HF/6m Flagship Base Station

TS-990S

Discontinued

HF/6m Flagship Base Station

 

Discontinued model

 

    Supplied With

    Supplied WithAC Mains CableYes
    FuseYes, 1 x 4A
    Instruction ManualYes, Includes Circuit Diagram
    Line FilterYes
    PlugsYes, 1 x 7-pin DIN
    1 x 13-pin DIN

    Amateur Radio General Features

    Amateur Radio General Features10 MHz Reference I/O PortYes, Selectable as Off, Input or Output. Impedance = 50Ω. Input level = 0dBm ± 10dB. Output Level = 0dBm
    "Band Elimination Filter"Yes, Offers selectable-width notch function (300-1200Hz in 100Hz steps) with selectable attenuation (20 - 80 dB in 20 dB steps)
    Built-in CW Keyer with Message MemoriesYes
    Built-in Power SupplySwitched Mode PSU
    Built-in Voice Guide and RecorderYes. Fully configurable guidance including operating status, SWR, TX power, menus.
    ClockYes, Two clock displays (local/time-zone) plus date. Can be updated from NTP servers via the LAN port
    COM Port - D-sub 9-pinYes
    Connectivity10MHz Ref Clock Oscillator I/O (BNC)
    External ATU port
    Keypad (3.5 mm jack)
    COM Port (Female 9-pin)
    Straight/Paddle Key/External Keyer (6.3mm jack)
    2 x USB-A & 1 x USB-B ports
    "ACC-2" Data/audio connector
    "Remote" linear connector
    Analogue Meter (3.5mm jack)
    "DRV" low-level LF drive (RCA)
    Optical I/O
    2 x external speaker sockets (3.5mm jacks)
    DVI-I Dual-link video port
    LAN port
    Connector for External ATUYes
    Connector for Remote/Linear AmpYes
    CTCSS Encoder/DecoderYes, Single-tone and cross-tone functions
    Data Connection for External TNCYes
    Digital Noise LimiterYes
    Digital Optical PortsYes, Input = 44.1/48kHz 16/24-bit
    Output = 48kHz 24-bit
    Dimmer KeyYes - for displays and LEDs. 4 dimmer levels
    Direct-access Band ButtonsYes, 10 buttons for Amateur bands 1.8 - 50 MHz plus 2 buttons for General Coverage. Up to 5 band-memories per button
    Direct Frequency EntryYes
    "DRV" Low Level Drive Output TerminalYes, RCA jack - 1 mW output covers 1.8 to 50 MHz bands plus the 135.80-137.70 kHz LF band.
    Dual ReceiveYes
    DSP Devices3 x Analog Devices Inc SHARC 32-bit DSP chips
    for Main IF, Sub IF and Bandscope functions
    DX Cluster Tune FunctionYes, With compatible external Kenwood transceiver
    Firmware Upgradeable via PCYes
    Firmware Upgradeable via USB PortYes
    Front Panel KeyPadYes
    FSK Reverse ModeYes
    Headphone Socket with Dual RX OutputYes, Main and sub-Band RX audio can heard either mixed, or separated to the left/right channels
    High Frequency StabilityYes
    Illuminated Front Panel KeysYes
    Key BeepYes - adjustable + OFF
    Key LockYes
    LAN PortYes
    Loudspeaker SocketTwo external loudspeakers can be connected via 2 x 3.5mm mono sockets. Impedance range 4 - 8 ohms
    Memory Channel Lock-outYes
    Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging120 Memory Channels
    Memory Shift FunctionYes
    Menu System for individual set-upYes, Switchable between CONFIG A and CONFIG B. Can also be saved to USB stick
    Microphone Socket8-pin "Chrome" type
    Monitor FunctionYes
    Multiple Scan FunctionsYes
    Mute FunctionYes
    PC Radio Control Program (Option)Yes
    Power-On MessageYes
    Power-Off TimerConfigurable, including Timed Audio Recording
    Pre-amplifierYes, Configurable per band
    Pre-selectorYes, Configurable
    Programmable Function KeysYes, 2 Front Panel PF keys plus up to 8 external/mic keys
    PSK31 CompatibleYes
    Receiver Hi-cut/Lo-cut DSP Slope FiltersYes
    Receiver Noise BlankerYes
    Receiver Notch Filter FunctionYes
    Remote Operation via the InternetARHP-990 Software allows remote operation
    Roofing FilterEquipped with 270Hz, 500Hz, 2.7kHz, 6kHz and 15kHz as standard, plus space for optional 6th filter
    Screen SaverYes, Configurable - two styles including 10-character text for callsign, name etc.
    Sky Command 2Yes, With compatible external Kenwood transceiver
    Speech ProcessorYes
    Sub ReceiverYes, Equivalent to TS-590S main receiver
    TFT Colour DisplayYes, 2 TFT displays. 7" main display with operating information, Bandscope, Waterfall and touch-screen tuning function plus 3.5" sub display with audio scope, PSK tuning meter etc. Selectable background colours. 4 different styles of S-meter presentation. Sub-display includes X-Y function (FSK) or Vector function (PSK)
    Time-Out TimerYes
    Transverter Display FunctionYes - direct entry of transverter frequency
    TX Audio FilterYes
    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
    USB PortYes, 2 x USB-A for flash drives/keyboard plus 1 x USB-B for PC connectivity
    Variable LCD Brightness with Selectable DimmerYes, Four configurable settings
    Video Display PortYes, DVI port. Selectable 800x600 or 848x480 resolution
    VOXYes, Separately configurable for voice (SSB, FM & AM) or Data Mode. Adjustable Gain, Delay and Anti-VOX

    Amateur HF Specifications

    Amateur HF SpecificationsHF Output Power200 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 50 W AM
    50 MHz RF Output Power200 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 50 W AM
    5 W Minimum Output for QRP operationYes
    A.C. Supply Voltage220 - 240 V (50/60 Hz)
    Antenna Impedance - 50 OhmYes
    Antenna Tunable Range (160 - 6 m Bands) - 16.7 Ohm to 150 OhmYes
    Audio Output Impedance - 8 OhmYes
    Audio Output PowerMore than 1.5 W (8 Ohm, 10% distortion)
    Continuous RX: 30 kHz - 60 MHzYes, Within spec - 0.13 - 30 MHz & 50 - 54 MHz
    Current Drain (approx.)TX - 840 VA Power Consumption
    RX - 200 VA Power Consumption
    Frequency Stability± 0.1 ppm 0 °C to +50 °C
    Microphone Impedance - 600 OhmYes
    ModesA1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (SSB), F3E (FM), F1B (FSK) & G1B (PSK)
    Notch Filter AttenuationAuto Mode - More than 60 dB
    Manual Mode - More than 70 dB
    Operating Temperature Range-0 °C to + 50 °C
    Receiver Beat EliminationMore than 40 dB
    Receiver CircuitryMain RX - Double superheterodyne
    Sub RX1 Down Conversion - Double superheterodyne
    Sub RX2 Up Conversion - Triple superheterodyne
    Receiver Frequency RangeVFO Coverage = 30kHz - 60MHz
    Main Band spec guaranteed = 0.13 - 30MHz/50-54MHz
    Receiver IF Rejection RatioLess than 70dB
    Receiver Image Rejection RatioHF - Less than 70dB
    50MHz - Less than 60dB
    Receiver Intermediate FrequenciesMain RX - 1st IF 8.248 MHz/2nd IF 24 kHz (FM - 455 kHz)
    Sub RX1 Down Conversion - 1st IF 11.374 MHz/2nd IF 24 kHz
    Sub RX2 Up Conversion - 1st IF 73.095 MHz/2nd IF 10.695 MHz/3rd IF 24 kHz (FM - 455 kHz)
    Receiver SelectivitySSB (LO:200/HI:2800 Hz) - More than 2.4 kHz @ -6 dB/Less than 4.4 kHz @ -60dB
    CW/FSK/PSK (Width: 500 Hz): More than 500 Hz @ -6 dB/Less than 1.2 kHz @ - 60 dB
    AM (LO:100/HI:3000 Hz) - More than 6 kHz @ -6 dB/Less than 12 kHz @ -60dB
    FM - More than 12 kHz @ -6 dB/Less than 25 kHz @ -50dB
    Receiver Sensitivity - 0.13 - 0.522 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = less than 0.5µV
    AM = less than 6.3µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 0.522 - 1.705 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = less than 4µV
    AM = less than 32µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 1.705 - 24.5 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = less than 0.2µV
    AM = less than 2µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 24.5 - 30 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = less than 0.13µV
    AM = less than 1.3µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 28 - 30 MHz (FM)Less than 0.22µV
    Receiver Sensitivity - 50 - 54 MHzSSB/CW/FSK/PSK = less than 0.13µV
    AM = less than 1.3µV
    FM = less than 0.22µV
    RIT Frequency Range± 9.999 kHz
    Transmitter Carrier SupressionLess than -60 dB
    Transmitter Frequency Response300 Hz - 2700 Hz (within -6 dB)
    Transmitter ModulationSSB/FM/AM = Balanced/Reactance/Low Power
    Transmitter Spurious RadiationLess than -60dB
    Transmitter Spurious Radiation - 50 MHzLess than - 66 dB
    Transmitter Unwanted Sideband SupressionLess than -60dB
    XIT Frequency Range± 9.999 kHz
    DimensionsW x H x D = 460 x 182 x 449 mm including projections
    Weight24.5 kg

    CW Features

    CW FeaturesAuto-Weighting, with adjustable manual fixed ratiosYes
    Built-In Memory KeyerYes
    CW AutotransmitYes
    CW AutotuneYes
    CW Pitch ControlYes, Adjustable 300 - 1100Hz
    CW-Reverse ModeYes
    Full Break-In/Semi Break-InYes
    Iambic Modes A and B Built-inYes
    Microphone Paddle ModeYes
    Paddle Reverse FunctionYes
    Side Tone MonitorYes
    Terminal for CW paddle keyYes
    Terminal for straight key/external electronic keyerYes

    Options

    OptionsExternal LoudspeakerYes, SP-990

    Applicable Standards

    Applicable StandardsCE MarkedYes
    R&TTE: 1999/5/ECYes
    Factory Quality Certification and LocationISO 9001. Manufactured in Japan