IC-3230H

ICOM
IC-3230H

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The IC-3230H FM mobile Transceiver boasts 45 Watt output on 144 MHz and 35 Watt on 440 MHz amateur-radio bands. Features: Dual Display, RF Attenuator, 30 Memory Channel, Two Call Channels, Scan Functions, Separate VHF/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-3230H 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°	17.200 MHz (VHF) 30.850 MHz (UHF)
2°	455 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
FM	<0.13 uV (144~148 MHz) <0.13 uV (430~450 MHz)

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	45 / 10 / 1 W
UHF	35 / 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) 4.0A TX (at 1W, VHF) 5.5A TX (at 10W, VHF) 10.5A TX (at 45W, VHF) 4.5A TX (at 1W, UHF) 6.0A TX (at 10W, UHF) 10.5A TX (at 35W, 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(A) and IC-3230(E) are similar mobile transceivers but with lower output power: 25 Watt max on VHF and UHF band.

IC-3230H rear panel and connections :

ICOM IC-3230H rear panel and connections

Reference / Description
19	UHF external speaker jack. 4~8Ω. [430(440) MHz SP]
20	VHF external speaker jack. 4~8Ω. [144 MHz SP]
21	Antenna connector. Connects a 50Ω dual band antenna
22	Power receptacle. [DC13.8V]

IC-3230H price

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Price	Date	Condition
USD 179.95	2022-jan	Second Hand Excellent condition

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