TS-680S

Specifications    Prices

Compact, lightweight, HF+50 MHz transceiver. Power output is 100 Watts on 160-12 meters, 95 Watts on 10m and 10 Watts on 6 meters. Designed for SSB, CW, AM and FM modes of operation. Double conversion 500 kHz to 30 MHz general coverage receiver with dual 10 Hz step digital VFO's, IF shift, RIT, RF preamplifier and attenuator, dual NB with level control. Tuning knob torque adjust, multifunction meter, speech processor, 31 memory channels, memory and band scan. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1989.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TS-680S specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive0.5000 ~ 30.0000 MHz
50.0000 ~ 54.0000 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
50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / AM / FM
Tuning step
10 Hz (SSB / CW)
100 Hz (AM / FM)
9 / 10 kHz (VFO.CH knob)
500 kHz / 1 MHz (UP/DOWN switches)
Receiver
Sensitivity [1]
SSB / CW<3.98 uV (0.5~1.6 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<0.25 uV (1.6~21.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<0.18 uV (21.5~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<0.16 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
AM<39.8 uV (0.5~1.6 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<2.5 uV (1.6~21.5 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<1.78 uV (21.5~30 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<1.58 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
FM<0.18 uV (21.5~30 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<0.18 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW-N [2]500 Hz (-6dB)
CW / SSB2.2 kHz (-6dB)
4.4 kHz (-60dB)
AM6 kHz (-6dB)
18 kHz (-50dB)
FM12 kHz (-6dB)
25 kHz (-50dB)
RF preamplifier
Yes (above 21.5 MHz)
RF attenuator
20 dB
Image rejection
>50 dB
IF rejection
>50 dB (1°IF)
IF-shift range
±1.2 KHz
NB (Noise Blanker)
Dual, with level control
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±1.2 KHz (10 Hz step size)
±2.5 KHz (20 Hz step size)
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, Slow
Frequency stability
±10ppm max
Frequency accuracy
±10ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
40.055 MHz
455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
FM<0.32 uV
CW features
Semi / Full break-in
Transmitter
Output power
SSB / CW100 W max (1.8~24.99 MHz)
95 W max (28 MHz)
10 W max (50 MHz)
FM50 W max (28 MHz)
10 W max (50 MHz)
AM40 W max (1.8~24.99 MHz)
40 W max (28 MHz)
4 W max (50 MHz)
Spurious emission
<-40 dBc (1.8~29.7 MHz)
<-60 dBc (50 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50 dB (1.5kHz tone)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (-6 dB)
Microphone
500~50.000Ω
Features
Memory
10 standard memories
10 split memories
10+1 programmed band marker/scan limits
Display
10 or 100 Hz frequency resolution
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC nominal (12~16 VDC)
Power consumption
1.5A RX (no signal)
20A TX (max RF power)
Audio power
1.5W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (8~16Ω external speaker)
Jack 6.35 mm (CW key)
Jack 8-pin (microphone)
7-pin DIN (REMOTE / linear amplifier)
6-pin DIN (ACC1 / optional interface unit)
13-pin DIN (ACC2 / TNC and accessories)
8-pin DIN (ACC3 / antenna tuner AT-250)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
281 (W) x 107 (H) x 305 (D) mm with projections
Weight
6.1kg

  1. RF-AMP turned ON above 21.5 MHz.
  2. With YG-455C-1 or YK-455C-1 optional IF filter.
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Kenwood 680 vs 140 :

The TS-680S is very similar to the TS-140S model, but adds coverage of the 6 meter amateur band with 10 Watts output power. Similar specifications and output power on 1.8~29.7 MHz amateur band for the two transceivers.

TS-680S remote connector :

Kenwood TS-680S 7-pin DIN Remote connector
Kenwood TS-680S 7-pin DIN Remote connector, for external linear amplifier

TS-680S price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS680 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 325.00
(379EUR)
2021-dec Second Hand

Working without any operational problems. The TX range has been extended

GBP 399.00 2021-dec Second Hand

Good condition. Comes with microphone and power lead, boxed

GBP 328.00
(450USD)
2021-dec Second Hand

Works great. Comes with original mic and Kenwood MC-60A desk mic, recently purchase. With manual, power lead, in original box

GBP 334.00
(450USD)
2018-oct Second Hand

The TX range has been extended to CB band

TS-680S review

Christopher23 March 2024

Great radio, really can focus and pull in weak signals.

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