Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT Operating Basics, Switching Power ON/ OFF, Adjusting Volume

OPERATING BASICS

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF

1Switch the DC power supply(s) ON if you are using a DC power supply(s).

2Press and hold [ ] (POWER) briefly to switch the transceiver ON.

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL		MODE	QMI
					NAR
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY				M VFO		IF
						F.LOCK		MULTI
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

•Do not press the switch for more than approximately 2 seconds; the transceiver will be switched OFF.

•TS-480HX only: If “RX ONLY” appears on the sub-display upon power up, confirm that two DC cable connectors are securely connected to the DC-1 and DC-2 connectors. When this warning message appears, you can receive signals as usual but you cannot transmit even if you decrease the output power. “TWIN PWR” appears when two DC power cables are connected to the DC-1 and DC-2 connectors.

•Upon power up, “HELLO” appears on the main display, followed by the selected frequency and other indicators.

3 To switch the transceiver OFF, press [ ] (POWER) again.

4Switch the DC power supply(s) OFF.

•You may skip step 3. After switching the transceiver ON, you can switch it OFF or ON using only the power switch of the DC power supply(s). The transceiver remembers the information of the POWER switch position when the DC power source is switched OFF.

ADJUSTING VOLUME

AF (AUDIO FREQUENCY) GAIN

Turn the AF control clockwise to increase the audio level and counterclockwise to decrease the level.

AFSQL

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL		MODE	QMI
					NAR
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY				M VFO		IF
						F.LOCK		MULTI
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

Note: The position of the AF control does not affect the volume of beeps caused by pressing keys nor the CW TX sidetone. The audio level for Digital mode operation is also independent of the AF control setting.

RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) GAIN

The RF gain is normally configured to the maximum level regardless of the operating modes. The transceiver has been configured to the maximum level at the factory. However, you may decrease the RF gain slightly when you have trouble hearing the desired signal because of excessive atmospheric noise or interference from other stations. First, take note of the peak S-meter reading of the desired signal.

1 Press [MIC/ RF.G] (1 s).

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL		MODE	QMI
					NAR
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY			F.LOCK	M VFO	MULTI	IF
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

•The current RF gain level appears on the sub-display (0: minimum ~ 100: maximum).

2Turn the MULTI control counterclockwise until the S-meter reads the peak value that you noted.

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL	NAR	MODE	QMI
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY				M VFO		IF
						F.LOCK		MULTI
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

•Signals that are weaker than this level will be attenuated and reception of the station will become easier.

Depending on the type and gain of your antenna, and the condition of the band, adjust the RF gain. When using FM mode, always adjust the RF gain to the maximum level.

SELECTING VFO A OR VFO B

Two VFOs are available for controlling the frequency on the transceiver. Each VFO (VFO A and VFO B) works independently so that a different frequency and mode can be selected. For example, when SPLIT operation is activated, VFO A is used for reception and VFO B is used for transmission. The opposite combination is also possible.

Press [A/B / M/V] to toggle between VFO A and B.

					HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480			CL
								XIT
PF								RIT
ANT 1/2
ATT/PRE
AT	1 REC	2 REC	3 REC				M.IN	TF-SET
	CH1	CH2	CH3	DNL		MODE	QMI
					NAR
AF	SQL 4 TX MONI	5 RF.G	6 DELAY				M VFO		IF
						F.LOCK		MULTI
	PWR	MIC	KEY	NR	FIL		QMR		SHIFT
	7	8	9	BC		MENU	M/V
	NB/T	VOX	PROC		CW.T		A / B
	CLR	0 OFF		STEP	SG.SEL	MHz	SPLIT
	MTR	AGC	ENT	FINE	SCAN		A=B

•“tA” or “tB” appears to indicate which VFO is

selected.

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