Kenwood TS 480 Manual: Comprehensive Guide for Operators

13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES

1Switch ON the Transfer function of each transceiver.

¥On the TS-480HX/ SAT, access Menu No. 53 and select ÒonÓ. For the compatible transceiver, refer to the instruction manual that came with the transceiver.

2On the Slave, access Menu No. 54 and select either ÒoFFÓ (QUICK MEMO channel 0) or ÒonÓ (the VFO).

¥The default is OFF (QUICK MEMO).

3On the Master, perform the appropriate operation to send data.

¥For the correct method, refer to the instruction manual that came with the transceiver.

Note:

◆If you always use the TS-480HX/ SAT for receiving only, activate the TX Inhibit function, accessing Menu No. 55 to avoid unintentional transmission.

◆When the Slave receives data using the VFO programmed with a simplex frequency, the received data replaces the data on both VFOs. On the Slave, both RIT and XIT are set to OFF.

◆When the Slave receives data using the VFOs programmed with split frequencies, the received data replaces the data only on the TX side of the VFO. On the Slave, XIT is set to OFF but RIT is not changed.

COMPUTER CONTROL

By connecting this transceiver to a computer, you can change the computer into an electronic console from which you can remotely control functions of the transceiver. This capability makes remote operation of your transceiver possible from across the room, from another room, or when coupled with other commercially available products and where lawful, from another city, state, or country via a telephone connection.

Note:

◆You can use the Remote Control panel controls while using computer control. Settings done from the Remote Control panel are effective immediately.

◆After the computer is disconnected or turned off, all values and settings on the Remote Control panel are restored.

SETTING UP

■Equipment Needed

¥A PC equipped with a COM (serial) port

¥One straight cable. This cable must have a DB-9 female connector at one end, and a DB-9 or a DB-25 female connector that mates with the COM port of your computer at the other end.

¥Transceiver control application

To create your programs, access the KENWOOD website (http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/ amateur.html) and download the TS-480HX/ SAT command reference documents (PDF format) for details.

■Connections

Connecting the transceiver to the computer is easy. Refer to the diagram in ÒCONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENTÓ {page 76}.

Note: Before connecting this transceiver to the computer, switch OFF the power to both the transceiver and the computer.

COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS

In order to control the transceiver by computer, you must first choose the communication parameters.

1On the computer, configure your transceiver control application for 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

2On the transceiver, select the same transfer rate via Menu No. 56.

¥The defaults are 9600 bps and 1 stop bit.

¥4800 bps is used for the Master/ Slave operation only (Parity ON and 2 stop bits).