INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 CL XIT PF ANT 1/2 RIT ATT/PRE AT 1 REC 2 REC 3 REC M.IN CH1 CH2 CH3 DNL QMI TF-SET NAR MODE AF SQL 46TX MONI5 RF.G DELAY M VFO IF F.LOCK MULTI SHIFT PWR MIC KEY NR FIL QMR 7 8 9 MENU M/V NB/T VOX PROC BC CW.T A / B SPLIT CLR 0 OFF STEP SG.SEL MHz A=B MTR AGC ENT FINE SCAN HF/ 50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480HX TS-480SAT © B62-1735-20 (K, E) 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 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. maximum transmission output power for the mobile Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful operation will vary. The maximum transmission interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to output power is usually specified by the car operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or manufacturer to avoid interference with other electric modification is made. devices used in the vehicle. Consult your car manufacturer and amateur radio equipment dealer for the requirements and installation. INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer for technical assistance. THANK YOU THANK YOU SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you for choosing this KENWOOD TS-480HX/ After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the SAT transceiver. It has been developed by a team of items listed in the table below. We recommend you engineers determined to continue the tradition of keep the box and packing materials in case you need excellence and innovation in KENWOOD to repack the transceiver in the future. transceivers. Quantity This transceiver features a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit to process AF signals. By taking Accessory Part Number TS-480SAT TS-480HX maximum advantage of DSP technology, the TS-480HX/ SAT transceiver gives you enhanced K E K E interference reduction capabilities and improves the quality of audio. You will notice the differences when MXicrophone T91-0638-X 1111 you fight QRM and QRN. As you learn how to use DXC power cable E30-3489-X 1122 this transceiver, you will also find that KENWOOD is mini DIN plug E57-0404-XX 1111 pursuing “user friendliness”. For example, each time (6-pin male) you change the Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see mini DIN plug scrolling messages on the display that tell you what E57-0405-XX 1111 (8-pin male) you are selecting. Modular cable E30-3488-XX 1111 Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically (RJ-11 4 m) sophisticated and some features may be new to you. Modular cable Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from E30-3500-XX –1–1 (RJ-11 20 cm) the designers. Allow the manual to guide you through the learning process now, then act as a reference in FXuse (25 A) F05-2531-X 1122 the coming years. FXuse (4 A) F06-4027-X 1111 Screw Set for N99-2035-XX 1111 brackets (A) FEATURES LX-bracket J29-0706-X 2222 • All mode operation from HF to 50 MHz amateur PXanel holder J29-0663-X 1212 radio band Panel bracket J29-0707-XX 1111 • Separate Remote Control panel for mobile (mobile) operation Panel bracket J09-0409-XX 1111 • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit (base) Line filter with a • Adjustable DSP filter frequencies L79-1408-XX –1–2 retaining band •A built-in Antenna Tuner for the HF/ 50 MHz band Line filter for (TS-480SAT) L79-1417-XX 1111 Panel • 200 watts✽1 output power (SSB, CW, FSK, FM) and 50 watts✽2 output power (AM) for the PXortable bracket J29-0705-X –1–1 TS-480HX. CXarrying handle K01-0420-X –1–1 ✽1 50 MHz: 100 watts Screw set for ✽2 50 MHz: 25 watts Portable bracket N99-2041-XX –1–1 • 100 watts output power (SSB, CW, FSK, FM) and (B) 25 watts output power (AM) for the TS-480SAT. BE62-1735-XX 1111 BF62-1750-XX –1–1 Instruction BS62-1752-XX –1–1 Manual BG62-1736-XX –1–1 BI62-1751-XX –1–1 BD62-1753-XX –1–1 Schematic/ B52-0619-XX 1–1– Block Diagrams B52-0620-XX W–arranty card 1111 i THANK YOU MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL The models listed below are covered by this manual. TS-480HX : HF/ 50 MHz All mode Transceiver (200 watts✽1 output power: SSB, CW, FSK, FM/ 50 watts✽2 output power: AM) ✽1 50 MHz: 100 watts ✽2 50 MHz: 25 watts TS-480SAT: HF/ 50 MHz All mode Transceiver with Automatic Antenna Tuner (100 watts output power: SSB, CW, FSK, FM/ 25 watts output power: AM) MARKET CODES K-type : The Americas E-type : Europe/ General The market code is shown on the carton box. Refer to the specifications {page 91} for information on the available operating frequencies. WRITING CONVENTIONS FOLLOWED The writing conventions described below have been followed to simplify instructions and avoid unnecessary repetition. Instruction What to Do Press [KEY].ePress and releas KEY. Press Press KEY1 momentarily, release [KEY1], [KEY2]. KEY1, then press KEY2. Press Press and hold KEY down for a [)KEY] (1 s . second and then release KEY. Press and hold KEY1 down, then press KEY2. If there are more Press than two keys, press and hold [KEY1]+[KEY2]. down each key in turn until the final key has been pressed. With the transceiver OFF, press Press and hold KEY, then switch ON [KEY]+[ ]. the transceiver power by pressing [ ] (POWER). ii PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following precautions to prevent • Locate the transceiver away from heat sources fire, personal injury, and transceiver damage: such as a radiator, stove, amplifier or other • Connect the transceiver only to a power source devices that produce substantial amounts of heat. described in this manual or as marked on the • Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint transceiver itself. thinner, gasoline or benzene to clean the cabinet • Route all power cables safely. Ensure the power of the transceiver. Use a clean cloth with warm cables can neither be stepped upon nor pinched water or a mild detergent. by items placed near or against the cables. Pay • Disconnect the input power cable from the power particular attention to locations near AC source when the transceiver is not used for long receptacles, AC outlet strips, and points of entry to periods of time. the transceiver. • Remove the transceiver’s enclosure only to do •Take care not to drop objects or spill liquid into the accessory installations described in this manual or transceiver through enclosure openings. Metal accessory manuals. Follow provided instructions objects, such as hairpins or needles, inserted into carefully, to avoid electrical shocks. If unfamiliar the transceiver may contact voltages resulting in with this type of work, seek assistance from an serious electrical shocks. Never permit children to experienced individual, or have a professional insert any objects into the transceiver. technician do the task. • Do not attempt to defeat methods used for • Enlist the services of qualified personnel in the grounding and electrical polarization in the following cases: transceiver, particularly involving the power input a) The power supply or plug is damaged. cable. b) Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the • Adequately ground all outdoor antennas for this transceiver. transceiver using approved methods. Grounding helps protect against voltage surges caused by c) The transceiver has been exposed to rain. lightning. It also reduces the chance of a build-up d) The transceiver is operating abnormally or of static charge. performance has seriously degraded. e) The transceiver has been dropped or the EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING enclosure damaged. • Do not attempt to perform any kind of ANTENNA configuration or menu setup configuration while LEAD IN driving your car. GROUND WIRE CLAMP • Do not wear headphones while driving. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT • Install the transceiver in a safe and convenient position inside of your vehicle so as not to subject GROUNDING CONDUCTORS yourself to danger while driving. Consult your car dealer for the transceiver installation to ensure GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE safety. EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE • HF/ 50 MHz mobile antennas are larger and SYSTEM heavier than VHF/ UHF antennas. Therefore, use a strong and rigid mount to safety and securely •Minimum recommended distance for an outdoor install the HF/ 50 MHz mobile antenna.