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Icom IC-575A

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur HF/VHF transceiver
Frequency range: TX: 28-29.7 / 50-54 MHz
RX: 26-56 MHz
Tuning steps:10 Hz, 1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10 KHz
Frequency stability:±5 ppm @ 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F)
Mode:AM / FM / SSB / CW
Channels / memory management: 99 regular
2 scan edge
RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset:Programmable
Power supply:Mains: 117 VAC ±10% (3-pin IEC C14 connector)
or 13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 1.4 to 1.6 A
TX: 3 to 5.2 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D):241*95*239 mm (9.49*3.74*9.41")
Weight:6.1 Kg (13.45 lb)
Other features:CI-V computer control.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Triple conversion superheterodyne (FM)
1st IF: 70.4515 MHz
2nd IF: 9.0115 MHz
3rd IF: 455 KHz
Quadruple conversion superheterodyne (FM)
1st IF: 70.4515 MHz (SSB), 70.4506 MHz (CW), 70.450 MHz (AM)
2nd IF: 9.0115 MHz (SSB), 9.0106 MHz (CW), 9.010 MHz (AM)
3rd IF: 455 KHz
4th IF: 9.0115 MHz (SSB), 9.0106 MHz (CW), 9.010 MHz (AM)
Sensitivity: AM: <1 uV (10 dB S/N)
FM: <0.25 uV (12 dB SINAD)
SSB/CW: <0.13 uV (10 dB S/N)
Selectivity: AM
6 KHz (-6 dB)
15 KHz (-60 dB)
FM
15 KHz (-6 dB)
30 KHz (-60 dB)
SSB/CW
2.3 KHz (-6 dB)
4 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:

Pwr
AM:1-4 W
FM:1-10 W
SSB (PEP):1-10 W
CW:1-10 W
Modulation system: AM: Low power
FM: Variable reactance frequency modulation
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, 1988-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info:New price 1989 in the US: $1129.00
Related documents:User manual (2.2 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
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28/50 MHz dual band antenna
High stability crystal unit (±0.5 ppm)
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CI-V level converter
Automatic antenna selector
CW narrow filter (500 Hz)
CW narrow filter (250 Hz)
AM filter (6 KHz)
Hand microphone
Hand microphone with DTMF keypad
Hand microphone with 1750 Hz tone call
Mobile mounting bracket
Carrying handle
AC power supply. 13.8 VDC, 25 A
AC power supply. 13.8 VDC, 20 A
Desk microphone with dual line output
Desk microphone with compressor & equalizer
External speaker
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