TR-851A / E

Kenwood
TR-851A / E

Specifications

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Amateur 430 MHz all mode transceiver, power output may be selected at 25 or 5 Watts. Main features: Triple conversion receiver, 0.11 uV sensitivity, 2.2 kHz filter for CW/SSB, CW semi break-in, 50 Hz to 12.5kHz frequency step, RIT tuning, RF gain, NB, AGC time constant automatically set by mode, 10 memories, priority channel, scanning, numeric keypad, reverse mode for repeater operation, large LCD display. Provides DCL (Digital Channel Linkage) system with MSK modulation and rear panel connection for linear amplifier control. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1986.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TR-851A / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz
Transmit	430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / FM
Tuning step
50 Hz / 1 / 5 / 12.5 [2] / 25 [1] kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB / CW	<0.11 uV (10dB S+N/N)
FM	<0.18 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
SSB / CW	>2.2 kHz (-6dB) <4.8 kHz (-60dB)
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <24 kHz (-60dB)
Image rejection
>60 dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±1.2 kHz
Frequency stability
± 20ppm with temperature from -20°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	41.415 MHz
2°	10.695 MHz
3°	455 kHz (FM only)
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
SSB / CW	5 [3] / 25 W
FM	5 [3] / 25 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
500~600Ω

Features

Memory
10 standard memories CH 1 is the priority channel CH 0 and 9 are split-frequencies channels
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution
Selective calling
1750Hz tone [2] CTCSS tone [1][4]
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
800mA RX (with no input signal) 7.5A TX (25W power)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (CW key) Jack 4-pin (AUX / linear amplifier) Jack 6-pin (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +50°C
Dimensions
180 (W) x 63 (H) x 233 (D) mm projections included
Weight
2.5 kg

Kenwood TR-851A, USA version.
Kenwood TR-851E, European version.
Adjusable up to out 25 Watts.
With optional unit.

TR-851 vs TR-751 :

The Kenwood TR-751 is similar to TR-851, but operates on 2-meters band (144-148 MHz) instead of 70cm.

TR-851A / E repeater operations :

Offset feature: this feature causes the transmitter frequency to shift above or below the receiver frequency. The amount of the offset (shift) is show in the table below.

Model / Display
TR-851A (USA version)	Display: [+] Offset: +5 MHz
TR-851A (USA version)	Display: [-] Offset: -5 MHz
TR-851E (UK version)	Display: [+] Offset: +1.6 MHz
TR-851E (UK version)	Display: [-] Offset: -1.6 MHz
TR-851E (EUR version)	Display: [D-A] Offset: -7.6 MHz
TR-851E (EUR version)	Display: [D-B] Offset: -1.6 MHz

You can select the desidered transmitter offset by repeatedly pressing the OFFSET key. The display will indicate which offset has been selected by turning on a small bar under the selected offset. In simplex mode no bar will show under the "+", "-", "D-A" or "D-B". The REV switch reverses the transmit and receive frequencies when using an OFFSET or split frequency memory (channel 9 or 0). This function is used to check the repeater's input frequency or operate on reverse repeater, where input/output frequencies are opposite to those of a normal repeater.

To use the REVERSE function press the REV key. The REV indicator in the display will illuminate and the displayed frequency will change to the old transmit frequency. The TR-851 will now transmit on the old receive frequency when the PTT switch is depressed.

TR-851A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Trio Kenwood TR851 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 199.00 (190EUR)	2022-jan	Second Hand It works properly
USD 199.00	2021-nov	Second Hand In good condition

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