RZ-1

Kenwood
RZ-1

Specifications

Prices

The Kenwood RZ-1, with dimensions of a car-radio, tunes from 500 kHz to 905 MHz. This wide-band desktop/mobile receiver cover from AM broadcast band to VHF / UHF public service bands in AM, FM and W-FM modes. 100 memories are available with seven character alpha-tagging to label the stations you have stored. The 10 numeric keys let you recall memories or directly enter the desired frequency. Of-course programmable and memory channel scan are supported. Other features: Tuning step size selection from 5 kHz to 25 kHz, stereo line output jacks, two antenna jacks. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1988.

Reference market : amateur-radio

RZ-1 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
0.5000 ~ 905.0000 MHz [1] 0.5000 ~ 824.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
AM / FM / WFM / TV-NTSC [2]
Tuning step
5 / 9 [3] / 10 [3] / 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz (AM / FM) 50 / 100 kHz (WFM)

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM	<10 uV (0.5~1.7 MHz, 10dB S/N) ~5 uV (VHF/UHF, 10dB S/N)
FM	<6 uV (under 60 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <3 uV (above 60 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	<1 uV (83 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
RF attenuator
Yes (rear panel switch)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	45.750 MHz
2°	10.700 MHz
3°	455 kHz (AM/FM only)
Squelch sensitivity
FM	<0.1 uV
FM-stereo separation
>30 dB (1 kHz tone)

Features

Memory
100 total memories 10 pair for programmed scan limits
Display
0.5 kHz frequency resolution 13-segments signal meter bar
Antenna [4]
SO239 50Ω DIN-41585 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC nominal (11~16 VDC)
Power consumption
1A (audio output 1 Watt)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) 2 x RCA (stereo line output / 150 mV) RCA (VIDEO output / 1 Vpp @ 75Ω) [2]

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
280 (W) x 50 (H) x 176 (D) mm
Weight
1.5 kg

European and generic market version.
USA version.
AM broadcast band.
"ANT" switch, on rear panel, is used to select the appropriate antenna. In "AUTO" position the antenna is automatically selected as follows: ANT-1 (0.5~1.63 MHz and 87.5~108.1 MHz), ANT-2 (other frequencies).

RZ-1 front panel :

Kenwood RZ-1 front panel

Reference / Description
1	Volume control / Power switch
2	Squelch control. The SQL control is used to eliminate noise in the FM-N mode during no signal periods
3	Earphone jack
4	VFO / M.ch (Memory channel) key. This key is used to switch between the VFO and Memory channel mode
5	Scan key. This key is used to start and stop scanning
6	Msg key. This key is used to enter or recall a message
7	Tuning control. This control is used to select the desired receive frequency, memory channel, scan direction, message character
8	Up / Down keys. These keys are used to step increase or decrease the desired receive frequency, memory channel, scan direction, message digit
9	Numeric keys. In VFO mode: press the [Enter] key and then enter a frequency. Press these keys to recall a programmable band. In M.ch mode: Press these keys and then the [Enter] key to enter a memory channel. In Message mode: Press the 1~7 keys to enter a symbol
10	Step key. In VFO mode this key is used to select the frequency step. In M.ch mode this key is used to specify or release the Memory Channel to be locked out during scan operations
11	Mode key
12	M key. In VFO mode this key is used to enter a frequency into a Memory channel. In M.ch mode this key is used to transfer a Memory channel frequency into VFO mode
13	C key. This key is used to release Scan, Memory Entry, and to clear a frequency or memory selection
14	S.Sel key. This key is used to select the desired Scan mode
15	Beep key
16	Enter key. In VFO mode this key is used to begin the direct keyboard input of the operating frequency. In M.ch mode this key is used to directly input the Memory channel number.

RZ-1 display :

Kenwood RZ-1 display

Reference / Description
1	Frequency / Memory message
2	Signal level meter. First bar is BUSY indicator
3	Mode
4	Scan. Displays the selected Scan-resume condition. Blinks ON and OFF when the scan function has been selected
5	Stereo indicator
6	ON after pressing the [Msg] key and when a message is displayed
7	MHz indicator
8	Memory channel. Blinks ON and OFF during Memory channel selection when using numeric keys. The star is ON alone when Programmable Band is selected, ON in conjunction with the Memory channel number when the channel has been locked out. The dot is ON when the Memory has message
9	Symbol. ON when the appropriate frequency is selected in Auto mode / selected in Message Memory mode

RZ-1 price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood RZ1 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 234.00 (199EUR)	2021-sep	Second Hand Good condition and 100% working
USD 239.00	2020-feb	Second Hand Radio comes with user's manual

RZ-1 review

Mario 49

October-3 2022

Honest receiver in performance. Installed on board an off-road vehicle, despite the vibrations, it has never given problems in years of use. Moreover, it is not comparable to the Icom IC-R100 which is characterized by superior performance.

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