Kenwood TK-2170 User Manual

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BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
The battery status indicator displays the battery power
remaining when using an optional battery pack, as illustrated
below. (The battery status indicator does not appear while
using alkaline batteries.)
High Sufficient Low Very Low
When the battery power is very low, replace or recharge the
battery pack. If activated by your dealer, an alert tone will
sound every 30 seconds and the LED indicator will blink red
when the battery power is low.
BEGINNING/ END OF TRANSMIT SIGNAL
The Beginning of Transmit and End of Transmit identification
signals are used to access and release some repeaters.
If Beginning of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted
when you press the PTT switch.
If End of Transmit is set, the ID signal is transmitted when you
release the PTT switch.
If both are set, the ID signal is transmitted when you press
and release the PTT switch.

Kenwood TK-2170 Specifications

General Specifications

frequency range	136~174MHz
number of channels	Max. 128 per radio
channel spacing	Wide: 25, 30kHz; Narrow: 12.5, 15kHz
battery voltage	7.5V DC ± 20%
antenna impedance	50Ω
channel frequency spread	38MHz

Battery

battery life with KNB-24L (1400mAh)	9 hours
battery life with KNB-25A (1200mAh)	8 hours
battery life with KNB-26N (2000mAh)	12 hours
battery life with KNB-35L (1950mAh)	11 hours

Operating Environment

operating temperature range	–22°F~+140°F (–30°C~+60°C)
frequency stability	± 0.00025% (–22°F~+140°F)

Receiver

sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Wide	0.25µV
sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Narrow	0.28µV
selectivity Wide	70dB
selectivity Narrow	65dB
intermodulation distortion Wide	65dB
intermodulation distortion Narrow	60dB
spurious response	65dB
audio output (8Ω impedance)	500mW with less than 5% distortion

Transmitter

RF power output HI	5W
RF power output LO	1W
spurious response	70dB
modulation Wide	16K0F3E
modulation Narrow	11K0F3E
FM hum & noise Wide	45dB
FM hum & noise Narrow	43dB
audio distortion W/N	Less than 5%

Weight and Dimensions

weight with battery, antenna, and beltclip	12.0 oz. (340 g)
dimensions with KNB-24L or 35L battery	56 x 109 x 31.7 mm
dimensions with KNB-25A or 26N battery	56 x 109 x 37.9 mm