Kenwood TM-281E Manual Do Utilizador

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.

The models listed below are covered by this manual.
TM-281A:  144 MHz FM Transceiver
TM-281E: 

144 MHz FM Transceiver

K: The 

Americas

E: Europe
M

: 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.

•  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