TM-V71A / E

Kenwood
TM-V71A / E

Specifications

Prices

Dual band 144 and 440 MHz mobile/fixed FM transceiver. This radio allows you to change the orientation of the front panel upside-down for easier operation. From 5 to 50 Watts on either VHF and UHF, wideband receiver, cross-band operation, 1000 memory channels to program frequencies and other various data, Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) and Digital Code Squelch (DCS), 1750 Hz tone burst, DTMF dialing, this rig has two jacks for external speakers as well as an internal speaker, Packet mode and EchoLink ready, 10 channels USA/Canada weather alert, CPU clock oscillator's beat shift. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2007.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-V71A / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive (Band A)	118.0000 ~ 524.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
Receive (Band B)	136.0000 ~ 524.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2] 800.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [1][3]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [4] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [5] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [4] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [5]
Mode
AM [6] / FM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 8.33 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz. 1 / 10 MHz (fast tuning)

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM (Band A)	0.4 uV (118~174 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.5 uV (174~230 MHz, 10dB S/N) 5.6 uV (230~300 MHz, 10dB S/N) 1.0 uV (300~350 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.56 uV (350~400 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.36 uV (400~500 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.71 uV (500~524 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM (Band A)	0.32 uV (118~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.32 uV (148~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.4 uV (174~230 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 5.6 uV (230~300 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (400~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (450~500 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (500~524 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
FM (Band B)	0.32 uV (136~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.32 uV (148~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.4 uV (174~230 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 5.6 uV (230~300 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 1.0 uV (300~350 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (350~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (400~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.28 uV (450~500 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.56 uV (500~524 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 7.08 uV (800~1240 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 2.24 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>11 kHz (-6dB) <30 kHz (-50dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [7]
Frequency stability
±5ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	45.05 MHz (band A) 49.95 MHz (band B)
2°	455 kHz (band A) 450 kHz (band B)
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV (144/430 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
FM [1]	5 / 10 / 50 W
FM [2]	5 / 25 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
1000 regular memories, 10 groups 1 call channel 5 PM channels to store sets of rig configurations 10 scan ranges
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 7-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
1750 Hz burst tone CTCSS / DCS DTMF
Antenna
SO239 50Ω (TM-V71A) N 50Ω (TM-V71E)
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%, negative ground)
Power consumption
1.2A RX (at 2W audio) 4.0A TX (VHF, 5W power) 5.5A TX (VHF, 10W power) 9.0A TX (VHF, 25W power) 13A TX (VHF, 50W power) 5.0A TX (UHF, 5W power) 6.5A TX (UHF, 10W power) 9.0A TX (UHF, 25W power) 13A TX (UHF, 50W 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 mini-DIN (PC) 8-pin Jack (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
Front panel	140 (W) x 43 (H) x 38.2 (D) mm without projections. 140 (W) x 43 (H) x 55.4 (D) mm with projections.
Main unit	140 (W) x 43 (H) x 180.7 (D) mm without projections. 140 (W) x 43 (H) x 213.1 (D) mm with projections.
Weight
1.5 kg

TM-V71A K-type and TM-V71E E-type.
TM-V71A M4-type.
TM-V71A K-type excluding cellular band.
TM-V71A K-type.
TM-V71A M4-type and TM-V71E E-type.
Only receive.
Advanced Intercept Point (AIP) function.

TM-V71A / E Packet operation :

Kenwood TM-V71A TM-V71E packet operation

Kenwood TM-V71 packet operation
Data terminal pins, a 1200 or 9600 bps for the data transfer rate are available

TM-V71A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM-V71 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 192.50	2022-jan	Second Hand It's in like new condition. Includes the power cable, mobile bracket, speaker, original box
USD 259.95	2018-nov	Second Hand In good condition. Comes with DTMF hand microphone and original manual

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