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KENWOOD TS-700SP

Kenwood TS-700SP 2 meter multi-mode transceiver


 

The Kenwood TS-700SP 2 meter multi-mode transceiver provides 10 watts output in FM, SSB and CW modes

  

  

General Specification

Details

Radio Type

VHF All-Mode Base Station Transceiver

Frequency Coverage

144–148 MHz (2-meter amateur band)

Operating Modes

SSB (USB/LSB), CW, FM, AM

Power Supply

Built-in 120/240 VAC supply or 13.8 VDC (external DC input)

Power Consumption

RX: ~30 W

TX: ~150 W (AC input, depending on mode/output)

Dimensions (W×H×D)

330 × 125 × 300 mm (approx. 13 × 5 × 12 in)

Weight

~10.5 kg (23 lbs)

 

   

 

Transmitter Specification

Details

RF Output Power

10 W SSB/CW/FM (nominal)

3 W AM

Final Amplifier

2 × 2SC1306 transistors (solid-state finals)

Spurious Emissions

-60 dB or better

Modulation

Low-level for SSB/CW, high-level for FM

Mic Impedance

600 ohms (standard dynamic microphone)

 

 

Receiver Specification

Details

Receiver Type

Double conversion superheterodyne

1st IF / 2nd IF

10.695 MHz / 455 kHz

Frequency Coverage

144–148 MHz (amateur band only)

Modes Supported

SSB (USB/LSB), CW, FM, AM

Sensitivity (SSB/CW)

0.3 µV for 10 dB S+N/N ≈ –115 dBm

Sensitivity (FM)

0.5 µV for 12 dB SINAD ≈ –113 dBm

Selectivity

SSB: 2.4 kHz

CW: 500 Hz (optional)

FM: 15 kHz

Image Rejection Ratio

≥60 dB

IF Rejection Ratio

≥60 dB

AGC

Selectable: Fast / Slow / Off

Noise Blanker

Yes (switchable)

IF Shift

Yes (SSB/CW only)

Audio Output Power

1.5 W into 8 ohms (internal speaker), 2 W max (external)

Audio Response

300 Hz – 3.0 kHz (typical for SSB)

RIT

Yes (Receiver Incremental Tuning, ±5 kHz range)

 

 

 Photo 1 Kenwood TS-700SP 2 meter multi-mode transceiver.

 

 

Features

  • All-mode operation (AM SSB, CW, FM) on 2 meters

  • Digital frequency display (LED, 100 Hz resolution)

  • Built-in AC and DC power supply

  • VOX and speech processor (adjustable)

  • Noise blanker

  • IF shift for adjacent signal reduction

  • RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)

  • Antenna preamp and attenuator switchable

  • Multiple memory channels (for FM use)

  • FM deviation adjustment

  

 

Rear Panel Connections

Connector

Function

SO-239

RF output (50 ohms)

Remote Control Port

External VFO or frequency control

External Speaker Jack

8-ohm output

Key Jack

CW key input

Accessory Port

For TNC, audio input/output, mute, and other interfaces

DC Power Input

13.8 VDC operation (via heavy duty DC cable)

 

 

Notes on Usage & Restoration

  • Older units may suffer from display issues or aging electrolytic capacitors

  • Accurate alignment of VFO, BFO, and filters is key to good SSB performance

 

 

Repairs, maintenance and related projects

Kenwood TS-700SP receiver repair. https://vk6ysf.com/ts-700SP_maintenace.html 21 August 2018
Kenwood TS-700SP antenna to receive / transmit relay repair. https://vk6ysf.com/ts-700sp_maintenace_20230228.html 28 February 2023

 

 

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Page last revised 05 November, 2025

 

 

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VK6YSF JS8Call and Olivia 8/250 operations.

Current activity is generally focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 20m, 30m, and 40m bands.

Currently there is a particular emphasis on JS8Call on the 10 and 12 m band between 00:00 and 12:00 Z, often extending beyond this period.

Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.

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Post date: 7 December 2025

 

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Generally found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)

For more details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html

Post date: 8 December 2025

 

VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon

VK6MJM is a  LF/MF station located in Manjimup, Western Australia.

Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to WSPR)  

Note: other modes and sub-modes may be used.

Station details were presented by Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter Hall VK6HP at PerthTech

QRZ Page: VK6MJM on QRZ.com

Post date: 10 March 2025

 

 

 

 

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