Amateur 160-10 meters all-mode transceiver with 100 Watts power output and 150 kHz to 30 MHz general coverage receiver. Quadruple conversion superheterodyne, 9 front-end filters, dynamic range of 102 dB, SSB slope tune (PBT), 600Hz to 2400Hz CW variable bandwidth, IF notch, dual noise blankers. Transmitter final amplifier with 28V supply voltage for lowest distortion, auto tuner, RF speech processor, VOX, CW semi break-in or full break-in. Dual VFO's, direct entry of frequency from the key board, RIT and XIT, 40-channels memory, program and memory scan. Dual display, built-in 24 hour digital clock with timer. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1985.
Reference market : amateur-radio
TS-940S specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 0.1500 ~ 30.0000 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 |
Mode | |
CW / FSK (RTTY) / LSB / USB / AM / FM | |
Tuning step | |
10 Hz
1 MHz (UP/DOWN key) |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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SSB / CW / FSK | < 1.0 uV (0.15~0.5 MHz, 10dB S/N)
< 4.0 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 0.2 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) |
AM | < 10 uV (0.15~0.5 MHz, 10dB S/N)
< 32 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 2 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) |
FM | < 0.5 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
CW [1] | 600~2400 Hz (-6dB) |
CW / FSK / SSB | 2.4 kHz (-6dB)
3.6 kHz (-60dB) |
AM-N | 2.4 kHz (-6dB)
3.6 kHz (-60dB) |
AM-W | 6 kHz (-6dB)
15 kHz (-50dB) |
FM | 12 kHz (-6dB)
22 kHz (-60dB) |
RF attenuator | |
10 / 20 / 30 dB | |
DR (Dynamic Range) | |
102 dB (500Hz BW) | |
Image rejection | |
> 80 dB (1.8~30 MHz) | |
IF rejection | |
> 70 dB (1.8~30 MHz) | |
PBT (Passband Tuning) | |
Yes (SSB slope tune / CW VBT) | |
Notch filter | |
Manual | > 40 dB |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
NB1 (short pulse)
NB2 (long pulse) |
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RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) | |
± 9.99 KHz | |
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Off, Fast, Slow | |
Frequency stability | |
± 10 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C | |
Frequency accuracy | |
± 10 ppm max with temperature +23°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 45.05 MHz |
2° | 8.83 MHz |
3° | 455 kHz |
4° | 100 kHz (not FM) |
Squelch sensitivity | |
< 0.32 uV | |
CW features | |
Semi break-in / full break-in Variable pitch |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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SSB / CW / FSK / FM | 250 W max (DC input)
~100 W (RF output) |
AM | 140 W max (DC input)
~60 W max (RF output) |
Spurious emission | |
Harmonics | < -40 dBc |
Carrier suppression (SSB) | |
> 40 dB | |
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB) | |
> 50 dB (1.5 kHz tone) | |
Intermodulation products (SSB) | |
< -37 dBc (single tone) | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 5 kHz | |
Audio response | |
400 ~ 2600 Hz (-6 dB, in SSB) | |
Microphone | |
500 ~ 50kΩ | |
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning) | |
± 9.99 KHz | |
FSK features | |
170Hz shift | |
Antenna tuner [2] | |
Impedance range | 20 ~ 150Ω |
Minimum operating power | 10 W |
Features |
Memory | |
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40 regular memories / 4 groups | |
Display | |
10 or 100 Hz frequency resolution Slope/VBT graph or idle VFO on sub-display |
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Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω
RCA 50Ω (RX out) |
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Power supply | |
110/220/240 VAC | |
Power consumption | |
80W RX
510W TX, max power |
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Audio power | |
1.5W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 8-pin (microphone)
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) 2 x RCA (IF OUT 8.83MHz / 100kHz) 2 x RCA (PHONE PATCH in/out) RCA (RTTY input) 6-pin DIN (ACC1) 13-pin DIN (ACC2) 7-pin DIN (REMOTE / linear amplifier) 8-pin DIN (X-VERTER / transverter) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Dimensions | |
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401 (W) x 141 (H) x 350 (D) mm | |
Weight | |
18.5kg, without AT-940
20kg, with AT-940 |
- CW VBT continuously variable.
- With AT-940 antenna tunner fitted.
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Kenwood TS-940S rear panel
TS-940S optional IF filters :
Optional filter type YK-88A-1, for AM.
Center frequency 8830 kHz. Passband width 6 kHz (-6 dB). Attenuation bandwidth 11 kHz (-60 dB). Guaranteed attenuation more than 80 dB.
Optional filter type YK-88C-1, for CW.
Center frequency 8830 kHz. Passband width 500 Hz (-6 dB). Attenuation bandwidth 1.5 kHz (-60 dB). Guaranteed attenuation more than 80 dB.
Optional filter type YG-455C-1, for CW.
Center frequency 455 kHz. Passband width 500 Hz (-6 dB). Attenuation bandwidth 820 Hz (-60 dB). Guaranteed attenuation more than 80 dB.
Optional filter type YG-455CN-1, for CW.
Center frequency 455 kHz. Passband width 250 Hz (-6 dB). Attenuation bandwidth 480 Hz (-60 dB). Guaranteed attenuation more than 80 dB.
TS-940S price
We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS940S sale price (UK Pounds) 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 |
GBP 470.00 (549EUR) |
2021-nov |
Second Hand With YK88C-1 and YK455C-1 filters mounted. Comes with the original box |
GBP 550.00 | 2021-sep |
Second Hand In good condition and working. There are some scratches |
GBP 508.00 (789USD) |
2015-jul |
Second Hand Comes with the original box, manuals, hand mic, AC power cord. This rig also has the optional voice synthesizer |
TS-940S review
Ray | 31 August 2024 |
I owned the TS940 and was very impressed with it. Unfortunately, it was damaged during shipment from the dealer to me after some maintenance had been completed. Prices vary, and some are ridiculous, e.g., $2000 from a ham in Australia with a $700 shipping tag.
The rig is anywhere from 35+ years old!
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Daniel LU3MB | 13 December 2023 |
A fantastic rig, I had 3 and they are missed, just some problems with the internal Power Supply. I know of a friend who installed a modern switching PS inside, it turned out very well, the receiver was outstanding. The transmitter, another thoroughbred from the great Kenwood family.
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Oreilles Cassées | 24 March 2023 |
TS-940S was my first HF radio when I became a HAM. I have been using it for 30+ years with no problem.
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