Kenwood TR-2500

Handheld VHF Transceiver

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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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USD 52 ~ USD 62

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

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