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Icom IC-471A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur UHF transceiver
Frequency range: USA
TX: 430-450 MHz
RX: 430-450 MHz
Tuning steps:10 / 100 Hz, 1 / 5 KHz
Frequency stability:0.001% @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F)
Mode:FM / SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: 32 regular
2 scan edge
RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset:± Any in-band separation in 10 KHz steps
Power supply:13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 1.2 to 1.4 A
TX: Max 8 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / N-jack
Dimensions (W*H*D):285*110*275 mm (11.22*4.33*10.83")
Weight:6 Kg (13.23 lb)
Other features:CTCSS/PL encoder. VOX. NB. CI-IV computer control.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne (SSB/CW)
1st IF: 70.4515 MHz
2nd IF: 10.75 MHz
Triple conversion superheterodyne (FM)
1st IF: 70.4515 MHz
2nd IF: 10.75 KHz
3rd IF: 455 Khz
Sensitivity: FM: 0.3 uV (12 dB SINAD)
SSB/CW: 0.3 uV (0.3 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:
AF output power / speaker:2 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:3.5 mm, 8 ohm




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: Max 25 W
Modulation system:FM: Variable reactance
SSB: Balanced
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:600 ohm / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1984-198x (Discontinued)
Additional info: Battery-backed BIOS-RAM. Special procedure to replace the
battery, or the radio will die!
Related documents: User manual (7.1 MB)
RAM board battery replacement procedure (69 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
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