KDK FM-2016A/E

Mobile VHF Transceiver

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The KDK FM-2016A/E is a mobile VHF transceiver. It covers 144.000-148.995 MHz for reception and 144.000-145.995 MHz (European version) or 144.000-148.995 MHz (US version) for transmission. Frequency stability is better than ± 0.002%. Tuning steps are 10 kHz. The receiver system is a double conversion superheterodyne with IF frequencies of 1st: 16.9 MHz and 2nd: 455 kHz. RF output is selectable at High: 15 W or Low: 2 W. Audio output is 1.5 W @ 10% THD. It features 1 memory bank with 4 channels. Power requirements are 13.8V DC. Current drain in receive mode is 400-550 mA and 1.25-2.5 A in transmit mode. Dimensions are 60 × 180 × 215 mm. Weight is 2.5 kg.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m
Frequency stability: Better than ± 0.002%
Tuning steps: 10 kHz
Memories: 4 channels in 1 bank(s) @ 4 channels/second

Receiver

RX-range: 144.000-148.995 MHz
Modulations: FM
Sensitivity: < 1 µV input for 30 dB S/N
Selectivity: 8 kHz @ -6 dB
16 kHz @ -70 dB
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: 1st: 16.9 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 1.5 W @ 10% THD

Transmitter

TX-range: 144.000-145.995 MHz (European version)
144.000-148.995 MHz (US version)
Modulations: FM
RF-output: High: 15 W, Low: 2 W

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8V DC
Current drain RX: 400-550 mA
TX: 1.25-2.5 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 180 × 60 × 215 mm (7.09 × 2.36 × 8.46 in)
Weight: 2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 19xx and 19xx in Japan

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3317
MPN: KDK-FM-002016AE

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: KDK FM-2016A/E Operator's Instructions PDF - 1.53 MB, submitted by RigReference
: KDK FM-2016A/E Mars mod JPEG - 2.39 MB, submitted by RigReference

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