Kenwood TM-421A

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Transceivers
Updated: 09/02/2026

Kenwood TM-421A

Confidence score: 50%
Estimated value
461€

Theoretical estimate

392€

Minimum

530€

Maximum

Specifications

GENERAL

Type
Amateur UHF transceiver
Frequency range
USA TX: 440-450 MHz RX: 440-450 MHz
Tuning steps
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 KHz
Frequency stability
±10 ppm @-20 to +60°C (-4 to +14°F)
Mode
FM
Channels / memory management
10 regular (0-9) of which #1 functions as priority channel 2 band edge search limits 2 odd repeater split RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset
±5 MHz
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption
RX: 400 mA (No signal) TX: Max 8.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector
50 ohm / SO-239 (On pigtail)
Dimensions (W*H*D)
141*42*193 mm (5.55*1.65*7.6")
Weight
1.2 Kg (2.65 lb)
Other features
Built-in CTCSS/PL encoder.

RECEIVER SECTION

Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne 1st IF: 21.6 MHz 2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity
0.16 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
12 KHz (-6 dB), 26 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 modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
±5 KHz
Spurious emissions
Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector
500-600 ohm / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level
? mV
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