Does Kenwood still make amateur radios?
Technology drives Amateur Radio just as it does Professional/Business Radio. The latest Kenwood Amateur HF flagship transceiver, the TS-990S, features touch-screen tuning, full down-conversion receive and can be operated remotely over the Internet.
Where are Kenwood ham radios made?
Up to now, the Japanese high-end radios such as Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu have pretty well dominated the amateur radio market, but the Chinese are on the march. A quarter of my shack are composed of Chinese made products from transceivers to microphones.
What happened to Kenwood?
Since October 2011, Kenwood survives as the brand of JVCKenwood Corporation….Kenwood Corporation.
| Native name | 株式会社ケンウッド |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | 1946 (as Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd.) Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan |
| Defunct | October 1, 2011 |
| Fate | Merged with JVC |
How far can you communicate with a ham radio?
Even though Ham radio has more inherent range than other options like the FRS walkie talkies, the popular 2m and 70 cm bands available to Technician-level Hams are generally limited to line-of-horizon or line-of-sight range. If you’re using a handheld unit, you may only get 1-2 miles.
Do they still make Kenwood?
Since October 2011, Kenwood survives as the brand of JVCKenwood Corporation.
Are Kenwood radios made in China?
They’re all made in China.
Are Kenwood and Motorola radios compatible?
The two most commonly used commercial grade two-way radios are made by Kenwood and Motorola. As a retailer for both brands, our clients often ask us if Motorola and Kenwood radios are compatible. The short answer is ‘yes.
What is the difference between amateur radio and ham radio?
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication.