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TS-480 In-Depth Manual

Published in April 2004 by Kenwood Corporation

Communications Equipment Division Unauthorized reproduction is forbidden.

Copyright © 2004 KENWOOD CORPORATION

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Kenwood manual TS-480 In-Depth Manual

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 Overview of the TS-480 Series Adding appeal to fixed station operations Achieving 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 TX circuits 200W final section Circuitry TX IMD output 200W SPS schematic diagram SPS separate power sources TS-480HX only Antenna tuner TS-480SAT Failsafe device some TS-480HX versions only100W final section 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 Full compatibility with digital modes data modes Auxiliary FeaturesFeatures useful for 50MHz operations Features useful for mobile operations New 5MHz band Ideal for mobile operations DNL Features of the Built-in DSPDSP circuit 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 Message recording/playback function New Option Voice Guide & Storage Unit VGS-1Constant recording function Voice Guide ResetConfiguration mode for TX output, etc Menu settings Split mode Variable Voice Guide speed Other featuresVFO mode, direct frequency entry Memory channel Button layout & basic operation Main functionsKNS added 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