HF/6m Base/Mobile Transceiver (100 Watts/Built-In ATU)

TS-480SAT

Discontinued

HF/6m Base/Mobile Transceiver (100 Watts/Built-In ATU)

 

Discontinued model

 

    Supplied With

    Supplied WithCableYes, Head to body cables - 1 x 4m and 1 x 20cm
    D.C. CableYes
    FuseYes, 1 x 25 Amps and 1 x 4 Amps
    Instruction ManualYes, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Dutch
    Line FilterYes, 1 filter
    MicrophoneYes, MC-43S-style
    Mounting BracketYes, Mobile, base and portables brackets
    PlugsYes, 1 x 6-pin mini-DIN and 1 x 8-pin mini-DIN
    Screw SetYes

    Amateur Radio General Features

    Amateur Radio General Features1750 Hz Tone Burst Function.Yes
    2 Beat Cancellation Modes (SSB/AM)BC1/BC2 Modes
    2 Noise Reduction FunctionsYes
    AF DSP with 100 MHz Clock RateYes
    All Mode Squelch FunctionYes
    Antenna Socket2 x SO-239 on flying leads
    AttenuatorYes
    Auto Power OffYes
    COM Port - D-sub 9-pinYes
    Connector for External ATUYes
    Connector for Remote/Linear AmpYes
    CTCSS Encoder/DecoderYes, 42 EIA Tones
    CW Key SocketYes, 1 x 3.5mm for Straight Key
    1 x 3.5mm for Paddle/External Keyer
    Data Connection for External TNCYes
    Digital Noise LimiterYes
    Direct Frequency EntryYes
    Front Panel KeyPadYes
    FSK Reverse ModeYes
    High Frequency StabilityYes
    Illuminated Front Panel KeysYes
    Internal VOXYes
    Key Beep On/OffYes
    Key LockYes
    Large Amber-coloured Backlit LCD DisplayYes
    Loudspeaker Socket3.5 mm
    Memory Channel Lock-outYes
    Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging100 Memory Channels
    Menu System for individual set-upYes
    Microphone SocketRJ-45
    MR-ShiftYes
    Multiple Scan FunctionsYes
    Optional IF FiltersYes
    Packet Cluster Tune (with TM-D700E)Yes
    PC Programmable MemoriesYes
    PC Radio Control ProgramYes
    Programmable Function KeyYes
    PSK31 CompatibleYes
    Quad-Mixer for improved RX performanceYes
    Receiver Hi-cut/Lo-cut DSP Slope FiltersYes
    Receiver Noise BlankerYes
    Remote Operation via the InternetWith Free Kenwood Software (Broadband connection recommended)
    RF Gain ControlYes
    Selectable Squelch ConfigurationYes
    Separate LCD Control Head with Built-in SpeakerYes
    Speech ProcessorYes
    Supplied with "Head to body" one piece bracketYes
    Time-Out TimerYes
    Transfer-Set (TF-Set) FunctionYes
    Transverter Display FunctionYes
    TX FunctionsSpeech Processor (Adjustable In/Out Levels). Changeable TX Filter Bandwidth. TX Audio Monitor. TX DSP Equalizer. VOX (Adjustable Gain and Delay Time settings). MIC Gain Control. CAR Level Setting. Adjustable Power Output.
    TX/RX EqualizerYes
    Wide/Narrow Deviation SelectionYes

    Amateur HF Specifications

    Amateur HF SpecificationsHF Output Power100 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 25 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
    Audio Output PowerMore than 2 W (8 Ohm, 10% distortion)
    Current Drain (approx.)41 A at 200 W (2 x 20.5 A feed)
    DC Power Requirements13.8 V ± 15%
    Frequency StabilityMain Unit = within ± 5ppm -20 °C to +60 °C
    Microphone Impedance - 600 OhmYes
    ModesSSB (J3E), CW (A1A), FSK (F1B), FM (F3E), AM (A3E)
    Operating Temperature Range-20 °C to + 60 °C
    Receiver Beat EliminationMore than 40 dB
    Receiver CircuitrySSB/CW/AM/FSK = Double Superheterodyne. FM = Triple Superheterodyne
    Receiver Frequency Range30 kHz to 60 MHz
    Receiver IF Rejection RatioMore than 70 dB
    Receiver Image Rejection RatioMore than 70 dB
    Receiver Intermediate Frequency - 1st/2nd/3rd IF73.095 kHz/10.695 kHz/455 kHz (FM only)
    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
    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 - 28 - 30 MHz (FM)Less than 0.22 µV (12 dB SINAD)
    Receiver Sensitivity - 50 - 54 MHzSSB/CW/FSK - less than 0.13 µV,
    AM - less than 1.3 µV
    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)
    RIT Frequency Range± 9.99 kHz
    Transmitter Carrier SupressionMore than 40 dB
    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
    Transmitter Frequency Response400 Hz - 2600 Hz (within -6 dB)
    Transmitter Maximum Frequency DeviationWide/Narrow = less than ± 5 kHz/2.5 kHz
    Transmitter ModulationSSB/FM/AM = Balanced/Phase/Low Power
    Transmitter Spurious RadiationHF = less than -50 dB
    Transmitter Spurious Radiation - 50 MHzLess than - 60 dB
    Transmitter Unwanted Sideband SupressionMore than 40dB
    XIT Frequency Range± 9.99 kHz
    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 - Head Unit0.5 kg
    Weight - Main Unit3.2 kg

    CW Features

    CW FeaturesAuto-Weighting, with adjustable manual fixed ratiosYes
    Built-In Memory KeyerYes, Adjustable keying speeds from 10 - 60 wpm. Bug-Key function. 3 x 50-character memories with auto-repeat and interrupt functions.
    CW AutotransmitYes
    CW AutotuneYes
    CW Pitch ControlYes, Adjustable from 400 Hz - 1000 Hz
    CW-Reverse ModeYes
    Full Break-In/Semi Break-InYes, Adjustable from 50 ms - 1000 ms
    Microphone Paddle ModeYes
    Paddle Reverse FunctionYes
    Side Tone MonitorYes, With 10-step volume control
    Terminal for CW paddle keyYes
    Terminal for straight key/external electronic keyerYes

    Options

    OptionsOptional IF FiltersYes
    Temperature-controlled Crystal OscillatorYes
    Voice Guide & Storage ModuleYes