TS-480HX/TS-480SAT

HF/50MHz All-Mode Transceiver

KENWOOD
NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM
with Voice over Internet Protocol capability
DX Distinction
— Creative Concept, Elegant Engineering
❚ 200W output (50MHz: 100W) DC 13.8V ❚ Separate LCD control panel with speaker:
operation: The TS-480HX is a highly versatile Sporting a large amber LCD with backlit keys,
rig offering 200W output (50MHz: 100W) — the standalone control panel can be positioned
making it ideal for both base station and DX’ing anywhere up to 13 feet or 4 meters from the
applications. main unit.
❚ 100W model: The 100W TS-480SAT is ❚ Continuous RX: 500kHz (VFO: 30kHz) to 60MHz
additionally equipped with a built-in automatic
❚ TX covers all Amateur bands 1.8MHz to 50MHz
antenna tuner.
❚ Other features include a quad-mixer that provides
❚ TX/RX AF DSP: 16-bit AF digital signal processing
RX dynamic range in the TS-950 class, PSK31
offers such powerful features as noise reduction,
compatibility, packet cluster tune (with TM-D700A),
TX/RX equalizer, and AF filters.
PC-based control, and optional IF filters.
Tailor-made for DX’ing, the new TS-480HX HF transceiver raises the bar on mobile

performance. Despite its compact dimensions, it delivers an astonishing punch: 200W with

a DC 13.8V supply. Yet its separate control panel is perfect for base station use.

Sharing virtually all the same powerful features is the 100W TS-480SAT, except that it boasts

a built-in antenna tuner. Whichever model you choose, you can be sure of enjoying the best

of both worlds — first-rate communications at home and on the trail.

200W

TS-480HX
HF/50MHz All-Mode Transceiver

TS-480HX TS-480SAT
200W Model 100W Model
with Built-in Automatic Antenna Tunner
TS-480SAT
 One Rig to Rule Them All
— Kenwood Engineering at Its Finest
As a go-anywhere HF/50MHz all-mode transceiver, Kenwood’s
new TS-480HX/SAT is well ahead of the pack when it comes to advanced
electronic engineering, convenient features and ease of operation.

EXCELLENT POWER AND aluminum chassis and twin fans for

PERFORMANCE enhanced cooling efficiency.
And since the control panel is
❚ High RF power output separate from the main
Equipped with a twin final section featuring splitter and unit, the fans are able to
combiner circuitry, the TS-480HX can provide up to generate a powerful air-
200 watts RF output (50MHz: 100W) with a DC 13.8V flow from front to back.
power supply. The TS-480SAT delivers up to 100 watts. As a result, you can rely on
this transceiver to transmit
Twin final section
continuously for 30 minutes* without
100W having to power down.
*This figure is supplied for reference purposes only and depends on there being an ambient temperature
of 25º C, antenna SWR of 1.2 or less, and nothing to obstruct the air flow generated by the cooling fans.
Splitter Combiner 200W

❚ RX dynamic range
100W A quad-mixer provides RX dynamic range equivalent to
that of the TS-950 class (at 50 kHz separation).

❚ Separate Power Sources ❚ CW support

The 200W TS-480HX features two power terminals (DC1, There is a full range of CW features, including auto
DC2) for separate supply to each half of the twin final tune. When in SSB mode, a simple key-press will switch
section; voltage balance is optimized to ensure stable out- automatically to CW. Another convenient feature is
put. This arrangement allows for use of two PS-53 power the ability to record three different messages for quick
supplies or a single 41A power source. transmission during contests. You can choose between
full and semi-break-in; for the former the delay time
❚ Twin cooling fans between key release and active receive mode can be
When used for extended periods, the heat build-up set for between 50ms and 1000ms in 50ms steps.
inside a compact transceiver can be a serious concern, Other CW features include pitch control (400-1000Hz),
reducing its working life. But the components in the side tone monitor with 10-step volume setting, an
heavy-duty TS-480HX/SAT are designed to withstand electronic keyer, microphone paddle mode and CW
heat. What is more, it is equipped with a die-cast reverse mode.
The TS-480HX features
two power terminals
for the twin final
section.

The TS-480SAT is
equipped with a built-in
automatic antenna tuner.

❚ IF filters (option) ❚ Beat cancel (SSB/AM only)

Optionally available for DSP will also cancel out AF filter
more intense operations multiple beats falling Unwanted
are 500Hz and 270Hz within the AF filter range. beat

band CW narrow IF filters Choose BC1 to remove

(YF-107C, YF-107CN), weak and/or continuous
as well as a 1.8kHz band beat interference, or BC2
Target signal
SSB narrow IF filter to handle intermittent
(YF-107SN). Any two of beat, like that of a CW
these IF filters can be installed inside the transceiver. signal.

❚ Noise reduction Filter is configured to lift out

the target signal.
AF DIGITAL SIGNAL NR1 is a line enhanced Adaptive
filter

PROCESSING (TX/RX) filter with 10 level settings

(including auto) — great
Thanks to a 16-bit digital signal processor offering for extracting a target
double-precision arithmetic operations (equivalent signal. A good choice for Target signal
to 32-bit processing), a CW operations is NR2
NR1
100MHz clock and 16- (SPAC), adjustable in 2ms
bit A/D & D/A convert- increments (2~20ms); Target signal is extracted from
surrounding noise.
ers, the TS-480HX/SAT it can suppress noise at
offers many powerful the same frequency as
features. the target signal, allowing
it to pull a weak target
❚ Digital noise limiter (DNL) signal out from the
With three level settings, the DNL is highly effective in surrounding noise.
removing even the pulse noise that cannot be eliminated NR2
with conventional analog circuitry and noise blankers. For ❚ TX/RX equalizer
extra clarity, however, it can be used in conjunction with a The equalizer offers flat (default), high boost (2 types),
noise blanker, which removes pulse noise at the IF stage. formant pass, bass boost (2 types), conventional and
Pulse noise Pulse noise removed
user* settings, separately for transmit and receive.
*Configurable using the ARCP-480 radio control program.
 ENHANCED OPERATING EASE
❚ Built-in automatic antenna tuner
(TS-480SAT)
The automatic antenna
tuner inside the
TS-480SAT — with
❚ AF filters presets for quick band
Slope tune can be used to move the target signal changes — covers all
away from noise using hi-cut and low-cut filters (SSB, amateur bands 1.8MHz
FM and AM), while Width allows adjustment of the to 54MHz.
pass-band to avoid adjacent noise (CW/FSK).
❚ Emphasis on portability
LOW cut HI cut Width Outdoor use is facilitated by DC 13.8V operation and com-
Target signal pact dimensions: the 7.05lbs. (3.2kg) main unit measures
Target signal
7-1/16" x 2-3/8" x 10-3/16" (179 X 61 X 258 mm)(W X
H X D)*, while the 1.1lbs. (0.5kg) control panel is 7-1/16"
x 2-15/16" x 1-7/16" (180 X 75 X 37 mm)(W X H X D)*
*Projections not included.

Slope Tune Width

❚ Separate LCD control panel with speaker
❚ TX filter The large, standalone LCD control panel — featuring its
Audio quality during transmit can be adjusted to suit by own 2-5/8" (6.6cm) speaker (2W max. output) — can be
switching between two passband settings (500-2500Hz freely positioned up to13 feet (4 meters) from the main
and the default 300-2700Hz). unit. The supplied tabletop panel bracket is convenient
when using the transceiver
❚ Speech processor at home on a desk, while
Available for SSB, FM and AM transmission, the speech the mobile panel bracket is
processor enhances the clarity of messages for the ideal for mounting in a car.
receiving station. Input/output levels can be finely The panel can be snapped
adjusted (0~100). into place or removed
from a bracket instantly.
❚ CW auto tune
It also features 34 keys,
This feature uses DSP to automatically zero in on a
each with backlighting to
target frequency during CW operations. It is also RIT
enhance operating ease.
compatible.

External terminals
Control panel Ext. speaker Data Linear amp remote RS-232C for PC ANT2 ANT1 Ext. antenna tuner
(6-pin modular) (1/8" or (6-pin mini DIN) (8-pin mini DIN) or split operations
3.5 mm dia.) (9-pin DSUB)

Microphone
(8-pin modular)

■ Main unit (front) ■ Main unit (rear)*

DC2
Paddle Key Ground DC1 (TS-480HX only)
(1/8" or 3.5 mm dia.) (1/8" or 3.5 mm dia.)
*The TS-480SAT is equipped with a single fan.
 Attractive backlighting of
the LCD and keys facilitates
operation at night.

❚ Memory Name function ❚ Voice guide & storage unit (option)

Clear identification is possible for the 100 memory The VGS-1 voice guide and storage unit can serve two
channels with up to 8 alphanumeric characters each. important roles: vocal confirmation of frequency, key
operation, etc., and recording/playback of messages
❚ Multiple scan functions
received by the transceiver. A total of 90 seconds (3 x
Included among the many scan functions are program
30 seconds) can be recorded and stored in Flash ROM
scan, memory scan, group scan, subtone scan and
for playback and transmis-
CTCSS scan.
sion. Additionally, a conve-
❚ PC-based control nient constant record
The ARCP-480 radio function means you can
control program (freely always play back the last
downloadable from the 30 seconds of reception
Kenwood web site)* for confirmation.
enables PC-based control
of all transceiver functions, ❚ Other Features
as well as the customizing • Transverter display function (up to 999.9999 MHz)
of TX/RX equalizer curves. *http://www.kenwood.net • Wide/Narrow deviation selection (FM TX)
• Direct Frequency Entry
❚ PSK31 compatible (SSB/FM) • CTCSS (42 subtone frequencies)
The TS-480HX/SAT can be connected directly to a com- • 1750Hz Tone
puter for the increasingly popular PSK31 mode. It also • TX Monitor
offers the following convenient features: • 5W Minimum RF Output for QRP Operating
• FSK Reverse
• Separate adjustment of AF input/output levels (10 steps)
• Noise Blanker
• Choice of center frequency (1000Hz or 1500Hz) • Packet Cluster Tune with TM-D700A*
• Adjustable AF DSP filter bandwidth (7 steps) • Cross-Band-Repeater(HF, VHF) with TM-D700A
• Selectable CW narrow IF filters (if installed) • Auto Power Off
• TX with VOX function (no need for a PTT control line) • Time-out Timer
• Microphone muting during PTT operation via the *Frequency data received by the TM-D700A (version G2.0 and later)
can be transferred to the TS-480 via RS-232C cable (not supplied).
data terminal

Kenwood Network Command System

6-pin
DIN AF out ARHP-10 ARCP-480
Mic in
INTERNET Mic & Speaker
RS-232C
TS-480HX/SAT
■ Host Station ■ Remote Station

Using the ARHP-10 radio host program*, you can even *Internet-linked operation and/or remote control of Amateur Radio products is subject to local licensing and
legislation in the country of use. Ensure that you operate within the terms of your license at all times.
control the transceiver remotely over a LAN or via the Internet. To use ARHP-10 requires global IP; any questions regarding IP addresses should be directed to your provider.
The Kenwood Network Command System further enables VoIP A computer running Windows® 2000/XP and equipped with a microphone and speakers (or headphones) is
(Voice over Internet Protocol) applications. required for VoIP.
 Options
❚ SO-3 ❚ PG-4Z ❚ MC-43S ❚ PS-53 ❚ ARCP-480
TCXO Panel Extension Cable Hand Microphone Heavy-duty Radio Control Program
Kit (4 meters) (requires MJ-88) Power Supply (available free for downloading
(22.5A) from the Kenwood website:
www.kenwood.net)
❚ MC-47
❚ YF-107C Hand Microphone
500Hz CW Filter ❚ PG-20 (requires MJ-88)
DC Cable ❚ SP-23
(7 meters) External Speaker

❚ YF-107CN ❚ MC-60A
Deluxe Desktop ❚ ARHP-10
270Hz CW ❚ HS-6 Microphone ❚ SP-50B Radio Host Program
Narrow Filter Headphones Mobile Speaker (available free for downloading
(requires MJ-88)
from the Kenwood website:
www.kenwood.net)

❚ YF-107SN ❚ LF-30A ❚ MJ-88 ❚ VGS-1

1.8KHz SSB Low-pass Filter Microphone Voice Guide &
Narrow Filter (for TS-480SAT) Connection Cord Storage Unit

Not all accessories may be available. Please contact dealers for details.

Specifications
TS-480HX TS-480SAT TS-480HX TS-480SAT
GENERAL TRANSMITTER
Transmitter Frequency Range 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6m bands RF Output Power
Receiver Frequency Range 0.5 – 30MHz, 50 – 54MHz HF (AM) 200W (50W) 100W (25W)
(VFO: Continuous 30kHz – 60MHz) 50MHz (AM) 100W (25W) 100W (25W)
Mode SSB (J3E), CW (A1A), FSK (F1B), FM (F3E), AM (A3E) Modulation: SSB / FM / AM Balanced / Phase / Low Power
Power Requirements DC1: 13.8V±15% DC13.8V±15% Maximum Frequency Deviation: Wide / Narrow Less than ±5kHz / Less than ±2.5kHz
DC 2: 13.8V±15%*1 Spurious Radiation: HF / 50MHz Less than -50dB / Less than -60dB
Current Drain Carrier Suppression More than 40dB (SSB)
Transmit DC1: Less than 20.5A; Less than 20.5A Unwanted Sideband Suppression More than 40dB (SSB)
DC 2: Less than 20.5A*2 Transmit Frequency Response 400 – 2600Hz (within -6dB)
Standby Less than 1.5A Less than 1.5A XIT Variable Range ±9.99kHz
Operating Temperature -20°C – +60°C Antenna Tuner Matching Range (1.9MHz – 50MHz) — 16.7 – 150Ω
Frequency Stability RECEIVER
Main unit Within ±5ppm (-20°C – +60°C) Circuitry
Within ±10ppm (-10°C – +50°C) SSB, CW, AM, FSK Double superheterodyne
With optional SO-3 attached Within ±0.5ppm (-20°C – +60°C) FM Triple superheterodyne
Within ±1.0ppm (-10°C – +50°C) Intermediate Frequency: 1st IF / 2nd IF / 3rd IF 73.095MHz / 10.695MHz / 455kHz (FM only)
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω Sensitivity
Microphone Impedance 600 Ω SSB / CW / FSK (S/N 10dB) Less than 4µV (0.5 – 1.705MHz)
Grounding Method Negative ground Less than 0.2µV (1.705 – 24.5MHz)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Less than 0.13µV (24.5 – 30MHz)
Main unit: without / with projections 7-1/16" x 2-3/8" x 10-3/16" (179 x 61 x 258 mm) / Less than 0.13µV (50 – 54MHz)
7-1/16" x 2-3/4" x 10-15/16" (179 x 69.5 x 278 mm) AM (S/N 10dB) Less than 31.6µV (0.5 – 1.705MHz)
Panel: without / with projections 7-1/16" x 2-15/16" x 1-7/16" (180 x 75 x 37mm) / Less than 2µV (1.705 – 24.5MHz)
7-3/16" x 3-1/16" x 2-11/16"(183 x 78 x 68mm) Less than 1.3µV (24.5 – 30MHz)
Weight (approx.) 8.15lbs: Main unit 7.05lbs/Panel 1.1lbs (3.7kg: Main unit 3.2kg / Panel 0.5kg) Less than 1.3µV (50 – 54MHz)
*1
Voltage differential between DC1 and DC 2 is within 1V. FM 12dB SINAD Less than 0.22µV (28 – 30MHz)
*2
Two power sources each of more than 20.5A or a single 41A source (20.5 + 20.5A) required. Less than 0.22µV (50 – 54MHz)
These specifications are guaranteed for Amateur Bands only. Squelch Sensitivity
Kenwood follows a policy of continuous advancement in development. SSB /CW /FSK /AM Less than 18µV (0.5 – 1.705MHz)
For this reason, specifications may be changed without notice. Less than 1.8µV (1.8 – 30MHz)
Less than 1.1µV (50 – 54MHz)
FM Less than 0.2µV (28 – 30MHz)
Less than 0.2µV (50 – 54MHz)
Image Rejection Ratio More than 70dB
IF Rejection Ratio More than 70dB
Selectivity
SSB /CW /FSK More than 2.4kHz (-6dB), Less than 4.4kHz (-60dB)
AM More than 5.0kHz (-6dB), Less than 40kHz (-60dB)
FM More than 12.0kHz (-6dB), Less than 25.0kHz (-50dB)
RIT Variable Range ±9.99kHz
Beat Elimination More than 40dB (1kHz)
Audio Output Power More than 2.0W (8 Ω, 10% distortion)

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