Note
The Kenwood TM-261A is a 144 MHz FM mobile transceiver designed for a combination of high performance and simple operation. It utilizes a "Menu Set-up" method for advanced configuration and features a streamlined front panel layout for ease of use.
Features
– Memory Indexing: Allows users to assign names (such as callsigns, cities, or names) to memory channels.
– Display Modes: Users can choose to display memory channel numbers instead of frequencies while in Memory Recall mode.
– DTSS (Dual Tone Squelch System): Enables selective calling for communicating with specific stations.
– CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System): Supports separate programmable RX and TX tones.
– Scanning: Includes multiple scan modes such as VFO scan, memory scan (with channel lockout), and program scan with adjustable limits.
– DTMF Functions: Features a built-in automatic dialer with memory for storing and transmitting DTMF numbers.
– Includes a Time-Out Timer (TOT), Busy Channel Lockout, and an Automatic Power Off (APO) function.
Specifications
– RF Output (selectable): 50, 10, 5 watts
– Receiver Sensitivity: Better than 0.16 µV for 12 dB SINAD.
– Squelch Sensitivity: Less than 0.10 µV.
– Receiver Circuitry: Double conversion superheterodyne.
– Intermediate Frequency (IF):
1st IF: 38.85 MHz.
2nd IF: 450 kHz.
–Selectivity:
-6 dB: More than 12 kHz.
-60 dB: Less than 24 kHz.
– Audio Output: More than 2 watts (at 8 ohms with 5% distortion).
Power requirements: 13.8 VDC @ 11 amps
