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| Reviews Summary for Kenwood TM-221A |
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Reviews: 3
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Average rating: 4.0/5
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MSRP: $440.00
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Description: The Kenwood TM-221A 2 meter mobile transceiver was specifically designed to condense maximum performance and operating convenience into an ultra-compact package. There are 14 multi-function memory channels plus 2 odd split channels. The TM-221A transmits on 2 meters with 45 or 5 watts. Extended receive allows reception from 138 to 174 MHz. You also get built-in CTCSS encode and an easy to read LCD.
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N6ADA
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 23, 2011 07:37
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Still working
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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How old is this thing? I had it in storage for over 5 years and it still held memory! For a little radio of it's time, I can't complain. Just make sure it can do the things that you want. It has all the popular tones and standard + - offsets. I don't think it can do the custom offsets. That and the fact it may be a little dated, is a 4 star here.
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W6SZG
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 4, 2009 15:43
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Good radio - memory battery needs replacement
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I got this radio for $50.00. Worked fine and sounds good. However, once shut off all the memory functions (PL, splits, frequencies, etc.) are all gone. Manual (downloaded from Kenwood site) says send it in for memory battery replacement - I called Kenwood and was quoted $75.00/hour and no promise to fix it if there was corrosion! The CR2032 button cell lithium battery is soldered to a board behind the front panel. Found the directions to get to it and replace it and install a button battery holder in a more accessible place under the top cover. Worked perfectly - thanks to W7JBQ for his 2005 posting on another site. I'm happy to pass along the directions to anyone who asks via Email or SASE.
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KF6UME
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Rating: 3/5
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Nov 1, 2009 21:51
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Decent rig, limited features, unreliable backlight
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I picked up a used TM-221A from a local ham for $50. The good: it's functional. Signal/audio reports are decent and the radio is simple to figure out and program without a manual. It's similar to the Radio Shack HTX-212 or 242 in regards to simplicity and button design, although I prefer the RadShack instead. The faceplate, buttons, microphone, etc., of this rug all seem cheap. The mic clip has broken off due to aged plastic, the backlight flickers intermittenly and the radio had a slight hum when CTCSS was enabled. This was resolved by scaling back the mic gain internally. It is MARS modifiable and works operates FB otherwise. Bottom line; I'd rather buy the Radio Shack HTX-212 or 242 than another Kenwood TM-221A.
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