TH-42A / AT / E
430/440 MHz single-band portable transceiver. 3 position output power control (30mW, 500mW, 5 Watts), 40 multi-function memory channels, 1 call channel, built-in CTCSS encoder, multiple scan functions and dual scan stop modes, programmable repeater offset, user-friendly operation with 6 keys on the front and 3 on the side, selectable squelch configuration, battery voltage indicator. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1994.
Reference market : amateur-radio
TH-42A / AT / E specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3] |
Transmit | 438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3] |
Mode | |
FM | |
Tuning step | |
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz
1 MHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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FM | <0.18 uV (12dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
FM | >12 kHz (-6dB)
<28 kHz (-40dB) |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 45.05 MHz |
2° | 455 kHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
<0.1 uV |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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FM | 30mW / 500mW / 2.5 W [4]
30mW / 500mW / 5 W [5] |
Spurious emission | |
<-60 dBc | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±3.5~5 kHz | |
Microphone | |
2 kΩ |
Features |
Memory | |
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40 regular memories
1 call channel |
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Display | |
1 kHz frequency resolution
9-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
CTCSS 38-tones [6]
DTMF [7] DTSS [7] 1750 Hz tone |
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Transmit/receive offset | |
±5 MHz [1][2]
±1.6 MHz [3] -7.6 MHz [3] User selectable (50 kHz step) |
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Antenna | |
BNC 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
13.8 VDC (external, nominal)
5~16 VDC (external, range) 6 VDC (battery, nominal) 4~15 VDC (battery, range) |
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Power consumption | |
15 mA RX (battery saver On)
45 mA RX (no signal) 250mA TX (low power) [4] 500mA TX (mid power) [4] 1.6A TX (high power) [4] 1.6A TX (high power) [5] |
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Audio power | |
>200 mW on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 2.5 mm (headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
56 (W) x 116.5 (H) x 24.5 (D) mm, projections not included.
65 (W) x 130.5 (H) x 29.8 (D) mm, projections included. |
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Weight | |
290g with antenna and PB-32 (6V / 600mAh) battery pack |
- U.S./Canada version.
- General version.
- European version.
- With 6V.
- With 13.8V.
- Built-in CTCSS encoder, optional decoder unit TSU-8.
- With optional DTMF keypad, supplied with TH-42AT.
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TH-42 vs TH-22 :
The Kenwood TH-22 is similar to TH-42, but operates on 2-meters amateur band instead of 70cm.
TH-42A / AT / E panels and connections :
Kenwood TH-42AT, with DTMF keypad, panels and connections:
(7...10) Function / VFO / Memory / Call channel, (11) Tone, (12) Reverse freq.
TH-42A / AT / E price
We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TH-42 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
EUR 55.00 (64USD) |
2020-may |
Second Hand Tested, working |
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