IC-A4 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

GENERAL

  • Frequency Range:
    Transmit: 118.00-136.975 MHz
    Receive: 108.00-136.975 MHz
  • Mode: 6K00A3E (AM)
  • Number of Memory Channels: 19
  • Useable Temperature Range: -10°C to +50°C; -14°F to +122°F
  • Frequency stability: ±10 ppm (-10°C to +50°C)
  • Power Supply Requirement: 9.6 V DC ±15% (negative ground)
  • Current drain (at 9.6 V DC):
    Tx: (max power) 0.7A typical
    Rx (standby): 55 mA typical
    Rx (max. audio): 230 mA typical
  • Antenna Connector: BNC (50)
  • Dimensions (projections not included): 58(W) x 140.5(H) x 32.3(D) mm; 2-9/32(W) x 5-17/32(H) x 1-9/32(D) in
  • Weight (with battery and antenna): 425 g; 15 oz (approx.)

TRANSMITTER

  • Output Power (typical): 3.7 W (PEP); 1.0 W (CW)
  • Modulation System: Low level modulation
  • Spurious Emissions: Less than -60 dB
  • External Microphone Connector: 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm (1/10")/150

RECEIVER

  • Sensitivity (at 6 dB S/N): Less than 1.0 µV
  • Squelch Sensitivity: Less than 1.0 µV
  • Selectivity: More than 8 kHz/-6 dB; Less than 25 kHz/-60 dB
  • Spurious Response Rejection Ratio: More than 60 dB
  • Audio Output Power: More than 500 mW at 10% distortion with an 8 load
  • External SP Connector: 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8")/8

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

  • Battery Pack (varies with version)
  • Wall Charger (varies with version)
  • Belt Clip
  • Handstrap
  • Antenna

OPTIONS

BATTERY PACKS AND CASE

  • BP-194 BATTERY CASE: R6 (AA) batteries x 8. Ni-Cd cells for this battery case must be purchased separately
  • BP-195 BATTERY PACK: 9.6 V, 700 mAh
  • BP-196 BATTERY PACK: 9.6 V, 1050 mAh

DESKTOP CHARGERS

  • BC-119 + AD-81 DESKTOP CHARGER + ADAPTER: Rapidly charges battery packs. Cannot be used to charge Ni-Cd cells in the BP-194. Both AC and DC can be used to power the charger. The AD-81 is sold separately.
  • BC-121 + AD-81 SIX PACK DESKTOP CHARGER + ADAPTER (up to six required): For rapid charging up to 6 battery packs. Cannot be used to charge Ni-Cd cells in the BP-194. Both AC and DC can be used to power the charger. The AD-81s are sold separately.

OTHER CHARGERS

  • CP-12/L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER: Allows you to charge the connected battery pack (13.5 to 16 V DC required). For charging ONLY -- the transceiver cannot be simultaneously operated.
  • OPC-254/L DC POWER CABLE: Allows you to charge the connected battery pack (13.5 to 16 V DC required). For charging ONLY -- the transceiver cannot be simultaneously operated.
  • BC-110 A/D/V WALL CHARGER: Regularly charges battery packs. Same as supplied with some versions.

OTHER OPTIONS

  • HM-119 SPEAKER MICROPHONE: Durable and full sized.
  • OPC-474CLONING CABLE: Used for handheld to handheld data cloning.
  • OPC-752 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE: Allows you to work with most aviation headsets. Provides a side tone function. This is supplied with some versions.
  • MB-68 BELT CLIP: This is supplied with some versions.