Kenwood TS-2000(X)/B2000

Kenwood TS-2000(X)/B2000 firmware

Kenwood · TS-2000(X)/B2000 · TS-2000(X)/B2000 · HF transceiver

Latest firmware for the Kenwood TS-2000(X)/B2000 is v1.12 (July 28, 2015).

Specifications

TS-2000(X)/B2000 specifications

Figures for the TS-2000.

Type
Amateur HF/VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range
TX: 10-160 m + WARC / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm / RX: 0.03-60 / 118-174 / 220-512 MHz / Band options / 1240-1300 MHz / 10 W (UT-20)
Modes
AM / FM / NFM / SSB / CW / FSK
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General

Mode
AM / FM / NFM / SSB / CW / FSK
Type
Amateur HF/VHF/UHF transceiver
Weight
7.8 Kg (17.2 lb)
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15% (6-pin Molex)
Tuning steps
From 1 MHz down to 1 Hz
Other features
CTCSS/PL, DCS. DSP. Built-in 1K2/9K6 TNC. Auto-AT on HF/6 m. DX-Cluster functions. Can also be operated via computer or optional RC-2000 control head Market codes: K = Americas, E = Europe, E2 = Spain
Frequency range
TX: 10-160 m + WARC / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm RX: 0.03-60 / 118-174 / 220-512 MHz Band options 1240-1300 MHz / 10 W (UT-20)
Dimensions (W*H*D)
281*107*371 mm (11.06*4.21*14.61")
Frequency stability
±0.5 ppm @ -10 to +50° C (14 to 122°F)
Repeater shift / offset
±0-59.95 MHz in 50 KHz steps
Antenna impedance/connector
50 ohm / Three SO-239, One N-jack (Plus one N-jack for 23 cm/UT-20 option) (16.7-150 ohm on HF/6 m with built-in autotuner)
Channels / memory management
300 regular with alpha tags (7 characters) Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Current drain / power consumption
RX: 2.6 A (Squelched) TX: Max 20.5 A

Miscellaneous

Manufactured
Singapore/Malaysia, 2000-2018 (Discontinued)

Receiver Section

Selectivity
Main - AM (Lo-cut: 100 Hz/Hi-cut: 3000 Hz) 6 KHz (-6 dB) 12 KHz (-50 dB) Main - FM 12 KHz (-6 dB) 25 KHz (-50 dB) Main - SSB (Lo-cut: 300 Hz/Hi-cut: 2600 Hz) 2.2 KHz (-6 dB) 4.4 KHz (-60 dB) Sub - AM 12 KHz (-6 dB) 25 KHz (-50 dB) Sub - FM 12 KHz (-6 dB) 25 KHz (-50 dB)
Sensitivity
Main - AM (10 dB S/N) 0.5-1.7 MHz: 31.6 uV 1.7-24.5 MHz: 2 uV 24.5-30 MHz: 1.3 uV 50-54 MHz: 1.3 uV 144-146 MHz: 1 uV (All E-types) 144-148 MHz: 1.4 uV (K-type) 430-450 MHz: 1 uV 1240-1300 MHz: 1 uV Main - FM (12 dB SINAD) 28-30 MHz: 0.22 uV 50-54 MHz: 0.22 uV 144-146 MHz: 0.18 uV (All E-types) 144-148 MHz: 0.25 uV (K-type) 430-450 MHz: 0.18 uV 1240-1300 MHz: 0.18 uV Main - SSB/CW/FSK (10 dB S/N) 0.5-1.7 MHz: 4 uV 1.7-24.5 MHz: 0.2 uV 24.5-30 MHz: 0.13 uV 50-54 MHz: 0.13 uV 144-146 MHz: 0.11 uV (All E-types) 144-148 MHz: 0.16 uV (K-type) 430-450 MHz: 0.11 uV 1240-1300 MHz: 0.11 uV Sub - AM (10 dB S/N) 144-146 MHz: 1.55 uV (All E-types) 144-148 MHz: 2.25 uV (K-type) 430-450 MHz: 1.55 uV Sub - FM (12 dB SINAD) 144-146 MHz: 0.28 uV (All E-types) 144-148 MHz: 0.40 uV (K-type) 430-450 MHz: 0.28 uV
Image rejection
Main: 70 dB Sub: 60 dB
Receiver system
Quadruple conversion superheterodyne (Main transceiver, except FM) 1st IF: 69.085 or 75.925 MHz (HF/6 m), 41.895 MHz (118-512 MHz), 135.495 MHz (1240-1300 MHz) 2nd IF: 10.695 MHz 3rd IF: 455 KHz 4th IF: 12 KHz (Except FM) Double conversion superheterodyne (Sub-receiver) 1st IF: 58.525 MHz 2nd IF: 455 KHz
AF output power / speaker
1.5 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector
Two TS "Minijacks" (3.5 mm), 8 ohm

Transmitter Section

RF output power
HF6 m2 m70 cm AM:5-25 W5-25 W5-25 W5-12.5W FM/NFM:5-100 W5-100 W5-100 W5-50 W SSB (PEP):5-100 W5-100 W5-100 W5-50 W CW/FSK:5-100 W5-100 W5-100 W5-50 W
Modulation system
AM: Low level FM: Reactance SSB: Balanced
Spurious emissions
HF: Better than -50 dB 6 m to 70 cm: Better than -60 dB
Microphone input level
? mV
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
FM: ±5 KHz NFM: ±2.5 KHz
Microphone impedance / connector
600 ohm (Optimal) / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector)

Changelog

TS-2000(X)/B2000 firmware changelog

  1. v1.12 first tracked Fixes occasional extra dots and dashes from single-lever paddle keyer

Firmware history

All versions below were published by Kenwood on kenwood.com. Third-party and modified firmware is never listed.

  1. Version 1.12 Latest Released Jul 28, 2015 First seen Sep 6, 2026

    Fixes occasional extra dots and dashes from single-lever paddle keyer — summary by updatemystuff.com

    Source: kenwood.com

    Show release notes

    Revises the following symptom.

    1. When using a single lever paddle, the internal electronic keyer occasionally generates extra dots or dashes.

    Applicable models/units :

    The firmware updating program is applicable for following models/units.

    Models: TS-2000 K/E/E2, TS-B2000 K/E/E2, TS-2000X K/E

    Serial numbers: From S/NO.208xxxxx through S/NO.B58xxxxx approx. ​

    Notes

    :

    You can find the serial number imprinted on the rear panel, just below the ANT1 or ANT2 connector; it consists of an 8-digit number beginning with "S/NO."

    :

    • You can check the firmware version of your TS-2000(X)/B2000 by following procedure.
    • How to check the firmware version.

    Operating Environments

    1.

    Operating System (OS)

    Windows Vista ® (Service Pack 2 or later)(32-bit or 64-bit)

    Windows ® 7 (Service Pack 1 or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)

    Windows ® 8 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)

    Windows ® 8.1 (RTM or later) (32-bit or 64-bit)

    Notes

    This software is designed to run on the above operating systems.

    This software also runs on Windows ® 10 and Windows ®

    1. (Noted on June 23, 2022)

    Applicable operating systems are subject to change without notice due to the end of the technical support by Microsoft Corporation or change of the product specifications.

    1. Processor

    Faster than the recommended CPU for each OS.

    1. System Memory (RAM)

    Larger than the recommended System Memory for each OS.

    1. Free Hard Drive Space

    1 MB or more of free hard drive space.

    1. Peripheral Devices

    A display with resolutions higher than XGA (1024 x 768).

    A keyboard and a mouse, or other pointing devices.

    An RS-232C interface.(Corresponding to COM1 to COM20).

    An RS-232C straight cable (D-SUB 9-pin female for the transceiver's COM port).

    Usage Notes

    Users are required to obtain a license from JVC KENWOOD Corporation, in writing, prior to redistributing this software on a personal web page or packet radio.

    Users may not revise, change, translate, merge, de-compile, or reverse engineer the software.

    The quality and performance of the software is not warranted for the applicability of any users.

    JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall not assume liability for any defects, nor warrant anything other than is expressly provided in the agreement.

    The selection and introduction of the products as w​ell as the results there from shall be upon the liability of the users.

    JVC KENWOOD Corporation shall own all copyrights and other intellectual properties for the software and all manuals and documents attached to the software.

    The user shall be allowed to use, not to resell, the software by obtaining a license from JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

    While the media in which the software is stored is possessed by the user, the ownership for the software itself shall be reserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

    This firmware updating program cannot read and write user data (menu items, memory channels).

    We are offering the Memory Control Program MCP-2000 for this purpose.

    When installing, running and uninstalling this program, you must have administrative privileges.

    The downloaded program is only available for owners of the TS-2000/TS-2000X/TS-B2000.

    Even if the program is downloaded, it cannot be used by owners of the Japanese models TS-2000S/SX/TS-2000V/VX.

    Installation :

    1. Extract the downloaded file "TS2K_112.zip" into a designated folder.

    In the designated folder, a folder labeled "TS2K_112" will be created.

    1. Execute the Setup.exe file within the folder to begin installation.
    2. Once installation begins, follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.

    Updating:

    Click to read the firmware updating procedure.

    Uninstalling :

    Select "TS-2000 Update" in "Uninstall a program" in the Control Panel and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software.

    If you agree with the details listed above, click the following link to download the firmware updating program.

    (The latest version includes all previous updates.)

    Latest update: TS-2000 Firmware Update Version 1.12 (July / 2015)

    TS2K_112.zip : 761KB download

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