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H.M.S. Communications, Inc.
ICOM IC-A23 Specifications
GENERAL
- Frequency Coverage:
- Tx/Rx: 118.000-136.975 MHz
- Rx: 108.000-117.975 MHz (VOR)
- Rx: 161.650-163.275 MHz (weather
channels)
- Mode:
- Tx/Rx: AM (6K00A3E)
- Rx: FM (16K0G3E)
- Channel spacing: 25 kHz
- No. of memory Ch.: 200 (20 Channels X 10
banks)
- Power supply requirement: 9.6 V - 12.0 V DC
(9.6 V standard)
- Current drain (at 13.75 V DC, typical):
- Tx: 1.8 A (at max. power)
- Rx: 500 mA (at max. audio)
- Rx: 70 mA (at stand-by)
- Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to +60°C;
-14°F to +140°F
- Frequency stability: ±17 ppm (-10°C to +60°C)
- Dimensions (projections not included)
- 58(W) x 107(H) x 28.5(D) mm
- 2 9/32(W) x 4 7/32(H) x 1 1/8(D) in
- Weight (with BP-200L and antenna): 340 g; 12
oz
- Antenna connector: BNC type
TRANSMITTER
- Output power (at 9.6 V)
- 5.0 W typ. (PEP)
- 1.5 W typ. (carrier)
- Modulation system: Low level modulation
- Modulation limiting: 70-100%
- AF harmonic distortion: Less than 10% (at
60% mod.)
- Hum and noise ratio: More than 35 dB
- Spurious emissions: Less than -60 dB
- Microphone impedance: 150 ohms
RECEIVER
- Receiving system: Double conversion
super-heterodyne
- Intermediate frequency:
- 1st: 30.05 MHz
- 2nd: 450 kHz
- Sensitivity
- AM: Less than 1.0 µV (at 6 dB S/N)
- FM: Less than 1.0 µV (at 12 dB SINAD)
- Selectivity
- More than 7.5 kHz/-6 dB
- Less than 25 kHz/-60 dB
- Hum and noise ratio: More than 25 dB
- Spurious response rejection ratio: More than
60 dB
- Audio output power (at 9.6 V DC): More than
500 mW with an 8 ohm load
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
- Belt clip
- Wall charger *
- Antenna
- Battery pack *
- Headset adapter *
- Carrying case *
* depending on version
OPTIONS
Battery pack
- BP-200L Ni-MH BATTERY PACK
9.6 V, 760 mAh rechargeable battery pack provides 6 hours of operation (at a
duty cycle of 5:5:90 / Tx:Rx:stand-by). Same as supplied with the
transceiver (not supplied with some versions).
Chargers and cables
- BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER
+ AD-87 desktop charger adapter + AD-88 connection board. For rapid charging
of a battery pack. An AC adaptor and AD-88 may be supplied depending on
version. The Ad-87 is sold separately. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hrs.
- BC-121 MULTI-CHARGER
+ AD-87 desktop charger adapter + AD-88 connection board. For rapid charging
of up to 6 battery packs. Six AD-87's and AD-88's sold separately. Charging
time: 1 to 1.5 hrs.
- BC-124 AC ADAPTER
Used for BC-121. Output voltage/current: 12 V / 7 A
- BC-110A/D/V WALL CHARGER
Regularly charges the BP-200L in approx. 15 hrs. Same as supplied with the
transceiver.
- CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH
NOISE FILTER
For operation and charging with a 12 V cigarette lighter socket.
- OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE
For operation and charging from a DC power supply.
Other
- LC-147 CARRYING CASE
Fits the transceiver with the supplied battery pack
- MB-76 BELT CLIP
Attaches the transceiver to the belt. Same as supplied with the transceiver.
- OPC-967 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE
Allows work with most aviation headsets. Provides the side tone function.
Some versions already contain this as an accessory.
- FA-B02AR ANTENNA
Same as supplied with the transceiver.
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ICOM, Inc. All ICOM radios significantly exceed FCC regulations limiting
spurious emissions. All stated specifications are subject to change without
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