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IC-P7A

VHF/UHF Dual Band FM Transceiver

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Specifications

General
Frequency range (Unit: MHz)
Version Tx working range Rx working range
U.S.A 144-148, 430-450*1 0.495-999.990*1*2
Canada 144-148, 430-450*1 0.495-999.990*1
Australia 144-148, 430-450*3 0.495-999.990*3
General

136-173.995, 

400-478.995 *3

 0.495-999.990*3
*1 Guaranteed range, 144–148, 440–450MHz
*2 Cellular blocked
*3 Guaranteed range, 144–148, 430–440MHz
Mode FM, AM*, WFM*
*Rx only
No. of memory channels 1252
(1000 regular, 2 call, 50 scan edges and 200 auto memory write)
Antenna impedance 50Ω (SMA)
Power supply requirement 3.7V DC (with specified battery pack)
Usable temperature range -10°C to +60°C
Frequency stability ±6 ppm (-10°C to +60°C)
Tuning steps (KHz) 5, 6.25, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 200kHz

Current drain (at 3.7 V DC)
Transmit High(VHF/UHF) 1.5/1.5 A typ
  Low(VHF/UHF) 0.4A/0.5A
Receive Max. Audio 80mA
  Stand-by 150mA
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(projections not included)

47 × 81 × 28 mm;

127/32 × 33/16 × 13/32 in 
Weight 160g; 5.6oz (with BP-243 and ANT)
Ext. MIC/SP connector 4-conductor 3.5(d) mm (1/8")/ 2kΩ/ 8Ω
Transmitter

Output power

  VHF

  UHF

 

High 1.5W, Low 0.1 W (approx.)

High 1.0W, Low 0.1 W (approx.) 

Max. frequency deviation ±5.0KHz
Spurious emissions Less than –60 dB
Receiver
Intermediate frequencies

46.35 MHz, 450kHz (AM/FM)

14.85 MHz, 450kHz (WFM)
Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD)

Less than 0.18 µV

(144/430MHz ham band only)

Squelch Sensitivity

Less than 0.18 µV (at threshold;

144/430MHz ham band only)

Selectivity

  AM/FM

 

 

 WFM

 

More than 12 kHz at -6dB

Less than 30 kHz at -60dB

 

More than 150kHz at -10d

Less than 700kHz at -20dB

Spurious rejection ratio More than 40dB

Audio output power

(at 3.7 V DC)

 More than 50mW at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
Sensitivity
FM (at 12dB SINAD)
  30-89.995 MHz Less than 0.45 µV
  90-143.995 MHz Less than 0.2 µV
  144-147.995 MHz Less than 0.18 µV
  350-470 MHz 0.18 µV typ.
   600-939.990 MHz Less than 0.45 µV
  940-999.990 MHz Less than 2.5 µV
WFM (at 12dB SINAD)
  76-107.995 MHz Less than 1.8 µV
   600-799.990 MHz Less than 2.5 µV
AM (at 10dB S/N)
   0.495 - 4.995 MHz Less than 2.2 µV
  5 - 29.995 MHz Less than 1.4 µV
  118 - 136.995 MHz Less than 1.4 µV

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

The IC-P7A has been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.

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 502.3 I, II 502.4 I, II
Temp. Shock 503.1 I 503.2 I 503.3 I 503.4 I
Solar Radiation 505.1 I 505.2 I 505.3 I 505.4 I
Humidity 507.1 I, II 507.2 II, III 507.3 II, III 507.4 –
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.

Supplied Accessories

  • Battery pack, BP-243
  • Battery charger, BC-164
  • AC adapter, BC-145LA/LE/LV*
  • Antenna
  • Hand strap
    *Depending on version