ICOM IC-490A

Mobile UHF Transceiver

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The ICOM IC-490A is a Mobile UHF Transceiver. It covers 430-440 MHz for both receive and transmit. The RF output is selectable between High: 10 W and Low: 1 W. It features Dual VFO's and Scanning. This transceiver has 1 memory bank with 4 channels. Power requirements are 13.8V DC. Dimensions are 64 × 170 × 218 mm. The current drain during transmit is Max 3.6 A.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 70cm
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: ?
Memories: 4 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 430-440 MHz
Modulations: FM CW SSB
Sensitivity: ?
Selectivity: ?
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 430-440 MHz
Modulations: FM CW SSB
RF-output: High: 10 W, Low: 1 W

Connections

Antenna: N-type
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8V DC
Current drain RX: ?
TX: Max 3.6 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 170 × 64 × 218 mm (6.69 × 2.52 × 8.58 in)
Weight: 2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 198x and 19xx

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: Dual VFO's. Scanning
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3103
MPN: ICOM-IC-000490A

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