The ICOM IC-2A is the US version of this ruggedly built 2 meter handheld radio. Even though it was introduced way back in the early 1980's, spare parts can still be found fairly easily (2010).
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- 5 kHz
- Memories
- 800 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 144-148 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- ≥ 26 dB S+N+D/N+D at 1 µV
- Selectivity
- ± 7.5 kHz @ -6 dB
± 15 kHz @ -60 dB - Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 10.695 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- 300 mW into 8 Ohms
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-148 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- High: 1.5 W, Low: 0.15 W
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 8.4V DC
- Current drain RX
- 20-130 mA
- TX
- 220-550 mA
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 65 × 117 × 35 mm (2.56 × 4.61 × 1.38 in) without battery pack
- Weight
- 490 gr (1.1 lbs) with BP3
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 1980 and 199x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 5599
- MPN
- ICOM-IC-000002A
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Icom IC-2A/AT/E Instruction Manual PDF - 3.09 MB, submitted by RigReference
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New and second-hand prices
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Based on similar Transceiver equipment, the estimated value of the ICOM IC-2A is around:
- USD 215 ~ USD 400
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