IC-2820H

The IC-2820H receives 118-549.995 and 810- 999.990MHz* with dualwatch receiver capability that allows you to receive two bands simultaneously (including within a single band)*. Almost all VHF& UHF communications are available to you!
* See specifications for receive range coverage.

Diversity receive capability

If you have two antennas, diversity receive* capability is useful for mobile operation where the received signal strength changes continuously. Within a single band, the radio compares signal strength from each antenna and chooses the better signal to maintain good sound and receive quality.
* Available on 127, 136, 146, 375, 440, 500MHz bands in FM, FM-N, DV mode only.

50W output power on both VHF and UHF bands

A MOSFET power amplifier provides a powerful 50W on both the 2m and 70cm bands, making this compact rig's signal travel for miles! Output power is selectable in 3 steps.

User-friendly operation

The large 93 × 28 mm (3²¹/₃₂ × 1³/₃₂ in) full dot matrix display presents an easy-to-read graphical interface, viewable over a wide angle. Push the "Function" button to call up the assigned functions menu on the display. In addition, tuning knobs and buttons for each band are arranged side-by-side, providing intuitive operation.

Separate controller from main unit

The controller is separated from the main unit for flexible installation. The controller has magnets on the rear panel, allowing you to attach the controller to the main unit or other metal objects. This makes clean and neat installation easy! A 3.4m separation cable, OPC-1663, and a short cable (10cm), OPC-1712, are included.

522 memory channels

The IC-2820H has a total of 522 memory channels, 500 regular channels, 2 call channels and 20 scan edge channels. Each memory channel stores tone frequency, skip information and so on. The Dynamic Memory Scan (DMS) system divides these memories into 26 groups, A to Z, and provides easy channel selection. Of course, bank scanning is also possible.

Band scope function

The band scope function lets you watch conditions near the receiving frequency and visually assists in finding other stations.

Other features

• ±2.5ppm high frequency stability with TCXO unit
• Green to amber variable display background color
  
• 104 × 2 DTCS/50 CTCSS tone squelch operation
• Max. 45 channel/sec. high speed scan capability in programmed scanning mode
• 9600bps packet terminal, mini DIN (6-pin) connector
• Long or short squelch delay
• Automatic attenuator
• FM narrow capability
• Sub-band auto mute function
• 16 DTMF memory channels (24 digits)
• DTMF pager and code squelch function
• Auto power off
• Auto repeater function (USA version only)
• DTMF remote control function (USA version only)
• Weather channel with weather alert function (USA and EXP versions only)

Mode	FM, AM (Receive only), DV (With UT-123)
Number of channels	522 (Including 2 call and 20 scan edges)
Antenna connector	SO-239 (50) × 2 (Tx/Rx and Diversity)
Power supply	13.8V DC ±15%
Usable Temp. range	10°C to +60°C; +14°F to +140°F
Frequency stability	±2.5ppm (10°C to +60°C on the basis of 25°C)
Tuning steps	5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50kHz
Current drain Tx Rx	(at 13.8V DC, approx. ) At high (50W) 13A Standby 1.2A Max. audio 1.8A
Dimensions Main Unit Controller	(projections not included; W×H×D) 150×40×187.7mm; 52932×1916×71332 in 150×58×31.5mm; 52932×2932×114 in
Weight (approx.) Main Unit Controller	1.5kg; 3.3lb 210g; 7.4oz (with OPC-1712)

Transmitter
Output power	50W, 15W approx., 5W approx.
Max. frequency deviation	±5.0/2.5kHz (Wide/narrow)
Spurious emissions	Less than 60dB
Microphone impedance	600 (8-pin modular jack)

Receiver
Intermediate frequency Left side receiver Right side receiver	38.85MHz/450kHz (1st/2nd) 46.35MHz/450kHz (1st/2nd)
Sensitivity (Ham bands only) FM (12dB SINAD) DV (BER 1% with UT-123)	Less than 0.18V Less than 0.35V
Squelch sensitivity	Less than 0.13V (at threshold)
Selectivity FM (Wide/narrow) DV (With UT-123)	More than 10/6kHz at 6dB Less than 30/20kHz at 60dB More than 50dB
Spurious and image rejection Left side receiver Right side receiver	More than 60/55dB (VHF/UHF) More than 60/60dB (VHF/UHF)
Audio output (at 13.8V DC)	More than 2.4W at 10% distortion with an 8 load
Ext. speaker connector	2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (18)/8
Receiver sensitivity FM (12dB SINAD) AM (10dB S/N)	(Less than; not guaranteed, for your reference only) 118159.995MHz* 0.32V 160179.995MHz 0.56V 180219.995MHz 0.56V 220224.995MHz 0.56V 225349.995MHz 0.56V 350359.995MHz 0.56V 360374.995MHz 0.56V 375399.995MHz 0.56V 400499.995MHz* 0.32V 500549.995MHz 0.56V 810879.990MHz 0.79V (1.4V for USA version) 880999.990MHz 1.8V (3.2V for USA version) * Except ham bands 118159.995MHz 1.0V 220224.995MHz 1.8V 225349.995MHz 18V 350359.995MHz 1.8V 360374.995MHz 18V 375399.995MHz 1.8V

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

Supplied Accessories

• Hand microphone, HM-133
• Controller cable, OPC-1712 (10 cm; 3.9 in)
• Separation cable, OPC-1663 (3.4 m; 11.2 ft)
• DC power cable, OPC-1132
• Mounting bracket kit
• Microphone connector plate
• Remote controller bracket
• Microphone hanger
• Spare fuse

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