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Northam, Western Australia
QRZ Page: VK6YSF
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TAIT
T2000II SERIES RADIO Tait
T2000II series two-way radio, specifically the VHF model used in
commercial communications.
Below
are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Tait
T2000II series two-way radio
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General
Specification
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Details
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Radio
Type
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Mobile
FM Two-Way Radio (Transceiver)
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Model
Variants
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T2010
(VHF), T2020 (UHF), T2030/2040 (various programmable)
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Frequency
Bands
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VHF:
136–174 MHz
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UHF:
400–440 MHz or 440–480 MHz
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Channel
Capacity
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99
channels (depending on model and configuration)
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Channel
Spacing
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12.5
/ 20 / 25 kHz selectable
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Modulation
Type
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FM
(F3E)
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Operating
Voltage
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13.8
VDC nominal (range: 10.8–16.0 VDC)
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Current
Drain
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RX:
~250 mA
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TX:
~5–6 A at full power
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Dimensions
(W×H×D)
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Approx.
165 × 50 × 160 mm (6.5 × 2 × 6.3 in)
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Weight
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~1.4
kg (3.1 lbs)
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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RF
Output Power
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Typically
5–25 W or 5–45 W (model dependent; programmable)
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Power
Levels
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Programmable
(Hi/Lo, stepped control)
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Frequency
Stability
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±2.5
ppm (with TCXO)
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Spurious
Emissions
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≥
–60 dBc
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FM
Deviation
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±2.5
kHz (narrow), ±5.0 kHz (wide)
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Receiver
Specification
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Details
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Sensitivity
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0.25
µV (12 dB SINAD, typical) ≈ –119 dBm
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Selectivity
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60 dB
@ 12.5 kHz
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70 dB
@ 25 kHz
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Intermod
Rejection
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≥70
dB
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Spurious
Response
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≥70
dB
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Audio
Output
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4
W into 4–8 ohms (internal/external speaker)
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Audio
Response
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+1/–3
dB from 300 Hz to 3 kHz
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Features
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CTCSS
and DCS (Selcall) Support
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Multiple
scan modes (priority, group, etc.)
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Programmable
soft keys
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Front
display with DTMF keypad (on select models)
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Busy
Channel Lockout (BCL)
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Time-Out
Timer (TOT)
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Wideband/narrowband
programmable per channel
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Rear
accessory port for interfacing to AllStar nodes, external
controllers, etc.
AllStar
/ Node Use
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Often
used as the RF radio for AllStar Link simplex or repeater nodes
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Supports
discrete PTT and COS lines via the rear accessory connector
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Clean,
flat audio in and out available at rear port for digital linking
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Reliable,
rugged, and stable for continuous duty applications
Repairs,
maintenance and related projects
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Page initiated 04 July, 2025
Page
last revised 05 November, 2025
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 20m, 30m, and 40m bands.
Currently
there is a particular emphasis on JS8Call on the 10 and 12 m band between 00:00 and 12:00 Z, often extending beyond this period.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Feel free to contact me to discuss or arrange a schedule for a contact.
Post
date: 7 December 2025
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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