Kenwood ts-480sat transceiver
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Kenwood ts-480sat transceiver

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RF 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.) 22 Amps at 13.8 volt

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 Suppression More 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

Auto-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

Optional IF FiltersYes

Temperature-controlled Crystal OscillatorYes

Voice Guide & Storage ModuleYes.

* 1.8 -52MHz (160m-10m ham Bands) Tx

* 0.5-30MHz, 50-54MHz (VFO:Continuous 30kHz-60MHz) Gen Coverage Receiver
* SSB, CW, AM, FM, FSK
* HF: 100W SSB, CW, FM, FSK * 50MHz 100W, 50MHz AM 25W
* Automatic ATU * 2x SO-239 aerial sockets
* 16-bit DSP (digital signal processor)
* CTCSS, 38 sub tones * Tone burst 1750Hz
* RS-232 computer control interface
* Built-in CW memory keyer
* Full & semi break-in * Remote head
* Large, clear orange back-lit LCD
* PC bases control (software downloadable from Kenwood site)
* >2.0W audio (8 Ohms)
* 13.8V DC * 20.5A
* Size: Main unit: 179 x 69 x 278mm, Control panel: 183 x 78 x 68mm
* Weight: Main unit 3.2kg, Control panel: 0.5kg

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