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Handheld VHF/UHF Transceiver
Handheld VHF Transceiver
Electronic Clock

General

HAM bands 2m  70cm  2m  None 
Freq. stability ? ±2.5 ppm -12°C to +60°C -
Tuning steps ? ? -

Receiver

RX-range 100-950 MHz 144-146 MHz (Europe)
136-174 MHz (USA)
None
Modulations FM   FM   N-FM   -
Sensitivity ? 0.14 µV typical -
Selectivity ? 70/50dB (Wide/Narrow) typica -
Filters ? ? -
Receiver system ? Double conversion superheterodyne -
IF-freqs. ? 1st: 21.7 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz
-
Image rejection ? 75 dB typical -
Audio output ? 750 mW typ. with an 16 ohm load -

Transmitter

TX-range 144-146 / 430-440 MHz 144-146 MHz None
Modulations FM   FM   N-FM   -
RF-output High: 5/5 W, Low 3: 3.5 W, Low 2: 1.5 W, Low 1: 0.5, El: 15 mW 0.5 / 2.5 / 5 W -

Connections

Antenna BNC BNC SO-239
Impedance 50 Ω 50Ω
Other - - -

Electrical

Power req. 5-16V DC 7.2V DC Mains (120 / 240 V AC)
Current RX 15-150 mA 20-310 mA 6.5 W
TX Max 1.5 A 1.4 A max ?

Physical

Manufactured Between 1992 and 199x Between 200x and 200x in Japan Between 1975 and 197x in USA
Dimensions 57 × 125 × 35 mm
(2.24 × 4.92 × 1.38 in)
58 × 112 × 30 mm
(2.28 × 4.41 × 1.18 in)
?
Weight 390 gr (13.8 oz) 360 gr (12.7 oz) with BP-264 ?
Form factor Handheld Handheld Base Station

Other features

Memories ? 207 channels in 1 bank(s) None
Usage Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features Keyboard. Twin RX ? Full six digits display
12 / 24 hour format
Backup battery
Automatic light sensor
Accessories ? ? ?
MPN ICOM-IC-W000021ET ICOM-IC-V000080 HEATHKIT-GC-001092D