TS-570D / DG

Kenwood
TS-570D / DG

Specifications

Prices

This radio covers the amateur bands from 160 through 10 meters and features a general coverage 0.5-30 MHz receiver. Power output can be set from 5 to 100 Watts. The transceiver includes a 16-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit to process audio frequencies. Taking full advantage of this technology enables dual selectable Beat Cancel tools, Noise Reduction adjustable in 9 steps, SSB/AM/FM Slope Low/High cut-off frequencies control with up to 441 possible combinations, CW/FSK Variable Band Tuning, Automatic Zero-beating for CW operation, total customization of transmitted audio through the use of functions such as the TX Equalizer. Large LCD display section coupled with an ergonomically-optimized human interface, 100 regular memories and 5 quick memories to capture the current operation on-the-fly, built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner. The TS-570-DG is an updated version of "D" model with 3 added DSP CW filters. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1997 (TS-570DG year 2000).

Reference market : amateur-radio

TS-570D / TS-570DG specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.5000 ~ 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
1 / 10 / 100 Hz 1 / 5 / 9 [1] / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz (MULTI.CH knob) 100 / 500 / 1000 kHz (UP/DOWN buttons)

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB / CW / FSK	<4.0 uV (0.5~1.7 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.2 uV (1.7~24.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.13 uV (24.5~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
AM	<31.6 uV (0.5~1.7 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <2.0 uV (1.7~24.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <1.3 uV (24.5~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
FM	<0.25 uV (28~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity [2]
CW / FSK / SSB	>2.2 kHz (-6dB) <4.4 kHz (-60dB)
AM	>4 kHz (-6dB) <20 kHz (-50dB)
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <25 kHz (-50dB)
RF preamplifiers
Two (one each for high band and low band)
RF attenuator
Yes
Image rejection
>70 dB
IF rejection
>70 dB (1°IF)
IF-shift range
±1.1 kHz
Notch filter (Beat elimination)
Automatic	>40 dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
NR1 (level adjustable in 9 steps) NR2 (time constant selectable at 7.5ms or 20ms)
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 kHz (in steps of 1 / 10 Hz)
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, Slow
Frequency stability
±10ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
Frequency accuracy
±10ppm max with temperature +23°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	73.050 MHz
2°	8.83 MHz
3°	455 kHz (FM only)
Squelch sensitivity
CW / FSK / SSB / AM	<20 uV (0.5~1.7 MHz) <2 uV (1.7~30 MHz)
FM	<0.25 uV (28~30 MHz)
CW features
Semi Break-in and Full Break-in Auto zero-beat (typ matching error ±50 Hz) Pitch adjust (400~1000 Hz)

Transmitter

Output power
SSB / CW / FSK / FM	5 ~ 100 W (in steps of 5 W)
AM	5 ~ 25 W (in steps of 5 W)
Spurious emission
<-50 dBc
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>40 dB (1000 Hz tone)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz (wide) ±2.5 kHz (narrow)
Audio response
300~2700 Hz (normal) 500~2500 Hz (narrow))
Microphone
600Ω
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 kHz (in steps of 1 / 10 Hz)
CW features
Built-in electronic keyer Auto weighting 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 5 quick memory channels
Display
10 frequency resolution 30-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
38-tone CTCSS Call tone 1750 Hz
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
2A RX (no signal) 20.5A TX (max RF power)
Audio power
1.5W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (EXT SP / external speaker) Jack 3.5 mm (KEY / CW key) Jack 6.35 mm (PADDLE / CW paddle) Jack 8-pin (MIC / microphone) Jack (AT / antenna tuner) 7-pin DIN (REMOTE / linear amplifier) 9-pin RS-232C (COM / computer) 13-pin DIN (ACC2 / TNC and accessories)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
270 (W) x 96 (H) x 271 (D) mm without projections 281 (W) x 107 (H) x 314 (D) mm with projections
Weight
6.8kg

Within the AM broadcast band.
Optional filters: YK-88CN-1 (CW 270 Hz), YK-88C-1 (CW 500 Hz), YK-88SN-1 (SSB 1.8 kHz).

Kenwood 570 "D/DG" vs 570 "S/SG" :

The TS-570D and TS-570DG is similar to the TS-570S and TS-570SG models, but without coverage of the 6 meter amateur band. Equal specifications and output power on 1.8~29.7 MHz amateur band for the four transceivers.

TS-570D / TS-570DG optional accessories :

Kenwood TS-570D optional accessories

TS-570D / TS-570DG price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS570D 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 600.00 (510EUR)	2021-dec	Second Hand TS-570-D version. With narrow SSB filter YK-88S, antenna tuner, transmitter expansion to CB and 60m bands
USD 763.00 (649EUR)	2021-dec	Second Hand TS-570-D version. Lovely condition overall, without scratches. Comes with mic and power lead
USD 748.00 (549GBP)	2021-sep	Second Hand TS-570-D version. Comes with microphone and power lead
USD 419.95	2019-oct	Second Hand TS-570-DG version. In good cosmetic condition. Comes with hand mic, power lead, manual, and the VS-3 Voice Unit

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