Hi Greg:
The answer to your first question about the 155. freq. you will have to use
the sub-receiver only for that frequency.
No modes are necessary.
I use those freqs all the time.
The main receiver has a much more limited range for vhf and uhf.
I hope this helps.
73
Lowell W8QIY
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From: "Greg Osborne" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 4:15 PM
Subject: Several Kenwood TS 2,000 questions
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> Greetings, all.
>
> I have a kenwood 2,000 with voice chip, and for the most part am very
> pleased with it. I am still learning it and playing with different modes
> and such, but I've run across a few things which I can't easily solve or
> seem to find solutions for.
>
> First, I am having a lot of problems tuning in some frequencies which I'm
> sure the rig ought to be able to pick up. Everytime I try, it throws it
> back at the same setting it was on. For instance, our local emergency
> service freq is 155.205. Everytime I try to get there - whether via the
> numpad on the front, the tuning dials, computer control, etc. It always
> stays where i left it or it will shift back to the same band I was on. I
> know I can modify my band ranges via software or menmus settings - and I
> am guessing this might solve the issue, but that seems a bad idea to me.
> I don't want it thinking I'm on a valid ham band, even though I have no
> intentions of sending while on those freqs.
>
> Secondly, I like to use IRLP and echolink on some of hte local repeators.
> I am not much for using the echolink software, personally. I have had
> problems with the echolink repeator not accepting my 3 DTMF tone. It
> pretty regularly ignores it. My wattage, antenna, and the speed at which
> it is sent doesn't seem to matter. The repeator will accept that tone
> from other radios, including my hand-held though - when conditions are
> favorable enough for the hand-held to hit the repeator cleanly. Does any
> one know what I might could to to help oliviate this situation? I am
> having to use the menu and the quick memo to do the DTMF dialing because I
> don't own and am hoping not to have to pay for the special microphone with
> the keypad.
>
> Third, I am researching packet radio and software to run with the radio.
> I don't have an external tnc or mcp, and don't plan to buy any within the
> near future. I also don't have the circuit needed to connect a soundcard
> up to the radio to use PSK31 and some of the other modes that the built-in
> tnc won't handle. Does anyone have any suggestions on programs to look
> for or that work well with windows xp/jaws for packet/ax modes nad rtty if
> it is covered? I've found winpacket, but it seems a bit out-dated, and
> several other programs, but I'm looking for freeware, and although I may
> have found a good program, I'd like to see what others' opinions are.
>
> Thanks in advance for any responses/thoughts.
>
> 73's,
> Greg Osborne
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