[Kenwood] TS-480

[Rick Markey, KN3C]

John,

I bought one to replace my TS-50 in a mobile installation.  There was 
nothing wrong with my trusty TS-50; it just wouldn't fit in my new truck. 
 The remote head was the ideal solution for my new mobile installation.

Frankly, I love it.  I bought the HX version since I use a screwdriver and 
don't need the tuner.  As a mobile rig, it's great.  The noise blanker and 
Dynamic Noise Limiter take care of the ignition noise from my truck very 
well.  The extra 100W comes in handy, especially on 75M.  The receiver is 
certainly sensitive enough.  I don't have any accessory filters, and don't 
operate CW mobile, so can't comment on the CW performance.  One thing I 
don't like is the tuning knob.  It could be heavier for my taste.  The 
TS-50 had a better feel.  I don't use the DSP noise reduction.  I think it 
has a negative effect on the intelligibility on SSB.  I prefer to use my 
Clear Speech DSP speaker instead.  It does noise reduction and beat 
cancellation automatically.  You have to select Noise Reduction or Beat 
Cancel on the 480.  You can have both, but they really affect the received 
audio negatively.  I keep the Clear Speech turned on all the time.

I don't think I'd like it as a fixed station rig because of the separate 
control head.  I think that's a stupid arrangement for a fixed rig, but 
that's just my opinion.   I've had absolutely no problem with the rig and 
have had it about a year.  It lives in my vehicle which means it's 
subjected to extreme temperature variations.  As a mobile rig, I'd 
recommend it to anyone.

de Rick, KN3C



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From: 	John L Merrill[SMTP:jmerrill1 at adelphia.net]
Sent: 	Friday, May 27, 2005 19:15
To: 	Kenwood
Subject: 	[Kenwood] TS-480

Anyone got any comments on this radio good or bad?

John N1JM
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