IC-T8A - 6m/2m/440 MHz Triband Handheld Transceiver

Quick Specs
6 meter/2 meter/440 MHz triband handheld transceiver
RX: 50-54 MHz, 118-174 MHz, 400-470 MHz
TX: 50-54 MHz, 144-148 MHz, 440-450 MHz
Modes: FM, (AM receive only 118-136 MHz airband)
Receiver sensitivity: 0.16 µV (FM, 12 dB SINAD)
CTCSS encode and decode standard

GENERAL

• Frequency coverage (Unit: MHz)

  	6 meter	2 meter	440 MHz
  U.S.A.	50 - 54	Tx:144-148 Rx: 118-174*1	Tx:440-450 Rx: 400-470*2
  Europe	50 - 52 (Rx only)	144-146	430-440
  Asia	50 - 54	Tx: 144-148 Rx: 118-174*1	430-440
  Italy	50 - 52 (Rx only)	Tx; 144-148 Rx: 136-174*1	Tx: 430-440 Rx:400-470*3
  *1 Guaranteed 144-148; *2Guaranteed 440-450; *3Guaranteed 430-440

• Mode: FM, WFM (Rx only), AM (118-136, Rx only)
• Acceptable power supply : 4.5 to 16 V DC (negative ground)
• Number of memory channels: 123 plus 1 call for each band
• Operating temperature range (transceiver only): -10°C to +60°C; (+14°F to +140°F)
• Operating temperature range (with Ni-MH battery): 0°C to +50°C; (+32°F to +122°F)
• Frequency stability: ± 5 ppm (0°C to +50°C;)
• Current drain (at 13.8 V DC):
  • Tx:
    • at 5 W: 1.4 A (typical)
    • at 0.5 W: 0.6 A (typical)
  • Rx:
    • max audio: 200 mA (typical)
    • standby: 70 mA (typical)
    • power saved: 30 mA (typical/1:8)
• Antenna connector: SMA (50 ohms)
• Dimensions (w/BP-198/199):
  • 58(W) x 107(H) x 28.5(D)mm
  • 2.3(W) x 4.2(H) x 1.125(D)in
• Weight (with BP-199): 280g (9.9oz)

Transmitter

• Output power (at 13.5 V DC): 5 W or 0.5W
• Modulation : variable reactance frequency modulation
• Max. frequency deviation : ± 5.0 kHz
• Spurious emissions : Less than -60 dB
• External mic connector : 3-conductor, 2.5(d) mm (1/10")/ 2 Kohms

Receiver

• Receive system: Double superheterodyne
• Intermediate frequencies(1st/2nd)MHz:
  • 1st:
    • 41.85 MHz
    • 13.35 MHz (WFM)
  • 2nd:
    • 450 kHz
• Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD):
  • Less than 0.18µ:V
  • Less than 1.99µ:V (WFM)
• Squelch sensitivity (at threshold):
  • Less than 0.18µ:V
  • Less than 5.6µ:V (WFM)
• Selectivity :
  • Less than 15 kHz/-6 dB
  • More than 30 kHz/-60 dB (WFM)
• Spurious response (except IF and 2nd image frequency):
  • 50, 144 MHz bands: -60 dB (typical)
  • 430/440 MHz bands: -50 dB (typical)
  • -50 dB for all bands at 1/2 IF image frequency
• Audio output power (at 13.8 V DC): 250mW (typical with an 8 ohm load)
• External speaker connector: 3-conductor, 3.5(d) mm (1/8")/ 8 ohm

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

• Battery pack
• Wall charger
• Antenna
• Belt clip

IC-T8A Options

• BATTERY PACKS AND CASE

  BP-197 R6 (AA) batteriesx3

  BP-198 Ni-MH 4.8 V/700 mAh (standard with IC-T8A)

  BP-199 Ni-MH 6.0 V/700 mAh (standard with IC-T8AHP)

  BP-200 9.6 V, 680 mAh

• BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-87 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER Rapidly charges battery packs BP-198, BP-199, BP-173 or BP-200. Cannot be used to charge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH cells in the BP-197. Both AC and DC can be used to power the charger. The AD-87 must be purchased separately. Some BC-119 versions require the AD-88 additionally.
• CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE Allows you to operate the transceiver through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket or 4.5 to 16 V external DC power supply with the CP-12L or OPC-254L, respectively. The connected battery pack is charged simultaneously (12 to 16 V DC required).
• SPEAKER-MICROPHONES

  HM-46 Compact and lightweight. Equipped with an earphone jack.

  HM-54 Durable, full-sized speaker-microphone.

  HM-75A Allows you to remotely select memory channels, operating frequency, etc. Simple remote and normal remote are selectable.

• HS-51 HEADSET Allows you hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT, "one-touch PTT" (TOT).
• SP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear audio in noisy environments.
• BC-110A/D/V WALL CHARGER Regularly charges battery packs. The same as supplied with some versions
• CS-T8 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478 CLONING CABLE
  Provides quick and easy programming of items, including memory channels, memory names and set mode contents, for local repeater frequencies, etc., via a PC
• OPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for handheld-to-handheld data cloning
• LC-147 CARRYING CASE Useable with any battery pack.