TH-K20A / E
Solid and easy to use 144 MHz FM handheld amateur Transceiver. Up to 5.5 Watts transmit power, 136-174 MHz wide receive range, wide and narrow channel deviation, repeater offset frequency 0-29.95 MHz, 200 memory channels with alphanumerical tag, many scan functions (Band scan, Program scan, Memory scan, Call scan, Priority scan), CTCSS and DCS, 1750 Hz tone, VOX (voice-operated transmit), DTMF keyboard, backlit keys, weather alert and weather channel scan. Free programming software by Kenwood. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2011.
Reference market : amateur-radio
TH-K20A / E specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive | 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz |
Transmit | 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1]
144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] |
Mode | |
FM | |
Tuning step | |
5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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FM | <0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
FM | >10 kHz (-6dB)
<28 kHz (-50dB) |
Frequency stability | |
±2.5ppm | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 38.850 MHz |
2° | 450 kHz |
Squelch sensitivity | |
<0.13 uV (144~148 MHz) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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FM | 1 / 2 / 5.5 W [4]
1 / 2 / 3.5 W [5] |
Spurious emission | |
<-60 dBc | |
Maximum deviation (FM) | |
±5.0 kHz (wide)
±2.5 kHz (narrow) |
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Audio distortion | |
<5% (300~3000 Hz) | |
Microphone | |
2kΩ |
Features |
Memory | |
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200 regular memories
3 pairs for scan limits 1 call channel |
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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 | |
50Ω | |
Power supply | |
6.0~9.0 VDC
7.4 VDC (nominal) |
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Power consumption | |
6h operating time (5.5W, KNB-63L)
8.5h operating time (2W, KNB-63L) 10.5h operating time (1W, KNB-63L) 8h operating time (5.5W, KNB-65L) 11.5h operating time (2W, KNB-65L) 14h operating time (1W, KNB-65L) 6h operating time (3.5W, BT-16) 8h operating time (2W, BT-16) 10h operating time (1W, BT-16) |
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Audio power | |
>400 mW on 8Ω | |
Audio output | |
Jack 2.5 mm (external speaker/mic, PC) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker/mic, PC) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C
from -10°C to +60°C [4] |
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Dimensions | |
54 (W) x 111.7 (H) x 25.3 (D) mm, excluding projections / with KNB-63L | |
Weight | |
210g with KNB-63L |
- TH-K20, market code M.
- TH-K20A, market code K.
- TH-K20E, market code E.
- With KNB-63L or KNB-65L battery pack.
- With BT-16 alkaline cells case (6 x AAA, 9V).
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
Voice com. | ACC | FIC | VOLMET | ACARS | VDL | ILS | VOR | DME
The Kenwood TH-K40 is similar to TH-K20, but operates on 70cm amateur band instead of 2 meters.
TH-K20A / E connecting to the PC :
Kenwood TH-K20A / TH-K20E connecting to the PC with the optional PG-4Y interface cable.
Free software MCP-5A available for download
TH-K20A / E internal beats :
On some spots of the frequency, the S-meter moves without receiving any signals or you cannot receive any signals. This is inevitable when you use superheterodyne receivers. If this happens, access Menu number 10 (B.SHIFT) and select "ON". However, the following Internal Beat Frequencies cannot be eliminated.
Channel | |
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152.69375 MHz | |
152.69500 MHz | |
152.70000 MHz | |
152.70500 MHz | |
152.70625 MHz | |
153.59375 MHz | |
153.59500 MHz | |
153.60000 MHz | |
153.60500 MHz | |
153.60625 MHz | |
172.79375 MHz | |
172.79500 MHz | |
172.80000 MHz | |
172.80500 MHz | |
172.80625 MHz |
TH-K20A / E price
We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TH-K20 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 124.49 (144EUR) |
2022-feb | Brand-new |
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