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Kenwood TS-480HX Instruction Manual (106 pages)

HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER

Brand: Kenwood | Category: Transceiver | Size: 6.04 MB

Instruction Manual
1
Before Starting
2
Thank You
3
Features
3
Supplied Accessories
3
Models Covered by this Manual
4
Market Codes
4
Writing Conventions Followed
4
Precautions
5
Table of Contents
6
Contents
7
Chapter 1 Installation

9
- Mobile Installation
  9
  - Installation Example
    9
  - Remote Control Panel Installation
    9
  - DC Power Cable Connection
    10
  - Antenna Connection
    10
  - Ignition Noise
    10
- Fixed Station Installation
  11
  - Remote Control Panel Installation
    11
  - DC Power Supply Connection
    11
  - Antenna Connection
    12
  - Ground Connection
    12
  - Lightning Protection
    12
- Portable Bracket (E-Type Only)
  13
- Fuses
  13
  - Panel and Microphone Connection
    14
  - Panel and Microphone Connection Using Pg-4Z (Option)
    14
- Accessory Connections Tx/ Rx Unit
  15
  - Micropohone (MIC)
    15
  - External Speaker (EXT.SP)
    15
  - Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY)
    15
  - Remote Control Panel
    15
    
    Headphones (PHONES)
    15
Chapter 2 Your First Qso

16
- Reception
  16
- Transmission
  17
Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted

18
- Remote Control Panel
  18
- Lcd Display
  21
- Tx/ Rx Unit
  23
- Remote Control Panel (Rear)
  25
- Microphone
  25
Chapter 4 Operating Basics

26
- Switching Power On/Off
  26
- Adjusting Volume
  26
  - Af (Audio Frequency) Gain
    26
  - Rf (Radio Frequency) Gain
    26
- Selecting Vfo a or Vfo B
  26
- Selecting a Band
  27
- Selecting a Mode
  27
- Adjusting Squelch
  27
- Selecting a Frequency
  27
- Multi-Function Meter
  28
- Transmitting
  28
  - Selecting Transmission Power
    28
  - Microphone Gain
    29
Chapter 5 Menu Setup

30
- What Is a Menu
  30
- Menu A/ Menu B
  30
- Menu Access
  30
- Quick Menu
  30
  - Programming the Quick Menu
    30
  - Using the Quick Menu
    30
- Menu Configuration
  31
- Alphabetical Function List
  34
Chapter 6 Basic Communications

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- Ssb Transmission
  35
- Fm Transmission
  35
- Am Transmission
  36
- Narrow Bandwidth for Fm
  36
- Narrow Bandwidth for am
  36
- Cw Transmission
  37
  - Auto Zero-Beat
    37
  - Tx Sidetone/ Rx Pitch Frequency
    37
Chapter 7 Enhanced Communications

38
- Split-Frequency Operation
  38
  - Tf-Set
    38
  - (Transmission Frequency Set)
    38
- Fm Repeater Operation
  39
  - Transmitting a Tone
    40
    
    Activating the Tone Function
    40
    
    Selecting a Tone Frequency
    40
  - Tone Freq. ID Scan
    40
- Fm Ctcss Operation
  41
  - Ctcss Freq. ID Scan
    41
Chapter 8 Communicating Aids

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- Reception
  42
  - Selecting Your Frequency
    42
    
    Direct Frequency Entry
    42
    
    Using the Mhz Key
    42
    
    Quick QSY
    42
    
    Configuring the Tuning Control as MULTI Control (FM)
    42
    
    Fine Tuning
    43
    
    Tuning Control Adjustment Rate
    43
    
    Equalizing VFO Frequencies (A=B)
    43
    
    Rit (Receive Incremental Tuning)
    43
  - Agc (Automatic Gain Control)
    43
- Transmission
  44
  - Vox (Voice-Operated Transmit)
    44
    
    Microphone Input Level
    44
    
    Delay Time
    44
    
    Anti-VOX Adjustment
    44
    
    VOX Source
    44
  - Speech Processor
    45
  - Xit (Transmit Incremental Tuning)
    45
  - Customizing Transmission Signal Characteristics
    46
    
    TX Filter Bandwidth (SSB/ AM)
    46
    
    TX Equalizer (SSB/ FM/ AM)
    46
  - Transmit Inhibit
    46
  - Busy Lockout
    46
  - Changing Frequency While Transmitting
    46
- Cw Break-In
  47
  - Using Semi Break-In or Full Break-In
    47
- Electronic Keyer
  47
  - Changing Keying Speed
    47
  - Auto Weighting
    47
    
    Reverse Keying Weight Ratio
    47
  - Bug Key Function
    48
  - Cw Message Memory
    48
    
    Storing CW Messages
    48
    
    Checking CW Messages Without Transmitting
    48
    
    Transmitting CW Messages
    48
    
    Changing the Inter-Message Interval Time
    49
    
    Changing the Sidetone Volume
    49
    
    Inset Keying
    49
  - Frequency Correction for Cw
    49
  - Auto Cw Tx in Ssb Mode
    49
  - MIC Up/ Dwn Key Paddle Mode
    49
  - Swap Dot and Dash Paddle Postion
    49
Chapter 9 Specialized Communications

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- Radio Teletype (Rtty)
  50
- AMTOR/ Pactor/ CLOVER/ G-TOR/ PSK31
  51
- Packet Radio
  51
- Slow Scan Tv/ Facsimile
  52
Chapter 10 Rejecting Interference

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- If Filter
  53
  - Changing the if Filter Bandwidth
    53
    
    Ssb/ am
    53
    
    Cw/ Fsk
    53
  - If Shift (Ssb/ Cw/ Fsk)
    53
- Dsp Filters
  54
  - Changing the Dsp Filter Bandwidth
    54
    
    Ssb/ Fm/ am
    54
    
    Cw/ Fsk
    54
  - Beat Cancel (Ssb/ Fm/ Am)
    55
  - Noise Reduction (All Modes)
    55
    
    Setting the NR1 Level Adjustment
    55
    
    Settign the NR2 Time Constant
    55
- Noise Blanker
  55
- Digital Noise Limiter (Dnl)
  55
- Dsp Filter for Data Communication (Ssb/ Fm)
  56
- Dsp Rx Monitor
  56
- Pre-Amplifier
  57
- Attenuator
  57
- Cw Reverse
  57
Chapter 11 Memory Features

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- Memory Channels
  58
  - Storing Data in Memory
    58
    
    Simplex Channels
    58
    
    Split-Frequency Channels
    59
  - Memory Recall and Scroll
    59
    
    Memory Recall
    59
    
    Memory Scroll
    60
    
    Temporary Frequency Changes
    60
  - Memory Transfer
    60
    
    Memory \ VFO Transfer
    60
    
    Channel \ Channel Transfer
    60
  - Storing Frequency Ranges
    61
    
    Confirming Start/End Frequencies
    61
    
    Programmable VFO
    62
  - Memory Channel Lockout
    62
  - Erasing Memory Channels
    62
  - Memory Channel Name
    62
- Quick Memory
  63
Chapter 12 Scan

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- Normal Scan
  64
  - Vfo Scan
    64
  - Program Scan
    64
  - Program Scan Partially Slowed
    65
  - Scan Hold
    65
- Memory Scan
  66
  - Scan Resume Method
    66
  - All-Channel Scan
    66
  - Group Scan
    67
    
    Memory Group
    67
    
    Scan Group Select
    67
    
    Performing Group Scan
    67
Chapter 13 Operator Conveniences

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- Antennas
  68
- APO (Auto Power OFF)
  68
- Automatic Antenna Tuner
  68
  - Presetting
    69
  - External Antenna Tuner Type
    69
- Attenuator
  69
- Auto Mode
  69
- Beep Function
  70
- Display
  71
  - Brightness
    71
  - Key Illumination
    71
- Linear Amplifier Control
  71
- Lock Functions
  71
  - Frequency Lock Function
    71
  - Tuning Control Lock Function
    71
- Microphone Pf Keys
  72
- Pf Key
  72
- Rx Dsp Equalizer
  72
  - Equalizing Receiving Audio
    72
- Rx Monitor
  72
- Time-Out Timer
  73
- Transverter
  73
  - Frequency Display
    73
  - Transmission Output Power
    73
- Tx Monitor
  73
- Tx Power
  73
- Tx Tune
  74
  - Transferring Data
    74
  - Receiving Data
    74
- Quick Data Transfer
  75
  - Setting up
    75
    
    Equipment Needed
    75
    
    Connections
    75
  - Using Quick Transfer
    75
- Computer Control
  75
- Voice Guide and Storage Unit (Optional)
  76
  - Recording Messages
    76
  - Message Playback
    77
    
    Checking Messages
    77
    
    Sending Messages
    77
    
    Erasing a Recorded Message
    77
    
    Changing Inter-Message Interval Time
    77
    
    Changing Playback Volume
    77
  - Constant Recording
    77
  - Voice Guide
    78
    
    Voice Guide Announcement Volume
    79
    
    Voice Guide Announcement Speed
    79
- DX Packetcluster Tune
  80
- Sky Command II (K-Type Only)
  81
  - Sky Command II Diagram
    81
  - Preparation
    81
  - Control Operation
    81
  - Using the Th-D7A as a Commander
    82
  - Control Operation
    82
Chapter 14 Connecting Peripheral Equipment

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- Computer
  84
- Compatible Transceiver
  84
- Rtty Operation
  85
- HF/ 50 Mhz LINEAR AMPLIFIER
  85
- Antenna Tuner
  86
- Mcp and Tnc
  86
- DX Packetcluster Tune
  87
- Crossband Repeater
  87
- Sky Command II (K-Type Only)
  88
Chapter 15 Installing Options

89
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting

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- General Information
  91
  - Service
    91
  - Service Note
    91
  - Cleaning
    91
- Backup Battery
  91
- Troubleshooting
  92
- Microprocessor Reset
  96
  - Initial Settings
    96
  - Partial Reset
    96
  - Full Reset
    96
- Demonstration Mode
  96
- Operation Notices
  97
  - DC Power Supply
    97
  - Fan Noises
    97
  - Internal Beats
    97
  - Agc
    97
  - 60 M BAND OPERATION (K-TYPE/ USA ONLY)
    97
Chapter 17 Optional Accessories

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- Optional Accessories
  98
Chapter 18 Specifications

99
- Specifications
  99
Chapter 19 Index

101

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Chapter 2 Your First Qso

Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted

Chapter 4 Operating Basics

Chapter 5 Menu Setup

Chapter 6 Basic Communications

Chapter 7 Enhanced Communications

Chapter 8 Communicating Aids

Chapter 9 Specialized Communications

Chapter 10 Rejecting Interference

Chapter 11 Memory Features

Chapter 12 Scan

Chapter 13 Operator Conveniences

Chapter 14 Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Chapter 15 Installing Options

Chapter 16 Troubleshooting

Chapter 17 Optional Accessories

Chapter 18 Specifications

Chapter 19 Index

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