Kenwood TS-480 manual Voice Guide, Reset, Configuration mode for TX output, etc, Frequency lock

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●Voice Guide

Kenwood’s Voice Guide function is not the same as the basic versions fitted in some transceivers merely to announce the frequency. Of course, we have included a frequency guide, but we were convinced that a Voice Guide is an obvious and essential feature for the menus and function settings that are so crucial for daily operation.

The TS-480 has inherited intact those Voice Guide features that have proved so popular in other models. However, in addition we have enhanced the Voice Guide functions for the different configuration modes, and by making it possible to vary the speed (5 levels) we have made sure that this rig is even more user-friendly.

We have programmed the TS-480 Voice Guide so that it only announces what has been changed in configuration mode, menus, etc. Thus items that are unchanged are not read out. Previously, even if there had only been a change in the options, the Voice Guide would read out each item: “menu”, menu number, option, and so forth. For the TS-480, however, we have changed the Voice Guide algorithm so that it only announces the option, enabling swift confirmation without you being forced to listen to unnecessary details being read out.

Normally, Voice1 is assigned to a PF key on the control panel to read out operating frequency, channel number, the settings for each function, and so on. However, if you reassign a PF key (using menu #48) to #62, by switching to Voice2 you can hear the S-meter level being read out.

Introduced here are a few of the benefits of the TS-480 Voice Guide. Some of these are automatic, while others are accessed by the PF keys.

1. Reset

When the power is switched on, if you press the power switch together with either A/B or A=B, the Voice Guide will automatically respond with the query “VFO/FULL RESET?”

2. Configuration mode for TX output, etc.

When the PWR switch is pressed, the Voice Guide will automatically respond with “TX PWR” plus the option. If you change the option using the MULTI/CH encoder, just the new option will be announced. With previous models if one pressed the PF key at this point, the frequency would be read out, but the TS-480 announces the setting plus the option.

3. Frequency lock

Whenever the MENU button is pressed for more than 1 second, the Voice Guide will automatically respond with “FREQUENCY LOCK ON” or “FREQUENCY LOCK OFF”, whichever is appropriate.

4. Menu settings

If the MENU button is pressed, the Voice Guide responds with “MENU” plus the menu number and the option. If you change the option using the MULTI/CH encoder, the menu number and option will be announced. If the i and j keys are pressed, just the option will be read out. For the options actually announced for the various menu items, please refer to the menu list provided in the instruction manual.

5. Split mode

If you press a PF key during split operations, the Voice Guide will read out VFO + S + A + frequency. (Here “S” stands for split mode, while “A” means VFO A.)

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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 Auxiliary Features Features useful for 50MHz operationsFeatures useful for mobile 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 Reset Configuration mode for TX output, etcMenu settings Split mode Voice GuideOther features VFO mode, direct frequency entryMemory channel 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
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