TM-733A / E

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VHF/UHF FM dual bander Transceiver with 50 Watts max on 144 MHz band and 35 Watts max on 430/440 MHz. Front panel detaches easily from the main unit via a single slide switch for simple remote mounting. Full transceiver capability on one frequency pair while simultaneously monitoring another receive frequency on the other band. Simultaneous receive configurations include VHF/UHF, VHF/VHF and UHF/UHF. Noise squelch, automatic squelch, S-meter squelch. Advanced intercept point (AIP) function for fighting intermodulation problems. 7 types of Scan. Dedicated front panel DATA connector for 1200 bps or 9600 bps Packet operation. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1994.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-733A / E specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive118.0000 ~ 135.9950 MHz [4]
144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1][2]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Transmit144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1][2]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [1]
430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [2][3]
Mode
AM [4] / FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz
1 / 10 MHz (rapid freq. excursions)
Receiver
Sensitivity
144 MHz<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
<0.25 uV (12dB SINAD) [5]
430 MHz<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
<0.25 uV (12dB SINAD) [5]
Selectivity
FM>12 kHz (-6dB)
<28 kHz (-60dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [6]
Frequency stability
±10ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
45.050 MHz (for 144 MHz)
58.525 MHz (for 430/440 MHz)
455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV
Transmitter
Output power
144 MHz5 (Low) / 10 (Mid) / 50 (High) W
430 MHz5 (Low) / 10 (Mid) / 35 (High) W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 kHz
Microphone
600Ω
Features
Memory
70 regular memories
2 call channels (VHF + UHF)
2 scan ranges (VHF + UHF)
6 programmable memory (PM) for all settings
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution
7-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
1750 Hz tone
DTMF dialing
CTCSS tones [7]
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω [1]
SO239 50Ω [2]
N 50Ω [3]
Power supply
13.8 VDC (nominal, ±15%)
Power consumption
<1.2A RX (no signal)
<11.5A TX (VHF, at 50W RF power)
<10A TX (UHF, at 35W RF power)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (external speakers)
Connections
6-pin mini-DIN (DATA / TNC)
8-pin Jack (Mic)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
141 (W) x 42 (H) x 165 (D) mm, projections included
Weight
1.1 kg

  1. TM-733A, USA/Canada version.
  2. TM-733A, General version.
  3. TM-733E, European version.
  4. Some version of the TM-733 are able to receive in AM mode on VHF Airband.
  5. Receiver configuration 2 (VHF/VHF) or 3 (UHF/UHF).
  6. AIP function.
  7. With TSU-8 optional unit.
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TM-733A / E rear panel and connections :

Kenwood TM-733 rear panel and connections
Kenwood TM-733 rear panel and connections

Reference / Description
1Antenna. European and General versions are equipped with a single connector. European versions accept a male N-type, General versions accept a male PL-259. USA and Canada versions are equipped with 2 connectors, the upper is for 144 MHz band and the lower is for the 440 MHz band. Both of these connectors accept male PL-259
2Power input DC 13.8V connector
3External speaker 1
4External speaker 2

TM-733A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM733 sale price (UK Pounds) 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
GBP 206.00
(249USD)
2022-feb Second Hand

Tested and working

GBP 222.00
(259EUR)
2022-jan Second Hand

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