TS-790A / E

Specifications    Prices

2 meters / 70 cm dual-band all-mode transceiver with optional 23 cm capability. Up to 45 Watts of RF output power, dual-channel VHF/UHF watch function, full-duplex cross-band operation, Satellite communications with Doppler effect frequency correction, Repeater reverse switch, built-in Speech Processor with audio compression amplifier, RIT and IF-shift, 500Hz CW narrow filter, GaAs FET preamplifier. 59 multi-function memory channels with lithium battery back-up, memory scroll feature, convenient scan functions. Separate main/sub frequency displays, S-meters, SQL and AF controls. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1988.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TS-790A / TS-790E specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2]
1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [3]
Transmit144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2]
1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [3]
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / FM
Tuning step
20 / 100 Hz / 1 / 5 kHz (SSB / CW)
100 Hz / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 kHz (FM)
1 MHz
Receiver
Sensitivity
SSB / CW<0.16 uV (144 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<0.16 uV (430 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
<0.16 uV (1240 MHz, 10dB S+N/N)
FM<0.22 uV (144 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<0.22 uV (430 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<0.22 uV (1240 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
CW500 Hz (-6dB)
2000 Hz (-50dB)
SSB2.1 kHz (-6dB)
4.8 kHz (-60dB)
FM12 kHz (-6dB)
24 kHz (-60dB)
RF attenuator
10 dB (144 MHz)
Image rejection
>65 dB (144 MHz)
>60 dB (430 MHz)
>55 dB (1240 MHz)
IF-shift range
± 0.9 kHz
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 1.9 KHz (SSB / CW)
± 9.9 KHz (FM)
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Fast, Slow
Frequency stability
±3ppm max (SSB / CW)
IF (Main RX, 144 MHz)
10.695 MHz
455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Main RX, 430 MHz)
75.925 MHz
10.695 MHz
455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Main RX, 1240 MHz)
287.175 MHz
41.415 MHz
10.695 MHz
455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Sub RX, 144 MHz)
10.595 MHz
455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Sub RX, 430 MHz)
75.925 MHz
10.595 MHz
455 kHz (FM only)
IF (Sub RX, 1240 MHz)
287.075 MHz
41.315 MHz
10.595 MHz
455 kHz (FM only)
Squelch sensitivity
SSB / CW<0.20 uV
FM<0.16 uV
Transmitter
Output power
144 MHz45 W (CW / FM)
35 W (SSB)
430 MHz40 W (CW / FM)
30 W (SSB)
1240 MHz10 W (CW / SSB / FM)
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc (144/430 MHz)
<-50 dBc (1240 MHz)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>40 dB (1.5kHz tone)
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 kHz
Audio response
400~2600 Hz (-6 dB, SSB)
Microphone
600Ω
Features
Memory
30 standard memories
20 split memories
3 alert memories
3 call memories
3 for programmed scan
Display (Main)
100 Hz frequency resolution
Display (Sub)
100 Hz frequency resolution
30-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS [1][3]
1750 Hz tone [2]
Antenna
SO239 50Ω (144 MHz)
SO239 50Ω (430 MHz) [1]
N 50Ω (430 MHz) [2]
N 50Ω (1240 MHz)
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Power consumption
2.5A RX (no signal)
12A TX (144 MHz, max power)
15A TX (430 MHz, max power)
8A TX (1240 MHz, max power)
Audio power
1.5W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone)
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (main/sub speakers)
Jack 6.35 mm (CW key)
BNC (1200 MHz IF)
7-pin DIN (CONT / linear amplifier)
6-pin DIN (ACC1 / computer control)
13-pin DIN (ACC2)
RCA (ACC3 / 144 MHz preamplifier control)
8-pin DIN (ACC4 / amateur TV unit)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
342 (W) x 134 (H) x 336 (D) mm with projections
Weight
9.2 kg

  1. TS-790A model, USA and general markets.
  2. TS-790E model, European markets.
  3. Optional unit.
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TS-790A / TS-790E sub display :

kenwood TS-790 sub RX display
kenwood TS-790 sub RX display

Reference / Description
1Selected mode
2M.CH display. Turn ON during memory channel operation
3CO display. Turn ON during carrier operate scan operation
4SCAN display. Turn ON during scanning
5VFO A or VFO B
6STEP display. Lights when the STEP key is ON
7CTCSS display. Turn ON to indicate the CTCSS function is active, TS-790A only
8Operating frequency
9S-meter
10The "dot" indicates the memory channel currently display will be skipped during Memory-channel scan
11Turn ON to indicate the MHz function is active
12M.SCR display. Lights when the M.IN key is pressed
13Memory channel number

TS-790A / TS-790E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TS790 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 350.00
(480USD)
2021-dec Second Hand

In good condition and tested

GBP 411.00
(479EUR)
2021-dec Second Hand

Working. There are some scratches

GBP 1099.00 2021-oct Second Hand

With optional 23cm module and CTCSS unit fitted

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