The Kenwood R-2000 is an all-mode SSB, CW, AM, FM receiver that covers 150 kHz - 30 MHz in 30 bands, with an optional VHF converter unit to provide coverage of the 118-174 MHz frequency range. Key features include three IF filters with narrow-wide selector switch, noise blanker circuit, RF attenuator, slow or fast AGC, 50 Hz step digital VFO's, tuning speed switches allow changing the size of the step, 10 memories, memory and programmable band scan, memory and VFO is backed-up by an internal lithium battery, high and low impedance antenna terminals, large front mounted speaker, tone control, fluorescent tube digital display with 100 Hz resolution, 24 hour dual clock with timer. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1982.
Reference market : amateur-radio
R-2000 specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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0.1500 ~ 30.0000 MHz
118.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1] |
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Mode | |
CW / LSB / USB / AM / FM | |
Tuning step | |
50 / 500 Hz / 5 kHz
1 MHz (Up/Down buttons) |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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SSB / CW | <2.0 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N)
<0.4 uV (2~30 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) <1.0 uV (118~174 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) [1] |
AM | <20 uV (0.15~2 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N)
<4 uV (2~30 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) <10 uV (118~174 MHz, 10 dB S+N/N) [1] |
FM | <1 uV (2~30 MHz, 20 dB S+N/N)
<2 uV (118~174 MHz, 20 dB S+N/N) [1] |
Selectivity | |
CW-N [2] | 500 Hz (-6dB)
820 Hz (-60dB) |
SSB / CW | 2.7 kHz (-6dB)
5.0 kHz (-50dB) |
AM-N | 2.7 kHz (-6dB)
5.0 kHz (-50dB) |
AM-W | 6 kHz (-6dB)
18 kHz (-50dB) |
FM | 15 kHz (-6dB)
30 kHz (-50dB) |
RF attenuator | |
10 / 20 / 30 dB | |
Image rejection | |
>70 dB | |
IF rejection | |
>70 dB | |
NB (Noise Blanker) | |
Yes | |
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | |
Slow, fast | |
Frequency stability | |
±300 Hz max from 1' to 60' after power on
±50 Hz max during any 30' period after 60' power on |
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Frequency accuracy | |
±10 ppm with temperature +23°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 45.900 MHz |
2° | 9.90? MHz |
3° | 455 kHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
SSB / CW / AM | <3.12 uV (threshold)
<5 uV (threshold) [1] |
FM | <0.5 uV (threshold)
<1 uV (threshold) [1] |
Features |
Memory | |
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10 regular memories (CH #0~9)
1 pair for scan limits (CH #0 and #9) |
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Display | |
100 Hz frequency resolution | |
Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω
Terminals 50Ω Terminals 500Ω 50Ω [1] |
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Power supply | |
100/120 220/240 VAC
13.8 VDC [3] |
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Power consumption | |
14W (VAC, no signal)
600mA (VDC, no signal) |
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Audio power | |
1.5 W on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 6.35 mm (4~16Ω headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (4~16Ω speaker)
Jack 2.5 mm (REC, 300mV/2kΩ) 7-pin mini-DIN (Remote) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Dimensions | |
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375 (W) x 115 (H) x 210 (D) mm | |
Weight | |
5.5 kg |
- With optional VC-10 converter (VHF band).
- With optional YG-455C crystal filter (CW-N).
- With optional DCK-1 kit (DC power).
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R-2000 price
We have collected for your convenience the Trio Kenwood R2000 sale price (UK Pounds) 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 |
GBP 165.90 (194EUR) |
2022-feb |
Second Hand Preserved and functioning as the first day. Original packaging |
GBP 285.00 (369USD) |
2017-may |
Second Hand In good condition, but with some wear spots on top panel. With VC-10 VHF converter, AC cord, original Owner's Manual. Boxed |
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