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 | |
|---|---|
| Receive | 0.1000 ~ 30.0000 MHz |
| Transmit | 1.8000 ~ 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 | |
| CW | 400 Hz (-6dB)
900 Hz (-60dB) |
| SSB / FSK | 2.4 kHz (-6dB)
3.4 kHz (-60dB) |
| AM-N | 2.4 kHz (-6dB)
3.4 kHz (-60dB) |
| AM-W | 6.0 kHz (-6dB)
15.0 kHz (-50dB) |
| FM | 12.0 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) | |
| 1° | 73.050 MHz |
| 2° | 8.830 MHz |
| 3° | 455 kHz |
| 4° | 100 kHz (not FM) |
| IF (Sub RX) | |
| 1° | 40.055 MHz |
| 2° | 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 / FM | 20 ~ 150 W (1.8~24 MHz)
20 ~ 110 W (28 MHz) |
| AM | 10 ~ 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 range | 20 ~ 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 |
- Independent NB level controls for Main and Sub receivers.
- Also transverter frequency display control for 50 MHz, 144 MHz or 430 MHz band.
- Single or dual voltage range depending on version.
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
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 (US Dollar) 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 |
|
USD 1630.00 (1390EUR) |
2021-oct |
Second Hand In excellent condition. Comes with original box |
TS-950SDX review
 | Gazza | April-16 2022 |
The best radio for TX audio ever...
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