Rich, the cable on the 480 unplugs from both the panel and the main box, it
is 14 feet long so maybe the box could be put close enough to the supply to
work without no extension.  No rf problems here at all using coax and also
450 open wire feeders.  There is a snap on line filter  with the pack which
you can use but I haven't used it.  Ed K7UC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 8:33 AM
Subject: ts480


> Hi Howard and group;
> The 480 is definitely on my wish list when I get some antenna problems
> resolved.  I am wondering, however, if the cable unplugs from the front
> panel and or the radio?  Someone also mentioned a while ago that they were
> having a problem with rf getting into the radio.  Has this been a common
> problem?  Further,  I am using a power supply with a power cord which can
> not be disconnected from the supply.  Does anyone no if you can purchase
> an
> extension cable which would plug into the connector at the end of the cord
> and terminate in the standard kenwood/icom power connector?  The supply
> which is made by icom currently has a power connector which works with
> kenwoods but if I plan to put this radio out of the path, I will need a
> longer power cord.  I am trying to avoid the obvious solution that is just
> cutting off the existing connector and adding more wire.
>
> Finally, since there are lots of 480 users here, the list of manuals on I
> can work this thing doesn't contain any quick start guide or panel
> description for the 480.  After I see the radio I may decide that none is
> necessary but if someone feels inspired and has time a quick start guide
> and
> or panel lay out description would be a nice addition.  I have no patience
> and the manual seems to drag on forever before getting to the real
> substance
> of things.
>
> 73
> Rich
>