC
The digital AGC circuit (main band only) delivers very fast release characteristics, surpassing even the best analog designs. You can select a custom release time (20 steps) for each mode, except FM.
Interfering signal (SSB)
Hi-cut
slope
tune
SSB slope tune
Lo-cut slope tune
Desired signal (SSB)
Interfering signal (CW)
SHIFT
Desired signal (CW)
Interfering signal (SSB)
Interfering signal (CW)
WIDTH
Desired signal (CW)
Interfering signal (SSB)
DSP notch filter
Beat
Target signal
Conventional notch filter slope
AF Digital Signal Processing
DSP is also executed at the AF stage, offering Beat Cancel and CW Auto Tune functions. It also enables you to achieve remarkable noise reduction and apply custom enhancements to your transmitted voice.
Beat Cancel
Automatic Beat Cancel, avail­able for the main band (SSB and AM modes), immediately eliminates multiple beats interfering with a desired signal. It works well in combination with IF Auto-Notch (SSB).
Manual Beat Cancel
A new Manual Beat Cancel function, which operates as a manual AF notch, can be used in all modes — though it is particularly effective in CW.
CW Auto Tune
You no longer have to adjust the VFO while operating on CW — CW Auto Tune does it for you automatically by adjusting the VFO to your preset pitch at the touch of a button.
Noise Reduction
There are 2 types of noise reduction: LEM (NR1) and SPAC (NR2). LEM (Line Enhancer Method) — available for all modes on the main band and FM/AM on the sub band — automatically forms a filter shape around the target signal for a custom, dynamic noise reduction capability. The degree of enhancement can also be set manually for main­band use. The SPAC (Speech Processing/Auto Correlation) function utilizes a special sta­tistical/correlation algorithm to pull out weak signals that are buried deep in noise. Although available for all modes on the main band, it’s especially useful for tough CW conditions. The correlation time setting can be adjusted in 10 steps between 2ms and 20ms.
TX Audio Shaping
You have 3 ways to tailor audio quality with DSP: the TX/RX equalizer (SSB/FM/AM), TX filter bandwidth (SSB/AM), and speech processor (SSB/FM/AM). The TX/RX equalizer offers 4 frequency response settings on SSB, FM and AM: high boost for improved clarity, formant pass to minimize extraneous sounds, bass boost for stronger sound, and conventional mode for an ‘analog’ sound. On SSB and AM transmit you can choose between 6 TX filter
bandwidth settings according to your microphone and
operating requirements. The speech processor works
across three bands (SSB, FM and AM) for high
compression and minimal distortion.
Line Enhancer Method
SPAC Method
HF Band
50MHz Band 440MHz Band
144MHz Band 1200MHz Band
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
Attenuation [dB]
60.0
70.0
80.0
Beat
Canceled
Beat Beat
Target signal
Frequency [Hz]
0
-100 200 300 400 500-100-200-300-400-500
Formed filter
Noise Noise
Signal
Noise Noise
Extract signal from the noise
Signal
High-duty Transmitter Section
This transceiver is the perfect choice for contesting, mobiling and FSK applications, deliver­ing up to 100 (AM: 25) watts on HF/50/144MHz bands. Output is 50 (AM: 12.5) watts on the 440MHz band, and 10 (AM: 2.5) watts on 1200MHz*. But there’s more than just power: the built-in TCXO ensures excellent frequency stability — ±0.5ppm (except in FM mode).
*Minimum output is 5 watts for HF/50/144/440MHz bands, 1 watt for 1200MHz.
CW Features
In addition to the new Auto Tune function, there is a full range of CW features. The full/semi break-in switching and delay time settings are fully adjustable. In semi break-in the delay time between key release and active receive mode can be set for between 50ms and 1000ms. When using VOX operation the delay time can be set for between 150ms and 3000ms. Other CW features include pitch control (400-1000Hz), side tone monitor with 10-step volume setting, DSP-based rise time adjustment, and CW reverse mode.
FSK Features
When operating in FSK mode, you can select shift frequen­cies (170, 200, 425 and 850Hz) and switch both KEY polarity and Hi/Low tones to suit your RTTY device. Additionally, the FSK reverse function lets you match transmission methods to the other party if necessary, for example changing the BFO frequency from LSB (normal) to USB (reverse).
FM Features
As well as switchable Narrow/Wide deviation modes, the TS-2000/2000X/B2000 has built-in CTCSS functionality with 38 EIA-standard sub-tones settings plus 1750Hz tone burst. Other features include DCS (104 codes), both cross­band and fixed-band repeater operation, and 1200MHz ALT.
Data Communication Features
Packet filter bandwidth is fully selectable to match packet speed, and you can also switch ACC2 (PKD) input/output levels. For PSK31 mode, the menu offers a 100Hz band­width IF-DSP filter.
Expanded Power and Performance
DX Cluster (Packet Cluster) Tune
DX cluster information received on the sub band is not just displayed on the LCD: it can also be used for instantly setting up the main band frequency to cluster information. Up to 10 items can be stored in memory.
Built-in 1200/9600bps TNC
The simple 2-chip TNC is compliant with the AX.25 protocol for Sky Command and DX cluster tune.
Dual-Channel Watch
Provision of main and sub bands enables dual-channel watch. This all-mode multibander can simultaneously receive two frequencies, even on the same band, allowing such combinations as HF+V/UHF, VHF+VHF, UHF+UHF and VHF+UHF (the sub band is used exclusively for 144/440MHz reception on FM/AM). This means, for instance, that you can pick up local information on V/UHF while operating HF on the main band.
Satellite Communications
Satellite operations are enhanced with the IF-DSP, 10 dedicat­ed memory channels, Doppler effect frequency adjustment (manual) and the ability to choose either normal or reverse shift for the trace.
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
-0.20
Drift [PPM]
-0.40
-0.60
-0.80
-1.00 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Rating condition
Reception setting:
14.200MHz
Elapsed time [min]
Down link
144MHz
ANT terminals
(HF, 50MHz)
terminal
440MHz 1200MHz
Ext. speaker
terminals
Ground
Ext. key terminal
Ext. control
terminal
Up
link
All-mode
HF/50MHz
144MHz
440MHz
1200MHz
HF/50MHz
PANEL terminal for
mobile controller
COM (D-SUB 9-pin)
Paddle terminal
ACC2
terminal
REMOTE
terminal
Ext. AT terminal
ANT terminals (144MHz, 440MHz)
DC 13.8V
ANT terminal (HF RX)
ANT terminal (1200MHz)
You control the TS-2000/2000X/B2000 from the portable Commander (CMD). Voice is transmitted from the CMD unit on the 440MHz band. Control signals are also sent from the CMD unit on the 440MHz band. The HF signal received by the TS-2000/2000X/B2000 is relayed to the CMD unit on the 144MHz band. You can confirm the HF frequency on the LCD of the CMD.
The TS-2000/2000X/B2000 is fully equipped for Kenwood’s Skycommand System II Plus. With just a handheld transceiver you can relax in your garden while DX’ing from your shack. Alter­natively, you could enjoy HF access via the multibander in your parked car while taking in a baseball game.
Conventionally two extra transceivers are required for KSS operation — a Commander and a Transporter — but the TS-2000/2000X/B2000 has Transporter functions built in. This means you can operate it remotely with a single mobile or handheld unit, such as the TH-D7A or TM-D700A, transmitting control signals to the Transporter, which also relays your voice to the HF radio. In return, HF signals are transmitted back to the Commander. This system allows you to transmit and receive HF signals, set fre­quencies (with LCD confirmation), switch memory channels, and much more — all remotely.
Kenwood Skycommand System II Plus
Kenwood Skycommand System II Plus is the most sophisticated version yet devel­oped, enabling full-duplex operation with access to such HF functions as RIT/XIT, mode switching (USB, FM, etc.), split­frequency operations on/off, and memory shift. Control is effected via simple TNC,
compatible with the AX.25 protocol. In addition, if a second TS-2000/2000X/ B2000 unit is used as the Commander, you have control over noise reduction, noise blanker on/off and antenna switching among other functions.
Other Features
Large, amber-colored backlit LCD Backlit front keys
Compatible with optional DRU-3A digital recording unit
Key operation announcement with optional VS-3 voice synthesizer (option)
Programmable function keys
Transverter (displays up to 19.99999GHz)
RF gain control All-mode squelch Simple visual scan
Auto simplex checker Auto repeater offset (144/1200MHz)
DTMF remote control Built-in keyer
Noise blanker Auto power-off
Enhanced Operating Ease
Automatic Antenna Tuner
The built-in antenna tuner — which also operates when the radio is in receive mode — covers amateur bands from 1.9 to 50MHz, with rapid tuning lock when using presets.
300 Memory Channels
This transceiver provides a bank of 300 memories (plus 1 call channel for each band), with 290 assignable by name and 10 available for programmable scan. The scroll func­tion lets you browse memory contents, memory channel copy sends the contents of one channel to another, lock-out memory changes the scan map to exclude certain channels, and memory shift alters the frequency stored in a channel. In addition, there are 10 ‘quick’ memories to capture a cur­rent operation on-the-fly — ideal for contest operation.
Multiple Scan Functions
A full range of scan functions is provided, including MHz scan, memory scan, and call scan. Group scan mode covers all 300 memory channels in groups of 10, and programma­ble band scan will search a frequency spread between two VFO settings (the scan-hold function stops the scanning for 5 seconds). A new feature is programmable slow scan, which will automatically slow down to check a frequency range you’re interested in. As well as varying scan speed, you can choose either time-operated (TO) or carrier-operat­ed (CO) busy-stop-resume.
Menu System
All of the power and functions of the TS-2000/2000X/ B2000 can be accessed through the menu-driven display interface on the front panel. You may also activate the Quick Menu feature to access only your most commonly-used functions.
Commander (CMD)
TH-D7A or TM-D700A
440MHz/144MHz
TS-2000/2000X/B2000
with built-in Transporter (TRP)
440MHz band
440MHz band
144MHz band
HF Antenna
Voice signals Control signals
Confirmation of HF frequency
HF receive audio
RC-2000
Mobile Controller
ARCP-2000
Radio Control Program (Supplied with TS-B2000)
UT-20*
1200MHz All-Mode Unit
DRU-3A
Digital Recording Unit
HS-5
Deluxe Headphones (8Ω)
HS-6
Small Headphones (12.5Ω)
MB-430**
Mobile Bracket
MC-43S
Hand Microphone
MC-90
DSP-compatible Desktop Microphone
MC-47
Hand Microphone
MC-52DM
Hand Microphone with DTMF
MC-80
Desktop Microphone
PG-2Z
DC Power Cable
PS-53
Heavy-duty Power Supply
SP-23
External Speaker
SP-50B
Mobile Speaker
Options
VS-3
Voice Synthesizer Unit
MC-60A
Deluxe Desktop Microphone
Not all accessories may be available, please contact dealers for details.
CA222KP-E-10(00) 001108.3B Printed in Japan
*The UT-20 can only be installed by a qualified technician; do not attempt to install it yourself. **Do not install the MB-430 Mobile Bracket vertically as this would adversely affect transceiver operation and safety.
Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancement in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.
These specifications are guaranteed for Amateur Bands only.
Specifications
TS-2000/TS-2000X/TS-B2000
GENERAL
Transmitter Frequency Range Main: 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6, 2 meter
bands, 70, 23 (TS-2000X only) cm bands
Sub: 2 meter band, 70cm band
Receiver Frequency Range Main: (0.03) 0.5 ~ 30 MHz, (30) 50 ~ 54 (60) MHz,
(142) 144 ~ 148 (152) , (420) 430 ~ 450 MHz, 1240 ~ 1300 MHz (TS-2000X only),
Sub: (118) 144 ~ 148(174) MHz,
(220) 438 ~ 450 (512) MHz
* Figures in parenthesis ( ) indicate VFO coverage range
Mode
A1A (CW), J3E (SSB), A3E (AM), F3E (FM), F1D (FSK), F2D
Power Requirement 13.8 V DC ±15% Current Drain ( Less t han ) Transmit: 20.5 A (HF, 6m, 2m ),
18 A (70cm), 9 A (23cm)
Standby: 2.6 A
Operating Temperature 14° F ~ +122° F (-10° C ~ +50° C) Frequency Stability Main: O ther mode within
FM TX mode within
Sub: Within
Antenna Impedance 50 Microphone Impedance 600 Dimensions, projections not included (W x H x D)
TS-2000/X: 10-5/8 x 3-3/4 x 12-1/2 inch
(270 x 96 x 317 mm)
TS-B2000: 10-5/8 x 3-3/4 x 12-1/2 inch
(270 x 96 x 317 mm)
Weight (approx.) TS-2000: 17.19 lbs. ( 7.8 kg)
TS-2000X: 18.07 lbs. (8.2 kg) TS-B2000: 16.53 lbs. ( 7.5 kg)
TRANSMITTER
RF Output Power SSB/CW/FM/FSK=100W, AM=25W (HF, 6m, 2m),
SSB/CW/FM/FSK=50W, AM=12.5W (70cm) SSB/CW/FM/FSK=10W, AM=2.5W (23cm)
Modulation
SSB FM AM
Balanced modulation Reactance modulation
Low-level modulation Maximum Frequency Deviation (FM)
Less than ±5 kHz (wide)
Less than ±2.5 kHz (narrow) Spurious Radiation 1.8 ~ 28MHz: Less than –50dB
–50dB
50 ~ 430MHz: Less than –60dB
1200MHz: Less than Carrier Suppression More than 50 dB Unwanted Sideband Suppression More than 50 dB Transmit Frequency Response (SSB) 400 ~ 2600 Hz (within -6 dB) XIT Variable Range ±20.00 kHz Antenna Tunable Range 16.7~ 150(160 ~ 6 m Band)
RECEIVER
Circuitry
Main: SSB/CW/AM/FSK
FM
Sub: AM/FM
Quadruple superheterodyne
superheterodyne
superheterodyne
Triple conversion
Double conversion Intermediate Frequency
Main: 1
st
IF
2
nd
IF
3
rd
IF
4
th
IF
Sub: 1
st
IF
2
nd
IF
69.085 MHz or 75.925 MHz (HF ~ 50 MHz)
41.895 MHz (144/440MHz), 135.495 MHz (1200MHz)
10.695 MHz
455 kHz
12.0 kHz
58.525 MHz
455 kHz
±0.5 x 10-6(±0.5 ppm)
±0.5 x 10
-6
± 2 kHz
±0.5 x 10
-6
±600 Hz
TS-2000/TS-2000X/TS-B2000 RECEIVER (Continued)
Sensitivity
Main: SSB/CW/FSK
(S/N 10 dB)
AM (S/N 10 dB)
FM (12 dB SINAD)
Sub: AM (S/N 10 dB)
FM (12 dB SINAD)
Less than 4 µV (500 kHz ~ 1.705 MHz),
Less than 0.2 µV (1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz),
Less than 0.13 µV (24.5 ~ 30 MHz),
Less than 0.13 µV (50 ~ 54 MHz),
Less than 0.16 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 0.11 µV (430 ~ 450 MHz),
Less than 0.11 µV (1240 ~ 1300MHz),
Less than 31.6 µV (500 kHz ~ 1.705 MHz),
Less than 2 µV (1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz),
Less than 1.3 µV (24.5 ~ 30 MHz),
Less than 1.3 µV (50 ~ 54 MHz),
Less than 1.4 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 1.0 µV (430 ~ 450 MHz),
Less than 1.0 µV (1240 ~ 1300MHz)
Less than 0.22 µV (28 ~ 30 MHz),
Less than 0.22 µV (50 ~ 54 MHz),
Less than 0.25 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 0.18 µV ( 430 ~ 450 MHz),
Less than 0.18 µV (1240 ~ 1300MHz)
Less than 2. 25 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 1. 55 µV (438 ~ 450 MHz)
Less than 0. 40 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 0. 28 µV (438 ~ 450 MHz)
Squelch Sensitivity
Main: SSB/CW/AM/FSK
FM
Sub: AM
FM
Less than 18 µV (500 kHz ~ 1.705 MHz),
Less than 1. 8 µV (1. 8 ~ 28.7 MHz),
Less than 1. 1 µV (50 ~ 54 MHz),
Less than 1. 1 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 1. 1 µV (44 0 ~ 450 MHz),
Less than 1.1 µV (1240 ~ 1300MHz)
Less than 0.2 µV (28 ~ 30 MHz),
Less than 0.2 µV (50 ~ 54 MHz),
Less than 0.16 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 0.1 µV (430 ~ 450 MHz),
Less than 0.1 µV ( 1240 ~ 1300MHz)
Less than 1. 1 µV (144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 1.1 µV (438 ~ 450 MHz)
Less than 0.23 µV ( 144 ~ 148 MHz),
Less than 0.18 µV (438 ~ 450 MHz)
Image Rejection Ratio
Main / Sub More than 70 dB / More than 60 dB
IF Rejection Ratio
Main / Sub More than 70 dB / More than 60 dB
Selectivity
Main: SSB (Low: 300MHz,
Hi: 2600MHz) AM (Low:100MHz, Hi:3000MHz) FM
FM (Narrow)
Sub: AM
FM
More than 2.2 kHz (-6 dB), Less than 4.4 kHz (-60 dB) More than 6.0 kHz (-6 dB), Less than 1 2.0 kHz (-50 dB) More than 12.0 kHz (-6 dB), Less than 25.0 kHz (-50 dB) More than 8 .0 kHz (-6 dB), Less than 20 .0 kHz (-50 dB) More than 12.0 kHz (-6 dB), Less than 25.0 kHz (-50 dB) More than 12.0 kHz (-6 dB), Less than 25.0 kHz (-50 dB)
RIT Variable Range ±20.00 kHz Notch Filter Reduction More than 30 dB (1 kHz) Beat Elimination More than 40 dB (1 kHz) Low Frequency Output More than 1.5 W 8 at 10% distortion
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