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Handheld VHF Transceiver
Desktop Shortwave receiver

General

HAM bands 2m  ?
Freq. stability ? ?
Tuning steps ? ?

Receiver

RX-range 144-146 MHz 0.01-30 MHz
Modulations FM   AM   FM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity ? ?
Selectivity ? ?
Filters ? ?
Receiver system ? ?
IF-freqs. ? ?
Image rejection ? ?
Audio output ? ?

Transmitter

TX-range 144-146 MHz -
Modulations FM   -
RF-output High: Max 5 W (depending on voltage), Low: 0.5 W ?

Connections

Antenna BNC -
Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω
Other - -

Electrical

Power req. 6.3-16V DC Mains
Current RX 11-100 mA Max 60 W
TX Max 1.7 A -

Physical

Manufactured Between 1987 and 19xx Between 1980 and 1990 in Great Britain
Dimensions 67 × 173 × 37 mm
(2.64 × 6.81 × 1.46 in)
483 × 133 × 500 mm
(19.02 × 5.24 × 19.69 in)
Weight 540 gr (1.2 lbs) with PB-2 and antenna 15.00 kg (33.1 lbs)
Form factor Handheld Base Station

Other features

Memories ? ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features ? Remote control. ISB option
Accessories ? ?
MPN KENWOOD-TH-000215E RACAL-RA-001792