TS-430S

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HF transceiver for CW, SSB, AM and FM modes. Transmitter with up to 120 Watts PEP output power in LSB/USB. 150 kHz to 30 MHz general coverage receiver with 2SK125 FET's in the RF front-end for 134 dB blocking dynamic range. 10 Hz step dual digital VFO's, RIT control, IF-shift circuit, tunable notch filter, noise blanker, speech processor, VOX circuit, transverter terminal, rugged construction. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1983.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TS-430S specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive0.1500 ~ 30.0000 MHz
Transmit1.8 / 3.5 / 7 / 10 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 24 / 28 MHz band
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / AM / FM [1]
Tuning step
10 / 100 Hz
1 MHz (UP/DOWN keys)
Receiver
Sensitivity
SSB / CW<1.0 uV (0.15~0.5 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<4.0 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<0.25 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N)
AM<13 uV (0.15~0.5 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<40 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
<2.5 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM<0.7 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<1.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 30dB S/N)
Selectivity
CW [5]270 Hz (-6dB)
1100 Hz (-60dB)
CW [4]500 Hz (-6dB)
1500 Hz (-60dB)
SSB [3]1.8 kHz (-6dB)
3.3 kHz (-60dB)
CW / SSB2.4 kHz (-6dB)
4.4 kHz (-60dB)
AM [2]6 kHz (-6dB)
12 kHz (-60dB)
FM [1]15 kHz (-6dB)
32 kHz (-60dB)
RF attenuator
20 dB
Blocking [6]
134 dB (100 KHz spaced signal, 14 MHz)
Image rejection
>50 dB (FM, 3° image ratio)
>70 dB (1.8~30 MHz)
IF rejection
>70 dB (1.8~30 MHz)
IF-shift range
±1 kHz
Notch filter
ManualYes
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±1 KHz
Frequency stability
±30ppm max with temperature from 0°C to +50°C
±200Hz max within 1' to 60' after turn-on
±30Hz max within any 30' period after 60' turn-on
Frequency accuracy
±10ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
48.055 MHz
8.830 MHz
455 kHz (FM only)
Transmitter
Output power
CW~100 W max (200W DC input power)
SSB~120 W max (250W DC input power)
AM~35 W max (60W DC input power)
FM~60 W max (120W DC input power)
Spurious emission
Harmonics<-40 dBc
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
500~50kΩ
Features
Memory
6 regular memories
1 pair for programmed scan
Display
10 or 100 Hz frequency resolution
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC nominal (12~16 VDC)
Power consumption
1.2A RX (typ)
20A TX (max RF power)
Audio power
1.5W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (4~16Ω external speaker)
Jack 6.35 mm (CW key)
Jack 8-pin (microphone)
7-pin DIN (REMOTE / linear amplifier)
8-pin DIN (X.VERTER / VHF or UHF transverter)
8-pin DIN (ACC / AT-250 tuner)
Mechanical and environmental data
Dimensions
270 (W) x 96 (H) x 257 (D) mm
Weight
6.5kg

  1. FM mode optionally available using the FM-430 unit.
  2. With optional filter YK-88A.
  3. With optional filter YK-88SN.
  4. With optional filter YK-88C.
  5. With optional filter YK-88CN.
  6. This parameter, not in official data, was obtained with direct tests by Sherwood Engineering.
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TS-430S FM unit :


Kenwood TS-430S FM unit schematic diagram

TS-430S price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS430 sale price (UK Pounds) 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
GBP 206.00
(240EUR)
2021-may Second Hand

With optional IF filters and FM unit, but with reduced RF output on 160m band

GBP 239.00
(329USD)
2021-jan Second Hand

Not full tested to work

GBP 389.00 2020-oct Second Hand

In very good condition. No FM-unit fitted

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