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Kenwood TM-741A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range: USA and Canada
TX: 144-148 / 438-450 MHz
RX: 118-174 / 410-470 MHz
Other market
TX: 144-148 / 430-440 MHz
RX: 118-174 / 410-470 MHz
Band options
10 m, 6 m, 1.25 m or 23 cm
Tuning steps:5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 KHz
Frequency stability:±10 ppm @ -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F), ±3 ppm for UT-1200 option
Mode:TX: FM
RX: AM / FM
Channels / memory management: 100 regular per band (Can store odd splits)
1 call per band
RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset:2 m: ±600 KHz
70 cm: ±5 MHz
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 0.45-1.2 A
TX: Max 11.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / One SO-239 and one N-jack (On pigtails)
Dimensions (W*H*D):150*50*175 mm (5.91*1.97*6.89")
Weight:1.6 Kg (3.53 lb)
Other features: CTCSS/PL encoder. DTSS. Clock. Detachable front panel.
Twin RX (Triple RX with optional band module)




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 10.7 MHz (2 m), 21.6 MHz (70 cm)
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.16 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity:12 KHz (-6 dB)
24 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:

HighMidLow
2 m:50 W10 W5 W
70 cm:35 W10 W5 W
Modulation system:Reactance modulation
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, 1992-1994 (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (9.4 MB)
Service manual (15.1 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
DTU-2
EPG-3G
MB-11
MJ-88
PG-2N
PG-4K
PG-4L
SP-41
SP-50B
TSU-7
UT-28S
UT-50S
UT-1200
DTMF unit
DC line noise filter
Mobile mount bracket
Microphone plug adaptor
DC power cable
Detachable front panel kit
Detachable front panel kit
Mobile speaker
Communications speaker
CTCSS/PL unit
10 m / 50 W band unit
6 m / 50 band unit
23 cm / 10 W band unit