Kenwood TS-480 Menus . TS-480 menus Group # Function Use 00 Brightness of display backlighting (5 levels, including OFF) You can adjust brightness to suit the ambient lighting level. Turning backlighting off reduces power consumption by about 30mA. Operator interface 01 Key illumination ON/OFF Turning illumination off reduces power consumption by about 30mA. 02 Auto mode Mode can be changed automatically depending on frequency. This is more convenient than setting VFO A to CW and VFO B to USB. 03 Tuning control adjustment rate By reducing the adjustment rate, you can make it easier to tune. 04 Frequency step for the main encoder in FM mode You can change frequency with the main encoder in the same way that you can change channels. 05 Frequency rounding for the MULTI control With this switched OFF, if you accidentally change frequency with the MULTI control, you can return to the original frequency. Tuning 06 Frequency step size for BC band When ON, frequency step size is 9kHz. When OFF, step size is determined by the STEP value. The factory setting for US models is OFF; for other markets ON is the default. Memory channels 07 Temporarily change memory frequency Switch ON to operate a frequency in memory without transferring it to a VFO. 08 Program slow scan Useful for 50MHz scanning. 09 Program slow scan setting You can choose how much to slow the scan. 10 Program scan hold You can pause the scan for 5 seconds, a handy way to avoid missing a signal. Scan functions 11 Scan resume method You can switch between time-operated and carrier-operated scan resume to suit your purpose. 12 Beep output level You can adjust this to suit your preference. 13 Sidetone volume For full break-in, it is easier to hear the sidetone if you raise this volume. 14 VGS-1 message playback volume You can check what has been recorded. 15 VGS-1 announcement volume Switch this OFF if you do not need announcements while working the radio. Volume adjustment 16 VGS-1 announcement speed You can adjust this to suit your preference. 17 RX IF filters Use CW IF filter for SSB reception This is useful for PSK31 operations. 18 DSP RX equalizer You can adjust frequency characteristics during reception. Select the position that best suits your external speaker/headphones. DSP equalizers 19 DSP TX equalizer As with #18, this is not as versatile as a dedicated graphic equalizer, but it is useful for tailoring TX frequency characteristics to match your mic and voice. DSP TX filters 20 DSP TX filter bandwidth As this is AF DSP, it is not as versatile as IF DSP, but it can be used to remove low frequencies during transmit. Fine-tuning TX output 21 TX power output control You can choose between a 5W step and a 1W step. Useful for fine adjustment of output when using a linear amp. TX control 22 Time-out timer This automatically terminates transmission after a set time. Useful as a failsafe for network (KNS) operations. 23 Frequency when using transverter You can change the frequency displayed by the transceiver to the operating frequency of the Transverter. Unlike the TS-570, you can set any frequency. Transverter 24 Output power adjustment for transverter Transverter output is fixed at 5W for the TS-570, but with the TS-480 you can choose output freely (within the transmitter’s capability). 25 TX hold when internal AT completes tuning After completion of tuning, there is still approximately 10W of output, so this is useful if you want to go on to tune the linear amp. 26 In-line AT while receiving The internal antenna tuner can also be used during RX. Depending on conditions, sensitivity can vary by enough to see a change in the S-meter. It can also reduce low-frequency interference. Antenna tuner 27 External AT control method If you own an AT-300, you can connect it to the TS-480; however, operation is limited by the capabilities of the AT-300. 28 Linear amp control for HF band Linear amp 29 Linear amp control for 50MHz band You can control the linear amp independently for the HF and 50MHz bands. And if the amp is not compatible with full break-in, you can add in a delay for the TX attack. 30 VGS-1 constant recording With the VGS-1 Voice Guide and storage unit installed, you can engage constant record for the RX signal. Maximum playback time is 30 seconds. 31 Repeat playback of voice/CW messages This is not just for contest CQ machines; it can be used as a simple beacon. Message playback 32 Interval time for #31 Interval time can be adjusted up to a maximum of 60 seconds. 33 Keying priority over playback Without switching off the repeat 32 playback for messages, you can start keying. 34 CW RX pitch / TX sidetone frequency 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. 35 CW keying weight ratio Change the dot/dash weight ratio. This is usually set to AUTO. 36 Reverse CW keying auto weight ratio You can change the AUTO setting for #35. 37 Bug key function Manual TX can be enabled for dashes only. 38 Swap dot & dash paddle position Swap the paddle position to suit either right-handed or left-handed use. 39 Auto CW TX in SSB mode Automatically switch mode to CW transmission by simply operating the paddle. CW 40 Define CW tune frequency Useful if used in combination with #39, as there is no need to operate the dial to zero in on a target. 41 FSK shift 42 FSK keying polarity FSK 43 FSK tone frequency Standard FSK operating parameters are covered by these menus. FM 44 Mic gain for FM You can adjust FM mic gain (3 levels) 45 Filter bandwidth for data communications This enables you to pick the appropriate DSP filter for data communications using the filter switch on the control panel. 46 AF input level for data connector Data communications 47 AF output level for data connector Adjust input and output levels independently when the TS-480 is connected to a SoundBlaster™ card or other external device. 48 Assign PF keys on the control panel You can assign functions to the PF keys on the control panel as detailed in the separate table. 49 Mic PF1 key 50 Mic PF2 key 51 Mic PF3 key PF keys 52 Mic PF4 key You can assign functions to the PF keys on a multifunction mic as detailed in the separate table. 53 Split frequency transfer Split frequency transfer 54 Permit to write #54 to target VFOs Transfer modes/frequencies between compatible transceivers. Useful when one is being used as a slave receiver. TX inhibit 55 TX inhibit Inhibits TX, which is useful if the transceiver is to be used for RX only as it prevents unintentional transmissions. 56 PC data rate COM port communication speed Select 4800~115200bps. External devices 57 DTS polarity In data communications this switches the logic for transmission. You should match polarity to the external device you are using. 58 TX inhibit Busy lockout You can select BSY lockout to inhibit transmission when busy. 59 APO APO (auto power off) function Power can be switched off automatically in the absence of any operations. 60 VOX source Select input for VOX 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.) 34 . Functions that can be assigned to PF keys # Assigned function Use 0~60 MENU #00~60 The selected menu item can be called up directly, making this useful for menu functions that you often use. 61 Voice1 In addition to the automatic Voice Guide, you can have frequency and other displayed data read out when you press a PF key. 62 Voice2 S-meter reading is read out when you press a PF key. 63 RX monitor The squelch can be forced open for as long as the PF key is depressed. Useful for monitoring when setting CTCSS, etc. 64 RX DSP monitor The TS-480 will receive using the widest passband available in that mode for as long as the PF key is depressed. This is a quick way to check on nearby interference. 65 Main encoder lock You can lock the main encoder. This prevents unintentional operation of the encoder when the transceiver is being used in a vehicle. 66 SEND key There is no SEND key on the control panel, but this role can be assigned to a PF key. 67 TX tuning Irrespective of the current operating mode and power, this function allows you to transmit a continuous carrier at a fixed output. Useful for configuring external devices. 68 LSB/USB toggle Toggle between LSB and USB when LSB (USB) is displayed. 69 CW/FSK toggle Toggle between CW and FSK when CW (FSK) is displayed. 70 FM/AM toggle Toggle between FM and AM when FM (AM) is displayed. 35 71 TF-SET 72 Q MR 73 Q MI 74 SPLIT 75 A/B 76 M/V 77 A=B 78 SCAN 79 M >V 80 M.IN 81 CW TUNE 82 CH1 83 CH2 84 CH3 85 FINE 86 CLR 87 MTR 88 MHz 89 ANT ½ 90 NB 91 NR 92 BC 93 DNL You can assign a function you often use to a PF key on the mic. Also, a function defined by pressing the key for 1 second can be called up instantly. For example, if you find yourself frequently switching between antennas, you can save time if you assign a panel PF key to ANT ½. 99 OFF No function is assigned to the PF key. . Making menus easier to use Menu switching There are so many different menu selections and parameters to choose from that it is impossible to remember them all. Consequently, the menu system can be a little inconvenient when you need to change several settings at once. To solve this problem, the TS-480 offers two sets of menus: A and B. Switching between these can greatly simplify operations – for example, when switching from DX to local, from regular to data communications, or from fixed station to mobile operations. Quick menu The TS-480 offers many menu functions. If you know which functions you use most of the time, you can arrange for other functions to be hidden when selections are displayed. 36 . ================================================================================ **Disclaimer:** This guide is volunteer-submitted and provided "as is" without warranty. Use caution and verify all information before proceeding. "I Can Work This Thing" assumes no responsibility for accuracy, safety, or any damage/injury resulting from use. For complex or dangerous procedures, consult qualified professionals. Report issues or suggestions to https://icanworkthisthing.com ================================================================================