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TH-D74A THD74A Original Kenwood 144/220/430 MHz Triband with Ultimate in APRS and D-Star Performance (Digital) Handheld Transceiver - 5W

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Description

The TH-D74A is the ultimate product in APRS and D-STAR performance. KENWOOD has already garnered an enviable reputation with the TH-D72A handheld APRS amateur radio transceiver. It has raised the bar even further with the TH-D74A, adding support for D-STAR, the digital voice & data protocol developed by the JARL, and enabling simultaneous APRS and D-STAR operation. Offering intuitive operation and rugged IP54/55 weatherproofing, this top-of- the-line portable transceiver features built-in GPS, wide-band multi-mode reception, IF filters, DSP equalizer, a transflective TFT color display, microSD memory slot and Bluetooth/USB connectivity.

Brand: Kenwood


Color: black


Number of Channels: 200


Special Feature: Weatherproof


Frequency Range: 144-148 MHz (VHF), 220-225 MHz (VHF), 430-450 MHz (UHF)


Tuner Technology: UHF


Water Resistance Level: Waterproof


Product Dimensions: 2.2"D x 1.33"W x 4.72"H


Item Weight: 7.2 ounces


Included Components: transflective TFT color display, microSD memory slot, Bluetooth and USB connectivity


Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.33 x 4.72 inches


Item Weight: 7.2 ounces


Item model number: TH-D74A


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Special features: Weatherproof


Other display features: Wireless


Color: black


Whats in the box: transflective TFT color display, microSD memory slot, Bluetooth and USB connectivity


Manufacturer: Kenwood


Date First Available: September 29, 2016


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  • This Radio Does It All
There isn't much this little radio can't do. (I won't list all of it's capabilities; you can read the product description.) One of the main features I was looking for was APRS and this radio doesn't disappoint. The built-in GPS receiver locks on very quickly and the display shows a lot of information about the packets it is receiving. I also like the weather alert function, which the manual barely mentions. I'm not a big D-Star user, but it was fairly easy to set it up so I could access a nearby D-Star repeater. When you add in the FM broadcast receiver, along with the capability to receive the HF bands (AM, SSB, CW), this thing covers it all. Programming from a computer is pretty easy, using the free Kenwood software. I eventually bought a copy of the RT Systems software, since it is more flexible in terms of moving channel memories around. With all of its capabilities, there is a bit of a learning curve. Fortunately, the menu structure is fairly intuitive. I was able to program in a couple of FM repeaters from the front panel without consulting the manual. You'll need to do some reading in the manual for some of the more advanced features. After using the radio for the past month and a half, I'm comfortable with most, if not all, of its many features. The manual itself could be better. It's detailed in some areas, while it barely addresses others (e.g.: Wx Alert). Fortunately, there are a ton of great YouTube videos out there that will help you get your radio up and running. Battery life is OK, when you consider the color display and everything going on in the radio. I keep a spare battery or two on hand when I'm out with the radio for the day. This is probably the most expensive HT on the market, however, if you want a reliable radio that does it all, this is the one you want. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020 by CDawg

  • Nice radio
I've only had this radio for 24 hours, and have yet to even press PTT, but I love it. I just returned the Yaesu VX-8DR, because wow... just over-complicated in every aspect. I thought this was going to be really intuitive, but I was wrong. However... It's intuitive after a learning curve. Once you start to understand how to operate this radio, you can figure out how to use the rest of it. I absolutely love the dual-receive mode. I like that it has a dedicated volume knob, unlike the Yaesu. Also has a dedicated tuning knob. Love the color screen, and I love that the LCD is rather visible without the backlight on. I've had it on all day, over 12 hours now, and have received a ton of rx traffic from numerous repeaters. Battery is still over half full. I would imagine that will change once I start transmitting. Just waiting on my license to show up in the FCC database. The software is rather simple, and free. USB is standard micro USB plug. SD card is awesome and allows recording so you can catch some HF CW. VFO A is tri-band. VFO B is deci-band. You can tune AM frequencies down to 540kHz, HF, air traffic, 2 meter, 70cm, GMRS, and more. Impressive. It'll be fun to listen to some air traffic. I used to fly, years ago. Only complaint so far is that the speaker doesn't sound as good as the one on the Baofeng BF-F8HP. Listening to them side-by-side, the Baofeng is louder, and sounds larger. It reproduces lower audio frequencies better. More to come ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017 by Ricky T

  • Wow
I am recently licenced an thought I was ready for an HF rig, but the more I researched the more I decided I am not ready for prime time. What to do? We’ll, I decided to take more time understanding what VHF/UHF has to offer. In the process of doing so, I discovered the Kenwood TH-D74A. I didn’t understand APRS or D-Star but decided to give them a try. I’ve tested the waters in both and I am sold. I can send email and text messages from this radio. I thought you could only do that in HF. This thing is tri-band UHF/VHF), has GPS, holds an SD card so, among other things, you can record your QSO’s, has a built in TNC, and although I have not seriously tried, receives on HF frequencies in multiple modes. Is it a little hard on the battery? Well, yes, especially when running the GPS and/or in a data mode like APRS. But, given everything this radio can do, I can live with that. I’m having a lot of fun learning what this radio can do and don’t feel the need to pursue an HF rig any time in the near future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018 by Anchor

  • Best Radio!
Perfect fast seller.. Fast Shipping (only 6 days with standard shipping to Turkey) This is the best until Kenwood does his best! The radio's qso log recording feature is awesome. Excellent sound reports And sound recording. Aprs feature is better than all other aprs supported devices. (yaesu etc.) Sinad values are also great in other modulation types (hf / lsb-usb) (am-cw). Try to listen really well to understand the difference. I've never heard of buzz around me.. Bad RF proof filter is good! (yaesu can't do that. I am also a strict fan of yaesu on handheld devices..) As a radio amateur who loves to listen, I am happy to have one of the best radios in my life. You can find more in eham(Website) than I said. TA1ODM 73. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020 by Kaya Sercan Kaya Sercan

  • This radio is overpriced and unreliable
I have given my self a year to thoroughly test out all the features of this high-priced radio including D-Star, APRS, shortwave listening and normal FM ham radio use and have found this radio to be unreliable. There are so many software/firmware flukes that I have now found it useless and am ready to through it in the trashcan. My Baofengs work better than this. Thinking I will stay away from Kenwood products from now on. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021 by Amazon Customer

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