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H.M.S. Communications, Inc.
IC-F3 & IC-F4
 
IC-F3 & IC-F4 SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
  - Frequency coverage (Varies according to version) (Mhz)
 
    
      
        
          | IC-F3 | 
          136.000 -150.000 
            146.000 - 174.000 | 
         
        
          |   | 
            | 
         
        
          | IC-F4 | 
          400.000 - 430.000 
            440.000 - 470.000 | 
         
      
     
   - Mode: 16KOF3E (25 kHz type) 8KOF3E (12.5 kHz type)
  
 - Number of channels: 32 (16 channels x 2 banks)
  
 - Power supply requirement: 9.6 V DC (negative ground)
  
 - Current drain
 
    
      
        
          | Tx | 
          High Power | 
          2.0 A | 
         
        
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          Low power | 
          1.0 A | 
         
        
          | Rx | 
          Rated audio | 
          300 mA | 
         
        
          |   | 
          Standby | 
          60 mA | 
         
      
     
   - Frequency stability:
    
      - ± 0.0005% (EIA)
      
 - ± 1500 Hz (ETS/CEPT)
 
     
   - Usable temperature range:
    
      - +14°F to +140°F (EIA)
      
 - -10°C to +55°C (ETS/CEPT)
 
     
   - Dimensions (proj. not included):
    
      - 57(W) x 140(H) x 37(D) mm
      
 - 2(W) x 5(H) x 1 15/32 (D) in
 
     
   - Weight (with antenna and battery): 390 g (13.8 oz)
 
 
 
Transmitter
  - Output power: (at 9.6 V DC)
    
      
        
          | IC-F3 | 
          5 W or 1 W | 
         
        
          | IC-F4 | 
          4 W or 1 W | 
         
      
     
   - Modulation system: Variable reactance frequency modulation
  
 - Max. frequency deviation:
    
      - +/- 5.0 kHz (25 kHz type)
      
 - +/- 2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz type)
 
     
   - Spurious emissions:
    
      70 dB typical (EIA)
      - 0.25 MW (ETS/CEPT)
 
     
   - Adjacent channel power:
    
      - 70 dB (25 kHz type)
      
 - 60 dB (12.5 kHz type)
 
     
   - External mic. connector:
    
      - 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm
      
 - (1/10")/2 k ohms
 
     
   
 
Measurements made in accordance with EIA/TIA-152-C, 204D, 603 or
ETS-300-086 or CEPT T/R 24. 
  
Receiver
  - Receive system: Double-conversion superheterodyne
  
 - Intermed. freq. (F3/F4)
 
    
      
        
          | 1st | 
          31.05/46.35 MHz | 
         
        
          | 2nd | 
          450 kHz | 
         
      
     
   - Sensitivity (typ.; F3/F4)
 
    
      
        
          | for 12 dB SINAD | 
          0.25/0.3 µV | 
         
        
          | EMF: for 20 dB SINAD | 
          0.63/0.79 µV | 
         
      
     
   - Squelch sensitivity (typ.; F3/F4) : 0.25/0.3 mV (at threshold)
  
 - Adjacent channel selectivity: 70 dB (25 kHz type) 60dB (12.5 kHz type)
  
 - Spurious response rejection: 70 dB
  
 - Intermodulation rejection: 65 dB
  
 - Audio output power (at 9.6 V DC): 300 mW (typical at5% distortion with an
    8 ohm load)
  
 - External speaker connector: 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8")/8 ohm
 
 
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
obligation. 
  
OPTIONS
  - BC-110A/D/V WALL CHARGER
 
    Regularly charges the connected battery pack.
   - BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-81 CHARGER
    ADAPTER
 
    For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the
    charger. Charging time: 1 to 1.5 hrs.
   - BC-121 MULTI-CHARGER + AD-81 CHARGER
    ADAPTER
 
    For rapid charging up to 6 battery packs simultaneously. An AC adapter may
    be supplied depending on version. Six AD-81Ìs are necessary. Charging time:
    1 to 1.5 hrs.
   - BP-194 BATTERY CASE
 
    Battery case for AA(R6) x 8 batteries.
   - BP-195/BP-196 BATTERY PACKS
 
    BP-195: 9.6 V/700mAh; BP-196: 9.6 V/1050 mAh
   - HM-46 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
 
    Slim dimensions. Equipped with an earphone jack and a transmit indicator.
   - HM-54 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
 
    For operation while conveniently hanging the transceiver from you belt, etc.
    Max. input power: 5 W.
   - HM-75A SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
 
    Allows you to remotely select operating channels, etc.
   - HS-51 HEADSET
 
    For hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT and "one-touch" PTT
    with a time-out timer.
   - OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE
 
    Allows you to charge a battery pack connected to the transceiver via a DC
    power source (13.5 to 16 V DC). For charging only the transceiver cannot be
    simultaneously operated.
   - OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
 
    Used for radio-to-radio data cloning.
   - SP-13 EARPHONE
 
    Provides clear audio in noisy environments.
   - UT-80 2-TONE UNIT
 
    Provides the transceiver with 2-tone decode capability.
   - UT-96 5-TONE UNIT
 
    Provides the transceiver with 5-tone encode/decode capabilities. 
 
 
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ICOM, Inc. All ICOM radios significantly exceed FCC regulations limiting
spurious emissions. All stated specifications are subject to change without
notice or obligation.  |