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