HF / 50 MHz all-mode transceiver with up to 100 Watts output power on 160-10m bands and up to 50 Watts on 6 meters band. Triple conversion receiver with frequency range 500 kHz to 30 MHz and 50 to 54 MHz. IF's filter indicators, multi-scale digital meter, RIT / XIT frequency display, Split operation, Advanced Intercept Point (AIP), IF-shift, Notch filter, dual NB, 100 memory channels, direct frequency enter, 1-Hz fine tuning, dual VFO, VOX with delay adjust and anti-vox control, built-in auto antenna tuner on TS690SAT model. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1991.
Reference market : amateur-radio
TS-690S specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.5000 ~ 30.0000 MHz
50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz |
Transmit | 1.8000 ~ 2.0000 MHz
3.5000 ~ 4.0000 MHz 7.0000 ~ 7.3000 MHz 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 |
Mode | |
CW / FSK (RTTY) / LSB / USB / AM / FM | |
Tuning step | |
1 / 10 Hz (SSB / CW / FSK)
10 / 100 Hz (AM / FM) 1 / 2 / 5 / 9 [1] / 10 kHz (VFO.CH knob) 500 kHz / 1 MHz (UP/DOWN key) |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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SSB / CW / FSK | <4.0 uV (0.5~1.62 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<0.2 uV (1.62~21.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.13 uV (21.5~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.13 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) |
AM | <32.0 uV (0.5~1.62 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<2.0 uV (1.62~21.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <1.3 uV (21.5~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) |
FM | <0.25 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<0.25 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD) |
Selectivity [2] | |
CW / FSK / SSB | >2.2 kHz (-6dB)
<4.4 kHz (-60dB) |
AM / FM-N | >5 kHz (-6dB)
<18 kHz (-50dB) |
FM-W | >12 kHz (-6dB)
<25 kHz (-50dB) |
RF preamplifier [3] | |
10~15 dB | |
RF attenuator | |
20 dB | |
Image rejection | |
>70 dB | |
IF rejection | |
>70 dB (1°IF) | |
IF-shift | |
Yes | |
Notch filter | |
Manual | >20 dB |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes (NB1 / NB2) | |
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
±1.1 KHz (10 Hz step size)
±2.2 KHz (20 Hz step size) |
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AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Fast, Slow | |
Frequency stability | |
±10ppm max | |
Frequency accuracy | |
±10ppm max | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 73.050 MHz |
2° | 8.830 MHz |
3° | 455 kHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
CW / FSK / SSB / AM | <20 uV (0.5~1.62 MHz)
<2 uV (1.62~30 MHz) |
FM | <0.25 uV (28~30 MHz)
<0.25 uV (50~54 MHz) |
CW features | |
BFO L/USB reverse |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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SSB / CW / FSK / FM | <20 ~ 100 W (1.8~29.7 MHz)
<10 ~ 50 W (50 MHz) |
AM | <10 ~ 40 W (1.8~29.7 MHz)
<10 ~ 20 W (50 MHz) |
Spurious emission | |
<-50 dBc (1.8~29.7 MHz)
<-60 dBc (50 MHz) |
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Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
>40 dB | |
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
>40 dB (1500Hz tone) | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±2.5 / 5 kHz | |
Audio response | |
300~2600 Hz (-6 dB) | |
Microphone | |
600Ω | |
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning) | |
±1.1 KHz (10 Hz step size)
±2.2 KHz (20 Hz step size) |
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FSK features | |
Shift 170 / 200 / 425 or 850Hz | |
Antenna tuner [4] | |
Impedance range | 20 ~ 150Ω (3.5~29.7 MHz) |
Features |
Memory | |
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90 regular memories
10 for programmed scan |
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Display | |
10 or 100 Hz frequency resolution
30-segments signal meter bar |
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Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω (HF/50 MHz)
SO239 50Ω (50 MHz) |
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Power supply | |
13.8 VDC nominal (12~16 VDC) | |
Power consumption | |
2A RX (no signal)
20.5A TX (max RF power) |
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Audio power | |
1.5W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) Jack 8-pin (microphone) RCA (DSP1 / optional DSP-100 unit) RCA (DSP2 / optional DSP-100 unit) 13-pin DIN (DSP3 / optional DSP-100 unit) 7-pin DIN (REMOTE / linear amplifier) 13-pin DIN (ACC2 / TNC and accessories) 6-pin (ACC3 / ext antenna tuner AT-300) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -10°C to +50°C | |
Dimensions | |
270 (W) x 96 (H) x 328 (D) mm without projections
280 (W) x 107 (H) x 351 (D) mm with projections |
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Weight | |
6.9kg without antenna tuner |
- Only AM mode in the Broadcast band.
- Optional filters YK-88SN-1 and YG-455CN-1 are available.
- Advanced Intercept Point (AIP) function.
- The Kenwood TS-690SAT model features a factory installed automatic antenna tuner for 80-10m bands.
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The TS-690S is similar to the TS-450S model, but adds coverage of the 6 meter amateur band with 50 Watts output power and a separate SO-239 antenna jack. Equal specifications and output power on 1.8~29.7 MHz amateur band for the two transceivers.
TS-690S rear panel and connections :
Kenwood TS-690 rear panel and connections
Reference / Description | |
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1 | Antenna 1 connector. |
2 | Antenna 2 connector. |
3 | GND. Ground terminal |
4 | ACC3 connector. For the external antenna tuner |
5 | DC power connector |
6 | DSP 3 connector. For the optional DSP-100 unit |
7 | DSP 2 connector. For the optional DSP-100 unit |
8 | DSP 1 connector. For the optional DSP-100 unit |
9 | REMOTE connector. For the external linear amplifier, terminal numbers and their applications are as follow. Kenwood TS-690 REMOTE connector |
10 | EXT SP. External speaker jack |
11 | CW KEY. For CW operation, open terminal voltage is approximately 7V DC |
12 | ACC 2 connector. Terminal numbers and their applications are as follow. Kenwood TS-690 ACC-2 connector
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TS-690S price
We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS690 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 589.00 | 2021-nov |
Second Hand TS-690SAT version. In relatively beautiful condition and working |
EUR 580.00 (499GBP) |
2021-oct |
Second Hand TS-690SAT version. In good condition. Comes with microphone and power lead |
EUR 355.00 (399USD) |
2016-feb |
Second Hand TS-690S version. Cabinet is in good condition. Comes with hand mic, power lead, manuals |
TS-690S review
Richard VE7 | 10 october 2022 |
In July 2020 I purchased a mint condition TS-690SAT, no filters, came with its original box, hand mic, and manual for 450 CAD.
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