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TK-90
HF TRANSCEIVER

❚ Compact Rugged Design ❚ Selective Call & Status Call

❚ 300 Memory Channels ❚ VGS-1 Voice Guide and Storage Option
❚ Single Head Remote Option ❚ GPS & Voice Scrambler Port
❚ 6 Programmable Function Keys ❚ Data Modem Port
❚ Enhanced Kenwood Audio ❚ KPE-2 MIL-STD Automatic Link
Establishment Option
❚ 100W Transmit Power*
❚ MIL-STD 810 & IP54
❚ High-stability TCXO
* SSB/CW/FSK modes
❚ Enhanced Security Features
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TK-90
H F T R A N S C E I V E R

All-Terrain HF – The New Kenwood TK-90

Takes On All Challenges
Kenwood’s TK-90 is a high-performance HF Transceiver designed
to provide user-friendly operation wherever and whenever you need
reliable communications. The new, highly compact design,
advanced features and remote control head option make it ideal
for mobile and base station applications.

Compact and easy to use 6 programmable backlit keys customize the unit to the
specific needs and features of the operator day or night.
Extremely small dimensions TK-90
mean the TK-90 is transportable Enhanced Kenwood Audio optimizes voice frequency
and installation-friendly for components for greater audio quality and clarity in even the
vehicles and base stations. most challenging ambient noise conditions and HF applications.
The low-power settings facilitate
battery- and solar-powered usage
in the field.
TK-80
Powerful, tough and reliable
100W heavy-duty TX* provides the punch for long-distance
300 memory channel capacity provides for custom operation communications. The twin cooling fans and the enhanced heat
and monitor frequency settings. Each channel has a sink dissipation characteristics mean reliable, stable
programmable 12-character alphanumeric name for user- transmission performance hour after hour.
friendly channel selection via the backlit LCD. *100% duty for 30mins at 25°C, 25% duty continuous operation.

The KRK-5 Remote Control Head option enables space-

saving single head remote installation with the panel positioned
in the most desirable location up to 7.6 meters from the radio
body, which can thus be stowed out of sight under a seat or in
the trunk of your vehicle.

The wide viewing angle of the LCD panel makes operation

easy from any position.
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TK-90
H F T R A N S C E I V E R

Compliance with 6 MIL-STD specifications – including Data port connects external radio data modems (KCT-39
shock, vibration, dust, driven rain and salt fog – assures reliable accessory interface cable option required). The KCT-39 auxiliary
performance under the toughest conditions. The cooling intake inputs/outputs can also be used for sensor inputs or to control
has integral dust protection and the remote control head meets external equipment.
IP54 dust and water intrusion standards.
Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) functions provided by
the KPE-2 option establish automatic optimum channel links
between units rather than forcing operators to search for a
frequency under varying atmospheric and noise conditions.
(Available 2007)

OTHER FEATURES
High-stability TCXO ensures excellent frequency stability in ❚ LCD Brightness Control (HI/LOW/OFF)
the most severe temperature environments. ❚ Preferred & Normal Scan
❚ Minimum Volume Settings
Enhanced safety & security features include an emergency ❚ Direct Channel Access
mode in all transmission modes – voice, CW, and Status Call.
Status Call includes GPS positioning report (GPS interfaced ❚ Flash ROM Upgradeable
board required). Also, the TK-90 has a non-erasable electronic ❚ Frequency Direct Entry (KMC-32/36 required)
serial number, a password-protected rewriteable embedded ❚ Ignition Sense (KCT-18/39 cables required)
message and password-protected program data features for
❚ Time-out Timer
added security and ownership protection. Other security
features support a data password. ❚ Wired Channel Clone
❚ Power-on Text
Versatile and expandable ❚ Receiver Pre-Amp & Attenuator
❚ Noise Blanker
Selective Call enables individual, group or open calling – ideal
for distributed networks of HF transceivers – with a silent ❚ Clarifier
standby feature for operators. The TK-90 Selcall is compatible ❚ Front Panel Self Programming
with the TK-80 (predecessor model) and handles up to 999 IDs, ❚ Windows® PC Programming
offering a programmable ID list to assign alphanumeric names
❚ PC Control (KCT-31 required)
to 100 IDs.
❚ VOX
Status Call provides up to 70 pre-canned status numbers for ❚ VFO Mode
simple non-voice messaging and a 50 status number list with
programmable alphanumeric names that provides a user-
friendly display of the status message.

The optional VGS-1 Voice Guide and Storage Unit offers an

audible announcement of channel numbers. Voice Storage
provides four 15-second memory banks for recording memos
and outgoing messages; it can also record incoming messages –
15sec. x 2 channels – for unattended response (the calling unit
must send a status call for activation). Additionally, a
convenient continuous recording function means you can
always play back the last 30 seconds of reception for
confirmation.

Easy-installation port accommodates the optional VGS-1 unit,

aftermarket GPS receiver boards or voice scrambler boards.
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Options
■ KES-3 ■ KCT-22 M2 ■ KAT-1
External Speaker Remote Control Cable External Automatic Antenna
(5.2m) Tuner (single wire output)

■ KMC-30 ■ KCT-22 M3 ■ KCT-18

Microphone Remote Control Cable Ignition Sense Cable
(7.6m) (KCT-39 required)

■ KMC-32 ■ PG-20 ■ KCT-31

16-key Microphone DC Cable (7m) Interface Cable
for PC Connection

■ KMC-35 ■ KLF-2 ■ KCT-39

IP54/55 Rated Microphone Line Filter Connection Cable

■ KMC-36 ■ KMB-9 ■ VGS-1

IP54/55 Rated Mounting Bracket Voice Guide &
12-key Microphone Storage Unit

■ KRK-5 ■ KMB-10 ■ KIF-2

Single Control Key Lock Adapter SSB Filter
Head Remote Kit (2.7 kHz Bandwidth)

■ KCT-22 M ■ PS-53 ■ YF-107C

Remote Control Cable DC Power Supply CW Filter
(2.4m) (500 Hz Bandwidth)

All accessories and options may not be available in all markets. Contact an authorized
Kenwood dealer for details and complete list of all accessories and options.

Specifications
TK-90 TK-90
GENERAL RECEIVER
TX Frequency Range 1.8 ~ 30.0 MHz*1 Sensitivity
RX Frequency Range 0.5 ~ 30.0 MHz SSB/CW/FSK 4 µV (0.5 ~ 1.605 MHz)
Number of Channels 300 Channels 0.25 µV (1.605 ~ 30.0 MHz)
AM 32 µV (0.5 ~ 1.605 MHz)
Emission Type J3E, J2B*2 (SSB) 2.5 µV (1.605 ~ 30.0 MHz)
A1A (CW)
A3E (AM) Selectivity
F1B (FSK) SSB/CW/FSK 2.2 kHz (-6dB)
4.8 kHz (-60dB)
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ +60°C With KIF-2 2.7 kHz (-6dB)
Operating Voltage 13.6V±15% 6.2 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency Stability ±0.5ppm (-10°C ~ +50°C) AM 5.0 kHz (-6dB)
±1.0ppm (-20°C ~ +60°C) 40.0 kHz (-60dB)
Current Drain 20.5A (TX) Spurious Response
1.2A (Stand-by) IF Image Rejection 70 dB
Antenna Impedance 50 Ω IF Rejection 80 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D) Projections not included Audio Output 3.5 W (4 Ω / 10% distortion)
Radio only 179 x 60 x 276 mm TRANSMITTER
Remote Panel 179 x 60 x 58 mm RF Power Output
Weight 3.5 kg SSB/CW/FSK 100 W / 50 W / 25 W / 5 W
*1 Guarantee Frequency : 1.8 ~ 2.4 MHz / 3.5 ~ 4.5 MHz / 6.0 ~ 8.0 MHz / 11.0 ~ 14.5 MHz / 16.0 ~ 21.5 MHz / 24.0 ~ 30.0 MHz AM 25 W / 5 W
*2 ALE mode Spurious Emission -46 dB
Carrier Suppression 40 dB
Unwanted Sideband Suppression 50 dB (1.0 kHz tone)
Microphone Impedance 600 Ω
Kenwood reserves the right to change specifications and features without prior notice.
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Applicable MIL-STD & IP
Standard MIL 810C MIL 810D MIL 810E MIL 810F
Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures Methods/Procedures
Low Pressure 500.1/I 500.2/I, II 500.3/I, II 500.4/I, II
Temperature Shock 503.1/I 503.2/I 503.3/I 503.4/I, II
Solar Radiation 505.1/I 505.2/I 505.3/I 505.4/I
Rain / Blowing Rain *1 506.1/I, II 506.2/I, II 506.3/I, II 506.4/I, III
Humidity 507.1/I, II 507.2/II, III 507.3/II, III 507.4
Salt Fog *1 509.1/I 509.2/I 509.3/I 509.4
Dust *1 510.1/I 510.2/I 510.3/I 510.4/I, III
Vibration 514.2/VIII, X 514.3/I 514.4/I 514.5/I
Shock 516.2/I, II 516.3/I, V 516.4/I, V 516.5/I, V
International Protection Standard
Dust & Water Protection *1 IP54
*1 Remote Panel Only

Kenwood has always connected with people through sound. Now we want to expand the world of sound in ways that only Kenwood can,
listening to our customers and to the pulse of the coming age as we head toward a future of shared discovery, inspiration and enjoyment.

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