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Icom IC-A3

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Airband transceiver
Frequency range: USA
TX: 118-137 MHz
RX: 118-137 / 162.400-163.275 MHz
Tuning steps:25 KHz
Frequency stability:±20 ppm @ -10 to +50°C (14 to 122°F)
Mode:TX: AM
RX: AM / FM
Channels / memory management: 50 regular with alpha tags (Six characters)
10 NOAA weather channels
Power supply:12-15 VDC
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 55.240 mA
TX: Max 1 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):57*153*35 mm (2.24*6.02*1.38")
Weight:465 g (1.02 lb)
Other features:121.5 MHz quick access. ANL. Scanning.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 35.8 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:1 uV (6 dB S/N)
Squelch sensitivity:Less than 1 uV (Threshold)
Noise figure:
Selectivity:8 KHz (-6 dB)
25 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:600 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: 1.5 W carrier (5 W PEP)
Modulation system:Low level modulation
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:150 ohm / ?-pin
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1995-200x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:User manual (9.7 MB, Eng/Esp)
Modifications and fixes:
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