TM-221A / E / ES

Kenwood
TM-221A / E / ES

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2-meters FM amateur mobile Transceiver. High or Low power with 45 Watts max output. Extended receive allows reception from 138 to 174 MHz. 14 multi-function memory channels, offset Reverse key, built-in CTCSS encode, easy to read LCD, top mounted speaker, large rear panel heatsink. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1987.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-221A / E / ES specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2][3] 138.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [4]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [2][3]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz [1] 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz [2][3] 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <26 kHz (-60dB)
Spurious rejection
>70 dB
Frequency stability
±10ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	10.695 MHz [1] 10.700 MHz [2][3]
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
FM	5~30 (Low) / 45 (High) W [1][3] 1 (Low) / 10 (High) W [2]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
500~600Ω

Features

Memory
14 memories (CH 1~9/A/B/C/D) 1 priority channel (CH 1) 1 scan ranges (CH A/B) 2 spit channels (CH C/D)
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 14-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
DTMF (USA version) 1750 Hz tone (European version) CTCSS
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
0.4A RX (no input signal) 9.5A TX (max RF power) [1][3] 2.6A TX (max RF power) [2]
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Connections
8-pin Jack (Microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
141 (W) x 42 (H) x 193 (D) mm [1][3] 141 (W) x 42 (H) x 154 (D) mm [2]
Weight
1.2 kg [1][3] 1.0 kg [2]

TM-221A version.
TM-221E version.
TM-221ES version.
Some version include expanded receive coverage.

TM-221A / E / ES block diagram :

Kenwood TM-221 block diagram

TM-221A / E / ES price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM221 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 99.95	2012-jan	Second Hand Comes with MC-48B hand mic, manual, bracket, DC cord

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