ICOM IC-490A

Mobile UHF Transceiver

Specs Manuals (0) Reviews (0) Prices (0) Compare

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

We do our best to be accurate, but if you've spotted something wrong or incomplete, please let us know!

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: No documents available for this particular model.

: Upload relevant documents

Reviews

Do you know this rig? Tell us something about it!

New and second-hand prices

Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used ICOM IC-490A. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!

Based on similar Transceiver equipment, the estimated value of the ICOM IC-490A is around:

USD 210 ~ USD 390

This estimate is based on similar equipment and may not reflect the exact value of this model.

These estimates are based on the following prices:

Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by

Login or Register to submit prices

Links & tools

About

RigReference.com aims to become the most comprehensive reference guide for ham radio equipment. If you have any questions or suggestions, or if you'd like to participate, please get in touch.

Buy me a coffee