Kenwood TS-430S User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Assigned Frequency bands for the Transmitter: 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 meter Amateur bands
- Assigned Frequency bands for the Receiver: 150 kHz up to 30 MHz
- Transmitter Modes: A3J (LSB, USB), A1 (CW), A3 (AM), F3 (FM)
- Antenna Input Resistance: 50 Ohmes (Optional)
- Power Supply: 12.0 to 16.0V DC (13.8V nominal)
- Current Consumption: 20A approx. in transmit mode, 1.2A approx. in receive mode.
- Physical Dimensions: 270 (W) x 96 (H) x 257 (D) mm
- Packing Dimensions: 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Transmitter Specifications:
- Input Power:(Final) Max Tuner 160M PEP:
- SSB on 160m - 15m band - 250 Watts PEP, 200 Watts DC
- 10m - 250 Watts PEP, 200 Watts DC, 120W AM and 60W FM
- Modulation:
- SSB = Balanced Modulation
- FM = Variable Reactance Direct Shift (with FM-430 optional accessory)
- Amplitude Modulation = Low Level Modulation (IF stage)
- Maximum Frequency Deviation (FM): +5kz (with FM-430 optional accessory)
- Microphone Input: 500Ω on the lower side and 50KΩ on the upper
Receiver Specifications:
- Design/Watched Circuitry:
- Single Side Band (SSB), Continuous Wave (CW), Amplitude Modulated (AM) = Double conversion Superheterodyne
- FM = Triple Conversion Superheterodyne
- Intermediary Frequency:
- 1st IF at 48.055MHz
- 2nd I at 8.83 MHz
- For FM only: 3rd IF is 455 MHz.
- Sensitivity Please Note the Following:
- SSB/CW (signal to noise ratio ten decibels): usage requires a less than one microvolt 160-500Khz input, less than 4microvolt 500Kz-1.8mhz and less than 0.25microvolt 1.8-30MHZ.
- AM (signal to noise ratio ten decibels): a usage requirement is under 13microvolt input within the 150Kz to 500Kz range, under 40microvolt within the 500Khz-1.8Mhz range and lastly, under 2.5microvolt within the range of 1.8Mhz-30Mhz.
- FM (find modulated signal to noise ratio twelve decibels): if using the optional device FM - 430 the usage requirement is under 0.7 microvolts
- As for image ratio, the range between 1.8mhz to 30mhz requires a ratio above 70db.
- Selectivity:
- SSB/CW: significantly below 2.4 kHz (−6 dB) 4.4 kHz (−60 dB)
- AM: below 6 kHz (−6 dB) 12 kHz (-60 dB)
- FM: below 15 kHz (-6 dB) 32 kHz (-60 dB)
- These features are offered:
- A tuner with a range from 150Kz to 30mhz.
- A transmitter with USB LSB CW and AM functions alongside an optional FM function.
- Two digital rotating units with 10hz increments.
- Four memory cells.
- An integrated rechargeable battery that is capable of storing up to 5 years worth of information with its back up feature.
- Capable of controlling an automated antenna tuner and being compatible with AT-250 devices.
- A built in RF Attenuator.
- A transmission device that operates according to Voice Activation Commands capable of disabling use of buttons.
- Internal radiator for the protection of the power amplifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the bandwidth of the TS-430S?
A1: The frequencies for the device are 150 kHz and 30 MHz.
Q2: Does TS-430S accept any other type of modulation?
A2: The TS-430S accepts the following: USB, LSB, CW, AM and FM as an optional.
Q3: What is the working voltage for TS-430S?
A3: 12.0 to 16.0 V DC is the required power, while the average is 13.8 V.
Q4: What is the total current drawn in both Transmit and Receive modes of TS-430S?
A4: The amount of energy used while in Transmit mode is approximated to be 20A and while in Receive mode it is 1.2A.
Q5: How many mmory channels are programmed in TS-430S?
A5: Eight.
Q6: Is there a mobile option available with TS-430S?
A6: Yes, but you will need to connect the antenna as well as the power source to make it function.
Q7: What is the required impedance for the antenna?
A7: 50 Ohms is the required impedance.
Q8: Are there any internal cooling systems integrated into the model?
A8: The TS-430S has an internal cooling mechanism for the final amplifier, so yes it does.
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