IC-215 mobile 2m FM rig



Specifications

GENERAL:

Number of semi-ConductorsTransistors 36
FET 3
IC 3(2)
Diodes 51
Frequency Coverage144~146 MHz (146~148 MHz)
Antenna Impedance50 ohms unbalanced
Power Supply RequirementsDC 13.8V +/- 15% Negative Ground 800mA max
Current Drain, Transmitting:HI: approx 750 mA
LOW: approx. 350 mA
Current Drain, Receiving:At max audio approx. 270mA
Squelched approx. 55 mA
Current Drain, Dial Light:Approx. 40 mA increase
Dimensions183 mm(H) x 61 mm(W) x 162 mm(D)
Net Weight2.0 KGs including batteries.

TRANSMISSION:

Transmitting Frequency15 channels in 144 MHz band
EmissionF3
Transmission PowerHI :3W
LOW : 0.5W
Max. Frequency Deviation5 KHz
Modulation SystemVariable reactance phase modulation
Multiplication8 Times
Spurious Emission-60 dB below carrier
MicrophoneImpedance: 600 ohms.
Input level: 10 mV typical
Dynamic or optional Electret condenser microphone

RECEPTlON:

Receiving Frequency15 channels in the 144MHz band
Modulation Acceptance16 F3
Receiving SystemDouble super heterodyne
Intermediate FrequencyFirst IF 10.7 MHz
Second IF 455 KHz
SensitivityLess than 0.5 uV for 20 dB Noise quieting
Better than 30dB S+N+D/N+D at 1 uV
Squelch SensitivityLess than 0.3 uV
Spurious Response Rejection RatioMore than 60 dB
Selectivity+/- 7.5 KHz At the -6dB point
+/- 15 KHz At the -60dB point
Audio OutputMore than 1W
Audio Output Impedance8 ohms
Note: ( ) Values for USA version

My experience

This is one of the most enjoyable rigs I have posessed. It is like tailor-made for in-car mobile operation. It mounts vertical which is ideal for a car as most horisontal spaces are occupied by control panels, stereo-systems, ash trays etc. It is very easy to operate as there are very few buttons, and each has only one function. It is also easy to read the state of the rig.

With only 3 to 4 Watts of output power an external aerial is recommended. I had crystals for all the repeater channels as well as a few carefully selected simplex channels installed.

Unfortunately my rig was stolen and I still miss the butiful simplicity of it.