TS-950SDX

Specifications    Prices

HF transceiver with DSP, fine (1 Hz) tuning with Direct Digital Synthesizer and 150 Watt output. 100 kHz to 30 MHz general coverage receiver, dual-frequency receive capability which can be within 1 MHz of each other, independent IF and AF circuits for Main and Sub circuits. The RF preamplifier and 15 band-pass filters, including 10 BPF for amateur bands, together offer outstanding two-signal characteristics. For SSB independent high-cut and low-cut controls permit the operator to select the ideal IF passband. In CW/FSK/AM modes, the IF variable-bandwidth tuning (VBT) control allows the operator to avoid interfering signals while maintaining optimal signal-to-noise ratio. Dual-mode noise blanker plus noise-select function. MRF150MP MOSFET on the final section for high reliability, built-in automatic antenna tuner, temperature-compensated master oscillator, AC power supply, multi-function display and digital bar meter. Quick memory feature, the 5 channels reserved for this purpose are independent of main memory. RM-1 remote function keypad supplied. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1992.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TS-950SDX specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive0.1000 ~ 30.0000 MHz
Transmit1.8000 ~ 2.0000 MHz
3.5000 ~ 4.0000 MHz
7.0000 ~ 7.3000 MHz
10.1000 ~ 10.1500 MHz
14.0000 ~ 14.3500 MHz
18.0680 ~ 18.1680 MHz
21.0000 ~ 21.4500 MHz
24.8900 ~ 24.9900 MHz
28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz
Mode
CW / FSK (RTTY) / LSB / USB / AM / FM
Tuning step
1 / 10 / 100 Hz
5 / 9 / 10 / 25 / 50 kHz
500 kHz / 1 MHz (UP/DOWN key)
Receiver
Sensitivity
SSB / CW< 2.5 uV (0.1~0.15 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
< 1.0 uV (0.15~0.49 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
< 4.0 uV (0.49~1.62 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
< 0.2 uV (1.62~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
AM< 25 uV (0.1~0.15 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
< 10 uV (0.15~0.49 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
< 32 uV (0.49~1.62 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
< 2 uV (1.62~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
FM< 0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW400 Hz (-6dB)
900 Hz (-60dB)
SSB / FSK2.4 kHz (-6dB)
3.4 kHz (-60dB)
AM-N2.4 kHz (-6dB)
3.4 kHz (-60dB)
AM-W6.0 kHz (-6dB)
15.0 kHz (-50dB)
FM12.0 kHz (-6dB)
24.0 kHz (-60dB)
RF preamplifier
10dB
RF attenuator
6 / 12 / 18dB
Image rejection
>80dB
IF rejection
>70dB (1° IF)
PBT (Passband Tuning)
Yes (Slope tune / VBT)
Notch filter
Manual>45dB
NB (Noise Blanker) [1]
NB1 (short pulse)
NB2 (long pulse)
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Off, Fast, Mid, Slow
Frequency stability
±0.5ppm max
Frequency accuracy
±0.5ppm max
IF (Main RX)
73.050 MHz
8.830 MHz
455 kHz
100 kHz (not FM)
IF (Sub RX)
40.055 MHz
10.695 MHz
Squelch sensitivity
SSB / CW / FSK / AM<6.3 uV (0.1~0.15 MHz)
<2.5 uV (0.15~0.49 MHz)
<10.0 uV (0.49~1.62 MHz)
<0.5 uV (1.62~30 MHz)
FM<0.32 uV (28~30 MHz)
CW features
Semi break-in / full break-in
Pitch control (400~1000Hz in 20Hz steps)
Reverse mode
AF filter
Transmitter
Output power
SSB / CW / FSK / FM20 ~ 150 W (1.8~24 MHz)
20 ~ 110 W (28 MHz)
AM10 ~ 40 W (1.8~24 MHz)
10 ~ 40 W (28 MHz)
Spurious emission
<-40dBc
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>50dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>60dB (1.5 kHz tone)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Audio response
100~3100 Hz
Microphone
250~600Ω
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
±9.99 KHz
CW features
Electronic keyer
Iambic or Bug operation
Speed and Weight adjustment
Auto weighting
Message memory
FSK features
Shift 170 / 200 / 425 / 850Hz
High or Low tones
Antenna tuner
Impedance range20 ~ 150Ω
Features
Memory
90 regular memories / 10 groups
10 for scan limits
5 quick memories
Display [2]
10 Hz frequency resolution
30-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
2 x RCA 50Ω (RX in/out)
Selective calling
39-tone CTCSS
1750 Hz tone burst
Power supply
110/220 VAC ±10% [3]
Power consumption
110W RX, no signal
700W TX, max power
Audio power
1.5W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone)
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Jack 6.35 mm (CW key)
2 x RCA (DRIVE in/out)
2 x RCA (IF OUT 8.83 MHz / 100 kHz)
2 x RCA (PHONE PATCH in/out)
Jack (Key board RM-1)
Jack (10 MHz reference input)
Jack (RTTY input)
6-pin DIN (ACC1 / RS-232C)
13-pin DIN (ACC2)
8-pin DIN (SCOPE / station monitor SM-320)
7-pin DIN (REMOTE / linear amplifier)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
409 (W) x 154 (H) x 446 (D) mm
Weight
23 kg

  1. Independent NB level controls for Main and Sub receivers.
  2. Also transverter frequency display control for 50 MHz, 144 MHz or 430 MHz band.
  3. Single or dual voltage range depending on version.
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TS-950 series :

The Kenwood's base model TS-950S, first introduced in 1990, was also labeled as TS-950S-Digital which have the following options included: Digital signal processor DSP-10, high-stability TCXO oscillator SO-2, IF filters YK-88C-1 (CW, 500Hz) / YG-455C-1 (CW, 500Hz) / YG-455CN-1 (CW, 250Hz) / YG-455S-1 (SSB, 2.4kHz). The transceiver was upgraded with the TS-950SDX model two years later, new feature include the Key-Speed control knob and the native signal processing circuit while the following module and filters are included as standard equipment: High-stability TCXO oscillator SO-2, YK-88C-1 (CW, 500Hz) / YG-455C-1 (CW, 500Hz) / YG-455S-1 (SSB, 2.4kHz).

TS-950SDX semi break-in switching time :

The transceiver RX to TX switching time in CW semi break-in is approximately 15ms (milli-seconds). With an external linear amplifier, at key down, the TS-950SDX may see an open circuit because the amplifier keying relay has not engaged. As a result, the transceiver protection circuit turns on, causing the output to be reduced. If this should occur, cut jumper W1 as show in the illustration.

Kenwood TS-950SDX semi break-in switching time setting
Kenwood TS-950SDX semi break-in switching time setting

This will change the RX to TX switching time to approximately 30ms. The full break-in switching time is not affected by this change.

TS-950SDX price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS950SDX sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price Date Condition
EUR 1390.00 2021-oct Second Hand

In excellent condition. Comes with original box

TS-950SDX review

Gazza16 april 2022

The best radio for TX audio ever...

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