Kenwood TS-480 manual Apo

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PF keys

48

Assign PF keys on the

You can assign functions to the PF

 

 

control panel

keys on the control panel as detailed in

 

 

the separate table.

 

 

 

 

49

Mic PF1 key

You can assign functions to the PF

 

 

 

keys on a multifunction mic as detailed

 

50

Mic PF2 key

 

in the separate table.

 

 

 

 

51

Mic PF3 key

 

 

 

 

 

 

52

Mic PF4 key

 

 

 

 

 

Split

53

Split frequency transfer

Transfer modes/frequencies between

frequency

 

 

compatible transceivers. Useful when

54

Permit to write #54 to target

one is being used as a slave receiver.

transfer

 

VFOs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TX inhibit

55

TX inhibit

Inhibits TX, which is useful if the

 

 

 

transceiver is to be used for RX only as

 

 

 

it prevents unintentional transmissions.

PC data rate

56

COM port communication

Select 4800115200bps.

 

 

speed

 

 

 

 

 

External

57

DTS polarity

In data communications this switches

devices

 

 

the logic for transmission. You should

 

 

match polarity to the external device

 

 

 

 

 

 

you are using.

TX inhibit

58

Busy lockout

You can select BSY lockout to inhibit

 

 

 

transmission when busy.

APO

59

APO (auto power off)

Power can be switched off

 

 

function

automatically in the absence of any

 

 

operations.

 

 

 

VOX source

60

Select input for VOX

Select either the mic or the data input

 

 

 

for VOX activation. Standby wiring may

 

 

 

not be required provided that the

 

 

 

method used is compatible with data

 

 

 

communications. (Be careful to ensure

 

 

 

correct TX delay.)

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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 Overview of the TS-480 Series Adding appeal to fixed station operationsDevelopment 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 TX circuits 200W final section CircuitryTX IMD output 200W SPS schematic diagram SPS separate power sources TS-480HX onlyFailsafe device some TS-480HX versions only 100W final sectionAntenna 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 Features useful for 50MHz operations Auxiliary FeaturesFeatures useful for mobile operations Full compatibility with digital modes data modesNew 5MHz band Features of the Built-in DSP DSP circuitIdeal 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 New Option Voice Guide & Storage Unit VGS-1 Constant recording functionMessage recording/playback function Configuration mode for TX output, etc ResetMenu settings Split mode Voice GuideVFO mode, direct frequency entry Other featuresMemory channel Variable Voice Guide speedMain functions KNS addedButton 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