IC-R20 Specifications

IC-R20 - Specifications

GENERAL

• Frequency range 0.150-1304.999, 1305.000-3304.999MHz
Dualwatch VFO A: 0.150-469.999MHz (LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, WFM modes)
Dualwatch VFO B: 118-174.999, 330?1304.999MHz (AM, FM, WFM modes)

• Mode: LSB*, USB*, CW*, AM, FM, WFM (* 0.150-469.999MHz)
• No. of memory channels: 1250 (1000 regular, 50 scan edges and 200 auto memory write)
• Tuning steps: 0.01, 0.1, 5, 6.25, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100kHz
(* Selectable depending on operating bands.)
• Antenna impedance: 50 ohm BNC
• Battery requirement: BP-206 or 3xAA(R6) alkaline cells
• External power supply: 6.0V DC ą5% (with BC-149A/D, CP-18A/E)
• Current drain (at 3.7V DC), (Single receive, IC rec. OFF):
Rated audio - 150mA typ. (Backlight off)
Standby - 100mA typ. (Backlight off)
Power save - 35mA typ. (duty=1:4)
• Operating temperature range: -10°C to +60°C; +14°F to +140°F
• Dimensions (With BP-206) (projections not included):
60(W) x 142(H) x 34.8(D)mm; 2³/₈(W) x 5¹⁹/₃₂(H) x 1³/₈(D) in.
• Weight (approx.) : 320g; 11.3oz (With antenna and BP-206)

RECEIVER

• Receiver system: Triple conversion superheterodyne + down converter
• Intermediate frequencies: 1st 266.7MHz, 429.1MHz, 2nd 19.65MHz, 3rd 450kHz

• Sensitivity (except spurious points; single receive):

  FM(12dB SINAD)
    1.620 - 4.999MHz    0.56µV
    5.000 - 221.999MHz    0.4µV
    330.000 - 832.999MHz    0.56µV
    833.000 - 1304.999MHz    0.71µV
    1330.000 - 2304.999MHz    5.6µV
    2330.000 - 2999.999MHz    18µV

  WFM(12dB SINAD)
    76.000 - 108.000MHz    1.8µV
    175.000 - 221.999MHz    1.8µV
    470.000 - 769.999MHz    2.5µV

  AM(10dB S/N)
    0.495 - 4.999MHz    2.2µV
    5.000 - 29.999MHz    1.4µV
    118.000 - 135.999MHz    1.4µV

  SSB, CW(10dB S/N)
    0.495 - 4.999MHz    0.4µV
    5.000 - 29.999MHz    0.25µV
    50.000 - 53.999MHz     0.25µV
    118.000 - 146.999MHz    0.25µV
    330.000 - 469.999MHz    0.32µV

SSB, CW AM, FM WFM
• Selectivity: More than 1.8kHz/-6dB
More than 12kHz/-6dB, Less than 30kHz/-60dB
More than 150kHz/-6dB

• Audio output power (at 3.7V DC): 0.1W typ. at 10% distortion with an 8 ohm load
• External SP connector: 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (¹/₈")/8 ohm

OPTIONS

BP-206 Li-Ion Battery Cell Assembly
3.7V/1650mAh Lithium Ion battery pack.

BC-149A/D Wall Charger
6V DC, 1A output AC adapter.

BC-156 Desktop Charger
Rapidly charges the BP-206 in 2.5 hours (approx.).
AC adapter, BC-123A/E supplied with the charger.

CP-18A/E Cigarette Lighter Cable
6V DC, 2A output from 12V cigarette lighter socket.

CT-17 CI-V Level Converter
For receiver remote control from a PC.

CS-R20 Cloning Software (With USB cable)
Use a PC to easily edit stored memory channels, recorded contents and receiver settings.
(Microsoft® Windows® 98/Me/XP/2000)

LC-158 Carrying Case
Helps protect the receiver from scratches, etc.

MB-86 Swivel Belt Clip
A fast and easy way to remove the receiver from your belt.

MB-98 Belt Clip
Alligator type. Same as supplied.

SP-13 Earphone