User manual KENWOOD TS-480

[. . . ] Preface This in-depth manual for the TS-480 was written by the engineers who actually planned and designed the product. It is our hope that this guide will serve to convey the joys of HF and all the benefits of owning and using the TS-480 to whoever reads this guide ­ whether you have already purchased a TS-480, an accomplished operator, thinking of buying a transceiver, or just thinking of taking up Amateur Radio as a hobby. We believe the TS-480 will appeal to everyone. CONTENTS Design Objectives 2 Development Objectives for the TS-480 Series 5 Circuitry 7 TX circuits 7 RX circuitry 13 Auxiliary Features 19 Features of the Built-in DSP 21 Tips28 Structural Features 36 New Option: Voice Guide & Storage Unit (VGS-1) 42 New Option: ARCP-480 (Freeware) 45 New Option: ARHP-10 (Freeware) 51 TS-480HX TS-480SAT 200W output (HF: 200W50MHz: 100W) 100W output (HF: 100W 50MHz: 100W built-in automatic antenna tuner) 2 Design Objectives Determination to create a unique transceiver The concept of a compact HF transceiver first saw the light of day with Kenwood's TS-50. From then on, such equipment has become an essential part of the Amateur Radio world. [. . . ] This is not just for contest CQ machines; it can be used as a simple beacon. Interval time can be adjusted up to a maximum of 60 seconds. Message playback 30 31 32 Repeat playback of voice/CW messages Interval time for #31 31 CW 33 34 Keying priority over playback CW RX pitch / TX sidetone frequency 35 36 37 38 39 40 FSK 41 42 43 FM 44 CW keying weight ratio Reverse CW keying auto weight ratio Bug key function Swap dot & dash paddle position Auto CW TX in SSB mode Define CW tune frequency FSK shift FSK keying polarity FSK tone frequency Mic gain for FM Filter bandwidth for data communications AF input level for data connector AF output level for data connector Without switching off the repeat playback for messages, you can start keying. Select RX pitch frequency between 400Hz and 1000Hz. At the same time, sidetone frequency changes with the pitch frequency. This can be used to zero in on a target signal by matching the sidetone frequency with the RX beat. You can change the AUTO setting for #35. Manual TX can be enabled for dashes only. Swap the paddle position to suit either right-handed or left-handed use. Automatically switch mode to CW transmission by simply operating the paddle. Useful if used in combination with #39, as there is no need to operate the dial to zero in on a target. Standard FSK operating parameters are covered by these menus. You can adjust FM mic gain (3 levels) This enables you to pick the appropriate DSP filter for data communications using the filter switch on the control panel. Adjust input and output levels independently when the TS-480 is connected to a SoundBlasterTM card or other external device. Data 45 communicat ions 46 47 32 PF keys 48 49 50 51 52 Assign PF keys on the control panel Mic PF1 key Mic PF2 key Mic PF3 key Mic PF4 key Split frequency transfer Permit to write #54 to target VFOs TX inhibit COM port communication speed DTS polarity You can assign functions to the PF keys on the control panel as detailed in the separate table. You can assign functions to the PF keys on a multifunction mic as detailed in the separate table. Split frequency transfer TX inhibit 53 54 55 Transfer modes/frequencies between compatible transceivers. Useful when one is being used as a slave receiver. Inhibits TX, which is useful if the transceiver is to be used for RX only as it prevents unintentional transmissions. In data communications this switches the logic for transmission. You should match polarity to the external device you are using. You can select BSY lockout to inhibit transmission when busy. Power can be switched off automatically in the absence of any operations. Select either the mic or the data input for VOX activation. Standby wiring may not be required provided that the method used is compatible with data communications. (Be careful to ensure correct TX delay. ) PC data rate 56 External devices TX inhibit APO 57 58 59 Busy lockout APO (auto power off) function Select input for VOX VOX source 60 33 Functions that can be assigned to PF keys # 060 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Assigned function MENU #0060 Voice1 Voice2 RX monitor RX DSP monitor Main encoder lock SEND key TX tuning LSB/USB toggle CW/FSK toggle FM/AM toggle Use The selected menu item can be called up directly, making this useful for menu functions that you often use. [. . . ] (If you are using a router, try removing it temporarily to see if that makes a difference. ) Check that KNS VOICE is illuminated in the ARCP-480 display. If it is not, recheck your operating system for compatibility and also your network settings (including your ISP service). First check that the host audio is connected properly. Check what audio input method (MIC/EXP-SP or DATA) has been selected for the transceiver on the host side. [. . . ]