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Icom IC-251E

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range: Europe
TX: 144-146 MHz
RX: 144-146 MHz
Tuning steps:100 Hz, 1 / 5 KHz
Frequency stability:Less than ±1.5 KHz @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F)
Mode:FM / SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: 3 regular
Repeater shift / offset:No dedicated. Use VFO A/B split
Power supply:Mains: 117 / 240 VAC (3-pin IEC C14 connector)
or 13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: Max 600 mA
TX: Max 2.3 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):241*111*264 mm (9.5*4.4*10.4")
Weight:5 Kg (11 lb)
Other features:NB. SWR-meter. 1750 Hz tone call.




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




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

Max Pwr
FM:1-10 W
SSB (PEP):10 W
CW:10 W
Modulation system:FM: Variable reactance
SSB: Balanced
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, 1980-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (7.4 MB)
RF final: 2SC2094
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
IC-EX1
IC-EX2
IC-HM8
IC-HM10
IC-HP1
IC-MB5
IC-SM5
IC-SP2
Extension terminal
Extension terminal with 25 KHz marker
Hand microphone with DTMF keypad
Hand microphone with scanning
Headphones
Mobile mounting bracket
Desk microphone
External speaker