TM-281A

Name: Kenwood TM-281 transceiver
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: TM-281
Price: 80.50 GBP
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

Compact 144 MHz FM transceiver with 65 Watts power output. Large oval front speaker, 58 x 35 mm. CTCSS and DCS encoder and decoder. Standard and not standard repeater frequency offset with Reverse function. MIL-STD compliant toughness ensures rugged reliability. More, illuminated keys and a large LCD with adjustable backlighting make for user-friendly operation day or night. Direct frequency entry. Microphone programmable function keys. Free PC software (Memory Control Program) is available to program the frequency, signalling, and other settings of this transceiver. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2011.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-281A specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	<0.18 uV (Wide, 12dB SINAD) <0.22 uV (Narrow, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM (Narrow)	>10 kHz (-6dB) <24 kHz (-60dB)
FM (Wide)	>12 kHz (-6dB) <30 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
±2.5ppm with temperature from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	49.95 MHz
2°	450 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
FM	25 / 65 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5 kHz (Wide) ± 2.5 kHz (Narrow)
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
200 regular memories, 10 banks [3] 1 call channel 3 scan ranges
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 5-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS / DTMF 1750 Hz tone
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
<1.0A RX (at 2 W audio output) <14.0A TX (max RF power)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm mono (external speaker)
Connections
8-pin Jack (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
160 (W) x 43 (H) x 126 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
1.13 kg

Expanded frequency range version.
On some models the transmitter frequency range its limited to amateur band only.
100 memory channels and 5 banks when using the Memory Name function.

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TM-281 vs TM-481 :

The Kenwood TM-481 is similar to TM-281 described in this page, but operates on 70cm band instead of 2 meters.

TM-281A optional accessories :

Kenwood TM-281A optional hardware accessories. More, on kenwood.com can be downloaded the MCP-1A Memory Control Program, a free software for TM-281 transceiver.

TM-281A price

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Price	Date	Condition
GBP 80.50 (104USD)	2020-apr	Second Hand In good condition. Includes DTMF hand mic, manual, mounting bracket, DC cord

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