THANK YOU!
Thank you for choosing this Kenwood transceiver.
Kenwood always provides Amateur Radio products
which surprise and excite serious hobbyists. This
transceiver is no exception. As you learn how to use this
transceiver, you will find that Kenwood is pursuing “user
friendliness”. For example, each time you change the
Menu No. in Menu mode, you will see a text message on
the display that lets you know what you are configuring.
Though user friendly, this transceiver is technically
sophisticated and some features may be new to you.
Consider this manual to be a personal tutorial from the
designers. Allow the manual to guide you through the
learning process now, then act as a reference in the
coming years.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL
The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TM-281A: 144 MHz FM Transceiver
TM-281E: 144 MHz FM Transceiver
MARKET CODES
K: The Americas
E: Europe
Mn: General
(Where “n” represents a variation number.)
The market code is printed on the barcode label of the
carton box.
Refer to the product specifications {pages 71, 72} for
information on the available operating frequencies within
each model. For accessories supplied with the model,
refer to page 1.
FEATURES
• Weather Alert Radio function checks the 1050 Hz tone from
NOAA (U.S.A./ Canada only).
• Menu allows for easy control and selecting of various
functions.
• Up to 200 memory channels to program frequencies and
other various data. (Up to 100 memory channels if Memory
Channel Names are assigned to the channels.)
• Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital
Code Squelch (DCS) rejects unwanted calls from other
stations.
• Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with alphanumeric
display capability.
• Free PC software (Memory Control Program) is available to
program the frequency, signalling, and other settings of your
transceiver. The MCP can be downloaded at:
http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html