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KENWOOD
TS-50S
Kenwood TS-50S is a compact HF
transceiver
The
Kenwood TS-50S is a compact HF transceiver designed for amateur radio
operators seeking high performance in a small, rugged form factor.
Covering the entire HF spectrum from 1.8 to 30 MHz, including the WARC
bands, the TS-50S delivers up to 100 watts of output power on all
modes — SSB, CW, and AM — making it well-suited for both base
station and mobile operation.
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General
Specification
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Details
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Type
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HF
Transceiver
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Frequency
Coverage (TX)
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1.8
– 29.7 MHz (160–10 meters, incl. WARC)
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Frequency
Coverage (RX)
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500
kHz – 30 MHz
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Operating
Modes
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USB,
LSB, CW, AM
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IF
Frequencies
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8.83
MHz (1st), 455 kHz (2nd)
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Frequency
Stability
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±10
ppm (0°C to +50°C)
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Antenna
Impedance
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50
ohms, unbalanced
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Power
Supply Voltage
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13.8
VDC ±15% (negative ground)
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Current
Drain
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RX:
1.5 A max, TX: 20 A max
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Dimensions
(W × H × D)
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179
× 60 × 255 mm (7" × 2.4" × 10")
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Weight
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Approx.
2.7 kg (6 lbs)
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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Output
Power
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10
– 100 watts adjustable (5W min in AM)
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Modulation
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SSB:
Balanced, AM: Low-level
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Spurious
Emissions
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>50
dB below carrier
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SSB
Carrier Suppression
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>40
dB
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Microphone
Impedance
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600
ohms
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ALC
Range
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–10
to +10 dB
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Harmonics
Suppression
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>40
dB
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Duty
Cycle
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100%
(CW), SSB/AM as per mode
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Reciever
Specification
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Details
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Sensitivity
(10 dB S+N/N)
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SSB/CW:
<0.2 μV, AM: <2.0 μV
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Selectivity
(SSB)
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2.4
kHz (–6 dB), ≥4.0 kHz (–60 dB)
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Selectivity
(CW)
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500
Hz or optional narrow filter
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Selectivity
(AM)
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6.0
kHz (–6 dB), ≥12 kHz (–50 dB)
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IF
Notch Filter
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Yes
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RF
Gain Control
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Yes
(Manual & AGC)
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Audio
Output Power
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1.5 W
into 8 ohms
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RIT
(Receiver Incremental Tuning)
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±1.0
kHz
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Features
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Built-in
Automatic Antenna Tuner Control (for AT-50)
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Direct
Digital Synthesizer (DDS) technology
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100
Memory Channels
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Automatic
Gain Control (AGC): Fast, Slow, Off
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Noise
Blanker
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IF
Shift
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RIT/XIT
(Receiver/Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
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VOX
(Voice Operated Transmit)
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Multi-function
LCD Display with Backlight
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Keypad
Entry and VFO Tuning
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CW
Semi/Full Break-in
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Optional
CW Filter (YF-114C) and SSB Narrow Filter (YF-114SN)
Rear
Panel Connectors
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Antenna
(SO-239)
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Power
Input (13.8V DC, 6-pin Molex)
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External
Speaker (3.5 mm mono)
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AT-50
Interface (8-pin DIN)
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CW
Key input (3.5 mm)
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ACC1
(6-pin mini DIN) – for PC interface or remote control
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ACC2
(13-pin DIN) – for external accessories
Repairs,
maintenance and related projects
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OF PAGE
Page initiated 24 June
2025
Page
last revised 05 November, 2025
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
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Nikola Tesla, born on 10 July 1856, was one of
history's most influential inventors.
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Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 30m, and 40m bands.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Post
date: 5 July 2026
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Local
Repeaters
The Local Repeaters page has been updated with expanded and refreshed information on VHF and UHF repeaters across Western Australia's Central Coast, Perth, the Avon Valley, and the Peel region.
See: https://vk6ysf.com/local_repeaters.htm
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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MARMOTSat
An exciting upcoming amateur radio CubeSat
Proposed
launch date: 7 July 2026
Expected payload includes:
145.875 MHz – AX.25 packet digipeater
436.125 MHz – Telemetry & command (digital)
29.410 MHz – CW telemetry beacon, DVB-S2 experiments.
https://marmotsat.ca
https://www.propagationlab.ca/satellite/
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to
WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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