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Kenwood TH-42AT

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur UHF transceiver
Frequency range: USA
TX: 438-450 MHz
RX: 438-450 MHz
Tuning steps:5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 KHz
Frequency stability:±? ppm
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management: 40 regular
1 call
Non-volatile EEPROM storage
Repeater shift / offset:±0 to 99.95 MHz in 50 KHz steps(±5 MHz default)
Power supply:4-15 VDC (Depending on battery pack)
or 5-16 VDC external
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 45 mA (Squelched)
TX: 0.25-1.6 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):56*116*24 mm (2.2*4.57*0.95")
Weight:290 g (10.23 oz), with PB-32, antenna and belt hook
Other features:CTCSS/PL encoder. DTMF keypad. DTSS. Backlit display.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 45.05 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.18 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity:12 KHz (-6 dB)
28 KHz (-40 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:200 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:2.5 mm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLowEL
70 cm:2.5-5 W500 mW30 mW

The high power setting depends on voltage / battery pack.
Modulation system:Reactance
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:2 Kohm / 3-conductor (3.5 mm)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1994-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:User manual (2.7 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
BC-17
BH-6
BT-9
BT-32
HB-2
KSC-14
PG-2W
PG-3J
SC-37
SC-38
SC-39
SC-40
TSU-8
WR-2
Wall charger
Swivel mount
Battery case. Four R6/AA batteries
Battery case. Five R6/AA batteries
Hand strap
Rapid charger
DC cable
Filtered cigarette lighter cable
Soft case. For use with PB-30 and PB-32
Soft case. For use with PB-30 anbd BT-9
Soft case. For use with PB-33 anbd PB-34
Soft case with shoulder belt
CTCSS/PL decoder unit
Water resistant bag