Kenwood TS-480HX Instruction Manual

Kenwood TS-480HX Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    STEP SG.SEL 0 OFF FINE SCAN HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480HX TS-480SAT NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The use of the warning symbol means the equipment is subject to restrictions of use in certain countries.
  • Page 2: Before Starting

    NOTICE TO THE USER BEFORE STARTING One or more of the following statements may be Amateur radio regulations vary from country to applicable for this equipment. country. Confirm your local amateur radio regulations and requirements before operating the transceiver. FCC WARNING Depending on the size and type of vehicle, the This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
  • Page 3: Thank You

    You will notice the differences when you fight QRM and QRN. As you learn how to use this transceiver, you will also find that KENWOOD is i n i pursuing “user friendliness”. For example, each time you change the Menu No.
  • Page 4: Models Covered By This Manual

    THANK YOU MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TS-480HX : HF/ 50 MHz All mode Transceiver ✽1 (200 watts output power: SSB, CW, ✽2 FSK, FM/ 50 watts output power: ✽1 50 MHz band: 100 watts ✽2...
  • Page 5: Precautions

    • The presence of an unusual odor or smoke is often a sign of trouble. Immediately turn the power OFF and remove the power cable. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer for advice.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS NOTICE TO USER MULTI-FUNCTION METER ........20 BEFORE STARTING TRANSMITTING ............ 20 THANK YOU ............. i SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER .... 20 FEATURES ............... i MICROPHONE GAIN ........21 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ........i CHAPTER 5 MENU SETUP MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL ....ii MARKET CODES ............
  • Page 7: Contents

    CONTENTS TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM) ..... 38 STORING DATA IN MEMORY ......50 TX Equalizer (SSB/ FM/ AM) ......38 Simplex Channels ......... 50 TRANSMIT INHIBIT ........... 38 Split-Frequency Channels ......51 BUSY LOCKOUT ..........38 MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL ....51 CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE Memory Recall ..........
  • Page 8 CONTENTS TIME-OUT TIMER ..........65 YF-107C/ CN/ SN IF FILTERS AND SO-3 TCXO ............81 TRANSVERTER ............ 65 REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION ..82 FREQUENCY DISPLAY ........65 TRANSMISSION OUTPUT POWER ....65 CHAPTER 16 TROUBLESHOOTING TX MONITOR ............65 GENERAL INFORMATION ........83 TX POWER ............
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Installation

    INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION When you use this transceiver for mobile operation, do not attempt to perform any kind of configuration or menu setup configuration while driving your car; it is simply too dangeous. Stop the car and then perform transceiver configuration.
  • Page 10: Dc Power Cable Connection

    ◆ Do not use two separate batteries to connect each DC cables from the transceiver (TS-480HX). The DC voltage difference between DC IN 1 and DC IN 2 connectors at the transceiver must be within DC 1.0 V to operate the transceiver.
  • Page 11: Fixed Station Installation

    Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections. ◆ When two power supplies are used for the TS-480HX, the DC voltage difference at the transceiver DC IN connectors must be within 1.0 V DC. ◆...
  • Page 12: Antenna Connection

    1 INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONNECTION An antenna system consists of an antenna, feed line, and ground. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. Use a properly adjusted 50 Ω antenna of good quality, a high-quality 50 Ω...
  • Page 13: Portable Bracket (E-Type Only)

    FUSES The following fuses are used in the TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver. If a fuse blows, determine the cause then correct the problem. Only after the problem has been resolved, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the specified ratings.
  • Page 14: Panel And Microphone Connection

    1 INSTALLATION PANEL AND MICROPHONE CONNECTION Plug the microphone plug to the MIC jack (8-wire/ RJ45), then connect the Remote Control panel to the TX/ RX unit with the supplied cable (2 m/ 6-wire/ RJ11). Microphone To MIC To PANEL Line filter PANEL AND MICROPHONE CONNECTION USING PG-4Z (OPTION) Use the cables and connectors to connect the Remote Control panel and TX/ RX unit with the PG-4Z cable kit as...
  • Page 15: Accessory Connections Tx/ Rx Unit

    1 INSTALLATION ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS TX/ RX UNIT ■ Microphone (MIC) Connect a microphone having an impedance between 250 and 600 Ω. As for the supplied microphone, fully insert the modular connector into the MIC jack until the locking tab clicks. You can External speaker (Opt.) still utilize 8-pin metal type plug microphones, Microphone...
  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Your First Qso

    FINE SCAN t Press [ ]/ [ ] to select a desired HF/ 50 MHz Are you ready to give your TS-480HX/ SAT a quick try? Reading these two pages should get your voice Amateur radio band. on the air in your first QSO on the HF/ 50 MHz band y Press [MODE] to select the desired shortly.
  • Page 17: Transmission

    This is simply the relay switches turning ON and OFF. ◆ When the TS-480HX transceiver is used with the AT-300 external antenna tuner, the TX output power is automatically reduced to 100 watts (AM: 25 watts).
  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED REMOTE CONTROL PANEL HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 1 REC 2 REC 3 REC TF-SET MODE TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY MULTI SHIFT F.LOCK MENU A / B NB/T PROC CW.T STEP SG.SEL 0 OFF FINE SCAN o MIC/ 5/ RF.G key ] (POWER) switch Press and hold briefly to switch the transceiver power...
  • Page 19 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED !9 @0 @1 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 1 REC 2 REC 3 REC TF-SET MODE TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY MULTI SHIFT F.LOCK MENU A / B CW.T NB/T PROC STEP SG.SEL 0 OFF FINE SCAN !4 !5 !6 @5 @ 6...
  • Page 20 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 1 REC 2 REC 3 REC TF-SET MODE TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY MULTI SHIFT F.LOCK MENU A / B CW.T NB/T PROC STEP SG.SEL 0 OFF FINE SCAN @9 #0 @9 QMI/ M.IN key #6 CL key Press to store data to the Quick Memory.
  • Page 21: Lcd Display

    3 GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD DISPLAY r t y u o !0 !1 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 ! 9 q METER While receiving, serves as an S-meter to measure Appears while the Constant Recording function is and display the received signal strength. While working {page 69}.
  • Page 22 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED @0 @ 1 @ 2 @3 @ 4 #1 # 2 # 3 @0 R t t t t t s s s s s “R t t t t t EQ” appears when the RX Equalizer function is The transceiver operating frequency display.
  • Page 23: Tx/ Rx Unit

    3 GETTING ACQUAINTED TX/ RX UNIT EXT.SP DATA REMOTE PANEL PADDLE q MIC connector Connect a cable from the supplied microphone to this connector {page 6}. w PANEL connector Connect a cable from the Remote Control panel to this connector {page 6}. e EXT.SP jack Mate with a 3.5 mm (1/8"), 2-conductor (mono) plug for connecting an external speaker {page 7}.
  • Page 24 {pages 2, 4}. e Cooling Fans The TS-480SAT is equipped with 1 cooling fan. The TS-480HX is equipped with 2 cooling fans. Air flows in from these fans. r AT connector Mates with the connecter from the cable supplied with the AT-300 external antenna tuner.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Panel (Rear)

    3 GETTING ACQUAINTED REMOTE CONTROL PANEL (REAR) q Speaker MICROPHONE When the headphones are connected, the speaker mutes. If you wish to use a commercially available 3rd party angle or mount, there are 4 screw holes available on the rear of the Remote Control panel so that you can mount it to the angle or mount.
  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Operating Basics

    SG.SEL 0 OFF FINE SCAN • 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 current RF gain level appears on the the DC-1 and DC-2 connectors. When this sub-display (0: minimum ~ 100: maximum).
  • Page 27: Selecting A Band

    4 OPERATING BASICS SELECTING A BAND ADJUSTING SQUELCH Press [ ]/ [ ] to select your desired band. The purpose of the Squelch is to mute the speaker when no signals are present. With the squelch level • Holding down either key changes the bands correctly set, you will hear sound only while actually continuously.
  • Page 28: Multi-Function Meter

    4 OPERATING BASICS MULTI-FUNCTION METER TRANSMITTING The multi-function meter measures the parameters in For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT], the table below. The S-meter scale appears when then speak into the microphone in your normal tone the transceiver is in reception mode, and the PWR of voice.
  • Page 29: Microphone Gain

    4 OPERATING BASICS MICROPHONE GAIN The microphone gain must be adjusted when SSB or AM mode is selected without using the speech processor {pages 27, 28}. 1 Press [MIC/ 5/ RF.G]. • The current microphone gain level appears. The range is from 0 to 100 with a default of 50. HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 1 REC 2 REC...
  • Page 30: Chapter 5 Menu Setup

    MENU SETUP WHAT IS A MENU? QUICK MENU Many functions on this transceiver are selected or Because the number of functions this transceiver configured via a software-controlled Menu, rather provides is extraordinary, there are numerous items in than through the physical controls of the transceiver. each Menu.
  • Page 31: Menu Configuration

    5 MENU SETUP MENU CONFIGURATION i t c i n i u l l x i f y l l i n i i n i i n i i n i t l i l i f z i l z i l...
  • Page 32 5 MENU SETUP i t c z i l z i l t l i t l i f n i l e l i i f i l i f i l i f i l i t l y t i c t i t i s...
  • Page 33 5 MENU SETUP i t c t l i i n i i n i i l p i l p y t i ) f f...
  • Page 34: Alphabetical Function List

    5 MENU SETUP ALPHABETICAL FUNCTION LIST i t c i t c ) f f i l p t i s s t i x i f c t i z i l z i l t l i f y t i l i f t l i...
  • Page 35: Chapter 6 Basic Communications

    BASIC COMMUNICATIONS SSB TRANSMISSION FM TRANSMISSION SSB is the most commonly-used mode on the HF FM is a common mode for communicating on VHF or Amateur radio bands. Compared with other voice UHF frequencies. As for HF and the 6 m band, modes, SSB requires only a narrow bandwidth for 29 MHz and 51-54 MHz bands are commonly used communications.
  • Page 36: Am Transmission

    6 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS AM TRANSMISSION NARROW BANDWIDTH FOR FM Each mode used on the HF Amateur bands has its Select wide band or narrow band TX deviation own advantages. Although long distance DX depending on whether the other station is using wide contacts may be less common while using AM, the band or narrow band filter for FM mode.
  • Page 37: Cw Transmission

    6 BASIC COMMUNICATIONS CW TRANSMISSION AUTO ZERO-BEAT Use Auto Zero-beat before transmitting to tune in a CW operators know that this mode is very reliable CW station. Auto Zero-beat automatically and exactly when communicating under worst conditions. It may matches your transmit frequency with the station you be true that newer digital modes rival CW as being are receiving.
  • Page 38: Chapter 7 Enhanced Communications

    ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION TF-SET (TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY SET) TF-SET allows you to temporarily switch your Usually you can communicate with other stations transmission frequency and reception frequency. using a single frequency for receiving and Canceling this function immediately restores the transmitting.
  • Page 39: Fm Repeater Operation

    7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS 1 Press [A/B / M/V] to select VFO A or VFO B. FM REPEATER OPERATION • “tA” or “tB” appears to show which VFO is Most Amateur radio voice repeaters use a separate selected. reception and transmission frequency. The transmission frequency may be higher or lower than 2 Turn the Tuning control or MULTI control to select the reception frequency.
  • Page 40: Transmitting A Tone

    7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTING A TONE In general, FM repeaters require the transceiver to transmit a sub-audible tone to prevent other repeaters on the same frequency from locking each other up. The required tone frequency differs among repeaters. Repeaters also differ in their requirements for either continuous or burst tones.
  • Page 41: Fm Ctcss Operation

    7 ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS FM CTCSS OPERATION You may sometimes want to hear calls only from specific persons. When using FM mode, the Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) allows you to ignore (not hear) unwanted calls from other persons who are using the same frequency. A CTCSS tone is sub-audible and is selectable from among the 42 tone frequencies.
  • Page 42: Communicating Aids

    COMMUNICATING AIDS 2 Turn the MULTI control. RECEPTION • Clockwise increases the frequency and counter-clockwise decreases the frequency. SELECTING YOUR FREQUENCY 3 Press [MHz] again to exit. In addition to turning the Tuning control or pressing Mic [UP]/ [DWN], there are several other ways to •...
  • Page 43: Fine Tuning

    8 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Fine Tuning step size becomes 1 Hz. RIT works equally well with all modulation modes and while using VFO or The default frequency step size when turning the Memory Recall mode. Tuning control to change the frequency is 10 Hz 1 Press [RIT].
  • Page 44: Transmission

    8 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ TRANSMISSION Delay Time If the transceiver returns to reception mode too VOX (VOICE-OPERATED TRANSMIT) quickly after you stop speaking, your final word may not be transmitted. To avoid this, select an VOX eliminates the necessity of manually switching appropriate delay time that allows all of your to the transmission mode each time you want to words to be transmitted without an overly long...
  • Page 45: Speech Processor

    8 COMMUNICATING AIDS SPEECH PROCESSOR XIT (TRANSMIT INCREMENTAL TUNING) The Speech Processor levels out large fluctuations in Similar to RIT, XIT provides the ability to change your your voice while you speak. When using SSB, FM, or transmission frequency by ±9.99 kHz in steps of 10 Hz AM mode, this leveling action effectively raises the without changing your reception frequency.
  • Page 46: Customizing Transmission Signal Characteristics

    8 COMMUNICATING AIDS CUSTOMIZING TRANSMISSION SIGNAL Frequency Response Curves CHARACTERISTICS Amplitude The quality of your transmission signal is important, Conventional (c) regardless of which on-air activity you pursue. Formant pass (FP) However, it is easy to be casual and overlook this fact since you don’t listen to your own signal.
  • Page 47: Cw Break-In

    8 COMMUNICATING AIDS CW BREAK-IN CHANGING KEYING SPEED The keying speed of the electronic keyer is fully Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually adjustable. Selecting the appropriate speed is switching between transmission and reception important in order to send error-free CW that other modes.
  • Page 48: Bug Key Function

    8 COMMUNICATING AIDS BUG KEY FUNCTION The built-in electronic keyer also can be used as a semi-automatic key. Semi-automatic keys are also known as “Bugs”. When this function is ON, dots are 5 To complete the message storage, press generated in the normal manner by the electronic [MTR/ CLR] to stop.
  • Page 49: Changing The Inter-Message Interval Time

    8 COMMUNICATING AIDS ■ Changing the Inter-message Interval Time AUTO CW TX IN SSB MODE For the message playback repeat, access Menu If you operate both SSB and CW modes, you can No. 31 and select “on”. You can also change the configure the transceiver to change the operating interval playback time of the message.
  • Page 50: Specialized Communications

    SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS 7 Follow the instructions provided with your MCP RADIO TELETYPE (RTTY) and enter a command from your computer to transmit. RTTY is the data communications mode with the longest history. It was originally designed for use with • The LED changes from green (RX) to red (TX).
  • Page 51: Amtor/ Pactor/ Clover/ G-Tor/ Psk31

    9 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS AMTOR/ PacTOR/ CLOVER/ G-TOR/ PSK31 PACKET RADIO Besides RTTY, digital modes which have been used Packet is a unit of data transmitted as a whole from among hams include AMTOR, PacTOR, CLOVER, G- one computer to another, on a network. Packets can TOR, and PSK31.
  • Page 52: Slow Scan Tv/ Facsimile

    9 SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS SLOW SCAN TV/ FACSIMILE Slow-scan Television (SSTV) is a popular application for transmitting still images over the air, from one station to another. Instead of trying to describe your station, simply showing it is much faster. Transmitting images over the air requires a scan converter, besides a transceiver.
  • Page 53: Chapter 10 Rejecting Interference

    REJECTING INTERFERENCE IF FILTER t l i t l i The IF filters are designed for selecting the exact range of intermediate frequencies that are sent to the next stage in the receive circuit. Interference adjacent to the desired signal can be reduced by —...
  • Page 54: Dsp Filters

    10 REJECTING INTERFERENCE DSP FILTERS KENWOOD digital signal processing (DSP) technology is adapted to this transceiver. Using DSP filtering (AF), you can control the bandwidth, cancel the multiple jamming beat, and reduce the noise level , ) t using DSP filtering technology.
  • Page 55: Beat Cancel (Ssb/ Fm/ Am)

    10 REJECTING INTERFERENCE BEAT CANCEL (SSB/ FM/ AM) NOISE BLANKER Two types of Beat Cancel DSP filters are available. Noise Blanker was designed to reduce pulse noise Beat Cancel 1 (BC1) is effective for removing a weak such as that generated by automobile ignitions. beat or continuous beat signals.
  • Page 56: Dsp Filter For Data Communication (Ssb/ Fm)

    10 REJECTING INTERFERENCE DSP FILTER FOR DATA COMMUNICATION DSP RX MONITOR (SSB/ FM) The DSP RX Monitor function temporarily cancels IF filter selection and DSP filter settings so that you can The DSP filter for Data Communication is designed to confirm the conditions of current reception frequency improve the reception tone readability, especially for nearby.
  • Page 57: Pre-Amplifier

    10 REJECTING INTERFERENCE PRE-AMPLIFIER CW REVERSE (RECEPTION) Switching the pre-amplifier OFF may help reduce This function pivots the BFO from the default position interference from adjacent frequencies. (USB) to another position (LSB) in CW mode. It is sometimes effective to remove the interfering signals Press [ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2] to cycle through “ATT”...
  • Page 58: Chapter 11 Memory Features

    MEMORY FEATURES MEMORY CHANNELS STORING DATA IN MEMORY There are 2 methods used for storing transmission/ The transceiver provides you with 100 memory reception frequencies and associated data in memory channels, numbered 00 to 99, for storing operating channels 00 to 89. Use either method, depending on frequency data, modes and other information.
  • Page 59: Split-Frequency Channels

    11 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Split-Frequency Channels MEMORY RECALL AND SCROLL 1 Press [A/B / M/V] to select VFO A or VFO B. There are 2 modes which allow you to retrieve frequencies and associated data that you stored in a •...
  • Page 60: Memory Scroll

    11 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Memory Scroll MEMORY TRANSFER ■ Memory \ VFO Transfer 1 Press [QMI/ M.IN] (1 s) to enter Memory Scroll mode. After retrieving frequencies and associated data from Memory Recall mode, you can copy the data • The memory channel that was last selected to the VFO.
  • Page 61: Storing Frequency Ranges

    11 MEMORY FEATURES STORING FREQUENCY RANGES Memory channels 90 to 99 allow you to store frequency ranges for VFO tuning and Program Scan. Program Scan is described in the next chapter. To tune or scan frequencies within a specified range, store the start and end frequencies for that range in advance.
  • Page 62: Programmable Vfo

    11 MEMORY FEATURES ■ Programmable VFO ERASING MEMORY CHANNELS Using the start and end frequencies that you If there are memory channels that you will not recall stored in channels 90 to 99, Programmable VFO in the future, you may prefer erasing the contents of restricts the frequency range that you can tune those channels.
  • Page 63: Quick Memory

    11 MEMORY FEATURES • Each time [QMI/ M.IN] is pressed, the current QUICK MEMORY VFO data is written to the Quick Memory. Quick Memory is designed to quickly and temporarily When RIT or XIT is ON, this ON status and the offset will Note: save data without specifying a particular memory also be stored.
  • Page 64: Chapter 12 Scan

    SCAN Scan is a useful function for hands-off monitoring of 1 Press [SCAN/ SG.SEL] (1 s) in VFO mode. your favorite frequencies. By becoming comfortable • “VGROUP -- n” (where n represents a with all types of Scan, you will increase your operating VGROUP number from 0 to 9) appears on the efficiency.
  • Page 65: Program Scan Partially Slowed

    12 SCAN VGROUP–9). As you select the Memory Channel, PROGRAM SCAN PARTIALLY SLOWED “on” or “oFF” appears on the main frequency You can specify a maximum of 5 frequency points for display. “on” signifies that the memory channel is each memory channel from 90 to 99 so that the active for the Program Scan and “oFF”...
  • Page 66: Memory Scan

    12 SCAN MEMORY SCAN ALL-CHANNEL SCAN Use the following procedure to scan all the memory Memory Scan monitors all memory channels in which channels that contain frequency data in sequence, you have stored frequencies (All-channel Scan) or only ignoring the Memory Group number. a desired group of memory channels (Group Scan).
  • Page 67: Group Scan

    12 SCAN ■ Performing Group Scan GROUP SCAN Group Scan starts with the smallest group number 100 memory channels are divided into 10 groups so and repeats the sequence. For example, if you that you can select one or more groups to be selected “on”...
  • Page 68: Chapter 13 Operator Conveniences

    OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 2 Press [ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2] (1 s) to select “1 ANT” ANTENNAS or “ANT 2”. Two antenna connectors are available for the HF/ • If the external antenna tuner (AT-300) is 50 MHz band on the TX/ RX unit rear panel {page connected to the ANT 1 connector, select 16}.
  • Page 69: Presetting

    When you access Menu No. 02 and select “on”, “AUTO” Note: When the AT-300 is used with the TS-480HX transceiver, TX power is automatically reduced to 100 W (AM mode: appears. The transceiver automatically selects the 25 W).
  • Page 70: Beep Function

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES The table below is an example of how to add the accessing Menu No. 12, we recommend you leave it frequency border of 1.62 MHz/ AM into memory. With ON in order to detect unexpected errors and this set up, the transceiver selects AM mode below malfunctions.
  • Page 71: Display

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES DISPLAY LOCK FUNCTIONS BRIGHTNESS FREQUENCY LOCK FUNCTION The brightness of the LCD display can be selected Frequency Lock disables some keys and controls to from OFF, and 1 to 4 by accessing Menu No. 00. prevent you from accidentally activating a function or changing the current settings.
  • Page 72: Microphone Pf Keys

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES MICROPHONE PF KEYS RX DSP EQUALIZER When using the optional MC-47 microphone with the EQUALIZING RECEIVING AUDIO MJ-88 plug adaptor, you can customize the functions of the Microphone PF1 (CALL), PF2 (VFO), PF3 Use Menu No. 18 to change the receiver frequency (MR), and PF4 (PF) keys.
  • Page 73: Time-Out Timer

    AM and other modes for HF bands and the 50 MHz band. ◆ If the TS-480HX transceiver is connected to the AT-300 external antenna tuner, the TX power is automatically reduced to 100 W (AM mode: 25 W).
  • Page 74: Tx Tune

    While transferring data, other functions may work slower. Note: ■ Transferring Data The TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver works as the Master, sending data to the Slave transceiver. 1 Turn ON the Transfer function of each transceiver. • On the TS-480HX/ SAT, access Menu No. 53 and select “on”.
  • Page 75: Quick Data Transfer

    Remote Control panel are restored. Note: ◆ If you always use the TS-480HX/ SAT for receiving only, activate the TX Inhibit function, accessing Menu No. 55 to avoid SETTING UP unintentional transmission.
  • Page 76: Controlling The Ts-480 From Pc

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES CONTROLLING THE TS-480 FROM PC VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT If a PC and the TS-480HX/ SAT are connected using (OPTIONAL) a serial cable {page 76}, you can remotely control the functions of the TS-480 from a PC. Download the The optional VGS-1 unit allows you to record a free ARCP-480 software from the following URL.
  • Page 77: Message Playback

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES 5 To play back another message in sequence, MESSAGE PLAYBACK press the corresponding key ([CH1/ 1/ REC], You can play back the message in channel 1, 2, or 3 [CH2/ 2/ REC], or [CH3/ 3/ REC]) while the to check or to send.
  • Page 78: Voice Guide

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES VOICE GUIDE The PF key assignment parameter is announced as the number shown below. When the optional VGS-1 is installed, each time you change the transceiver mode such as VFO A/ B or Memory Recall, the transceiver automatically announces the new mode.
  • Page 79: Voice Guide Announcement Volume

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES ■ Voice Guide Announcement Volume CROSSBAND REPTEATER Turning the AF control does not change the volume If you have a TM-D700 transceiver and another VHF for the Voice Guide announcement volume. To or UHF transceiver, you can set up the TS-480 change the announcement volume , access Menu transceiver and TM-D700 transceiver as a crossband No.
  • Page 80: Dx Packetcluster Tune

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE If you have the TM-D700 transceiver, you can connect the TM-D700 to the TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver to use the DX PacketCluster Tune function. Connect the 2 transceivers with a cross- wired DB-9 cable as shown on page 79.
  • Page 81: Sky Command Ii (K-Type Only)

    After you have completed the following setups, you The Sky Command II allows you to remotely control can start Sky Command II operation. Without the TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver from a separate programming these parameters, you cannot perform location. Sky Command II operation.
  • Page 82: Using The Th-D7A As A Commander

    13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES TS-480 + TH-D7A/ TM-D700A (Transporter) Setup: i t c 1 Configure the TH-D7A or TM-D700A as a “Transporter” and connect all the necessary cables to the TS-480 transceiver. 2 Select a frequency (HF/ 50 MHz band) on the c t i TS-480 transceiver.
  • Page 83 13 OPERATOR CONVENIENCES Note: c t i ◆ On the Transporter, only , and will [LAMP] [MONI] [MENU] function. Pressing any other key will simply cause the Transporter to generate an error beep. ◆ After pressing , you can access only Menu 4–4. [MENU] c t i ◆...
  • Page 84: Chapter 14 Connecting Peripheral Equipment

    COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER When transferring data to or from another TS-480, TS-2000, TS-570, or TS-870S, directly connect the 2 transceivers using the COM connectors. TS-480/ TS-2000 DB-9 connector wiring (Cross-wired) / 870S/ 570 TS-480HX/ SAT DB-9 female DB-9 female Cross-wired cable...
  • Page 85: Rtty Operation

    DATA connector is a 6-pin mini DIN connector. REMOTE terminal pin assignment (8-pin mini DIN) Linear Amp. i t c TS-480HX/ SAT . t i To antenna Use the supplied mini DIN (8-pin) connector to interface with the Linear Amp.
  • Page 86: Antenna Tuner

    ANT 2 connector, it will not function. Note: When the AT-300 is used with the TS-480HX transceiver, the TX output power is automatically reduced to 100 W (AM mode: 25 W). Also, the AT-300 cannot be used for 50 MHz operation.
  • Page 87: Dx Packetcluster Tune

    14 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE If you have a TM-D700 transceiver, you can connect the TM-D700 to the TS-480 transceiver to use the DX PacketCluster Tune function. Connect the 2 transceivers with a cross-wired RS-232C cable as shown below. Configure the TM-D700 transceiver to the DX PacketCluster node frequency.
  • Page 88: Sky Command Ii (K-Type Only)

    14 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT SKY COMMAND II (K-TYPE ONLY) ■ TM-D700A TM-D700A TS-480 In order to connect the TS-480 transceiver to the transceiver transceiver TM-D700A transceiver, you need to prepare 3 cables by yourself. For the connection between the COM connectors on the 2 transceivers, you may use a commercially available RS-232C cross- connector connector...
  • Page 89: Chapter 15 Installing Options

    INSTALLING OPTIONS You will require a #1 Philips screwdriver to install the VGS-1 connector VGS-1 VGS-1. To install the YF-107 IF filter(s) and/ or SO-3 TCXO, you will also need a soldering iron (approx. 30 watts). REMOVING THE TOP COVER When installing the optional VGS-1, YF-107 IF filters 5 Replace the shield cover and tighten the 4 screws.
  • Page 90: Reference Frequency Calibration

    15 INSTALLING OPTIONS • SO-3: The calibration hole must be on the right REFERENCE FREQUENCY CALIBRATION side, looking from the front panel. The transceiver is adjusted at the factory prior to shipping. Note: • IF filters: Insert a primary IF filter in the OPTION Unless necessary, DO NOT perform this adjustment.
  • Page 91: Chapter 16 Troubleshooting

    You may return your transceiver for service to the authorized KENWOOD dealer from whom you purchased it or any authorized KENWOOD service center. A copy of the service report will be returned with the transceiver. Please do not send subassemblies or printed circuit boards.
  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    16 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control settings, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure. Please review this table, and the appropriate section(s) of this instruction manual, before assuming your transceiver is defective.
  • Page 93 16 TROUBLESHOOTING i t c i t c y l l l i t A “ ” T v i t y t i P “ ” E t l i f “ ” S “ , y l t ”...
  • Page 94 16 TROUBLESHOOTING i t c i t c s t l . y l “ ” D ± e i l . t i r i f n i l i f i l i f i l s ’ l i f n i l t l i f...
  • Page 95 16 TROUBLESHOOTING i t c i t c T “ – ” I t t i – “ ” K l i h t l i f P “ ” l i h “ ” K i f i l l l u .
  • Page 96: Microprocessor Reset

    16 TROUBLESHOOTING MICROPROCESSOR RESET DEMONSTRATION MODE If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, The transceiver can be configured to enter the resetting the microprocessor default settings may demonstration mode for display purposes. To enter resolve the problem. There are 2 levels of resetting the demonstration mode: the microprocessor of the TS-480 transceiver: Partial 1 Switch the transceiver OFF.
  • Page 97: Operation Notices

    16 TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION NOTICES The transceiver has been designed and engineered to avoid possible hardware glitches. However, you may notice the following symptoms when you operate the transceiver. These symptoms are not malfunctions. DC POWER SUPPLY As stated in the SPECIFICATIONS {page 91}, this transceiver requires a supplied DC voltage source of 13.8 V ±15%.
  • Page 98: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ARCP-480/ ARHP-10 HS-5 HS-6 LF-30A Remote control software Delux Headphones Small Headphones Low-pass Filter Refer to page 68 for details. TS-480SAT only MC-43S MC-47 MC-60A MJ-88 Microphone Multi-function Microphone Desk-top Microphone Plug adaptor (8-pin metal to RJ45) MJ-88 is required. MJ-88 is required.
  • Page 99: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 5 Ω - t l 5 Ω Ω ) ± v i t – – ( ° ) F ° ° ° – ° °C ± l i b y t i – ° °C ± – ° °C ±...
  • Page 100 20 SPECIFICATIONS t t i – – i r r ± ± ± Ω µ µ µ µ v i t y t i µ µ µ µ µ µ – – v i t y t i – – –...
  • Page 101: Index

    INDEX AF Gain ........18 REMOTE connector ....77 Beat Cancel ......47 AGC ........35, 89 Lock Function ......63 Changing the Filter Bandwidth Frequency ......63 ..........45 Tuning control ......63 Narrow Bandwidth for ..... 28 DSP Filters ......46 Transmission ......
  • Page 102 19 INDEX Connections ......79 USB ....... (see SSB) Equipment, Needed ..66, 79 Using ........66 Equalizing (A=B) ....35 Quick Menu Programmable ....... 54 Programming the ....22 Scan ........56 Using the ....... 22 Selecting A or B ..... 18 Quick QSY ........
  • Page 105 Nota: En el TM-D700, utilice la banda de transmisión (TX) tanto para las frecuencias de transmisión como de recepción. Pgina 91 < ESPECIFICACIONES >: La gama de transmisión de la banda de 7 MHz se amplía a "7,0 MHz - 7,2 MHz" para los TS-480HX E y TS- 480SAT E (modelos europeos).
  • Page 106 Opmarking: Op de TM-D700 gebruikt u de zendfrequentieband (TX) voor zowel de zend- als ontvangstfrequenties. Pagina 91 < TECNISCHE GEGEVENS >: Het zendbereik voor de 7 MHz band is uitgebreid tot "7,0 MHz – 7,2 MHz" voor de TS-480HX E en TS- 480SAT E (Europese modellen).

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