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Icom IC-245

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range: USA
TX: 144-148 MHz
RX: 144-148 MHz
Tuning steps:5 KHz (FM)
100 Hz and 5 KHz (With optional SSB adapter)
Frequency stability:Less than ±1.5 KHz @ -10°C to +60°C (14° to 140°F)
Mode:FM (USB / CW with optional SSB adapter)
Channels / memory management:
Repeater shift / offset:±5 to 995 KHz
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 600-800 mA
TX: 1.4-2.8 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):155*57*235 mm (6.1*2.24*9.25"), without optional SSB adapter
Weight:2.7 Kg (5.95 lb), without optional SSB adapter
Other features:Auto dimmer. NB.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne (with optional SSB adapter)
IF: 10.7 MHz
Double conversion superheterodyne (FM)
1st IF: 10.7 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity: FM: 0.6 uV (20 dB noise quieting)
USB/CW: 0.5 uV (10 dB S+N/N), with optional SSB adapter
Selectivity: FM
15 KHz (-6 dB)
30 KHz (-60 dB)
USB/CW (With optional SSB adapter)
2.4 KHz (-6 dB)
4.8 KHz (-60 dB),
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:1.5 W at ?% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm, 8 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: FM/CW: 10 W
SSB: Max 10 W (PEP), with optional SSB adapter
Modulation system:FM: Variable reactance frequency modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:600 ohm / 4-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1977-1978 (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:User manual (3.1 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:73 Amateur Radio: May 1979, page 96
Options / Accessories:
EX-61
IC-RM2
SM-2
SSB adapter (For USB / CW operation)
Computerized remote controller
Desk microphone