KENWOOD TS-480/480HX
KENWOOD TS-480HX HF transceiver raises the bar on portable performance. Despite its compact dimensions, it delivers an astonishing punch: 200W with a DC 13.8V supply. Yet its separate control panel is perfect for base station use. Sharing virtually all the same powerful features is the 100W TS-480SAT, except that it boasts a built-in antenna tuner. Whichever model you choose, you can be sure of enjoying the best of both worlds – first-rate communications at home and on the trail.
200W output (50MHz: 100W) DC 13.8Voperation:
The TS-480HX is a highly portable rig offering 200W output (50MHz: 100W) – making it ideal for both base station and DX’ ing applications.
100W model:
The 100W TS-480SAT is additionally equipped with a built-in automatic antenna tuner.
TX/RX AF DSP:
16-bit AF digital signal processing offers such powerful features as noise reduction, TX/RX equalizer, and AF filters.
Separate LCD control panel with speaker:
Sporting a large amber LCD with backlit keys, the standalone control panel can be positioned anywhere up to 4 metres from the main unit.
Continuous RX: 500kHz (VFO: 30kHz) to 60MHz,/strong>
TX covers all Amateur bands 1.8MHz to 50MHz
Other features
include a quad-mixer that provides RX dynamic range in the TS-950 class, PSK31 compatibility, packet cluster tune (with TM-D700E/A), PC-based control, and optional IF filters.
- Transverter display function (up to 999.9999 MHz)
- Wide/Narrow deviation selection (FM TX)
- Direct Frequency Entry
- CTCSS (42 subtone frequencies)
- 1750Hz Tone
- TX Monitor
- 5W Minimum RF Output for QRP Operating
- FSK Reverse
- Noise Blanker
- Packet Cluster Tune with TM-D700E/A
- Auto Power Off
- Time-out Timer
| TS-480HX | TS-480SAT | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Transmitter Frequency Range | 160, 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6m bands | |
| Receiver Frequency Range | 0.5 – 30MHz, 50 – 54MHz (VFO: Continuous 30kHz – 60MHz) |
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| Mode | SSB (J3E), CW (A1A), FSK (F1B), FM (F3E), AM (A3E) | |
| Power Requirement |
DC1: 13.8V±15% DC2: 13.8V±15%* |
DC13.8V±15% |
| Current Drain Transmit Standby |
DC1: Less than 20.5A; DC 2: Less than 20.5A* Less than 1.5A |
Less than 20.5A Less than 1.5A |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C – +60°C | |
| Frequency Stability | Main unit : Within ±5ppm (-10°C – +50°C) Within ±10ppm (-20°C – +60°C) With optional SO-3 attached : Within ±0.5ppm (-10°C – +50°C) Within ±1.0ppm (-20°C – +60°C) |
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| Antenna Impedance | 50Ω | |
| Microphone Impedance | 600Ω | |
| Grounding Method | Negative ground | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Main unit: without / with projections: 7-1/16″ x 2-3/8″ x 10-3/16″ (179 x 61 x 258 mm) / 7-1/16″ x 2-3/4″ x 10-15/16″ (179 x 69.5 x 278 mm) Panel: without / with projections: 7-1/16″ x 2-15/16″ x 1-7/16″ (180 x 75 x 37mm) / |
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| Weight (approx.) | 8.15lbs: Main unit 7.05lbs/Panel 1.1lbs (3.7kg: Main unit 3.2kg / Panel 0.5kg) | |
| TRANSMITTER | ||
| RF Output Power HF (AM) 50MHz (AM) | 200W (50W) 100W (25W) |
100W (25W) 100W (25W) |
| Modulation: SSB / FM / AM | Balanced / Phase / Low Power | |
| Maximum Frequency Deviation: Wide / Narrow | Less than ±5kHz / Less than ±2.5kHz | |
| Spurious Radiation: HF / 50MHz | Less than -50dB / Less than -60dB | |
| Carrier Suppression | More than 40dB (SSB) | |
| Unwanted Sideband Suppression | More than 40dB (SSB) | |
| Transmit Frequency Response | 400 – 2600Hz (within -6dB) | |
| XIT Variable Range | ±9.99kHz | |
| Antenna Tuner Matching Range (1.9MHz – 50MHz) | – | 16.7 – 150Ω |
| RECEIVER | ||
| Circuitry SSB, CW, AM, FSK FM |
Double superheterodyne Triple superheterodyne |
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| Intermediate Frequency: 1st IF / 2nd IF / 3rd IF | 73.095MHz / 10.695MHz / 455kHz (FM only) | |
| Sensitivity SSB / CW / FSK (S/N 10dB) AM (S/N 10dB) FM 12dB SINAD |
Less than 4µV (0.5 – 1.705MHz) Less than 0.2µV (1.705 – 24.5MHz) Less than 0.13µV (24.5 – 30MHz) Less than 0.13µV (50 – 54MHz) Less than 31.6µV (0.5 – 1.705MHz) Less than 0.22µV (28 – 30MHz) |
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| Squelch Sensitivity SSB /CW /FSK /AM FM |
Less than 18µV (0.5 – 1.705MHz) Less than 1.8µV (1.8 – 30MHz) Less than 1.1µV (50 – 54MHz) Less than 0.2µV (28 – 30MHz) |
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| Image Rejection Ratio | More than 70dB | |
| IF Rejection Ratio | More than 70dB | |
| Squelch Sensitivity SSB /CW /FSK AM FM |
More than 2.4kHz (-6dB), Less than 4.4kHz (-60dB) More than 5.0kHz (-6dB), Less than 40kHz (-60dB) More than 12.0kHz (-6dB), Less than 25.0kHz (-50dB) |
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| RIT Variable Range | ±9.99kHz | |
| Beat Elimination | More than 40dB (1kHz) | |
| Audio Output Power | More than 2.0W (8 Ω, 10% distortion) | |
