TS-2000 / TS-2000X

Kenwood
TS-2000 / TS-2000X

Specifications

Prices

HF/VHF/UHF/1.2GHz transceiver with DSP functions. 100 Watt output on HF/50/144MHz, ideal for both base station use and mobile operation. Instant Satellite communication key. Multi-band all mode Main-receiver and AM/FM Sub-receiver for the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands. Two frequencies can be received simultaneously, even on the same band. Sharp filter up to 50 Hz for CW, IF Auto Notch and Beat Cancel, IF Width/Shift, digital Noise Reduction. Antenna Tuner for HF/50 MHz bands, TX Audio Shaping, TCXO, built-in 9600/1200 bps TNC, DX cluster tune, programmable function keys. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2000.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TS-2000 / TS-2000X specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive (Main)	0.0300 ~ 60.0000 MHz 142.0000 ~ 152.0000 MHz 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [1] 420.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [1] 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [2]
Receive (Sub)	118.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [1] 220.0000 ~ 512.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [1]
Transmit	1.8000 ~ 2.0000 MHz 1.8100 ~ 2.0000 MHz [1] 1.8300 ~ 1.8500 MHz [3] 3.5000 ~ 4.0000 MHz 3.5000 ~ 3.8000 MHz [1] 7.0000 ~ 7.3000 MHz 7.0000 ~ 7.1000 MHz [1] 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 50.0000 ~ 52.0000 MHz [1] 50.0000 ~ 50.2000 MHz [3] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [1] 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [2]
Mode [4]
CW / FSK (RTTY) / LSB / USB / AM / FM
Tuning step
1 / 10 / 100 Hz 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz 100 / 500 kHz / 1 MHz ([+]/[-] key)

Receiver

Sensitivity (Main RX)
SSB / CW / FSK	< 4 uV (0.5~1.7 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 0.2 uV (1.7~24.5 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 0.13 uV (24.5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 0.13 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 0.11 uV (144~146 MHz, 10dB S/N) [1][3] < 0.11 uV (430~450 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 0.11 uV (430~440 MHz, 10dB S/N) [1][3] < 0.11 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 10dB S/N)
AM	< 31.6 uV (0.5~1.7 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 2.0 uV (1.7~24.5 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.3 uV (24.5~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.3 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.4 uV (144~148 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.0 uV (144~146 MHz, 10dB S/N) [1][3] < 1.0 uV (430~450 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.0 uV (430~440 MHz, 10dB S/N) [1][3] < 1.0 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	< 0.22 uV (28~30 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) < 0.22 uV (50~54 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) < 0.25 uV (144~148 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) < 0.18 uV (144~146 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) [1][3] < 0.18 uV (430~450 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) < 0.18 uV (430~440 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) [1][3] < 0.18 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 12 dB SINAD)
Sensitivity (Sub RX)
AM	< 2.25 uV (144~148 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.55 uV (144~146 MHz, 10dB S/N) [1][3] < 1.55 uV (430~450 MHz, 10dB S/N) < 1.55 uV (430~440 MHz, 10dB S/N) [1][3]
FM	< 0.40 uV (144~148 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) < 0.28 uV (144~146 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) [1][3] < 0.28 uV (430~450 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) < 0.28 uV (430~440 MHz, 12 dB SINAD) [1][3]
Selectivity (Main RX)
SSB [5]	2.2 KHz (-6dB) 4.4 KHz (-60dB)
AM [6]	6.0 KHz (-6dB) 12.0 KHz (-50dB)
FM	12.0 KHz (-6dB) 25.0 KHz (-50dB)
FM-N	8.0 KHz (-6dB) 20.0 KHz (-50dB)
Selectivity (Sub RX)
AM	12.0 KHz (-6dB) 25.0 KHz (-50dB)
FM	12.0 KHz (-6dB) 25.0 KHz (-50dB)
RF preamplifier
Yes
RF attenuator
Yes
Image rejection (Main RX)
> 70 dB
Image rejection (Sub RX)
> 60 dB
IF rejection (Main RX)
> 70 dB (1° IF)
IF rejection (Sub RX)
> 60 dB (1° IF)
Notch filter
Manual	> 60 dB
Automatic	> 30 dB (1 kHz) > 40 dB (multi beat)
NB (Noise Blanker)
10 levels adjustable
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
Two type
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 20 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
OFF, FAST or SLOW adjustable
Frequency stability
± 0.5 ppm max with temperature from 0°C to +50°C
Frequency accuracy
± 0.5 ppm with temperature 23°C
IF (Main RX)
1°	69.085 MHz or 75.925 MHz (0.03~60 MHz) 41.895 MHz (144/430 MHz) 135.495 MHz (1240 MHz)
2°	10.695 MHz
3°	455 kHz
4°	12 kHz (not FM)
IF (Sub RX)
1°	58.525 MHz
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity (Main RX)
SSB / CW / FSK / AM	< 18 uV (0.5~1.7 MHz) < 1.8 uV (1.8~28.7 MHz) < 1.1 uV (50~54 MHz) < 1.1 uV (144~148 MHz) < 1.1 uV (144~146 MHz) [1][3] < 1.1 uV (430~450 MHz) < 1.1 uV (430~440 MHz) [1][3] < 1.1 uV (1240~1300 MHz)
FM	< 0.2 uV (28~30 MHz) < 0.2 uV (50~54 MHz) < 0.16 uV (144~148 MHz) < 0.1 uV (144~146 MHz) [1][3] < 0.1 uV (430~450 MHz) < 0.1 uV (430~440 MHz) [1][3] < 0.1 uV (1240~1300 MHz)
Squelch sensitivity (Sub RX)
AM	< 1.1 uV (144~148 MHz) < 1.1 uV (144~146 MHz) [1][3] < 1.1 uV (430~450 MHz) < 1.1 uV (430~440 MHz) [1][3]
FM	< 0.23 uV (144~148 MHz) < 0.18 uV (144~146 MHz) [1][3] < 0.18 uV (430~450 MHz) < 0.18 uV (430~440 MHz) [1][3]
CW features
Semi break-in / full break-in Pitch control (400-1000 Hz) Audio filter (50 to 2000Hz BW) Reverse mode
FSK features
Audio filter (250, 500, 1000 and 1500Hz BW)

Transmitter

Output power
SSB / CW / FSK / FM	5 ~ 100 W (HF/50/144 MHz) 5 ~ 50 W (430 MHz) 1 ~ 10 W (1240 MHz)
AM	5 ~ 25 W (HF/50/144 MHz) 5 ~ 12.5 W (430 MHz) 1 ~ 2.5 W (1240 MHz)
Spurious emission
<-50 dBc (HF bands) <-60 dBc (50/144/430 MHz) <-50 dBc (1240 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 50 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
> 50 dB (1 kHz)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz (wide) ±2.5 kHz (narrow)
Audio response [7]
500 ~ 2500 Hz 400 ~ 2600 Hz 300 ~ 2700 Hz 200 ~ 2800 Hz 100 ~ 2900 Hz 10 ~ 3000 Hz
Microphone
600 Ω
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
± 20 KHz
CW features
Auto zero-beat Paddle / semi-automatic keyer 10~60 wpm keying speed Auto weighting 3 message memory
Antenna tuner
Impedance range	16.7 ~ 150Ω (HF/50 MHz)

Features

Memory
290 regular memories 10 for programmable scan 1 call channel (for each band)
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution 30-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω (HF/50 MHz) RCA 50Ω (RX input, HF) SO239 50Ω (144 MHz) N 50Ω (430 MHz) Cable 50Ω (1240 MHz)
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS DTMF dialing 1750Hz tone
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Power consumption
<2.6A RX, no signal <20.5A TX, max power
Audio power
1.5W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone) 2 x Jack 3.5 mm (external speakers)
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone) Jack 6.35 mm (CW paddle) Jack 3.5 mm (CW key) 6-pin DIN (ACC1) 13-pin DIN (ACC2) 7-pin DIN (REMOTE, linear amplifier) 8-pin DIN (EXT.CONT, linear amplifier) D-SUB (RS232C, PC) Socket (PANEL, remote head RC-2000)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
281 (W) x 107 (H) x 371 (D) mm (TS-2000 / TS-2000X). 281 (W) x 107 (H) x 344.5 (D) mm (TS-B2000).
Weight
7.8 kg (TS-2000) 8.2 kg (TS-2000X) 7.5 kg (TS-B2000)

TS-2000E type.
With optional UT-20 module for TS-2000, standard on TS-2000X.
TS-2000E2 type.
AM/FM modes only on the Sub-receiver.
DSP: Low-cut 300 Hz / Hi-cut 2600 Hz.
DSP: Low-cut 100 Hz / Hi-cut 2600 Hz.
TX filter bandwidth selectable.

TS-2000 line :

The TS-2000 its the base model with HF/VHF/UHF bands from 160m to 70cm, optional the 23cm (1.2 GHz) module. Kenwood TS-2000X: HF/VHF/UHF bands from 160m to 23cm. Kenwood TS-2000 Limited Edition: only 300 of these radios were made for the US to celebrate Kenwood's 60th Anniversary. The Limited Edition included the ARCP-2000 Radio Control software, DRU-3 Digital Record unit, and the VS-3 Voice Synthesizer. Kenwood TS-B2000: black box version, can be used exclusively for computer control or in a vehicle with the RC-2000 remote head. Market codes: 'K' for the Americas, 'E' for Europe and 'E2' for Spain. The market code is shown on the carton box.

TS-2000 / TS-2000X optional accessories :

Kenwood TS-2000 optional accessories

TS-2000 / TS-2000X price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS2000 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 800,00	2021-nov	Second Hand TS-2000 version. Looks excellent and works perfect. Comes with microphone, power cord and manual
USD 1160.00 (990EUR)	2021-nov	Second Hand TS-2000 version. Boxed and complete
USD 1096.00 (799GBP)	2021-oct	Second Hand TS-2000 version. 3 month warranty. Comes with microphone and power lead

TS-2000 / TS-2000X review

N2MDV

December-10 2023

Good shack in a box. I get excellent reports on audio quality in all voice modes, even on AM. Microphone depending. Yes, I again enjoy AM QSO's on 50.400MHz, 29.000MHz, 7295KHz, and even 3885KHz. Best sound SSB rig that I have. I never thought that SSB could sound so natural. This rig was opened up to work 60M, but be aware that the built-in antenna tuner will not work there. Not a problem if you have an external tuner. built-in tuner works every where else on HF and 6M. As a bonus, the VHF / UHF sub-bands RX AM aircraft band, the 222MHz FM band and even the 300MHz Military band. Great NB on this rig that really is effective. That Beat Cancel button (Part of its DSP), is great for eliminating HET's on people tuning up on your QSO's. RX audio quality can really be appreciated with good headphones like the AKG K240. A good stereo speaker works well with this rig too, like Radio Shack Nova 15's. Yes, RX sensitivity is not the greatest, but that can be improved upon.

All mode 2M and 432MHz are nice to have again. Having the "X" model now gives me the 1.2GHz band. The more that I continue to use this rig, the more I seem to appreciate it. There are a lot of these rigs out there, second-hand. Best advice is to get one built from 2009, on, as to avoid that DC voltage to TOKO IF filters corrosion. (I understand that some Yaesu rig suffered from that as well). And, there are a lot of smart DIY'ers out there who have modified this rig to be a Super Rig, like 11MHz wide-band IF receiver tapping, to SDR. This rig is a keeper with me.

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