The ICOM IC-502A is one of those in between form factors. The size is like a mobile radio, but it allows battery powered operation, which makes it more portable or even handheld.
The previous model, the ICOM IC-502, which was introducted in 1975 suffered from frequency drift and was difficult to tune. The A model fixed both problems and was a very popular radio. 4 meters (70MHz) modifications exist for the IC-502A.
The IC-502A was followed by the ICOM IC-505 in 1982.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 6m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- Continuous
- Memories
- None
Receiver
- RX-range
- 50-52 MHz
- Modulations
- CW SSB
- Sensitivity
- ?
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 50-52 MHz
- Modulations
- CW SSB
- RF-output
- 3 W
Connections
- Antenna
- -
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- ?V DC
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- ?
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- ?
- Weight
- ?
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 1980 and 198x in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- VXO
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 3116
- MPN
- ICOM-IC-000502A
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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New and second-hand prices
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Based on historic price data, today's estimated value of the ICOM IC-502A in Good condition is around:
- GBP 395
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Links & tools
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