Kenwood TS-480SAT Auto Mode, Operator Conveniences, Presetting, External Antenna Tuner type

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13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES

Presetting

After each successful tuning session, the AT Preset memory function stores the position of the tuning capacitor in the memory. The position of the capacitor is stored for each of the antenna tuner bands (see the following table) and for each antenna connector (ANT 1 and ANT 2).

Press [AT] momentarily.

¥ÒATsTÓ will appear, showing that the antenna tuner is in-line (not bypassed).

¥Each time you go across the antenna tuner band, the AT Preset memory is automatically recalled to position the tuning capacitor without the need for retuning. If no preset data exists for a particular band/ antenna combination, then the default data of 50 is used.

Note: Tuning may restart in order to obtain the optimum matching condition even though the current antenna tuner band has the preset data.

AT Preset Frequency Range (MHz)

0.03

~ 1.85

1.85

~ 2.50

 

 

 

2.50 ~ 3.525

3.525

~ 3.575

 

 

 

3.575

~ 3.725

3.725 ~ 4.10

 

 

 

 

4.10

~ 6.90

6.90

~ 7.03

 

 

 

 

7.03

~ 7.10

7.10

~ 7.50

 

 

 

7.50 ~ 10.50

10.50

~ 14.10

 

 

 

 

14.10

~ 14.50

14.50

~ 18.50

 

 

 

 

18.50

~ 21.15

21.15

~ 21.50

 

 

 

 

21.50

~ 25.50

25.50

~ 29.00

 

 

 

 

29.00

~ 30.00

30.00

~ 51.00

 

 

 

 

51.00

~ 52.00

52.00

~ 53.00

 

 

 

 

53.00~ 60.00

External Antenna Tuner type

If you want to use the external antenna tuner, AT-300 with the TS-480 transceiver, access Menu No. 27 and confirm that ÒAt1Ó is selected (default). ÒAt2Ó is reserved for future updates.

Note: When the AT-300 is used with the TS-480HX transceiver, TX power is automatically reduced to 100 W (AM mode:

25 W). Also, the AT-300 cannot be used for 50 MHz operation.

ATTENUATOR

The attenuator function is useful when extremely strong signals exist nearby your receiving frequency. When these type of signals exist nearby your receiving frequency, the AGC function may be erroneously controlled by the strong signals, rather than by the target receiving signal. If this happens, the target receiving signal can be masked and buried by the strong signals. In this case, turn the Attenuator function ON. When it is ON, the signal is attenuated approximately 12 dB.

1Press [ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2] until the ATT icon appears on the display.

¥ ÒATTÓ appears when it is turned ON.

To return to normal operation, press [ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2] until both the ATT and the PRE icons disappear.

AUTO MODE

You can configure a maximum of 32 frequency borders (VFO A and B) to change the operating mode automatically as you change the VFO frequency.

As a default, the following modes are programmed on each operating band.

0.03MHz ~ 9.5 MHz: LSB

9.5MHz ~ 60 MHz: USB

To add the frequency borders to the Auto Mode selection:

1Press and hold [MODE]+[ ] (POWER) to turn the transceiver ON.

¥ ÒAUTOMODEÓ appears on the sub-display.

2Select an Auto Mode frequency memory channel number by turning the MULTI control. Auto Memory channels 00 to 31 are available.

3Turn the Tuning control to select a desired frequency border (or enter the frequency with the keypad {page 34}) to change the operating mode.

4Press [MODE] or [MODE] (1 s) until the desired communication mode appears {page 19}.

5Repeat steps 2 ~ 4 until you have added all the data.

6Press [MTR/ CLR] to exit the Auto Mode frequency configuration.

The table below shows the default Auto Mode frequency borders for the transceiver. When you access Menu No. 02 and select ÒonÓ, ÒAUTOÓ appears. The transceiver automatically selects the mode; LSB for frequencies below 9.5 MHz and USB for frequencies greater than or equal to 9.5 MHz (default).

Channel No.

Data

Operating mode

 

 

 

0

9.5 MHz

 

LSB

 

 

 

1

9.5 MHz

0.03 MHz

LSB

 

 

LSB <

2

9.5 MHz

9.5 MHz

LSB

 

 

 

 

 

3

9.5 MHz

9.5 MHz

LSB

 

USB

 

 

60.0 MHz

 

31

9.5 MHz

 

LSB

 

 

 

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Contents TS-480HX TS-480SAT Before Starting Supplied Accessories FeaturesQuantity Accessory Thank YOUMarket Codes Models Covered by this ManualWriting Conventions Followed Thank YOUPrecautions Contents Contents Optional Accessories TroubleshootingSpecifications IndexMobile Installation InstallationInstallation Example Remote Control Panel InstallationAntenna Connection Installation DC Power Cable ConnectionGround Connection Ignition NoiseDC Power Supply Connection Fixed Station InstallationInstallation TS-480SATAntenna Connection Ground ConnectionLightning Protection Fuses Portable Bracket E-TYPE onlyFuse Location Fuse Current Rating TS-480HX/ SATPanel and Microphone Connection Panel and Microphone Connection Using PG-4Z OptionAccessory Connections Remote Control PanelTX/ RX Unit Reception Your First QSOTransmission Your First QSOGetting Acquainted Remote Control Panel@3LED Getting Acquainted#0QMR/ MsVFO key @9QMI/ M.IN key#1A/B / M/V key #2A=B/ Split keyLCD Display 2AGC OFF5FINE @5DNL @4M.SCR@8AUTO #4RITEXT.SP jack TX/ RX UnitPaddle and KEY jacks Plastic coverCooling Fans GND postRemote Control Panel Rear MicrophoneUP/ DWN keys Adjusting Volume Switching Power ON/ OFFOperating Basics Selecting VFO a or VFO BAdjusting Squelch Selecting a ModeSelecting a Band Selecting a FrequencyWhat Is Measured? Selecting Transmission PowerMULTI-FUNCTION Meter TransmittingPress MIC/ 5/ RF.G Operating Basics Microphone GainWhat is a MENU? Menu SetupMenu Access Quick MenuMenu Configuration FunctionDSP Group Menu Function Selections Default Menu SetupTOT FSKAPO Function Menu Alphabetical Function ListBasic Communications SSB TransmissionFM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for FM AM TransmissionNarrow Bandwidth for AM Basic CommunicationsCW Transmission Auto ZERO-BEATTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency Enhanced Communications Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to lock the Tuning controlSPLIT-FREQUENCY Operation TF-SET Transmission Frequency SETEnhanced Communications FM Repeater OperationTone FREQ. ID Scan Enhanced Communications Transmitting a ToneActivating the Tone Function Selecting a Tone FrequencyFM Ctcss Operation Ctcss FREQ. ID ScanFreq Communicating Aids ReceptionSelecting Your Frequency RIT Receive Incremental Tuning Communicating AidsAGC Automatic Gain Control VOX VOICE-OPERATED Transmit TransmissionCommunicating Aids Speech Processor XIT Transmit Incremental TuningCharacteristics Communicating Aids Customizing Transmission SignalTransmit Inhibit Busy LockoutAuto Weighting Using Semi BREAK-IN or Full BREAK-INCW BREAK-IN Electronic KeyerStoring CW Messages CW Message MemoryChecking CW Messages without Transmitting Transmitting CW MessagesMIC UP/ DWN KEY Paddle Mode Auto CW TX in SSB ModeFrequency Correction for CW Swap DOT and Dash Paddle PositionSpecialized Communications Radio Teletype RttyA./ Canada ARU Region Specialized Communications Packet RadioSlow Scan TV/ Facsimile Rejecting Interference Mode If filter bandwidthIf Filter Changing the if Filter BandwidthDSP Filters Adjust ModeRejecting Interference Changing the DSP Filter BandwidthNoise Blanker Rejecting Interference Beat Cancel SSB/ FM/ AMDigital Noise Limiter DNL Noise Reduction ALL ModesDSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FM DSP RX MonitorCenter PRE-AMPLIFIER AttenuatorCW Reverse Reception Memory Channels Memory FeaturesStoring Data in Memory Simplex ChannelsMemory Recall and Scroll Memory FeaturesSplit-Frequency Channels Memory RecallMemory Scroll Memory TransferMemory \ VFO Transfer Temporary Frequency ChangesStoring Frequency Ranges Confirming Start/ End FrequenciesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ Memory Channel Name Memory Channel LockoutProgrammable VFO Available alpha-numeric charactersStoring Into Quick Memory Quick MemoryRecalling Quick Memory Channels Temporary Frequency ChangesNormal Scan ScanVFO Scan Program ScanScan Program Scan Partially SlowedScan Hold Carrier-Operated mode co Time-Operated mode toMemory Scan Scan Resume MethodMemory Group Scan Group ScanScan Group Select Performing Group ScanOperator Conveniences AntennasAutomatic Antenna Tuner Presetting Auto ModeOperator Conveniences External Antenna Tuner typeMode Morse Code Output Beep FunctionBeeps What it means Display Linear Amplifier ControlLock Functions PF KEY Microphone PF KeysRX DSP Equalizer RX MonitorTX Power TIME-OUT TimerTransverter TX MonitorUsing Quick Transfer Setting UPTX Tune Quick Data TransferCommunication Parameters Computer ControlOptional Remote Controlling the TS-480 onOperator Conveniences Controlling the TS-480 from PC NetworkConstant Recording Operator Conveniences Message PlaybackLock MenuQMI/ M.IN ENTCrossband Repteater Voice Guide Announcement VolumeVoice Guide Announcement Speed OperationOperator Conveniences DX Packetcluster Tune SKY Command II Diagram Operator Conveniences SKY Command II K-TYPE onlyPreparation Control OperationUsing TH-D7A AS a Commander TH-D7A Commander SetupMic Key Function DWN PowerMode CLRCompatible Transceiver ComputerRtty Operation Connecting Peripheral EquipmentRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN Pin No FunctionData connector pin assignment 6-pin mini DIN Antenna TunerMCP and TNC Crossband Repeater DX Packetcluster TuneTM-D700A Connecting Peripheral Equipment SKY Command II K-TYPE onlyRemoving the TOP Cover Installing OptionsVGS-1 Voice Guide & Storage Unit YF-107C/ CN/ SN if Filters and SO-3 TcxoReference Frequency Calibration Installing OptionsTS-480 transceiver without SO-3 TS-480 transceiver with SO-3General Information TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Press MENU/ F.LOCK 1 s to switchPress Mode or Mode 1 s to select Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 to switchPress ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 until ATT Press ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 1 s toFM Repeater Operation VGS ERR DC ErrorDemonstration Mode Microprocessor ResetInitial Settings Partial ResetOperation Notices DC Power SupplyFAN Noises Internal BeatsOptional Accessories PG-4ZVGS-1 F1B FSK SpecificationsReceiver SpecificationsCtcss IndexIndex RttyVFO