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Digital signal processing (DSP) at the IF stage is now a reality with the Kenwood TS-870S HF transceiver. DSP technology uses a dedicated computer chip to convert analog waveforms into digital information in real-time, providing the opportunity to filter and enhance the quality of the signal before it is reconverted into analog form for the human ear. This design uses two state-of-the-art 24-bit 20 MIPS DSP chips that provide for receiving enhancements to bring signals out of the noise. Imagine over 100dB out of pass band attenuation with virtually no signal loss by the DSP filter! Imagine CW bandwidth adjustable to 50 Hz. Advanced speech processing with transmit equalization that will make you the first in pile-ups! This radio also features RIT and XIT and a multifunction meter. Plus complete computer operation and control of the TS-870S is possible with supplied Windows™ software and a built-in RS-232C port [DB9].
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
- Frequency stability
- ≤ 10 p.p.m.
- Tuning steps
- Continuous
- Memories
- 100 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.1-30 MHz
- Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB FSK
- Sensitivity
- SSB / CW / FSK
100-500 kHz: ≤ 1 µV
0.5-1.62 MHz: ≤ 4 µV
1.62-24.5 MHz: ≤ 0.2 µV
24.5-30 MHz: ≤ 0.13 µV
AM
100-500 kHz: ≤ 2 µV
0.5-1.62 MHz: ≤ 31.6 µV
1.62-24.5 MHz: ≤ 2 µV
24.5-30 MHz: ≤ 2 µV
FM
28-30 MHz: ≤ 0.25 µV - Selectivity
- SSB: 2.3 kHz @ -6 dB / 3.3 kHz @ -60 dB
CW: 200 Hz @ -6 dB / 450 Hz @ -60 dB
FSK: 500 Hz @ -6 dB / 1000 Hz @ -60 dB
AM: 9 kHz @ -6 dB / 12 kHz @ -60 dB
FM: 14 kHz @ -6 dB / 18 kHz @ -60 dB - Filters
- SSB: 300 / 2600 Hz CW: 200 Hz FSK: 500 Hz AM: 100 / 4000 Hz FM: 14 kHz
- Receiver system
- Quadruple conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 73.05 MHz
2nd: 8.83 MHz
3rd: 455 kHz
4th: 11.3 kHz - Image rejection
- ≥ 80 dB
- Audio output
- >= 1.5 W @ 1-% THD into 8 Ohms
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 10-160 m + WARC
- Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB FSK
- RF-output
- Max 100 W (AM 25 W)
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 13.8V DC +/- 15%
- Current drain RX
- 2 A
- TX
- 20.5 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 330 × 120 × 334 mm (12.99 × 4.72 × 13.15 in)
- Weight
- 11.50 kg (25.4 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 1995 and 19xx
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- DSP
Built-in auto AT: 20-150 ohms - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3513
- MPN
- KENWOOD-TS-000870S
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Kenwood TS-870S In Depth Manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Kenwood TS-870S Service Manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Kenwood TS-870S User Manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Kenwood TS-870S User Manual Dutch PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Kenwood TS-870 Surge Diodes PLAIN - 4.5 kB, submitted by Phil Sisson
- Kewoon TS-870S EPROM Replacement PLAIN - 1.6 kB, submitted by Phil Sisson
- Upload relevant documents
New and second-hand prices
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Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Kenwood TS-870S is around:
- EUR 175.00
- AUD 644.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
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