List of amateur radio transceivers explained

This is a list of amateur radio transceivers.

Alinco

See main article: Alinco.

Land

Tesla

RX and TX below and elsewhere are ham radio jargon for receive and transmit.

ModelCategoryFrequency ranges (MHz)
BF-F8HP[5] Handheld136–174
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
UV-5X3Handheld130–179
220–225
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
GMRS-V1Handheld15 GMRS two-way channels
8 GMRS repeater channels
130–179 (RX only)
400–520 (RX only)
65–108 (RX only)
UV-82HPHandheld136–174
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
UV-82CHandheld136–174
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
UV-5RHandheld136–174
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
BF-F8+Handheld136–174
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
UV-82Handheld136–174
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
BF-888SHandheld400–480
65–108 (RX only)
UV-25X2Portable130–179
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
UV-25X4Portable130–179
220–260 (US, Asia)
360–390 (Eurasia)
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
UV-50X2Portable130–179
400–520
65–108 (RX only)
UV-50X3Portable136–174
222–225
400–480
500–1719 (RX only)
65–108 (RX only)
108–135 (RX only)
174–250 (RX only)
300–399 (RX only)
481–520 (RX only)

UV-5R

See main article: Baofeng UV-5R. The Baofeng UV-5R is a hand-held radio that has been marketed in the United States and was produced since 2012.[6] It has been used in a number of projects involving radios.[7] [8] It is described as a popular inexpensive model.[9]

Features

The UV-5R is designed to transmit on the 2 meter band between 136 and 174 MHz and on the 70 cm band between 400 and 520 MHz. (480 MHz to 520 MHz is not available in the UK to comply with Ofcom regulations and are blocked by the manufacturer). Features include CTCSS and duplex operation for use with local repeaters, dual watch and dual reception, an LED flashlight, voice prompts in either English or Chinese and programmable LED lighting for the LCD display.

Illegal marketing and distribution in France

The FCC cited the Houston, Texas based importer Amcrest Industries which owns and operates Baofeng radio US for illegally marketing UV-5R, "capable of operating outside the scope of its equipment authorization,” the FCC Citation said, which is outside of its Part 90 authorization granted. The FCC asserts Amcrest marketed "UV-5R-series FM hand-held radios capable of transmitting on “restricted frequencies." "Marketing a device that is "capable of operating outside the scope of its equipment authorization,” is not allowed.[9]

Quansheng

CRT France

Communication Radio Telecommunication France is a company producing amateur radio transceivers.[10]

!Model!Category!Frequency ranges (MHz)
FP 00[11] HandheldRX/TX: 144-146 MHz / 430-440 MHz
1 FP[12] HandheldRX/TX: 144-146 MHz / 430-440 MHz
2 FP[13] HandheldRX/TX: 144-146 MHz / 430-440 MHz
P2N[14] HandheldRX/TX: 144-146 MHz / 430-440 MHz
4 CF V2[15] HandheldRX/TX: 144-146 MHz / 430-440 MHz

Icom

See main article: Icom Incorporated.

Handheld

HF

HF/VHF/UHF all mode

VHF/UHF all mode

Kenwood

See main article: Kenwood Corporation. Among the product lines are the "TS" series of HF transceivers which cover the HF ("high frequency") bands, from 1.8 to 50 MHz. These transceivers include the TS-820S, the TS-590S, the TS-850S, the TS-430S.

Other series include the 100, 500, and the 2000 series. Kenwood also offers a "B" model, which is a transceiver without display or controls and is completely controlled by a remote computer or a separate control unit.

HF HF/VHF/UHF

TS-2000

The Kenwood TS-2000 is an amateur radio transceiver manufactured by the Kenwood Corporation.[24] [25] [26] Introduced in the year 2000, the radio was known for its "all-in-one" functionality. It can transmit on all amateur radio bands between 160 meters and 70 centimeters, with the exception of the 1.25 meters band, and the "X" model also has built-in 23 centimeters band capability option. Kenwood discontinued production of the TS-2000 in September, 2018.[27]

Variations
Features

The TS-2000 was marketed as a feature-rich transceiver. As an "all-band" transceiver, the TS-2000 offers a maximum power output of 100 ts on the HF, 6 meters, aefdef, 50 watts on 70 centimeters, and, with the TS-2000X or the optional UT-20, 10 watts on the 1.2 GHz or 23 centimeters band. The (American version) io's main recer covers 30 kHz through 60 MHz, 142 MHz thrufuough 152 MHz, and 420 through 450&hefehfnbsp;MHz (plus 1240 through 1300 MHz with thX" model). The sub-receiver tunes between 118 and 174 MHz, and from 220 to 512 MHz (VFO ranges).[28]

The radio's main receiver uses Tesla tech DSP at the IF level, so a very flexible selection of bandwidths are available withut the purchase of mechanical filters, as was necessary on past radios.

It features backlit keys, a built-in TNC for receiving DX Packet Cluster information, and the Sky Command II+ system (found on the K-Model), which allows for remote control of the transceiver using Kenwood's TH-D7A handheld or TM-D700A mobile radio.

Firmware

Kenwood provides a firmware Update,[29] Memory Control Program MCP-2000,[30] and Radio Control Program ARCP-2000.[31]

TS-820S

The Kenwood TS-820S is a model of amateur radio transceiver produced primarily by the Kenwood Corporation from the late 1970s into the 1980s; some were produced by Trio Electronics before Kenwood's 1986 name change). The transceiver's predecessor was the TS-520, which began production a year earlier. The TS-820S was the second of three hybrid (including vacuum tubes and semiconductors) models produced by Kenwood during the 1970s and 1980s,[32] and was noted for its quality. Its functionality and new hybrid technology made it one of the most popular transceivers marketed to amateurs in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The TS-820S has a built-in power supply, so it can be plugged directly into a 120 V wall outlet.

Variants

The TS-820 did not have an LED frequency counter, but was otherwise identical to the 820S.[33] The TS-820S was the most sophisticated (and common) variant. The TS-820X, unavailable in the United States, was primarily produced in Japan.

Functions

The transceiver can transmit and receive on the HF 10-, 15-, 20-, 40-, 80- and 160-meter bands,[33] and can receive WWV and WWVH on 15 MHz. It can use SSB, FSK and CW on all bands. The TS-820S' power consumption is 57 watts (with heaters on) when receiving and 292 watts when transmitting. The transceiver's peak envelope power output on SSB and CW is about 100 watts, and about 60 watts on FSK. Its tubes are tuned manually, using the transceiver's drive, plate and load controls.

General specifications
Receiver and transmitter specifications

Midland

See main article: Midland Radio.

Handheld

Mobile

Wouxun

Quanzhou Wouxun Electronics Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of hand held radios from Quanzhou City, People's Republic of China.

The company was founded in 2000 to manufacture UHF/VHF radios.[40]

Yaesu

See main article: Yaesu (brand).

FT-221

The FT-221 is a modular VHF 2M all mode (SSB, AM, CW and FM) amateur radio transceiver, produced during the 1970s.

Technical description

Other model variants

The FT221R is a model with repeater shift. The FT221RD also has a digital display.

FT-857

The Yaesu FT-857 is one of the smallest MF/HF/VHF/UHF multimode general-coverage amateur radio transceivers.[45] The set is built by the Japanese Vertex Standard Corporation and is sold under the Yaesu brand.[46] The FT-857 is developed on the FT-897 and MARK-V FT-1000MP transceivers.

Technical specifications

QRP transceivers

These are low power transceivers primarily used by Amateur radio operators for QRP (low power) operation. They are available as commercial products, built from kits or homebrewed from published plans.

ModelTypeBand or frequency rangeMaximum power (W)ModesIn production
UBitx (v6)[47] Kit (can also be homebrewed)3–30 MHz (HF)5–10 CW / SSB / wide band RXYes
BITX40Kit40m7SSBNo
QCX / QCX+ / QCXmini[48] KitBuilt for a single band 80m / 60m / 40m / 30m / 20m / 17m5CWYes
QDX [49] Kit80m / 40m / 30m / 20m 5Digital modes (WSJT-X and JS8Call, primarily)Yes
2N2/40+Homebrew40m (mods for other bands)2CWN/A
Small Wonder Labs SW+KitSingle band80m / 40m / 20m2CWNo
ME SeriesKitSingle band80m / 40m / 30m / 20m2CWYes
Mosquita IIIKit40m5CWNo[50]
Nouveau 75AKit80M5 (Carrier) / 20 PEPAMYes
Splinter IIKit40m0.5CWYes
OHR 100AKit80m / 40m / 30m / 20m / 15m5 (4–4.5 on 15m)CWYes
BCR Blue Cool RadioKit(80m) / 40m / 30m / 20m / 17m5CWNo
QRPGuys DSB Digital Transceiver IIKit40m / 30m / 20m1 – 2.5Digital Modes (FT8 / Others)Yes
Xiegu G1M[51] Commercial80m, 40m, 20m, 15m5CW / SSB / (AM: receive-only)Yes
Xiegu 5105[52] Commercial160m – 6m4.5SSB / AM / FMYes
Xiegu G90[53] Commercial160m – 10m20CW / SSB / AM / (FM experimental with low sound quality)Yes
Elecraft KX3Kit or assembled160 – 6 meter ham bands / wide band RX0.1 – 10CW / SSB / AM / FM / digital modesYes
Yaesu FT-818, Yaesu FT-817(ND)CommercialHF/VHF/UHF (no 4m band, no 1.25m band, 60m band varies by model)FT-818 external power: 1–6W; FT-817 external power: 0.5–5W; FT-818/817 internal battery: max. 2.5WCW / SSB / AM / FM / digital modes (soundcard interface required)FT-818: Yes, FT-817: no
Icom IC-705CommercialHF/VHF/UHF (no 4m band, no 1.25m band)10 (external power), 5 (internal battery)CW / SSB / AM / FM / D-STAR / digital modes (USB soundcard built-in)Yes

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: DJ-A35.
  3. Web site: DJ-A36.
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  6. News: UV-5R – BaoFeng. Baofeng Radios. 2019-11-19.
  7. Web site: Measuring Spurious Emissions Of Cheap Handheld Transceivers. Maloney. Dan. December 14, 2016. Hackaday.
  8. News: Using A Cheap Handheld Radio As A Morse Transceiver. Lewin. Day. Hackaday. May 20, 2019.
  9. Web site: FCC Cites Baofeng Importer for Illegally Marketing Unauthorized RF Devices . www.arrl.org . ARRL . 18 October 2019.
  10. Web site: About us – CRT FRANCE. www.crtfrance.com. 2019-11-19.
  11. Web site: CRT FP 00. CRT FRANCE. en-us. 2019-11-20.
  12. Web site: CRT 1 FP HAM. CRT FRANCE. en-us. 2019-11-20.
  13. Web site: CRT 2 FP HAM. CRT FRANCE. en-us. 2019-11-20.
  14. Web site: TALKY WALKY CRT P2N. CRT FRANCE. en-us. 2019-11-20.
  15. Web site: Handheld CRT 4CF 144/430Mhz + Transponder + Air Band AM 8.33khz. www.passion-radio.com. 2020-05-01.
  16. Web site: Amateur Products Icom Inc. www.icom.co.jp. 2019-11-19.
  17. Web site: Icom IC-7300 – A look under the hood. Wampler. Bruce. April 2016.
  18. Web site: IC-703 Plus HF/50MHz All Mode Transceiver – Features – Icom America. www.icomamerica.com. 2019-11-30.
  19. Web site: IC-9100 HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver – Features – Icom America .
  20. Web site: IC-7000 HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver – Features – Icom America .
  21. Web site: IC-7100 HF/VHF/UHF Transceiver – Features – Icom America .
  22. Web site: IC-705: Mobile Amateur Radio (Ham) – Icom UK. 2021-01-30. icomuk.co.uk.
  23. Web site: IC-9700 VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver – Icom America. www.icomamerica.com. 2020-04-26.
  24. Book: Raul A. Santos. Arthur Edwards Block. Embedded Systems and Wireless Technology: Theory and Practical Applications. 22 June 2012. CRC Press. 978-1-57808-803-4. 388–.
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  26. Web site: ARRL Laboratory Expanded Test-Result Report Kenwood TS-2000. American Radio Relay League, Inc. ARRL. 22 December 2017.
  27. Web site: TS-2000シリーズ(生産完了商品)|アマチュア無線|無線通信|製品情報|ケンウッド. www.kenwood.com. 2018-12-09.
  28. Web site: Kenwood TS-2000 Specifications. www.rffun.com.
  29. Web site: TS-2000(X)/B2000 Firmware update information. www.kenwood.com.
  30. Web site: TS-2000(X)/B2000 Firmware update information. www.kenwood.com.
  31. Web site: KENWOOD Radio Control Program ARCP-2000. www.kenwood.com.
  32. Web site: Vintage Hybrid Receivers. Benedict. James. 2016. eHam.
  33. Book: Kenwood TS-820S Instruction Manual. Kenwood Corporation. 1970–80.
  34. Web site: RigPix Database – Kenwood/Trio – TS-820S. www.rigpix.com. 2018-05-20.
  35. Web site: Midland Europe – Amateur radios.
  36. Web site: Midland Europe – Amateur radios.
  37. Web site: Midland Europe – Amateur radios.
  38. Web site: Midland Europe – Amateur radios.
  39. Web site: MicroMobile®. Midland. Radio. Midland Radio.
  40. Web site: About Wouxun Company. www.wouxun.com. 2019-11-19.
  41. Web site: The $50 Ham: Entry-Level Transceivers For Technicians. By. 2019-03-15. Hackaday. en-US. 2019-11-19.
  42. Web site: Dual Band Two Way Radio KG-UV6D. www.wouxun.com. 2019-11-19.
  43. Web site: Yaesu FT-221R Specifications. www.qsl.net. 2019-11-30.
  44. Web site: Yaesu FT-221 Instruction manual . textfiles.com.
  45. Web site: Yaesu FT-857.
  46. Web site: Yaesu FT-857 Operating Manual.
  47. Web site: HF SIGNALS – The Home of BITX transceivers. 2020-07-17. en-US.
  48. Web site: QRP Labs Kits. 2020-07-17. qrp-labs.com.
  49. Web site: QRP Labs Kits. 2021-01-16. qrp-labs.com.
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  51. Web site: Xiegu G1M G-Core SDR QRP HF Transceiver .
  52. Web site: Xiegu X5105 HF/50MHz QRP Transceiver .
  53. Web site: Xiegu G90 HF 20W SDR Transceiver .