Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT Operator Conveniences, Antennas, Automatic Antenna Tuner

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OPERATOR CONVENIENCES

ANTENNAS

Two antenna connectors are available for the HF/ 50 MHz band on the TX/ RX unit rear panel {page 16}.

Press [ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2] (1 s) to select ANT 1 or ANT 2.

¥Ò1tANTÓ or ÒANTs2Ó appears to indicate which antenna is selected.

The ANT 1/ ANT 2 setting will automatically be stored in the antenna band memory. Next time you select the same band, the same antenna will be automatically selected.

Antenna Selection Frequency Range (MHz)

0.03 ~ 2.5

2.5

~ 4.1

 

 

 

 

4.1

~ 6.9

6.9

~ 7.5

 

 

 

7.5 ~ 10.5

10.5

~ 14.5

 

 

 

 

14.5

~ 18.5

18.5

~ 21.5

 

 

 

 

21.5

~ 25.5

25.5

~ 30.0

 

 

 

 

30.0

~ 60.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Connect an external tuner to the ANT 1 connector only, then select ANT 1. The internal antenna tuner will be automatically bypassed when the transceiver is switched ON.

APO (Auto Power OFF)

You can set the transceiver to switch OFF automatically if no keys or controls are pressed or adjusted for a certain period of time. One minute before the transceiver switches OFF, ÒCHECKÓ is output in Morse code.

Press [MENU/ F.LOCK], then turn the MULTI control to access Menu No. 59.

Select the APO time from ÒoFFÓ, Ò60Ó, Ò120Ó, or Ò180Ó minutes.

Note:

◆The APO function works even if the transceiver is scanning.

◆The APO timer starts counting down the timer when no key presses, no control adjustments, and no command (COM connector) sequences are detected.

AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER

As explained in ÒANTENNA CONNECTIONÓ {pages 2, 4}, matching the impedance of the coaxial cable and antenna is important. To adjust the impedance between the antenna and the transceiver, you have the choice of using the internal antenna tuner (TS-480SAT only) or an external antenna tuner. This section describes how to use the internal antenna tuner. For the external antenna tuner, consult the instruction manual that comes with the tuner.

1Select the transmit frequency.

2Press [ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2] (1 s) to select Ò1tANTÓ or ÒANTs2Ó.

¥If the external antenna tuner (AT-300) is connected to the ANT 1 connector, select ANT 2 to use the internal antenna tuner. The internal antenna tuner is automatically bypassed if the external antenna tuner (AT-300) is connected to ANT 1.

3Press [AT] momentarily.

¥ÒATsTÓ appears, indicating that the antenna tuner is in-line (not bypassed).

4Press [AT] (1 s).

¥CW mode is automatically selected and tuning begins.

¥ÒATsTÓ blinks and the LED lights red.

¥To cancel tuning, press [AT] again.

¥If the SWR of the antenna system is extremely high (more than 10:1), an alarm (ÒSWRÓ in Morse code) sounds and the internal antenna tuner is bypassed. Before attempting to tune again, adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR.

5Monitor the display and check that tuning has successfully finished.

¥If the tuning was successful, ÒATsTÓ stops blinking and the red LED turns OFF.

¥If tuning does not finish within approximately 20 seconds, an alarm (Ò5Ó in Morse code) sounds. Press [AT] to stop the alarm and tuning.

¥If you want the transceiver to stay in transmission mode after the tuning completes, access Menu No. 25 and select ÒonÓ.

If you access Menu No. 26 and select ÒonÓ, received signals will also pass through the internal antenna tuner. When this function is ON, ÒRtATÓ appears. This may reduce interference on the receive frequency.

Note:

◆The internal antenna tuner will not tune outside the available transmission frequency limits.

◆Pressing [AT] for more than one second while transmitting, interrupts transmitting and starts tuning.

◆While using CW Full Break-in, the internal antenna tuner will be in-line for both transmission and reception.

◆Tuning automatically turns OFF in approximately 60 seconds. “AT” disappears and the error beeps stop.

◆Tuning may still continue when the SWR meter indicates 1:1. This happens due to the tuning algorithm; this is not a malfunction.

◆Even though the SWR meter shows more than one segment, the internal antenna tuner may not re-tune. This happens because of an SWR calculation algorithm tolerance.

◆If tuning does not finish even though the SWR meter indicates smaller than 3:1, adjust the antenna system to lower the SWR, then attempt to tune again.

◆Tuning may not reach an SWR of 1:1, depending on the transceiver conditions.

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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-480SATLightning Protection Antenna ConnectionGround Connection Portable Bracket E-TYPE only FusesFuse Location Fuse Current Rating TS-480HX/ SATPanel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z Option Panel and Microphone ConnectionTX/ RX Unit Accessory ConnectionsRemote Control Panel 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 key5FINE LCD Display2AGC OFF @4M.SCR @5DNL@8AUTO #4RITTX/ RX Unit EXT.SP jackPaddle and KEY jacks Plastic coverGND post Cooling FansUP/ DWN keys Remote Control Panel RearMicrophone 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 MenuDSP Menu ConfigurationFunction Menu Setup Group Menu Function Selections DefaultTOT FSKAPO Alphabetical Function List Function MenuFM Transmission Basic CommunicationsSSB Transmission AM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for FMNarrow Bandwidth for AM Basic CommunicationsTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency CW TransmissionAuto ZERO-BEAT 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 FrequencyFreq FM Ctcss OperationCtcss FREQ. ID Scan Selecting Your Frequency Communicating AidsReception AGC Automatic Gain Control RIT Receive Incremental TuningCommunicating Aids 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 PositionA./ Canada ARU Region Specialized CommunicationsRadio Teletype Rtty 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 ModesCenter DSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FMDSP RX Monitor CW Reverse Reception PRE-AMPLIFIERAttenuator 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 ChangesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Storing Frequency RangesConfirming Start/ End Frequencies 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 Scan Scan Hold Scan Program Scan Partially Slowed Time-Operated mode to Carrier-Operated mode coMemory Scan Scan Resume MethodScan Group Scan Memory GroupScan Group Select Performing Group ScanAutomatic Antenna Tuner Operator ConveniencesAntennas Auto Mode PresettingOperator Conveniences External Antenna Tuner typeBeeps What it means Mode Morse Code OutputBeep Function Lock Functions DisplayLinear Amplifier Control 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 OperationMic Key Function Using TH-D7A AS a CommanderTH-D7A Commander Setup Power DWNMode CLRComputer Compatible TransceiverConnecting Peripheral Equipment Rtty OperationRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Pin No FunctionMCP and TNC Data connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DINAntenna Tuner 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 BeatsVGS-1 Optional AccessoriesPG-4Z Specifications F1B FSKSpecifications ReceiverIndex CtcssVFO IndexRtty
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