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The TS-480HX is a highly portable rig offering 200W output (50MHz: 100W) - making it ideal for both base station and DX' ing applications.
The 100W TS-480SAT is additionally equipped with a built-in automatic antenna tuner.
16-bit AF digital signal processing offers such powerful features as noise reduction, TX/RX equalizer, and AF filters.
Sporting a large amber LCD with backlit keys, the standalone control panel can be positioned anywhere up to 4 metres from the main unit.
include a quad-mixer that provides RX dynamic range in the TS-950 class, PSK31 compatibility, packet cluster tune (with TM-D700E/A), PC-based control, and optional IF filters.
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| Equipped with a twin final section featuring splitter and combiner circuitry, the TS-480HX can provide up to 200 watts RF output (50MHz: 100W) with a DC 13.8V power supply. The TS-480SAT delivers up to 100 watts. |
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| The 200W TS-480HX features two power terminals (DC1, DC2) for
separate supply to each half of the twin final section; voltage balance is optimized
to ensure stable output. This arrangement allows for use of two PS-53 power supplies
or a single 41A power source. |
 When used for extended periods, the heat build-up inside a compact transceiver can be a serious concern, reducing its working life. But the components in the heavy-duty TS-480HX/SAT are designed to withstand heat. What is more, it is equipped with a die-cast aluminium chassis and twin fans for enhanced cooling efficiency. And since the control panel is separate from the main unit, the fans are able to generate a powerful airflow from front to back. As a result, you can rely on this transceiver to transmit continuously for 30 minutes* without having to power down. |
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| *This figure is supplied for reference purposes only and depends on there being an ambient temperature of 25° C, antenna SWR of 1.2 or less, and nothing to obstruct the air flow generated by the cooling fans. | ||
A quad-mixer provides RX dynamic range equivalent to that of the TS-950 class (at 50 kHz separation).
There is a full range of CW features, including auto tune. When in SSB mode, a simple key-press will switch automatically to CW – very handy for 50MHz operations, especially if combined with slow scan. Another convenient feature is the ability to record three different messages for quick transmission during contests. You can choose between full and semi-break-in; for the former the delay time between key release and active receive mode can be set for between 50ms and 1000ms in 50ms steps. Other CW features include pitch control (400-1000Hz), side tone monitor with 10-step volume setting, an electronic keyer, microphone paddle mode and CW reverse mode.
| Optionally available for more intense operations are 500Hz and 270Hz band CW narrow IF filters (YF-107C, YF-107CN), as well as a 1.8kHz band
SSB narrow IF filter (YF-107SN). Any two of these IF filters can be installed inside the transceiver. |
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| Thanks to a 16-bit digital signal processor offering double-precision arithmetic operations (equivalent to 32-bit processing), a 100MHz clock and 16-bit A/D & D/A converters, the TS-480HX/SAT offers many powerful features. | |
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| With three level settings, the DNL is highly effective in removing even the
pulse noise that cannot be eliminated with conventional analogue circuitry and
noise blankers. For extra clarity, however, it can be used in conjunction with
a noise blanker, which removes pulse noise at the IF stage. |
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| DSP will also cancel out multiple beats falling within the AF filter range. Choose BC1 to remove weak and/or continuous beat interference, or BC2 to handle intermittent beat, like that of a CW signal. | |
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| NR1 is a line enhanced filter with 10 level settings (including
auto) – great for extracting a target signal. A good choice for CW operations
is NR2(SPAC), adjustable in 2ms increments (2~20ms); it can suppress noise at
the same frequency as the target signal, allowing it to pull a weak target signal
out from the surrounding noise. |
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| The equalizer offers flat (default), high boost (2 types), Formant pass, bass
boost (2 types), conventional and user* settings, separately for transmit and
receive. |
| *Configurable using the ARCP-480 radio control program. |
| Slope tune can be used to move the target signal away from noise
using hi-cut and low-cut filters (SSB, FM and AM), while Width allows adjustment
of the passband to avoid adjacent noise (CW/FSK). |
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Audio quality during transmit can be adjusted to suit by switching between two passband settings (500-2500Hz and the default 300-2700Hz).
Available for SSB, FM and AM transmission, the speech processor enhances the clarity of messages for the receiving station. Input/output levels can be finely adjusted (0~100).
This feature uses DSP to automatically zero in on a target frequency during CW operations. It is also RIT compatible.
| The automatic antenna tuner inside the TS-480SAT – with presets for quick band changes – covers all amateur bands 1.8MHz to 54MHz. | |
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| Outdoor use is facilitated by DC 13.8V operation and compact dimensions: the 3.2kg main unit measures 179mm (W) x 61mm (H) x 258mm (D)*, while the 0.5kg control panel is 180mm (W) x 75mm (H) x 37mm (D)*. |
| *Projections not included. |
| The large, standalone LCD control panel – featuring its own 6.6cm speaker (2W max. output) – can be freely positioned up to 4 metres from the main unit. The supplied tabletop panel bracket is convenient when using the transceiver at home on a desk, while the mobile panel bracket is ideal for mounting in a car. The panel can be snapped into place or removed from a bracket instantly. It also features 34 keys, each with backlighting to enhance operating ease. | |
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| Attractive backlighting of the LCD and keys facilitates operation at night. |
Included among the many scan functions are program scan, memory scan, group scan, slow scan, subtone scan and CTCSS scan.
Clear identification is possible for the 100 memory channels with up to 8 alphanumeric characters each.
The ARCP-480 radio control program* enables PC-based control of all transceiver functions,as well as the customizing of TX/RX equalizer curves. *Free software download>> |
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The TS-480HX/SAT can be connected directly to a computer for the increasingly popular PSK31 mode. It also offers the following convenient features:
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Separate adjustment of AF input/output levels (10 steps) |
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Choice of centre frequency (1000Hz or 1500Hz) |
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Adjustable AF DSP filter bandwidth (7 steps) |
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Selectable CW narrow IF filters (if installed) |
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TX with VOX function (no need for a PTT control line) |
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Microphone muting during PTT operation via the data terminal |
The VGS-1 voice guide and storage unit can serve two important roles: vocal confirmation of frequency, key operation, etc., and recording/playback of messages received by the transceiver. A total of 90 seconds (3 x 30 seconds) can be recorded and stored in Flash ROM for playback and transmission. Additionally, a convenient constant record function means you can always play back the last 30 seconds of reception for confirmation. |
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Transverter display function (up to 999.9999 MHz) | |
Wide/Narrow deviation selection (FM TX) |
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Direct Frequency Entry | |
CTCSS (42 subtone frequencies) |
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1750Hz Tone | |
TX Monitor |
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5W Minimum RF Output for QRP Operating | |
FSK Reverse |
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Noise Blanker | |
Packet Cluster Tune with TM-D700E/A* |
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Auto Power Off | |
Time-out Timer |
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*Frequency data received by the TM-D700E/A (version G2.0 and later) can be transferred to the TS-480 via RS-232C cable (not supplied). |
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YF-107C 500Hz CW Filter |
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YF-107CN 270Hz CW Narrow Filter |
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YF-107SN 1.8KHz SSB Narrow Filter |
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PG-4Z Panel Extension Cable Kit (4 metres) |
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| PG-20 DC Cable (7 metres) |
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HS-6 Headphones |
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LF-30A Low-pass Filter (for TS-480SAT) |
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MC-43S Hand Microphone (requires MJ-88) |
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MC-47 Hand Microphone (requires MJ-88) |
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| MC-60A Deluxe Desktop Microphone (requires MJ-88) |
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MJ-88 Microphone Connection Cord |
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PS-53 Heavy-duty Power Supply (22.5A) |
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SP-23 External Speaker |
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SP-50B Mobile Speaker |
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ARCP-480 Radio Control Program Free software download>> |
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ARHP-10 Radio Host Program Free software download>> |
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*1 Voltage differential between DC1 and DC2 is within 1V.
*2 Two power sources each of more than 20.5A or a single 41A source (20.5 + 20.5A) required.
These specifications are guaranteed for Amateur Bands only.
Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancement in development.
For this reason, specifications may be changed without notice.
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Updated 04/02/16 (C) 2005 KENWOOD Corporation