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... MT PL SK SI BG RO HR TR ISO3166 B62-1735-50 (K, E) This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries below. INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX....SEL SCAN MODE F.LOCK MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480HX TS-480SAT NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU.
... MT PL SK SI BG RO HR TR ISO3166 B62-1735-50 (K, E) This equipment requires a licence and is intended for use in the countries below. INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX....SEL SCAN MODE F.LOCK MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480HX TS-480SAT NOTIFICATION This equipment complies with the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU.
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...harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to you. These limits are expressly approved in the instruction manual. This equipment generates, uses and can be disposed as household waste. If this equipment. Confirm your car manufacturer and amateur radio equipment dealer for a...interference by the car manufacturer to radio or television reception, which can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to provide reasonable protection against...
...harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to you. These limits are expressly approved in the instruction manual. This equipment generates, uses and can be disposed as household waste. If this equipment. Confirm your car manufacturer and amateur radio equipment dealer for a...interference by the car manufacturer to radio or television reception, which can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to provide reasonable protection against...
Operation Manual
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As you learn how to use this KENWOOD TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver. Consider this transceiver is pursuing "user friendliness". Quantity Accessory Part Number TS-480SAT TS-480HX KEKE Microphone T91-0638-XX 1 1 1 1 DC power cable E30-3489-XX 1 1 2 2 mini DIN plug (6-pin male) E57-0404-XX 1 1...Line filter for Panel L79-1417-XX 1 1 1 1 Portable bracket J29-0705-XX - 1 - 1 Carrying handle K01-0420-XX - 1 - 1 Screw set for the TS-480SAT. THANK YOU THANK YOU Thank you for choosing this transceiver, you will also find that tell you what you are selecting. For example, each time...
As you learn how to use this KENWOOD TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver. Consider this transceiver is pursuing "user friendliness". Quantity Accessory Part Number TS-480SAT TS-480HX KEKE Microphone T91-0638-XX 1 1 1 1 DC power cable E30-3489-XX 1 1 2 2 mini DIN plug (6-pin male) E57-0404-XX 1 1...Line filter for Panel L79-1417-XX 1 1 1 1 Portable bracket J29-0705-XX - 1 - 1 Carrying handle K01-0420-XX - 1 - 1 Screw set for the TS-480SAT. THANK YOU THANK YOU Thank you for choosing this transceiver, you will also find that tell you what you are selecting. For example, each time...
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...the rear of the transceiver and the wall or operating desk shelf. • Do not use volatile solvents such as not to subject yourself to clean the cabinet of moisture. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer for long periods of your vehicle so as alcohol, paint ...this type of work, seek assistance from power lines is one and one-half times the vertical height of qualified personnel in this transceiver using approved methods. b) Objects have a professional technician do accessory installations described in a safe and convenient position inside of time. • Remove...
...the rear of the transceiver and the wall or operating desk shelf. • Do not use volatile solvents such as not to subject yourself to clean the cabinet of moisture. Contact a KENWOOD service station or your dealer for long periods of your vehicle so as alcohol, paint ...this type of work, seek assistance from power lines is one and one-half times the vertical height of qualified personnel in this transceiver using approved methods. b) Objects have a professional technician do accessory installations described in a safe and convenient position inside of time. • Remove...
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... Bandwidth (SSB/ AM 38 TX Equalizer (SSB/ FM/ AM 38 TRANSMIT INHIBIT 38 BUSY LOCKOUT 38 CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING 38 CW BREAK-IN 39 USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN 39 ELECTRONIC KEYER 39 CHANGING KEYING SPEED 39 AUTO WEIGHTING 39 Reverse Keying Weight Ratio 39 BUG KEY...
... Bandwidth (SSB/ AM 38 TX Equalizer (SSB/ FM/ AM 38 TRANSMIT INHIBIT 38 BUSY LOCKOUT 38 CHANGING FREQUENCY WHILE TRANSMITTING 38 CW BREAK-IN 39 USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN 39 ELECTRONIC KEYER 39 CHANGING KEYING SPEED 39 AUTO WEIGHTING 39 Reverse Keying Weight Ratio 39 BUG KEY...
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...Receiving Data 67 COMPUTER CONTROL 68 SETTING UP 68 Equipment Needed 68 Connections 68 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS 68 CONTROLLING THE TS-480 FROM PC 68 REMOTE CONTROLLING THE TS-480 ON THE NETWORK 68 VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE AND STORAGE UNIT (OPTIONAL 68 RECORDING MESSAGES 68 MESSAGE ...Voice Guide Announcement Speed 71 DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE 72 SKY COMMAND II 73 SKY COMMAND II DIAGRAM 73 PREPARATION 73 CONTROL OPERATION 73 USING THE TH-D7A AS A COMMANDER ......... 74 CONTROL OPERATION 74 CHAPTER 14 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER 76 COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER 76 RTTY OPERATION ...
...Receiving Data 67 COMPUTER CONTROL 68 SETTING UP 68 Equipment Needed 68 Connections 68 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS 68 CONTROLLING THE TS-480 FROM PC 68 REMOTE CONTROLLING THE TS-480 ON THE NETWORK 68 VGS-1 VOICE GUIDE AND STORAGE UNIT (OPTIONAL 68 RECORDING MESSAGES 68 MESSAGE ...Voice Guide Announcement Speed 71 DX PACKETCLUSTER TUNE 72 SKY COMMAND II 73 SKY COMMAND II DIAGRAM 73 PREPARATION 73 CONTROL OPERATION 73 USING THE TH-D7A AS A COMMANDER ......... 74 CONTROL OPERATION 74 CHAPTER 14 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT COMPUTER 76 COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVER 76 RTTY OPERATION ...
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... SEMS screws (M4 x 10 mm) 1 For example, install the transceiver under the dash in non-ventilated areas. INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 1 Attach the 2 L-brackets using the 6 supplied SEMS screws (M4 x 10 mm) as not to subject yourself to danger while driving. Tapping screw (5 mm x 16 mm) Flat washer... screws. 3 Attach the Remote Control panel holder to the base with 2 supplied SEMS screws. INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION When you use this transceiver for the transceiver installation to ensure safety. it is simply too dangeous. Stop the car and then perform transceiver configuration.
... SEMS screws (M4 x 10 mm) 1 For example, install the transceiver under the dash in non-ventilated areas. INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 1 Attach the 2 L-brackets using the 6 supplied SEMS screws (M4 x 10 mm) as not to subject yourself to danger while driving. Tapping screw (5 mm x 16 mm) Flat washer... screws. 3 Attach the Remote Control panel holder to the base with 2 supplied SEMS screws. INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION When you use this transceiver for the transceiver installation to ensure safety. it is simply too dangeous. Stop the car and then perform transceiver configuration.
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...◆ Do not use suppressor spark plugs (with one of approximately 41A (20.5A + 20.5A) during transmission or the trasceiver may be used. TS-480HX E-type only ANTENNA CONNECTION In general, HF/ 50 MHz mobile antennas are completed, confirm that the TS-480SAT transceiver draws a peak... current of approximately 20.5 A and the TS-480HX transceiver draws a peak current of the same...
...◆ Do not use suppressor spark plugs (with one of approximately 41A (20.5A + 20.5A) during transmission or the trasceiver may be used. TS-480HX E-type only ANTENNA CONNECTION In general, HF/ 50 MHz mobile antennas are completed, confirm that the TS-480SAT transceiver draws a peak... current of approximately 20.5 A and the TS-480HX transceiver draws a peak current of the same...
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... supply (two 13.8 V/ 20.5 A or single 13.8 V/ 41.0 A DC power supply(s) is required to transmit for the TS-480HX) that must be used for the TS-480HX); 1 INSTALLATION FIXED STATION INSTALLATION When you use the transceiver at the transceiver DC IN connectors must be within 1.0 V DC. ◆ Do not... use different types (length and gauge) of each power supply must be purchased separately. E-type only Fuse (25 A) Red (+) Fuse (25 A) Black (-) Fuse (25 A) Black (-) Red (+) Red (+) 2 1 D13C.8V1 GND AT DC 2 13.8V DC Power supply (20.5 A or more) DC IN 1 DC 13.8 V TS-480SAT...
... supply (two 13.8 V/ 20.5 A or single 13.8 V/ 41.0 A DC power supply(s) is required to transmit for the TS-480HX) that must be used for the TS-480HX); 1 INSTALLATION FIXED STATION INSTALLATION When you use the transceiver at the transceiver DC IN connectors must be within 1.0 V DC. ◆ Do not... use different types (length and gauge) of each power supply must be purchased separately. E-type only Fuse (25 A) Red (+) Fuse (25 A) Black (-) Fuse (25 A) Black (-) Red (+) Red (+) 2 1 D13C.8V1 GND AT DC 2 13.8V DC Power supply (20.5 A or more) DC IN 1 DC 13.8 V TS-480SAT...
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... there is greater than 2.5:1; however, do . For superior communications results, a good RF ground is not efficiently radiating the transceiver's power. Do not use a gas pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as electric shock. All connections must be equipped with your station. After making the... system transmission lines at an entry panel that the SWR is required to consumer products such as possible, for your own transceiver. Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short as stereo receivers and televisions. You may even interfere with a lightning ...
... there is greater than 2.5:1; however, do . For superior communications results, a good RF ground is not efficiently radiating the transceiver's power. Do not use a gas pipe, an electrical conduit, or a plastic water pipe as electric shock. All connections must be equipped with your station. After making the... system transmission lines at an entry panel that the SWR is required to consumer products such as possible, for your own transceiver. Use heavy gauge wire or a copper strap, cut as short as stereo receivers and televisions. You may even interfere with a lightning ...
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...AT DC 2 13.8V Flat-head screw Carrying handle (M4 x 12 mm) FUSES The following fuses are available. Use the supplied short cable (RJ11/ 20 cm) to blow, disconnect the power plug and contact a KENWOOD service center or your dealer for assistance. 1 Remove 7 screws at the bottom of the TX/ RX unit... supplied Portable Bracket, you can also attach the handle as shown if necessary. Two TX/ RX unit positions are used in front position. Fuse Location TS-480HX/ SAT (TX/ RX unit) Supplied DC power cable Fuse Current Rating 4A (For an external antenna tuner) 25 A PADDLE KEY PADDLE KEY COM ...
...AT DC 2 13.8V Flat-head screw Carrying handle (M4 x 12 mm) FUSES The following fuses are available. Use the supplied short cable (RJ11/ 20 cm) to blow, disconnect the power plug and contact a KENWOOD service center or your dealer for assistance. 1 Remove 7 screws at the bottom of the TX/ RX unit... supplied Portable Bracket, you can also attach the handle as shown if necessary. Two TX/ RX unit positions are used in front position. Fuse Location TS-480HX/ SAT (TX/ RX unit) Supplied DC power cable Fuse Current Rating 4A (For an external antenna tuner) 25 A PADDLE KEY PADDLE KEY COM ...
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... PG-4Z cable kit PANEL EXT.SP DATA REMOTE Cable holder Line filter (large) from the PG-4Z cable kit Line filter (small) from the TS-480 To MIC MIC 3 cm PANEL EXT.SP DATA REMOTE COM PADDLE KEY 3 cm To EXT.SP To external speaker 1 cm Line filter (small) from... kit Extension cable (RJ11) from the PG-4Z cable kit External speaker extension cable from the PG-4Z cable kit (when the external speaker is used) Extension adaptor (RJ11) from the PG-4Z cable kit Tapping screw (4 mm x 14 mm) Flat washer Microphone cable RJ45 (8-wire) adaptor Double-sided adhesive tape...
... PG-4Z cable kit PANEL EXT.SP DATA REMOTE Cable holder Line filter (large) from the PG-4Z cable kit Line filter (small) from the TS-480 To MIC MIC 3 cm PANEL EXT.SP DATA REMOTE COM PADDLE KEY 3 cm To EXT.SP To external speaker 1 cm Line filter (small) from... kit Extension cable (RJ11) from the PG-4Z cable kit External speaker extension cable from the PG-4Z cable kit (when the external speaker is used) Extension adaptor (RJ11) from the PG-4Z cable kit Tapping screw (4 mm x 14 mm) Flat washer Microphone cable RJ45 (8-wire) adaptor Double-sided adhesive tape...
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...a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug. ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS TX/ RX UNIT ■ Microphone (MIC) Connect a microphone having a 4 to this jack. Use only external speakers with this jack could damage your hearing. ■ Keys for CW. The high audio output of the TX/ RX unit, there is... connected to 8 Ω (8 Ω nominal). Refer to the "ELECTRONIC KEYER" section {page 39} to use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM condensor-type microphones. ■ External Speaker (EXT.SP) ...
...a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter, 2-conductor (mono) or 3-conductor (stereo) plug. ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS TX/ RX UNIT ■ Microphone (MIC) Connect a microphone having a 4 to this jack. Use only external speakers with this jack could damage your hearing. ■ Keys for CW. The high audio output of the TX/ RX unit, there is... connected to 8 Ω (8 Ω nominal). Refer to the "ELECTRONIC KEYER" section {page 39} to use the MC-44, MC-44DM, MC-45, MC-45E, MC-45DM, MC-45DME, or MC-53DM condensor-type microphones. ■ External Speaker (EXT.SP) ...
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...not hear any stations, you may have selected FM, turn ON the transceiver. • Do not press the switch for communications; The instructions below are using the DC power supply. If you don't understand, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual. t Press [ ]/ [ ] to access each...MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT t y i e Are you ready to give your TS-480HX/ SAT a quick try the transceiver. Note: This section explains only keys and controls required to select VFO A. d e Confirm that the DC power source(s) are...
...not hear any stations, you may have selected FM, turn ON the transceiver. • Do not press the switch for communications; The instructions below are using the DC power supply. If you don't understand, read the detailed explanations given later in this manual. t Press [ ]/ [ ] to access each...MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT t y i e Are you ready to give your TS-480HX/ SAT a quick try the transceiver. Note: This section explains only keys and controls required to select VFO A. d e Confirm that the DC power source(s) are...
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... {page 18} and the following chapters explain all the functions of voice. e Press and hold [AT] to start tuning the antenna tuner (TS-480SAT or TS-480HX with the AT-300 external antenna tuner, the TX output power is trying to 100 watts (AM: 25 watts). y Begin speaking into .... • "ATsT" appears. FM: Skip this step. 9 Press [AT] to your normal tone of this transceiver, starting with the most basic, commonly-used with the AT-300 antenna tuner). • "RtATsT" starts blinking and the LED above the [MODE] key turns red. • Tuning should be completed in...
... {page 18} and the following chapters explain all the functions of voice. e Press and hold [AT] to start tuning the antenna tuner (TS-480SAT or TS-480HX with the AT-300 external antenna tuner, the TX output power is trying to 100 watts (AM: 25 watts). y Begin speaking into .... • "ATsT" appears. FM: Skip this step. 9 Press [AT] to your normal tone of this transceiver, starting with the most basic, commonly-used with the AT-300 antenna tuner). • "RtATsT" starts blinking and the LED above the [MODE] key turns red. • Tuning should be completed in...
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... {page 19}. i PWR/ 4/ TX MONI key Press to this Programmable Function key. GETTING ACQUAINTED REMOTE CONTROL PANEL w e r t q u i o !0 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC 3 REC CH3...}. w PF key You can assign a function to adjust the transmission output power. Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON. t SQL control Used for 1 second, then release it to record the voice messages (the VGS-1 is present on the transceiver {page 18}. Press and hold to select ...
... {page 19}. i PWR/ 4/ TX MONI key Press to this Programmable Function key. GETTING ACQUAINTED REMOTE CONTROL PANEL w e r t q u i o !0 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC 3 REC CH3...}. w PF key You can assign a function to adjust the transmission output power. Press and hold to switch the transceiver power ON. t SQL control Used for 1 second, then release it to record the voice messages (the VGS-1 is present on the transceiver {page 18}. Press and hold to select ...
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... Press to enter Menu mode {page 22}. Press and hold to switch the AGC OFF {page 35}. !6 ENT key Press to enter your desired frequency using the keypad {page 34} or lock out memory channels from , abort, or reset various functions. In CW mode, press to start or stop the Scan... change the level of the Noise Reduction function {page 47}. @0 DNL key Press to turn the MULTI control. 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC 3 REC CH3...
... Press to enter Menu mode {page 22}. Press and hold to switch the AGC OFF {page 35}. !6 ENT key Press to enter your desired frequency using the keypad {page 34} or lock out memory channels from , abort, or reset various functions. In CW mode, press to start or stop the Scan... change the level of the Noise Reduction function {page 47}. @0 DNL key Press to turn the MULTI control. 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC 3 REC CH3...
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... Memory. When both the split-frequency and the frequency lock function are actived, press and hold to enter split-frequency operation which allows you to use different transmission and reception frequencies {page 30}. #3 MULTI control In VFO mode, rotate to step the operating frequency up or down {page 34}. ...3 GETTING ACQUAINTED #8#7 #6 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC...
... Memory. When both the split-frequency and the frequency lock function are actived, press and hold to enter split-frequency operation which allows you to use different transmission and reception frequencies {page 30}. #3 MULTI control In VFO mode, rotate to step the operating frequency up or down {page 34}. ...3 GETTING ACQUAINTED #8#7 #6 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC...
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... 2 optional IF filters are installed and the transceiver selects the secondary IF filter, "NAR 2" appears {page 45}. !4 MHz Appears when the MHz Up/ Down mode using the MULTI control is selected for the operation {page 60}. It also appears when the transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the slow down frequency...
... 2 optional IF filters are installed and the transceiver selects the secondary IF filter, "NAR 2" appears {page 45}. !4 MHz Appears when the MHz Up/ Down mode using the MULTI control is selected for the operation {page 60}. It also appears when the transceiver is scanning the frequencies between the slow down frequency...
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... {pages 35, 37}. #1 tAs "tA" or "As" appears while VFO A is ON {page 61}. @9 The transceiver operating frequency display. In Quick Memory mode, it is used to "9_") {page 55}. @7 Displays a communication mode {page 19}. @8 AUTO Appears when Auto Mode function is selected {pages 18, 30}. While the RIT, XIT or...
... {pages 35, 37}. #1 tAs "tA" or "As" appears while VFO A is ON {page 61}. @9 The transceiver operating frequency display. In Quick Memory mode, it is used to "9_") {page 55}. @7 Displays a communication mode {page 19}. @8 AUTO Appears when Auto Mode function is selected {pages 18, 30}. While the RIT, XIT or...
