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TS-480HX

HF/6m Base/Mobile Transceiver (200 watts/no ATU)

TS-480HX

Key Features

200 Watt RF Output (50 MHz = 100 W)
16-Bit AF DSP and Equalization - TX/RX
Separate LCD Control Head with Built-In Speaker
Continuous RX - 30 kHz to 60 MHz
Built-In PSK31 Compatibility
Built-In Computer COM Port
Built-In CW Auto-Tune Function
Optional Mechanical IF Filters

Amateur HF Specifications

HF Output Power200 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 50 W AM
50 MHz RF Output Power100 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 25 W AM
5 W Minimum Output for QRP operationYes
Antenna Impedance - 50 OhmYes
Microphone Impedance - 600 OhmYes
Dimensions - Main UnitW x H x D = 179 x 61 x 258 mm without projections
Dimensions - Head UnitW x H x D = 180 x 75 x 37 mm without projections
Weight - Main Unit3.2 kg
Weight - Head Unit0.5 kg
Operating Temperature-20 °C to + 60 °C
Frequency StabilityMain Unit = within ± 5ppm -20 °C to +60 °C
ModesSSB (J3E), CW (A1A), FSK (F1B), FM (F3E), AM (A3E)
Transmitter ModulationSSB/FM/AM = Balanced/Phase/Low Power
Transmitter Maximum Frequency DeviationWide/Narrow = Less than ±5 kHz/2.5 kHz
Transmitter Spurious RadiationHF = Less than -50 dB
Transmitter Spurious Radiation - 50 MHzLess than - 60 dB
Transmit Carrier SupressionMore than 40 dB
Transmitter Unwanted Sideband SupressionMore than 40 dB
Transmit Frequency Response400 Hz - 2600 Hz (within -6 dB)
Current Drain (approx.)41 A at 200 W (2 x 20.5 A feed)
XIT Frequency Range± 9.99 kHz
RIT Frequency Range± 9.99 kHz
Receiver CircuitrySSB/CW/AM/FSK = Double Superheterodyne. FM = Triple Superheterodyne
Receiver Beat EliminationMore than 40 dB
Audio Output PowerMore than 2 W (8 Ohm, 10% distortion)
Receiver Intermediate Frequency - 1st/2nd/3rd IF73.095 kHz/10.695 kHz/455 kHz (FM only)
Receiver Image Rejection RatioMore than 70 dB
Receiver IF Rejection RatioMore than 70 dB
Receiver Sensitivity - 0.5 - 1.705 MHzSSB/CW/FSK - less than 4 µV,
AM - less than 31.6 µV
Receiver Sensitivity - 1.705 - 24.5 MHzSSB/CW/FSK - less than 0.2 µV,
AM - less than 2 µV
Receiver Sensitivity - 24.5 - 30 MHzSSB/CW/FSK - less than 0.13 µV,
AM - less than 1.3 µV
Receiver Sensitivity - 50 - 54 MHzSSB/CW/FSK - less than 0.13 µV,
AM - less than 1.3 µV
Receiver Sensitivity - 28 - 30 MHz (FM)Less than 0.22 µV (12 dB SINAD)
Transmitter Frequency Range1.81 - 2.0 MHz/3.5 - 3.8 MHz/7.0 - 7.2 MHz/10.1 - 10.15 MHz/14.0 - 14.35 MHz/18.068 - 18.168 MHz/21.0 - 21.45 MHz/24.89 - 24.99 MHz/28.0 - 29.7 MHz/50 - 52 MHz
Receiver Frequency Range30 kHz to 60 MHz
Receiver Squelch SensitivitySSB/CW/FSK/AM = less than 18 µV (0.5 -1.705 MHz), less than 1.8 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz), less than 1.1 µV (50 - 54 MHz)
FM = less than 0.2 µV (28 - 30 MHz - 50 - 54 MHz)
Receiver SelectivitySSB/CW/FSK = more than 2.4 kHz at -6 dB
AM = more than 5.0 kHz at -6 dB
FM = more than 12.0 kHz at -6 dB
DC Power Requirements13.8 V ± 15%

Construction Features

"E-Mark" CertificationYes
RJ-45 Modular Microphone PlugYes
3.5 mm Loudspeaker SocketYes
Two Antenna SocketsYes
Remote/Linear Amp SocketYes
Connector for External ATUYes

Amateur Radio General Features

High Frequency StabilityYes
Multiple Scan FunctionsYes
Large Amber-coloured Backlit LCD DisplayYes
Illuminated Front Panel KeysYes
Front Panel KeyPadYes
CTCSS Encoder/DecoderYes
Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging100 Memory Channels
PC Programmable MemoriesYes
Wide/Narrow Deviation SelectionYes
1750 Hz Tone Burst Function.Yes
Key Beep On/OffYes
Auto Power OffYes
Time-Out TimerYes
Memory Channel Lock-outYes
MR-ShiftYes
Direct Frequency EntryYes
Key LockYes
Data Connection for External TNCYes
D-sub 9-pin Com PortYes
Twin Cooling Fans (TS-480HX)Yes
Packet Cluster Tune (with TM-D700E)Yes
Optional IF FiltersYes
PSK31 CompatibleYes
Separate LCD Control Head with Built-in SpeakerYes
Supplied with "Head to body" one piece bracketYes
Transverter Display FunctionYes
TX MonitorYes
Receiver Noise BlankerYes
FSK Reverse ModeYes
PC Radio Control ProgramYes
CW Auto-tune ModeYes
Speech ProcessorYes
TX Audio FilterYes
AttenuatorYes
Internal VOXYes
Selectable Squelch ConfigurationYes
Digital Noise LimiterYes
AF DSP with 100 MHz Clock RateYes
Built-in CW Keyer with Message MemoriesYes
Quad-Mixer for improved RX performanceYes
TX/RX EqualizerYes
2 Noise Reduction FunctionsYes
2 Beat Cancellation Modes (SSB/AM)BC1/BC2 Modes
Receiver Hi-cut/Lo-cut DSP Slope FiltersYes
Remote Operation via the InternetWith Free Kenwood Software (Broadband connection recommended)
Transfer-Set (TF-Set) FunctionYes
Menu System for individual set-upYes
Programmable Function KeyYes
RF Gain ControlYes
All Mode Squelch FunctionYes

Options

Optional IF FiltersYes

Download

kenwood_ts480_pc.pdf (118.49 Kb)
kenwood_ts480_indepth_manual.pdf (2.26 Mb)

Instruction manual

TS-480HX-TS-480SAT_Instruction_Manual.pdf (6.4 Mb)