Kenwood Understanding Roofing and TS-480 Signal Processing Features

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Circuitry after the roofing filter

Except for FM, the TS-480 has a double super: 1st IF is 73.095MHz and the 2nd IF is 10.695MHz. For FM, there is also a triple super as low as 455kHz. This is followed by analog detection and signal processing performed by the AF DSP in a standard arrangement. The AF DSP is not optional: it is equipped as standard. DSP features and characteristics are explained in the DSP section.

Three newly developed optional filters are available for the 2nd IF. Previously, there was only one 10.695MHz optional filter: the YK-107C (500Hz). This filter was developed at the same time as the TS-790, and since the focus was on its use for V/UHF, there may have been times when users felt it was lacking when it came to HF operations. So when we were developing the TS-480, we redesigned the 500Hz filter, greatly improving its shape factor. We also used the opportunity to design new 270Hz and 1.8kHz (SSB narrow) filters.

Fig. 11 graphically illustrates the difference between these filters in the 500Hz band.

Fig. 11: Comparison of optional CW filters (500Hz)

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Contents Page TS-480HX TS-480SAT Design Objectives Determination to create a unique transceiverBack to basics The appeal of HF lies in DX’ing Standalone control panel Focus on basic performance200W challenge Adding appeal to fixed station operations Overview of the TS-480 SeriesDevelopment Objectives for the TS-480 Series TS-480 concept began with development of the TS-570?Achieving 200W output in a compact transceiver Focusing on HF Circuitry TX circuits 200W final sectionTX IMD output 200W SPS separate power sources TS-480HX only SPS schematic diagramFailsafe device some TS-480HX versions only 100W final sectionAntenna tuner TS-480SAT 200W final section FM modulation block diagram FM circuitRX circuitry Front end RX 1st mixerRX dynamic range RX sensitivity Jumpers for joy Circuitry after the roofing filter Comparison of optional CW filters 500HzOption installation unit Features useful for mobile operations Auxiliary FeaturesFeatures useful for 50MHz operations Full compatibility with digital modes data modesNew 5MHz band Features of the Built-in DSP DSP circuitIdeal for mobile operations DNL Noise reduction Demonstrates how ignition noise is reduced by the DNLNR OFF Beat cancel BC OFFRX DSP filters Switching Width During CW operations RX equalizer & TX equalizer CW auto tuneTips TS-480 menusDSP Useful if you want to go on to tune FSK APO Functions that can be assigned to PF keys Assigned Use Split Making menus easier to use Menu switching Quick menuStructural Features Internal structure of the main unitCooling diagram CoolingUpper side Temperature rise around final transistors Page Design concept New Option Voice Guide & Storage Unit VGS-1 Constant recording functionMessage recording/playback function Menu settings Split mode ResetConfiguration mode for TX output, etc Voice GuideMemory channel Other featuresVFO mode, direct frequency entry Variable Voice Guide speedMain functions KNS addedButton layout & basic operation Changing memory and registered details CW keyingCompatibility with KNS Kenwood Network Command System Reading and writing filesSetting up KNS on the Arcp side Accidental continuous TXPage Using a broadband router Checking LAN settings New Option ARHP-10 Amateur Radio Host Program FreewareAdjust PC volume User setupPage Troubleshooting Network & Operations Problem SolutionCannot get KNS to work Sound Problem Solution Connect a microphone to the computer and bring up TS-480 In-Depth Manual