Kenwood Explore ARCP-480 Software and Enhancements Over ARCP 2000 for TS-480
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New Option: ARCP-480 (Amateur Radio Control Program for TS-480) Freeware

Kenwood’s ARCP software has proven very popular. For the TS-480 we have made some significant improvements, releasing it as “ARCP-480”.

KNS added

ARCP-480 is compatible with the

Kenwood Network Command

System, enabling control of the

TS-480 over a network and, using

H.323 (VoIP), making voice transmission/reception possible. So that you can enjoy easy control of the TS-480 from your computer,

both ARCP-480 and ARHP-10 programs (explained later) are available free and can be downloaded from Kenwood’s website.

URL: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur.html

There is ARCP software for the TS-870 and TS-570, as well as for the TS-2000. As with ARCP-2000 and the TS-2000, the new ARCP-480 program allows you to control virtually all of the functions on the TS-480 transceiver. What follows is an explanation of the major differences between ARCP-2000 and ARCP-480.

●Main functions

1. Button layout & basic operation

Just as when one uses the tuning control on the TS-480 to change frequency, how one changes frequency with ARCP-480 is very important. We have made the ARCP-480 software easier to use by improving the way you use the mouse to change frequency.

Click on the tuning control icon to enter tuning mode. To raise the frequency, keep your finger on the left mouse button while turning the mouse to the right. Similarly, to lower the frequency, keep your finger on the left button while turning the mouse to the left. To return to normal operations exit tuning mode.

If you want to use a wheel mouse* to change frequency, you can of course work in tuning mode but even when tuning mode has not been selected the wheel can be used to change frequency by whatever increment has been set in Click Enc./Step.

(Step no.)

Note that if the TS-480 is currently in a configuration mode, these actions will effectively change the settings. But in this case a message is displayed, so you can exit from configuration mode before continuing.

*This feature is only compatible with a genuine Microsoft® IntelliMouse® and driver.

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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 Adding appeal to fixed station operations Overview of the TS-480 SeriesTS-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 Circuitry TX circuits 200W final sectionTX IMD output 200W SPS separate power sources TS-480HX only SPS schematic diagram100W final section Failsafe device some TS-480HX versions onlyAntenna 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 DSP circuit Features of the Built-in DSPIdeal 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 Constant recording function New Option Voice Guide & Storage Unit VGS-1Message 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 speedKNS added Main functionsButton 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
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