This model does NOT require software and a computer to program. They are 100% field programmable including all frequencies (136-174MHz Transmit & Receive), tones, channel names, etc. All parameters of this model can be programmed manually in the field.

This radio is Narrow Band Compliant (12.5kHz) as mandated by the FCC.

This is NOT a Chinese fake - This is a Genuine Kenwood Brand Radio.

A Genuine Product !

Features

 

TM-281A Field Programmable VHF Mobile Radio

 

 

Price includes:

• Radio (136-174 MHz VHF Transmit & Receive) Narrow Band Compliant
  
• DTMF Keypad Microphone
• 10' DC Power Cable
• Mounting Bracket
• Microphone Hanger
• Necessary Hardware
• 1 Year Manufacturers Warranty

• Note: You will need an antenna that's made for the frequency that you need to transmit on. Also, your antenna mount cable will need to be terminated with a PL-259 (UHF Male) type connector for this Radio.

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. So the next time you take off, take the TM-281A.

Key Features

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

General Features

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

Specifications

RF Output Power (approx.) - High	65 W
RF Output Power (approx.) - Low	25 W
TX Frequency Coverage - VHF	136 - 174 MHz
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