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Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]>
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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}.

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