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Icom IC-W32E

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range: Europe
TX: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz
RX: 108-950 MHz
Tuning steps:5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 KHz
Frequency stability:±5 ppm @ 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Mode:TX: FM
RX: AM / FM
Channels / memory management: 100 regular
5 scan edge pairs
1+1 call
Repeater shift / offset:Programmable
Power supply:4.5-7.2 V (Depending on battery pack)
or 4.5-16 VDC external
Current drain / power consumption:RX: 40-210 mA
TX: Max 1.6 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50 ohm / BNC
Dimensions (W*H*D):57*137*33 mm (2.24*5.39*1.3")
Weight:450 g (15.87 oz)
Other features:CTCSS/PL. PC programmable. Twin RX.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
1st IF: 30.85 MHz (VHF) - 46.05 MHz (UHF)
2nd IF: 450 KHz
Sensitivity:0.16 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity:Less than 0.16 uV (Threshold)
Noise figure:
Selectivity:15 KHz (-6 dB)
30 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:180 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:TRS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power:

High
@13.5V
Low
2 m:5 W500 mW
70 cm:5 W500 mW
Modulation system:Variable reactance frequency modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set:±5 KHz
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:? ohm / TRS "Subminijack" (2.5 mm)
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1996-2005 (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents: User manual (720 KB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
AD-51
BC-110A
BC-110D
BC-110V
BC-119
BP-170
BP-171
BP-172
BP-173
BP-180
CP-12/L
CS-W32
HM-46
HM-54
HM-75A
LC-128
MB-30
OPC-254/L
OPC-474
SP-13
Battery pack adapter, for BC-79
Wall charger.
Wall charger.
Wall charger.
Desktop charger
Battery case. Four LR6 / AA batteries
NiCd battery pack. 4.8 V, 700 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 4.8 V, 950 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 9.6 V, 650 mAh
NiCd battery pack. 7.2 V, 600 mAh
Cigarette lighter cable with filter
Cloning software
Speaker-microphone
Speaker-microphone
Speaker-microphone
Carrying case
Mounting bracket
DC power cable
Cloning cable
Earphone