TM-V708A

Name: Kenwood TM-V708A transceiver
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: TM-V708A
Price: 199.50 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

144/440 MHz FM Dual Bander Transceiver. Features: 5-50 Watts on VHF, 5-35 Watts on UHF. Dual receive, even on the same band. Cross-band and fix-band repeater operation. Separate speaker terminals for each band. 188x54 dot large LCD display. The front panel can be mounted in a convenient location, separate from the main unit. Enhanced Programmable Memory channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall. Contains 200 memory channels to program frequencies and other various data, each channel can be named using up to 8 alphanumeric and special characters. Visual Scan graphically and simultaneously shows the conditions of up to 181 frequency channels. 0.00 to 29.95 MHz repeater offset frequency in steps of 50 kHz. CTCSS, 1750 Hz tone burst, and DCS. Multi-function backlit mic with DTMF. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2002.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-V708A specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive (Band A)	118.0000 ~ 136.0000 MHz [1] 136.0000 ~ 200.0000 MHz 200.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz [1]
Receive (Band B)	136.0000 ~ 175.0000 MHz [1] 300.0000 ~ 400.0000 MHz [1] 400.0000 ~ 524.0000 MHz 800.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [1][2]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz
Mode
AM [3] / FM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz. 1 / 10 MHz (fast tuning)

Receiver

Sensitivity
144 MHz	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD) <0.25 uV (12dB SINAD) [1]
430 MHz	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD) <0.25 uV (12dB SINAD) [1]
Selectivity
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <28 kHz (-40dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [4]
Frequency stability
±3ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	38.850 MHz (VHF band) 45.050 MHz (UHF band)
2°	455 kHz (V/UHF bands)
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
144 MHz	5 / 10 / 50 W
430 MHz	5 / 10 / 35 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
200 regular memories, 10 groups 1 call channel (VHF) 1 call channel (UHF) 5 programmable memory (PM) for all settings 10 scan ranges
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 7-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
1750 Hz tone DTMF tones CTCSS tones DCS codes
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15% or 11.7~15.8V)
Power consumption
1A RX (at 2W audio) 11.5A TX (VHF, 50W power) 10.0A TX (UHF, 35W power)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (external speakers)
Connections
6-pin mini-DIN (DATA / TNC) 8-pin Jack (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
Front panel	140 (W) x 60 (H) x 33 (D) mm projections not included
Main unit	140 (W) x 40 (H) x 195 (D) mm projections not included
Weight
Front panel	180 g
Main unit	1.2 kg

Sub receiver.
Excluding cellular band.
Only receive.
Advanced Intercept Point (AIP) function, VHF band.

TM-V708A legacy :

This mobile transceiver in 2007 was replaced by the Kenwood TM-V71A with output power increased to 50 Watts on UHF band. Also, the TM-V71A allows you to change now the orientation of the front panel upside-down for easier operation.

TM-V708A optional accessories :

Kenwood TM-V708 optional accessories
From hand/desktop microphones to Voice Synthesizer Unit (VSU)

TM-V708A visual scan feature :

Kenwood TM-V708 visual scan
This feature allows you to monitor frequencies near the current operating frequency. Mode 1 and 2 graphically and simultaneously shows how all frequencies in the selected range are busy

TM-V708A price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM-V708 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 199.50	2022-jan	Second Hand The radio comes in the original box with the remote cable from the radio to control head, mounting brackets, mic
USD 219.95	2019-nov	Second Hand In very good condition. Includes hand mic, DC power cord, remote head cable, head bracket, manual, box

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