Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT instruction manual Computer, Compatible Transceiver

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CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

COMPUTER

The COM connector allows you to directly connect a computer or dumb terminal by using a straight-wired cable, having a DB-9 female connector at each end.

No external hardware interface is required between your computer and the transceiver.

To COM port

EXT.SP	DATA	REMOTE
MIC		REMOTE
MIC
PANEL
		COM

P
ADELE	KEY

PC	Straight-wired	To COM connector
	Cable
		(DB-9 female)

COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER

When transferring data to or from another TS-480, TS-2000, TS-570, or TS-870S, directly connect the 2 transceivers using the COM connectors.

TS-480/ TS-2000	DB-9 connector wiring
/ 870S/ 570	(Cross-wired)

TS-480HX/ SAT

EXT.SP	DATA	REMOTE
MIC
PANEL
		COM

P
ADDLE	KEY

DB-9 female DB-9 female

Cross-wired cable

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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-480SATAntenna Connection Ground ConnectionLightning Protection Portable Bracket E-TYPE only FusesFuse Location Fuse Current Rating 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@9QMI/ M.IN key #0QMR/ MsVFO key#1A/B / M/V key #2A=B/ Split keyLCD Display 2AGC OFF5FINE @4M.SCR @5DNL@8AUTO #4RITTX/ RX Unit EXT.SP jackPaddle and KEY jacks Plastic coverGND post Cooling FansRemote Control Panel Rear MicrophoneUP/ DWN keys 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 MenuMenu Configuration FunctionDSP Menu Setup Group Menu Function Selections DefaultTOT FSKAPO Alphabetical Function List Function MenuBasic Communications SSB TransmissionFM Transmission AM Transmission Narrow Bandwidth for FMNarrow Bandwidth for AM Basic CommunicationsCW Transmission Auto ZERO-BEATTX SIDETONE/ RX Pitch Frequency 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 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 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 PositionSpecialized Communications Radio Teletype RttyA./ Canada ARU Region 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 ModesDSP Filter for Data Communication SSB/ FM DSP RX MonitorCenter PRE-AMPLIFIER AttenuatorCW Reverse Reception 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 ChangesStoring Frequency Ranges Confirming Start/ End FrequenciesChannel 00 ~ Channel 90 ~ 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 ScanScan Program Scan Partially SlowedScan Hold Time-Operated mode to Carrier-Operated mode coMemory Scan Scan Resume MethodScan Group Scan Memory GroupScan Group Select Performing Group ScanOperator Conveniences AntennasAutomatic Antenna Tuner Auto Mode PresettingOperator Conveniences External Antenna Tuner typeMode Morse Code Output Beep FunctionBeeps What it means Display Linear Amplifier ControlLock Functions 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 OperationUsing TH-D7A AS a Commander TH-D7A Commander SetupMic Key Function Power DWNMode CLRComputer Compatible TransceiverConnecting Peripheral Equipment Rtty OperationRemote terminal pin assignment 8-pin mini DIN 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-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 BeatsOptional Accessories PG-4ZVGS-1 Specifications F1B FSKSpecifications ReceiverIndex CtcssIndex RttyVFO