TS-480SAT

Name: Kenwood TS-480SAT transceiver
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: TS-480SAT
Price: 1064.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

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
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
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)
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]
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
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)
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
Antenna tuner
Impedance range	16.7 ~ 150Ω

Features

Memory
90 regular memories 10 for programmed scan and VFO range 10 quick memory channels
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution 20-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
41-tone CTCSS Call tone 1750 Hz
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
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.

Kenwood 480 "SAT" vs "HX" :

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 (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 1064.00 (829GBP)	2021-dec	Brand-new Store special offer
USD 739.00 (539GBP)	2021-nov	Second Hand In good condition
USD 800.00	2021-nov	Second Hand Great Condition. Comes with mounting bracket MB-480M and an extension cable for the head unit

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