Kenwood TR-7730

Mobile VHF Transceiver

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The Kenwood TR-7730 is a Mobile VHF Transceiver. It covers 144.0-147.995 MHz (extended range 143.900-148.995 MHz) for both receive and transmit. The receiver system is a Double conversion superheterodyne with IF frequencies of 1st: 10.7 MHz and 2nd: 455 kHz. RF output power is selectable between 5W and 25W. Audio output is 2W into 8 ohms @ 10% THD. The TR-7730 features 1 memory bank with 5 channels. It requires 13.8 V DC for operation. Dimensions are 51 × 147 × 198 mm and it weighs 1.5 kg. Current drain is 400 mA in receive mode and 5.5 A max in transmit mode.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 5 / 10 (and 25?) kHz
Memories: 5 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 144.0-147.995 MHz
(extended range 143.900-148.995 MHz)
Modulations: FM
Sensitivity: ≤ 0.5 µV for 30 dB S/N
≤ 0.25 µV for 12 dB SINAD
Selectivity: 12 kHz @ -6 dB / 25 kHz @ -60 dB
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: 1st: 10.7 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: 2 W into 8 ohms @ 10% THD

Transmitter

TX-range: 144.0-147.995 MHz
(extended range 143.900-148.995 MHz)
Modulations: FM
RF-output: 5 / 25 W

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8 V DC
Current drain RX: 400 mA
TX: 5.5 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 147 × 51 × 198 mm (5.79 × 2.01 × 7.80 in)
Weight: 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 1981 and 19xx in Japan

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3461
MPN: KENWOOD-TR-007730

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: Kenwood TR-7730 Instruction Manual PDF - 1.29 MB, submitted by RigReference
: TR-7730 PDF - 28.14 MB, submitted by Berend

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Reviews

Rating	Title	Submitted
	Great durability!	9 years ago by walban2

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