ICOM IC-290D

Mobile VHF Transceiver

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The ICOM IC-290 is a well-built 2 meter FM mobile transceiver providing 25 watts of power. There is also a setting for 1 watts output when less power is needed. The LED display is readable over a wide range of light. This radio has 5 memories. This radio requires 13.8 V DC at 3.5 amps.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m
Frequency stability: ?
Tuning steps: 5 / 1 / 0.1 kHz
Memories: 5 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 144-146 MHz
Modulations: FM CW SSB
Sensitivity: FM: <0.6 µV for 20 dB noise quieting
SSB/CW: <0.5 µV (10 dB S+N/N)
Selectivity: FM: 15 kHz (-6 dB), 30 kHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW: 2.4 kHz (-6 dB), 4.8 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters: ?
Receiver system: ?
IF-frequencies: ?
Image rejection: >60 dB
Audio output: ?

Transmitter

TX-range: 144-146 MHz
Modulations: FM CW SSB
RF-output: High: 25 W, Low: 1 W

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8V DC
Current drain RX: 700-900 mA
TX: 1.6-5 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 1983 and 198x in Japan

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: -
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 3045
MPN: ICOM-IC-000290D

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