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Handheld VHF Transceiver
Desktop Transceiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

HAM bands 2m  11m (CB)  80m  40m  20m  15m  6m  2m  10m 
Freq. stability ? ? ?
Tuning steps ? Channelized Continuous

Receiver

RX-range 144-146 MHz 26.965-27.405 MHz 0.55-30 / 48-54 MHz in 5 bands
Modulations FM   AM   AM   FM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity ? ? ?
Selectivity ? ? ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? ? Superheterodyne, 14 tubes
IF-freqs. ? ? 455 kHz
Image rejection ? ? ?
Audio output ? ? 1.5 W

Transmitter

TX-range 144-146 MHz 26.965-27.405 MHz -
Modulations FM   AM   -
RF-output High: 3-5 W (depending on voltage), Low: 0.5 W, El: 30 mW 3.5 W -

Connections

Antenna - SO-239 SO-239 + Clamps / screws
Impedance 50 Ω ? 50Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. 5-16V DC ? Mains
Current RX Max 45 mA ? ?
TX Max 1.4 A ? -

Physical

Manufactured Between 1994 and 19xx Between 1977 and 198x Between 1963 and 1964 in Japan
Dimensions 56 × 1165 × 245 mm
(2.20 × 45.87 × 9.65 in)
? 432 × 194 × 257 mm
(17.01 × 7.64 × 10.12 in)
Weight 290 gr (10.2 oz) with PB-32, antenna, handstrap and belt hook ? 10.70 kg (23.6 lbs)
Form factor Handheld Base Station Base Station

Other features

Memories 41 channels in 1 bank(s) None None
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Citizen Band (27Mc) Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features ? ? Pre-selector stage
Electrical bandspread
Q-multiplier
ANL noise limiter
Switchable MVC/AVC
Antenna trimmer
Crystal calibrator
S-meter
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN KENWOOD-TH-000022E ZODIAC-HOMER-000040 LAFAYETTE-HE-000080