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Kenwood TS-480HX Setting Manual

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TS-480HX/SAT
KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND
SYSTEM Setting Manual　
© April/10/2015

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  • Page 1 TS-480HX/SAT KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM Setting Manual　 © April/10/2015...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    However, there is a possibility of misprints and of descriptions that may cause misunderstanding. JVC KENWOOD Corporation bears absolutely no responsibility for damages arising thereof. JVC KENWOOD Corporation may revise and amend the product information described in this document without notice. JVC KENWOOD Corporation bears absolutely no responsibility for damages arising thereof.

  • Page 3: Relevant Models

    1. Relevant Models This operations guide is for the TS-480 series (TS-480HX and TS-480SAT). Using the TS-480 series (hereinafter called "TS-480") and KENWOOD NETWORK COMMAND SYSTEM (hereinafter called "KNS") enables transceiver operations by remote control using a home LAN or the internet.

  • Page 4: Outline

    3. Outline 3.1. Overall Configuration TS-480 Remote Station Host Station (Operator) (Transmitter) Fig. 3.1.1: Example of a home LAN configuration (In this diagram, the modem, router, and hub have been omitted.) As shown in the diagram, the configuration uses a host station (where the transceiver is installed;...

  • Page 5: Outline Of Host Station (Transmitter) Operations

    ARVP-10. Refer to the VoIP software for details. Support for selecting, installing, and operating VoIP software is not available from JVC KENWOOD Corporation. The PC is connected to the network, and exchanges transceiver control data signals and audio transmissions with the "Remote station (operator)" on the network.

  • Page 6: Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration

    3.3. Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration LAN/WAN RS-232C (Transceiver control) ARHP-10 Transceiver TS-480 ARVP-10H Sound function Audio transmission Transceiver TS-480 The TS-480 transceiver is supported. The ARCP-480 and ARHP-10 are specialized for the TS-480, thus other transceivers cannot be used to configure the system. Connection RS-232C Controls that change the frequency or mode are...
  • Page 7 This software controls the transceivers. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods. Download the software from the download page, and install it onto the PC. http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_d ownload.html ARVP-10 This software exchanges audio transmissions. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods.

  • Page 8: Outline Of Remote Station (Operator) Operations

    For audio transmissions, this can replace it with general purpose VoIP software as well as the ARVP-10. Refer to the VoIP software for details. Support for selecting, installing, and operating VoIP software is not available from JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

  • Page 9: Remote Station (Operator) Configuration

    3.5. Remote Station (Operator) Configuration LAN/Internet Transmitted audio ARCP-480 Sound function ARVP-10R Received audio Connection Audio To exchange audio transmissions, connect the microphone and speaker, or a headset to the PC sound function. Use products compatible with the sound function used.
  • Page 10 This software remote controls the transceivers. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods. Download the software from the download page, and install it onto the PC. http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_d ownload.html ARVP-10 This software exchanges audio transmissions. Refer to the software help for the settings and operation methods.

  • Page 11: Settings

    4. Settings 4.1. Connecting a Communications Cable Connect the host station PC and TS-480 using an RS-232C cable. Note: The RS-232C cable is sold separately. Purchase them from a commercial retailer. Connect the PC and TS-480 using the RS-232C straight cable (9 pin to 9 pin). 4.2.
  • Page 12 Connect the PC sound functions and audio cable with reference to the following diagram. Fig. 4.2.2: Connecting audio cables...

  • Page 13: Transceiver Settings

    4.3. Transceiver Settings Make the settings required to implement KNS operations using transceivers. ● Data VOX settings With the TS-480, VOX functions can be implemented using audio input to the DATA connector, but to prevent unintentional transmission during KNS operations, turn OFF the function using the menu settings.

  • Page 14: Setting Transmission Methods For Audio Input To The Data Connector

    ● Timeout timer settings During KNS operations, control data signals are transmitted using the network. Consequently, if normal network operations are disabled for any reason, control of the transceiver will also be disabled. Use the following menu to set the functions to stop transmitting automatically after a fixed period if control should be disabled while transmitting.

  • Page 15: Setting A Broadband Router

     For the broadband router settings, refer to the broadband router user’s manual.  Incorrect broadband router settings may stop the network or enable illegal external access to the network. Take thorough precautions when changing the settings.  JVC KENWOOD Corporation does not offer support for customer PCs and networks.

  • Page 16: Software Installation And Settings

    Install the software required for KNS operations on the host station PC and the remote station PC, and then perform the required settings. ● Host station PC Download and install the ARHP-10 onto the PC from the Kenwood website: http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html Make the COM port settings used to connect to the TS-480, network settings, optional settings, and user settings by selecting the "Control"...

  • Page 17: Windows Firewall Settings

    4.7. Windows Firewall Settings With the host station PC, receiving connections from networks and the internet using the ARHP-10 and ARVP-10 are blocked by the Windows firewall. When blocked, KNS operations are disabled, so remove the block. Reference: Add the ARHP-10 and ARVP-10H to "exceptions" using the Windows firewall settings to release the block.

  • Page 18: Limitations Caution

    5. Limitations Caution! 5.1. PC Environment Limitations Check that the ARCP-480, ARHP-10, and ARVP-10 operations use Windows Vista SP2 or later, Windows 7 SP1 or later, Windows 8 RTM or later, or Windows 8.1 RTM or later. Earlier versions and other operating systems are not supported. Use the operating systems described above for both the host and remote stations.

  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    6. Frequently Asked Questions This section introduces questions that have been asked to date, and subjects verified by JVC KENWOOD Corporation. Question Answer Installation When using a network connection When using a network connection via via the internet, is KNS disabled...
  • Page 20 Question Answer Installation On the former website, there was a With the ARCP-480 and ARHP-10 specified router type. Is this no combination, there were cases where longer the case? sound did not pass depending on the type of router and Windows update. Because this problem cannot be settled on the application software side, we developed the new ARVP-10 and...
  • Page 21 Question Answer Internet Cannot operate the transceiver. Check that connections to websites and Cannot connect to the host station. your internet mail server are still possible. Check the host station IP address, ID, and password. If there are no problems, check the following.
  • Page 22 Question Answer Operating When attempting a KNS Add ARHP-10 and ARVP-10 to the System connection, a warning message Windows firewall exceptions. may be displayed by the Windows. Operations Why can't I use the ARCP-990? The ARCP-990 is for the TS-990S only. Use the ARCP-480 with the TS-480.
  • Page 23 Question Answer Operations There are so many limitations. Can Although different from normal this system operate? operations, considerably practical operations are possible in ordinary communications. There may be some initial confusion over the standby timing until you are familiar with the specific delays via the network.
  • Page 24 Question Answer Operations When time passes, sounds do not With the ARCP-480 and ARHP-10 pass. combination, there were cases where when they combined some broadband routers, the phenomenon that sounds did not pass when time stood occurred. Because this problem cannot be settled on the application software side, we developed the new ARVP-10 and decided to accommodate it by offering...
  • Page 25 Question Answer Operations Cannot exchange the audio Refer to the ARVP-10 help, and check transmission correctly between the the settings. remote station and the host station. Check that a default device has been specified for the PC speakers, microphone, or headset currently in use, using the Windows sound settings on the remote station PC.
  • Page 26 (Supplement): FAQ: Explaining the Internet "Cannot operate transceiver" Modem Broadband Router Internet Fig. 1 As shown in Fig. 1, even though only one broadband router (BBR) is visible on the network, in reality there are two. (Duplex router phenomenon.) There are multiple modems with built-in BBR functions, so when connecting such a modem as described above, there must not be two BBR paths connecting the PC to the internet.

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