Multi-Function Meter; Transmitting; Selecting Transmission Power - Kenwood TS-480HX Instruction Manual

4 OPERATING BASICS

MULTI-FUNCTION METER

The multi-function meter measures the parameters in
the table below. The S-meter scale appears when
the transceiver is in reception mode, and the PWR
meter appears when it is in transmission mode.
Each time you press [MTR/ CLR], it cycles between
the ALC, SWR, and COMP meters. Peak readings
for the S-meter, ALC, SWR, COMP, and PWR
functions are held momentarily.
AF
M t e r e
t S e r n g h t o
S
T a r n s m i s s
P W R
A u o t m a c i t
A L C
A n e t n n a s
S W R
S p e e c h c o
C O M P
h t e S p e e c
Note:
◆
The COMP meter functions only when the Speech Processor is
ON for SSB, FM, or AM mode.
◆ Peak Hold readings cannot be deactivated.
◆
The S-meter responds differently in FM mode, compared to other
modes. This is not a malfunction.
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HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480
1 REC 2 REC 3 REC
CH1 CH2 CH3
DNL MODE
NAR
4 TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY
SQL
F.LOCK
NR FIL QMR
PWR MIC KEY
MENU M/V
7 8 9
BC
A / B
NB/T VOX PROC CW.T
STEP SG.SEL
CLR 0 OFF
MHz
FINE SCAN
MTR AGC ENT
Multi-function meter
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TRANSMITTING

For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT],
then speak into the microphone in your normal tone
of voice. When you finish speaking, release Mic
[PTT] to receive.
To transmit CW, press [VOX/ 8] to switch the Break-in
function ON. "VOX" appears. Close the key or keyer
paddle. Connect a key or keyer paddle {pages 7, 15},
then select CW using [MODE] {page 19}.
CL
XIT
RIT
TF-SET
IF
MULTI SHIFT
For a detailed explanation on transmitting, refer to
"BASIC COMMUNICATIONS", beginning on page 27.

SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER

It is wise to select a lower transmission power if
communication is still reliable. This lowers the risk of
interfering with others on the band. When operating
from battery power, selecting a lower transmission
power allows you more operating time before
recharging is necessary. This transceiver allows you
to change the transmission power even while
o i
transmitting.
s n i g
1 Press [PWR/ 4/ TX MONI].
• The current transmission power appears.
4
2 Turn the MULTI control counterclockwise to
reduce the power or clockwise to increase the
power.
• The selectable range differs, depending on the
transceiver model, the current band, and the
mode.
3 Press [PWR/ 4/ TX MONI] to complete the setting.
You may access Menu No. 21, and select "on" to change the
Note:
step size from 5 W to 1 W {page 65}.
HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480
1 REC 2 REC 3 REC
CH1 CH2 CH3
DNL MODE
NAR
4 TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY
AF SQL
F.LOCK
NR FIL QMR
PWR MIC KEY
MENU M/V
7 8 9
BC
A / B
NB/T VOX PROC CW.T
STEP SG.SEL
CLR 0 OFF
MHz
FINE SCAN
MTR AGC ENT
HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480
1 REC 2 REC 3 REC
CH1 CH2 CH3 DNL
MODE
NAR
4 TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY
AF SQL
NR FIL F.LOCK QMR
PWR MIC KEY
MENU M/V
7 8 9
BC A / B
CW.T
NB/T VOX PROC
STEP SG.SEL
CLR 0 OFF
MHz
MTR AGC ENT FINE SCAN
HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480
1 REC 2 REC 3 REC
CH1 CH2 CH3 DNL
MODE
NAR
AF SQL 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY
NR FIL F.LOCK QMR
PWR MIC KEY
MENU M/V
7 8 9
BC A / B
CW.T
NB/T VOX PROC
STEP SG.SEL
CLR 0 OFF
MHz
MTR AGC ENT FINE SCAN
CL
XIT
RIT
TF-SET
IF
MULTI SHIFT
CL
XIT
RIT
TF-SET
IF
MULTI SHIFT
CL
XIT
RIT
TF-SET
IF
MULTI SHIFT