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The Icom IC-821H 2m/70cm (440MHz) all-mode transceiver was designed from the start for superior satellite and digital communications. Output power is continuously adjustable. Output on VHF 144-148 MHz is 6-35W SSB, 6-45W FM/CW. Output on UHF 430-450 MHz is 6-30W SSB, 6-40W FM/CW. Sub Band Receive and Sub Band Transmit are both featured. It is 9600 baud compatible right out of the box. A built-in electronic keyer is also supplied. In the satellite mode, the Sub band is set to transmitter (uplink) frequency and the Main band is set to the receiver (downlink) frequency. In this way, the analog S-meter, IF shift, noise blanker and RIT functions can be used for receiving. This is convenient for fine tuning the transceiver's operation to your needs. The 821H is PACSAT compatible.

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m  70cm 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
1 / 10 / 50 / 100 Hz
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 100 kHz
Memories
160 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
136-174 / 420-460 MHz
Modulations
FM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity
FM: 0.18 µV (12 dB SINAD)
SSB/CW: 0.11 µV (10 dB S/N)
Selectivity
FM: 15 kHz (-6 dB), 30 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW: 2.3 kHz (-6 dB), 4.2 kHz (-60 dB)
CW narrow (option): 500 Hz (-6 dB), 1.34 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters
?
Receiver system
Single, double or triple conversion superheterodyne, depending on band and mode
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
60 dB
Audio output
2 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohms

Transmitter

TX-range
144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe)
144-148 / 430-450 MHz (USA & Australia)
Modulations
FM   CW   SSB  
RF-output
2 m FM/CW: 6-45 W, SSB: 6-35 W (continuously adjustable) 70 cm FM/CW: 6-40 W, SSB: 6-30 W (continuously adjustable)

Connections

Antenna
SO-239 + N-type
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8 V DC ±15%
Current drain RX
2.5 A max
TX
16 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
241 × 94 × 239 mm (9.49 × 3.70 × 9.41 in)
Weight
5.00 kg (11.0 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1996 and 199x in Japan

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
Built-in keyer
IF shift
NB
VOX
CTCSS / PL encoder (US & Australian versions only)
Tone scan
CI-V interface
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
3175
MPN
ICOM-IC-000821H

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Gebruikershandleiding COM PDF - 4.85 MB, submitted by Danny PD3DMN
Icom IC-821H service manual PDF - 8.27 MB, submitted by Danny PD3DMN
 
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  • EUR 429.00

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