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