The rt systems programming software makes it easy to program memory channels, vfos, programmable memory settings, and other menu settings of the radio. Firmware updating program tmv71d710 main firmware update version 2. Mobile communications just got easier thanks to kenwoods tm261a 2m and tm461a 70cm single banders fully equipped and supremely userfriendly. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by k1rkh, jan 26, 2008. Im trying to program this vintage radio in our emergency operations center and im having great difficulty following the instructions in the users manual. Up to 100 memory channels if memory channel names are assigned to the channels. Nearly half of the tm 261 s body is heatsink see photo e, and, when youre operating at high power for more than, say a halfhour, even in a normal qso, the radio gets really hot.
Enter frequency by dial or updn buttons on microphone. Kenwood tm261a tm 261a tm261a programming interface schematics for kenwood. Mobile communications is easier thanks to the kenwood tm 261a 2 meter transceiver. A semi quick video of the kenwood tm281a 2 meter vhf fm radio, manual programming and a couple of features. Usb programming cable for kenwood radio tm261a tm271a tm281a. Works very well but gets hot especially when using 50 watt output setting. Kenwood tm261a instruction manual pdf service manual for kenwood tm261a tm 261a tm261a. Continuous tone coded squelch system ctcss or digital code squelch dcs rejects unwanted calls from other stations. Rt systems krsv71 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the kenwood tmv71. I have seen a lot of people say the kenwood tm 261a is a easy radio to program.
Layout of parts and workmanship are straightforward and neat see photos b and c, and the sequences of programming keystrokes for the various functions are clear and sensible. Two of the things i like most about the tm261a are the intuitive nature of its programming and its ease of use. The plastic tab should only let you put the 6pin plug into the middle of the 8pin jack since pins 1 and 8 on the 8pin jack arent used for programming purposes. Kenwood ts120v ts 120 v ts120v service manual and specs. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Does anyone have a copy of the programming software kenwood used to distribute for free for the tm261a. The tm261a is an amateur radio twometer mobile transceiver capable of trans mitting up to 50. Everything that can be programmed from the face of the radio. Kenwood tm261a instruction manual pdf service manual for kenwood tm261a tm. Programming software for kenwood tm261a tm 261a tm261a. Up to 200 memory channels to program frequencies and other various data.
Look carefully at the 6pin plug however, some have a thicker shoulder that will push pins 1 and 8 of the 8pin jack up into the plastic body, bending and damaging the two pins. Just a quick fyi kenwood will be releasing the tm481a in the coming months. Kenwood tm261a tm 261a tm261a user and service manual. Get the best deals on kenwood tm 261 when you shop the largest online selection at. It is fully equipped, sturdily built and supremely userfriendly. Kenwood tm281a semi quick overview on manual programming. The tm261a is an amateur radio twometer mobile transceiver capable of transmitting up to 50. For instance, my commute to the cq vhf office is about an hour. Video demonstrativo do reparo do kenwood tm261 do nosso colega marcelo pu2ord. In the absence of software, clearer programming instructions would be greatly. The rt systems radio programming system includes the rt systems krsd710 programming software for the kenwood tmd710 and tmd710g. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. It has virtually the same specs as the 281a but the power output is 4525.