IC-3230 A/E

ICOM
IC-3230 A/E

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The IC-3230 dual band FM mobile Transceiver boasts 25 Watt output on VHF and UHF amateur-radio frequencies. Features: Dual Display, RF Attenuator, 30 Memory Channel, 2 Call Channels, 3 Scan Functions, Separate V/UHF Volume and Squelch controls, DTMF Up-Down hand Microphone, Illuminated Switches, Lock function. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1992.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-3230 A/E specifications

General

Frequency coverage [1]
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [2] 400.0000 ~ 479.0000 MHz [3]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 KHz 1 / 10 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	<0.16 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.16 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	>15 kHz (-6 dB) <30 kHz (-60 dB)
RF attenuator
20 dB
Spurious rejection
>60 dB
Frequency stability
±10 ppm max
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	17.20 MHz (VHF) 30.85 MHz (UHF)
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
FM	<0.13 uV (144~148 MHz) <0.13 uV (430~450 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	25 / 10 / 1 W
UHF	25 / 10 / 1 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 KHz
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
15 regular memories (VHF) 15 regular memories (UHF) 2 call memories 2 scan edges
Display
sub-1 KHz frequency resolution 14-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
1750Hz tone [4] CTCSS sub-tones [5] DTMF
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
1.2A RX (squelched) 1.8A RX (max audio) 2.5A TX (at 1W, VHF) 4.5A TX (at 10W, VHF) 7.0A TX (at 25W, VHF) 3.0A TX (at 1W, UHF) 5.0A TX (at 10W, UHF) 8.0A TX (at 25W, UHF)
Audio power
2.4 W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm (4~8Ω external speakers)
Connections
Jack 8-pin (mic)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
140 (W) x 40 (H) x 165 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
1.25 kg

Guaranteed range 144~148 and 430~450 MHz.
Australia version frequency coverage 144~148 MHz.
USA version frequency coverage 440~450 MHz, Europe/Asia/Australia versions frequency coverage 430~440 MHz.
Using HM-56/A microphone.
With UT-67 optional tone squelch unit.

IC-3230 series :

The ICOM IC-3230(H) mobile transceiver is a similar rig but offering higher output power, on VHF 144 MHz output is 45 Watt max and on UHF 440 MHz output is 35 Watt max.

IC-3230 A/E optional unit installation :

There are 3 types of optional internal units available. UT-55: DTMF encoder/decoder unit. Allows you to operate the pager and code squelch function. Necessary for an optional Mic DTMF remote and/or an external DTMF remote. UT-66: Voice synthesizer unit. Announces the operating band frequency in english or japanese. UT-67: Tone squelch unit. Allows you to operate a repeater that requires a subaudible tone for access, the pocket beep function or the tone squelch function.

ICOM IC-3230 A/E optional unit installation

For installation, proceed as follow. Unscrew the 6 screws then remove the top cover as show in the figure 1. Install the optional unit as show in the figure 2. For the USA version, replace the UT-67 with the built-in TONE UNIT. Replace the top cover and screws.

IC-3230 A/E price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC3230 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 107.00	2022-apr	Second Hand Looks good and sounds great. Comes with tone board, mounting bracket, power cable

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