Kenwood KT-3010
A tuner that quietly closed the book on Kenwood’s analog FM legacy
Overview
The Kenwood KT-3010 FM/AM tuner arrived when digital streaming was still a rumor and satellite radio was on the horizon. It was marketed as the KENWOOD KT－3010 FM／AMチューナー. In some markets it was sold under the name KTF-3010, which suggests a minor regional revision, though no functional differences are documented. The front panel is plain and the footprint is modest. It still packed 40-station random preset capability, which was unusual for the time. You could store and recall favorite frequencies. The tuner came in silver or black, likely to match Kenwood’s contemporaneous amplifiers and CD players, though no official system-matching guidance exists in the documentation.
The KT-3010 did not include a remote control. Power draw was minimal at 10 W. No details about the RF stage, IF bandwidth, or shielding are available. It was not a flashy swan song, just a competent, no-nonsense receiver, praised quietly and then largely forgotten.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Exact product name | KENWOOD KT－3010 FM／AMチューナー |
| Product type | FM/AM Tuner |
| 40局ランダムプリセット | 40-station random preset |
| Remote control | No |
| Power consumption | 10 W |
| Colors | Silver, Black |
Historical Context
According to commentary from the FMtuners group, the KT-3010 was Kenwood’s last good tuner.
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