Kenwood TH-F5 instruction manual Kenwood TH-F5 User manual. Review of the portable radio Kenwood TH-UVF5 New Instructions for the kenwood th f5 radio

1. Antenna
2. LCD display
3. Arrow keys
4. Built-in microphone
5. Power off and volume control
6. Transmission/reception indicator, red – transmission, green – reception 7. Speaker
8. Keyboard
9. PTT button
10. Backlight button
11. Monitor button
12. Hole for installing a strap
13. Connector for connecting external devices and programming from a PC
14. Lithium-ion battery

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

NOTICES TO USER

Do not modify the radio or attempt to repair it yourself.

SAFETY

Turn off the radio at gas stations. Do not leave the station for a long time in direct sunlight or near heating devices.

Do not use the radio while driving, your safety depends on your attention

Do not touch the device's antenna during transmission.

Do not operate the Kenwood TH-F5 radio or charge the battery in explosive environments (gases, fumes, etc.). If you smell a burning smell coming from the radio, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the battery from the radio. Contact your supplier's technical service.

WARNING

When using a headset, it is not recommended to set the volume to maximum. Using the radio for a long time at maximum volume can damage your hearing.

Do not use chemicals to clean the station, as they may damage its surface.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not store the Kenwood TH-F5 in dusty or humid conditions, and do not place it on objects from which it may fall.

Do not leave the radio communication device in direct sunlight or in rooms with temperatures exceeding +60°C.

Keep the radio out of the reach of children.

UNPACKING AND EQUIPMENT

Remove the Kenwood TH-F5 radio from its packaging. Check that the standard accessories are included before discarding the packaging. If any accessories are missing or damaged during transport, please contact your supplier immediately to file a complaint.

Li-Ion rechargeable battery
AC adapter
Desktop charger
Antenna on screw connector
Clip
Strap
User's Manual

BATTERY

ACCUMULATOR BATTERY

The battery is not fully charged at the factory, please charge it before use. Immediately after purchase or after long-term storage (more than 2 months), the battery cannot be charged to its nominal capacity. Only after two or three charge/discharge cycles will the battery capacity increase to its nominal value.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY

Use only the standard charger and do not charge other types of batteries in it.

1. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals, as this will damage the battery and may cause severe heat and burns. Never disassemble the battery case.

2. The ambient temperature should be between 5-40°C while charging the battery. Outside the temperature range, the battery cannot be fully charged.

3. Do not use the Kenwood TH-F5 radio while the battery is charging. We recommend turning off the power to the device while charging the battery.

4. Do not plug/unplug the charger adapter and battery while charging to avoid charging program failure.

5. After charging the battery, remove it from the charger. If you unplug the charger from the outlet or lose power, charging will start again and the battery will be recharged.

6. Do not charge the battery if it is already fully charged. This will result in shortened battery life or damage to the battery.

7. Do not damage the battery if it or the radio is wet. Wipe with a dry cloth and let dry.

NOTE: All batteries can cause property damage and/or personal injury such as burns. If conductive materials such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch the outer contacts of the battery. Conductive material can short out an electrical circuit and become quite hot. Handle any charged battery carefully, especially when placing it in a pocket, purse, or any container containing metal objects.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY, FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1. Plug the adapter cable into the socket located on the back of the charger.

2. Place the battery or battery radio into the charger.

3. Plug in the charger adapter

4. Make sure the battery terminals are in contact with the charger terminals, the charger LED will turn red and charging will begin.

5. When charging is complete, the green LED will light up. Then you can remove the battery from the charger.

NOTE:

Before inserting the battery into the charger, the green LED lights up, this is normal.

After inserting the battery into the charger, the red LED lights up continuously. If the battery is faulty or severely discharged, the red LED flashes continuously.

CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY

The battery is supplied uncharged, please charge it before use.

NOTE:

1. Align the tabs on the bottom of the battery with the grooves in the station body. Push the top of the battery towards the device until you hear a click.

2. Push the battery latch downwards. Pull the top of the battery away from the communication device and lift it up.

CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE ANTENNA

Align the antenna thread with the antenna connector. Screw the antenna clockwise until it stops, to remove the antenna, rotate it counterclockwise.

PREPARATION FOR WORK

INSTALLING THE CLIP

If necessary, install the clip on the back of the battery.

CONNECTING A REMOTE HEADSET

If necessary, insert the headset plug into the audio jack.

INSTALLING THE STRAP

If necessary, install the strap on the back of the radio.

LCD screen

1. Key lock indicator
2. Channel number
3. Auto power off indicator
4. The button press confirmation sound is turned on
5. Frequency offset subtracting the configured difference
6. Frequency offset adding the configured difference
7. – indication
8. – indication
9. Display area showing frequency
10. F button pressed
11. DW mode for FM radio is enabled
12. Lowest transmit power enabled
13. SAVE – battery charge saving function is enabled
14. VOX – voice activation function for transmitting is enabled
15. Shows battery charge level
16. FM – appears when the FM radio is turned on
17. The scale shows the level of the received signal when receiving, and when transmitting, the power level of the transmitted signal.

PURPOSE OF COMPONENTS

1. Antenna
Designed for receiving and transmitting signals by a radio station.

2. Power Switch/Volume Control
Turn clockwise to turn on the radio station and increase the volume. Turning it counterclockwise reduces the volume and turns off the radio.

3. Speaker
A sound can be heard from it when working on reception.

4. Microphone
Speak into it when transmitting.

5. Battery latch
Use to install/remove the battery.

6. PTT button
Press and hold this button to operate the transmission.

7. Monitor button
Press this button to listen to the operating frequency or weak signal.

8. Place of attachment of the hand strap
If necessary, install a hand strap.

9. Audio Jack/Programming Port
For connecting an external speaker/microphone and programming from a computer.

10 Battery
Serves as a power source for communications equipment.

Quick settings buttons

Combination	Operation
F+1SQL	Change the noise reduction level. You can change the value using the arrow buttons. Press "F" to complete the setting.
F+2LOW	Changing the transmission level. The radio has 3 power levels. LOW - small, MID - medium, HIGH high level. You can change the value using the arrow buttons. Press "F" to complete the setting.
F+3SCN	Start scanning. Use the arrow buttons to change the scanning direction on the fly.
F+4 STEP	Selecting the frequency change step. Only works in Frequency display mode. Values: 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 100.
F+5 REV	Selecting the direction of mixing reception and transmission frequencies. Only works in Frequency display mode.
F+6SQT	Selecting parameters for using CTCSS / DCS codes.
F+7 CODE	Selecting the value of CTCSS/DCS codes. Works only when F+6 SQT function is enabled
F+8FM	Turn on the FM radio. The FM icon and the current frequency will appear on the display. Repeating the procedure will turn off the radio.
F+9 SET	Enter the main setup menu.
F+0LCK	Excluding channels from the scan list. First you need to use the arrow buttons to select the channel to exclude.
F+V/M	Saving a memory channel.
V/M	Switch between Frequency and Channel modes.
F	Activates functions with other hold buttons.
F	Lock the keyboard by holding down the “F” button until the “Lock” icon appears in the upper right corner of the display.

The Kenwood TH-F5 walkie-talkie can be programmed with coded noise reduction or. If noise reduction is programmed in the selected channel, then you will only hear the radios operating in your group. If the selected channel does not have squelch programmed, you will hear all signals transmitted on that channel (not just your group's signals).

Operating modes

Frequency mode

In this mode, you can edit the frequency value using the arrow buttons or enter the frequency directly from the keyboard.

1.Turn off the station.

2.Press and hold the PTT button and turn on the power.

hold the PTT button for at least 2 seconds
hear a beep if the power has been switched
The TX indicator glows Red when output power is High and Orange when output power is Low.

3.Each channel can be programmed with either high or low power.

4.Release the PTT button to complete the settings.

This feature also works if programmed.

The purpose of adjusting the squelch level is to set it correctly. If the level is set correctly, you will only hear sound from the speaker when a signal is actually being received and there will be no periodic "pop" when there is no signal. The higher the value selected, the stronger the signal should be when received. The squelch level depends on the environmental conditions and the received signal strength. You can select the level from 0 ~ 9 (Default: 2). This feature is only available when programming from a computer.

When you turn on the device or when you rotate the channel selector, the radio station notifies you about the number of the selected channel. This feature can be disabled or selected in English by your dealer or distributor. If this feature is disabled, there will be no messages when you turn on the communication device or rotate the channel selector.

The transmission time limit timer is designed to prevent one user from occupying the channel for too long. If you transmit continuously for more than the set time, the radio will stop transmitting and a beep will sound. To silence the beep, release the PTT button. You can then resume transmission by pressing the PTT button again. The TOT function is programmed from a computer.

The battery saving function reduces current consumption in standby mode (when there is no reception, transmission or button presses). The radio automatically switches to low current consumption mode 5 seconds after stopping reception or the last press of any button.

This feature is designed to alert you that the battery needs to be recharged or replaced. If the battery is low, the indicator light will turn red and a beep will sound when transmitting or receiving. This function is programmed via a computer.

You can use the Monitor button to listen to a weak, intermittent signal that is not audible during normal operation. You can also adjust the sound when there are no signals on the selected channel. Press the Monitor button to listen for weak signals and release it to return to normal mode.

This function is programmed from a computer. If the selected channel does not have tones or DCS programmed, the radio will not be able to transmit if it is receiving.

Alarm mode should only be activated in extreme circumstances. Press and hold the Alarm button for 2 seconds to enable this mode. To disable this feature, repeat this procedure.

When this function is activated, you will hear a beep when the battery is low, channel busy (BCL), TOT function or channel without data and so on. This function is only available by programming from a computer.

VOX allows you to transmit without your hands. The transmitter is turned on automatically when the communication device or remote headset begins to speak into the microphone. When working with VOX, it is important to set the VOX gain correctly. If the microphone is too sensitive, the transmitter will turn on even from minor sounds. If the microphone is not sensitive enough, the transmitter will not turn on from voices, but only from loud sounds. Ensure that the VOX gain is set to the proper sensitivity and ensures that the transmitter is turned on correctly. The VOX function and VOX gain are programmable from the computer.

Some channels may be programmed with CTCSS or DCS signaling. The CTCSS/DCS tone is a tone that allows signals coded with a different tone or without a tone to be inaudible. This is necessary when several groups of users work on the same channel. If a channel is set to tone squelch, the squelch will only open when the received signal contains the corresponding tone. In the same way, the signal you transmit will be heard only by those channel users whose reception tone matches the transmission tone of your radio station. If the receive tone is not set, then you will hear all signals, regardless of whether they are tone-encoded or transmitted without tone.

Note:

/ does not make your conversations inaccessible for eavesdropping, but only saves you from listening to other people’s conversations.

CTCSS, DCS codes and other additional functions are programmed from a computer, if you have software and a programmer.

CTCSS Standard Tone Chart

1 - 67.0	11 -94.8	21 -131.8	31 -171.3	41 -203.5
2 - 69.3	12 - 97.4	22 - 136.5	32 - 173.8	42 - 206.5
3 - 71.9	13 - 100.0	23 - 141.3	33 - 177.3	43 - 210.7
4 - 74.4	14 - 103.5	24 - 146.2	34 - 179.9	44 - 218.1
5 - 77.0	15 - 107.2	25 - 151.4	35 - 183.5	45 - 225.7
6 - 79.7	16 - 110.9	26 - 156.7	36 - 186.2	46 - 229.1
7 - 82.5	17 - 114.8	27 - 159.8	37 - 189.9	47 - 233.6
8 - 85.4	18 - 118.8	28 - 162.2	38 - 192.8	48 - 241.8
9 - 88.5	19 - 123.0	29 - 165.5	39 - 196.6	49 - 250.3
10 - 91.5	20 - 127.3	30 - 167.9	40 - 199.5	50 - 254.1

Possible malfunctions and methods for eliminating them

Malfunction	Elimination methods
No power supply	The battery may have failed. Charge or change the battery. The battery may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery and reinstall it.
Battery discharges quickly after charging.	The battery has failed. Replace the battery with a new one.
It is impossible to transmit/receive a signal from members of your group.	Make sure you and your group are tuned to the same frequency and have the same CTCSS tone or DCS code set for those operating in the group Other group members may be too far away. Make sure you are within radio range.
Signals from unwanted radio stations are heard on your frequency.	Change CTCSS/DCS settings. Make sure that the subcarrier settings have been changed on all radios in your group.

Kenwood Corporation continues to trade its brand. For the first review, I chose the Chinese radio Kenwood TH-UVF5 New. It is not as popular as, for example, Baofeng UV-5R, but it also deserves close attention.

However, it happened, the site began testing and reviews of portable VHF radios. I know that many have been waiting for this moment and now it has come. It was not easy to come to this, especially when the priority is not LPD/PMR, but CB (27 MHz). But life does not stand still, you need to move on, open new horizons and master new topics.

Portable radio station, what should it be? What requirements do users have for this communication device? What should come first: reliability, quality, communication range? All this remains to be found out in a series of reviews of portable VHF radios.

Kenwood TH-UVF5 New is a portable, dual-band UHF/VHF amateur radio. And unlike primitive CB radios, the Kenwood TH-UVF5NEW is a rather complex and functionally loaded communication device. You can use such a station, as they say, “to the fullest” only if you have a category 4 amateur radio license or higher and have a call sign. However, if you do not have a call sign and category, and if you act within the law, then in low power mode it can be used on civilian PMR bands.

Appearance

The walkie-talkie is delivered in a simple cardboard box, as is standard with Kenwood, Alinco, Yaesu and other Japanese manufacturers. The design is minimal, no bright pictures, only monochrome graphics, everything is subordinated to economy.

Let's open the box and look inside. What will the “Chinese” department of the corporation please us with? Inside we find everything we need for work. Walkie-talkie, battery, antenna, charging cup, adapter for powering the charging cup, lanyard and instructions.

Radio station

The station body is made of hard black semi-gloss plastic that is scratch-resistant. In order to scratch or break the station body, you will have to make some effort. Fingerprints also remain invisible. The plastic looks quite high quality and is quite pleasant to the touch. The body design is somewhat reminiscent of the Yaesu VX-7R.

There is an additional frame screwed around the screen to hold the display's protective glass in place. The glass itself is additionally glued to the body.

Below the display there is a keyboard, microphone and speaker. The keyboard buttons are made of hard rubber, they are pressed clearly, with a slight click, so it is impossible to confuse whether a button was pressed or not. This is, of course, a plus.

The keyboard itself is quite comfortable. The inscriptions on the buttons are transparent and illuminated from the inside with white light. The navigation buttons on the left below the display are illuminated in amber, as is the display itself.

The display is liquid crystal and can only be read from the front.

On the left side of the case there is a PTT button and two additional keys, one of which, orange, turns on the flashlight, and the second, programmable, turns off the noise suppressors by default, allowing you to listen to the broadcast.

On the right is a connector for programming and connecting a headset, a standard form factor for Canwood.

At the top end there is a flashlight made of a regular LED, a connector for connecting a sma-female antenna, and a volume knob combined with the function of turning the radio on/off.

The basis of the radio station is the chassis. The chassis itself is made of cast aluminum; the insides of the station can be seen below. There is no protection against moisture getting inside the case. This device cannot be considered dust/water resistant.

Battery BP-62LH, lithium-ion, capacity 2300 mAh and voltage 7.4 V. Light enough. Weighs only 71 grams. For comparison, a battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh from Baofeng weighs 79 grams. A reason to think.

The antenna is a whip, dual-band, designed for frequencies 136-174 MHz and 400-470 MHz. Length 17cm.

A fully equipped radio, including mounting bracket, lanyard, battery and antenna, weighs 207.5 grams.

The charging cup does not stand out in any way, except that you can insert a battery into it without a radio station. The light on the front surface serves to indicate charging. Red if charging is in progress, and green if charging is complete.

The adapter for the charging cup produces a voltage of 12V and a current of 750mA. At the same time, the adapter plug is made short and cannot be inserted into a Euro socket. This is a minus.

The instructions are only in English, full of errors and blatantly lies about the output power of 8 watts.

Functions

The station is quite rich in functions, it has everything you need to work on the air, plus small bonuses in the form of an FM receiver. Operating frequency ranges are VHF 136 – 174 MHz and UHF 400 – 520 MHz.

The basic functions of the radio are programmable, but can also be configured through the menu and quick settings via the keypad.

Radio station menu.
Programmable keys. By default, P1 switches the receiver to a preset frequency and allows you to switch both between bands and between preset frequencies within the same frequency range. In this mode, reception is possible on both set frequencies. P2 disables reception on one selected frequency, leaving reception on another frequency possible. P3 includes a WFM receiver.
Keys for navigation, channel switching and frequency adjustment, depending on the selected operating mode.
A keyboard that allows you to directly enter the receive/transmit frequency or get quick access to the most necessary functions of the radio station. Quick functions are called using the #F key. To access quick functions, briefly press the #F key, and then the desired key 0-9. The *v/m key switches the station from channel mode to frequency mode. Channels can be programmed in advance via PC.

Key 1 allows you to adjust the noise reduction level. Possible levels are from 0 to 9. When set to 0, the squelch is disabled.

Key 2 allows you to adjust the radio output power. Possible levels are from 1 to 3. 1 minimum power 3 maximum. Power measurements below.

Key 3 turns on the frequency scanning mode. Scanning only takes place within the selected UHF or VHF band.

Key 4 allows you to select the frequency step for tuning or scanning. Available options are 2.5 kHz; 5 kHz; 6.25 kHz; 10 kHz; 12.5 kHz; 25 kHz; 37.5 kHz; 50 kHz.

Key 5 allows you to enable repeater shift +/-. The repeater shift value is set in the menu.

Key 6 allows you to quickly configure subtones for reception and transmission. Several options are available for configuration. OFF – subtones are turned off; tone – CTCSS subtone is enabled for transmission only; CTCSS – CTCSS subtone is enabled for reception and transmission; d CodE – DCS subtone is enabled for transmission only; dCS – DCS subtone is enabled for both reception and transmission; t dCS – CTCSS subtone for transmission and DCS subtone for reception are enabled; d tSQL – DCS subtone for transmission and CTCSS subtone for reception are enabled.

Key 7 allows you to adjust the VOX trigger level. Possible values are from 1 to 8.

Key 8 allows you to turn VOX mode on and off.

Key 9 allows you to swap receive and transmit frequencies if frequency shift operation is used.

The 0 key allows you to lock the keyboard.

Menu

The station has an extensive menu consisting of 23 items. Navigation through the menu is carried out using keys under the display. Enter parameters using the # F key.

APO – Automatic radio power off function. Possible settings: off, or timer in hours from 1 to 15.
BAT-SA – Battery saving function. When the function is activated, the receiver does not work always, but in periods, so this function may affect reception.
BCLO – Busy channel blocking function. If there is a useful signal in the channel, then it will not be possible to transmit.
T-STOP – Transmission prohibition function. When this function is enabled, the transmitter will be blocked.
RA-DW – A function that allows you to monitor communication channels when the FM receiver is turned on.
TOT – Function to turn off transmission after a certain time interval. Possible values are from 1 to 7 minutes, or off.
BEEP – Function to turn on/off the key beeper.
VOICE – Function of voice accompaniment of user actions.
ABR – Function of turning on/off the display backlight and keys Auto – the backlight turns itself off when not in use, Cont – the backlight is constantly on, Off – the backlight is turned off.
LOC – Key lock function. Selective blocking is possible. All – all keys are locked; h-s all control keys are blocked, only PTT and MON work; PTT – PTT key is locked; key – all keys are locked except PTT, MON and navigation and frequency adjustment buttons.
CH-DS – A function that allows you to select the mode for displaying frequencies and channels on the display. FQ – frequencies only; CH – channels only; FQ-CH – simultaneously frequencies and channel numbers; nANE – channel mode.
OFFSET – Function to configure the frequency shift for working with echo repeaters.
OPNMSG – A function that allows you to display either a message (note), or battery voltage (dc), or nothing at all, on the display when turned on.
PSD – A function that allows you to set a password to turn on the radio station.
DC – The function displays the current battery voltage.
SCN MD – This function allows you to configure the scanning mode for frequencies or channels. By timeout (TO) or constantly (CO).
VO-I – VOX sensitivity adjustment function (1-8).
VO-D – A function that allows you to configure the VOX turn-off delay (0.5 – 5 sec).
TONE – Function that turns on the Roger Beep transmission end signal.
STE – A function that enables tone suppression at the end of a transmission.
BAND – A function that allows you to adjust the reception/transmission bandwidth (WIDE/NARROW).
DECODE – Function for adjusting subtones. It turns on if you set the mode of working with subtones via the keyboard.
ENCODE – Function for adjusting subtones. It turns on if you set the mode of working with subtones via the keyboard.

Antenna SWR

To study the antenna, the RigExpert AA-600 antenna analyzer was used. SWR measurements showed that the antenna operates in the middle of the given ranges, which is not bad at all.

output power

The output power of the station is adjustable from minimum to maximum 3 levels. Battery voltage before measurement – 8.3V

To measure power, a stand was assembled from a REDOT 1050A device and an Opek DL-60 load equivalent

LOW VHF (145MHz) – 0.7W UHF (433MHz) – 0.53W
MID VHF (145MHz) –2.1W UHF (433MHz) – 1.4W
HI VHF (145MHz) – 4.8W UHF (433MHz) – 3.8W

The instructions say that the station is capable of delivering as much as 8 watts of power. But this value was not obtained at any of the frequencies. Even taking into account that the voltage of a charged battery reaches 8 volts, this is not enough to obtain the specified power! So don't be fooled by pretty numbers.

Inside

The design of the station is classic. The station's main electronics are bolted to a cast aluminum chassis. And a plastic case is placed on top of the chassis.

Receiver input circuits.

The brain of the radio is the processor and flash memory. Located under the display.

The chassis itself is cast.

Programming

Alas, I couldn’t find software to program this radio station right away. If you know where to download it, write in the comments, I’ll add to the article.

Bottom line

Overall, I liked the Kenwood TH-UVF5 New. Despite its dubious origin and the stuffing on the RDA chip, for the money, this is a very good device that can satisfy the needs of even the discerning lover of connected analogue equipment. This radio is not very suitable for urban use. Direct conversion makes itself felt by poor noise immunity, but in nature this Chinese Canwood is able to show its best side. The downside, in my opinion, is also poor protection from moisture and dust. One more note should be made to the translators of the instructions; in some places it is completely useless, since it explains nothing at all and is replete with errors. The charging cup adapter is difficult to plug into modern sockets. Otherwise, the Kenwood TH-UVF5 New pleased us with a good receiver, high output power and fairly convenient controls, which, however, require some getting used to.

KENWOOD TH-F5- a compact multifunctional portable radio station with digital dual-processor control. This is the base model for a series of similar characteristics of Kenwood radios, the designation of which includes TH-F5.

The transceiver operates over the entire range of the amateur UHF band: LDP (433-434 MHz), PMR (446 MHz), as well as the European FRS/GMRS (462 MHz). Design - durable splash-proof housing made of magnesium-aluminum alloy (typical for most TH- and TK- radio stations).

The fundamental differences between the KENWOOD TH-F5 and many other models in the Kenwood TH- and TK- line include:

Built-in FM radio receiver (FM 87.5 - 108 MHz).
3-level adjustment of transmitter output power.
More “flexible” frequency grid settings. This allows you to use the radio station in already created groups, including with other types of walkie-talkies.
The presence of a repeater shift (as a consequence - the ability to work through a repeater).

The advantages of the Kenwood TH-F5 walkie-talkie also include improved selectivity of the receiver, which ensures a longer communication range compared to other models, as well as the ability to work comfortably even when the airwaves are heavily congested (for example, in crowded places with different radio stations) . There is a scrambler to protect conversations (optional) and the ability to set a password for both turning on the device and the transmission mode.

The radio station is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh, which guarantees autonomous operation for up to 20 hours.

There are several versions of the KENWOOD TH-F5 walkie-talkie, differing in transmitter power, type of radio module and battery capacity. So, in addition to the basic model (main photo), the features of which are described above, there are the following modifications:

“Simplified” version with a 5 W transmitter and without a scrambler (additional photo). Released in 2011
KENWOOD TH-F5 TURBO - with an output power of 8 W.
KENWOOD TH-F5 VHF - with a VHF radio module (136-174 MHz).
KENWOOD TH-F5 DUAL (another designation KENWOOD TH-UVF5) - several dual-band (VHF+UHF) radios with similar characteristics from different manufacturers. Previously, these transceivers were also sold under the names KENWOOD TH-FX5 and TH-X5.

KENWOOD TH-F5 FEATURES:

LCD display with orange backlight
Compliance with military standard MIL STD 810 C/D/E for wearable communications equipment
FM receiver range 87.5-108 MHz
Keyboard backlight
Function for listening to weak signals ("monitor")
Scrambler (signal encoding to protect against eavesdropping)
Programmable encoder/decoder
Voice activated transmission (VOX)
Password protection
Memory for 128 channels (channel name programming - 5 characters)
CTCSS and DCS codes
Adjustable squelch
Possibility of separation of reception and transmission frequencies (frequency reverse)
Ability to work in repeater mode
Indication of received signal level/battery low
Detachable antenna (height 85 mm)
Eco mode
Keyboard locking, including partial
Possibility of programming from PC

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS KENWOOD TH-F5
frequency range	400 - 470 MHz
Number of channels	128
Frequency grid step	5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 / 37.5 / 50 / 100 kHz
Operating temperature range	-10 ... +55 °C
Nutrition	Li-ion battery BP-62 (7.4 V / 1800 mAh)
Dimensions	110x55x29 mm (without antenna)
Weight	210 g (with battery and antenna)
Start of sales	2008
TRANSMITTER
output power	1 / 2.5 / 7 W
Modulation	Narrowband FM (type F3E)
Frequency deviation	up to 5 kHz
Out-of-band emission level	-60 dB
Characteristic impedance	50 ohm
Consumption in transmit mode	0.7 / 1.0 / 1.5 A
RECEIVER
Sensitivity (at S/N = 12 dB)	0.18 μV
Adjacent/mirrored channel rejection	50 dB
LF output power	0.5 W
Consumption in receive mode	140 mA

Equipment: radio station KENWOOD TH-F5, antenna (KRA-5), battery (BP-62, 7.4V, 1800 mAh), charging cup (KSC-5), charger power supply, clip with two screws (KBH-5) , instructions.

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