Tom,

Here is a good link for anyone with kenwood gear to keep handy:

http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html

Firmware and memory programs are here,  just go down the page to the 
480.   I didn't realize that later firmware gave a wider range for the 
tuner.   Latest firmware is Nov. 2008, so mine which was purchased last 
year should be ok.

I did notice that the tuner on the 480 seemed a bit better than the one 
in the 2000, but I use external tuners anyway, so no big deal.

I'm sure the cable you have is all you need, but have no idea as to 
procedure.

Good luck, if you smell smoke just keep going since it can't get any worse.

Steve KW3A


On 2/1/2011 10:52 PM, tom behler wrote:
>      Howard:
>
> Where do you get that TS480 firmware upgrade, and what do I need to
> interface the computer with the rig?
>
> I have a straight-through serial cable that I use for a rig-control
> interface with the N3FJP logging software.
>
> Is that all I'd need?
>
> 73 from Tom behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard Kaufman"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 10:47 PM
> Subject: Re: I hope to have HF capability soon to join in the Cross Country
> net.
>
>
> If you have the latest ts-480 firmware upgrade, I think it is version 104
> you should get a 6-1 range on the internal tuner.
>