ICOM IC-91A, IC-91AD brochure

Wide band receiver with dualwatch capability

External DC power jack

The IC-91A has dualwatch receiver capability, allowing
you to receive* two bands simultaneously (including same
band). By pushing and holding the [Main/Dual] button, you
can easily turn dualwatch on and off while a press of the
button allows you to toggle the active VFO channels.

*See specications for receive range coverage.

Large dot-matrix LCD

Using a large full dot-matrix LCD (37.8x20mm; 1

the IC-91A clearly shows two-line frequency settings,

alphanumeric channel name, bandscope, etc. You can
choose large or small font size in the setting mode. In
addition, automatic LCD and keypad backlighting provides
bright illumination for night time operation.

1/2x25

/32 in),

Simple bandscope

Spectrum activity is displayed on the screen and audio is
heard while sweeping the range. It is useful for nding new
or interfering signals.

5 Watts (typical) output

Icom’s original wideband PA circuit
and supplied lithium-ion battery
pack provides 5W (typ.) output. The
supplied BP-217 provides up to 5/4.5
hours* of operating time and greatly
reduces both the size and weight
needed to obtain full output power.

*VHF/UHF single mode, Tx high: Rx:
Stand-by duty ratio= 1: 1: 8

Keypad navigation

The 4 cursor direction buttons on the
keypad gives you quick and intuitive
access to many settings. The twin
volume/channel knob provides
convenient channel/volume setting.

An external DC power jack allows for operation with an external
DC power supply (10-16V DC). When used with CP-19R or
OPC-254L, simultaneous operation during charging is possible.

Data

DC-IN

Built in CTCSS/DTCS encoder and decoder

CTCSS and DTCS tones are sued for accessing a repeater or
for tone squelch operation. The pocket beep alerts you with a
beep sound when the transceiver receives a preset tone.

Other features

• Squelch release function to monitor a weak signal

• Water-resistant construction, equivalent to IPX4

• Auto power save, power off and power on

• 26 memory banks with selected bank and bank link
scanning

• 10 channel DTMF memory (16-digit)

• 10dB (approx) built-in attenuator

• Total of 1304 memory channels

• Automatic repeater function*

• Weather channel with weather alert*

(*USA version only)

Advanced digital Technology in your hand now!

• D-STAR DV mode available

(Digital Voice + data)

• One touch reply button

• Built-in voice recorder and auto reply function

• Optional PC remote capability

• Position information exchange

• DX communication over the D-STAR system

VHF/UHF DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

• Frequency coverage and Mode : (Unit: MHz)

Version

Transmit

Receive

IC-91AD/A

IC-91AD/A

*1 Guaranteed range, 144–148, 440–450MHz. *3 Cellular blocked.
*
*

144–148,
420–450

U.S.A.

IC-91A

Korea

IC-91A

Australia

Export

2

Guaranteed range, 144–148, 430–440MHz.

4

Receive only. *5 Optional UT-121 required for IC-91A.

144–146,
430–440
144–148,
420–450
137–174,
400–470

*

*

*

• Memory channels : 1304 channels

• Useable temp. range: –20°C to +60°C; –4°F to +140°F

• Frequency stability : ±2.5ppm

•

Digital Tx speed

• Voice coding speed : 2.4kbps

• Power supply : 7.4V DC

External DC power 10–16V DC

• Current drain
Tx High
Rx

(at 7.4V DC):

(VHF/UHF) 2.1/2.2A typ.

FM (Single) 65mA/220mA/100mA
DV (Single) 85mA/300mA/140mA
FM/FM (Dual) 75mA/260mA/130mA
FM/DV (Dual) 95mA/340mA/170mA

(Working range)

VFO A: 0.495–999.990

1

VFO B: 118–174, 350–470
VFO A: 144–146, 430–440
VFO B: 144–146, 430–440
VFO A: 0.495–999.990

2

VFO B: 118–174, 350–470
VFO A: 0.495–999.990

2

VFO B: 118–174, 350–470

edges and 4 call channels)

(–20°C to +60°C)

: 4.8kbps

(with BP-217)

Power save

(Duty= 1:4)

Mode

3

FM/WFM
FM/FM-N/AM
FM/WFM
FM/FM-N/AM
FM/WFM
FM/FM-N/AM
FM/WFM
FM/FM-N/AM

typ.
typ.
typ.
typ.

*4/AM

*4/DV

*4/AM

*4/DV

*4/AM

*4/DV

*4/AM

*4/DV

*

(including 100 program scan

/Rated output/Stand-by

• Tuning steps (kHz) :

• Antenna impedance : 50Ω (SMA)

• Dimensions (W×H×D) : 58.4×103×34.2 mm; 25⁄16×41⁄16×111⁄32 in.

4

*

5

*

• Weight (approx.) : 300g; 10.6oz (with antenna and BP-217)

4

*

5

*

4

*

5

*

•

4

*

• Spurious emissions : Less than –60dB

5

*

• Max. freq. deviation : ±5.0/2.5kHz

• Ext. MIC connector : 3-conductor 2.5(d) mm (1⁄10ʺ)/2kΩ

• Intermediate frequency :

• Sensitivity

5*, 6.25*, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25,
30, 50, 100, 125, 200

* Not available on all bands or modes.

(projections not included)

TRANSMITTER

Output power

: High 5W typ. Low 0.5W typ.

(FM Wide/narrow)

RECEIVER

(1st/2nd) 61.65MHz/450kHz (Except WFM)

VFO A

WFM (1st/2nd/3rd) 59.25MHz/13.35MHz/1.95MHz

(1st/2nd) 46.35MHz/450kHz

VFO B

(typical) :

(at 12dB SINAD, 3.5kHz DEV)

FM

VHF (Ham band) 0.14µV UHF (Ham band) 0.16µV

1.625–29.995MHz 0.4µV 30.000–75.995MHz 0.25µV

76.000–117.995MHz 0.25µ V 118.000–173.995MHz*0.18µV

174.000–259.995MHz 0.32µV 260.000–349.995MHz 0.32µV

350.000–469.995MHz*0.22µV 470.000–599.995MHz 0.32µV

600.000–999.995MHz 0.56µV (* Except ham bands)

WFM (at 12dB SINAD, 52.5kHz DEV) 76.000–108.000MHz 1µV

175.000–221.995MHz 1.8µ V 470.000–770.000MHz 2.5µV

AM (at 10dB S/N, 30% Mod.) 0.495– 4.995MHz 1.3µV

5.000– 29.995MHz 0.56µV 118.000–136.995MHz 0.5µ V

222.000–246.995MHz 0.79µ V 247.000–329.995MHz 1µV

DV (at BER 1%, 4.8kbps)

VHF (Ham band) 0.22µV UHF (Ham band) 0.22µV

• Selectivity :
AM/FM Wide More than 50dB
FM-Narrow, DV More than 45dB
W

FM More than 300kHz/–3dB

• Spurious and image rejection :

(Ham band) More than 60dB

VHF

(Ham band) More than 50dB (IF more than 60dB)

UHF

• Spurious radiation : Less than –57dBm

• Audio output power : 200mW typ. at 10% distortion

(7.4V DC) with an 8Ω load

Ext. speaker connector

•

Supplied accessories (*depending on version)

● Battery pack (BP-217) ● Wall charger*

● Antenna (FA-S270C) ● Belt clip (MB-107) ● Hand strap

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice
or obligation.

Less than 700kHz/–20dB

: 2-conductor 3.5(d) mm (1⁄8ʺ)/8Ω

(BC-167A/D)

OPTIONS

BATTERY PACK AND CASE

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

BC-139 DESKTOP CHARGER

POWER SUPPLY
CABLES

OPC-254L

BP-216

Battery Type and

pack/case capacity (VHF/UHF) (VHF/UHF)

BP-216

BP-217

* VHF/UHF single mode, Tx: Rx: standby=1:1:8. Operating time is approxi-

mate (at 20˚C).

AA (LR6)

batteries × 2

Li-Ion

7.4V/1300mAh

SPEAKER-MICROPHONES

HM-75A

HM-75A: Remote control speaker microphone.
HM-131 : Compact and durable body with a revolving clip.
HM-153 : Durable earphone-microphone with revolving clip.
HM-128 : Lightweight earphone-microphone is also available.

BP-217

Output power Operating time*

0.1W typ. –

5W typ. 5/4.5 hours

HM-131

HM-153

Rapidly charges battery pack BP-217. Charg-

(approx.): 2.5 hours.

ing time

REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND
CONNECTION CABLE

RS-91

RS-91: Provides remote control capability
from a PC. OPC-1529R is included.
OPC-1529R :

OPC-1529R

RS-232C type PC/GPS cable.

CP-19R

CP-19R : Cigarette light er cable with DC-DC

10–16V DC required.

converter.
OPC-254L :
10–14V DC required for high power output.
CP-12L : Cigarette lighter cable is also available.

UT-121 DIGITAL UNIT

Digital unit provides D-STAR
digital capability.

For use with an external power supply.

AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER
Allows you to connect a BNC-type antenna.

BC-167A/D WALL CHARGER
Charges the BP-217 in 5 hours (approx.). Same as sup­plied with some versions.

HS-85 HEADSET
Allows you hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT,
“one-touch PTT” with time out timer

OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
Used for handheld-to-handheld data cloning.

SP-13 EARPHONE
Provides clear audio in noisy environments.

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LC-163 CARRYING CASE

Helps pr otect t he transceiver
from scratches, etc.

(TOT).

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