Kenwood TS-890S
firmware v1.03
Kenwood · Released Mar 12, 2020 · First seen Sep 6, 2026
Source:
kenwood.com
v1.03 is not the latest firmware for the Kenwood TS-890S: the current version is v1.07 (March 12, 2025). Go to v1.07
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Reduces TX monitor minimum volume and TX/RX switching noise; fixes WSJT-X software compatibility issue.
- Reduced minimum volume for TX monitor
- Reduced TX/RX switching noise in CW full break-in with 270Hz roofing filter
- Fixed WSJT-X Fake It function compatibility
Written from Kenwood's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
The following features are updated.
- Reduces the minimum volume of the TX monitor.
- Reduces TX/RX switching noise in CW full break-in operation when using the optional 270Hz roofing filter.
- Revises the expanded memory channels (E0~E4) default values according to the band plan.(K type model for USA and Canada only)
The following symptom is revised.
- When using with the WSJT-X software, "Fake It" function may not work correctly.
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