Radio Telecommunication

Kenwood TS-480SAT

Tailor-made for DX' 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 - first-rate communications at home and on the trail.

This product can be used with the 5MHz frequency band for the US market.

Note to customers using TS-480HX/SAT (February 16, 2005)

Tailor-made for DX' 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 - first-rate communications at home and on the trail.
This product can be used with the 5MHz frequency band for the US market.
Note to customers using TS-480HX/SAT (February 16, 2005) TS-480 series IN-DEPTH MANUAL

200W output (50MHz: 100W) DC 13.8Voperation:

The TS-480HX is a highly portable rig offering 200W output (50MHz: 100W) - making it ideal for both base station and DX' ing applications.

100W model:

The 100W TS-480SAT is additionally equipped with a built-in automatic antenna tuner.

TX/RX AF DSP:

16-bit AF digital signal processing offers such powerful features as noise reduction, TX/RX equalizer, and AF filters.

Separate LCD control panel with speaker:

Sporting a large amber LCD with backlit keys, the standalone control panel can be positioned anywhere up to 4 metres from the main unit.

Continuous RX: 500kHz (VFO: 30kHz) to 60MHz

TX covers all Amateur bands 1.8MHz to 50MHz

Other features

include 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.

ICOM 7700

Icom IC-7700 Icom's new mid range HF and 6m Base Transceiver,
sure to be outstanding, with a wealth of features.
This radio will drop in between the Icom IC-756PROIII, and the Icom IC-7800 and surely worth the wait.
Price to follow shortly.
The new IC-7700 is a top-performance HF/6m transceiver closely related to its "bigger brother", the IC-7800. Its main features are:
Two independent DSP units (of the same type used in the IC-7800).

One of the IC-7700 DSP is dedicated to the transmitter and receiver, and the other to the spectrum scope.
HF/6m transmitter with a MOSFET PA delivering 200W output at full duty cycle.
Quiet, built-in switch-mode mains power supply.
Single HF receiver with I/Q second mixer, offering +40dBm 3rd-order intercept point.
The single receiver should be seen not as a disadvantage, but as a plus.
The IC-7700 single receiver allows no-compromise RX performance at a reasonable price; BNC sockets on the rear panel, and CI-V, allow easy connection and synchronization of a second Icom transceiver such as the 756Pro3 as a secondary receiver.
Many prospective IC-7700 buyers already own an IC-756Pro3. Add the IC-7700 to your existing Pro3 for the perfect contest station; use the IC-7700 as your main transceiver, and the IC-756Pro3 as a spotting receiver.
Upgrade from your IC-765 or IC-775DSP, and get the benefits of a spectrum scope.

Built-in automatic tracking RF preselector.
The built-in tracking preselector, and relay-switched front end, offer unrivalled strong-signal HF performance.
Built-in high-speed automatic antenna tuner.
The IC-7700 tuner covers the HF and 6m bands.
Selectable 15, 6 and 3 kHz roofing filters.
As provided in the IC-7800.
Precision OCXO with ±0.05ppm frequency stability and 10 MHz Reference I/O jack.
The precision OCXO with 10 MHz REF I/O allows the IC-7700 to clock other equipment, or to be clocked from a higher-level master clock source.
7" color TFT LCD display.
The display includes a simulated analogue multi-function meter. Rear-panel VGA socket for external video monitor.
Multi-function spectrum scope with adjustable resolution bandwidth (RBW). The adjustable RBW permits spectral analysis of received signals. IMD products and spurs can be displayed.
Built-in RTTY/PSK31 modem requiring only a USB keyboard.
The built-in RTTY/PSK31 modem allows use of the IC-7700 as a complete digimode terminal, requiring only a keyboard. This is great for semi-portable operation (e.g. Field Day) or when shack space is at a premium.
IF-DSP notch filter with adjustable parameters.
The notch filter shape factor is selectable in 3 steps, and its maximum stopband attenuation is 70 dB.
Multi-function noise blanker implemented in DSP.
Separate, high-performance 6m receiver front end.
Digital voice recorder.
Front -panel USB ports for USB memory drive and keyboard.