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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 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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