Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT instruction manual Contents

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CONTENTS

NOTICE TO USER

 

BEFORE STARTING

 

THANK YOU

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FEATURES

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL

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MARKET CODES

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WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED

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PRECAUTIONS

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CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1

INSTALLATION

 

MOBILE INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

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REMOTE CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION

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DC POWER CABLE CONNECTION

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ANTENNA CONNECTION

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IGNITION NOISE

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FIXED STATION INSTALLATION

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REMOTE CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION ....

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DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

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ANTENNA CONNECTION

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GROUND CONNECTION

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION

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PORTABLE BRACKET (E-TYPE ONLY)

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FUSES

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PANEL AND MICROPHONE

 

CONNECTION

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PANEL AND MICROPHONE CONNECTION

 

USING PG-4Z (OPTION)

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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

 

TX/ RX UNIT

 

Micropohone (MIC)

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External Speaker (EXT.SP)

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Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)

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REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

 

Headphones (PHONES)

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CHAPTER 2

YOUR FIRST QSO

 

RECEPTION

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TRANSMISSION

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CHAPTER 3

GETTING ACQUAINTED

 

REMOTE CONTROL PANEL

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LCD DISPLAY

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TX/ RX UNIT

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REMOTE CONTROL PANEL (REAR)

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MICROPHONE

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CHAPTER 4

OPERATING BASICS

 

SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF

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ADJUSTING VOLUME

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AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN

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RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN

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SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B

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SELECTING A BAND

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SELECTING A MODE

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ADJUSTING SQUELCH

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SELECTING A FREQUENCY

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MULTI-FUNCTION METER

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TRANSMITTING

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SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER

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MICROPHONE GAIN

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CHAPTER 5

MENU SETUP

 

WHAT IS A MENU?

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MENU A/ MENU B

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MENU ACCESS

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QUICK MENU

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PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU

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USING THE QUICK MENU

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MENU CONFIGURATION

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ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST

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CHAPTER 6

BASIC COMMUNICATIONS

 

SSB TRANSMISSION

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FM TRANSMISSION

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AM TRANSMISSION

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NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM

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NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR AM

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CW TRANSMISSION

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AUTO ZERO-BEAT

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TX SIDETONE/ RX PITCH FREQUENCY

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CHAPTER 7

ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS

 

SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION

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TF-SET

 

 

(TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET)

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FM REPEATER OPERATION

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TRANSMITTING A TONE

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Activating the Tone Function

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Selecting a Tone Frequency

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TONE FREQ. ID SCAN

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FM CTCSS OPERATION

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CTCSS FREQ. ID SCAN

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CHAPTER 8

COMMUNICATING AIDS

 

RECEPTION

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SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY

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Direct Frequency Entry

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Using the MHz key

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Quick QSY

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Configuring the Tuning control as

 

MULTI control (FM)

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Fine Tuning

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Tuning control adjustment rate

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Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B)

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RIT (RECEIVE INCREMENTAL TUNING)

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AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)

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TRANSMISSION

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VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT)

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Microphone Input Level

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Delay Time

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Anti-VOX Adjustment

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VOX Source

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SPEECH PROCESSOR

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XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING)

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CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL

 

CHARACTERISTICS

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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-480SATAntenna Connection Ground 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 ConnectionAccessory Connections Remote Control PanelTX/ 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 keyLCD Display 2AGC OFF5FINE @8AUTO @4M.SCR@5DNL #4RITPaddle and KEY jacks TX/ RX UnitEXT.SP jack Plastic coverGND post Cooling FansRemote Control Panel Rear MicrophoneUP/ 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 MenuMenu Configuration FunctionDSP TOT Menu SetupGroup Menu Function Selections Default FSKAPO Alphabetical Function List Function MenuBasic Communications SSB TransmissionFM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for AM AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for FM Basic CommunicationsCW Transmission Auto ZERO-BEATTX 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 FrequencyFM Ctcss Operation Ctcss FREQ. ID ScanFreq Communicating Aids ReceptionSelecting Your Frequency RIT Receive Incremental Tuning Communicating AidsAGC 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 PositionSpecialized Communications Radio Teletype RttyA./ 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 Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FM DSP RX MonitorCenter PRE-AMPLIFIER AttenuatorCW 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 ChangesStoring Frequency Ranges Confirming Start/ End FrequenciesChannel 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 ScanScan Program Scan Partially SlowedScan Hold Memory Scan Time-Operated mode toCarrier-Operated mode co Scan Resume MethodScan Group Select Scan Group ScanMemory Group Performing Group ScanOperator Conveniences AntennasAutomatic Antenna Tuner Operator Conveniences Auto ModePresetting External Antenna Tuner typeMode Morse Code Output Beep FunctionBeeps What it means Display Linear Amplifier ControlLock 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 OperationUsing TH-D7A AS a Commander TH-D7A Commander SetupMic Key Function Mode PowerDWN CLRComputer Compatible TransceiverRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRtty Operation Pin No FunctionData connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DIN Antenna TunerMCP 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 BeatsOptional Accessories PG-4ZVGS-1 Specifications F1B FSKSpecifications ReceiverIndex CtcssIndex RttyVFO
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