Kenwood TS-480HX Manual

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

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CONTENTS
1. Relevant Models ...........................................................................................................2
2. Objectives of this document..........................................................................................2
3. Outline...........................................................................................................................3
3.1. Overall Configuration..............................................................................................3
3.2. Outline of Host Station (Transmitter) Operations ....................................................4
3.3. Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration.................................................................5
3.4. Outline of Remote Station (Operator) Operations...................................................7
3.5. Remote Station (Operator) Configuration ...............................................................8
4. Settings.......................................................................................................................10
4.1. Connecting a Communications Cable...................................................................10
4.2. Connecting an Audio Cable ..................................................................................10
4.3. Transceiver Settings.............................................................................................12
4.4. Setting Transmission Methods for Audio Input to the DATA Connector ................13
4.5. Setting a Broadband Router .................................................................................14
4.6. Software Installation and Settings.........................................................................15
4.7. Windows Firewall Settings....................................................................................16
4.8. Comprehensive Security Software Settings..........................................................16
4.9. Making the Host Station Connection Request Wait Mode ....................................16
4.10. Connecting to the Host Station from the Remote Station....................................16
5. Limitations Caution! ....................................................................................................17
5.1. PC Environment Limitations .................................................................................17
5.2. Network Environment Limitations .........................................................................17
5.3. Program Limitations..............................................................................................17
6. Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................18
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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.
KNS is a system configured using PCs, network environments, ARCP-480 (a Radio
Control Program) (hereinafter called "ARCP-480”), ARHP-10 (a Radio Host Program)
(hereinafter called “ARHP-10”), and ARVP-10 (a VoIP Program) (hereinafter called
“ARVP-10”) for remote control of the TS-480.
Important
To configure the system, knowledge not only of transceivers but also of PCs and
networks is required. JVC KENWOOD Corporation does not offer support for
customer PCs and Networks. Furthermore, for operations relating to actual
transmitting, note that procedures according to the Radio Act are also required.
Operations via networks may be delayed due to unavoidable principles.
Consequently, do not perform operations (such as contests or pile-ups requiring
quick responses) for which delays are likely to be a problem.
Refer to “5. Limitations Caution!” for other limitations.
JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall bear no responsibility for related damage such
as damage caused by missed communications and dialog opportunities due to
incorrect customer settings, nonconformances, or misoperations as a result of
using this document or the ARCP-480, ARHP-10 or ARVP-10 software.
2. Objectives of this document
To supply information to configure a remote control system via a home LAN or internet
using the TS-480, ARCP-480, ARHP-10 and ARVP-10.
The following describes the main elements.
Via Internet
Home LAN
Programs used
ARCP-480 (Operates
transceiver remotely.)
ARHP-10 (Exists between the
ARCP-480 and transceiver, and
control it.)
ARVP-10(Transmits and
receives audio)
ARCP-480 (Operates
transceiver remotely.)
ARHP-10 (Exists between the
ARCP-480 and transceiver, and
control it.)
ARVP-10 (Transmits and
receives audio)
Network
Connection via the internet
(To use the internet, a contract
with a provider is necessary.)
Connection using the home
LAN
IP address used
Global IP address
Local IP address
Application based
on the Radio Act
Application using the internet
Application using the home
LAN

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3. Outline
3.1. Overall Configuration
LAN
Remote Station
(Operator)
Host Station
(Transmitter)
TS-480
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; this is called the "transmitter" in the Radio Act) and a remote station (which
performs the remote operations; this is called the "operator" in the Radio Act). A PC is
connected to both, and the PCs are connected to each other via the network.
The transceiver connected to the PC to which the ARHP-10 has been installed on the host
station is operated using the ARCP-480, which has been installed on the remote station
PC. Furthermore, transmitted and received audio for the transceiver on the host station
can be transmitted and received using the ARVP-10 to and from the microphone and
speaker connected to the PC sound device on the remote station.

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ARCP-480 ARHP-10 TS-480
Remote Station
(Operator)
Host Station
(Transmitter)
Internet
Fig. 3.1.2: Example of a KNS configuration via the internet
The host station and remote station can be installed in any location with a home LAN
connection or internet connection.
3.2. Outline of Host Station (Transmitter) Operations
The host station is configured using a transceiver and a PC connected to the network.
Data signals that control the transceiver are connected to the PC using an RS-232C. The
PC uses its sound function to input and output audio transmitted and received by the
transceiver, and converts them between digital and analog signals.
The ARHP-10 and ARVP-10H are installed on the PC. The ARHP-10 exchanges
transceiver control data signals with the network. The ARVP-10H is a VoIP program and
exchanges audio transmissions with the network.
The ARVP-10 is included with the ARVP-10H for the host station and the ARVP-10R for
the remote station.
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.
The PC is connected to the network, and exchanges transceiver control data signals and
audio transmissions with the "Remote station (operator)" on the network.

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3.3. Host Station (Transmitter) Configuration
Transceiver
TS-480
PC
Sound function
ARHP-10
ARVP-10H
RS-232C
(Transceiver control)
Audio transmission
LAN/WAN
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
performed by connecting the transceiver and PC using an
RS-232C cable. (The transceiver has only one RS-232C
connector (COM connector), so if you are using the
RS-232C connector (COM connector) for KNS operations,
another device cannot be connected.)
Audio
The audio cable is created by the customer.
To exchange audio transmissions, connect the transceiver
DATA connector to the PC sound I/O terminal. For the
transceiver connector specifications, refer to the TS-480
instruction manual, and for the cable creation and
connection methods, refer to "4.2. Connecting an Audio
Cable".
PC
Specifications
CPU and memory:
Minimum values recommended by the operating system.
HDD:
To install both the ARHP-10 and the ARVP-10, a minimum
of approx. 100 MB of free disk space is required. If saving
connection logs, additional memory space is required.
Sound function
To exchange audio transmissions, a sound function is
required.
Sound Blaster 16 or higher is recommended.
For the sound functions in comprehensive chipsets, the
sound transmission may not be exchanged normally in
some cases.

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Network
function
Connects to the home LAN.
To perform KNS operations via the internet, connect to a
network that is connected to the internet.
A wired network is recommended.
Software
Operating
System
Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 or later) (32-bit)
Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit).
ARHP-10
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.
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
LAN
environment
Broadband
router
To implement KNS operations via the internet, a model on
which port forwarding settings are possible using the
following protocol is required to transmit the data signals
that control the transceiver and audio. (See Note 1.)
Protocol: TCP; port No.: 50000 (ARHP-10 default value)
Protocol: UDP; port No.: 33550 (ARVP-10 default value)
Modem
Not specified.
Firewall
To implement KNS operations via the internet, firewall
environments configured using in-house company
networks cannot be used. Use a home LAN environment.
Internet
environment
Provider
To implement KNS operations via the internet:
・A high-speed wired broadband environment using
xDSL, FTTH, or CATV network is required. (1Mbps
min. recommended.)
・A global IP address is required. (See Note 2.)
・The ability to use protocols and ports to transmit the
data signals that control the transceiver and audio is
required.
Protocol: TCP; port No.: 50000 (ARHP-10 default value)
Protocol: UDP; port No.: 33550 (ARVP-10 default value)
For details, contact your internet service provider.
Proxy
A proxy server cannot be used.

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Note 1: Refer to the user’s manual for the broadband router to be used before performing
the settings.
Note 2: KNS operations are possible even if the global IP address is variable, but the IP
address may change with uncertain timing. In such cases, it is necessary to check
and change the IP address of the connected host when connected from a remote
station, which reduces user-friendliness. Consequently, using an environment in
which the host station global IP address is fixed is recommended. Furthermore, if the
global IP address cannot be fixed, using a dynamic DNS service enables operations
in the same way as an environment with a fixed global IP address.
3.4. Outline of Remote Station (Operator) Operations
The remote station is configured using a PC connected to the network, and a microphone
and speaker connected to the PC sound function. The audio transmissions for the host
station transceiver are input and output using the microphone and speaker connected to
the sound function of the remote station PC via the network.
The ARCP-480 and ARVP-10R are installed on the PC. The host station transceiver
connected via the network is controlled by the remote station ARCP-480 operations. The
ARVP-10R is a VoIP program and supplies the transceiver with the transmitted and
received audio of the host station side to the microphone and speaker of the PC of the
remote station side.
The ARVP-10 is included with the ARVP-10H for the host station and the ARVP-10R for
the remote station.
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.

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3.5. Remote Station (Operator) Configuration
PC
Sound function ARCP-480
ARVP-10R
Transmitted audio
Received audio
LAN/Internet
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.
PC
Specifications
CPU and memory:
Minimum values recommended by the operating system.
HDD:
To install both the ARCP-480 and the ARVP-10, a
minimum of approx. 100 MB of free disk space is required.
If saving transceiver settings to data files, or saving keying
logs, additional memory space is required.
Sound function
To exchange audio transmissions, a sound function is
required.
Sound Blaster 16 or higher is recommended.
For the sound functions in comprehensive chipsets, the
sound transmission may not be exchanged normally in
some cases.
Network
function
Connects to the home LAN.
To perform KNS operations via the internet, connect to a
network that is connected to the internet.
A wired network is recommended.
Software
Operating
System
Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 or later) (32-bit)
Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit).

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ARCP-480
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.
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
LAN
environment
Broadband
router
Same as host station.
Modem
Same as host station.
Firewall
Same as host station.
Internet
environment
Provider
Same as host station.
Proxy
Same as host station.