Iç-78
HF TRANSCEIVER

Reliable Straight Forward HF Communications

100 W Output Power in a Durable Body
Powerful 100 W output provides the talk power you

need to reach distant locations. Its one-piece,
die-cast aluminum construction provides stability evenat high duty cycles.

 imple Operation with Easy-to-Read LCD
ST he IC-78 is equipped with a large, easy-to-read LCD

screen.A minimum number of buttons and knobs
provide direct function access without the need fora secondary key function.

Prompt Operation with Memory ChannelsO
 perating frequencies can be saved as memory

channels. Each memory channel can be named withup to eight characters in the name.Additionally, youcan enter frequencies directly or use the VFO mode*.

*VFO mode is available, depending on the transceiver version.

Front Mounted SpeakerW ith the speaker facing to the operator, you canclearly hear received audio during operation.
The IC-78 provides more than 2 W audio output.
Received voice can be heard in noisy environments.

And more• Five user selectable IF filter widths• Microphone Compressor increases average talkpower• VOX capability for hands-free operation• RIT, Preamp and Attenuator functions• Noise Blanker function reduces pulse type noise• IF Shift for interference rejection• CW mode and RTTY mode operation• Scan function• Built-in antenna tuner control circuit• Data cloning between transceivers

Iç-78

HF TRANSCEIVER
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESSPECIFICATIONSGENERAL

Frequency
range

DESKTOP MICROPHONES

Receiver0.030 ~ 29.999999 MHz*1

Transmitter

1.600 ~ 29.999999 MHz*2*1 Guaranteed range: 0.5 ~ 29.999999 MHz. *2 Not guaranteed for some frequency bands.

Modes

USB, LSB, CW, RTTY (FSK), AM

Number of memory channels

99 (Duplex) +1 (Call channel)

Frequency stabilityLess than ±200 Hz from 1 min. ~ 60
min. after power ON. Less than ±30Hz/hour at +25˚C (+77˚F) 1 hourlater after power ON. Less than±350 Hz between 0˚C ~ +50˚C(+32˚F ~ +122˚F)

Power supply requirement

13.8 V DC ±15 % (Negative ground)

Current drain(at 13.8 V DC)

Rx Max. audio
Stand byDynamic microphone with PTT
lock switch.

HAND MICROPHONE

EXTERNAL SPEAKERAUTOMATIC TUNING ANTENNA

HM-219SP-41

Same as supplied.

Front mounted headphone jack.

AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNERFOLDED DIPOLE ANTENNA–10˚C ~ +60˚C , +14˚F ~ +140˚F
SO-239 (50 Ω)

Dimensions(Projections not included)

240 (W) × 95 (H) × 239 (D) mm,
9.4 (W) × 3.7 (H) × 9.4 (D) in

Weight (Approximate)

3.8 kg, 8.4 lb

TRANSMITTER

SSB, CW, RTTY 2 ~ 100 W

2 ~ 35 W

AMSpurious emissions

Less than –46 dB below peak output powerCarrier suppression

More than 40 dB

Unwanted sideband

More than 50 dB

Microphone connector

8-pin connector (600 Ω)

RECEIVER

Selectivity

SM-27

Compact, lightweight electric
microphone.

2.0 A
1.3 A

Antenna connector

Sensitivity(10 dB S/N)

SM-30

Dynamic microphone.
Includes [UP] / [DOWN]
switches and low cut function.

Tx Max. power 21.0 A

Operating temperature range

Output power

SM-50

SSB, CW, RTTY

0.16 µV (1.600 ~ 29.999999 MHz)
(0.5 µV at 12 dB SINAD)

AM

13 µV (0.5 ~ 1.599999 MHz)
2 µV (1.600 ~ 29.999999 MHz)

More than 2.1 kHz/–6 dB
SSB, CW, RTTY
Less than 4.5 kHz/–60 dB
AMMore than 6.0 kHz/–6 dBLess than 20 kHz/–40 dB

Spurious and image
rejection ratio

More than 70 dB(1.600 ~ 29.999999 MHz)

Audio output power(at 13.8 V DC)

More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion
with an 8 Ω load

PHONES connector

3-conductor 6.5 (d) mm (1⁄4ʺ)

External speaker connector

2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8ʺ) /8 Ω.3 ft; 80.5 m

ox. 24appr

AT-140

AH-710

AH-740Covers 1.6 ~ 30 MHz with a7 m (23 ft) or longer wire antenna.
AT-130/E is also available.

Covers 1.9 ~ 30 MHz bands.

Covers 2.5 ~ 30 MHz.
OPC-2321 is required.

OTHER OPTIONS・OPC-599

ACC 13 PIN CABLE ADAPTER		

・OPC-2321 CONTROL CABLE FOR AH-740 6 m (19.6 ft)

・MB-23CARRYING HANDLE

・MB-118

MOBILE BRACKET

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

REAR PANEL VIEW

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

Supplied accessories:• Hand microphone• DC power cable• Spare fuses

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