The "Sport" version uses alkaline batteries instead of rechargeable Ni-Cd. Alkaline power works great for people who want a low maintenance, long storage life power supply. The IC-A4 "Sport" comes with an AA Alkaline battery case instead of a Ni-Cd battery. Battery charger is not included.

Specifications

General

• Frequency Range:
• Transmit: 118.00-136.975 MHz
• Receive: 108.00-136.975 MHz
• Mode: 6K00A3E (AM)
• Number of Memory Channels: 19
• Useable Temperature Range: -10 degC to +50 degC; -14 degF to +122 degF
• Frequency stability: +/-10 ppm (-10 degC to +50 degC)
• Power Supply Requirement: 9.6 V DC +/-15% (negative ground)
• Current drain (at 9.6 V DC):
  • Tx: (max power) 0.7A typical
  • Rx (standby): 55 mA typical
  • Rx (max. audio): 230 mA typical
• Antenna Connector: BNC (50)
• Dimensions (projections not included): 58(W) x 140.5(H) x 32.3(D) mm; 2-9/32(W) x 5-17/32(H) x 1-9/32(D) in
• Weight (with battery and antenna): 425 g; 15 oz (approx.)

Transmitter

• Output Power (typical): 3.7 W (PEP); 1.0 W (CW)
• Modulation System: Low level modulation
• Spurious Emissions: Less than -60 dB
• External Microphone Connector: 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm (1/10")/150

Receiver

• Sensitivity (at 6 dB S/N): Less than 1.0 muV
• Squelch Sensitivity: Less than 1.0 muV
• Selectivity: More than 8 kHz/-6 dB; Less than 25 kHz/-60 dB
• Spurious Response Rejection Ratio: More than 60 dB
• Audio Output Power: More than 500 mW at 10% distortion with an 8 load
• External SP Connector: 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8")/8

Supplied Accessories

• Battery Pack (varies with version)
• Wall Charger (varies with version)
• Belt Clip
• Hand strap
• Antenna

Options

BATTERY PACKS AND CASE

• BP-194 BATTERY CASE: R6 (AA) batteries x 8. Ni-Cd cells for this battery case must be purchased separately
• BP-195 BATTERY PACK: 9.6 V, 700 mAh
• BP-196 BATTERY PACK: 9.6 V, 1050 mAh

DESKTOP CHARGERS

• BC-119 + AD-81 DESKTOP CHARGER + ADAPTER: Rapidly charges battery packs. Cannot be used to charge Ni-Cd cells in the BP-194. Both AC and DC can be used to power the charger. The AD-81 is sold separately.
• BC-121 + AD-81 SIX PACK DESKTOP CHARGER + ADAPTER (up to six required): For rapid charging up to 6 battery packs. Cannot be used to charge Ni-Cd cells in the BP-194. Both AC and DC can be used to power the charger. The AD-81s are sold separately.

OTHER CHARGERS

• CP-12/L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER: Allows you to charge the connected battery pack (13.5 to 16 V DC required). For charging ONLY -- the transceiver cannot be simultaneously operated.
• OPC-254/L DC POWER CABLE: Allows you to charge the connected battery pack (13.5 to 16 V DC required). For charging ONLY -- the transceiver cannot be simultaneously operated.
• BC-110 A/D/V WALL CHARGER: Regularly charges battery packs. Same as supplied with some versions.

OTHER OPTIONS

• HM-119 SPEAKER MICROPHONE: Durable and full sized.
• OPC-474CLONING CABLE: Used for handheld to handheld data cloning.
• OPC-752 HEADSET ADAPTER CABLE: Allows you to work with most aviation headsets. Provides a side tone function. This is supplied with some versions.
• MB-68 BELT CLIP: This is supplied with some versions.