Kenwood TS-890S HF/50MHz Transceiver

Kenwood TS-890S HF/50MHz Transceiver

The Kenwood TS-890S is a premium HF and 50 MHz all-mode transceiver engineered specifically for demanding DX, contest, and weak-signal operation. Featuring a high-performance double-superheterodyne receiver, advanced DSP processing, roofing filter architecture, and a large 7-inch color display with integrated spectrum scope and waterfall, the TS-890S delivers exceptional receiver performance, signal selectivity, and operating efficiency in challenging RF environments.

Key Features

• HF and 50 MHz amateur band coverage
• All-mode operation including SSB, CW, AM, FM, FSK, and PSK
• 100 Watt RF output power on HF and 6 meters
• High-performance double-superheterodyne receiver design
• 8.248 MHz first IF architecture optimized for strong adjacent-signal rejection
• H-mode first mixer technology derived from flagship Kenwood platforms
• Excellent dynamic range performance for contest and DX operation
• Up to 110 dB third-order intermodulation dynamic range
• Up to 122 dB reciprocal mixing dynamic range
• Up to 150 dB blocking dynamic range
• 32-bit floating-point DSP signal processing
• Five roofing filter selections including optional 270 Hz filter support
• Large 7-inch high-resolution TFT color display
• Real-time spectrum scope with waterfall display
• Center, Fixed, and Auto-Scroll spectrum display modes
• Filter scope display for visual filter monitoring and adjustment
• Integrated audio scope and signal analysis functions
• Advanced IF DSP filtering with WIDTH, SHIFT, LOW-CUT, and HI-CUT controls
• Digital Noise Reduction with multiple processing algorithms
• Dual noise blanker system including analog and DSP-based modes
• Beat Cancel functions for carrier and interference suppression
• Automatic and manual notch filters with deep attenuation capability
• Built-in automatic antenna tuner covering 1.8 MHz through 54 MHz
• Fast antenna tuner operation with memory recall functionality
• Dual receive antenna input and output ports
• Dual selectable preamplifiers and RF attenuator controls
• CW auto-tune and advanced CW operating features
• Integrated RTTY, PSK31, and PSK63 decode functionality
• USB connectivity for CAT control and digital-mode operation
• External display and station integration capabilities
• Twin cooling fan system for quiet thermal management
• Designed for DXpedition, contest, digital-mode, and advanced base station applications

Typical Uses

• HF DX chasing and pileup management
• Single-operator and multi-operator contest stations
• CW and weak-signal operation
• FT8, RTTY, PSK31, and digital communications
• 6-meter propagation monitoring and DXing
• Advanced amateur radio base station installations
• Remote and computer-integrated station operation

In the Box

• Kenwood TS-890S Transceiver
• DC Power Cord
• 7-Pin DIN Plug (REMOTE Connector)
• 13-Pin DIN Plug (ACC2 Connector)
• Spare 4A Fuse
• Spare 25A Fuse
• Operation Manual