Kenwood TS-480SAT, TS-480HX TX/ RX Unit, EXT.SP jack, Paddle and KEY jacks, Plastic cover

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3 GETTING ACQUAINTED

TX/ RX UNIT

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EXT.SP

DATA REMOTE

MIC

PANEL

COM

PADDLE KEY

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qMIC connector

Connect a cable from the supplied microphone to this connector {page 6}.

wPANEL connector

Connect a cable from the Remote Control panel to this connector {page 6}.

eEXT.SP jack

Mate with a 3.5 mm (1/8"), 2-conductor (mono) plug for connecting an external speaker {page 7}.

rDATA connector

Mates with a 6-pin male DIN connector for connecting various accessory equipment, such as an external TNC/ MCP or a RTTY terminal {pages 77, 78}.

tREMOTE connector

Mates with a 6-pin male mini DIN connector for connecting an HF/ 50 MHz linear amplifier {page 77}.

yCOM connector

Mates with a DB-9 female connector for connecting a computer via one of its serial communication (COM) ports {page 67}. Also used with the Quick Data Transfer function {pages 66, 76} and DX PacketCluster Tune function {pages 72, 79}.

uPADDLE and KEY jacks

The PADDLE jack mates with a 6.3 mm (1/4")

3-conductor plug for connecting a keyer paddle to the internal electronic keyer. The KEY jack mates with a

3.5mm (1/8") 2-conductor plug for connecting an external key for CW operation. Refer to ÒKeys for CW (PANEL and KEY)Ó {page 7} before using these jacks.

iPlastic cover

If the EXT.SP jack, DATA connector and REMOTE connector are not used, attach this cover to protect the connectors from dust.

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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 InstallationLightning Protection Antenna ConnectionGround Connection TS-480HX/ SAT Portable Bracket E-TYPE onlyFuses Fuse Location Fuse Current RatingPanel and Microphone Connection Panel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z OptionTX/ RX Unit Accessory ConnectionsRemote Control Panel 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 key5FINE LCD Display2AGC OFF #4RIT @4M.SCR@5DNL @8AUTOPlastic cover TX/ RX UnitEXT.SP jack Paddle and KEY jacksCooling Fans GND postUP/ DWN keys Remote Control Panel RearMicrophone 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 AccessDSP Menu ConfigurationFunction FSK Menu SetupGroup Menu Function Selections Default TOTAPO Function Menu Alphabetical Function ListFM Transmission Basic CommunicationsSSB Transmission Basic Communications AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for FM Narrow Bandwidth for AMTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency CW TransmissionAuto ZERO-BEAT 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 FunctionFreq FM Ctcss OperationCtcss FREQ. ID Scan Selecting Your Frequency Communicating AidsReception AGC Automatic Gain Control RIT Receive Incremental TuningCommunicating Aids 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 CWA./ Canada ARU Region Specialized CommunicationsRadio Teletype Rtty 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 DNLCenter DSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FMDSP RX Monitor CW Reverse Reception PRE-AMPLIFIERAttenuator 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 TransferChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Storing Frequency RangesConfirming Start/ End Frequencies 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 ScanScan Hold ScanProgram Scan Partially Slowed Scan Resume Method Time-Operated mode toCarrier-Operated mode co Memory ScanPerforming Group Scan Scan Group ScanMemory Group Scan Group SelectAutomatic Antenna Tuner Operator ConveniencesAntennas External Antenna Tuner type Auto ModePresetting Operator ConveniencesBeeps What it means Mode Morse Code OutputBeep Function Lock Functions DisplayLinear Amplifier Control 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 PreparationMic Key Function Using TH-D7A AS a CommanderTH-D7A Commander Setup CLR PowerDWN ModeCompatible Transceiver ComputerPin No Function Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRtty Operation Remote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DINMCP and TNC Data connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DINAntenna Tuner 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 NoisesVGS-1 Optional AccessoriesPG-4Z F1B FSK SpecificationsReceiver SpecificationsCtcss IndexVFO IndexRtty