HF TRANSCEIVER

IC-78

LAND version

Reliable Long Distance Communications

Reliable Straight Forward HF Communications – Export Only
The IC-78 is a high-performance HF transceiver. Innovative features such as 99 memory channels, high C/N ratio, direct channel entering, data communication capabilities and more, offer easy operation for anyone. All these features come in a compact, rugged package that can be conveniently used in a base station or inside a vehicle.

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Simple Operation with Keypad

A minimum of buttons and knobs provide uperior feature selectability. The 10 keypad allows you to enter an operating frequency or a memory channel number directly. VFO mode is available for continuous frequency operation.

General Coverage Receive

The IC-78 covers 0.03-29.999999 MHz* in SSB, CW, RTTY and AM modes. The 1st receiver mixer provides superior receiver sensitivity, rejecting nearby interfering signals.

* Guaranteed range: 0.5–29.999999 MHz

Front Mounted Loud Speaker

With the speaker facing the operator, audio sounds can be clearly heard without impediment during operation.

Other Features

101 memory channels
VOX (Voice Operated Transmission)
Digital S/RF meter
Band stacking register
IF shift interference rejection
Squelch/RF gain control
Optional automatic antenna tuner, AT-140 available

Frequency range	TX	1.6-29.9999 MHz (Guaranteed : 0.5-29.9999)
Frequency range	RX	0.03-29.9999 MHz
Power supply requirement		13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground)
Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included)		240×95×239 mm 9.4×3.7×9.4 in
Weight (approx.)		3.8 kg; 8.4 lb
Current drain (approx.)	Transmit (High)	20 A typ. at max. power
Current drain (approx.)	Max. audio output	2.0 A
Sensitivity (at 10 dB S/N; 1.8–29.999 MHz)	SSB, CW, RTTY	0.16 μV
Sensitivity (at 10 dB S/N; 1.8–29.999 MHz)	AM	2.0 μV typ
Selectivity	SSB, CW, RTTY	2.1 kHz/-6 dB 4.5 kHz/-60 dB
Selectivity	AM	6.0 kHz/-6 dB 20 kHz/-60 dB
Audio output powe (10% dist/ 4Ω load)		2.0 W (10% dist / 8 Ω load)
RF output power (PEP) (output power differs depending on version)	SSB, CW, RTTY	2-100 W
	AM	2-35 W