Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT instruction manual Getting Acquainted, Remote Control Panel

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

 

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q[ ] (POWER) switch

Press and hold briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. Press again to switch the power OFF {page 18}.

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You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key. The default function is VOICE1.

To use the Voice Guide and Storage functions, the optional VGS-1 is required {page 64}.

eATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 key

Press to cycle between receiver attenuator ON, pre- amplifier ON and OFF {pages 49, 61}.

Press and hold for 1 second, then release it to select either ANT 1 or ANT 2 {page 60}.

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Press to activate the internal antenna tuner {page 60} or an external antenna tuner. Press and hold to start tuning the automatic antenna tuner.

tSQL control

Used for muting (ÒsquelchingÓ) the speaker, the head phones and the AF output on DATA (8-pin mini DIN connector) when no receive signal is present on the transceiver {page 19}.

yAF control

Turn to adjust the audio volume on the transceiver {page 18}.

uCH1/ 1/ REC, CH2/ 2/ REC, CH3/ 3/ REC key Press to play back the CW or voice messages (the VGS-1 is required) {page 40}. Press and hold to record the voice messages (the VGS-1 is required) {page 68} or CW messages that are associated with the internal electronic keyer {page 40}.

iPWR/ 4/ TX MONI key

Press to adjust the transmission output power. Press and hold to adjust the volume of the transmission signal monitor function {page 65}.

oMIC/ 5/ RF.G key

Press to adjust the microphone gain {page 27}. While the Speech Processor function is ON, press to adjust the Speech Processor output level {page 37}. Press and hold to adjust the receiver RF gain {page 18}.

!0KEY/ 6/ DELAY key

Press to adjust the internal electronic keyer speed. Press and hold to adjust the VOX delay time {page 36} or Break-in time (Full Break-in/ Semi Break-in time) for CW mode {page 39}.

!1NB/T/ 7 key

Press to switch the Noise Blanker ON or OFF. Press and hold to adjust the Noise Blanker level {page 47}. In FM mode, press to turn the Tone function ON or OFF {page 32}. Press and hold to select a sub-audible tone for the Tone funtion {page 32}.

!2VOX/ 8 key

In voice mode, press to turn the VOX (Voice- Operated Transmit) function ON or OFF {page 36}. In CW mode, press to turn the Break-in function ON or OFF {page 39}. Press and hold to adjust the microphone input gain for VOX operation. The VOX icon appears when the VOX (Voice)/ Break-in (CW) function is active.

!3PROC/ 9 key

Press to turn the Speech Processor ON or OFF {page 37}. Press and hold to adjust the Speech Processor input level. The PROC icon appears when the Speech Processor function is ON.

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Contents TS-480HX TS-480SAT Before Starting Quantity Accessory FeaturesSupplied Accessories Thank YOUWriting Conventions Followed Models Covered by this ManualMarket Codes Thank YOUPrecautions Contents Contents Specifications TroubleshootingOptional Accessories IndexInstallation Example InstallationMobile Installation Remote Control Panel InstallationGround Connection Installation DC Power Cable ConnectionAntenna Connection Ignition NoiseInstallation Fixed Station InstallationDC Power Supply Connection TS-480SATAntenna Connection Ground ConnectionLightning Protection Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Portable Bracket E-TYPE onlyFuses TS-480HX/ SATPanel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z Option Panel and Microphone ConnectionAccessory Connections Remote Control PanelTX/ RX Unit Your First QSO ReceptionYour First QSO TransmissionRemote Control Panel Getting AcquaintedGetting Acquainted @3LED#1A/B / M/V key @9QMI/ M.IN key#0QMR/ MsVFO key #2A=B/ Split keyLCD Display 2AGC OFF5FINE @8AUTO @4M.SCR@5DNL #4RITPaddle and KEY jacks TX/ RX UnitEXT.SP jack Plastic coverGND post Cooling FansRemote Control Panel Rear MicrophoneUP/ DWN keys Operating Basics Switching Power ON/ OFFAdjusting Volume Selecting VFO a or VFO BSelecting a Band Selecting a ModeAdjusting Squelch Selecting a FrequencyMULTI-FUNCTION Meter Selecting Transmission PowerWhat Is Measured? TransmittingOperating Basics Microphone Gain Press MIC/ 5/ RF.GMenu Access Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Quick MenuMenu Configuration FunctionDSP TOT Menu SetupGroup Menu Function Selections Default FSKAPO Alphabetical Function List Function MenuBasic Communications SSB TransmissionFM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for AM AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for FM Basic CommunicationsCW Transmission Auto ZERO-BEATTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency SPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to lock the Tuning controlEnhanced Communications TF-SET Transmission Frequency SETFM Repeater Operation Enhanced CommunicationsActivating the Tone Function Enhanced Communications Transmitting a ToneTone FREQ. ID Scan Selecting a Tone FrequencyFM Ctcss Operation Ctcss FREQ. ID ScanFreq Communicating Aids ReceptionSelecting Your Frequency RIT Receive Incremental Tuning Communicating AidsAGC Automatic Gain Control Transmission VOX VOICE-OPERATED TransmitXIT Transmit Incremental Tuning Communicating Aids Speech ProcessorTransmit Inhibit Communicating Aids Customizing Transmission SignalCharacteristics Busy LockoutCW BREAK-IN Using Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-INAuto Weighting Electronic KeyerChecking CW Messages without Transmitting CW Message MemoryStoring CW Messages Transmitting CW MessagesFrequency Correction for CW Auto CW TX in SSB ModeMIC UP/ DWN KEY Paddle Mode Swap DOT and Dash Paddle PositionSpecialized Communications Radio Teletype RttyA./ Canada ARU Region Packet Radio Specialized CommunicationsSlow Scan TV/ Facsimile If Filter Mode If filter bandwidthRejecting Interference Changing the if Filter BandwidthRejecting Interference Adjust ModeDSP Filters Changing the DSP Filter BandwidthDigital Noise Limiter DNL Rejecting Interference Beat Cancel SSB/ FM/ AMNoise Blanker Noise Reduction ALL ModesDSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FM DSP RX MonitorCenter PRE-AMPLIFIER AttenuatorCW Reverse Reception Storing Data in Memory Memory FeaturesMemory Channels Simplex ChannelsSplit-Frequency Channels Memory FeaturesMemory Recall and Scroll Memory RecallMemory \ VFO Transfer Memory TransferMemory Scroll Temporary Frequency ChangesStoring Frequency Ranges Confirming Start/ End FrequenciesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Programmable VFO Memory Channel LockoutMemory Channel Name Available alpha-numeric charactersRecalling Quick Memory Channels Quick MemoryStoring Into Quick Memory Temporary Frequency ChangesVFO Scan ScanNormal Scan Program ScanScan Program Scan Partially SlowedScan Hold Memory Scan Time-Operated mode toCarrier-Operated mode co Scan Resume MethodScan Group Select Scan Group ScanMemory Group Performing Group ScanOperator Conveniences AntennasAutomatic Antenna Tuner Operator Conveniences Auto ModePresetting External Antenna Tuner typeMode Morse Code Output Beep FunctionBeeps What it means Display Linear Amplifier ControlLock Functions RX DSP Equalizer Microphone PF KeysPF KEY RX MonitorTransverter TIME-OUT TimerTX Power TX MonitorTX Tune Setting UPUsing Quick Transfer Quick Data TransferComputer Control Communication ParametersOperator Conveniences Controlling the TS-480 from PC Remote Controlling the TS-480 onOptional NetworkOperator Conveniences Message Playback Constant RecordingQMI/ M.IN MenuLock ENTVoice Guide Announcement Speed Voice Guide Announcement VolumeCrossband Repteater OperationOperator Conveniences DX Packetcluster Tune Preparation Operator Conveniences SKY Command II K-TYPE onlySKY Command II Diagram Control OperationUsing TH-D7A AS a Commander TH-D7A Commander SetupMic Key Function Mode PowerDWN CLRComputer Compatible TransceiverRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRtty Operation Pin No FunctionData connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DIN Antenna TunerMCP and TNC DX Packetcluster Tune Crossband RepeaterConnecting Peripheral Equipment SKY Command II K-TYPE only TM-D700AVGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit Installing OptionsRemoving the TOP Cover YF-107C/ CN/ SN if Filters and SO-3 TcxoTS-480 transceiver without SO-3 Installing OptionsReference Frequency Calibration TS-480 transceiver with SO-3Troubleshooting General InformationProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to switchPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 until ATT Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 to switchPress Mode or Mode 1 s to select Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 1 s toFM Repeater Operation DC Error VGS ERRInitial Settings Microprocessor ResetDemonstration Mode Partial ResetFAN Noises DC Power SupplyOperation Notices Internal BeatsOptional Accessories PG-4ZVGS-1 Specifications F1B FSKSpecifications ReceiverIndex CtcssIndex RttyVFO