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FRS UHF FM Handheld Transceiver, Yellow

Substituted by IC-4088A

Requires 3 AA alkaline batteries or optional BP-202 Ni-Cd Battery

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Item SKU Number: 008497

Manufacturer Part Number: IC4008A 25, IC 4008A 25, IC-4008A-25

FCA point / Shipped from: USA

Item Details:

ICOM IC-4008A FRS Handheld Radio

Handheld Family Service Radio (FRS) Transceiver

The IC-4008A is a compact, rugged, feature packed FRS radio, easy for the whole family to use

No license required and no fees required.
Legal for on land AND at sea use.
Output power: 0.5 watt (maximum allowed for FRS communications).
Talk range: line of sight, about 2 miles. Results will vary depending upon environment, terrain, etc.
Simple to use: only 5 buttons are needed to control all operations.

General

Number of channels: 14 (simplex; 462.5625 - 467.7125 MHz)
Mode: FM
Frequency stability: 1.7 kHz
Frequency resolution: 12.5 kHz
Power supply requirements (negative ground): 3 x AA (R6) dry, alkaline; or optional BP-202
Current drain: Less than 400 mA
Operating temperature range: +14°F to +122°F
Number of CTCSS frequencies: 38 (67.0 - 250.3 Hz)
Weight (including 3 cells): 7.8 oz.
Output power: Less than 500 mW ERP
External microphone connector: 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm/2.2 k
Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD): Less than 0.2 µV
Audio output power (at 4.5 V DC): More than 100 µV at 10% distortion with an 8 load
External SP connector: 2 conductor 3.5 9d) mm/8
Battery type Battery life
3 alkaline cells approximate 30 hours
Optional BP-202 approximate 6.5 hours
Communication range: Up to 2 miles (in wide open spaces. range will differ depending on operating environment, weather conditions, etc.)
All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Dimensions 2.3 W x 4.5 H x 1.1 D in -- Weight 7.8 oz

Options

BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-89 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER Rapidly charges installed Ni-Cd battery cell assembly, BP-202. Both AC and DC can be used to power the charger. Charging time: 75 to 85 minutes
BC-119L DESKTOP CHARGER SET Consists of BC-119 and AD-89, all in one package
BC-202 Ni-Cd BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLY Install into the battery cell space in the transceiver.
HS-85 HEADSET For hands free operation. Includes VOX (voice activation), PTT (push to talk) and "one touch" PTT with a time-out timer
HM-46 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Compact and lightweight. Equipped with an earphone jack and a transmit indicator
HM-54 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Durable, full sized speaker-microphone
HM-75A SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Allows you to remotely select operating channels, etc.
BC-121N DESKTOP MULTICHARGER Allows for charging of six IC-4008A simultaneously. Six AD89 adapters required, adapters must be purchased separately.

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