Ameritron  told me it was a software issue in that A.R.I  500 Interface

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> On Apr 25, 2015, at 7:50 AM, Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Neil,
> 
> After our conversation on last night's Echolink/allstar net, I posted 
> your quandry to the TS-480 list.   I only get this list in digest form 
> (once a day) so if something else comes in tomorrow, I'll send it along
> 
> If it only turns out to be a  cable thing, perhaps this guy can help 
> (well reviewed on e-ham):
> 
> http://www.myhamcables.com/main/page_home.html
> 
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> [TS-480] Digest Number 2687
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> 2 Messages
> Digest #2687
> 1a
> Ameritron ARI-500 with TS-480SAT
> by "Steve Forst"
> 1b
> Re: Ameritron ARI-500 with TS-480SAT
> by "Perry K4PWO" k4pwo
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> 1a
> Ameritron ARI-500 with TS-480SAT
> Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:22 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
> "Steve Forst"
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm posting this for a friend who has an Ameritron ALS-1300 (not the new
> ALS-1306). He has been told by Ameritron that the optional ARI-500
> band decoder which allows auto band switching will not work with the
> 480. Has anyone figured out a way to make this combo work properly?
> 
> 73, Steve KW3A
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> 1b
> Re: Ameritron ARI-500 with TS-480SAT
> Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:58 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
> "Perry K4PWO" k4pwo
> That's funny... if you look at the manual for the ARI-500 it 
> specifically shows the TS-480 hookup in the Kenwood section. I wonder if 
> he was talking to
> the custodian instead of a tech.
> HI! Anyway, if it works with the Kenwood TS-2000 it should work with the 
> TS-480. The only difference is the type plug used for the amp keying on 
> the '480.
> Maybe that's the issue, Ameritron doesn't have the cable and you'll have 
> to make your own.
> 
> Perry K4PWO
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> 73, Steve KW3A