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).
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 |
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USD 92.50 (88EUR) |
2022-feb |
Brand-new Store stock |
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