Kenwood TH-F7E Handheld
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Kenwood TH-F7E Handheld
by MW3VSG on Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:50 pm
I saw this handheld the other night in the club and what a good value for money thing it is. Its got two VFO's and RX 0.1 - 1300MHz FM/WFM/SSB/CW/AM
TH-F7E Kenwood 2m/70cm FM + 0.1-1300MHz FM/WFM/CW/SSB/AM Handheld
* 144 - 146MHz Tx/Rx: FM * 430 - 440MHz Tx/Rx: FM * 0.1-1300MHz Rx: FM, FM-W, CW/SSB, AM * Memories 434 * Large Frequency Display * 5W HI, LOW, EL * Internal VOX * Automatic simplex checker * Memory shift * Time-out Timer & APO * 16 button key pad plus multi-scroll key * Internal bar antenna for MW AM broadcasts * 1200/9600baud packet ready * Windows memory management software (free download from Kenwood website) * Special charging/operating circuit * Lithium-ion battery pack 7.4V/1550mAh * 58 x 87 x 30mm * 250g
Kenwood’s latest handheld the TH-F7E is not only a dualband 2m/70cm transceiver but also a wideband 0.1 to 1300MHz all mode receiver. It can receive two frequencies at once even on the same band. There is a selectable bar antenna for receiving AM broadcasts. It is equipped as standard with a powerful 7.4V, 1550mAh lithium-ion battery, offering high output, with selectable HI/LOW/EL settings for extended hours of operation. The charging circuit allows the battery to be recharged whilst the TH-F7E is operating from a DC supply. A multi-scroll key and 16-key pad is for ease of operation, even with one hand. Built to a tough MIL-STD 810 C/D/E standard this handheld is built to last.
TH-F7E Kenwood 2m/70cm FM + 0.1-1300MHz FM/WFM/CW/SSB/AM Handheld
* 144 - 146MHz Tx/Rx: FM * 430 - 440MHz Tx/Rx: FM * 0.1-1300MHz Rx: FM, FM-W, CW/SSB, AM * Memories 434 * Large Frequency Display * 5W HI, LOW, EL * Internal VOX * Automatic simplex checker * Memory shift * Time-out Timer & APO * 16 button key pad plus multi-scroll key * Internal bar antenna for MW AM broadcasts * 1200/9600baud packet ready * Windows memory management software (free download from Kenwood website) * Special charging/operating circuit * Lithium-ion battery pack 7.4V/1550mAh * 58 x 87 x 30mm * 250g
Kenwood’s latest handheld the TH-F7E is not only a dualband 2m/70cm transceiver but also a wideband 0.1 to 1300MHz all mode receiver. It can receive two frequencies at once even on the same band. There is a selectable bar antenna for receiving AM broadcasts. It is equipped as standard with a powerful 7.4V, 1550mAh lithium-ion battery, offering high output, with selectable HI/LOW/EL settings for extended hours of operation. The charging circuit allows the battery to be recharged whilst the TH-F7E is operating from a DC supply. A multi-scroll key and 16-key pad is for ease of operation, even with one hand. Built to a tough MIL-STD 810 C/D/E standard this handheld is built to last.
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Re: Kenwood TH-F7E Handheld
by G4TUP on Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:37 pm
I've had one for a couple of years now and although it does its job in many ways, in some areas it does fall down:
o not as sensitive as could be - the VX150 is certainly more sensitive on 2m
o image rejection and strong signal handling not too hot
o AM band and short-wave reception definitely very poor!
However it does have the features that many rigs have now and it could work quite well if you're in a location or use it in a way where the above won't affect you.
One BIG tip , get rid of the rubber ducky!
(I use a WHSM-270 Watson 2m/70cm Dualband SMA. Amazing difference. Note some sellers term this 40cm ae. as a rubber duck! It's not).
o not as sensitive as could be - the VX150 is certainly more sensitive on 2m
o image rejection and strong signal handling not too hot
o AM band and short-wave reception definitely very poor!
However it does have the features that many rigs have now and it could work quite well if you're in a location or use it in a way where the above won't affect you.
One BIG tip , get rid of the rubber ducky!
(I use a WHSM-270 Watson 2m/70cm Dualband SMA. Amazing difference. Note some sellers term this 40cm ae. as a rubber duck! It's not).