Kenwood TS-480SAT, TS-480HX instruction manual Getting Acquainted, @3LED

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!9@0@1@2 @3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480

 

PF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANT

1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATT/PRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AT

 

1 REC

2 REC

3 REC

 

 

 

M.IN

 

CH1

CH2

CH3

DNL

 

MODE

QMI

 

 

 

NAR

AF

 

SQL

4 TX MONI 5 RF.G

6 DELAY

 

 

M VFO

 

 

 

F.LOCK

 

NR

FIL

QMR

 

 

 

PWR

MIC

KEY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

BC

 

MENU

M/V

 

 

 

NB/T

VOX

PROC

CW.T

 

A / B

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPLIT

 

 

 

CLR

0 OFF

 

STEP

SG.SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MHz

A=B

 

 

 

MTR AGC ENT FINE SCAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CL

XIT

RIT

TF-SET

IF

MULTI SHIFT

!4MTR/ CLR key

Press to select the meter scales {page 20} or exit from, abort, or reset various functions. Press and hold to clear memory channels {page 54}.

!5AGC/ 0/ OFF key

Press to toggle the fast or slow response time for the Automatic Gain Control (AGC). Press and hold to switch the AGC OFF {page 35}.

!6ENT key

Press to enter your desired frequency using the keypad {page 34} or lock out memory channels from the scan list {page 54}.

!7FINE/ STEP key

Press to activate the Fine tuning function to allow more precise tuning {page 35}. Press and hold to select the frequency step size for the MULTI control {page 34}.

!8SCAN/ SG.SEL key

Press to start or stop the Scan function {page 56}. Press and hold to select a Scan group {page 59}.

!9NR key

Press to select the DSP Noise Reduction function, NR1, NR2 or OFF {page 47}. When the Noise Reduction function is turned ON, press and hold key to change the parameter of the Noise Reduction function {page 47}.

@0DNL key

Press to turn the DNL (Digital Noise Limiter) function ON or OFF. The ÒDNLÓ icon appears when it is ON. Press and hold the key to change the level of DNL function {page 47}.

@1FIL/ NAR key

Press to configure the low-cut and high-cut filter frequency for the DSP filter (AF). Press and hold to select the narrow IF filter if available {page 45}.

@2BC/ CW.T key

Press to select the DSP Beat Cancel funtion, BC1 (Beat Cancel 1), BC2 (Beat Cancel 2) or OFF {page 47}. In CW mode, press to start the Auto Zero- beat in CW mode {page 29}.

@3LED

Lights red when the transceiver is transmitting, lights green when the transceiver is receiving signals, and turns OFF when the transceiver mutes with the squelch function.

@4MODE key

Press to change the operating mode pair. There are 4 pairs: USB/ LSB, CW/ CWR, FSK/ FSR, and AM/ FM. Press and hold for a second to toggle the mode

within each pair: USB LSB, CW CWR,

FSK FSR, or AM FM {page 19}.

@5MENU/ F.LOCK key

Press to enter Menu mode {page 22}. Press and hold to activate the Frequency Lock function {page 63}.

@6MHz key

Press to turn the MHz Up/ Down function ON or OFF. The MHz digit increases or decreases when you turn the MULTI control. Press and hold to change the increment/ decrement step value {page 34}.

@7Tuning control torque adjustment lever

The lever behind the Tuning control adjusts the control torque level; turn clockwise for light torque or counterclockwise for heavy torque.

@8Tuning control

Turn to select the desired frequency {page 19}. Use the convenient finger-tip cavity for continuous tuning.

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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 SpecificationsReceiver SpecificationsCtcss IndexRtty IndexVFO