Kenwood tm 281a 144 mhz 65 watt fm mobile transceiver 200 memories with weather alert. Get the best deals for kenwood tm 281a programming cable at. The kenwood is very well heatsinked, requires no fans, and will provide 65w of power if needed. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the kenwood transceivers.
Kenwood tm271a tm 271 a tm271a user and service manual. Whatever the activity, wherever you go, kenwood tm 281a 2 meter mobile transceivers are radios you can count on. Krs271281 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the tm 271a, tm 271e, tm 281a and tm 281e. Tm281a kenwood tm281a 2m 65w mobile 200 memories noaa. Software is compatible with windows xp, vista, windows 7 32 and 64 bit or. Kenwood tm 281a mobile fm transceiver save until april 30, 2020. Kenwood tm 281a 144 mhz mobile transceiver, 65 watts, rx. For the rf side, we opted for the kenwood tm 281a 2m tranceiver. It is powered by a radio shack 22510 25w 12v switching power supply. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Kenwood tm281a transceivers mobile 2 meters, tm281a. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. General tx frequency range rx frequency range tm281a m3 market models tm481a m market models tm281a m3 market models tm481a m market models mode 50. The cut, copy, paste and insert features of the software make channel management easier than ever.
Each time i went to enter a repeater setting, it got lost. The krs271281 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the kenwood transceivers through the memory channel management or edit functions. On or off the road, kenwoods tm 281a is a mobile radio you can always count on. View and download kenwood tm 281a service manual online. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. The kenwood tm 281a is a 2 meter fm mobile transceiver providing a big 65 watts of power. Whatever the mission, wherever you go, kenwoods tm 281a is a radio you can count on.
There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. This compact transceiver delivers powerful mobile performance and such advanced features as multiple scan functions and memory names. The mcp1a pc memory control software is available as a free download at price rm650. I love the 271a and see no reason or need to tradeup for the new 281, as they. Kenwood tm 281a mod for use on public service freqs. Kenwood tm271a programming cable with max232 chip youtube. Mar 23, 2020 programming software for kenwood tm271a tm 271 a tm271a. In the tm 271a, there is a place on the pcb where you use a tweezers or other to short to points, then turn on the power to enter adjustment mode thanks again for your replies, john n3aof. Universal radio discusses the kenwood tm 281a mobile amateur. And the vivid amber display may be adjusted to 32 levels of brightness. Tm 281a tm 281e tm 481a tm 271a tm 271e tm 471a thk2at thk2e thk2et thk4at thk4e memory control program mcp1a version 3. Usb programming cable for kenwood radio tm261a tm271a tm 281a. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a. The krs271281 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
This radio is capable of displaying up to 6 large alphanumeric characters. Whatever the activity, wherever you go, kenwood tm281a 2 meter mobile transceivers are radios you can count on. The large informative lcd may be set to green, yellow or amber. Note that not all functionality is supported on all radio models. Kenwood tm281a 2 meter mobile transceivers tm281a free. View, read and download owners manual for kenwood tm 281a, learn how to repair it, fix failures or solve other issues. It turned on and i began a nightmare 45 minutes to an hour trying to program what should have been easy repeater settings in the channels. Krs271 programming software only for the kenwood tm271tm281. This error occurs because there are no email and password stored on your computer for this site. Naturally, milstd compliant toughness ensures rugged reliability.
For a more complete view of everything supported, as well as which features are supported for which model, take a look at overview of supported features for the latest build. Managing all the options of this radio becomes easy with the software. Kenwood tm 281 tx power adjustment i reciently picked up a kenwood tm 281 and didnt notice until after i bought it that it only has two power settings. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. How to build a programming cable is shown with schematic and the programming. Cant decide if i should get the icom v8000 or kenwood tm 281a. Kenwood tm 271a mod for pl decode logic out i found what i consider a major flaw when using the kenwood tm 271a 2 meter radio as a remote base. On the right side of this web page, you will find some links to the wiki. Tm 271a tm 281 programming software with usb cable. Kenwood tm 271a 2 meter amateur mobile transceiver. Information to the digital device user required by the fcc this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits. It and its successor, the tm281 are both based on the commercial tk5xxx series chassis. The icom ic2300h 2 meter fm mobile features a rugged design and an easytoread alphanumeric display. The 65 versus 75 watt tx power difference is not a concern.
Were here and ready to support your needs during this time. Shop all kenwood tm281a accessories here today at the antenna farm. The software allows you to create and save as many files as you want for your radio. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by pbridges, oct 4. I forgot to say in my post that i downloaded the tm 271a sm.
When the wide port is high, the ceramic filter sw diodes d303, d302 cause. Rt systems original krs271281 usb software version 4. Since the digipeater operates at low power, we should never stress the radio. Looking for input, thoughts, comments, experiences, etc. Kenwood tm281a 144 mhz mobile transceiver, 65 watts, rx. Radio programming software for the kenwood tm 271 tm 281. You can program it for full pl but there is only a cos logic line available externally to the rc210. Kenwood tm 281a mod for use on public service freqs qrz forums. Sep 19, 2011 the kenwood tm 281a is a 2 meter fm mobile transceiver providing a big 65 watts of power. Modifications for the kenwood created 28032002 from.
Whatever the mission, wherever you go, kenwoods tm281a is a radio you can count on. Amateur radios kenwood tm281a mobile fm transceiver. Files can even be shared between users via email or the internet. In keeping with good amature practice, id like to reduce the low power setting to 10 or 15 watts as i can hit the local repeater with as little as 5 watts. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Unfollow kenwood tm 281a to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Click here to write a new message or comment for tm 281 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for tm 281. View online or download kenwood tm 281a instruction manual. Tm 271a271e 3 widenarrow switching circuit the wide port pin 65 and narrow port pin 64 of the cpu is used to switch between ceramic filters. Kenwood tm281a 144 mhz 65 watt fm mobile transceiver 200 memories with weather alert. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. I got it home, took some 12 gauge wire to the battery and hooked everything up. Describe your experience with the kenwood tm271a and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. As tough as nails, this milstdcompliant transceiver delivers powerful performance, excellent audio clarity, and a host of advanced features. You get 200 multiparameter memory channels or 100 when used with names. This shows a new ham programming software and usb cable that works. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on.
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