VHF Mobile FM Transceiver (non-EU use)

TM-281AM2

Discontinued

VHF Mobile FM Transceiver (non-EU use)

 

Discontinued model

 

    Key Features

    Key FeaturesFrequency Coverage: 136-174 MHz
    201 Memories (100 with alpha-tagging)
    65 Watt RF Output
    High-Quality Front Mounted Loudspeaker
    Built-In CTCSS/DCS Encoder/Decoder
    Rugged Construction to US MIL-STD 810G
    Replaces previous TM-271A models

    Supplied With

    Supplied WithD.C. CableYes
    Instruction ManualYes, English, Spanish & French
    MicrophoneYes, KMC-30 Non-keypad Hand Microphone
    Microphone HangerYes
    Mounting BracketYes
    Screw SetYes

    Amateur Radio General Features

    Amateur Radio General Features1750 Hz Tone Burst Function.Yes
    Alphanumeric LCD DisplayYes
    Antenna SocketSO-239 (M-Type)
    Auto Power OffYes
    Auto Repeater OffsetYes
    Automatic Simplex CheckerYes
    Beat Shift FunctionYes
    Busy Channel Lock-outYes
    Calling Channel FunctionYes
    Channel Display ModeYes
    CTCSS Encoder/DecoderYes, 42 EIA Tones with Tone Scan function
    DCS Encoder/DecoderYes, 104 Tones with Tone Scan function
    Direct Frequency EntryYes
    DTMF EncoderYes
    DTMF MemoryYes, 10 DTMF memories of 16 digits each
    High-Quality Front SpeakerYes
    Illuminated Front Panel KeysYes
    Key Beep On/OffYes
    Key LockYes
    Loudspeaker Socket3.5 mm
    Memory Channel Lock-outYes
    Memory Channels201 Channels
    Memory Channels with Alpha-tagging100 Memory Channels
    Menu System for individual set-upYes
    Microphone SocketRJ-45
    Monitor FunctionYes
    MR-ShiftYes
    Multiple Scan FunctionsYes
    PC Programmable MemoriesYes
    Power-On MessageYes
    Reverse Repeater CheckerYes
    Time-Out TimerYes
    Variable LCD Brightness with Automatic DimmerYes
    Wide/Narrow Deviation SelectionYes

    Amateur Mobile Specifications

    Amateur Mobile SpecificationsRF Output Power (approx.) - High65 W
    RF Output Power (approx.) - Low25 W
    TX Frequency Coverage - VHF136 MHz to 174 MHz
    RX Frequency Coverage - VHF136 - 174 MHz
    Transmitter ModulationVariable-Reactance modulation
    Transmitter Modulation DistortionLess than 3% (300 Hz to 3 kHz)
    Transmitter Maximum Frequency Deviation - Wide± 5 kHz
    Antenna Impedance - 50 OhmYes
    Audio Output PowerMore than 2 W (5% Distortion)
    Weight1.13 kg (approx.)
    Current Drain - RXLess than 1 A
    Current Drain - TXLess than 14 A (Hi-Power), Less than 8 A (Low-Power)
    Dimensions160 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) x 126 mm (D) - excluding projections
    Frequency Step Sizes2.5, 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 Impedance600 Ohms
    Modes - F3E FMYes
    Operating Temperature Range-20 °C to +60 °C
    Power Requirement - 13.8 V DC ± 15%Yes
    Receiver CircuitryDouble Super Heterodyne
    Receiver Intermediate Frequency - 1st IF49.95 MHz
    Receiver Intermediate Frequency - 2nd IF450 kHz
    Receiver Selectivity - NarrowMore than 10 kHz at -6 dB, Less than 24 kHz at -60 dB
    Receiver Selectivity - WideMore than 12 kHz at -6 dB, Less than 30 kHz at -60 dB
    Receiver Sensitivity - NarrowLess than 0.22 µV at 12 dB SINAD
    Receiver Sensitivity - WideLess than 0.18 µV at 12 dB SINAD
    Receiver Squelch SensitivityLess than 0.1 µV

    Applicable Standards

    Applicable StandardsMIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F/GYes