TM-D700A / E

Kenwood
TM-D700A / E

Specifications

Prices

144/430 MHz Dual Bander Transceiver. Features: Up to 50 Watts on 2m, 35 Watts on 70cm. Built-in TNC for Packet AX25 protocol and APRS. Is capable of receiving Packet data on one band while receiving audio on the other band. 200 memory channels, allows each to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric and special characters. Visual Scan graphically shows the conditions of up to 181 frequency channels. CTCSS, DCS, 1750Hz tone. VFO scan, Memory scan, Group scan, Program scan, MHz scan, Call scan. The separate front panel, with easy-to-read large LCD, can be mounted in a convenient different place from the main unit. Utilizes Sky Command System 2 designed to control a Kenwood HF transceiver at a remote location (USA/Canada only). Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2000.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TM-D700A / E specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive (Band A)	118.0000 ~ 136.0000 MHz [1] 136.0000 ~ 200.0000 MHz 200.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz [1]
Receive (Band B)	136.0000 ~ 175.0000 MHz [1] 300.0000 ~ 400.0000 MHz [1] 400.0000 ~ 524.0000 MHz 800.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [1][2]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [3] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4] 438.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [4]
Mode
AM [5] / FM / FSK
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 kHz. 1 / 10 MHz (fast tuning)

Receiver

Sensitivity
144 MHz	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD) <0.25 uV (12dB SINAD) [1]
430 MHz	<0.16 uV (12dB SINAD) <0.25 uV (12dB SINAD) [1]
Selectivity
FM	>12 kHz (-6dB) <28 kHz (-40dB)
RF attenuator
Yes [6]
Frequency stability
±3ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +50°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	38.850 MHz (VHF band) 45.050 MHz (UHF band)
2°	450 kHz (VHF band) 455 kHz (UHF band)
Squelch sensitivity
<0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
144 MHz	5 (Low) / 10 (Medium) / 50 (High) W
430 MHz	5 (Low) / 10 (Medium) / 35 (High) W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5 kHz
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
200 regular memories, 10 groups 1 call channel (VHF) 1 call channel (UHF) 5 programmable memory (PM) for all settings 10 scan ranges (L0/U0 to L9/U9 memories)
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 7-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
1750 Hz tone CTCSS tones DCS codes DTMF (on MC-53DM mic)
Antenna
SO239 50Ω [3] N 50Ω [4]
Power supply
13.8 VDC (nominal) 11.7~15.8 VDC (range)
Power consumption
<1A RX (at 2W audio) <11.5A TX (VHF, at 50W RF power) <10.0A TX (UHF, at 35W RF power)
Audio power
2W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (external speakers)
Connections
Jack 2.5 mm (GPS receiver) 6-pin mini-DIN (DATA / TNC or VC-H1 [7]) 8-pin Jack (Mic) 9-pin DB-9 (PC)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
Front panel	140 (W) x 60 (H) x 33 (D) mm without projections
Main unit	140 (W) x 40 (H) x 195 (D) mm without projections
Weight
Front panel	180g
Main unit	1.2kg

Sub receiver.
Excluding cellular band.
TM-D700A, USA / Canada version.
TM-D700E, European version.
Only receive.
AIP function. The transceiver does not allow you to use the AIP on the UHF band.
Optional Interactive Visual Communicator.

TM-D700 vs TM-V708 :

The mobile transceiver Kenwood TM-V708 is similar to the TM-D700 described in this page, except that it does not have built-in TNC and APRS features.

TM-D700A / E extension cable kit :

The PG-4X kit is available to extend the various connection cables. With two sets of PG-4X kits, you can extend the cables to the maximum length.

Kenwood TM-D700, connections using one set of PG-4X extension cable Kit

Kenwood TM-D700, connections using two sets of PG-4X extension cable Kit

The PG-4X kit also includes noise filters, modular plug adapter cushions, and cable clamps. The following diagrams illustrate how to install these accessories.

Kenwood TM-D700, noise filters and cable clamps

TM-D700A / E price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TM-D700 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 316.00 (300EUR)	2022-jan	Second Hand In good condition
USD 407.00 (299GBP)	2021-mar	Second Hand In good condition
USD 369.95	2010-sep	Second Hand Comes with DTMF hand mic, manual, bracket, box

TM-D700A / E review

January-21 2024

I bought this radio when it first came on the market. By far the best radio I have ever owned, and I have owed a lot of radios. Have used it mobile and as a base station.

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KK6QIC

November-14 2023

I love this radio.

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