Kenwood TS-480SAT
160-6 meters 100W
Discontinued!

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The KenwoodŽ TS-480SAT is an all mode HF plus 6 meter amateur transceiver. It features AF digital signal processing on both receive and transmit. A quad-mixer provides receiver dynamic range equivalent to that of the TS-950 class. Receive coverage is 500 kHz (30 kHz VFO) to 60 MHz and direct frequency keypad entry is supported. The stand-alone LCD control panel features its own speaker and be placed up to 16 feet away from the main unit. This radio features attractive back lighting of the display and the controls! The supplied tabletop panel brackets is convenient for base use. 100 Alphanumeric memories are available and multiple scan functions are supported including:  program scan, VFO scan, memory scan, group scan, subtone scan and CTCSS scan. The TS-480SAT can transmit 100 watts (5 watt minimum RF output for QRP work). Many operational parameters can be set to your operating preferences via the menu system. Up to two optional IF filters may be added. It comes with an Up/Down hand mic that has a modular plug. ARCP-480 and ARHP-10 control software downloads are available free from www.kenwood.net.

Note:  The TS-480HX is similar, but provides 200 watts (100 on 6 meters) and does not have the built-in antenna tuner. The rear panel of the TS-480HX has dual fans and dual DC inputs.

Order #	Photo	Item	Description	List Price	Your Price	Order
		HS-6	Light weight communications headphones with ¼ inch mono plug. Includes a pair of spare ear pads. 100 - 10000 Hz response. Only 4 ounces. 12.5 ohm	Discontinued
		LF-30A	Low pass filter (for TS-480SAT only).	Discontinued
		MB-480	Portable bracket for faceplate and body, with carry handle. INFO	Discontinued
#0230		MC-43S	Hand mic (8 pin). Requires MJ-88.	$80.50	$59.95
#0368		MC-60A	A deluxe desk mic with preamp (8 pin). Requires MJ-88. Click here for more info in mic section.	$214.20	$159.95
#1539		MJ-88	Modular to 8 pin microphone plug adapter.	$34.80	$29.95
		PG-4Z	Panel extension kit 13.1 feet (4m).	Not Currently Stocked
		PS-53	Heavy duty power supply delivers 13 VDC at 22.5 amps. Two are required for TS-480HX. INFO	Discontinued
#3385		PS-60	Heavy duty power supply delivers 13 VDC at 22.5 amps. Darker color than TS-480. Two are required for TS-480HX. INFO	$519.00	$429.95
		SO-3	High stability temperature compensated crystal oscillator. Includes an alignment tool. Requires soldering.	Discontinued
#0692		SP-23	Add this all metal matching speaker for improved fidelity and clarity. With flip-out tilt bar. It has a 3 inch (77 mm) speaker element rated to 1 watt with a 300 to 5000 Hz response. 8 ohms 4.8 x 3.75 x 9.25 inches	$121.30	$89.95
		SP-50B	Add this mobile speaker for improved fidelity and clarity. Has 3 inch 8 ohm speaker with frequency response: 300 to 4000 Hz. Size: 5 x 3.4 x 1.5 inches	Discontinued
#2949		VGS1	Vocal confirmation of frequency. Record/playback of received or transmitted signals. Click here for more info.	$90.00	$64.95
#3002		YF-107C	500 Hz CW Filter [Soldering required].	$178.50	$119.98
#2981		YF-107CN	270 Hz CW Filter [Soldering required].	$178.50	$98.98
#1727		USB-63	RT Systems USB to DB-9 (F) interface cable. INFO	$29.99	$27.95
#0273		ARC119	Associated DC Adapter Power Adapter cable 4 inch. Converts 4 to 6 pin. (Not a Kenwood product). VIEW	$19.95	$19.95