- Compact short antenna with reliable communication range
- 14 FRS channels and 38 group codes
- Enhanced conversation privacy with built-in voice scrambler
- Convenient rechargeable Ni-Cd battery and rapid charger available
- Charge and use at the same time either at home or in the car with select options
- Wide selection of optional professional headsets and microphones available
- Splash resistant construction for outdoor use (Equivalent to JIS Grade 4 Water Resistance)
Professional Quality in Personal Communications
Specifications
Features
General
Number of channels 14 (simplex; 462.5625 - 467.7125 MHz)
Mode FM (F3E)
Frequency stability ±2.5ppm
Frequency resolution 12.5kHz
Channel spacing 25kHz
Battery requirements 3 × AA(LR6) alkaline cells; or optional BP-202
External power supply 6.0V DC ±5% (with BC-149A, CP-18A)
Current drain (at 4.5V DC) Less than 500mA
Operating temp. range -20°C to +50°C; -4°F to +122°F
Number of CTCSS frequency 38 (67.0 - 250.3 Hz)
Weight (approx.) 200 g; 7 oz (includes 3 alkaline cells)
Output power Less than 500mW ERP
External microphone connector 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm/2.2k
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Less than 0.158µV typical
Audio output power More than 100mW at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
External SP connector 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm/8Ω
Battery life (Tx:Rx:Standby=1:1:8)
Battery type
Battery life
3 alkaline cells approx. 28 hrs.
Optional BP-202 approx. 10 hrs
Communication range*
2 miles
(approx.; Wide, open space)
*Communication range may differ depending on weather conditions, etc.
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Icom makes rugged products that meet MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards as follows.
Standard MIL 810 C MIL 810 D MIL 810 E MIL 810 F
Method Proc Method Proc Method Proc Method Proc
Low Pressure 500.1 I 500.2 I, II 500.3 I, II 500.4 I, II
High Temp. 501.1 I 501.2 I, II 501.3 I, II 501.4 I, II
Low Temp. 502.1 I 502.2 I, II 502.2 I, II 502.4 I, II
Temp. Shock 503.1 I 503.2 I 503.2 I 503.4 I
Solar Radiation 505.1 I 505.2 I 505.3 I 505.4 I
Rain 506.1 I, II 506.2 I, II 506.3 I, II 506.4 I, II
Humidity 507.1 I, II 507.2 II, III 507.3 II, III 507.4 –
Salt Fog 509.1 I 509.2 I 509.3 I 509.4 –
Dust Blowing 510.1 I 510.2 I 510.3 I 510.4 I
Vibration 514.2 VIII, X 514.3 I 514.4 I 514.5 I
Shock 516.2 I, II, V 516.3 I, IV 516.4 I, IV 516.5 I, IV
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.