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The ICOM IC-255A is a Mobile VHF Transceiver. It covers 144-148 MHz for both receive and transmit with tuning steps of 15 / 5 kHz. The RF output is selectable between High: 25 W and Low: 1 W. It features 1 memory bank with 5 channels. Power requirements are 13.8V DC. The current drain is Max 0.7 A while receiving and Max 5.5 A while transmitting. Dimensions are 64 × 185 × 223 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands
2m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
15 / 5 kHz
Memories
5 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range
144-148 MHz
Modulations
FM  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
?

Transmitter

TX-range
144-148 MHz
Modulations
FM  
RF-output
High: 25 W, Low: 1 W

Connections

Antenna
SO-239
Impedance
50 Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
13.8V DC
Current drain RX
Max 0.7 A
TX
Max 5.5 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
185 × 64 × 223 mm (7.28 × 2.52 × 8.78 in)
Weight
2.50 kg (5.5 lbs)
Form factor
Mobile
Manufactured
Between 1979 and 19xx

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
3016
MPN
ICOM-IC-000255A

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