TH-77A / E

Name: Kenwood TH-77 transceiver
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: TH-77
Price: 46.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

144 / 430 MHz FM dual bander. Output power from 0.5 to 5 Watts on VHF & UHF, main-band and sub-band VOL/SQL controls, UHF simultaneous dual watch operation (U+U), duplex operation (V+U or U+V), CTCSS unit, DTMF with memory, dual tone system (DTSS), 40 memory channels, call channel, priority alert function, 8 scan options, complete display panel, battery voltage level meter, battery saver. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1991.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TH-77A / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1][2] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] 438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1][2] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] 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 (VHF band) 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz (UHF band) 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM (standard mode)	<0.16 uV (VHF band, 12dB SINAD) <0.18 uV (UHF band, 12dB SINAD)
FM (U+U dual watch)	<0.18 uV (UHF band-1, 12dB SINAD) <0.28 uV (UHF band-2, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <24 kHz (-60dB)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	45.050 MHz (VHF band) 58.525 MHz (UHF band)
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV (VHF band) <0.1 uV (UHF band)

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	0.5 / 5 W [4] 0.5 / 2 W [5]
UHF	0.5 / 5 W [4] 0.5 / 1.5 W [5]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
40 regular memories (4 pages, CH #0~39) 2 call channels 1 priority channel (CH #1)
Display
2 x 1 kHz frequency resolution 2 x 10-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS 38-tones [6] 1750 Hz tone DTMF / DTSS
Transmit/receive offset
±600 kHz (VHF band) ±1.6 MHz (UHF band) [3] ±5.0 MHz (UHF band) [1][2] -7.6 MHz (UHF band) [3]
Antenna
BNC 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (DC IN, nominal) 7.2~16 VDC (DC IN, range) 7.2 VDC (battery, nominal) 6.3~16 VDC (battery, range)
Power consumption
18 mA RX (battery saver On, VHF simplex) 20 mA RX (battery saver On, UHF simplex) 30 mA RX (battery saver On, duplex) 60 mA RX (no signal, VHF simplex) 65 mA RX (no signal, UHF simplex) 120 mA RX (no signal, duplex) 0.5A TX (low power, VHF) 0.5A TX (low power, UHF) 1.0A TX (high power, VHF) [5] 1.0A TX (high power, UHF) [5] 1.5A TX (high power, VHF) [4] 1.6A TX (high power, UHF) [4]
Audio power
>200 mW on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 2.5 mm (external speaker or headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 140.5 (H) x 29.5 (D) mm, projections not included. 68.5 (W) x 154.5 (H) x 39 (D) mm, projections included.
Weight
427g

TH-77A, USA and Canada version.
TH-77A, General market.
TH-77E, European version.
At 13.8VDC.
At 7.2VDC.
Standard on TH-77A delivered to the USA/Canada. With optional unit TSU-7 for other versions.

TH-77A / E display :

Kenwood TH-77 display:
(1) sub-band operating frequency, (2) main-band operating frequency, (3) current memory channel - the star is on when the CH will be skipped during scan, (4) repeater offset direction

TH-77A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TH-77 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 46.00 (40EUR)	2021-dec	Second Hand Only receive, this radio is for parts or repair
USD 104.95	2011-apr	Second Hand This unit includes the BC-11 rapid charger, SMC-32 speaker mic, and MFJ stub antenna

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