{"id":10535,"date":"2024-01-14T14:34:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T03:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amateurradiosupplies.com.au\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10535"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T23:56:25","slug":"kenwood-ts-480hx-hf-all-mode-transceiver-200w","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amateurradiosupplies.com.au\/index.php\/product\/kenwood-ts-480hx-hf-all-mode-transceiver-200w\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenwood TS-480HX HF All Mode Transceiver 200W"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TS-480HX: Tailor-made for DX&#8217; ing, the new TS-480HX HF transceiver raises the bar on portable performance. Despite its compact dimensions, it delivers an astonishing punch: 200W with a DC 13.8V supply. Yet its separate control panel is perfect for base station use. Sharing virtually all the same powerful features is the 100W TS-480SAT, except that it boasts a built-in antenna tuner. Whichever model you choose, you can be sure of enjoying the best of both worlds &#8211; first-rate communications at home and on the trail. <\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: RADIO SUPPLIED WITH ORIGINAL BOX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Features:<br \/>\nThe TS-480HX is a highly portable rig offering 200W output (50MHz: 100W) &#8211; making it ideal for both base station and DX&#8217; ing applications.<br \/>\n16-bit AF digital signal processing offers such powerful features as noise reduction, TX\/RX equalizer, and AF filters.<br \/>\nSporting a large amber LCD with backlit keys, the standalone control panel can be positioned anywhere up to 4 meters from the main unit.<br \/>\nRadio Includes a quad-mixer that provides RX dynamic range in the TS-950 class, PSK31 compatibility, packet cluster tune (with TM-D700E\/A), PC-based control, and optional IF filters.<br \/>\nEquipped with a twin final section featuring splitter and combiner circuitry, the TS-480HX can provide up to 200 watts RF output (50MHz: 100W) with a DC 13.8V power supply. The TS-480SAT delivers up to 100 watts.<br \/>\nThe 200W TS-480HX features two power terminals (DC1, DC2) for separate supply to each half of the twin final section; voltage balance is optimized to ensure stable output. This arrangement allows for use of two PS-53 power supplies or a single 41A power source.<br \/>\nWhen used for extended periods, the heat build-up inside a compact transceiver can be a serious concern, reducing its working life. But the components in the heavy-duty TS-480HX\/SAT are designed to withstand heat. What is more, it is equipped with a die-cast aluminum chassis and twin fans for enhanced cooling efficiency. And since the control panel is separate from the main unit, the fans are able to generate a powerful airflow from front to back. As a result, you can rely on this transceiver to transmit continuously for 30 minutes* without having to power down.<br \/>\nA quad-mixer provides RX dynamic range equivalent to that of the TS-950 class (at 50 kHz separation).<br \/>\nThanks to a 16-bit digital signal processor offering double-precision arithmetic operations (equivalent to 32-bit processing), a 100MHz clock and 16-bit A\/D &amp; D\/A converters, the TS-480HX\/SAT offers many powerful features.<br \/>\nThe large, standalone LCD control panel \u2013 featuring its own 6.6cm speaker (2W max. output) \u2013 can be freely positioned up to 4 meters from the main unit. The supplied tabletop panel bracket is convenient when using the transceiver at home on a desk, while the mobile panel bracket is ideal for mounting in a car. The panel can be snapped into place or removed from a bracket instantly. It also features 34 keys, each with backlighting to enhance operating ease.<\/p>\n<p>Specifications:<br \/>\nRF Output Power: 200W (50W) \/ 100W (25W)<br \/>\nTransmitter Frequency Range: 160, 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6m bands<br \/>\nReceiver Frequency Range: 0.5 &#8211; 30MHz, 50 &#8211; 54MHz (VFO: Continuous 30kHz &#8211; 60MHz)<br \/>\nMode: SSB (J3E), CW (A1A), FSK (F1B), FM (F3E), AM (A3E)<br \/>\nPower Requirement: DC1: 13.8V\u00b115%  \/ DC2: 13.8V\u00b115%<br \/>\nCurrent Drain Transmit: DC1: Less than 20.5A; \/ DC 2: Less than 20.5A<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TS-480HX: Tailor-made for DX&#8217; ing, the new TS-480HX HF transceiver raises the bar on portable performance. 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