ICOM IC-970H

Desktop VHF/UHF Transceiver

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The Icom IC-970H provides the highest possible performance on 144 and 430 MHz with optional 1200 MHz operation (with UX-97). VHF Power output is 5-35W SSB/CW, 6-45W FM. UHF power output is 5-30W SSB/CW, 6-40W FM. UHF output is 5-30W SSB/CW, 6-40W FM. Receive is 144-150 and 430-450 MHz (1240-1300 MHz with optional UX-97). The 970H has a large 2.4 x 4.5 inch backlit LCD display. Refinements include: built-in speech processor, notch filter, CW semi-breaking, keypad entry, RIT, satellite functions and speaker separate switch.

The ICOM IC-970A is a lower power version providing VHF/UHF output at 3.5-25W SSB/CW/FM. If the optional UX-97 is added to either version, then output at 1200 MHz is 1-10W.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m 70cm
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 0.01 / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 100 kHz
Memories: 396 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe)
140.1-150 / 430-450 MHz (USA)
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), 1.3 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: ?
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz (Europe)
140.1-150 / 430-450 MHz (USA)
Modulations: FM CW SSB
RF-output: FM: 45/45 W, SSB/CW: 35/30 W

Connections

Antenna: -
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8V DC
Current drain RX: 2-2.5 A
TX: Max 16 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 425 × 149 × 406 mm (16.73 × 5.87 × 15.98 in)
Weight: 15.00 kg (33.1 lbs) without PS-35 (with 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: 3186
MPN: ICOM-IC-000970H

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