Kenwood TS-480HX Models Covered by this Manual, Market Codes, Writing Conventions Followed

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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

The models listed below are covered by this manual.

TS-480HX :HF/ 50 MHz All mode Transceiver (200 watts1 output power: SSB, CW, FSK, FM/ 50 watts2 output power: AM)

1 50 MHz: 100 watts

2 50 MHz: 25 watts

TS-480SAT :HF/ 50 MHz All mode Transceiver with Automatic Antenna Tuner (100 watts output power: SSB, CW, FSK, FM/ 25 watts output power: AM)

MARKET CODES

K-type

:

The Americas

E-type

:

Europe/ General

The market code is shown on the carton box.

Refer to the specifications {page 91} for information on the available operating frequencies.

WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED

The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition.

Instruction

 

 

What to Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press [KEY].

Press and release KEY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

Press KEY1 momentarily, release

[KEY1], [KEY2].

KEY1, then press KEY2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

Press and hold KEY down for a

[KEY] (1 s).

second and then release KEY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold KEY1 down, then

Press

press KEY2. If there are more

than two keys, press and hold

[KEY1]+[KEY2].

 

 

 

down each key in turn until the

 

 

 

final key has been pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the transceiver OFF, press

Press

and hold KEY, then switch ON

[KEY]+[

 

].

the transceiver power by pressing

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

] (POWER).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents TS-480HX TS-480SAT Before Starting Features Supplied AccessoriesQuantity Accessory Thank YOUModels Covered by this Manual Market CodesWriting Conventions Followed Thank YOUPrecautions Contents Contents Troubleshooting Optional AccessoriesSpecifications IndexInstallation Mobile InstallationInstallation Example Remote Control Panel InstallationInstallation DC Power Cable Connection Antenna ConnectionGround Connection Ignition NoiseFixed Station Installation DC Power Supply ConnectionInstallation TS-480SATGround Connection Antenna ConnectionLightning Protection Portable Bracket E-TYPE only FusesFuse Location Fuse Current Rating TS-480HX/ SATPanel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z Option Panel and Microphone ConnectionRemote Control Panel Accessory ConnectionsTX/ RX Unit Your First QSO ReceptionYour First QSO TransmissionRemote Control Panel Getting AcquaintedGetting Acquainted @3LED@9QMI/ M.IN key #0QMR/ MsVFO key#1A/B / M/V key #2A=B/ Split key2AGC OFF LCD Display5FINE @4M.SCR @5DNL@8AUTO #4RITTX/ RX Unit EXT.SP jackPaddle and KEY jacks Plastic coverGND post Cooling FansMicrophone Remote Control Panel RearUP/ DWN keys Switching Power ON/ OFF Adjusting VolumeOperating Basics Selecting VFO a or VFO BSelecting a Mode Adjusting SquelchSelecting a Band Selecting a FrequencySelecting Transmission Power What Is Measured?MULTI-FUNCTION Meter TransmittingOperating Basics Microphone Gain Press MIC/ 5/ RF.GMenu Setup What is a MENU?Menu Access Quick MenuFunction Menu ConfigurationDSP Menu Setup Group Menu Function Selections DefaultTOT FSKAPO Alphabetical Function List Function MenuSSB Transmission Basic CommunicationsFM Transmission AM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for FMNarrow Bandwidth for AM Basic CommunicationsAuto ZERO-BEAT CW TransmissionTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to lock the Tuning control Enhanced CommunicationsSPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation TF-SET Transmission Frequency SETFM Repeater Operation Enhanced CommunicationsEnhanced Communications Transmitting a Tone Tone FREQ. ID ScanActivating the Tone Function Selecting a Tone FrequencyCtcss FREQ. ID Scan FM Ctcss OperationFreq Reception Communicating AidsSelecting Your Frequency Communicating Aids RIT Receive Incremental TuningAGC Automatic Gain Control Transmission VOX VOICE-OPERATED TransmitXIT Transmit Incremental Tuning Communicating Aids Speech ProcessorCommunicating Aids Customizing Transmission Signal CharacteristicsTransmit Inhibit Busy LockoutUsing Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-IN Auto WeightingCW BREAK-IN Electronic KeyerCW Message Memory Storing CW MessagesChecking CW Messages without Transmitting Transmitting CW MessagesAuto CW TX in SSB Mode MIC UP/ DWN KEY Paddle ModeFrequency Correction for CW Swap DOT and Dash Paddle PositionRadio Teletype Rtty Specialized CommunicationsA./ Canada ARU Region Packet Radio Specialized CommunicationsSlow Scan TV/ Facsimile Mode If filter bandwidth Rejecting InterferenceIf Filter Changing the if Filter BandwidthAdjust Mode DSP FiltersRejecting Interference Changing the DSP Filter BandwidthRejecting Interference Beat Cancel SSB/ FM/ AM Noise BlankerDigital Noise Limiter DNL Noise Reduction ALL ModesDSP RX Monitor DSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FMCenter Attenuator PRE-AMPLIFIERCW Reverse Reception Memory Features Memory ChannelsStoring Data in Memory Simplex ChannelsMemory Features Memory Recall and ScrollSplit-Frequency Channels Memory RecallMemory Transfer Memory ScrollMemory \ VFO Transfer Temporary Frequency ChangesConfirming Start/ End Frequencies Storing Frequency RangesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Memory Channel Lockout Memory Channel NameProgrammable VFO Available alpha-numeric charactersQuick Memory Storing Into Quick MemoryRecalling Quick Memory Channels Temporary Frequency ChangesScan Normal ScanVFO Scan Program ScanProgram Scan Partially Slowed ScanScan Hold Time-Operated mode to Carrier-Operated mode coMemory Scan Scan Resume MethodScan Group Scan Memory GroupScan Group Select Performing Group ScanAntennas Operator ConveniencesAutomatic Antenna Tuner Auto Mode PresettingOperator Conveniences External Antenna Tuner typeBeep Function Mode Morse Code OutputBeeps What it means Linear Amplifier Control DisplayLock Functions Microphone PF Keys PF KEYRX DSP Equalizer RX MonitorTIME-OUT Timer TX PowerTransverter TX MonitorSetting UP Using Quick TransferTX Tune Quick Data TransferComputer Control Communication ParametersRemote Controlling the TS-480 on OptionalOperator Conveniences Controlling the TS-480 from PC NetworkOperator Conveniences Message Playback Constant RecordingMenu LockQMI/ M.IN ENTVoice Guide Announcement Volume Crossband RepteaterVoice Guide Announcement Speed OperationOperator Conveniences DX Packetcluster Tune Operator Conveniences SKY Command II K-TYPE only SKY Command II DiagramPreparation Control OperationTH-D7A Commander Setup Using TH-D7A AS a CommanderMic Key Function Power DWNMode CLRComputer Compatible TransceiverConnecting Peripheral Equipment Rtty OperationRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Pin No FunctionAntenna Tuner Data connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DINMCP and TNC DX Packetcluster Tune Crossband RepeaterConnecting Peripheral Equipment SKY Command II K-TYPE only TM-D700AInstalling Options Removing the TOP CoverVGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit YF-107C/ CN/ SN if Filters and SO-3 TcxoInstalling Options Reference Frequency CalibrationTS-480 transceiver without SO-3 TS-480 transceiver with SO-3Troubleshooting General InformationTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to switchPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 to switch Press Mode or Mode 1 s to selectPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 until ATT Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 1 s toFM Repeater Operation DC Error VGS ERRMicroprocessor Reset Demonstration ModeInitial Settings Partial ResetDC Power Supply Operation NoticesFAN Noises Internal BeatsPG-4Z Optional AccessoriesVGS-1 Specifications F1B FSKSpecifications ReceiverIndex CtcssRtty IndexVFO