TM-221A / E / ES

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2-meters FM amateur mobile Transceiver. High or Low power with 45 Watts max output. Extended receive allows reception from 138 to 174 MHz. 14 multi-function memory channels, offset Reverse key, built-in CTCSS encode, easy to read LCD, top mounted speaker, large rear panel heatsink. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1987.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-221A / E / ES specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2][3]
138.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [4]
Transmit144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2][3]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz [1]
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz [2][3]
1 MHz
Receiver
Sensitivity
FM<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM>12 kHz (-6dB)
<26 kHz (-60dB)
Spurious rejection
>70 dB
Frequency stability
±10ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
10.695 MHz [1]
10.700 MHz [2][3]
455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV
Transmitter
Output power
FM5~30 (Low) / 45 (High) W [1][3]
1 (Low) / 10 (High) W [2]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
500~600Ω
Features
Memory
14 memories (CH 1~9/A/B/C/D)
1 priority channel (CH 1)
1 scan ranges (CH A/B)
2 spit channels (CH C/D)
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution
14-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
DTMF (USA version)
1750 Hz tone (European version)
CTCSS
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
0.4A RX (no input signal)
9.5A TX (max RF power) [1][3]
2.6A TX (max RF power) [2]
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Connections
8-pin Jack (Microphone)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
141 (W) x 42 (H) x 193 (D) mm [1][3]
141 (W) x 42 (H) x 154 (D) mm [2]
Weight
1.2 kg [1][3]
1.0 kg [2]

  1. TM-221A version.
  2. TM-221E version.
  3. TM-221ES version.
  4. Some version include expanded receive coverage.
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TM-221A / E / ES block diagram :


Kenwood TM-221 block diagram

TM-221A / E / ES price

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Price Date Condition
EUR 76.90
(99USD)
2012-jan Second Hand

Comes with MC-48B hand mic, manual, bracket, DC cord

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