Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

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16 TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.

Note: Placing a powered portable transceiver near this transceiver may cause noise in the transceiver.

Problem

 

Probable Cause

 

Corrective Action

Page

 

 

Ref.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The transceiver will not

1

DC power supply is OFF.

1

Switch ON the DC power supply.

18

power up after

2

Faulty power cable

2

Inspect the power cable. Confirm

2, 3

connecting a 13.8 V DC

 

 

 

polarities are correct.

 

power supply and

 

 

 

Red: positive (+); Black: negative (–)

 

pressing [

 

]. Nothing

3

The power cable is not connected

3

Confirm the connections to the DC

2, 3

 

 

appears on the display,

 

securely.

 

power supply are secure.

 

and no receiver noise is

4

Power cable fuse is open.

4

Look for the cause of the blown fuse.

5

heard.

 

 

 

After inspecting and correcting any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

problems, install a new fuse of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

specified rating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After switching ON the

1

The input voltage is outside 13.8 V

1

Correct the input voltage or use a 12 to

2, 3

power, the transceiver

 

DC ±15% (11.7 to 15.8 V DC).

 

16 V battery.

 

does not function

2

The microprocessor has

2

Review “MICROPROCESSOR

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normally. For example,

 

malfunctioned.

 

RESET”. After understanding what

 

no digits or incorrect

 

 

 

data will be lost, do a Partial Reset. If

 

digits appear on the

 

 

 

the problem remains, do a Full Reset.

 

display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After switching ON the

1

The current rating of the DC

1

Use the DC power supply that has

3

transceiver, the

 

power supply is too low.

 

20.5 A or more current rating.

 

transceiver refuses to

2

Two same DC power supplies

2

Connect 2 DC power supplies to the

3

transmit.

 

(20.5 A or more each) or a DC

 

TS-480HX transceiver. The voltage

 

 

 

 

 

power supply that has 41 A more

 

difference between 2 DC power

 

 

 

 

 

current capacity.

 

supplies must be within 1.0 V to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

transmit. Also, confirm each DC power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supply has a 20.5 A or higher current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rating. If a DC power supply that has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41 A more current capacity, two same

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

type of DC cables must be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The transceiver does

1

Procedures are not being

1

Review “WRITING CONVENTIONS

ii

not respond correctly

 

followed precisely.

 

FOLLOWED”.

 

after pressing key

2

The Frequency Lock function is

2

Press [MENU/ F.LOCK] (1 s) to switch

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combinations or turning

 

ON.

 

the function OFF.

 

controls per instructions

3

The microprocessor and its

3

Review “MICROPROCESSOR

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in this manual.

 

memory need resetting.

 

RESET”. After understanding what

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

data will be lost, do a Partial Reset. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the problem remains, do a Full Reset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The frequency cannot

The Frequency Lock function or

Press [MENU/ F.LOCK] (1 s) to turn the

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be changed.

Lock All function is ON.

Frequency Lock function OFF. The “ ”

 

 

 

 

 

 

icon disappears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SSB audio quality is

1

The wrong operation mode is

1

Select USB or LSB for the mode.

19

very poor; the high or

 

selected for the receiver.

 

 

 

low audio frequencies

2

The AF DSP filter is incorrectly

2

Press [FIL/ NAR] then turn the MULTI

46

are absent.

 

set.

 

control to adjust the DSP filter width.

 

 

 

 

3

Noise Reduction 1 or 2 is ON.

3

Press [NR] until the NR function turns

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF.

 

 

 

 

4

Beat Cancel 1 or 2 is ON.

4

Press [BC/ CW.T] until the BC function

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

turns OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 ScanScan Hold ScanProgram 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