Kenwood TS-480HX Operation Manual - Page 28

4 OPERATING BASICS MULTI-FUNCTION METER The multi-function meter measures the parameters in the table below. The S-meter scale appears when the transceiver is in reception mode, and the PWR meter appears when it is in transmission mode. Each time you press [MTR/ CLR], it cycles between the ALC, SWR, and COMP meters. Peak readings for the S-meter, ALC, SWR, COMP, and PWR functions are held momentarily. HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC 3 REC CH3 6 DELAY KEY 9 PROC ENT DNL NAR NR FIL BC CW.T STEP SG.SEL FINE SCAN MODE F.LOCK MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT TRANSMITTING For voice communications, press and hold Mic [PTT], then speak into the microphone in your normal tone of voice. When you finish speaking, release Mic [PTT] to receive. To transmit CW, press [VOX/ 8] to switch the Break-in function ON. "VOX" appears. Close the key or keyer paddle. Connect a key or keyer paddle {pages 7, 15}, then select CW using [MODE] {page 19}. HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT 1 REC 2 REC 3 REC CH1 CH2 CH3 AF SQL 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY PWR MIC KEY 7 8 9 NB/T VOX PROC CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC ENT DNL NAR NR FIL BC STEP FINE CW.T SG.SEL SCAN MODE F.LOCK MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT Multi-function meter Meter What Is Measured? S Strength of received signals PWR Transmission output power ALC Automatic level control status SWR Antenna system standing wave ratio COMP Speech compression level when using the Speech Processor {page 37} Note: ◆ The COMP meter functions only when the Speech Processor is ON for SSB, FM, or AM mode. ◆ Peak Hold readings cannot be deactivated. ◆ The S-meter responds differently in FM mode, compared to other modes. This is not a malfunction. For a detailed explanation on transmitting, refer to "BASIC COMMUNICATIONS", beginning on page 27. SELECTING TRANSMISSION POWER It is wise to select a lower transmission power if communication is still reliable. This lowers the risk of interfering with others on the band. When operating from battery power, selecting a lower transmission power allows you more operating time before recharging is necessary. This transceiver allows you to change the transmission power even while transmitting. 1 Press [PWR/ 4/ TX MONI]. • The current transmission power appears. 4 HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT AF SQL 1 REC 2 REC CH1 CH2 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G PWR MIC 7 8 NB/T VOX CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC 3 REC CH3 6 DELAY KEY 9 PROC ENT DNL NAR NR FIL BC CW.T STEP SG.SEL FINE SCAN MODE F.LOCK MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT 2 Turn the MULTI control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power. HF/50MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER TS-480 PF ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE AT 1 REC 2 REC 3 REC CH1 CH2 CH3 AF SQL 4 TX MONI 5 RF.G 6 DELAY PWR MIC KEY 7 8 9 NB/T VOX PROC CLR 0 OFF MTR AGC ENT DNL NAR NR FIL BC STEP FINE CW.T SG.SEL SCAN MODE F.LOCK MENU MHz CL XIT RIT M.IN QMI M VFO QMR M/V A / B SPLIT A=B TF-SET MULTI IF SHIFT • The selectable range differs, depending on the transceiver model, the current band, and the mode. 3 Press [PWR/ 4/ TX MONI] to complete the setting. Note: You may access Menu No. 21, and select "on" to change the step size from 5 W to 1 W {page 65}. 20