ICOM IC-38A

General characteristics

HAM bands

1.25m 

Frequency stability

±10 p.p.m. (-10°C to +60°C)

Tuning steps

5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 kHz

Memories

21 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range

220-225 MHz

Modulations

FM  

Sensitivity

0.18 µV for 12 dB SINAD

Selectivity

More than 15 kHz (-6 dB), less than 30 kHz (-60 dB)

Filters

?

Receiver system

Double conversion superheterodyne

IF-frequencies

1st: 17.2 MHz
2nd: 455 kHz

Image rejection

60 dB

Audio output

2.4 W (8 ohms at 10% distortion)

Transmitter

TX-range

220-225 MHz

Modulations

FM  

RF-output

High: 25 W, Low: 5 W

Connections

Antenna

SO-239

Impedance

50 Ω

Other

-

Electrical

Power requirements

13.8 V DC ±15%

Current drain RX

450-800 mA

TX

3-6.5 A

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)

140 × 50 × 171 mm (5.51 × 1.97 × 6.73 in)

Weight

1.18 kg (2.6 lbs)

Form factor

Mobile

Manufactured

Between 198x and 198x in Japan

Other features

Usage

Amateur / Ham radio operators

Features + options

-

Accessories

-

RigReference ID

3083

MPN

ICOM-IC-000038A

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