Kenwood TS-890S: HF/50MHz/70MHz Transceiver Resources
Find essential information, modifications, and performance reviews for the Kenwood TS-890S amateur radio transceiver.
The Kenwood TS-890S is a popular HF, 50 MHz, and 70 MHz transceiver, known for its advanced receiver performance and features. Operators often choose this rig for its capabilities across various amateur radio activities, from chasing DX on crowded bands to participating in contests and daily QSOs. Its design aims to provide a solid platform for serious operating, offering clear audio and robust signal handling.
Hams looking to get the most from their TS-890S can find resources covering modifications, such as those for MARS operation or opening up additional bands like 60 meters. Detailed receiver performance reviews, like those from Sherwood Engineering, help operators understand the rig's capabilities. Additionally, projects like open890 offer web-based interfaces, enhancing the transceiver's usability with features like high-speed bandscope and audio scope displays.
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Doing the MARS Mod on the TS890S. This will take care of any of your HF or Mars needs, and any new bands added in the future. You will now have the new 60m Band also. It is unclear if it will open up the 4m Band that some EU Countries are now allowed. -
Official page of the Kenwood TS-890S Amateur Radio Transceiver at Kenwood USA web site -
Receiver performance review of the Kenwood TS-890S HF,50MHz,70MHz amateur radio transceiver by Sherwood Engineering -
open890 is a web-based UI for the Kenwood TS-890S amateur radio, and features good usability, clean design, and high-speed bandscope/audio scope displays, among other features not available either on the radio itself, or in the ARCP remote control software. It is currently only designed to interface with the TS-890 via a LAN (or wifi) connection, and not a USB/serial connection. It may work with the TS-990, as the command set is very similar, but is currently untested.