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Icom IC-4E

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur UHF transceiver
Frequency range: Europe
TX: 430-440 MHz
RX: 430-440 MHz
Tuning steps:5 / 10 / 100 KHz
1 MHz
Frequency stability:±2.5 KHz @ -10° to +60°C (14° to 140°F)
Mode:FM
Channels / memory management:None
Repeater shift / offset
depending on version:
-7.6 MHz (General version)
+1.6 MHz (G version)
-1.6 and -4.6 MHz (SM version)
Power supply:7.2-10.8 VDC (Depending on battery pack)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 20-170 mA
TX: 700 mA @ 1.5 W
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):65*165*35 mm (2.56*6.5*1.38"), with BP-3
Weight:470 g (1.04 lb), with BP-3 and supplied antenna
Other features:1750 Hz tone burst




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 21.8 MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:0.5 uV (20 dB noise quieting)
Squelch sensitivity:Less than 0.4 uV (Threshold)
Noise figure:
Selectivity:15 KHz (-6 dB)
30 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:400 mW at ?% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

High
@10.8V
High
@8.4V
Low
70 cm:2.3 W1.5 W150 mW
Modulation system:Variable reactance frequency modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set):±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / TS "Subminijack" (2.5 mm)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1981-1990 (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (3.4 MB)
FM-IF: MC3357
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
BC-16E
BC-16U
BC-17
BC-18
BC-25E
BC-25U
BC-26E
BC-27
BC-35
BC-36
BP-2
BP-3
BP-4
BP-5
BP-5A
BP-8
CP-1
CP-10
CP-11
DC-1
HM-9
HM-46
HM-54
HS-10
HS-10SA
HS-10SB
HS-51
MB-16
MB-16D
OPC-207
Wall charger
Wall charger
Wall charger
Wall charger
Wall charger
Wall charger
Wall charger
Wall charger
Desktop rapid charger
Desktop rapid charger
NiCd battery pack. 7.2 V, 450 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 8.4 V, 270 mAh
Battery case. Six R6 / AA alkaline or NiCd cells
NiCd battery pack. 10.8 V, 450 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 10.8 V, 450 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 8.4 V, 800 mAh
Cigarette lighter cable
Battery separation cable
Cigarett lighter cable with noise filter
DC-DC converter. 12-14 VDC input. 9 VDC output
Speaker-microphone. Round type
Speaker-microphone. Slim type
Speaker-microphone. Heavy duty type
Headset
VOX unit for HS-10
PTT switch box for HS-10
Headset
Mobile bracket
Wall bracket
DC power cable