Kenwood manual TS-480HX TS-480SAT

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Preface

This in-depth manual for the TS-480 was written by the engineers who actually planned and designed the product. It is our hope that this guide will serve to convey the joys of HF and all the benefits of owning and using the TS-480 to whoever reads this guide – whether you have already purchased a TS-480, an accomplished operator, thinking of buying a transceiver, or just thinking of taking up Amateur Radio as a hobby. We believe the TS-480 will appeal to everyone.

CONTENTS

Design Objectives・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2 Development Objectives for the TS-480 Series・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 Circuitry ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7 TX circuits ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7 RX circuitry・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・13 Auxiliary Features ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・19 Features of the Built-in DSP・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・21 Tips・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・28 Structural Features・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・36 New Option: Voice Guide & Storage Unit (VGS-1)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・42 New Option: ARCP-480 (Freeware)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・45 New Option: ARHP-10 (Freeware) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・51

TS-480HX TS-480SAT

200W output

(HF: 200W50MHz: 100W)

100W output (HF: 100W50MHz: 100Wbuilt-in automatic antenna tuner)

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Contents Page TS-480HX TS-480SAT Back to basics The appeal of HF lies in DX’ing Design ObjectivesDetermination to create a unique transceiver 200W challenge Standalone control panelFocus on basic performance Adding appeal to fixed station operations Overview of the TS-480 SeriesAchieving 200W output in a compact transceiver Development Objectives for the TS-480 SeriesTS-480 concept began with development of the TS-570? Focusing on HF Circuitry TX circuits 200W final sectionTX IMD output 200W SPS separate power sources TS-480HX only SPS schematic diagramAntenna tuner TS-480SAT Failsafe device some TS-480HX versions only100W final section 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 Ideal for mobile operations DNL Features of the Built-in DSPDSP circuit 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 Message recording/playback function New Option Voice Guide & Storage Unit VGS-1Constant recording function Menu settings Split mode ResetConfiguration mode for TX output, etc Voice GuideMemory channel Other featuresVFO mode, direct frequency entry Variable Voice Guide speedButton layout & basic operation Main functionsKNS added 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