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The Kenwood TH-27A 2 meter HT offers full-size handheld performance in a compact package. Useful features include: VFO knob, dual tone squelch for selective calling, high power output, 40 memory channels, keypad automatic off and battery save circuits. Extended receive is from 118 to 165 MHz to include VHF Air, CAP, MARS and weather frequencies. RF output is 5 watts with PB-14, 2.5 watts with PB-13 or 0.5 watts on low power, or 20 mW in the ELP (Economy Low Power) position.
The similar Kenwood TH-47A covers the 440 MHz band (70 cm).
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 41 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 118-165 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- ≤ 0.16 µV (-16 dBµ)
- Selectivity
- 12 kHz @ -6 dB, 28 kHz @ -60 dB
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 45.05 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 200 mW into 8 Ohms
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-148 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- High: 2.5-5 W (depending on voltage), Low: 0.5 W
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 7.2-16V DC
- Current drain RX
- 60 mA
- TX
- 1.5 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 49.5 × 124.7 × 38 mm (1.95 × 4.91 × 1.50 in)
- Weight
- 360 gr (12.7 oz)
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 1990 and 199x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3355
- MPN
- KENWOOD-TH-000027A
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Kenwood TH27/47AE instruction manual PDF - 3.01 MB, submitted by RigReference
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