Kenwood TS-480SAT, TS-480HX instruction manual

Contents TS-480HX TS-480SAT Before Starting Thank YOU FeaturesSupplied Accessories Quantity AccessoryThank YOU Models Covered by this ManualMarket Codes Writing Conventions FollowedPrecautions Contents Contents Index TroubleshootingOptional Accessories SpecificationsRemote Control Panel Installation InstallationMobile Installation Installation ExampleIgnition Noise Installation DC Power Cable ConnectionAntenna Connection Ground ConnectionTS-480SAT Fixed Station InstallationDC Power Supply Connection InstallationGround Connection Antenna ConnectionLightning Protection TS-480HX/ SAT Portable Bracket E-TYPE onlyFuses Fuse Location Fuse Current RatingPanel and Microphone Connection Panel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z OptionRemote Control Panel Accessory ConnectionsTX/ RX Unit Reception Your First QSOTransmission Your First QSOGetting Acquainted Remote Control Panel@3LED Getting Acquainted#2A=B/ Split key @9QMI/ M.IN key#0QMR/ MsVFO key #1A/B / M/V key2AGC OFF LCD Display5FINE #4RIT @4M.SCR@5DNL @8AUTOPlastic cover TX/ RX UnitEXT.SP jack Paddle and KEY jacksCooling Fans GND postMicrophone Remote Control Panel RearUP/ DWN keys Selecting VFO a or VFO B Switching Power ON/ OFFAdjusting Volume Operating BasicsSelecting a Frequency Selecting a ModeAdjusting Squelch Selecting a BandTransmitting Selecting Transmission PowerWhat Is Measured? MULTI-FUNCTION MeterPress MIC/ 5/ RF.G Operating Basics Microphone GainQuick Menu Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Menu AccessFunction Menu ConfigurationDSP FSK Menu SetupGroup Menu Function Selections Default TOTAPO Function Menu Alphabetical Function ListSSB Transmission Basic CommunicationsFM Transmission Basic Communications AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for FM Narrow Bandwidth for AMAuto ZERO-BEAT CW TransmissionTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency TF-SET Transmission Frequency SET Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to lock the Tuning controlEnhanced Communications SPLIT-FREQUENCY OperationEnhanced Communications FM Repeater OperationSelecting a Tone Frequency Enhanced Communications Transmitting a ToneTone FREQ. ID Scan Activating the Tone FunctionCtcss FREQ. ID Scan FM Ctcss OperationFreq Reception Communicating AidsSelecting Your Frequency Communicating Aids RIT Receive Incremental TuningAGC Automatic Gain Control VOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit TransmissionCommunicating Aids Speech Processor XIT Transmit Incremental TuningBusy Lockout Communicating Aids Customizing Transmission SignalCharacteristics Transmit InhibitElectronic Keyer Using Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-INAuto Weighting CW BREAK-INTransmitting CW Messages CW Message MemoryStoring CW Messages Checking CW Messages without TransmittingSwap DOT and Dash Paddle Position Auto CW TX in SSB ModeMIC UP/ DWN KEY Paddle Mode Frequency Correction for CWRadio Teletype Rtty Specialized CommunicationsA./ Canada ARU Region Specialized Communications Packet RadioSlow Scan TV/ Facsimile Changing the if Filter Bandwidth Mode If filter bandwidthRejecting Interference If FilterChanging the DSP Filter Bandwidth Adjust ModeDSP Filters Rejecting InterferenceNoise Reduction ALL Modes Rejecting Interference Beat Cancel SSB/ FM/ AMNoise Blanker Digital Noise Limiter DNLDSP RX Monitor DSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FMCenter Attenuator PRE-AMPLIFIERCW Reverse Reception Simplex Channels Memory FeaturesMemory Channels Storing Data in MemoryMemory Recall Memory FeaturesMemory Recall and Scroll Split-Frequency ChannelsTemporary Frequency Changes Memory TransferMemory Scroll Memory \ VFO TransferConfirming Start/ End Frequencies Storing Frequency RangesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Available alpha-numeric characters Memory Channel LockoutMemory Channel Name Programmable VFOTemporary Frequency Changes Quick MemoryStoring Into Quick Memory Recalling Quick Memory ChannelsProgram Scan ScanNormal Scan VFO ScanProgram Scan Partially Slowed ScanScan Hold Scan Resume Method Time-Operated mode toCarrier-Operated mode co Memory ScanPerforming Group Scan Scan Group ScanMemory Group Scan Group SelectAntennas Operator ConveniencesAutomatic Antenna Tuner External Antenna Tuner type Auto ModePresetting Operator ConveniencesBeep Function Mode Morse Code OutputBeeps What it means Linear Amplifier Control DisplayLock Functions RX Monitor Microphone PF KeysPF KEY RX DSP EqualizerTX Monitor TIME-OUT TimerTX Power TransverterQuick Data Transfer Setting UPUsing Quick Transfer TX TuneCommunication Parameters Computer ControlNetwork Remote Controlling the TS-480 onOptional Operator Conveniences Controlling the TS-480 from PCConstant Recording Operator Conveniences Message PlaybackENT MenuLock QMI/ M.INOperation Voice Guide Announcement VolumeCrossband Repteater Voice Guide Announcement SpeedOperator Conveniences DX Packetcluster Tune Control Operation Operator Conveniences SKY Command II K-TYPE onlySKY Command II Diagram PreparationTH-D7A Commander Setup Using TH-D7A AS a CommanderMic Key Function CLR PowerDWN ModeCompatible Transceiver ComputerPin No Function Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRtty Operation Remote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DINAntenna Tuner Data connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DINMCP and TNC Crossband Repeater DX Packetcluster TuneTM-D700A Connecting Peripheral Equipment SKY Command II K-TYPE onlyYF-107C/ CN/ SN if Filters and SO-3 Tcxo Installing OptionsRemoving the TOP Cover VGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage UnitTS-480 transceiver with SO-3 Installing OptionsReference Frequency Calibration TS-480 transceiver without SO-3General Information TroubleshootingPress MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to switch TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 1 s to Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 to switchPress Mode or Mode 1 s to select Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 until ATTFM Repeater Operation VGS ERR DC ErrorPartial Reset Microprocessor ResetDemonstration Mode Initial SettingsInternal Beats DC Power SupplyOperation Notices FAN NoisesPG-4Z Optional AccessoriesVGS-1 F1B FSK Specifications Receiver SpecificationsCtcss IndexRtty IndexVFO