Kenwood TS-990S

Hi-End Shortwave Transceiver

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The Kenwood TS-990S dual receiver features a 2 LCD displays. The rig will cover the HF amateur bands plus 6 meters.

A low-power version has also been announced, the Kenwood TS-990D with a max. output of 50 W.

This radio will be the top-of-the-range flagship model in the Kenwood Amateur radio line-up. A prototype is expected to be on display at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention. RF power is adjustable from 2 to 200 watts. This radio features a built-in automatic antenna tuner and built in AC power supply. It has a serial port, USB ports and Ethernet port.

Expected release date: Feb. 2013

General characteristics

HAM bands: 160m 80m 40m 20m 15m 6m 10m
Frequency stability: ± 0.1 p.p.m. TCXO
Tuning steps: ?
Memories: ?

Receiver

RX-range: General coverage
Modulations: AM FM CW USB LSB
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: 270 / 500 Hz / 2.7 / 6 kHz
Receiver system: DSP
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 160-10 + 6m
Modulations: AM FM CW USB LSB
RF-output: 200 W max

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: Mains
Current drain RX: ?
TX: ?

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): ?
Weight: ?
Form factor: Base Station
Manufactured: Between 2013 and 201x

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: Dual TFT display (7" + 3.5")
Band scope
Audio scope
Dual receivers
Triple 32-bit DSPs
Internal automatic antenna tuner (ATU)
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5611
MPN: KENWOOD-TS-000990S

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: TS-990S Brochure PDF - 4.07 MB, submitted by Peter Dawson

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USD 4,511

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2018	USD 6000.00	Used / Mint	Jim M.

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