TS-790A / E

Kenwood
TS-790A / E

Specifications

Prices

2 meters / 70 cm dual-band all-mode transceiver with optional 23 cm capability. Up to 45 Watts of RF output power, dual-channel VHF/UHF watch function, full-duplex cross-band operation, Satellite communications with Doppler effect frequency correction, Repeater reverse switch, built-in Speech Processor with audio compression amplifier, RIT and IF-shift, 500Hz CW narrow filter, GaAs FET preamplifier. 59 multi-function memory channels with lithium battery back-up, memory scroll feature, convenient scan functions. Separate main/sub frequency displays, S-meters, SQL and AF controls. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1988.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TS-790A / TS-790E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2] 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [3]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2] 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [3]
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / FM
Tuning step
20 / 100 Hz / 1 / 5 kHz (SSB / CW) 100 Hz / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 kHz (FM) 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB / CW	<0.16 uV (144 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.16 uV (430 MHz, 10dB S+N/N) <0.16 uV (1240 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
FM	<0.22 uV (144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.22 uV (430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.22 uV (1240 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW	500 Hz (-6dB) 2000 Hz (-50dB)
SSB	2.1 kHz (-6dB) 4.8 kHz (-60dB)
FM	12 kHz (-6dB) 24 kHz (-60dB)
RF attenuator
10 dB (144 MHz)
Image rejection
>65 dB (144 MHz) >60 dB (430 MHz) >55 dB (1240 MHz)
IF-shift range
± 0.9 kHz
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 1.9 KHz (SSB / CW) ± 9.9 KHz (FM)
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, Slow
Frequency stability
±3ppm max (SSB / CW)
IF (Main RX, 144 MHz)
1°	10.695 MHz
2°	455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Main RX, 430 MHz)
1°	75.925 MHz
2°	10.695 MHz
3°	455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Main RX, 1240 MHz)
1°	287.175 MHz
2°	41.415 MHz
3°	10.695 MHz
4°	455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Sub RX, 144 MHz)
1°	10.595 MHz
2°	455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Sub RX, 430 MHz)
1°	75.925 MHz
2°	10.595 MHz
3°	455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Sub RX, 1240 MHz)
1°	287.075 MHz
2°	41.315 MHz
3°	10.595 MHz
4°	455 kHz (FM only)
Squelch sensitivity
SSB / CW	<0.20 uV
FM	<0.16 uV

Transmitter

Output power
144 MHz	45 W (CW / FM) 35 W (SSB)
430 MHz	40 W (CW / FM) 30 W (SSB)
1240 MHz	10 W (CW / SSB / FM)
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc (144/430 MHz) <-50 dBc (1240 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>40 dB (1.5kHz tone)
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 kHz
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (-6 dB, SSB)
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
30 standard memories 20 split memories 3 alert memories 3 call memories 3 for programmed scan
Display (Main)
100 Hz frequency resolution
Display (Sub)
100 Hz frequency resolution 30-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS [1][3] 1750 Hz tone [2]
Antenna
SO239 50Ω (144 MHz) SO239 50Ω (430 MHz) [1] N 50Ω (430 MHz) [2] N 50Ω (1240 MHz)
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Power consumption
2.5A RX (no signal) 12A TX (144 MHz, max power) 15A TX (430 MHz, max power) 8A TX (1240 MHz, max power)
Audio power
1.5W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone) 2 x Jack 3.5 mm (main/sub speakers) Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) BNC (1200 MHz IF) 7-pin DIN (CONT / linear amplifier) 6-pin DIN (ACC1 / computer control) 13-pin DIN (ACC2) RCA (ACC3 / 144 MHz preamplifier control) 8-pin DIN (ACC4 / amateur TV unit)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
342 (W) x 134 (H) x 336 (D) mm with projections
Weight
9.2 kg

TS-790A model, USA and general markets.
TS-790E model, European markets.
Optional unit.

TS-790A / TS-790E sub display :

kenwood TS-790 sub RX display

Reference / Description
1	Selected mode
2	M.CH display. Turn ON during memory channel operation
3	CO display. Turn ON during carrier operate scan operation
4	SCAN display. Turn ON during scanning
5	VFO A or VFO B
6	STEP display. Lights when the STEP key is ON
7	CTCSS display. Turn ON to indicate the CTCSS function is active, TS-790A only
8	Operating frequency
9	S-meter
10	The "dot" indicates the memory channel currently display will be skipped during Memory-channel scan
11	Turn ON to indicate the MHz function is active
12	M.SCR display. Lights when the M.IN key is pressed
13	Memory channel number

TS-790A / TS-790E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS790 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 480.00	2021-dec	Second Hand In good condition and tested
USD 564.00 (479EUR)	2021-dec	Second Hand Working. There are some scratches
USD 1507.00 (1099GBP)	2021-oct	Second Hand With optional 23cm module and CTCSS unit fitted

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