TH-K2AT / E / ET
Rugged 2-meters FM amateur handheld Transceiver. It provides 0.5/1.5/5 Watts of output power and features 100 regular memories, 6 characters alpha tags, VOX, simple repeater operation with auto repeater offset, automatic simplex checker, weather alert, six different scan type, CTCSS / DCS and 1750 Hz tone burst, wide and narrow deviation selection, backlit keypad. PC-programmable. This radio meets stringent MIL-STD-810 standards for resistance to rain, vibration, shock, humidity and also the IP54 standard for dust and water resistance. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2003.
Reference market : amateur-radio
TH-K2AT / E / ET specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1][2]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] |
Transmit | 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [2] |
Mode | |
FM | |
Tuning step | |
5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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FM | <0.18 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
FM | >10 kHz (-6dB)
<28 kHz (-40dB) |
Frequency stability | |
±5ppm with temperature from -20°C to +60°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 38.85 MHz |
2° | 450 kHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
<0.13 uV (144~148 MHz) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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FM | 0.5 / 1.5 / 5 W [4][5]
0.3 / 1.2 / 3.5 W [6] |
Spurious emission | |
<-60 dBc (1.2~5W)
<-50 dBc (0.3~0.5W) |
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Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±5.0 kHz (FM standard)
±2.5 kHz (FM-N) |
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Microphone | |
2kΩ |
Features |
Memory | |
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100 regular memories (without alpha tags)
50 regular memories (with alpha tags) 9 special function memories [1] 8 special function memories [2][3] |
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Display | |
sub-kHz frequency resolution
9-segments signal meter bar |
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Selective calling | |
DCS / CTCSS
1750 Hz tone DTMF |
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Antenna | |
SMA 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
13.8 VDC (DC IN jack, nominal)
12~16 VDC (DC IN jack) 7.2 VDC (battery, nominal) 6~9 VDC (battery) |
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Power consumption | |
<30 mA RX (battery saver ON)
<100 mA RX (no signal) <0.8A TX (low power @ 7.2 V) <1.5A TX (mid power @ 7.2 V) <2.0A TX (high power @ 7.2 V) <1.8A TX (high power @ 13.8 V) |
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Audio power | |
>400 mW on 8Ω (at 7.2 VDC) | |
Audio output | |
Jack 2.5 mm (external speaker / PC) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone / PC) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C
from -10°C to +60°C [5] |
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Dimensions | |
58 (W) x 110 (H) x 35.8 (D) mm, excluding projections [5]
58 (W) x 110 (H) x 37 (D) mm, including projections [6] |
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Weight | |
320g |
- TH-K2AT, market code K and K2.
- TH-K2AT, market code M and M2.
- TH-K2E/ET, market code E and E3.
- With DC-IN (13.8V).
- With PB-43N battery pack (7.2V).
- With BT-14 dry cell case (9.0V).
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
Voice com. | ACC | FIC | VOLMET | ACARS | VDL | ILS | VOR | DME
The Kenwood TH-K4 is similar to TH-K2, but operates on 70cm amateur band (RX 400-470 MHz) instead of 2 meters. The TH-K2 handheld transceiver in 2011 was replaced by the Kenwood TH-K20 with output power increased to 5.5 Watts and a better frequency stability.
TH-K2AT / E / ET internal beats frequency list :
140.800 MHz.
153.600 MHz.
166.400 MHz.
168.350 MHz.
Kenwood TH-K2AT / TH-K2E / TH-K2ET keys and controls
TH-K2AT / E / ET price
We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TH-K2 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 54.49 (89USD) |
2014-aug |
Second Hand In good condition. Comes with the original battery pack, two additional dry cell holders, wall charger, manual, box |
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