TH-79A / E

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FM dual-bander (2m / 70cm) providing a user-friendly menu system. Features 5 Watts MOSFET power module, dual receive even on the same band (VHF+VHF or UHF+UHF), full-duplex operation, cross-band repeater (TH-79A), 80 memory channels capable of storing transmit and receive frequencies independently, DTMF keypad with memory function, DTSS, pager function, multiple scan modes, dot-matrix LCD, auto power-off, battery save function. Innovative guide function: simple operating instructions that appear in the display at the touch of a button. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1994.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TH-79A / E specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive (Band A & B)144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1][3]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Transmit (Band A & B)144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1][3]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2]
438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 [4] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 [4] / 20 / 25 kHz
1 MHz
Receiver
Sensitivity
FM (Band A)<0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<0.18 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
FM (Band B)<0.25 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
<0.25 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM>12 kHz (-6dB)
<28 kHz (-40dB)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
38.85 MHz (VHF band)
45.05 MHz (UHF band)
450 kHz (VHF band)
455 kHz (UHF band)
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV (144~148 MHz)
<0.1 uV (430~450 MHz)
Transmitter
Output power
VHF 14430mW / 0.5 / 5 W [5][6]
30mW / 0.5 / 2.7 W [7]
30mW / 0.5 / 1.5 W [8]
UHF 430/44030mW / 0.5 / 5 W [5][6]
30mW / 0.5 / 2.0 W [7]
30mW / 0.5 / 1.5 W [8]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
2 kΩ
Features
Memory
80 regular memories (CH #0~79)
2 call channels
2 scan ranges for each band
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution
2 x 10-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS 38-tones [10]
1750 Hz tone [2]
DTMF / DTSS
Transmit/receive offset
±600 kHz (144 MHz)
±1.6 MHz (430 MHz) [2]
±5 MHz (440 MHz) [1]
±0~9.95 MHz (50 kHz step) [9]
Antenna
BNC 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (DC IN, nominal)
5.5~16 VDC (DC IN, range)
6.0 VDC (battery, nominal)
4.5~15 VDC (battery, range)
Power consumption
20 mA RX (battery saver On).
45 mA RX (no signal, single band).
80 mA RX (no signal, dual band).
300mA TX (low power) [7]
600mA TX (mid power) [7]
1200mA TX (high power, 144 MHz) [8]
1600mA TX (high power, 430/440 MHz) [8]
1300mA TX (high power, 144 MHz) [5][6][7]
1800mA TX (high power, 430/440 MHz) [5][6][7]
Audio power
>200 mW on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 2.5 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
56 (W) x 129.5 (H) x 24.5 (D) mm, without projections.
63.5 (W) x 144 (H) x 31 (D) mm, with projections.
Weight
325g with antenna and battery pack

  1. TH-79A, USA version.
  2. TH-79E, European version.
  3. TH-79, General market.
  4. When using the UHF/UHF configuration, the frequency steps of 5 kHz and 15 kHz cannot be selected on the A band (upper display).
  5. DC IN 13.8V.
  6. Battery @ 9.6V.
  7. Battery @ 6.0V.
  8. Battery @ 4.8V.
  9. TH-79E: The offset can be changed but the 7.6 MHz value is not configurable.
  10. With optional unit TSU-8. The USA/Canada version is supplied with the unit already installed.
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TH-79A / E external equipment :

Kenwood TH-79 external equipment
Kenwood TH-79 external equipment, speaker/mic or remote control

Note 1: Voltage is developed across the 100Ω resistor in the 3.5V line, when 2mA flows approximately 3.3V is developed. Note 2: A 10uF capacitor is not required when the other equipment has DC blocking capacitors or when a 2-terminal condenser microphone is used.

TH-79A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TH-79 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price Date Condition
EUR 159.00 2020-jan Second Hand

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