ICOM IC-970A

General characteristics

HAM bands

?

Frequency stability

?

Tuning steps

0.01 / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 100 kHz

Memories

396 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range

140.1-150 / 430-450 MHz
(50-905 MHz optional)

Modulations

FM   CW   USB   LSB  

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), 1.3 kHz (-60 dB)

Filters

?

Receiver system

?

IF-frequencies

?

Image rejection

?

Audio output

?

Transmitter

TX-range

140.1-150 / 430-450 MHz

Modulations

FM   CW   USB   LSB  

RF-output

3.5-25/3.5-25 W

Connections

Antenna

SO-239

Impedance

50Ω

Other

-

Electrical

Power requirements

13.8V DC

Current drain RX

2-2.5 A

TX

Max 9 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)

425 × 149 × 406 mm (16.73 × 5.87 × 15.98 in)

Weight

14.50 kg (32.0 lbs) without PS-35 (PS-35: 2.3kg)

Form factor

Base Station

Manufactured

Between 1990 and 19xx in Japan

Other features

Usage

Amateur / Ham radio operators

Features + options

Twin RX
Optional rack handles

Accessories

-

RigReference ID

3184

MPN

ICOM-IC-000970A

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