TH-K20A / E

Kenwood
TH-K20A / E

Specifications

Prices

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
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
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
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)
Audio distortion
<5% (300~3000 Hz)
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
200 regular memories 3 pairs for scan limits 1 call channel
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
DCS / CTCSS 1750 Hz tone DTMF
Antenna
50Ω
Power supply
6.0~9.0 VDC 7.4 VDC (nominal)
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)
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
from -20°C to +60°C from -10°C to +60°C [4]
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).

TH-K20 vs TH-K40 :

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
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 (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 150.80 (144EUR)	2022-feb	Brand-new

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