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Icom ID-50A Specifications

GENERAL

Frequency coverage (Unit: MHz) Version Transmit Receiver Broadcast band
ID-50A #15 USA 144~148, 430~450* (A) 108~174, 375~479* (B) 137~174, 375~479* 88.0~108.0
(A) means A band, (B) means B band. Guaranteed Range: * 144~148, 440~450 MHz
Type of emission F2D, F3E, F7W
Mode DV, FM, FM-N, WFM, AM, AM-N
Number of memory channels 500 memory channels, 4 call channels, 25 scan edges, 100 skip channels, 500 broadcast stations, 2500 repeater lists, 300 call signs, and 300 GPS memories
Frequency resolution 5, 6.25, 8.33, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125 and 200 kHz
Operating temperature range –20℃ ~ +60℃, –4°F ~ +140°F
Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm (–20℃ ~ +60℃ on the basis of 25℃)
Antenna impedance 50 Ω (SMA)
Power supply requirement Battery pack 7.4 V DC (with BP-271/BP-272)
Alkaline cells 5.5 V DC (with BP-273)
External DC 10~16 V DC
Current drain (at 7.4 V DC) Tx High Less than 2.5 A
Rx AF Max. Less than 400 mA (FM, FM-N) (8 Ω), Less than 450 mA (DV) (8 Ω)
Dimensions (W×H×D) (projections not included) 58.0 × 111.0 × 27.9 mm, 2.3 × 4.4 × 1.2 in (main unit) 58.0 × 111.0 × 33.0 mm, 2.3 × 4.4 × 1.3 in (with BP-272)
Weight (approx.) 300 g, 10.6 oz (with BP-272 & antenna)

TRANSMITTER

Modulation system DV GMSK reactance modulation
FM, FM-N FM reactance modulation
Output power 5 W, 2.5 W, 1.0 W, 0.5 W, 0.1 W (High, Mid, Low2, Low1, S-low)
Spurious emissions Less than –60 dBc (High, Mid), Less than –13 dBm (Low2, Low1, S-low)
Max. frequency deviation Less than ±5.0/2.5 kHz (FM/FM-N)
Ext. Mic impedance 2.2 kΩ

RECEIVER

Sensitivity DV Less than 0.2 μV (at 1% BER)
FM, FM-N Less than 0.18 μV (at 12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity More than 50 dB (DV, FM-N), More than 55 dB (FM)
Spurious rejection More than 60 dB
Audio output power Internal SP More than 750 mW (8 Ω load)
External SP More than 200 mW (8 Ω load)
Receiver sensitivity (Except amateur bands)
Frequency range (Unit: MHz) FM/FM-N/WFM (12 dB SINAD) AM/AM-N (10 dB S/N)
BC band 88.000~108.000 Less than 1 μV (WFM) -
A band 108.000~136.991 - Less than 1 μV
137.000~142.000 Less than 0.18 μV Less than 1 μV
142.005~148.000 Less than 0.18 μV -
148.005~174.000 Less than 0.32 μV -
375.000~399.995 Less than 0.5 μV -
400.000~479.000 Less than 0.32 μV -
B band 137.000~142.000 Less than 0.18 μV -
142.005~148.000 Less than 0.18 μV -
148.005~174.000 Less than 0.32 μV -
375.000~399.995 Less than 0.5 μV -
400.000~479.000 Less than 0.32 μV -
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

In the Box:

  • ID-50A Radio
  • Battery pack, BP-272
  • Antenna, FA-S270C
  • Belt clip, MB-127
  • Hand strap