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QRZ Page: VK6YSF
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KENWOOD TS-700SP
Kenwood
TS-700SP 2 meter multi-mode transceiver
The
Kenwood TS-700SP 2 meter multi-mode transceiver provides 10 watts
output in FM, SSB and CW modes
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General
Specification
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Details
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Radio
Type
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VHF
All-Mode Base Station Transceiver
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Frequency
Coverage
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144–148
MHz (2-meter amateur band)
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Operating
Modes
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SSB (USB/LSB),
CW, FM, AM
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Power
Supply
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Built-in
120/240 VAC supply or 13.8 VDC (external DC input)
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Power
Consumption
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RX:
~30 W
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TX:
~150 W (AC input, depending on mode/output)
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Dimensions
(W×H×D)
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330
× 125 × 300 mm (approx. 13 × 5 × 12 in)
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Weight
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~10.5
kg (23 lbs)
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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RF
Output Power
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10 W
SSB/CW/FM (nominal)
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3 W
AM |
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Final
Amplifier
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2 ×
2SC1306 transistors (solid-state finals)
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Spurious
Emissions
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-60
dB or better
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Modulation
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Low-level
for SSB/CW, high-level for FM
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Mic
Impedance
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600
ohms (standard dynamic microphone)
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Receiver
Specification
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Details
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Receiver
Type
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Double
conversion superheterodyne
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1st
IF / 2nd IF
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10.695
MHz / 455 kHz
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Frequency
Coverage
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144–148
MHz (amateur band only)
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Modes
Supported
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SSB (USB/LSB),
CW, FM, AM
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Sensitivity
(SSB/CW)
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0.3
µV for 10 dB S+N/N ≈ –115 dBm
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Sensitivity
(FM)
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0.5
µV for 12 dB SINAD ≈ –113 dBm
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Selectivity
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SSB:
2.4 kHz
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CW:
500 Hz (optional)
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FM:
15 kHz
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Image
Rejection Ratio
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≥60
dB
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IF
Rejection Ratio
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≥60
dB
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AGC
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Selectable:
Fast / Slow / Off
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Noise
Blanker
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Yes
(switchable)
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IF
Shift
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Yes (SSB/CW
only)
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Audio
Output Power
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1.5 W
into 8 ohms (internal speaker), 2 W max (external)
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Audio
Response
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300
Hz – 3.0 kHz (typical for SSB)
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RIT
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Yes
(Receiver Incremental Tuning, ±5 kHz range)
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Photo
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Kenwood
TS-700SP 2 meter multi-mode transceiver.
Features
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All-mode
operation (AM SSB, CW, FM) on 2 meters
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Digital
frequency display (LED, 100 Hz resolution)
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Built-in
AC and DC power supply
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VOX
and speech processor (adjustable)
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Noise
blanker
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IF
shift for adjacent signal reduction
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RIT
(Receiver Incremental Tuning)
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Antenna
preamp and attenuator switchable
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Multiple
memory channels (for FM use)
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FM
deviation adjustment
Rear
Panel Connections
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Connector |
Function |
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SO-239
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RF
output (50 ohms)
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Remote
Control Port
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External
VFO or frequency control
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External
Speaker Jack
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8-ohm
output
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Key
Jack
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CW
key input
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Accessory
Port
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For
TNC, audio input/output, mute, and other interfaces
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DC
Power Input
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13.8
VDC operation (via heavy duty DC cable)
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Notes
on Usage & Restoration
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Older
units may suffer from display issues or aging electrolytic
capacitors
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Accurate
alignment of VFO, BFO, and filters is key to good SSB
performance
Repairs,
maintenance and related projects
TOP
OF PAGE
Page initiated 01 June
2019
Page
last revised 11 July, 2025
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https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call,
FSQ and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current
activity is generally, however not restricted to operations with
JS8Call, FSQ and Olivia 8/250 on the 20m and 40m band.
Proposed
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Feel free to contact
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VK6MJM LF (136 kHz) and MF (474
kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Mode: Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to WSPR)
Station details were presented by
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