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Transceiver Tuner “Time-Out” Beep
Certain models of Kenwood transceivers will begin beeping if a tuning cycle takes longer
than a certain amount of time (between 15 and 30 seconds). This is normal with the KT-100, as
some tougher tuning cycles may last about 15 seconds.
TS-50 Hints
When using the KT-100 with a TS-50 transceiver, the radio will beep out the word
“CHECK” (-.-. .... . -.-. -.-) in Morse Code when the tuner is bypassed. This is normal.
TS-2000 Hints
When using the KT-100 with a TS-2000, be sure to hook the KT-100 to the ANT 1 jack of
the TS-2000. The internal tuner of the TS-2000 will still continue to function when ANT 2 is
selected.
TS-480 HX Hints
If using a TS-480HX with the KT-100, the TS-480HX will limit it’s transmit power to 100
watts maximum, on both antenna ports. LDG recommends using the AT-200 Pro instead.
TS-480 SAT Hints
When using the KT-100 with a TS-480SAT, hook the KT-100 to the ANT 1 jack of the TS-
480SAT. Set menu #27, “EXTERNAL AT OPERATION MODE” to “At1”. You will have to
power off and back on for this setting to take effect.
TS-450 / TS-690 Hints
When using the KT-100 with the TS-450 or TS-690 radios, the radio will need to be
configured to use an external tuner. To do this, hold down the ENT key when turning on the
radio, then turn the M.CH / VFO CH knob to select menu number 01 on the display. Use
UP/DOWN to select “On” on the display. Press the CLR key. This initializes the TS-450/690 to
use an external antenna tuner, and disables the internal tuner. When tuning, be sure the CAR
control is not rotated fully counterclockwise.
TS-570 Hints
When using the KT-100 with the TS-570 radio, be sure to connect the KT-100 to the ANT 1
port on the TS-570.
TS-850 Hints
When using the KT-100 with the TS-850, switch SW 1 on the rear of the transceiver must be
set to EXT. This selects external tuner mode, and disables the internal antenna tuner.
The THRU/AUTO switch must be set to AUTO. Flip the AT TUNE switch to ON to begin
a tuning cycle. Note that the CAR control must not be rotated fully counterclockwise, otherwise
the tuning cycle will not work.
TS-870 Hints
When connecting the KT-100 to a TS-870, the KT-100 must be connected to the ANT 1 jack
on the rear of the TS-870. The ANT 1 jack must also be selected before tuning. Press
THRU/AUTO first, then press AT TUNE to begin a tuning cycle. ON AIR and AT TUNE
LEDs will light during a tuning cycle on the TS-870. If tuning takes more than 20 seconds, either
a triple beep or a Morse code “CHECK” alarm will sound. This is normal operation.
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