Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT Communicating Aids Customizing Transmission Signal, Characteristics

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8 COMMUNICATING AIDS

CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL

Frequency Response Curves

CHARACTERISTICS

Amplitude

 

The quality of your transmission signal is important, regardless of which on-air activity you pursue. However, it is easy to be casual and overlook this fact since you donÕt listen to your own signal.

The following sub-sections provide information that will help you tailor your transmission signal.

TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM)

Use Menu No. 20 to select one of the following TX filter bandwidths: 2.0 kHz or 2.4 kHz (default).

Display

Bandwidth

Passband frequency

 

 

 

2.0

2.0 kHz

500 ~ 2500 Hz

 

 

 

2.4

2.4 kHz

300 ~ 2700 Hz

 

 

 

TX Equalizer (SSB/ FM/ AM)

Use Menu No. 19 to change the transmission frequency characteristics of your signal. You can select from one of 6 different transmission profiles including the default flat response. Selecting any of the following items from the Menu causes ÒEQsTÓ to appear on the display.

Conventional (c)

Formant pass (FP)

High boost (Hb1, Hb2)

Off (oFF)

Bass boost (bb1, bb2)

Audio

0.72.2frequency (kHz)

TRANSMIT INHIBIT

Transmit Inhibit prevents the transceiver from being placed in transmission mode. No signal can be transmitted when this function is ON even if Mic [PTT] is pressed.

TX Inhibit OFF: Transmission is allowed.

TX Inhibit ON: Transmission is not allowed.

Switch the function ON or OFF via Menu No. 55. The default is OFF.

Off (oFF):

The flat frequency response for SSB, FM, and AM (default).

High boost 1 (Hb1)/ High boost 2 (Hb2):

Emphasizes higher audio frequencies; effective for a bassy voice. High boost 2 does not reduce the low frequency as much as High boost 1.

Formant pass (FP):

Improves clarity by suppressing audio frequencies outside the normal voice frequency range.

Bass boost 1 (bb1)/ Bass boost 2 (bb2):

Emphasizes lower audio frequencies; effective for a voice with more high frequency components. Bass boost 2 emphasises more low frequency response.

Conventional (c):

Emphasizes by 3 dB frequencies at 600 Hz and higher.

User (U):

Reserved for the optional ARCP software. Off (oFF) is programmed at the factory as a default.

BUSY LOCKOUT

Busy Lockout prevents the transceiver from being placed in transmit mode. Transmission is not allowed if the current operating frequency is busy (in other words, the squelch is open).

Busy Lockout OFF: Transmission is allowed.

Busy Lockout ON: Transmission is not allowed.

Switch the function ON or OFF via Menu No. 58. The default is OFF.

CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING

Moving your frequency while transmitting is usually an unwise practice due to the risk of interfering with other stations. However, if necessary, by using the Tuning control you can change the operating frequency while transmitting. You also can change the XIT offset frequency while in transmission mode.

While transmitting, if you select a frequency outside the transmission frequency range, the transceiver is automatically forced to return to the reception mode. If you selected transmission mode by pressing Mic [PTT], transmission will not resume until you select a frequency inside the transmission frequency range, at which time you must release and press Mic [PTT] again.

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Contents TS-480HX TS-480SAT Before Starting Quantity Accessory FeaturesSupplied Accessories Thank YOUWriting Conventions Followed Models Covered by this ManualMarket Codes Thank YOUPrecautions Contents Contents Specifications TroubleshootingOptional Accessories IndexInstallation Example InstallationMobile Installation Remote Control Panel InstallationGround Connection Installation DC Power Cable ConnectionAntenna Connection Ignition NoiseInstallation Fixed Station InstallationDC Power Supply Connection TS-480SATGround Connection Antenna ConnectionLightning Protection Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Portable Bracket E-TYPE onlyFuses 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#1A/B / M/V key @9QMI/ M.IN key#0QMR/ MsVFO key #2A=B/ Split key2AGC OFF LCD Display5FINE @8AUTO @4M.SCR@5DNL #4RITPaddle and KEY jacks TX/ RX UnitEXT.SP jack Plastic coverGND post Cooling FansMicrophone Remote Control Panel RearUP/ DWN keys Operating Basics Switching Power ON/ OFFAdjusting Volume Selecting VFO a or VFO BSelecting a Band Selecting a ModeAdjusting Squelch Selecting a FrequencyMULTI-FUNCTION Meter Selecting Transmission PowerWhat Is Measured? TransmittingOperating Basics Microphone Gain Press MIC/ 5/ RF.GMenu Access Menu SetupWhat is a MENU? Quick MenuFunction Menu ConfigurationDSP TOT Menu SetupGroup Menu Function Selections Default FSKAPO Alphabetical Function List Function MenuSSB Transmission Basic CommunicationsFM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for AM AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for FM Basic CommunicationsAuto ZERO-BEAT CW TransmissionTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency SPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to lock the Tuning controlEnhanced Communications TF-SET Transmission Frequency SETFM Repeater Operation Enhanced CommunicationsActivating the Tone Function Enhanced Communications Transmitting a ToneTone FREQ. ID Scan 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 ProcessorTransmit Inhibit Communicating Aids Customizing Transmission SignalCharacteristics Busy LockoutCW BREAK-IN Using Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-INAuto Weighting Electronic KeyerChecking CW Messages without Transmitting CW Message MemoryStoring CW Messages Transmitting CW MessagesFrequency Correction for CW Auto CW TX in SSB ModeMIC UP/ DWN KEY Paddle Mode Swap DOT and Dash Paddle PositionRadio Teletype Rtty Specialized CommunicationsA./ Canada ARU Region Packet Radio Specialized CommunicationsSlow Scan TV/ Facsimile If Filter Mode If filter bandwidthRejecting Interference Changing the if Filter BandwidthRejecting Interference Adjust ModeDSP Filters Changing the DSP Filter BandwidthDigital Noise Limiter DNL Rejecting Interference Beat Cancel SSB/ FM/ AMNoise Blanker Noise Reduction ALL ModesDSP RX Monitor DSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FMCenter Attenuator PRE-AMPLIFIERCW Reverse Reception Storing Data in Memory Memory FeaturesMemory Channels Simplex ChannelsSplit-Frequency Channels Memory FeaturesMemory Recall and Scroll Memory RecallMemory \ VFO Transfer Memory TransferMemory Scroll Temporary Frequency ChangesConfirming Start/ End Frequencies Storing Frequency RangesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Programmable VFO Memory Channel LockoutMemory Channel Name Available alpha-numeric charactersRecalling Quick Memory Channels Quick MemoryStoring Into Quick Memory Temporary Frequency ChangesVFO Scan ScanNormal Scan Program ScanProgram Scan Partially Slowed ScanScan Hold Memory Scan Time-Operated mode toCarrier-Operated mode co Scan Resume MethodScan Group Select Scan Group ScanMemory Group Performing Group ScanAntennas Operator ConveniencesAutomatic Antenna Tuner Operator Conveniences Auto ModePresetting External Antenna Tuner typeBeep Function Mode Morse Code OutputBeeps What it means Linear Amplifier Control DisplayLock Functions RX DSP Equalizer Microphone PF KeysPF KEY RX MonitorTransverter TIME-OUT TimerTX Power TX MonitorTX Tune Setting UPUsing Quick Transfer Quick Data TransferComputer Control Communication ParametersOperator Conveniences Controlling the TS-480 from PC Remote Controlling the TS-480 onOptional NetworkOperator Conveniences Message Playback Constant RecordingQMI/ M.IN MenuLock ENTVoice Guide Announcement Speed Voice Guide Announcement VolumeCrossband Repteater OperationOperator Conveniences DX Packetcluster Tune Preparation Operator Conveniences SKY Command II K-TYPE onlySKY Command II Diagram Control OperationTH-D7A Commander Setup Using TH-D7A AS a CommanderMic Key Function Mode PowerDWN CLRComputer Compatible TransceiverRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRtty Operation 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-D700AVGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit Installing OptionsRemoving the TOP Cover YF-107C/ CN/ SN if Filters and SO-3 TcxoTS-480 transceiver without SO-3 Installing OptionsReference Frequency Calibration TS-480 transceiver with SO-3Troubleshooting General InformationProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to switchPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 until ATT Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 to switchPress Mode or Mode 1 s to select Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 1 s toFM Repeater Operation DC Error VGS ERRInitial Settings Microprocessor ResetDemonstration Mode Partial ResetFAN Noises DC Power SupplyOperation Notices Internal BeatsPG-4Z Optional AccessoriesVGS-1 Specifications F1B FSKSpecifications ReceiverIndex CtcssRtty IndexVFO