FM Stereo Tuner KT-80B

Kenwood, Trio-Kenwood Inc.; Komagane

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  • Year
  • 1979–1983
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 274761
    • alternative name: Trio Corp.
    • Brand: Jennen

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 10700 kHz
  • Wave bands
  • FM Broadcast Band Only
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120; 110-120; 220-240; 220; 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: FM Stereo Tuner KT-80B - Kenwood, Trio-Kenwood Inc.;
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 440 x 78 x 333 mm / 17.3 x 3.1 x 13.1 inch
  • Notes

  • A hi-fi FM stereo tuner with an analogue dial housed in a black metal case. Pulse count detector, 3 stage ceramic filters with double IF conversion. With rotary Tuning control, 5 LED signal strength indicators, FM Stereo and Tuned/Lock indicators, On/Off push button switches for Power, Record Calibration, Mode/Muting and Lock. On the back, terminals for FM antennae and RCA phono Line Output sockets.

    Specification  
    Frequency Range 88 - 108 MHz
    Usable Sensitivity 10.8 dBf (1.9 µV)
    50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: 15.5 dBf (3.3 µV)
    Stereo: 37.2 dBf (40 µV)
    Signal to Noise Ratio Mono: 83 dB, Stereo: 80 dB
    Total Harmonic Distortion  
      Mono
      Stereo    		 0.07% at 1 kHz, 0.2% at 50 Hz-10kHz
    0.07% at 1 kHz, 0.25% at 50 Hz-10kHz
    Capture Ratio 1.5 dB
    Alt. Channel Selectivity 75 dB
    Stereo Separation 48 dB (1 kHz), 40 dB (50 Hz-10kHz)
    Frequency Response 30 Hz-15,000 Hz +0.2 dB,-0.8 dB
    Spurious Response Ratio 115 dB
    Image Response Ratio 80 dB
    IF Response Ratio 100 dB
    AM Suppression Ratio 65 dB
    Sub Carrier Product Ratio 65 dB
    Antenna Impedance 300 Ω balanced, 75 Ω unbalanced
    Output Level 1kHz 100% Mod 0.75 V, 1.8 kΩ

    Versions/power requirements
    USA, Canada  /  120 V AC 60 Hz
    Europe, Scandinavia  /  120 V, 220 V 50/60 Hz with voltage selector switch
    Australia, Other  /  110-120 V, 220-240 V AC 50/60 Hz with voltage selector switch
    UK  /  240 V AC 50/60 Hz

    Power Consumption: 11 W

    Same as the Kenwood KT-80 FM Stereo Tuner which is housed in a silver case.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.5 kg / 9 lb 14.6 oz (9.912 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Kenwood - Something Special - 1983)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Service manual Kenwood KT-80 dated 1979-12)
  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1982 Kenwood Hi-Fi Stereo catalogue)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Franz Scharner. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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