TM-281A Field Programmable VHF Base Radio |

Just plug it into any standard household 110 volt AC outlet, plug in your antenna and you are in business!
Pictured with optional desk mic not included




Price includes:
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Kenwood TM-281A Field Programmable Radio (No Software Required to Program)
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Samlex Power Supply w/Radio Cabinet
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MC-59 DTMF Keypad Microphone
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10' DC Power Cable
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Microphone Hanger
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Necessary Hardware
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1 Year Manufacturers Warranty
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Note: If you need an antenna you will need one that's made for the frequency or range of frequencies that you need to transmit on. Also, you will need a length of coaxial cable terminated with a PL-259 (UHF Male) type connector for the Kenwood TM-281A Radio. Please visit our antenna tutorial page if you need assistance on choosing the right antenna. |
Includes Programmable Keypad Microphone w/ Mic Hanger |
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On or off the road, Kenwood's TM-281A is a mobile radio you can always count on. As tough as nails, this MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G compliant transceiver delivers powerful performance, excellent audio clarity, and a host of advanced features. It offers superb operating ease day or night thanks to the large backlit LCD and illuminated keys.
65 Watt RF Output |
Rugged Construction to MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/G Standards |
Alpha-tagged Memories |
High-Quality Front Mounted Loudspeaker |
Built-In CTCSS/DCS Encoder/Decoder |
Replaces previous TM-271A model |
Alphanumeric LCD Display |
Yes |
Antenna Socket |
SO-239 (UHF Female) |
Auto Power Off |
Yes |
Auto Repeater Offset |
Yes |
Automatic Simplex Checker |
Yes |
Beat Shift Function |
Yes |
Busy Channel Lock-out |
Yes |
Calling Channel Function |
Yes |
Channel Display Mode |
Yes |
CTCSS Encoder/Decoder |
Yes, 42 EIA Tones with Tone Scan function |
DCS Encoder/Decoder |
Yes, 104 Tones with Tone Scan function |
Direct Frequency Entry |
Yes |
DTMF Encoder |
Yes |
DTMF Memory |
Yes, 10 DTMF memories of 16 digits each |
High-Quality Front Speaker |
Yes |
Illuminated Front Panel Keys |
Yes |
Key Beep On/Off |
Yes |
Key Lock |
Yes |
Loudspeaker Socket |
3.5 mm |
Memory Channel Lock-out |
Yes |
Memory Channels |
201 Channels |
Menu System for individual set-up |
Yes |
Microphone Socket |
RJ-45 |
Monitor Function |
Yes |
MR-Shift |
Yes |
Multiple Scan Functions |
Yes |
PC Programmable Memories |
Yes |
Power-On Message |
Yes |
Reverse Repeater Checker |
Yes |
Time-Out Timer |
Yes |
Variable LCD Brightness with Automatic Dimmer |
Yes |
Wide/Narrow Band Deviation Selection |
Yes |
RF Output Power (approx.) - High |
65 W |
RF Output Power (approx.) - Low |
25 W |
TX Frequency Coverage - VHF |
144 to 148 MHz (136 - 174 MHz optional) |
RX Frequency Coverage - VHF |
136 - 174 MHz |
Transmitter Modulation |
Variable-Reactance modulation |
Transmitter Modulation Distortion |
Less than 3% (300 Hz to 3 kHz) |
Transmitter Maximum Frequency Deviation - Wide |
± 5 kHz |
Antenna Impedance - 50 Ohm |
Yes |
Audio Output Power |
More than 2 W (5% Distortion) |
Weight |
1.13 kg (approx.) |
Current Drain - RX |
Less than 1 A |
Current Drain - TX |
Less than 14 A (Hi-Power), Less than 8 A (Low-Power) |
Dimensions |
160 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) x 126 mm (D) - excluding projections |
Frequency Step Sizes |
2.5, 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50 and 100 kHz |
Frequency Stability |
± 2.5 ppm (-20 °C to +60 °C) |
Microphone Impedance |
600 Ohms |
Modes - F3E FM |
Yes |
Operating Temperature Range |
-20 °C to +60 °C |
Power Requirement - 13.8 V DC ± 15% |
Yes |
Receiver Circuitry |
Double Super Heterodyne |
Receiver Intermediate Frequency - 1st IF |
49.95 MHz |
Receiver Intermediate Frequency - 2nd IF |
450 kHz |
Receiver Selectivity - Narrow |
More than 10 kHz at -6 dB, Less than 24 kHz at -60 dB |
Receiver Selectivity - Wide |
More than 12 kHz at -6 dB, Less than 30 kHz at -60 dB |
Receiver Sensitivity - Narrow |
Less than 0.22 µV at 12 dB SINAD |
Receiver Sensitivity - Wide |
Less than 0.18 µV at 12 dB SINAD |
Receiver Squelch Sensitivity |
Less than 0.1 µV |