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IC-F33G / 43G

VHF / UHF transceiver

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Specifications

General
Frequency range
   IC-F33GT/GS
   IC-F43GT/GS
 
136-174MHz (U.S.A. and General)
400-470MHz (U.S.A. and General)
450-512MHz (U.S.A.)
450-520MHz (General)
Number of channels 256 channels / 16 banks
Channel spacing 12.5kHz / 25kHz, 15kHz / 30kHz
PLL channel step 2.5kHz, 3.125kHz (VHF)
5kHz, 6.25kHz (UHF)
Antenna impedance 50Ω
Usable temperature range

-30°C to +60°C;

-22°F to +140°F

Power supply requirement 7.2V DC
Current drain
(at 7.2V DC; approx.)
Transmit VHF / UHF 1.5A / 1.7A (at 5W/4W)
Receive stand-by 85mA
  rated output 300mA
Dimensions (with BP-23)
(Projections not included)
53 (W) × 120 (H) × 32.5 (D) mm;
23/32 (W) × 423/32 (H) × 19/32 (D) in
Weight (approx.)
(with BP-231 and antenna)
285g; 10.0 oz (VHF)
300g; 10.6 oz (UHF)
Transmitter
Output power 5W (VHF), 4W (UHF)
Max. freq. deviation ±5kHz (Wide)
±2.5Khz (Narrow)
Frequency Error ±2.5ppm
Spurious emissions 80dB typ. (VHF)
70dB typ. (UHF)
Adjacent channel power 70dB (Wide), 60dB (Narrow)
FM Hum and Noise 46dB typ. (Wide)
40dB typ. (Narrow)
Audio harmonic distortion 3% typ. (AF 1kHz, 40% deviation)
Modulation limiting 60-100% of max. deviation
Ext. Microphone connector 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm (1/10") / 2.2kΩ
Receiver

Intermediate freq.

1st

2nd

 
46.35
450kHz
Sensitivity 0.25µV typ. (at 12dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity 0.25µV typ. (at threshold)
Adjacent channel selectivity 75dB typ. (Wide)
65dB typ. (Narrow)
Spurious response 70dB
Intermodulation 74dB typ.
Hum and noise ratio 45dB typ. (Wide)
40dB typ. (Narrow)
Audio output power 500mW (at 5% distortion with an 8Ω load)
Ext. speaker connector 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8") / 8Ω

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and pased the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.

Standard

MIL 810C MIL 810D MIL 810E MIL 810F
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 502.4-3 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
Rain 506.1 II 506.2 II 506.3 II 506.4 III
Humidity 507.1 I, II 507.2 II, III 507.3 II, III 507.4
Salt Fog 509.1 I 509.2 I 509.3 I 509.4
Dust 510.1 I 510.2 I 510.3 I 510.4 I
Vibration 514.2 VII, X 514.3 I 514.4 I 514.4 I
Shock 516.2 I, II, IV 516.3 I, IV 516.4 I, IV 516.5 I, IV

Measurements made in accordance with EIA/TIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied accessories

  • VHF Antenna*
  • UHF Antenna*
  • Belt clip, MB-94
  • Unit cover
  • Battery pack, BP-231

* Antenna may differ according to version

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