Kenwood TS-480 instruction

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Kenwood TS-480 manual

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 operations TS-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 Circuitry TX IMD output 200W SPS schematic diagram SPS separate power sources TS-480HX only 100W final section Failsafe device some TS-480HX versions onlyAntenna tuner TS-480SAT 200W final section FM circuit FM modulation block diagram RX 1st mixer RX circuitry Front end RX dynamic range RX sensitivity Jumpers for joy Comparison of optional CW filters 500Hz Circuitry after the roofing filter Option installation unit Features useful for 50MHz operations Auxiliary FeaturesFeatures useful for mobile operations Full compatibility with digital modes data modes New 5MHz band DSP circuit Features of the Built-in DSPIdeal for mobile operations DNL Demonstrates how ignition noise is reduced by the DNL Noise reduction NR OFF BC OFF Beat cancel RX DSP filters Switching Width During CW operations CW auto tune RX equalizer & TX equalizer TS-480 menus Tips DSP 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 switching Internal structure of the main unit Structural Features Cooling Cooling diagram Upper side Temperature rise around final transistors Page Design concept Constant recording function New Option Voice Guide & Storage Unit VGS-1Message recording/playback function Configuration mode for TX output, etc ResetMenu settings Split mode Voice Guide VFO mode, direct frequency entry Other featuresMemory channel Variable Voice Guide speed KNS added Main functionsButton layout & basic operation CW keying Changing memory and registered details Reading and writing files Compatibility with KNS Kenwood Network Command System Accidental continuous TX Setting up KNS on the Arcp sidePage Using a broadband router New Option ARHP-10 Amateur Radio Host Program Freeware Checking LAN settings User setup Adjust PC volumePage Network & Operations Problem Solution Troubleshooting Cannot get KNS to work Sound Problem Solution Connect a microphone to the computer and bring up TS-480 In-Depth Manual