All mode HF + 6 meter amateur transceiver, can transmit up to 100 Watts with 5 Watts minimum RF output for QRP work. The stand-alone LCD control panel features its own speaker and be placed away from the main unit. The supplied tabletop panel brackets is convenient for base use. Receiver with quad-mixer for high dynamic range, 16-Bit audio DSP, noise reduction, DNL with three level settings, slope tune to move the target signal away from noise using hi-cut and low-cut filters, equalizer, electronic memory CW keyer, subtone and CTCSS scan, 100 alphanumeric memories, built-in antenna tuner, equipped with a die-cast aluminium chassis and fan for enhanced cooling efficiency. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2004.
Reference market : amateur-radio
TS-480SAT specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.0300 ~ 59.9999 MHz [3] |
Transmit | 1.8000 ~ 2.0000 MHz [1]
1.8100 ~ 2.0000 MHz [2] 3.5000 ~ 4.0000 MHz [1] 3.5000 ~ 3.8000 MHz [2] 5.2500 ~ 5.4500 MHz [1] 7.0000 ~ 7.3000 MHz [1] 7.0000 ~ 7.1000 MHz [2] 10.1000 ~ 10.1500 MHz 14.0000 ~ 14.3500 MHz 18.0680 ~ 18.1680 MHz 21.0000 ~ 21.4500 MHz 24.8900 ~ 24.9900 MHz 28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz 50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz [1] 50.0000 ~ 52.0000 MHz [2] |
Mode | |
CW / FSK (RTTY) / LSB / USB / AM / FM | |
Tuning step | |
1 / 10 / 100 Hz.
500 Hz / 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz (MULTI knob). 100 / 500 kHz / 1 MHz (MHz key). |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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SSB / CW / FSK | <4.0 uV (0.5~1.705 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<0.2 uV (1.705~24.5 MHz, 10dB S/N) <0.13 uV (24.5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) <0.13 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) |
AM | <31.6 uV (0.5~1.705 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<2.0 uV (1.705~24.5 MHz, 10dB S/N) <1.3 uV (24.5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) <1.3 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) |
FM | <0.22 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<0.22 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
CW | 270 Hz (-6dB) [4]
500 Hz (-6dB) [5] |
SSB | 1.8 kHz (-6dB) [6] |
SSB | >2.4 kHz (-6dB)
<4.4 kHz (-60dB) |
AM | >5 kHz (-6dB)
<40 kHz (-60dB) |
FM | >12 kHz (-6dB)
<25 kHz (-50dB) |
RF preamplifier | |
~12 dB | |
RF attenuator | |
12 dB | |
Image rejection | |
>70 dB | |
IF rejection | |
>70 dB (1°IF) | |
IF-shift | |
Yes | |
Notch filter (Beat elimination) | |
Automatic | >40 dB (1 kHz tone) |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes (level adjustable) | |
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) [7] | |
Yes (level adjustable) | |
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) | |
NR1 (line enhanced method)
NR2 (SPAC method) |
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RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
±9.99 kHz | |
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Fast, Slow, Off | |
Frequency stability | |
±5ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
±10ppm max with temperature from -20°C to +60°C ±0.5ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C [8] ±1ppm max with temperature from -20°C to +60°C [8] |
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IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 73.095 MHz |
2° | 10.695 MHz |
3° | 455 kHz (FM only) |
Squelch sensitivity | |
CW / FSK / SSB / AM | <18 uV (0.5~1.705 MHz)
<1.8 uV (1.8~30 MHz) <1.1 uV (50~54 MHz) |
FM | <0.2 uV (28~30 MHz)
<0.2 uV (50~54 MHz) |
CW features | |
Semi Break-in and Full Break-in
Auto zero-beat (typ matching error ±50 Hz) Pitch adjust (400~1000 Hz in 50 Hz steps) BFO reverse |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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SSB / CW / FSK / FM | 5 ~ 100 W |
AM | 5 ~ 25 W |
Spurious emission | |
<-50 dBc (1.8 ~ 28 MHz band)
<-60 dBc (50 MHz band) |
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Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
>40 dB | |
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
>40 dB (1 kHz tone) | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±5 kHz (wide)
±2.5 kHz (narrow) |
|
Microphone | |
600Ω | |
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning) | |
±9.99 kHz | |
CW features | |
Electronic keyer (paddle and lambic)
keying speed from 10 to 60 WPM Auto weighting / Reverse keying weight ratio 3 memory channels |
|
FSK features | |
Shift 170 / 200 / 425 / 850Hz
High tone (2125Hz) or low tone (1275Hz) Reverse mode |
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Antenna tuner | |
Impedance range | 16.7 ~ 150Ω |
Features |
Memory | |
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90 regular memories
10 for programmed scan and VFO range 10 quick memory channels |
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Display | |
10 Hz frequency resolution
20-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
41-tone CTCSS
Call tone 1750 Hz |
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Antenna | |
2 x cable 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
13.8 VDC (±15%) | |
Power consumption | |
1.5A RX (no signal)
20.5A TX (max RF power) |
|
Audio power | |
2W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (KEY / CW key)
Jack 6.35 mm (PADDLE / CW paddle) Jack (AT / antenna tuner) 6-pin DIN (REMOTE / linear amplifier) 6-pin DIN (DATA / for TNC) 8-pin RJ45 (MIC / microphone) 9-pin RS-232C (COM / computer) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
TX/ RX unit | 179 (W) x 69.5 (H) x 278 (D) mm projections included |
Control panel | 183 (W) x 78 (H) x 68 (D) mm projections included |
Weight | |
TX/ RX unit | 3.2kg |
Control panel | 500g |
- TS-480SAT-K type, USA market. The market code is shown on the carton box, not on radio's cabinet.
- TS-480SAT-E type, Europe and general market. The market code is shown on the carton box, not on radio's cabinet.
- Nominal range from 50 kHz.
- With optional filter YF-107CN.
- With optional filter YF-107C.
- With optional filter YF-107SN.
- Kenwood's DNL (Digital Noise Limiter) function.
- With optional SO-3 TCXO unit.
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The TS-480SAT is similar to the TS-480HX model, but with lower output power (100W vs 200W) making it ideal for mobile applications. Equal receiver and transmitter frequency range specifications for the two transceivers.
TS-480SAT and external antenna tuner :
TS-480SAT and external antenna tuner, use the ANT-1 and AT connectors to connect an Kenwood's AT-300 unit
TS-480SAT accessory connections :
TS-480SAT accessory connections:
Microphone (having an impedance between 250 and 600Ω), External Speaker (4 to 8Ω), Keys for CW (straight key or paddle), Headphones (4 to 32Ω)
TS-480SAT price
We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS480SAT sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
EUR 959.00 (829GBP) |
2021-dec |
Brand-new Store special offer |
EUR 629.00 (539GBP) |
2021-nov |
Second Hand In good condition |
EUR 679.00 (800USD) |
2021-nov |
Second Hand Great Condition. Comes with mounting bracket MB-480M and an extension cable for the head unit |
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