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Kenwood TM-221A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range: USA
TX: 144-148 MHz
RX: 138-174 MHz
Tuning steps:5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 KHz
Frequency stability:±10 ppm @-20 to +60°C (-4 to +14°F)
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 10 regular (0-9) of which #1 functions as priority channel
2 band edge search limits
2 odd repeater split
RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset:±600 KHz
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 400 mA (No signal)
TX: Max 9.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239 (On pigtail)
Dimensions (W*H*D):140*40*193 mm (5.51*1.57*7.6")
Weight:1.2 Kg (2.65 lb)
Other features:Built-in CTCSS/PL encoder.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.16 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity:12 KHz (-6 dB)
26 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 5% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm, 8 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLow
2 m:45 W5 W
Modulation system:Reactance modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:500-600 ohm / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1987-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:User manual (2.2 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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