Kenwood TS-480 guide

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Kenwood TS-480 manual

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