IC-F33G / IC-F43G Series VHF and UHF Transceivers - Specifications

Available Versions

IC-F33GS VHF Transceiver without 10-keypad
IC-F33GT VHF Transceiver with 10-keypad
IC-F43GS UHF Transceiver without 10-keypad
IC-F43GT VHF Transceiver with 10-keypad

Frequency range
   IC-F33GT/GS
   IC-F43GT/GS		 : :
136-174MHz
400-470MHz
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 : 50 ohm
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) x 120 (H) x 32.5 (D) mm;
23/32 (W) x 423/32 (H) x 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 (UHF), 4W (VHF)
Max. freq. deviation : ±5kHz (Wide)
±2.5Khz (Narrow)
Frequency Error : ±2.5ppm
Spurious emissions : 80dBtyp. (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") / 2.2k ohm

Receiver
Intermediate freq. : 1st  46.35
2nd  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 8 ohm load)
Ext. speaker connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8") / 8 ohm

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Icom makes rugged products that meet MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards as follows.
 

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.

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