TM-261A / EJ

Kenwood
TM-261A / EJ

Specifications

Prices

144 MHz FM mobile Transceiver. Up to 50 Watts power output (TM261A) or up to 10 Watts (TM261EJ). Programmable with a RX Tone and TX Tone separately, this enhances the CTCSS system. Dual tone squelch system (DTSS) allows selective calling of specific stations. 62 memories. Memory indexing conveniently allows you to assign names to channels. In memory recall mode, memory channel numbers can be displayed instead of frequencies if you choose. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1994.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-261A / EJ specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3] 118.0000 ~ 135.9950 MHz [4]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
Mode
AM [4] / FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <28 kHz (-60dB)
Frequency stability
±10ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	30.825 MHz [1] 10.700 MHz [2][3]
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
TM-261A	5 / 10 / 50 W
TM-261EJ	0.5 / 1 / 10 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
62 regular memories 1 call channel 1 scan ranges
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 14-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS [5] DTSS (3 digit DTMF)
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (nominal) 11.7~16 VDC (range)
Power consumption
<600mA RX (no signal) <3.5A TX (max RF power) [3] <11A TX (max RF power) [1][2]
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
140 (W) x 40 (H) x 160.5 (D) mm without projections
Weight
1kg

TM-261A, USA/Canada version.
TM-261A, General version.
TM-261EJ, European version.
Some version of the TM-261A are able to receive AM mode in AIR band.
With optional TSU-8 unit installed.

TM-261 legacy :

This mobile transceiver in 2003 was replaced by the Kenwood TM-271, an MIL-STD-compliant radio.

TM-261A / EJ CTCSS unit :

Installing the TSU-8 CTCSS unit in the Kenwood TM-261

Instructions. Remove the two screws from the upper cover of the transceiver. Remove the upper cover. Now hold the TSU-8 unit with the large IC facing downward and insert the connector on the CTCSS unit into the 8-pin connector as shown. Take care to keep the TSU-8 horizontal when inserting it into the 8-pin connector.

TM-261A / EJ price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM-261 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 200.00	2022-jan	Second Hand Works great. Comes with manual

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