Icom IC-48E

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Transceivers
Updated: 09/02/2026

Icom IC-48E

Confidence score: 50%
Estimated value
94€

Theoretical estimate

80€

Minimum

108€

Maximum

Specifications

GENERAL

Type
Amateur UHF transceiver
Frequency range
Europe TX: 430-440 MHz RX: 430-440 MHz
Tuning steps
12.5 / 25 KHz
Frequency stability
±? ppm
Mode
FM
Channels / memory management
21 regular 1 call RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset
±7.6 MHz (Default) or ±0 to 9.9875 MHz in 12.5 KHz increments
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption
RX: 450-800 mA TX: 3.5 to 7.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector
50 ohm / N-jack (On pigtail)
Dimensions (W*H*D)
140*50*155 mm (5.51*1.97*6.1")
Weight
1.2 Kg (2.65 lb)
Other features
Auto dimmer.

RECEIVER SECTION

Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne 1st IF: 23.15 MHz 2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity
0.18 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
12.5 KHz (-6 dB) 25 KHz (-60 dB)
AF output power / speaker
2.4 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector
3.5 mm, 4-8 ohm

TRANSMITTER SECTION

Modulation system
Variable reactance frequency modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
±5 KHz
Spurious emissions
Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector
600 ohm / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector)
Microphone input level
? mV
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