TM-741A / E

Kenwood
TM-741A / E

Specifications

Prices

Compact FM multi-bander Transceiver with 144 MHz and 440 MHz as standard. Tri-bander with 28, 50, 220 or 1240 MHz optional module. Up to 50 Watts RF output power. Volume and Squelch control for each band. MHz, VFO, Memory, Call Scan mode. DTMF, CTCSS encoder and 1750 Hz tone. 100 memory channels for each band. Mobile or fixed installation. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1992.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-741A / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive [1]	28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz [5] 50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz [5] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2][3] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4] 220.0000 ~ 225.0000 MHz [5] 438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [3][4] 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [5]
Transmit	28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz [5] 50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz [5] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2][3] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4] 220.0000 ~ 225.0000 MHz [5] 438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [3][4] 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [5]
Mode
AM [6] / FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz 1 MHz (rapid freq. excursions)

Receiver

Sensitivity
28 MHz [5]	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
50 MHz [5]	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
144 MHz	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
220 MHz [5]	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
440 MHz	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
1240 MHz [5]	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
50/144/220 /440 MHz	>12 kHz (-6dB) <24 kHz (-60dB)
28 MHz	>10 kHz (-6dB) <24 kHz (-60dB)
1240 MHz	>12 kHz (-6dB) <36 kHz (-60dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [7]
Frequency stability
±10ppm max ±3ppm max (for 1240 MHz)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	8.830 MHz (for 28 MHz) 10.595 MHz (for 50 MHz) 10.700 MHz (for 144 MHz) 21.600 MHz (for 440 MHz) 30.825 MHz (for 220 MHz) 59.700 MHz (for 1240 MHz)
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
28/50/144 MHz	5 / 10 / 50 W
220 MHz	5 / 10 / 25 W
440 MHz	5 / 10 / 35 W
1240 MHz	1 / 10 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc <-70 dBc (28/50 MHz @ 50 W) <-50 dBc (1240 MHz)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 kHz
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
100 regular memories for each band, 5 banks. 1 call channel 1 scan range for each band
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 15-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
1750 Hz tone DTMF CTCSS [8]
Antenna
SO239 / N 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (nominal, ±15%)
Power consumption
<1.2A RX <11.5A TX (258/50/144 MHz @ max RF power) <7A TX (220MHz @ max RF power) <10A TX (440 MHz @ max RF power) <6.5A TX (1240 MHz @ max RF power)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (external speakers)
Connections
8-pin Jack (Mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
150 (W) x 50 (H) x 175 (D) mm
Weight
1.6 kg

Receiver frequency ranges vary according to rig version (VHF 118~174 MHz, UHF 410~470 MHz). Guaranteed amateur bands only.
TM-741A, USA/Canada version.
TM-741A, General version.
TM-741E, European version.
With optional band unit: UT-28S (28 MHz), UT-50S (50 MHz), UT-220S (220 MHz), UT-1200 (1240 MHz).
Some version of the TM-741 are able to receive in AM mode on VHF Airband.
Only on UT-28S (28 MHz) and UT-50S (50 MHz) units.
With TSU-7 optional unit.

TM-741 vs TM-941 :

The mobile transceiver Kenwood TM-941 is similar to the TM-741 described in this page. But it came with the 144 MHz, 440 MHz and 1200 MHz bands all built-in, not just 2-meters and 70-cm bands.

TM-741A / E photo gallery :

TM-741A / E display :

Kenwood TM-741 tri-band display

TM-741A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM741 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 381.00 (359EUR)	2022-jan	Second Hand Tested, dual band 144/430 MHz rig. Reception has been expanded, the main body and front panel cannot be fixed tightly due to damage to the claws
USD 449.95	2010-mar	Second Hand In good condition. This radio includes the optional UT-220S module adding 220 band with 25 watts, DTU-2 DTMF unit, hand mic, bracket

TM-741A / E review

N2MDV

December-10 2023

This is the TM-741 "A" version for North America, but still a rig that many would like to get their hands on. So, when a friend e-mailed me that one of these rigs was up for sale, with the 222MHz module, I jumped on it. Well worth the wait and now my main tri-band 2m / 222MHz / 440MHz base rig. Only problems were the 1990's teardrop mic, dead Li Memory Battery, and several display wheat bulbs burned out in display. All fixable. Replaced mic with new Kenwood MC-51 DTMF mic with RJ-45 connector. Then, replaced all display wheat bulbs with 3mm white LED's. That display now looks wonderful with a white raster look. And no problem replacing battery.

This rig does everything that I want on all three bands. Also a good idea to clean out rear muffin 2" fan. Just be sure that you do not back this rig to a wall because of that fan. Great RX on all three bands as well. Out of band, the UHF side of this rig looses sensitivity from 450MHz and above. Can't legally talk there anyway, so who cares? VHF side hears well into the 160MHz weather FREQ's. This rig programs the classic Kenwood memories way, but has other features that a quick cheat-sheet is nice to keep with it. This rig is a keeper!

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