HF/50MHz/70MHz Transceiver

TS-890S

HF/50MHz/70MHz Transceiver

The most rewarding results often take place when faced with the harshest and most challenging conditions. There are enthusiasts who know this all too well because of their love of HF. KENWOOD has the answer. Achieve results through certainty and not circumstance. Delivered through the impeccable receiver and audio performance. This is our offering to you.

    Supplied With

    Supplied WithAC Mains CableYes
    FuseYes, , 1 x 4 A and 1 x 25 A
    Instruction ManualYes
    PlugsYes, , 1 x 7-pin DIN and 1 x 13-pin DIN

    Amateur HF Specifications

    Amateur HF SpecificationsOutput Power (AM)HF / 50 MHz: Max.100 W / Min. 5 W (Max. 25 W / Min. 5 W)
    70 MHz: Max. 50 W / Min. 5 W (Max. 12.5 W / Min. 5 W)
    Antenna Impedance - 50 OhmYes
    Antenna Tunable Range - 16.7 Ohm to 150 Ohm ImpedanceYes
    Audio Output PowerMore than 1.5 W (8 Ohm)
    Audio Output Impedance4 Ohm ~ 8 Ohm
    Current Drain (approx.)- TX: 22.5 A or less
    - RX (no signal): 2.5 A or less
    DC Power Requirements13.8 V ± 15%
    Frequency Stability± 0.1 ppm, 0 °C ~ +50 °C
    Microphone Impedance - 600 OhmYes
    ModesA1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (SSB), F1B (FSK), F3E (FM), G1B (PSK)
    Notch Filter Attenuation60 dB or more (Auto), 70 dB or more (Manual)
    Operating Temperature Range-0 °C to + 50 °C
    Receiver Beat EliminationMore than 40 dB
    Receiver CircuitryDouble Superheterodyne
    Receiver Frequency Range0.13 ~ 30 MHz, 50 ~ 54 MHz, 70.0 ~ 70.5 MHz
    VFO: continuous 30 kHz ~ 74.8 MHz
    Receiver IF Rejection Ratio70 dB or more
    Receiver Image Rejection RatioHF: 70 dB or more, 50 / 70 MHz: 60 dB or more
    Receiver Intermediate Frequencies1st IF: 8.248 MHz
    2nd IF: 24 kHz / 36 kHz (FM)
    Receiver SelectivitySSB: 2.6 kHz or more @ -6 dB / 4.4 kHz or less @ -60 dB
    CW/FSK: 500 Hz or more @ -6 dB / 1.2 kHz or less @ -60 dB
    AM: 6.0 kHz or more @ -6 dB / 12 kHz or less @ -50 dB
    FM: 12 kHz or more @ -6 dB / 25 kHz or less @ -50 dB
    Receiver Sensitivity - 0.13 - 0.522 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = 0.5µV
    AM = 6.3µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 0.522 - 1.705 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = 4 µV
    AM = 31.6 µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 1.705 - 24.5 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = 0.2 µV
    AM = 2 µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 24.5 - 30 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = 0.13 µV
    AM = 1.3 µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 28 - 30 MHz (FM)0.22 µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 50 - 54 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = 0.13 µV
    AM = 1.3 µV
    FM = 0.22 µV or less
    Receiver Sensitivity - 70 - 70.5 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = 0.13 µV
    AM = 1.3 µV
    FM = 0.22 µV or less
    Receiver Squelch SensitivitySSB/CW/FSK/AM
    0.13 ~ 0.522 MHz: 5.6µV or less
    0.522 ~ 1.705 MHz: 18 µV or less
    1.705 ~ 30 MHz: 1.8 µV or less
    50 ~ 54 MHz: 1.1 µV or less
    70 ~ 70.5 MHz: 1.1 µV or less

    FM
    28 ~ 30 MHz: 0.2 µV or less
    50 ~ 54 MHz: 0.2 µV or less
    70 ~ 70.5 MHz: 0.2 µV or less
    RIT Frequency Range± 9.999 kHz
    Transmitter Carrier Supression60 dB or more
    Transmitter Frequency Range- 160 m band: 1.81 ~ 2.0 MHz
    - 80 m band: 3.5 ~ 3.8 MHz
    - 60 m band: 5.25 ~ 5.45 MHz (> refer to applicable Amateur Radio regulations of your country)
    - 40 m band: 7.0 ~ 7.2 MHz
    - 30 m band: 10.1 ~ 10.15 MHz
    - 20 m band: 14.0 ~ 14.35 MHz
    - 17 m band: 18.068 ~ 18.168 MHz
    - 15 m band: 21.0 ~ 21.45 MHz
    - 12 m band: 24.89 ~ 24.99 MHz
    - 10 m band: 28.0 ~ 29.7 MHz
    - 6 m band: 50.0 ~ 52.0 MHz
    - 4 m band: 70.0 ~ 70.5 MHz
    Transmitter Frequency ResponseWithin -6 dB (100 ~2,900 Hz)
    Transmitter Maximum Frequency DeviationFM - wide: ±5 kHz or less
    FM - narrow: ±2.5 kHz or less
    Transmitter ModulationSSB: Balanced, AM: Low Power, FM: Reactance
    Transmitter Spurious EmissionsHF: -50 dB or less
    50 MHz: -63 dB or less
    70 MHz: -60 dB or less
    Transmitter Unwanted Sideband Supression60 dB or more
    XIT Frequency Range± 9.9999 kHz
    Dimensions- without projections: 396.0 (W) x 141.3 (H) x 340.0 (D) mm
    - with projections: 409.6 (W) x 158.3 (H) x 387.4 (D) mm
    Weight15.8 kg