TH-K2AT / E / ET

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Rugged 2-meters FM amateur handheld Transceiver. It provides 0.5/1.5/5 Watts of output power and features 100 regular memories, 6 characters alpha tags, VOX, simple repeater operation with auto repeater offset, automatic simplex checker, weather alert, six different scan type, CTCSS / DCS and 1750 Hz tone burst, wide and narrow deviation selection, backlit keypad. PC-programmable. This radio meets stringent MIL-STD-810 standards for resistance to rain, vibration, shock, humidity and also the IP54 standard for dust and water resistance. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2003.

Reference market : amateur-radio

TH-K2AT / E / ET specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Receive136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1][2]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
Transmit144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [1]
144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
136.0000 ~ 174.0000 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 (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM>10 kHz (-6dB)
<28 kHz (-40dB)
Frequency stability
±5ppm with temperature from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
38.85 MHz
450 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
<0.13 uV (144~148 MHz)
Transmitter
Output power
FM0.5 / 1.5 / 5 W [4][5]
0.3 / 1.2 / 3.5 W [6]
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc (1.2~5W)
<-50 dBc (0.3~0.5W)
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 kHz (FM standard)
±2.5 kHz (FM-N)
Microphone
2kΩ
Features
Memory
100 regular memories (without alpha tags)
50 regular memories (with alpha tags)
9 special function memories [1]
8 special function memories [2][3]
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution
9-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
DCS / CTCSS
1750 Hz tone
DTMF
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (DC IN jack, nominal)
12~16 VDC (DC IN jack)
7.2 VDC (battery, nominal)
6~9 VDC (battery)
Power consumption
<30 mA RX (battery saver ON)
<100 mA RX (no signal)
<0.8A TX (low power @ 7.2 V)
<1.5A TX (mid power @ 7.2 V)
<2.0A TX (high power @ 7.2 V)
<1.8A TX (high power @ 13.8 V)
Audio power
>400 mW on 8Ω (at 7.2 VDC)
Audio output
Jack 2.5 mm (external speaker / PC)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone / PC)
Mechanical and environmental data
Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
from -10°C to +60°C [5]
Dimensions
58 (W) x 110 (H) x 35.8 (D) mm, excluding projections [5]
58 (W) x 110 (H) x 37 (D) mm, including projections [6]
Weight
320g

  1. TH-K2AT, market code K and K2.
  2. TH-K2AT, market code M and M2.
  3. TH-K2E/ET, market code E and E3.
  4. With DC-IN (13.8V).
  5. With PB-43N battery pack (7.2V).
  6. With BT-14 dry cell case (9.0V).
TH-K2 vs TH-K4 and TH-K20 :

The Kenwood TH-K4 is similar to TH-K2, but operates on 70cm amateur band (RX 400-470 MHz) instead of 2 meters. The TH-K2 handheld transceiver in 2011 was replaced by the Kenwood TH-K20 with output power increased to 5.5 Watts and a better frequency stability.

TH-K2AT / E / ET internal beats frequency list :

  • 140.800 MHz.

  • 153.600 MHz.

  • 166.400 MHz.

  • 168.350 MHz.

TH-K2AT / E / ET keys and controls :


Kenwood TH-K2AT / TH-K2E / TH-K2ET keys and controls

TH-K2AT / E / ET price

We have collected for your convenience the Kenwood TH-K2 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 89.95 2014-aug Second Hand

In good condition. Comes with the original battery pack, two additional dry cell holders, wall charger, manual, box

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