Great UHF CB (40 or 80 Channel) OR commercial channel analog transceiver.
This Kenwood transceiver is a nice compact model, 4 preset channel capable
KENWOOD UHF RADIO TRANSCEIVER
Model 8102-1
Design range: 450 ~ 490Mhz
I can supply the user/service manual if you would like it (pdf format)
Includes mounting bracket
NO antenna - I am supplying only as photographed i.e a transceiver with mounting bracket and the microphone.
NOTE: The microphone curly cord has suffered a little from being in the constant outback heat, this curly cord is a SEPARATE component from the microphone, with RJ45 male connectors at each end - so you could just buy another curly cord or use it as supplied (I have repaiired the damage with self amalgamising rubber tape)
The transceiver itself is very similar to other commercial high quality ruggedised equipment such as Motorola and Tait gear.
Built to meet the stringent MIL-STD 810 C/D/E standards for resistance to dust, vibration and shock.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency range capable 450Mhz - 490Mhz (UHF CB is around 476Mhz)
Analog transmissions (F3E)
DTMF signalling capable for individual or group calling
Sub tone capable
Optional (module is not supplied) voice scrambling can be fitted
45W RF output (high) or 25W RF output (low)
Narrow or Wideband (12.5Khz or 25Khz)
Transmit timer (sets transmissions to predetermined maximum period of time)
In-built output RF protection (such as a poor SWR) and over supply DC voltage.
Special functions programmable such as STUN, where it is possible to "kill" the transceiver remotely OR activate the equipment remotely via DTMF tones.
Currently programmed (for testing) as follows:
Channel 1: UHF CB Repeater Channel 2
Channel 2: UHF CB Channel 10 4WD communications
Channel 3: UHF CB Channel 18 Convoy channel
Channel 4: UHF CB Channel 29 Pacific & Bruce Highway communications
SPECIAL NOTE:
I used to have the programming software/hardware but I no longer have this. I obtained the software online (Win based S/W) and the hardware is very simple via the RS232 port (not USB when I did my testing) I originally programmed this equipment using a spare Win 7 64 bit machine with no problems. The interface cable was nothing special either, programming is via the microphone connector and uses serial communications.
I remember the software (I am pretty sure it was the KPG-46 file) could set up TX/RX frequencies in the design range, assigning the front panel buttons (scanning and duplex/simplex operation, sub tones, selcal tones and even a remote STUN feature will allows the user to "kill" the transceiver remotely and much much more ...)
THE USER MUST NOT PROGRAM THIS EQUIPMENT TO TRANSMIT WITHIN COMMERCIAL FREQUENCIES UNLESS PERMITTED/LICENCED TO DO SO BY ACMA
UHF CB frequencies are not an issue but never program this equipment to transmit on unauthorised frequencies outside of the UHF CB band, it is illegal! and you could well cause serious disruption to legitimate users of the commercial frequencies.
COSMETIC CONDITION:
Excellent, no damage to the transceiver, mounting bracket or the microphone side clip
Microphone is also excellent HOWEVER (as noted above), the curly cord has been repaired with tape (sheath was damaged)
TESTING:
Testing via Sydney Channel 2 repeater no problems at all, full power output available with good clean audio on TX and RX
All other functions tested, including the DTMF signalling and no issues experienced
HERE IS THE ONLY RELATIVELY USEFUL VIDEO I COULD FIND RELATING TO PROGRAMMING THE 8102
The video is very short and doesn't show much, just the PC connecting to the Kenwood 8102 and reading the data! Best I could find unfortunately ...
