The Kenwood TM-255E is a Mobile VHF Transceiver. It covers 144-146 MHz for both transmit and receive. The RF output power is selectable between High: 40 W and Low: 5 W. It features 1 memory bank with 101 channels, and requires 13.8V DC power. Current drain during transmit is Max 13 A. Dimensions are 60 × 180 × 216 mm. It weighs 2.7 kg. The TM-255E is 9K6 packet ready and has a detachable front panel.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 101 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 144-146 MHz
- Modulations
- FM CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 MHz
- Modulations
- FM CW SSB
- RF-output
- High: 40 W, Low: 5 W
Connections
- Antenna
- -
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 13.8V DC
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- Max 13 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 180 × 60 × 216 mm (7.09 × 2.36 × 8.50 in)
- Weight
- 2.70 kg (6.0 lbs)
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 1994 and 19xx
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- 9K6 packet ready. Detachable front panel
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3396
- MPN
- KENWOOD-TM-000255E
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