TM-733A / E

Kenwood
TM-733A / E

Specifications

Prices

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
Receive	118.0000 ~ 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]
Transmit	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]
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)
1°	45.050 MHz (for 144 MHz) 58.525 MHz (for 430/440 MHz)
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
144 MHz	5 (Low) / 10 (Mid) / 50 (High) W
430 MHz	5 (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

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

TM-733A / E rear panel and connections :

Kenwood TM-733 rear panel and connections

Reference / Description
1	Antenna. 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
2	Power input DC 13.8V connector
3	External speaker 1
4	External speaker 2

TM-733A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM733 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 249.95	2022-feb	Second Hand Tested and working
USD 269.50 (259EUR)	2022-jan	Second Hand

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