Key Features

All-Mode Multi-Band Transceiver - HF/50/144/430/1200 MHz Bands

Dual-Channel Receivers

DX-Cluster Reception via Built-In TNC

IF-DSP (Main Band) and AF-DSP (Sub Band)

Satellite Mode with Dual Tracking and CTCSS Tones

Built-In ATU

Built-In Computer COM Port

300 Memory Channels and Free Downloadable Windows Memory Management Software

 

Amateur HF Specifications

23 cm RF Output Power10 W

5 W Minimum Output for QRP operationYes

50 MHz RF Output Power100 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 25 W AM

Antenna Impedance - 50 OhmYes

Antenna Tunable Range - 16.7 Ohm to 150 Ohm ImpedanceYes

Audio Output PowerMore than 1.5 W (8 Ohm, 10% distortion)

Current Drain (approx.)Transmit/Receive = 20.5 A/2.6 A (Approx)

DC Power Requirements13.8 V ± 15%

Frequency Stability± 0.5 ppm

HF Output Power100 W SSB/FM/CW/FSK, 25 W AM

Microphone Impedance - 600 OhmYes

ModesA1A (CW), J3E (SSB), A3E (AM), F3E (FM), F1D (FSK), F2D

Operating Temperature Range-10 °C to + 50 °C

Receiver Beat EliminationMore than 40 dB

Receiver CircuitryMain band - SSB/CW/AM/FSK Quad Super Heterodyne, FM = Triple Super Herterodyne. Sub-band AM/FM = Double Super heterodyne

Receiver Frequency RangeMain = 0.5-30 MHz/50-54 MHz/144-146 MHz/430-440 MHz/1240-1300 MHz

Sub = 144-146 MHz/430-440 MHz

Receiver IF Rejection RatioMore than 70 dB

Receiver Image Rejection RatioMore than 70 dB

Receiver Intermediate FrequenciesMain = 1st/2nd/3rd/4th 69.085 or 75.925 MHz/10.695 MHz/455 kHz/12.0 kHz

Receiver Selectivity - MainSSB at -6/-60 dB = more than 2.2 kHz, less than 4.4 kHz

AM/FM/FMN at -6/-50 dB = more than 6.0/12.0/8.0 kHz, less than 12.0/25.0/20.0 kHz

Receiver Selectivity - SubAM/FM = more than 12.0 kHz, less than 25.0 kHz at -6/-50 dB

Receiver Squelch Sensitivity - Main Band - FM28-30/50-54/144-146/430-440/1240-1300 = less than 0.2/0.2/0.1/0.1/0.1 µV

Receiver Squelch Sensitivity - Main Band - SSB/CW/AM/FSK0.5-1.705/1.8-28.7/50-54/144-146/430-440/1240-1300 = less than 18/1.8/1.1/1.1/1.1 µV

Receiver Squelch Sensitivity - Sub-Band - AM/FMAM VHF/UHF = less than 1.1/1.1 µV

FM VHF/UHF = less than 0.18/0.18 µV

RIT Frequency Range± 20 kHz

RX Sensitivity - Main Band - AM0.5-1.705/1.705-24.5/24.5-30/50-54/144-146/430-440/1240-1300 = less than 31.6/2.0/1.3/1.3/1.0/1.0/1.0 µV

RX Sensitivity - Main Band - FM28-30/50-54/144-146/430-440/1240-1300 = less than 0.22/0.22/0.18/0.18/0.18 µV

RX Sensitivity - Main Band - SSB/CW/FSK0.5-1.705/1.705-24.5/24.5-30/50-54/144-146/430-440/1240-1300 = Less than 4.0/0.2/0.13/0.13/0.11/0.11/0.11 microVolts

RX Sensitivity - Sub Band - AM/FM144-146/430-440 = less than 0.28/0.28 µV

Transmitter Carrier SupressionMore than 50 dB

Transmitter Frequency Range160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 10, 6, 2, 70 cms, 23 cms bands

Transmitter Frequency Response400 Hz - 2600 Hz (within -6 dB)

Transmitter Maximum Frequency DeviationFM Wide/Narrow = less than ± 5.0 kHz/2.5 kHz

Transmitter ModulationSSB/FM/AM = Balanced/Reactance/Low Power

Transmitter Spurious Radiation1.8 - 28 MHz/50 - 430 MHz/1200 MHz = less than -50 dB/-60 dB/-50 dB

Transmitter Unwanted Sideband SupressionMore than 50 dB

UHF RF Output Power50 W

VHF RF Output Power100 W

Weight7.8 kg

XIT Frequency Range± 20 kHz

 

Amateur Radio General Features

1750 Hz Tone Burst Function.Yes

2 Beat Cancellation Modes (SSB/AM)Adaptive Auto/DSP Manual

2 Noise Reduction FunctionsYes

All Mode Squelch FunctionYes

Antenna Socket5 x TX/RX Sockets + 1 x HF RX-only

APRS Function (via built-in TNC)Yes

AttenuatorYes

Auto Power OffYes

Automatic Repeater Offset (VHF)Yes

Automatic Simplex CheckerYes

Built-in Auto ATU1.81 MHz to 50 MHz coverage (3:1 Impedance Range approx.)

Built-in Packet TNC 1200/9600 bpsYes

Busy Channel Lock-outYes

COM Port - D-sub 9-pinYes

Connector for External ATUYes

Connector for Remote/Linear AmpYes

CTCSS Encoder/DecoderYes, 38 EIA Tones

CW Key SocketYes, 1 x 3.5mm for Straight Key

1 x 6mm for Paddle/External Keyer

Data Connection for External TNCYes

DCS Encoder/DecoderYes, 104 Tones

Direct Frequency EntryYes

Dual-Mode DSPYes

DX Cluster Monitoring (via built-in TNC)Yes

FSK Reverse ModeYes

IF DSP With 100 MHz Clock RateYes

Illuminated Front Panel KeysYes

Internal VOXYes

Key Beep On/OffYes

Key LockYes

Large Amber-coloured Backlit LCD DisplayYes

Memory Channel Lock-outYes

Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging310 Memory Channels

Memory Name FunctionYes

Menu System for individual set-upYes

MR-ShiftYes

Multiple Scan FunctionsYes

PC Programmable MemoriesYes

PC Radio Control Program (Option)Yes

Programmable Function KeyYes

Receiver Hi-cut/Lo-cut DSP Slope FiltersYes

Receiver Noise BlankerYes

Receiver Notch Filter FunctionMore than 30 dB (at 1 kHz)

Reverse Repeater CheckerYes

RF Gain ControlYes

Satellite ModeYes

Selectable Squelch ConfigurationYes

Simultaneous 2 frequency RXYes

Speech ProcessorYes

Time-Out TimerYes

Transfer-Set (TF-Set) FunctionYes

Transverter Display Functionto 19.99999 GHz

TX Audio FilterYes

TX MonitorYes

TX/RX EqualizerYes

Visual Band Scope (Visual Scan)Yes

Wide/Narrow Deviation SelectionYes

 

Options

Digital Recording ModuleYes

Temperature-controlled Crystal OscillatorYes

Voice Synthesizer ModuleYes

 

COM_AMA_CW_Feat

Built-In Memory KeyerYes, Adjustable keying speeds from 10 - 60 wpm. Bug-Key function. 3 x 50-character memories with auto-repeat and interrupt functions.

CW AutotransmitYes

CW AutotuneYes

CW Pitch ControlYes, Adjustable from 400 Hz - 1000 Hz

CW-Reverse ModeYes

Full Break-In/Semi Break-InYes, Semi Break-In delay adjustable 50 ms - 1000 ms

Side Tone MonitorYes, With 10-step volume control

Terminal for CW paddle keyYes

Terminal for straight key/external electronic keyerYes

 

The rig I have also has the DR3-U and the VS-3 unit installed. On the whole I have found that working with VHF and UHF you really need the PREAMP switched in, there is a technical problem with the receiver on the vhf and uhf boards, although I can't comment on the 23cm side. This issue and a modification are posted to the Yahoo group Adjust TS2000 basically the receiver is not getting enough juice. With the mod done the VHF and UHF do not need the PREAMP in at all.

 

On HF the reception is good all round the DSP makes a huge impact on the quality of the rig whilst many people will find the out of the box filters fine EQCALC for the TS570 works fine with the TS-2000X as long as you have access to COM 1 or 2. Having two HF antenna inputs plus a Receive antenna input strengthens the reasons to buy this rig. The RX antenna uses a standard phono input.

 

For two meters there is a single antenna input which is actually quite annoying because if you intend to use a multiband colinear you need a duplexer which adds a little extra cost. 70cms also uses an F connector, I personnally would have prefered F connectors for both VHF and UHF there is also an F connector for 23cm's.

 

Latest software updates have allowed us access to 60m although for some reason only at 50w which is a strange thing when the rest of the HF bands are 100w. 

 

I've had the rig running packet without any problems using Ham Radio Deluxe, as well as N1MM with FLDigi all my reports have been good.

 

The internal tuner will handle most things I've thrown at it however I am now using an LDG KT-100 tuner which although noisy does complement the rig.

 

Whilst the standard fist mike is fine, and has given me lots of complementary signal reports on both FM and SSB I always wondered why manufacturers insist on shipping fist mikes with rigs that are not kitted out of box for car installation.

 

One thing that has annoyed me throughout is the tiny output on the speaker that is built in, now I have very good hearing usually but the speaker is just not good enough. Luckly I've combated that with either a pair of JVC or Sennheiser earphones, now superseded by a pair of Heil PRO-SET 6 ELITES.

 

The question has to be asked would I swap this rig? Quite simply No, not even for a K3 with all the transvertors included!