HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S

TS-990S
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For Real DXers

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The ultimate DX and Contest experience is here. Kenwood’s long-awaited flagship model
is equipped with the latest technology that embodies an entirely new HF standard. TS-990S 3
 1973 TS-900 1982 TS-930 1985 TS-940 1989 TS-950
The all-band SSB transceiver is The HF transceiver is the world’s first The HF transceiver offers the high The HF transceiver is the world’s
making history for its Ham Radio transceiver equipped with dynamic range that won the struggle first digitalized unit that comes
state-of-the-art technology. built-in automatic antenna tuner. through Cycle 22. with built-in DSP.

Repeated innovation turns

the tradition into a legend.

External Speaker

SP-990 NEW
Input :5 W

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2013 TS-990 The TS-990S comes equipped with dual receivers for simultaneous dual reception on different bands. It also
features narrow-band roofing filters in the main receiver in a full down-conversion configuration. The new
TS-990S achieves the highest base-level reception performance of any radio in the TS series, through the careful
selection of circuits and components for their high-performance and through an inovative triple DSP
configuration. The Trio tone has evolved into the Kenwood tone. Also, thanks to the dual TFT display and
superior panel layout, it achieves both comfortable visibility and operability. Our top-of-the-line transceiver is
for all radio operators who love HF.

HF/50 MHz Transceiver

TS-990S
Output:200 W
NEW

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 The TS-990S has the overwhelmingly highest We have achieved a down-conversion format for all amateur bands
quality receiver among the TS series. A key point in realising maximum performance from the 1st mixer
Comparison
is to prevent the leakage of unnecessary signals, other than the target 3rd order Intercept Point characteristics
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The dual receivers facilitate reception on different bands. signal, from the mixer to the subsequent stage. This is achieved by
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The main receiver is the highest quality receiver among the TS series, taking advantage of the digital filter using the DSP in the final IF

Intercept Point [dBm]

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stage. The TS-990S main receiver employs a 1st IF frequency of
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8.248 MHz for down-conversion, achieving superior close-in dynamic
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TS-990S
Our old model

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target signal. Interfering signals separation [kHz]
frx=14.2 MHz,PRE AMP OFF,BW 500 Hz,MODE CW

The horizontal axis shows separation of the target

signal and interfering signal frequencies.

The newly developed mixer contributes to achieving +40 dBm IP3

In place of the Double Balanced Mixer, which uses the J-FET, we have
installed the newly developed Double Balanced Grounded Switch Type
in the 1st mixer circuit, which is the heart of the main receiver.
The transceiver is also equipped with an Amateur Bands pre selector RF BPF
function that varies its tuning frequency in tandem with the receiver through t
ATT
frequency. It effectively attenuates strong out-of-band signals that
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achieved a +40dBm class third-order intercept point for the signal path
of the 1st mixer, based on select circuits and components, employing Pre Selector

large core toroidal coils to protect against distortion from large input
signals, as well as using relays for the signal switching.

Pre Selector 160m BAND

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Amplitude (dB)
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Main Receiver Amateur band RF BPF

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Pre Selector feature

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0
Frequency (Hz)
4.0 5.0

Transformer feedback RF Amp 1

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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Main receiver

The newly developed narrow-band High-IP roofing filter shows its true You can realize high C/N levels by dividing high frequencies using
value by cutting adjacent unwanted signals the newly developed VCO frequency division 1st local oscillator
The transceiver uses a down-conversion method for The TS-990S Local Oscillator Circuit is an independent
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1.83 MHz
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VL[WK¿OWHU1DUURZEDQGSDVVZLGWKVVHOHFWDEOHDUH DDS Direct, and the transmitter and conventional PLL, -30

Phase Noise [dBc/Hz]

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500 Hz and 270 Hz for CW operation, 2.7 kHz for with the targeted signal system. The newly developed -50
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SSB and 6 kHz and 15 kHz, which are suitable for 9&2IUHTXHQF\GLYLVLRQIRUPDWLVXVHGIRUWKHVWORFDO -70
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format, and relatively spurious-free local oscillation -120
course, manual switching is possible as well. -130
signals that are characteristic of the PLL format, by -140
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100 1,000 10,000 100,000
CH1 B/R log MAG 10 dB/ REF 0 DB than the intended frequency. It is possible to convert it to Offset Frequency [Hz]
CH2 B/R log MAG 10 dB/ REF 0 DB

Roofing 1st IF in a pure state without leaking the target signal as

Filters noise by reducing static noise from the local oscillator Main receiver 1st Local Oscillator C/N main receiver characteristic
example (20m/160m)
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TS-990S MAIN BAND FRONT-END AMP

Main reception unit
1st local oscillator block diagram
500 Hz Divider
1/N
82.78∼ 115.48∼
1.8/3.5/5M ... N=10 AMP
92.48 MHz 128.992 MHz
PLL DDS PLL 7M ... N=8
14/18 /21/ 24M ... N=4
1st Mixer 2.7 kHz 96.48∼ 127.48∼ (other than these,
107.48 MHz 138.992 MHz DDS Direct)
through through IF BW 100 Hz SWP 8.6 sec
SPAN 2 kHz
SPAN 100 kHz

Roofing filter-characteristic example BW=270 Hz DDS IC AD 9951

6 kHz
CH1 B/R log MAG 10 dB/ REF 0 DB
CH2 B/R log MAG 10 dB/ REF 0 DB
Pre Amp Post Amp Comes equipped with ±0.1 ppm TCXO, which combines high stability and
15 kHz energy saving
The standard equipment includes a TCXO (Temperature-
Mode Phantom load Start-up time
Compensated crystal Oscillator), which stabilizes frequencies
at ±0.1 ppm as the standard signal source. Unlike OCXO Stand-by Or Less Approx.
power saving 0.5 W 40 seconds
(Oven Controlled crystal Oscillator), which requires warm-up Approx. Approx.
Normal
time, this device can start up quickly even from the power-off 20 W 5 seconds

position, while maintaining a high level of stability. It is in

IF BW 100 Hz SWP 8.6 sec compliance with European energy-saving standard Lot6.
SPAN 3.5 kHz
SPAN 100 kHz
Power consumption in stand-by energy-saving mode is less
Roofing filter-characteristic example BW=500 Hz
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1st Mixer 10 MHz reference I/O.
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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Sub-receiver

Innovation spurred on by digital technology

Super sub, which supports has revolutionized the Kenwood tone.
simultaneous dual reception.
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Two attractive features of simultaneous it is still easy to hear and less tiring to listen to.
dual reception for different bands are that In addition to introducing AGC control using dedicated DSP,
you can easily change the condx on other ZHKDYHIXUWKHUUH¿QHGWKH.HQZRRGWRQHDQGUHFHSWLRQVRXQGTXDOLW\WUDQVPLWWHG
bands and also easily handle split-operation. by radio operators worldwide by innovating the analogue AGC unit
From this single device a whole new array and installing numerous interference and noise elimination functions.
of strategies becomes possible. Such innovations have given new life to Kenwood’s legendary tone.

Sub-receiver
The sub-receiver, which incorporates the TS-590S receiver

Down-conversion occurs on the PRUHRUOHVVÀDWG\QDPLFUDQJHHYHQLILQWHUIHUHQFH

160m/80m/40m/20m/15m amateur bands* impinges on your reception frequency, thanks to
The sub-receiver features performance that has VXSHULRU FORVHLQ G\QDPLF UDQJH SURSHUWLHV<RX
exceeded its class since going on sale, thus further can clearly catch signals under conditions made
refining this popular receiver on the TS-590S. problematic by strong close-in interference signals.
Because this is particularly the case in the front
end, where it employs circuit configuration that
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amateur bands, it can be used in actual operation
despite being “just” a sub-receiver.
* The IF bandwidth for 160m/80m/40m /20m/15m bands is
(SSB/CW/FSK/PSK) for frequency levels 2.7 kHz or below.

Roofing filter, 500 Hz, 2.7 kHz

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Frequencies of 500 Hz and 2.7 kHz are standard
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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S DSP / IF filter

Equipped with dedicated DSP for the main receiver, sub-receiver, Extensive interference elimination
and band scope. and noise reduction functions
Kenwood continues to provide quality sound developments, three DSP units are used, one on IF filter bandwidth variability Band elimination filter function
reception that is unattainable through analogue each major block of the TS-990S. By distributing <RXFDQYDU\'63¿OWHUEDQGZLGWKDQGHOLPLQDWHH[- 7KH¿OWHULVFDSDEOHRIYDU\LQJWKHVWRSEDQGEDQG-
circuits, by incorporating the world-premiere DSP the signal processing of the main IF, band scope, tensive interference depending on use and condition. width and the amount of loss. When signals that
on the TS-950 and achieving IF AGC control on the and sub-IF, we have realized ample digital signal <RXFDQRSHUDWHLWDVD+,&87/2:&87IXQFWLRQ interfere with the target signal multiply, this is a
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Band Elimination Filter
transceivers. As a culmination of the foregoing in CW/FSK/SSB-DATA transmission mode. tion for operations 0

such as dampen- -20

Amplitude (dB)
WIDTH SHIFT -40
You can avoid neighbouring If the interference is on one side only, ing interference
signals by varying the you can shift the central frequency -60
bandpass width. without changing bandwidth. signals, even if it
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cuts down some of
WIDTH SHIFT -1,000 -500 0 500 1,000

Intended
the target signal. Frequency (Hz)
Target
signal signal
The noise blanker function (NB1/NB2) is
For main receiver IF DSP For sub-receiver IF DSP, every kind of signal processing For band scope equipped with digital/analogue 2 format
ADSP-21363 clock @333 MHz ADSP-21369 clock @260 MHz ADSP-21363 clock @333 MHz
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delay properties. AGC characteristics play a very get tired of listening” is due to the characteristics such a function is effective against noise that cannot be tracked by an
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IF AGC control block diagram SOFT-ATK
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RX IF IF ADC Digital NB RX Audio in helping further refine the quick operations.

DSP-based noise reduction function (NR1/NR2)
Analog
AGC DET AGC DET
Kenwood tone by innovating
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IF Filter not only the AGC control
OUT Band
AutoManual Notch IF notch QRLVHUHGXFWLRQIRUPDW²15DQG15$QRSWLPDO
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Band Elimination Filter algorithm on the DSP but also
Manager
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the analog AGC unit as well.
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<RXFDQVZLWFKEHWZHHQWKH,)DXWRQRWFKDQGWKH plied which is more effective in CW operation.
Exacting chassis design for realizing quality sound manual notch IF Manual Notch BW 400 Hz / 800 Hz
function that can 0 Other extensive interference elimination and noise
reduction functions
Amplitude (dB)

The sound quality of the built-in speaker is largely determined be changed manu- -20

by the chassis structure. With the TS-990S, we have been able -40 Beat cancel function (BC1/BC2)
ally, depending on -60 The beat cancel function is effective against relatively weak, multiple beats,
to minimize unnecessary chassis vibration through multiple the nature of the whereas the IF auto notch is effective against strong beats.
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simulations from the concept phase. The Kenwood tone is supported Audio peak filter
ϕ 77 mm Top plate oscillation interference. -1,000 -500 0 500 1,000
You can vary the bandpass width of the pitch tone in carrier modes such as CW
Frequency (Hz)
not only by circuits and DSP but also by exact chassis design. Built-in speaker simulation example and FSK. FSK is compatible with mark and space frequencies.

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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Transmission unit /cooling

Built-in automatic antenna tuner capable of high-speed operation

Transmitter performance,
featuring high-scale specifications, The built-in automatic antenna tuner is a preset
can withstand long periods of operation at full power. type that covers amateur band frequencies ranging
from 160m~6m, and can be switched in on receive
Operating stably even when continually working over long periods of time, WRR7KHWXQHULVFDSDEOHRIUDSLG46<EDVHGRQ
such as in competitions.
instantaneous band change, using a relay system
that is known for high-speed operations. The relay,
inductors, and coil use large-sized components
that are able to handle the 200 W output.

ANT RX OUT RX IN
1 2 3 4
MAIN BAND MAIN
ANT Selector MAIN RX ANT BAND
OFF RECEIVER
RX
ON
AT SUB RX ANT SUB
TX
OFF BAND
SUB BAND RECEIVER
ANT Selector
It is fitted with four antenna terminals, which can be set independently on ON

Transmit amateur bands, whether main band or sub-band. The reception input and
output terminals can be used for reception dedicated antennas, antenna
output for external reception devices, and external BPF connections. It is
usable with either the main band or the sub-band.
Transmission Unit

High reliability design promises stable operation at 200 W Cooling system to send a sufficient volume of air to each unit

7KH GHYLFH XVHV 95)03 SRZHU 026)(7V FET attributes. Further, you can realize Kenwood’s Cooling is very important to obtain a stable output
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achieve superior IMD properties by pursuing bias exhibits excellent linearity. heat sink. An independent variable-speed fan is
and matching conditions in order to fully exploit the provided for the switching power supply, final
unit, and antenna tuner, cooling each unit with a
3rd order TX IMD 14.2 MHz / 200 W VXI¿FLHQWDLUVXSSO\7KHVZLWFKLQJSRZHUVXSSO\
-10 DQGWKH¿QDOXQLWKDYHWZLQFRROLQJIDQV1RLVHLV
reduced by controlling the fan speed according to
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the temperature.
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To dissipate the heat of the 200 W final, we
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used swage fins instead of the conventional
extruded aluminum fins. Using CAE analysis
we designed the optimal fin shape and size
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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Dual display

Sub-band display monitors the target signal itself

Fitted with dual TFT displays for an intuitive
understanding of what’s happening around you. The 3.5” TFT sub-band display is located above the effects can be displayed on the easy-to-see sub-
main dial, which not only reduces eye movement in EDQGGLVSOD\DOORZLQJIRULQWXLWLYHRSHUDWLRQ<RX
The combination of two displays, main and sub-band, allows you to simultaneously
monitor the target signal and the surrounding area with minimal eye movement. reading the frequency, but also allows you to can switch the sub-band display between the four
monitor the target signal itself by displaying the different view modes below according to your
demodulated audio spectrum. In addition, filter intention.
Simultaneous display
Normal display Magnified frequency display

Dual frequency display Dual frequency display

Basic Screen FSK mode

Dual display
Single frequency display Single frequency display
Monitor the area surrounding the target signal with the main display with virtual dial
PSK mode

Main display
The main display shows basic information about band scope function that allows you to monitor band When you are in the mood for a change, Touch-sensitive
how about these display modes? main screen
the frequency, mode, meter, and others functions, status. Execute fast sweeps with FFT processing
Main display Sub-band display
as well as the on/off status of the other accessory using DSP. Switch to different view modes such
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settings and memory lists. In addition, it features a views.

Main display example views

Analogue dial display

Wide dial display (Reception specific) Simply touch the main screen for
quick QSY.

TS-930 type display TS-940 type display

Waterfall view Equalizer view RTTY reception view

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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Operability

Comfortable operational performance that The new frequency function can be operated intuitively
you can control at will. <RXFDQXVHWKHIUHTXHQF\IXQFWLRQWKDWVZLWFKHVOHJ- MAIN BAND SUB-BAND
DF\9)2$9)2%E\VZLWFKLQJWKHPDLQDQGVXE RX / TX key RX / TX key
The panel layout, familiar to Kenwood users, allows for intuitive operation.
band. Turn the sub-band reception on and off using
It is sure to win you over, increasing the accuracy of your operations
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and allowing you to develop greater familiarity with the equipment. switch between simplex and split using the TX key.
A single glance at the LEDs lets you know the cur-
rent status.

The new split function allows you to use quick settings

Similar to the legacy 1. Hold down the Sub-band TX key, and the split LED will flash.
series, you can add
functions via M S 2. When the transmission 2 . Searching for a transmis
frequency is set. -sion frequency
and M/S giving a To set 2UP, simply press 2 on Operate the sub-band dial to
dual-action quick- the numeric keypad, and the determine the transmission
sub-band VFO will change +2 frequency, press the TX key,
split setup. kHz from the main reception and setup is complete. Coarse
frequency; split set up is now adjustment is also possible
complete. To set 1DOWN, by tapping a likely vacant
press 0 and then 1 on the frequency on the main scope.
numeric keypad, and you
can set increments of 1 kHz
from±1~9 kHz.

You can also input split and sub-band reception states into memory

Memory for a maximum of 120 channels is <RX FDQ HDVLO\ FDOO XS WKH VWDWHV RI VLPXOWDQHRXV
available. In addition to the repeater frequency, you dual reception using the dual channel memory.
can also preset beacons and transmission stations.

Number of
Memory Channels
Standard Memory:
100 Channels
Interval Specified Memory:

Control
10 Channels
Extended Memory:
10 Channels

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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Useful functions

Conveniently located extensive Useful functions positioned around Firmware updates by USB flash Remote control
sub-Receiver controls the main and sub-band dial drive or USB cable the TS-990S from your PC
The dedicated sub-receiver with extensive Frequently used functions are centrally placed in the Switch to update mode and insert a USB memory 8VLQJ WKH$5&3 UDGLR FRQWURO VRIWZDUH
interference elimination is centrally located at the immediate vicinity of the main and sub-band dial. stick into the USB-A port on the front panel, and the you can control most functions from your PC.
right edge of the main panel. Access the dials and Supports quick operations. update will automatically begin. In addition, access Control the memory channel, settings, and functions
keys you need without hesitation. An LED is lit your USB memory from your PC by connecting using your PC. Download the free software from the
when operating the sub-band to prevent accidental your PC via USB cable to the USB-B port on the Kenwood website.
operation (this can also be dedicated to the main rear panel, switch to update mode, and a folder
encoder variable bandwidth). Other functions have named TS-990 will appear on your computer.
been significantly upgraded in the TS-990S from
the TS-590S, including band elimination filters,
DATA mode supported by ARCP-990
APF, mute, the addition of slope switching in the example views
external I/O switching
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VLPXOWDQHRXVXVHRI1%1% There are a variety of I/O interfaces, including the
FIL/SEL: microphone jack, analogue audio input and output,
Preset the bandpass width to 2 types
Kenwood SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II
or 3 types with the DSP IF filter for USB audio interface, and optical digital interface.
quick WIDE/NAR switching operations. By combining DATA mode (1-3) with SSB/FM/ Enables full-duplex operation with improved
CW T (CW Tune): AM modes, it is possible to easily switch between functionality such as visual confirmation of HF
Automatic tuning tunes the target
signal in at your pitch frequency at a external devices for modulation and demodulation. IUHTXHQF\ RQ WKH /&' SDQHO &RQWURO YLD 71&
press of the CW tune key.
6ZLWFKEHWZHHQ'$7$92;IXQFWLRQDQGPXWHIRU (AX.25) enables more accesses to HF functions:
FINE:
The frequency change unit of the each modulated line. XIT, mode switching, split-frequency operations on/
tuning dial can be set to 1/10 of the
default value. off, memory shift, and frequency step selection. The
SPEED VOICE: transporter sends out its pre-programmed call sign
The PF key default is for voice trans- Transmit and receive
via CW every 10 minutes.
mission, but you can also assign a
different function to it.
DSP equalizers
LOCK: Commander Transporter
F. LOCK Key. Useful when used in combination with TF-SET. In addition to the legacy presets, up to a maximum HF antenna
COM
RIWKUHHXVHUVHWWLQJVFDQEHFRQ¿JXUHG<RXFDQVWRUH connector
MIC
the equalizer settings used for each mode dand enjoy ø3.5 mm EXT SP

Sub-receiver with a very comfortable Commander Transporter HF Transceiver

extensive interference Increased user-friendliness featuring TH-D72E/ TM-D710E

430 MHz/144 MHz
TH-D72E/ TM-D710E
430 MHz/144 MHz
TS-990S

elimination controls two USB-A ports on the front panel rag-chew session
430 MHz band
centered on the right with others. Voice signals, Control signals
side of the main panel.
The front panel is equipped with headphone 430 MHz band 144 MHz band
RX equalizer Confirmation of HF frequency HF receive audio
jack, microphone jack, and two USB-A ports for
NH\ERDUGRU86%ÀDVK *Kenwood SKY COMMAND SYSTEM II uses a pair of TH-D72E / TM-D710E

drive. Voice guidance / recording function transceivers.

TS-990S is limited to the following functions in the operation of the current KSS.
Operation Commander [A / B] in the TS-990S is equivalent to [M / S].
Memory channel is simplex operation only.
Equipped with voice guidance for frequencies, Remote power On/Off is not available on Standby State Low Power
Consumption mode.
NH\ FRQWURO DQG VHWWLQJ<RX FDQ DOVR UHFRUG DQG Control to the main band operation only.
Note: Refer to applicable Amateur Radio regulations to check whether you are
replay your message. permitted to use this function.

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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Front/Back Panel

Front Panel Back Panel

Front Panel Back Panel Dimensions

Headphone Jack (ϕ6.3 mm) Antenna Connector ×4 AC Power Supply Connector (3 Pin)

182 (201* )
Paddle Keyer (ϕ6.3 mm) RX IN Connector (RCA): Receive Only Antenna Terminal AT Connector (6 Pin): External Antenna Tuner Connection

165
USB Connector (USB-A): RX OUT Connector (RCA): External Receiver Keypad Jack (ϕ3.5 mm): Function Key Pad Connection
USB Memory, USB Keyboard Connection Terminal COM Connector (D-SUB 9 Pin): RS-232C
Microphone Jack (8 Pin Metal Type) Key Jack (ϕ6.3 mm): For Paddle, Straight Key, and PC Keying Optical Connector Input Terminal (EIAJ Optical)
200 460
660
*At front leg up position
ACC2 Connector (13 Pin DIN): Audio I/O and Other Optical Connector Output Terminal (EIAJ Optical)
Accessories Connection
External Speaker Jack 1 (ϕ3.5 mm)
Remote Connector (7 Pin DIN): Linear Amplifier Connection
External Speaker Jack 2 (ϕ3.5 mm)
Meter Jack (ϕ3.5 mm): Analogue Meter Connection TS-990S
USB Connector (USB-B): PC Control, USB Audio
400
Drive Connector (RCA): Drive Output 449
Display Connector (DVI-I): External Display
Ground Terminal Connection Terminal
Standard External I/O Terminal (BNC): 10 MHz LAN Connector (RJ-45): PC Control, Time Correction (NTP)

SP-990

Front/Rear Panel
300
306
Unit: mm

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 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TS-990S Options/Specifications

Main Options TS-990S Specifications

General Receiver
MC-90 MC-60A 160m band 1.81 ~ 2.0 MHz Main Sub1*3 Sub2*4
Deluxe Desktop Circuit type
80m band 3.5 ~ 3.8 MHz Double Double Triple
Desktop Microphone superheterodyne superheterodyne superheterodyne
Microphone 60m band *1 5.25 ~ 5.45 MHz
40m band 7.0 ~ 7.2 MHz 1st IF 8.248 MHz 11.374 MHz 73.095 MHz
Intermediate
30m band 10.1 ~ 10.15 MHz 2nd IF (FM) 24 kHz/ (455 kHz) 24 kHz 10.695 MHz
Frequency frequency
range 20m band 14.0 ~ 14.35 MHz 3rd IF (FM) - - 24 kHz / (455 kHz)
(Transmitter) 0.5 μV (0.13 ~ 0.522 MHz)
17m band 18.068 ~ 18.168 MHz
MC-43S HS-5*1 15m band 21.0 ~ 21.45 MHz SSB, CW,
4 μV (0.522 ~ 1.705 MHz)
Hand Open-Air FSK, PSK 0.2 μV (1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz)
12m band 24.89 ~ 24.99 MHz
Microphone Deluxe (S/N 10 dB)
10m band 28.0 ~ 29.7 MHz 0.13 μV (24.5 ~ 30 MHz)
Headphones
6m band 50.0 ~ 52.0 MHz 0.13 μV (50 ~ 54 MHz)

Sensitivity 6.3 μV (0.13 ~ 0.522 MHz)

2 0.13 ~ 30 MHz, 50 ~ 54 MHz
Frequency range (Receiver)* (TYP) 32 μV (0.522 ~ 1.705 MHz)
VFO: Continuous 30 kHz ~ 60 MHz
AM
2 μV (1.705 ~ 24.5 MHz)
HS-6*1 SP-990 Mode
A1A(CW), A3E(AM), J3E(SSB), F3E(FM),
F1B(FSK), G1B(PSK)
(S/N 10 dB)
1.3 μV (24.5 ~ 30 MHz)
Light Weight External
Headphones Speaker Frequency stability Within ±0.1 ppm (0 °C ~ +50 °C) 1.3 μV (50 ~ 54 MHz)

NEW Antenna impedance 50 Ω FM 0.22 μV (28 ~ 30 MHz)

Antenna tuner load range 16.7 Ω ~ 150 Ω (12 dB SINAD) 0.22 μV (50 ~ 54 MHz)
Standard voltage AC 220 ~ 240 V (50/60 Hz) Image Rejection Ratio (50 MHz) 70 dB (60 dB) or less
Supply voltage range ±10 % (AC 198 V ~ 264 V) IF Rejection Ratio 70 dB or less
ARCP-990 ARHP-990 At transmit
840 VA or less
SSB 2.4 kHz or more (-6 dB)
Radio Control Radio Host Power
(maximum) (LO:200 / HI:2800 Hz) 4.4 kHz or less (-60 dB)
Program Program consumption
At receive 500 Hz or more (-6 dB)
200 VA or less CW, FSK, PSK
NEW NEW (no signal) (WIDTH:500 Hz) 1.2 kHz or less (-60 dB)
*Freeware Selectivity
*Freeware Usable temperature range 0 °C ~ +50 °C 6.0 kHz or more (-6 dB)
Freeware available for download from AM
Freeware available for download from
Kenwood website starting late March, Without projection W460 x H165 x D400 mm (LO:100 / HI:3000 Hz) 12 kHz or less (-50 dB)
Kenwood website starting late March,
2013 2013 Dimensions Include projection W460 x H182 x D449 mm 12 kHz or more (-6 dB)
FM
At front leg up position H201 mm ( front panel ), H173 mm ( rear panel) 25 kHz or less (-50 dB)
*1:HS-5 and HS-6 are monaural. We recommend using stereo headphones to fully utilize the Weight Approx. 24.5 kg XIT variable range ±9.999 kHz
simultaneous dual reception function of the main unit.
Transmitter Notch filter attenuation 60 dB or more (Auto), 70 dB or more (Manual)

CW/SSB/FSK / Beat cancel attenuation 40 dB or more

Output power 200 W (50 W)
PSK /FM (AM) Audio output 1.5 W or more (8 Ω)
Modulation SSB:Balanced, AM:Low Power, FM:Reactance Audio output impedance 8Ω
Maximum frequency deviation (FM) wide: ±5 kHz or less, narrow: ±2.5 kHz or less
HF (Harmonics) : -60 dB or less
Spurious emissions HF (others) : -50 dB or less
50 MHz: -66 dB or less *1 60m band: Refer to applicable Amateur Radio regulations to your country.
*2 MAIN BAND: Spec. guaranteed in amateur band 160m through 6m
Carrier suppression -60 dB or less *3 In 160m/80m/40m/20m/15m Amateur bands, IF band width 2.7 kHz or less (SSB, CW, FSK, PSK)
Unwanted sideband suppression -60 dB or less *4 Except in above *3
Transmit frequency response Within -6 dB (300 ~ 2700 Hz) Internal beats may occur during amateur radio band reception, depending on combinations
Microphone impedance 600 Ω of main band and sub-band frequencies.
Spurious signals other than the intended signal may appear on the band scope and/or
XIT variable range ±9.999 kHz waterfall view.

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 *Alterations may be made without notice to improve the ratings or the design of the transceiver.
*The photographic and printing processes may cause the coloration of the transceiver to appear different from that of the actual transceiver.
Kenwood House Dwight Road Watford
Hertfordshire WD18 9EB, United Kingdom www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk CA321E-E-16

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