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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/
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Nikola Tesla, born on 10 July 1856, was one of
history's most influential inventors.
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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 30m, and 40m bands.
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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Post
date: 5 July 2026
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Local
Repeaters
The Local Repeaters page has been updated with expanded and refreshed information on VHF and UHF repeaters across Western Australia's Central Coast, Perth, the Avon Valley, and the Peel region.
See: https://vk6ysf.com/local_repeaters.htm
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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MARMOTSat
An exciting upcoming amateur radio CubeSat
Proposed
launch date: 7 July 2026
Expected payload includes:
145.875 MHz – AX.25 packet digipeater
436.125 MHz – Telemetry & command (digital)
29.410 MHz – CW telemetry beacon, DVB-S2 experiments.
https://marmotsat.ca
https://www.propagationlab.ca/satellite/
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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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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