Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT MULTI-FUNCTION Meter, Transmitting, Selecting Transmission Power

4 OPERATING BASICS

MULTI-FUNCTION METER

The multi-function meter measures the parameters in the table below. The S-meter scale appears when the transceiver is in reception mode, and the PWR meter appears when it is in transmission mode. Each time you press [MTR/ CLR], it cycles between the ALC, SWR, and COMP meters. Peak readings for the S-meter, ALC, SWR, COMP, and PWR functions are held momentarily.

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL		MODE	QMI
					NAR
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY				M VFO		IF
						F.LOCK		MULTI
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

TRANSMITTING

For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT] to receive.

To transmit CW, press [VOX/ 8] to switch the Break-in function ON. “VOX” appears. Close the key or keyer paddle. Connect a key or keyer paddle {pages 7, 15}, then select CW using [MODE] {page 19}.

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL		MODE	QMI
					NAR
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY				M VFO		IF
						F.LOCK		MULTI
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

	Multi-function meter
Meter	What Is Measured?
S	Strength of received signals
PWR	Transmission output power
ALC	Automatic level control status
SWR	Antenna system standing wave ratio
COMP	Speech compression level when using
	the Speech Processor {page 37}

Note:

◆The COMP meter functions only when the Speech Processor is ON for SSB, FM, or AM mode.

◆Peak Hold readings cannot be deactivated.

◆The S-meter responds differently in FM mode, compared to other modes. This is not a malfunction.

For a detailed explanation on transmitting, refer to “BASIC COMMUNICATIONS”, beginning on page 27.

SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER

It is wise to select a lower transmission power if communication is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. When operating from battery power, selecting a lower transmission power allows you more operating time before recharging is necessary. This transceiver allows you to change the transmission power even while transmitting.

1Press [PWR/ 4/ TX MONI].

• The current transmission power appears.

						HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
4									XIT
	PF								RIT
	ANT 1/2
	ATT/PRE
	AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
		CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL	NAR	MODE	QMI
	AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY			F.LOCK	M VFO	MULTI	IF
		PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
		7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
		NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
		CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
		MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

2Turn the MULTI control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power.

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL		MODE	QMI
					NAR
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY				M VFO		IF
						F.LOCK		MULTI
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

•The selectable range differs, depending on the transceiver model, the current band, and the mode.

3Press [PWR/ 4/ TX MONI] to complete the setting.

Note: You may access Menu No. 21, and select “on” to change the step size from 5 W to 1 W {page 65}.

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