Kenwood TS-480 manual Useful if you want to go on to tune

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Antenna	25	TX hold when internal AT	After completion of tuning, there is still
tuner		completes tuning	approximately 10W of output, so this is
tuner		completes tuning	useful if you want to go on to tune the
			useful if you want to go on to tune the
			linear amp.
	26	In-line AT while receiving	The internal antenna tuner can also be
			used during RX. Depending on
			conditions, sensitivity can vary by
			enough to see a change in the
			S-meter. It can also reduce
			low-frequency interference.
	27	External AT control method	If you own an AT-300, you can connect
			it to the TS-480; however, operation is
			limited by the capabilities of the
			AT-300.
Linear amp	28	Linear amp control for HF	You can control the linear amp
		band	independently for the HF and 50MHz
		band	bands. And if the amp is not

	29	Linear amp control for
	29	Linear amp control for	compatible with full break-in, you can
		50MHz band	add in a delay for the TX attack.

Message	30	VGS-1 constant recording	With the VGS-1 Voice Guide and
playback			storage unit installed, you can engage
playback			constant record for the RX signal.
			constant record for the RX signal.
			Maximum playback time is 30
			seconds.
	31	Repeat playback of	This is not just for contest CQ
		voice/CW messages	machines; it can be used as a simple
		voice/CW messages	beacon.
			beacon.
	32	Interval time for #31	Interval time can be adjusted up to a
			maximum of 60 seconds.

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Contents Page TS-480HX TS-480SAT Determination to create a unique transceiver Design ObjectivesBack to basics The appeal of HF lies in DX’ing Focus on basic performance Standalone control panel200W challenge Overview of the TS-480 Series Adding appeal to fixed station operationsTS-480 concept began with development of the TS-570? Development Objectives for the TS-480 SeriesAchieving 200W output in a compact transceiver Focusing on HF TX circuits 200W final section CircuitryTX IMD output 200W SPS schematic diagram SPS separate power sources TS-480HX only100W final section Failsafe device some TS-480HX versions onlyAntenna tuner TS-480SAT 200W final section FM circuit FM modulation block diagramRX 1st mixer RX circuitry Front endRX dynamic range RX sensitivity Jumpers for joy Comparison of optional CW filters 500Hz Circuitry after the roofing filterOption installation unit Full compatibility with digital modes data modes Auxiliary FeaturesFeatures useful for 50MHz operations Features useful for mobile operationsNew 5MHz band DSP circuit Features of the Built-in DSPIdeal for mobile operations DNL Demonstrates how ignition noise is reduced by the DNL Noise reductionNR OFF BC OFF Beat cancelRX DSP filters Switching Width During CW operations CW auto tune RX equalizer & TX equalizerTS-480 menus TipsDSP Useful if you want to go on to tune FSK APO Functions that can be assigned to PF keys Assigned Use Split Quick menu Making menus easier to use Menu switchingInternal structure of the main unit Structural FeaturesCooling Cooling diagramUpper side Temperature rise around final transistors Page Design concept Constant recording function New Option Voice Guide & Storage Unit VGS-1Message recording/playback function Voice Guide ResetConfiguration mode for TX output, etc Menu settings Split modeVariable Voice Guide speed Other featuresVFO mode, direct frequency entry Memory channelKNS added Main functionsButton layout & basic operation CW keying Changing memory and registered detailsReading and writing files Compatibility with KNS Kenwood Network Command SystemAccidental continuous TX Setting up KNS on the Arcp sidePage Using a broadband router New Option ARHP-10 Amateur Radio Host Program Freeware Checking LAN settingsUser setup Adjust PC volumePage Network & Operations Problem Solution TroubleshootingCannot get KNS to work Sound Problem Solution Connect a microphone to the computer and bring up TS-480 In-Depth Manual