I love my TS-2000, I plan to run that for a very long time to come, with the 
new apartment and all, I probably won't be able to afford anything new 
anyway for radios for a long time but that's alright with backup radios and 
all, I should be good.
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From: "Kevin Minor" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 11:51 PM
Subject: Re: Another question about TS2000


> Hi Christian.
>
> Others have answered the question well, but I'll add in two things that 
> will
> help you set CTCSS tones, which I'll call PL tones because it's easier to
> write.
>
> The PL tone settings are not voiced in the TS-2000.  This isn't a big
> problem.  First, when you turn the knob to adjust the tone, when you reach
> the minimum or maximum setting, the radio beeps at you.  If you try to go
> beyond this level, it will continue to beep, letting you know you can't go
> any farther in that direction.
>
> Here's another nice thing about adjusting PL tones.  You can key the radio
> and see if the tone worked.  I found this feature quite nice.  The radio
> doesn't go out of the tone setup when you key the mike, so if the tone
> doesn't work, just try another one.  You may want to give your call out
> there, rather than just kerchunking the repeater.
>
> Hope this helps you out.  The TS-2000 is a great radio.  I've had mine for 
> a
> little over a year, and it works great.  I haven't had it on HF yet, but I
> hope to do so soon.
>
> Have a great day, and don't work too hard.
>
> Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
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