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Bookshelf VHF Transceiver
Bookshelf VHF Transceiver
Handheld VHF Transceiver

General

HAM bands 2m  6m  6m 
Freq. stability ? ? ?
Tuning steps ? ? ?

Receiver

RX-range 144-146 MHz 50-52 MHz 50-54 MHz
Modulations CW   USB   CW   SSB   All mode  
Sensitivity ? ? ?
Selectivity ? ? ?
Filters ? ? ?
Receiver system ? ? ?
IF-freqs. ? ? ?
Image rejection ? ? ?
Audio output ? ? ?

Transmitter

TX-range 144-146 MHz 50-52 MHz 50-54 MHz
Modulations CW   USB   CW   SSB   All mode  
RF-output 3 W 3 W 3 W @ 6 VDC, 10 W @ 13.8 VDC

Connections

Antenna SO-239 + Built-in sweep Built-in telescopic -
Impedance 50Ω 50Ω 50 Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. 13.8V DC ?V DC 6V DC (4LR20) or 13.8V DC external
Current RX 90-250 mA ? 300 mA
TX 750 mA ? Max 2.9 A (10 W)

Physical

Manufactured Between 197x and 197x Between 1975 and 198x Between 1982 and 198x in Japan
Dimensions 61 × 183 × 162 mm
(2.40 × 7.20 × 6.38 in)
? 230 × 76 × 189 mm
(9.06 × 2.99 × 7.44 in)
Weight 2.00 kg (4.4 lbs) ? 3.20 kg (7.1 lbs) with batteries
Form factor Mobile Handheld Handheld

Other features

Memories ? ? ?
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features VXO
RIT
S & Power Meter
Noise Blanker
Dial Lamp
Morse Code Key Input Jack
VXO ?
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN ICOM-IC-000202 ICOM-IC-000502 ICOM-IC-000505