TH-K40A / E

Kenwood
TH-K40A / E

Specifications

Prices

Solid and easy to use 430 MHz FM handheld amateur Transceiver. Up to 5 Watts transmit power, 400-470 MHz wide receive range, wide and narrow channel deviation, repeater offset frequency 0-29.95 MHz, 200 memory channels with alphanumerical tag, many scan functions (Band, Program, Memory, Call, Priority), CTCSS and DCS, 1750 Hz tone, VOX (voice-operated transmit), DTMF keyboard, backlit keys. Free programming software by Kenwood. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2011.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TH-K40A / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	400.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz
Transmit	400.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz [1] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 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 (430~440 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>10 kHz (-6dB) <28 kHz (-50dB)
Frequency stability
±2.5ppm
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	38.850 MHz
2°	450 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.13 uV (144~148 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
FM	1 / 2 / 5 W [3] 1 / 2 / 3 W [4]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 kHz (wide) ±2.5 kHz (narrow)
Audio distortion
<5% (300~3000 Hz)
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
200 regular memories 3 pairs for scan limits 1 call channel
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
DCS / CTCSS 1750 Hz tone DTMF
Antenna
50Ω
Power supply
6.0~9.0 VDC 7.4 VDC (nominal)
Power consumption
6h operating time (5W, KNB-63L) 8.5h operating time (2W, KNB-63L) 10.5h operating time (1W, KNB-63L) 8h operating time (5W, KNB-65L) 11.5h operating time (2W, KNB-65L) 14h operating time (1W, KNB-65L) 6h operating time (3W, BT-16) 8h operating time (2W, BT-16) 10h operating time (1W, BT-16)
Audio power
>400 mW on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 2.5 mm (external speaker/mic, PC)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker/mic, PC)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C from -10°C to +60°C [4]
Dimensions
54 (W) x 111.7 (H) x 25.3 (D) mm, excluding projections / with KNB-63L
Weight
210g with KNB-63L

TH-K40, market code M.
TH-K40A / TH-K40E.
With KNB-63L or KNB-65L battery pack.
With BT-16 alkaline cells case (6 x AAA, 9V).

TH-K40 vs TH-K20 :

The Kenwood TH-K20 is similar to TH-K40, but operates on 2-meters amateur band instead of 70 cm.

TH-K40A / E panel and controls :

Kenwood TH-K40A TH-K40E panel and controls

TH-K40A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TH-K40 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 150.80 (144EUR)	2022-jan	Brand-new

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