TH-255A

Name: Kenwood TH-255A transceiver
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: TH-255A
Price: 76.40 GBP
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

144 MHz handheld transceiver, provides 5.5 Watts of power for wide coverage with a choice of High/Low output. The large speaker outputs up to 400mW for a clear reception even in noisy workplaces, 100 memory channels or 50 channels with names, CTCSS (42 subtones), DCS (104 codes), beat shift function, 8-hour operation with the optional high capacity Ni-MH battery, password-protection at power-on as security feature, rugged construction with aluminum die-cast chassis. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2007.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TH-255A specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	<0.18 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>10 kHz (-6dB) <28 kHz (-40dB)
Frequency stability
±5ppm
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	38.850 MHz
2°	450 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.13 uV (144~148 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
FM	0.5 / 5.5 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 kHz
Audio distortion
<3% (300~3000 Hz)

Features

Memory
100 regular memories (without alpha tags). 50 regular memories (with alpha tags). 1 priority channel (Pr) 3 scan ranges (L0/U0~L2/U2)
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 3-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
DCS 104-codes CTCSS 42-subtones DTMF 16-digits
Transmit/receive offset
0~29.950 MHz
Antenna
50Ω
Power supply
7.5 VDC (nominal) 6~9 VDC (range)
Power consumption [3]
~8h (high output power) ~15h (low output power)
Audio power
>400 mW on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack (headphone)
Connections
Jack (microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 129.7 (H) x 37.8 (D) mm, including projections [4] 58 (W) x 129.7 (H) x 39 (D) mm, including projections [5]
Weight
375g with antenna, belt clip and battery pack

TH-255A, market code M.
TH-255A, market code K.
The operating times listed in the table are measured under the following cyclic conditions: TX/RX/Stand-by = 5/5/90.
With PB-43N battery pack.
With BT-14 cell case (6 x AA).

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TH-255A internal beats :

On some spots of the frequency (140.8 MHz, 153.6 and 166.4 MHz) the antenna indicator moves without receiving any signals. If this happens on menu #17 select ON for activate the "Beat Shift" function.

TH-255A display :

Kenwood TH-255A display

TH-255A optional PB-43N battery pack :

Kenwood TH-255A optional PB-43N Ni-MH battery pack installation in 3 steps

TH-255A price

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Price	Date	Condition
GBP 76.40 (88EUR)	2022-feb	Brand-new Store stock

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