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TS-430S

The TS-430S all mode HF transceiver.


 

The TS-430S covers 1.8 - 30 MHz all-mode with 100 watts of r.f. output. 

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 Specifications

 

Frequency range:

TX: 10-160 m + WARC

RX: 0.15-30 MHz

Tuning steps:

10 / 100 Hz

1 MHz

Mode:

AM/SSB/CW (FM option)

Channels/memory management:

8 regular (no 6 & 7 establishes upper and lower band search limits)

Lithium battery backup

Repeater shift/offset:

No dedicated. Use VFO A/B split instead

Power supply:

12-16 VDC

Current drain/power consumption:

RX: 1.2 A

TX: Max 20 A

Antenna impedance/connector:

50 ohms / SO-239

Dimensions (W*H*D):

270*96*275 mm (10.6*3.8*275")

Weight:

6.5 Kg (14.3 lbs)

Other features:

IF shift, Notch filter, VOX

RECEIVER SECTION

Receiver system:

Double conversion superheterodyne (AM/SSB/CW)

1st IF: 48.055 MHz

2nd IF: 8.83 MHz

Triple conversion superheterodyne (FM)

1st IF: 48.055 MHz

2nd IF: 8.83 MHz

3rd IF: 455 KHz

Sensitivity:

AM (10 dB S/N)

0.15-0.5 MHz: 13 uV

0.5-1.8 MHz: 40 uV

1.8-30 MHz: 2.5 uV

FM (12 dB SINAD)

1.8-30 MHz: 0.7 uV

SSB/CW (10 dB S/N)

0.15-0.5 MHz: 1 uV

0.5-1.8 MHz: 4 uV

1.8-30 MHz: 0.25 uV 

Selectivity:

AM: 6 KHz (-6 dB), 12 KHz (-60 dB)

FM: 15 KHz (-6 dB), 32 KHz (-60 dB)

SSB/CW: 2.4 KHz (-6 dB), 4.4 KHz (-60 dB) 

Image rejection:

70 dB

AF output power/speaker:

1.5 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohms

External speaker connector:

3.5 mm, 4-16 ohms

TRANSMITTER SECTION

RF output power:

AM: ~40 W (60 W input)

FM: ~60 W (120 W input)

SSB: ~120 W PEP (250 W PEP input)

CW: ~100 W DC (200 W DC input) 

Modulation system:

AM: Low level modulation (IF stage)

FM: Variable reactance direct shift

SSB: Balanced modulation 

Max FM deviation:

±5 KHz

Spurious emissions:

Less than -40 dB

Microphone impedance/connector:

500 ohms to 5 kohm / 8-pin

MISCELLANEOUS

Manufactured:

Japan, 1983-198x (Discontinued)

Options/Accessories:

AT-130

Antenna tuner, 10-80 m

AT-250

Automatic antenna tuner, 10-160 m

FM-430

FM unit

HC-10

Digital world clock

HS-5

Deluxe communications headphones

HS-6

Lightweight communications headphones

MB-430

Mobile mounting bracket

MC-60A

Desk microphone

PS-430

Power supply, 13.8 VDC, 20 A (25% duty cycle)

SP-430

External speaker, 8 ohms

YK-88A

6 KHz AM filter

YK-88C

500 Hz CW filter

YK-88CN

270 Hz CW filter

YK-88SN 

1.8 KHz SSB filter 

 

For further technical information see: http://www.g3ynh.info/commercial/TS430.html

RigPix: http://www.rigpix.com/kenwood/ts430s.htm

eHam product review: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/510

 

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Page last revised 13 November, 2024

 

 

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