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The Kenwood TM-281A is a 2 meter FM mobile transceiver putting out a hefty 65 watts of power. You can program up to 200 memory channels (or 100 when used with names). The display has 6 large alphanumeric characters. This radio has NOAA weather built in with alert tone. Also, the front panel and microphone keypads are both illuminated for ease of use. Built in continuous CTCSS and DCS helps to filter unwanted signals .
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz
- Memories
- 200 channels in bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 136-174 MHz
- Modulations
- FM N-FM
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 49.95 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-148 MHz
- Modulations
- FM N-FM
- RF-output
- 65 W max
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 13.8V DC
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- 14 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- ?
- Weight
- ?
- Form factor
- Mobile
- Manufactured
- Between 2011 and 20xx in China
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Alpha-numeric LCD display
NOAA weather alert
Illuminated controls
CTCSS / DCS - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5519
- MPN
- KENWOOD-TM-000281A
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Kenwood TM-281 instruction manual PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- TM-281 PDF - 16.61 MB, submitted by Berend
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Reviews & stories
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Great RX receive! | 7 years ago by rreh917 | |
| Great Build Quality and Performance | 8 years ago by fmaxwell | |
| Cheaper version of the TM-271A | 10 years ago by Buzzard |
New and second-hand prices
Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used Kenwood TM-281A. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!
Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Kenwood TM-281A is around:
- USD 51.00 ~ USD 10.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
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