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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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