TH-42A / AT / E

Kenwood
TH-42A / AT / E

Specifications

Prices

430/440 MHz single-band portable transceiver. 3 position output power control (30mW, 500mW, 5 Watts), 40 multi-function memory channels, 1 call channel, built-in CTCSS encoder, multiple scan functions and dual scan stop modes, programmable repeater offset, user-friendly operation with 6 keys on the front and 3 on the side, selectable squelch configuration, battery voltage indicator. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1994.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TH-42A / AT / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Transmit	438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	<0.18 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <28 kHz (-40dB)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	45.05 MHz
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
FM	30mW / 500mW / 2.5 W [4] 30mW / 500mW / 5 W [5]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±3.5~5 kHz
Microphone
2 kΩ

Features

Memory
40 regular memories 1 call channel
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS 38-tones [6] DTMF [7] DTSS [7] 1750 Hz tone
Transmit/receive offset
±5 MHz [1][2] ±1.6 MHz [3] -7.6 MHz [3] User selectable (50 kHz step)
Antenna
BNC 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (external, nominal) 5~16 VDC (external, range) 6 VDC (battery, nominal) 4~15 VDC (battery, range)
Power consumption
15 mA RX (battery saver On) 45 mA RX (no signal) 250mA TX (low power) [4] 500mA TX (mid power) [4] 1.6A TX (high power) [4] 1.6A TX (high power) [5]
Audio power
>200 mW on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 2.5 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
56 (W) x 116.5 (H) x 24.5 (D) mm, projections not included. 65 (W) x 130.5 (H) x 29.8 (D) mm, projections included.
Weight
290g with antenna and PB-32 (6V / 600mAh) battery pack

U.S./Canada version.
General version.
European version.
With 6V.
With 13.8V.
Built-in CTCSS encoder, optional decoder unit TSU-8.
With optional DTMF keypad, supplied with TH-42AT.

TH-42 vs TH-22 :

The Kenwood TH-22 is similar to TH-42, but operates on 2-meters amateur band instead of 70cm.

TH-42A / AT / E panels and connections :

Kenwood TH-42AT, with DTMF keypad, panels and connections:
(7...10) Function / VFO / Memory / Call channel, (11) Tone, (12) Reverse freq.

TH-42A / AT / E price

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Price	Date	Condition
USD 64.90	2020-may	Second Hand Tested, working

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