Icom IC-92AD

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Rugged Submersible Protection

The IC-92AD and HM-175GPS have superior waterproof protection and is equivalent to IPX7 (1m depth of underwater for 30 minutes). The aluminum diecast chassis and gasketsealed housing provide performance you can count on in harsh outdoor environments; when hiking, mountain biking, touring and for alpine activities.

Optional GPS Speaker-microphone

Used with the GPS speaker-microphone, HM-175GPS, the IC-92AD shows your position data on the display and offers automatic position reporting in DV mode. The IC-92AD shows the direction to a received D-STAR station or to a memory stored with a compass-like display pointer. In addition, the GPS-A mode assists in easy D-PRS system operation.

Wideband receiver with dualwatch capability

The IC-92AD has dualwatch receiver capability, allowing you to receive* on two bands simultaneously (including the same band). By pushing and holding the [Main/Dual] button, you can easily turn dualwatch on and off, while a single press toggles the active VFO channels (A band/B band).
* See specifications for receive range coverage.

5 Watts (typical) output

Icom’s original wideband PA circuit and supplied lithium-ion battery pack provides 5W (typ.) output power on both VHF and UHF bands. The supplied BP-256 provides up to 6/5.5 hours* of operating time. When you don’t need full power operation, you can reduce output power to 2.5/0.5/0.1W (typ.) to reduce battery consumption.

Output power	High (5W typ.)	Mid (2.5W typ.)	Low (0.5W typ.)	S-low (0.1W typ.)
VHF	6 hrs.	8.5 hrs.	14.5 hrs.	19 hrs.
UHF	5.5 hrs.	7.5 hrs.	14.5 hrs.	19 hrs.

* VHF / UHF single mode, Tx hight: Rx: Stand-by duty ratio= 1: 1: 8

Simple bandscope

Simple bandscope spectrum activity is displayed on the screen and audio is heard while sweeping. The bandscope is useful for finding new or interfering signals.

Built-in voice recorder function

The built-in voice recorder* records an incoming call for up to 30-seconds (approx.), (or 15 sec. × 2 tracks, 10 sec. × 3 tracks). For automated outgoing calls, you can pre-record up to 10 seconds of your callsign and/or CQ message in the IC-92ADs voice memory.
* Available in DV mode only

Large dot-matrix Display

Using a large full dot-matrix display (37.8×20 mm; 1¹⁄₂×2⁵⁄₃₂ in), the IC-92AD clearly shows two-line frequency settings, alphanumeric channel name, bandscope, received message and position information, etc. You can change the display setting to show frequency or memory name in the center of the display. In addition, automatic LCD and keypad backlighting provides bright illumination for night time operation.

One touch reply button

The one-touch reply [CALL RX->CS] button memorizes the received callsign(s) with a single touch. This function allows you to respond to the calling station without hassle. In addition, up to 20 received callsigns are stored in a received call history.

Keypad navigation

The four cursor direction buttons on the keypad give you quick and intuitive access to many settings. The dual volume/channel knob provides convenient channel selection and volume control.

Optional PC remote control capability

When connected to a PC via RS-232C, most functions of the IC-92AD can be controlled from the PC with the optional RS-92 software. In DV mode operation, you can send and receive short messages of 20 characters (max.) on the PC.

Other features

• Total of 1304 memory channels
• External DC power jack (1016V DC acceptable)
• 10 channel DTMF memory (16-digit)
• Squelch disable function to monitor a weak signal
• Built-in CTCSS/DTCS tone encoder and decoder (FM mode)
• Auto power save, power off and power on
• 26 memory banks with selected bank and bank link scanning
• 10dB (approx) built-in attenuator
• Automatic repeater function*
• Weather channel with weather alert*
  * USA and Canada versions only

Memory channels	1304 channels (including 100 program scan edges and 4 call channels)
Useable temp. range	–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F
Frequency stability	±2.5ppm (–20°C to +60°C)
Tuning steps (kHz)	5*, 6.25*, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125, 200 * Not available on all bands or modes.
Power supply External DC power	7.4V DC (with BP-217)   10–16V DC
Digital Tx speed	4.8kbps
Voice coding speed	2.4kbps
Current drain (at 7.4V DC) Tx Rx High (VHF/UHF)   FM (Single) FM/FM (Dual) FM/DV (Dual) DV (Single)	1.8/2.1A typ Power save(Duty= 1:4)/ Rated output/Stand-by 38mA/150mA/65mA typ 43mA/180mA/90mA typ 50mA/220mA/130mA typ 47mA/200mA/110mA typ
Antenna impedance	50Ω (SMA)
Dimensions(W×H×D)	59×112×34.2 mm; 25⁄16 × 413⁄32 × 111⁄32 in.
Weight (approx.)	325g; 11.5oz (with antenna and BP-256)

Transmitter
Output power	High 5W typ. Mid 2.5W typ.  Low 0.5W typ. S-low 0.1W typ.
Spurious emissions	Less than –60dBc (High, Mid)
Max. freq. deviation	±5.0/2.5 kHz (FM Wide/narrow)

Receiver
Ext. MIC impedance	2kΩ
Intermediate frequency A band (1st/2nd) WFM (1st/2nd/3rd) B band (1st/2nd)	61.65 MHz/450 kHz (Except WFM) 59.25 MHz/13.35 MHz/1.95 MHz 46.35 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity (typical)	FM (at 12dB SINAD, 3.5kHz DEV)   1.625–29.995 MHz 0.4μV 30.000–75.995 MHz 0.25μV 76.000–117.995 MHz 0.25μV 118.000–173.995 MHz 0.18μV 174.000–259.995 MHz 0.32μV 260.000–349.995 MHz 0.32μV 350.000–469.995 MHz 0.32μV 600.000–999.995 MHz 0.56μV   WFM (at 12dB SINAD, 52.5 kHz DEV)   76.000–108.000 MHz 1μV 175.000–221.995 MHz 1.8μV 470.000–770.000 MHz 3.2μV   AM (at 10dB S/N, 30% Mod.)   0.495– 4.995 MHz 1.3μV 5.000– 29.995 MHz 0.56μV 118.000–136.995 MHz 0.5μV 222.000–246.995 MHz 0.79μV 247.000–329.995 MHz 1μV   DV (at BER 1%, 4.8kbps)   VHF (Ham band) 0.22μV UHF (Ham band) 0.22μV
Selectivity AM/FM Wide FM-Narrow, DV WFM	More than 50dB More than 45dB More than 300kHz/–3dB Less than 700kHz/–20dB
Spurious and image rejection VHF (Ham band) UHF (Ham band)	More than 60dB More than 50dB (IF; more than 60dB)
Spurious radiation	Less than –57dBm
Audio output power (7.4V DC)	More than 200mW typ. at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
Ext. speaker impedance	8Ω

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied accessories

• Battery pack (BP-256)
• Wall charger* (BC-167A/D)
• Antenna (FA-S270C)
• Belt clip (MB-111)
• Hand strap
  *depending on