Kenwood TS-480SAT, TS-480HX instruction manual LCD Display, 2AGC OFF, 5FINE

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LCD DISPLAY

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qMETER

While receiving, serves as an S-meter to measure and display the received signal strength. While transmitting, serves as a power meter plus an ALC meter, an SWR meter, or a Speech Processor compression meter. The Peak Hold function holds each reading for approximately half a second.

wRtATsT

Appears while the internal antenna tuner {page 60} or an external antenna tuner is in-line for the operation.

e1tANTs2

Either Ò1tANTÓ or ÒANTs2Ó appears, depending on which antenna connector is selected for the operation {page 60}.

rATT

Appears when the receiverÕs attenuator (approx. 12 dB) is ON {pages 49, 61}.

tPRE

Appears when the receiver pre-amplifier (approx. 6 dB) is ON {page 49}.

yVOX

Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) function is ON or the Break-in function is ON for the CW mode {pages 36, 39}.

uPROC

Appears when the Speech Processor function is ON {page 37}.

iMENU

Appears when configuring the parameters in the Menu mode {page 22}.

o

Reserved for future updates.

!0

Appears while the Constant Recording function is working {page 69}.

!1NB

Appears when the Noise Blanker is ON {page 47}.

!2AGC OFF

ÒAGC - FÓ (fast) or ÒAGCÓ (slow) appears when the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) function is ON. ÒAGC OFFÓ appears when the AGC is OFF {page 35}.

!3NAR 2

ÒNARÓ appears when the narrow IF filter is selected for the operating mode. If 2 optional IF filters are installed and the transceiver selects the secondary IF filter, ÒNAR 2Ó appears {page 45}.

!4MHz

Appears when the MHz Up/ Down mode using the MULTI control is ON {page 34}. It also appears when the Quick Menu function is ON {page 22}.

!5FINE

Appears when the Fine function is ON {page 35}.

!6

Appears when the selected Menu No. is in the Quick Menu list. It also appears when the transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the slow down frequency points {page 57}.

!7

Appears when the split-frequency operation is ON {page 30}.

!8

Appears when the Tuning control Lock function is ON {page 63}.

!9

Appears when the Frequency Lock function is ON {page 63}.

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Contents TS-480HX TS-480SAT Before Starting Supplied Accessories FeaturesQuantity Accessory Thank YOUMarket Codes Models Covered by this ManualWriting Conventions Followed Thank YOUPrecautions Contents Contents Optional Accessories TroubleshootingSpecifications IndexMobile Installation InstallationInstallation Example Remote Control Panel InstallationAntenna Connection Installation DC Power Cable ConnectionGround Connection Ignition NoiseDC Power Supply Connection Fixed Station InstallationInstallation TS-480SATAntenna Connection Ground ConnectionLightning Protection Fuses Portable Bracket E-TYPE onlyFuse Location Fuse Current Rating TS-480HX/ SATPanel and Microphone Connection Panel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z OptionAccessory Connections Remote Control PanelTX/ RX Unit Reception Your First QSOTransmission Your First QSOGetting Acquainted Remote Control Panel@3LED Getting Acquainted#0QMR/ MsVFO key @9QMI/ M.IN key#1A/B / M/V key #2A=B/ Split keyLCD Display 2AGC OFF5FINE @5DNL @4M.SCR@8AUTO #4RITEXT.SP jack TX/ RX UnitPaddle and KEY jacks Plastic coverCooling Fans GND postRemote Control Panel Rear MicrophoneUP/ DWN keys Adjusting Volume Switching Power ON/ OFFOperating Basics Selecting VFO a or VFO BAdjusting Squelch Selecting a ModeSelecting a Band Selecting a FrequencyWhat Is Measured? Selecting Transmission PowerMULTI-FUNCTION Meter TransmittingPress MIC/ 5/ RF.G Operating Basics Microphone GainWhat is a MENU? Menu SetupMenu Access Quick MenuMenu Configuration FunctionDSP Group Menu Function Selections Default Menu SetupTOT FSKAPO Function Menu Alphabetical Function ListBasic Communications SSB TransmissionFM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for FM AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for AM Basic CommunicationsCW Transmission Auto ZERO-BEATTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency Enhanced Communications Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to lock the Tuning controlSPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation TF-SET Transmission Frequency SETEnhanced Communications FM Repeater OperationTone FREQ. ID Scan Enhanced Communications Transmitting a ToneActivating the Tone Function Selecting a Tone FrequencyFM Ctcss Operation Ctcss FREQ. ID ScanFreq Communicating Aids ReceptionSelecting Your Frequency RIT Receive Incremental Tuning Communicating AidsAGC Automatic Gain Control VOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit TransmissionCommunicating Aids Speech Processor XIT Transmit Incremental TuningCharacteristics Communicating Aids Customizing Transmission SignalTransmit Inhibit Busy LockoutAuto Weighting Using Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-INCW BREAK-IN Electronic KeyerStoring CW Messages CW Message MemoryChecking CW Messages without Transmitting Transmitting CW MessagesMIC UP/ DWN KEY Paddle Mode Auto CW TX in SSB ModeFrequency Correction for CW Swap DOT and Dash Paddle PositionSpecialized Communications Radio Teletype RttyA./ Canada ARU Region Specialized Communications Packet RadioSlow Scan TV/ Facsimile Rejecting Interference Mode If filter bandwidthIf Filter Changing the if Filter BandwidthDSP Filters Adjust ModeRejecting Interference Changing the DSP Filter BandwidthNoise Blanker Rejecting Interference Beat Cancel SSB/ FM/ AMDigital Noise Limiter DNL Noise Reduction ALL ModesDSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FM DSP RX MonitorCenter PRE-AMPLIFIER AttenuatorCW Reverse Reception Memory Channels Memory FeaturesStoring Data in Memory Simplex ChannelsMemory Recall and Scroll Memory FeaturesSplit-Frequency Channels Memory RecallMemory Scroll Memory TransferMemory \ VFO Transfer Temporary Frequency ChangesStoring Frequency Ranges Confirming Start/ End FrequenciesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Memory Channel Name Memory Channel LockoutProgrammable VFO Available alpha-numeric charactersStoring Into Quick Memory Quick MemoryRecalling Quick Memory Channels Temporary Frequency ChangesNormal Scan ScanVFO Scan Program ScanScan Program Scan Partially SlowedScan Hold Carrier-Operated mode co Time-Operated mode toMemory Scan Scan Resume MethodMemory Group Scan Group ScanScan Group Select Performing Group ScanOperator Conveniences AntennasAutomatic Antenna Tuner Presetting Auto ModeOperator Conveniences External Antenna Tuner typeMode Morse Code Output Beep FunctionBeeps What it means Display Linear Amplifier ControlLock Functions PF KEY Microphone PF KeysRX DSP Equalizer RX MonitorTX Power TIME-OUT TimerTransverter TX MonitorUsing Quick Transfer Setting UPTX Tune Quick Data TransferCommunication Parameters Computer ControlOptional Remote Controlling the TS-480 onOperator Conveniences Controlling the TS-480 from PC NetworkConstant Recording Operator Conveniences Message PlaybackLock MenuQMI/ M.IN ENTCrossband Repteater Voice Guide Announcement VolumeVoice Guide Announcement Speed OperationOperator Conveniences DX Packetcluster Tune SKY Command II Diagram Operator Conveniences SKY Command II K-TYPE onlyPreparation Control OperationUsing TH-D7A AS a Commander TH-D7A Commander SetupMic Key Function DWN PowerMode CLRCompatible Transceiver ComputerRtty Operation Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Pin No FunctionData connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DIN Antenna TunerMCP and TNC Crossband Repeater DX Packetcluster TuneTM-D700A Connecting Peripheral Equipment SKY Command II K-TYPE onlyRemoving the TOP Cover Installing OptionsVGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit YF-107C/ CN/ SN if Filters and SO-3 TcxoReference Frequency Calibration Installing OptionsTS-480 transceiver without SO-3 TS-480 transceiver with SO-3General Information TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to switchPress Mode or Mode 1 s to select Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 to switchPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 until ATT Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 1 s toFM Repeater Operation VGS ERR DC ErrorDemonstration Mode Microprocessor ResetInitial Settings Partial ResetOperation Notices DC Power SupplyFAN Noises Internal BeatsOptional Accessories PG-4ZVGS-1 F1B FSK SpecificationsReceiver SpecificationsCtcss IndexIndex RttyVFO