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General characteristics

HAM bands
1.25m 
Frequency stability
±10 p.p.m. (-10°C to +60°C)
Tuning steps
5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz
Memories
21 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
220-225 MHz
Modulations
FM  
Sensitivity
0.18 µV for 12 dB SINAD
Selectivity
More than 15 kHz (-6 dB), less than 30 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters
?
Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies
1st: 17.2 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz
Image rejection
60 dB
Audio output
2.4 W (8 ohms at 10% distortion)

Transmitter

TX-range
220-225 MHz
Modulations
FM  
RF-output
High: 25 W, Low: 5 W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50 Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8 V DC ±15%
Current drain RX
450-800 mA
TX
3-6.5 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
140 × 50 × 171 mm (5.51 × 1.97 × 6.73 in)
Weight
1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 198x and 198x in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
3083
MPN
ICOM-IC-000038A

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