Add deviceDevice

Kenwood TH-21E

No reviews yet
Discussion
1 / 3
Kenwood TH-21EFront view
Radio serviceAmateur radio
Form factorHandheld
Release year1984
Frequency bandsVHF
Bands2m
Power1 W
ModesFM
Weight0.26 kg
Dimensions (W×H×D)57 x 120 x 28 mm

Description

The Kenwood TH-21E is a compact single-band 2m handheld from Kenwood's first-generation "Pocket" series, manufactured from 1984 onward. With 1 W (high) or 150 mW (low) output power and a double-conversion superheterodyne receiver, it targeted amateur operators wanting an especially small and light rig. It has no memory channels and is tuned directly via a frequency selector. As the forerunner of the TH-2x series, it is now a sought-after collector's item, partly due to its appearance in the film "Die Hard".

Highlights

First model of Kenwood's compact "Pocket" seriesVery light weight (260 g with battery)No memory channels, purely manual frequency selectionDouble-conversion superheterodyne receiver for good selectivityFamous for its appearance in the movie "Die Hard" (1988)Closely related to the versions sold in the US as TH-21A, TH-21AT and TH-21BT (some with a DTMF keypad, but a wider 144-148 MHz transmit range instead of 144-146 MHz)

Downloads

Download datasheet (PDF)

Community video tips

4 videos uploaded4 videos

Demonstration of the Kenwood TH 21AT. Featured in the Die Hard Movie
Ham Radio - Kenwood TH-21at battery pack repair, new cells.
Demonstration of the Kenwood TH 21AT. Featured in the Die Hard Movie
Ham Radio - Kenwood TH-21at battery pack repair, new cells.

Reviews

–
No reviews yet

Discussion

Questions, problems, experiences – talk with other operators about this radio. Just write in your own language.

No posts yet – ask the first question or share your experience.