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Kenwood TM-455E

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur UHF transceiver
Frequency range: Europe
TX: 430-440 MHz
RX: 430-440 MHz
Tuning steps: Alt. tuning: FM 12.5 KHz, SSB/CW 10 KHz (Defaults)
VFO: "Fuzzy logic" (See the manual)
Frequency stability:±1 ppm @ -10 to +50°C (14 to 122°F)
Mode:FM / SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: 50 regular
49 split
1 call
1 scan edge pair
RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset:±1.6 and -7.6 MHz
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 900 mA (No signal)
TX: Max 15 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):180*60*216 mm (7.09*2.36*8.5")
Weight:2.8 Kg (6.17 lb)
Other features: DTSS. CTCSS/PL-encoder (Optional decoder). TCXO. IF Shift.
1K2 / 9K6 packet jack. Detachable front panel




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne (SSB/CW)
1st IF: 41.415 MHz
2nd IF: 10.695 MHz
Triple conversion superheterodyne (FM)
1st IF: 41.415 MHz
2nd IF: 10.695 MHz
3rd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity: FM: 0.18 uV (12 dB SINAD)
SSB/CW: 0.11 uV (10 dB (S+N)/N)
Selectivity: FM: 12 KHz (-6 dB), 28 KHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW: 2.1 KHz (-6 dB), 4.8 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 5% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLow
70 cm:35 W5 W
Modulation system: FM: Reactance
SSB: Balanced
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:600 ohm / 8-pin (Modular)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1994-19xx (Discontinued)
Additional info: New price 1995 in Sweden: SEK 12993:-
New price 1996 in Sweden: SEK 11661:-
Related documents: User manual (3.7 MB)
Service manual (18 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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