The Kenwood TM-231A combines high performance receiver and transmitter specifications with easy-to-use features. There are 20 multi-function memory channels plus 1 call channel, and all can be used to store transmit and receive frequencies as well as repeater and signaling data. The TM-231A transmits on 2 meters with three output power levels: 5/10/50 watts. Extended receive allows reception from 138 to 174 MHz. You also get auto-power off, built-in CTCSS encode, time-out timer, auto repeater offset and easy to read LCD. Frequency steps are: 5, 10, 15, 20, 12.5, and 25 kHz.
A European version exists in the form of the Kenwood TM-231E.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Memories
- 20 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 144-146 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- High: 50 W, Medium: 10 W, Low: 2 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 11-16V DC
- Current drain RX
- Max 700 mA
- TX
- Max 11 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 140 × 40 × 160 mm (5.51 × 1.57 × 6.30 in)
- Weight
- 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 1989 and 19xx
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5444
- MPN
- KENWOOD-TM-000231A
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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