Operate with six AA size alkaline batteries with the BP-289 battery case
BNC antenna
121.5 MHz emergency key
Weather channels
Priority watch
VFO scan, memory channel scan, priority scan
ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) for noise reduction
Side tone function
Internal VOX capability
300 memory channels (in 15 memory groups) with 12 character names
8.33 kHz channel spacing
IC-A25C (COM channels)
Frequency range
TX
118.000–136.992 MHz
RX
118.000–136.992 MHz
RX (Weather)
161.650–163.275 MHz
Number of memory channels
300 channels/15 groups
Channel spacing
25/8.33 kHz
Type of emission
6K00A3E, 5K60A3E, 16K0G3E (Weather)
Power supply requirement
7.2 V DC (BP-288), 11.0 V DC (External DC Jack)
Current drain (approximately)
Tx High
Less than 1.8 A
Rx Max. audio/Stand-by
Less than 500 mA/90 mA typ. (GPS, Bluetooth, Light: OFF)
Antenna impedance
50 Ω
Operating temperature range
−10 °C to +60 °C; −14 °F to +140 °F
Dimensions (W × H × D) (Projections not included)
58.9 × 148.4 × 31.8 mm; 2.3 × 5.8 × 1.3 in
Weight (approximately)
340 g; 12.0 oz (with BP-288)
Transmitter
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)
6.0/1.8 W typical (PEP/carrier)
Audio harmonic distortion
Less than 10% (at 60% modulation)
Hum and noise ratio
More than 35 dB
Spurious emissions
More than 46 dB (Except operating frequency ±62.5 kHz in 25 kHz channel spacing.) (Except operating frequency ±20.825 kHz in 8.33 kHz channel spacing.)
Frequency stability
±0.4 kHz
Receiver
Intermediate frequencies
46.35 MHz/450 kHz (1st/2nd)
Sensitivity
NAV/COM (6 dB S/N)
Less than 0 dBμ
WX (12 dB SINAD)
Less than -8 dBμ
Squelch sensitivity (at threshold)
Less than 0 dBμ (AM), Less than -5 dBμ (FM)
Spurious response
More than 60 dB (AM), More than 30 dB (FM)
Hum and noise
More than 35 dB (at 30% modulation)
Audio output power
More than 350 m (8 Ω load/60% modulation at 10% distortion)