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The Kenwood TR-2500 is a well built 2 meter HT. RF output is 2.5 watts or 300 mW. Operation is from 144 to 147.995 MHz. Frequency selection is available from the keypad. Up-Down manual scan is available in 5 kHz steps. Ten memories are featured. There is a built-in tuneable sub-tone encoder. It uses a variable resistor inside the unit to select the CTCSS tone. The optional TU-1 tone unit encoder permits selection by DIP switches, and this device snaps into position between the radio and the battery.

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
5 kHz
Memories
10 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
144-146 MHz (Europe)
143.9-149 MHz (USA)
Modulations
FM  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
?

Transmitter

TX-range
144-146 MHz (Europe)
143.9-149 MHz (USA)
Modulations
FM  
RF-output
High: 2.5 W, Low: 0.3 W

Connections

Antenna
BNC
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
8.4V DC +/- 25%
Current drain RX
?
TX
400-800 mA

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
66 × 168 × 40 mm (2.60 × 6.61 × 1.57 in)
Weight
540 gr (1.2 lbs) with batteries
Form factor
Handheld
Manufactured
Between 1981 and 19xx

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
3447
MPN
KENWOOD-TR-002500

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2020 USD 9.95 Used / Poor eBay
2020 USD 20.77 Used / Fair eBay

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