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Kenwood TR-851A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur UHF transceiver
Frequency range: USA
TX: 430-440 MHz
RX: 430-440 MHz
Tuning steps:FM: 5 / 10 KHz
SSB/CW: 50 Hz, 1 / 5 KHz
Frequency stability:±20 ppm @ -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Mode:FM / SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: 10 regular
2 odd split
1 priority
1 com
RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset:±5 MHz
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: Max 1 A
TX: Max 7.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / N-jack
Dimensions (W*H*D):180*60*215 mm (7.09*2.36*8.46")
Weight:2.5 Kg (5.51 lb)
Other features:NB. CTCSS/PL option. DCL option.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne (SSB/CW)
IF: 10.695 MHz
Double conversion superheterodyne (FM)
1st IF: 10.695 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz (FM)
Sensitivity: SSB/CW: Better than 0.13 uV (10 dB S+N/N)
FM: Better than 0.2 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity: FM
12 KHz (-6 dB)
24 KHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW
2.2 KHz (-6 dB)
4.8 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:Better than 70 dB
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 5% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLow
70 cm:25 W5 W
The low level is internally adjustable from 2 to 25 W
Modulation system: FM: Reactance modulation
SSB: Balanced modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:500-600 ohm / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1987-19xx (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (4.9 MB)
Service manual (13.3 MB)
Power device: M57745
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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