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YOUR FIRST QSO (VHF/ UHF band)
If your primary operating band is VHF (144 MHz) or UHF (430/ 440 MHz), the TS-2000(X) can also serve you
as a powerful All-mode VHF/ UHF transceiver. The instructions below are intended only for a quick guide to
get you up on the air on the VHF/ UHF band. If you encounter problems or there is something you don’t
understand, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual.
RECEIVING
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HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE MULTI BANDER TS-2000
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/B
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Note: This section explains only keys and controls required to
briefly try the transceiver.
q Set the following as specified:
• MAIN AF: Fully counterclockwise
• MAIN RF GAIN: Fully clockwise
• MAIN SQL: Fully counterclockwise
w Switch ON the DC power supply, then press
and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly on the
transceiver.
• Do not press the switch for more than
approximately 2 seconds; the transceiver
will be switched OFF.
• Upon power up, “HELLO” appears, followed
by the selected frequency and other
indicators.
F
I
L
T
E
R
S
1
3
5
7
9
2
0
4
0
6
0
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B
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W
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A
L
C
e Press [MAIN], then confirm that VFO A has
been selected for communications; “tA”
should be visible on the display. If it has not,
press [A/B] to select VFO A.
r Turn the MAIN AF control slowly clockwise
until you hear a suitable level of background
noise.
t Press [+]/ [–] to move up to the VHF
(144 MHz) or UHF (430/ 440 MHz) Amateur
radio band.
F
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L
T
E
R
S
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3
5
7
9
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0
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B
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A
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C
y Confirm that the operating mode is FM. If it is
not, press [FM/ AM/ NAR] to select FM.
u Turn the SQL control clockwise until the
background noise is just eliminated; the MAIN
band LED turns off.
i Turn the Tuning control to tune in a station.
• You can use the MULTI/ CH control to
change the frequency faster. If you do not
hear any stations, the antenna may not be
installed or connected properly. Check
the antenna connector on the rear panel
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