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Icom IC-290D

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range: Europe
TX: 144-146 MHz
RX: 144-146 MHz
Tuning steps:FM: 5 / 1 KHz
SSB/CW: 1 Khz / 100 Hz
Frequency stability:Within 1.5 KHz @ -10° to +60°C (14° to 140°F)
Mode:FM / SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: 5 regular
RAM storage
Repeater shift / offset:± Any in-band, in 100 KHz steps
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15% (3-pin connector)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 700-900 mA
TX: 1.6-5 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):170*64*218 mm (6.69*2.52*8.58")
Weight:2.5 Kg (5.51 lb)
Other features:1750 Hz repeater tone. NB.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne (SSB/CW)
IF: 10.75 MHz
Double conversion superheterodyne (FM)
1st IF: 10.75 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity: FM: <0.6 uV for 20 dB noise quieting
SSB/CW: <0.5 uV (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)
Image rejection:>60 dB
AF output power / speaker:2 W at ?% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm, 4-8 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

HighLow
FM:25 W1 W
SSB (PEP):25 W1 W
CW:25 W1 W
Modulation system: FM: Variable reactance frequency modulation
SSB: Balanced modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:1.3 Kohm / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1983-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info: New price october 1983 in Sweden: SEK 5490:-
New price december 1983 in Sweden: SEK 5725:-
New price december 1984 in Sweden: SEK 4695:-
Related documents:User manual (4.9 MB)
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Reviews:
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Memory backup AC power supply
Memory backup DC power cord
Hand microphone
Hand microphone with DTMF pad
Standard hand microphone with scanning function
Quick release mobile mounting bracket
Electret desk microphone
Mobile speaker
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