Kenwood TM-261A

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Transceivers
Updated: 09/02/2026

Kenwood TM-261A

Confidence score: 50%
Estimated value
124€

Theoretical estimate

102€

Minimum

145€

Maximum

Specifications

GENERAL

Type
Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range
USA & Canada TX: 144-148 MHz RX: 118-174 MHz
Tuning steps
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 KHz
Frequency stability
±10 ppm @ -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Mode
TX: FM RX: AM / FM
Channels / memory management
62 regular 1 call Non volatile EEPROM storage
Repeater shift / offset
±0 to 20 MHz in selected step size
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption
RX: Max 600 mA TX: Max 11 A
Antenna impedance / connector
50 ohm / SO-239 (On pigtail)
Dimensions (W*H*D)
140*40*160 mm (5.51*1.58*6.3")
Weight
1 Kg (2.2 lb)
Other features
CTCSS/PL encoder. DTSS. DTMF. 1K2 packet jack.

RECEIVER SECTION

Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne 1st IF: 30.825 MHz 2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity
0.16 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
12 KHz (-6 dB) 28 KHz (-60 dB)
AF output power / speaker
2 W at 5% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector
3.5 mm, 8 ohm

TRANSMITTER SECTION

Modulation system
Reactance
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
±5 KHz
Spurious emissions
Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector
600 ohm / 8-pin (Modular)
Microphone input level
? mV
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