Kenwood TS-480HX, TS-480SAT Menu Setup, What is a MENU?, Quick Menu, Menu A/ Menu B, Menu Access

MENU SETUP

WHAT IS A MENU?

Many functions on this transceiver are selected or configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather than through the physical controls of the transceiver. Once familiar with the Menu system, you will appreciate the versatility it offers. You can customize the various timings, settings, and programming functions on this transceiver to meet your needs without using many controls and switches.

QUICK MENU

Because the number of functions this transceiver provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items in each Menu. If you find accessing desired Menu Nos. to be too time consuming, use the Quick Menu to create your own customized, abbreviated Menu. You can then add those Menu Nos. which you frequently use, to the Quick Menu. Copying Menu Nos. to the Quick Menu has no effect on the Menu.

MENU A/ MENU B

This transceiver has 2 menus: Menu A and Menu B. These menus contain identical functions and can be configured independently. The transceiver, therefore, allows you to switch between 2 different environments quickly and easily. For example, you can configure Menu A for DXing and contesting while Menu B is for relaxed local ragchewing. By switching from Menu A to Menu B, you can instantly change the Menu configuration and key assignment to suit your current operating style. Or, 2 operators may share a single transceiver by dedicating one Menu to each operator. Both operators can always enjoy their own configuration.

MENU ACCESS

1Press [MENU/ F.LOCK].

•The Menu No. and setting appear on the display, and the explanation of the menu appears on the sub-display.

2Press [A/B / M/V] to select Menu A or Menu B.

•“A” or “B” appears, indicating which Menu is selected.

3Turn the MULTI control to select the desired Menu No.

•Each time you change the Menu No.,

a different scrolling message appears on the sub-display, describing the Menu No.

4Press []/ [], or Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to select a parameter.

5Press [MENU/ F.LOCK] to exit Menu mode.

PROGRAMMING THE QUICK MENU

1Press [MENU/ F.LOCK].

2Turn the MULTI control to select the desired Menu No.

3Press [QMI/ M.IN].

•An inverted star, “” appears, indicating that the Menu item has been added to the Quick Menu.

•To remove the item from the Quick Menu, press [QMI/ M.IN] again. “” disappears.

4Press [MENU/ F.LOCK] to exit Menu mode.

USING THE QUICK MENU

1Press [MENU/ F.LOCK].

2Press [MHz].

•“MHz” appears.

3Turn the MULTI control to select the desired Quick Menu No.

4Press []/ [], or Mic [UP]/ [DWN] to change the current setting for the selected Menu No.

•When the Menu is registered to the Quick Menu list, “” appears.

5Press [MENU/ F.LOCK] to exit Quick Menu mode.

Note: If the Quick Menu has not been programmed, turning the MULTI control in step 2 causes “CHECK” to be output in Morse code.

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