Kenwood TS-690S: Resources for Owners and Operators
Find modifications, software, reviews, and technical details for the Kenwood TS-690S HF transceiver.
The Kenwood TS-690S is a classic all-mode HF and 6-meter transceiver, popular with operators for its solid performance on the amateur radio bands. Introduced in the early 1990s, it offers a robust platform for everyday QSOs, DX chasing, and even some contest operation. Many hams still rely on the TS-690S as a primary or secondary station rig, appreciating its straightforward design and reliable operation across its frequency range.
Operators looking to get the most from their TS-690S can find resources covering common modifications, such as expanding frequency coverage for MARS operation or improving modulation characteristics. There are also software tools like Kenwood Smart Memory (KSM) to manage memory channels, along with detailed maintenance guides and user reviews. These resources help keep these transceivers on the air and performing well for many years.
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KSM Kenwood Smart Memory is a program to read and update the memory channels of a Kenwood amateur radio. The current supported types are: TS-450S, TS-570D, TS-570S, TS-690S, TS-870S, TS-940S,TS-950S. -
Expanding frequency coverage, transceiver Labtest by Christoph Petermann DF9CY -
TS-690 50 MHz modulation problem solved -
Kenwood TS-690S Preventive Maintenance -
Mods.dk modifications for the Kenwood TS-690 -
The TS-690 was Kenwood All Mode Multi Band HF Transciever -
Yahoo discussion list for Kenwood TS-850, TS-450 and TS-690 users -
Kenwood TS-450S/TS-690S MARS modification video