Steve
Much thanks for the key chart, A.S., WA7FXB
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From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: TS-480 coming soon!


> Here is the key chart for anyone who wants it.  73, Steve KW3A
> Key Chart TS 480 by KF5UB
>
> GETTING ACQUAINTED
>
> REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
> (Note this is the main control panel)
> (Diagram here of remote control panel)
> 1 number pointing to power button (top left)
> 2 number pointing to PF key (second down on left)
> 3 number pointing to ANT 1/2 ATT/PRE key (third down on left)
> 4 number pointing to AT key (fourth down on left)
> 5 number pointing to SQL ring (around knob on bottom left)
> 6 number pointing to AF knob (bottom left knob)
> 7 number pointing to the 1, 2,and 3 keys on DTMF keypad
> 8 number pointing to the 4 key on DTMF keypad
> 9 number pointing to the 5 key on DTMF keypad 10 number pointing to the 6
> key on DTMF keypad
> 11 number pointing to the 7 key on DTMF keypad
> 12 number pointing to the 8 key on DTMF keypad
> 13 number pointing to the 9 key on DTMF keypad
>
> 1 [<!>] (POWER) switch
> Press and hold briefly to switch the transceiver power ON. Press again to
> switch the power OFF {page 18}.
>
> 2 PF key
> You can assign a function to this Programmable Function key. The default
> function is VOICE1.
> To use the Voice Guide and Storage functions, the optional VGS-1 is 
> required
> {page 64}.
>
> 3 ATT/PRE/ ANT1/2 key
> Press to cycle between receiver attenuator ON, preamplifier ON and OFF
> {pages 49, 61}.
> Press and hold for 1 second, then release it to select either ANT 1 or ANT 
> 2
> {page 60}.
>
> 4 AT
> Press to activate the internal antenna tuner {page 60} or an external
> antenna tuner. Press and hold to start tuning the automatic antenna tuner.
>
> 5 SQL control (outer ring of lower left knob) Used for muting 
> ("squelching")
> the speaker, the headphones and the AF output on DATA (8-pin mini DIN
> connector) when no receive signal is present on the transceiver {page 19}.
>
> 6 AF control (inner knob of lower left set) Turn to adjust the audio 
> volume
> on the transceiver {page 18}.
>
> 7 CH1/ 1/ REC, CH2/ 2/ REC, CH3/ 3/ REC key Press to play back the CW or
> voice messages (the VGS-1 is required) {page 40}. Press and hold to record
> the voice messages (the VGS-1 is required) {page 68} or CW messages that 
> are
> associated with the internal electronic keyer {page 40}.
>
> 8 PWR/ 4/ TX MONI key
> Press to adjust the transmission output power.
> Press and hold to adjust the volume
> of the transmission signal monitor
> function {page 65}.
>
> 9 MIC/ 5/ RF.G key
> Press to adjust the microphone gain {page 27}.
> While the Speech Processor function is ON, press to adjust the Speech
> Processor output level {page 37}. Press and hold to adjust the receiver RF
> gain {page 18}.
>
> 10 KEY/ 6/ DELAY key
> Press to adjust the internal electronic keyer speed. Press and hold to
> adjust the VOX delay time {page 36} or Break-in time (Full Break-in/ Semi
> Break-in
> time) for CW mode {page 39}.
>
> 11 NB/T/7 key
> Press to switch the Noise Blanker ON or OFF. Press and hold to adjust the
> Noise Blanker level {page 47}. In FM mode, press to turn the Tone function
> ON or OFF {page 32}. Press and hold to select a sub- audible tone for the
> Tone funtion {page 32}.
>
> 12 VOX/ 8 key
> In voice mode, press to turn the VOX
> (VoiceOperated Transmit) function ON or OFF {page 36}. In CW mode, press 
> to
> turn the Break-in function ON or OFF {page 39}. Press and hold to adjust 
> the
> microphone input gain for VOX operation.
> The VOX icon appears when the VOX (Voice)/ Break- in (CW) function is
> active.
>
> 13 PROC/ 9 key
> Press to turn the Speech Processor ON or OFF {page 37}. Press and hold to
> adjust the Speech Processor input level. The PROC icon appears (on visual
> display) when the Speech Processor function is ON.
>
>
> 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
>
> (Diagram here of control panel)
> 14 number pointing to the * key on DTMF keypad
> 15 number pointing to the 0 key on DTMF keypad
> 16 number pointing to the # key on DTMF keypad
> 17 number pointing to the key to the right of # key on DTMF keypad
> 18 number pointing to the key to the right of 17 key
> 19 number pointing to the key to the right of 6 key on DTMF keypad 20 
> number
> pointing to the key to the right of 3 key on DTMF keypad
> 21 number pointing to the key to the right of 9 key on DTMF keypad
> 22 number pointing to the 6 key on DTMF keypad
> 23 number pointing to the (visual) LED above 24 key
> 24 number pointing to the top key to left of main tuning knob
> 25 number pointing to the middle key to the left of main tuning knob
> 26 number pointing to the bottom key to the left of main tuning knob
> 27 number pointing to the lever on bottom of main tuning knob
> 28 number pointing to the main tuning knob
>
> 14 MTR/ CLR key
> Press to select the meter scales {page 20} or exit from, abort, or reset
> various functions. Press and hold to clear memory channels {page 54}.
>
> 15 AGC/ 0/ OFF key
> Press to toggle the fast or slow response time for the Automatic Gain
> Control (AGC).
> Press and hold to switch the AGC OFF {page 35}.
>
> 16 ENT key
> Press to enter your desired frequency using the keypad {page 34} or lock 
> out
> memory channels from the scan list {page 54}.
>
> 17 FINE/ STEP key
> Press to activate the Fine tuning function to allow more precise tuning
> {page 35}. Press and hold to select the frequency step size for the MULTI
> control {page 34}.
>
> 18 SCAN/ SG.SEL key
> Press to start or stop the Scan function {page 56}. Press and hold to 
> select
> a Scan group {page 59}.
>
> 19 NR key
> Press to select the DSP Noise Reduction function, NR1, NR2 or OFF {page 
> 47}.
> When the Noise Reduction function is turned ON, press and hold key to 
> change
> the parameter of the Noise Reduction function {page 47}.
>
> 20 DNL key
> Press to turn the DNL (Digital Noise Limiter) function ON or OFF. The 
> "DNL"
> icon appears when it is ON. (Visua) Press and hold the key to change the
> level of DNL function {page 47}.
>
> 21 FIL/NAR key
> Press to configure the low-cut and high-cut filter frequency for the DSP
> filter (AF). Press and hold to select the narrow IF filter if available
> {page 45}.
>
> 22 BC/ CW.T key
> Press to select the DSP Beat Cancel funtion, BC1 (Beat Cancel 1), BC2 
> (Beat
> Cancel 2) or OFF {page 47}. In CW mode, press to start the Auto Zerobeat 
> in
> CW mode {page 29}.
>
> 23 LED
> Lights red when the transceiver is transmitting, lights green when the
> transceiver is receiving signals, and turns OFF when the transceiver mutes
> with the squelch function.
>
> 24 MODE key
> Press to change the operating mode pair. There are
> 4 pairs: USB/LSB, CW/CWR, FSK/FSR,
> and AM/FM. Press and hold for a second to toggle the mode within each 
> pair:
> USB <-> LSB, CW <-> CWR, FSK <-> FSR, or AM <-> FM {page 19}.
>
> 25 MENU/F.LOCK key
> Press to enter Menu mode {page 22}. Press and hold to activate the 
> Frequency
> Lock function {page 63}.
>
> 26 MHz key
> Press to turn the MHz Up/ Down function ON or OFF.
> The MHz digit increases or decreases
> when you turn the MULTI control. Press and hold to change the Increment/
> decrement step value {page 34}.
>
> 27 Tuning control torque adjustment lever The lever behind the Tuning
> control adjusts the control torque level; turn clockwise for light torque 
> or
> counterclockwise for heavy torque.
>
> 28 Tuning control
> Turn to select the desired frequency {page 19}.
> Use the convenient finger-tip
> cavity for continuous tuning.
>
>
> 3 GETTING ACQUAINTED
>
> 29 QMI/M.IN key
> Press to store data to the Quick Memory. Press and hold to store the 
> current
> operating frequencies and other data to the Memory channel.
>
>
> 30.  QMRI M~VFO key
> Press to recall data from the Quick Memory {page 55}. Press and hold to
> transfer the Memory Channel frequencies and other data to the VFO.
>
> 31.  A/B I M/V key Press to select either VFO A or VFO B {page 18}.
> Press and hold to toggle
> between Memory and VFO modes.
>
>
> 32.  A = B and SPLIT operation key
> Press to duplicate the data in the currently selected VFO to the other VFO
> {page 35}. Press and hold to enter split- frequency operation which allows
> you to use different transmission and reception frequencies {page 3D}.
>
> 33.  MULTI control knob--
> In VFO mode, rotate to step the operating frequency up or down {page 34}.
> In Memory Channel mode, rotate to select a Memory Channel {page 51}.
> Also, used for selecting Menu numbers when accessing the Menu mode {page 
> 22}
> and as a selector to choose settings for various functions activated by
> Remote Control panel keys.
>
> 34.  IF SHIFT control knob--Rotate to shift the center frequency of the IF
> passband either lower or higher, to remove interference {page 45}.
>
> 35.  ~,1 .A.. key--Normally, press to step through all the Amateur radio
> bands consecutively {page 19}. Also used to make selections from the Menu
> {page 22} and to check the Start and End frequencies of the Scan function
> {page 53}. When both the split- frequency and the frequency lock function
> are actived, press and hold to perform the TF-SET function {page 3D}.
>
>
> 36.  RIT/XIT Clear key--Press to clear the RIT or XIT frequency to zero
> {pages 35, 37}.
>
> 37.  XIT key--Press to turn the XIT (Transmit Incremental
> Tuning) function ON or OFF {page
> 37}. When the XIT function is ON, the
> XIT icon appears.
>
> 38.  RIT key--Press to turn the RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function 
> ON
> or OFF {page 35}. When the RIT function is ON, the RIT icon appears.
>
>
> 39.  RIT/XIT control knob--When the RITI XIT function is ON, turn to 
> adjust
> the offset frequency. The RITI XIT offset frequency appears on the
> sub-display {pages 35, 37}.
>