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

Contents TS-480HX TS-480SAT Before Starting Features Supplied AccessoriesQuantity Accessory Thank YOUModels Covered by this Manual Market CodesWriting Conventions Followed Thank YOUPrecautions Contents Contents Troubleshooting Optional AccessoriesSpecifications IndexInstallation Mobile InstallationInstallation Example Remote Control Panel InstallationInstallation DC Power Cable Connection Antenna ConnectionGround Connection Ignition NoiseFixed Station Installation DC Power Supply ConnectionInstallation TS-480SATLightning Protection Antenna ConnectionGround Connection Portable Bracket E-TYPE only FusesFuse Location Fuse Current Rating TS-480HX/ SATPanel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z Option Panel and Microphone ConnectionTX/ RX Unit Accessory ConnectionsRemote Control Panel Your First QSO ReceptionYour First QSO TransmissionRemote Control Panel Getting AcquaintedGetting Acquainted @3LED@9QMI/ M.IN key #0QMR/ MsVFO key#1A/B / M/V key #2A=B/ Split key5FINE LCD Display2AGC OFF @4M.SCR @5DNL@8AUTO #4RITTX/ RX Unit EXT.SP jackPaddle and KEY jacks Plastic coverGND post Cooling FansUP/ DWN keys Remote Control Panel RearMicrophone Switching Power ON/ OFF Adjusting VolumeOperating Basics Selecting VFO a or VFO BSelecting a Mode Adjusting SquelchSelecting a Band Selecting a FrequencySelecting Transmission Power What Is Measured?MULTI-FUNCTION Meter TransmittingOperating Basics Microphone Gain Press MIC/ 5/ RF.GMenu Setup What is a MENU?Menu Access Quick MenuDSP Menu ConfigurationFunction Menu Setup Group Menu Function Selections DefaultTOT FSKAPO Alphabetical Function List Function MenuFM Transmission Basic CommunicationsSSB Transmission AM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for FMNarrow Bandwidth for AM Basic CommunicationsTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency CW TransmissionAuto ZERO-BEAT Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to lock the Tuning control Enhanced CommunicationsSPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation TF-SET Transmission Frequency SETFM Repeater Operation Enhanced CommunicationsEnhanced Communications Transmitting a Tone Tone FREQ. ID ScanActivating the Tone Function Selecting a Tone FrequencyFreq FM Ctcss OperationCtcss FREQ. ID Scan Selecting Your Frequency Communicating AidsReception AGC Automatic Gain Control RIT Receive Incremental TuningCommunicating Aids Transmission VOX VOICE-OPERATED TransmitXIT Transmit Incremental Tuning Communicating Aids Speech ProcessorCommunicating Aids Customizing Transmission Signal CharacteristicsTransmit Inhibit Busy LockoutUsing Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-IN Auto WeightingCW BREAK-IN Electronic KeyerCW Message Memory Storing CW MessagesChecking CW Messages without Transmitting Transmitting CW MessagesAuto CW TX in SSB Mode MIC UP/ DWN KEY Paddle ModeFrequency Correction for CW Swap DOT and Dash Paddle PositionA./ Canada ARU Region Specialized CommunicationsRadio Teletype Rtty Packet Radio Specialized CommunicationsSlow Scan TV/ Facsimile Mode If filter bandwidth Rejecting InterferenceIf Filter Changing the if Filter BandwidthAdjust Mode DSP FiltersRejecting Interference Changing the DSP Filter BandwidthRejecting Interference Beat Cancel SSB/ FM/ AM Noise BlankerDigital Noise Limiter DNL Noise Reduction ALL ModesCenter DSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FMDSP RX Monitor CW Reverse Reception PRE-AMPLIFIERAttenuator Memory Features Memory ChannelsStoring Data in Memory Simplex ChannelsMemory Features Memory Recall and ScrollSplit-Frequency Channels Memory RecallMemory Transfer Memory ScrollMemory \ VFO Transfer Temporary Frequency ChangesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Storing Frequency RangesConfirming Start/ End Frequencies Memory Channel Lockout Memory Channel NameProgrammable VFO Available alpha-numeric charactersQuick Memory Storing Into Quick MemoryRecalling Quick Memory Channels Temporary Frequency ChangesScan Normal ScanVFO Scan Program ScanScan Hold ScanProgram Scan Partially Slowed Time-Operated mode to Carrier-Operated mode coMemory Scan Scan Resume MethodScan Group Scan Memory GroupScan Group Select Performing Group ScanAutomatic Antenna Tuner Operator ConveniencesAntennas Auto Mode PresettingOperator Conveniences External Antenna Tuner typeBeeps What it means Mode Morse Code OutputBeep Function Lock Functions DisplayLinear Amplifier Control Microphone PF Keys PF KEYRX DSP Equalizer RX MonitorTIME-OUT Timer TX PowerTransverter TX MonitorSetting UP Using Quick TransferTX Tune Quick Data TransferComputer Control Communication ParametersRemote Controlling the TS-480 on OptionalOperator Conveniences Controlling the TS-480 from PC NetworkOperator Conveniences Message Playback Constant RecordingMenu LockQMI/ M.IN ENTVoice Guide Announcement Volume Crossband RepteaterVoice Guide Announcement Speed OperationOperator Conveniences DX Packetcluster Tune Operator Conveniences SKY Command II K-TYPE only SKY Command II DiagramPreparation Control OperationMic Key Function Using TH-D7A AS a CommanderTH-D7A Commander Setup Power DWNMode CLRComputer Compatible TransceiverConnecting Peripheral Equipment Rtty OperationRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Pin No FunctionMCP and TNC Data connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DINAntenna Tuner DX Packetcluster Tune Crossband RepeaterConnecting Peripheral Equipment SKY Command II K-TYPE only TM-D700AInstalling Options Removing the TOP CoverVGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit YF-107C/ CN/ SN if Filters and SO-3 TcxoInstalling Options Reference Frequency CalibrationTS-480 transceiver without SO-3 TS-480 transceiver with SO-3Troubleshooting General InformationTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to switchPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 to switch Press Mode or Mode 1 s to selectPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 until ATT Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 1 s toFM Repeater Operation DC Error VGS ERRMicroprocessor Reset Demonstration ModeInitial Settings Partial ResetDC Power Supply Operation NoticesFAN Noises Internal BeatsVGS-1 Optional AccessoriesPG-4Z Specifications F1B FSKSpecifications ReceiverIndex CtcssVFO IndexRtty