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TS-480HX

HF/6m Base/Mobile Transceiver (200 watts/no ATU)

Discontinued model

Supplied With

Cable	Yes, Head to body cables - 1 x 4m and 1 x 20cm
D.C. Cable	Yes, 2 x DC cables
Fuse	Yes, 2 x 25 Amp and 1 x 4 Amp
Instruction Manual	Yes, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Dutch
Line Filter	Yes, 2 filters
Microphone	Yes, MC-43S-type
Mounting Bracket	Yes, Mobile, base and portable brackets
Plugs	Yes, 1 x 6-pin mini-DIN and 1 x 8-pin mini-DIN
Screw Set	Yes

Amateur Radio General Features

1750 Hz Tone Burst Function.	Yes
2 Beat Cancellation Modes (SSB/AM)	BC1/BC2 Modes
2 Noise Reduction Functions	Yes
AF DSP with 100 MHz Clock Rate	Yes
All Mode Squelch Function	Yes
Antenna Socket	2 x SO-239 on flying leads
Attenuator	Yes
Auto Power Off	Yes
COM Port - D-sub 9-pin	Yes
Connector for External ATU	Yes
Connector for Remote/Linear Amp	Yes
CTCSS Encoder/Decoder	Yes, 42 EIA Tones
CW Key Socket	Yes, 1 x 3.5mm for Straight Key 1 x 3.5mm for Paddle/External Keyer
Data Connection for External TNC	Yes
Digital Noise Limiter	Yes
Direct Frequency Entry	Yes
Front Panel KeyPad	Yes
FSK Reverse Mode	Yes
High Frequency Stability	Yes
Illuminated Front Panel Keys	Yes
Internal VOX	Yes
Key Beep On/Off	Yes
Key Lock	Yes
Large Amber-coloured Backlit LCD Display	Yes
Loudspeaker Socket	3.5 mm
Memory Channel Lock-out	Yes
Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging	100 Memory Channels
Menu System for individual set-up	Yes
Microphone Socket	RJ-45
MR-Shift	Yes
Multiple Scan Functions	Yes
Optional IF Filters	Yes
Packet Cluster Tune (with TM-D700E)	Yes
PC Programmable Memories	Yes
PC Radio Control Program	Yes
Programmable Function Key	Yes
PSK31 Compatible	Yes
Quad-Mixer for improved RX performance	Yes
Receiver Hi-cut/Lo-cut DSP Slope Filters	Yes
Receiver Noise Blanker	Yes
Remote Operation via the Internet	With Free Kenwood Software (Broadband connection recommended)
RF Gain Control	Yes
Selectable Squelch Configuration	Yes
Separate LCD Control Head with Built-in Speaker	Yes
Speech Processor	Yes
Supplied with "Head to body" one piece bracket	Yes
Time-Out Timer	Yes
Transfer-Set (TF-Set) Function	Yes
Transverter Display Function	Yes
Twin Cooling Fans	Yes
TX Audio Filter	Yes
TX Monitor	Yes
TX/RX Equalizer	Yes
Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection	Yes

Amateur HF Specifications

HF Output Power	200 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 50 W AM
50 MHz RF Output Power	100 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 25 W AM
5 W Minimum Output for QRP operation	Yes
Antenna Impedance - 50 Ohm	Yes
Audio Output Power	More than 2 W (8 Ohm, 10% distortion)
Current Drain (approx.)	41 A at 200 W (2 x 20.5 A feed)
DC Power Requirements	13.8 V ± 15%
Frequency Stability	Main Unit = within ± 5ppm -20 °C to +60 °C
Microphone Impedance - 600 Ohm	Yes
Modes	SSB (J3E), CW (A1A), FSK (F1B), FM (F3E), AM (A3E)
Operating Temperature Range	-20 °C to + 60 °C
Receiver Beat Elimination	More than 40 dB
Receiver Circuitry	SSB/CW/AM/FSK = Double Superheterodyne. FM = Triple Superheterodyne
Receiver Frequency Range	30 kHz to 60 MHz
Receiver IF Rejection Ratio	More than 70 dB
Receiver Image Rejection Ratio	More than 70 dB
Receiver Intermediate Frequency - 1st/2nd/3rd IF	73.095 kHz/10.695 kHz/455 kHz (FM only)
Receiver Selectivity	SSB/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 MHz	SSB/CW/FSK - less than 4 µV, AM - less than 31.6 µV
Receiver Sensitivity - 1.705 - 24.5 MHz	SSB/CW/FSK - less than 0.2 µV, AM - less than 2 µV
Receiver Sensitivity - 24.5 - 30 MHz	SSB/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 MHz	SSB/CW/FSK - less than 0.13 µV, AM - less than 1.3 µV
Receiver Squelch Sensitivity	SSB/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 Supression	More than 40 dB
Transmitter Frequency Range	1.81 - 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 Response	400 Hz - 2600 Hz (within -6 dB)
Transmitter Maximum Frequency Deviation	Wide/Narrow = Less than ±5 kHz/2.5 kHz
Transmitter Modulation	SSB/FM/AM = Balanced/Phase/Low Power
Transmitter Spurious Radiation	HF = Less than -50 dB
Transmitter Spurious Radiation - 50 MHz	Less than - 60 dB
Transmitter Unwanted Sideband Supression	More than 40dB
XIT Frequency Range	± 9.99 kHz
Dimensions - Main Unit	W x H x D = 179 x 61 x 258 mm without projections
Dimensions - Head Unit	W x H x D = 180 x 75 x 37 mm without projections
Weight - Head Unit	0.5 kg
Weight - Main Unit	3.2 kg

CW Features

Auto-Weighting, with adjustable manual fixed ratios	Yes
Built-In Memory Keyer	Yes, Adjustable keying speeds from 10 - 60 wpm. Bug-Key function. 3 x 50-character memories with auto-repeat and interrupt functions.
CW Autotransmit	Yes
CW Autotune	Yes
CW Pitch Control	Yes, Adjustable from 400 Hz - 1000 Hz
CW-Reverse Mode	Yes
Full Break-In/Semi Break-In	Yes, Adjustable from 50 ms - 1000 ms
Microphone Paddle Mode	Yes
Paddle Reverse Function	Yes
Side Tone Monitor	Yes, With 10-step volume control
Terminal for CW paddle key	Yes
Terminal for straight key/external electronic keyer	Yes