ICOM IC-W32A DUAL BAND HT REVIEW 
BY JIM BAUDO, N0UQZ

THIS IS WHAT THE FACTORY HAS TO SAY
N0UQZ COMMENTS ARE IN BLUE
Advanced operations are very easy! 

With its five big watts and a handful of features, the IC-W32A provides just about everything you could possibly want in an HT. Best of all, it's a simple straight forward radio that's easy to operate and comes with a owners manual that is in-depth and easy to understand. NØUQZ

special feature cross band repeat

Specifications:
bulletDimensions: 2.25 (W), 5.5 (H), 1.4 (D), 16 oz
bullet5 Watts of power @ 13.5 V
bullet200 memory channels ACTUALLY ALSO HAS 10 WEATHER, 20 BAND SCAN AND A CALL CHANNEL FOR EACH BAND.
bullet8 character alphanumeric memory channel identification, keypad entry
bulletBacklit display and keypad ITS EXCELLENT EVEN FOR MY TIRED OLD EYES.
bulletICOM rugged! Meets MIL SPEC C/D/E for shock and vibration
bulletHandheld to handheld cloning capability (opt. OPC-474 cloning cable) or PC programming capability (opt. CS-W32 cloning software and OPC-473 cloning cable)
bulletIndependent band controls for tuning and volume
bulletVHF/UHF exchange function allows assignment of VHF/UHF band controls to either knob
bulletSet your preferred band to the knob furthest from the antenna GREAT
bulletOptional alkaline battery case available -- BP-170

 

General
bulletFrequency coverage (Unit: MHz)
bulletVHF Tx: 144-148; Rx: 118-174*1
bulletUHF Tx: 440-450; Rx: 400-470*2
bullet*1 Guaranteed 144-148; *2 Guaranteed 440-450
bulletMode: FM, (U.S.A./Asia versions, AM Rx 118-136 MHz)
bulletAcceptable power supply : 4.5 to 16 V DC (negative ground)
bulletNumber of memory channels: 200 plus 2 call, 20 scan edges and 4 DTMF
bulletTuning steps: 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz
bulletUseable temperature range : -10°C to +60°C; (+14°F to +140°F)
bulletFrequency stability: ± 5 ppm (0°C to +50°C;)
bulletCurrent drain (at 13.8 V DC)
bulletTx HIGH VHF 1.6 A, UHF 1.5 A
bulletTx LOW VHF 500 mA, UHF 600 mA
bulletRx Rated audio 210 mA
bulletPower saved 40 mA GREAT FEATURE
bulletDimensions (w/BP-180 or BP-173):
bullet57(W) x 137(H) x 33(D)mm
bullet2 1/4(W) x 5 13/32(H) x 1 5/16(D)in
bulletWeight (BP-173 and antenna): 450g (1lb)
Transmitter
bulletOutput power (at 13.5 V DC): 5 W or 500 mW
bulletModulation system : variable reactance frequency modulation
bulletMax. frequency deviation : ± 5.0 kHz
bulletSpurious emissions : Less than -60 dB
bulletExternal mic connector : 3-conductor, 2.5(d) mm (1/10")/ 2 K ohms
Receiver
bulletReceive system: Double conversion superheterodyne
bulletIntermediate frequencies(1st/2nd)MHz:
bulletVHF 30.85/0.45
bulletUHF 46.05/0.45
bulletSensitivity (for 12 dB SINAD):
bulletoriginal band operation - 0.16 µV
bulletopposite band operation - 0.32 µV
bulletSquelch Sensitivity: Less than 0.16 µV
bulletSpurious and image rejection ratio:
bulletMore than 60 dB (VHF)
bulletMore than 50 dB (UHF) (except 1/2 IF and 2nd image)
bulletAudio output power (at 13.8 V DC): More than 180mW (10% distortion with an 8-ohm load)
bulletExternal speaker connector: 3-conductor, 3.5(d) mm (1/8")/ 8 ohms

 

Options
BATTERY PACKS AND CASE
bulletBP-171 4.8 V, 700 mAh
bulletBP-173 9.6 V, 650 mAh STANDARD ON ALL USA VERSIONS I HAVE SEEN.
bulletBP-170 R6 (AA) batteries x 4
bulletBP-172 4.8 V, 950 mAh
bulletBP-180 7.2 V, 600 mAh
bulletApprox. output powers and operating times (at 25°C, Tx high power, Rx standby=1:1:8)
  BP-171 BP-172 BP-173 BP-180
VHF 1.5 W/4.5 h 1.5 W/6.0 h 5.0 W/3.0 h 3.5 W/3.0 h
UHF 1.3 W/6.0 h 1.3 W/7.5 h 4.5 W/3.5 h 3.5 W/3.5 h
bulletBC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-51 DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER Rapidly charges battery packs BP-171, BP-172, BP-173 or BP-180. Both AC and DC can be used to power the charger. The AD-51 must be purchased separately. Some BC-119 versions require the AD-75 additionally. THE CHARGER ALLOWS BATTERY TO BE CHARGED OFF THE RADIO.
bulletCP-12/L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER OPC-254/L DC POWER CABLE Allows you to operate the transceiver through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket or 4.5 to 16 V external DC power supply with the CP-12/L or OPC-254/L, respectively. The connected battery pack is charged simultaneously (12 to 16V DC required).
bulletMB-30 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET For mounting the transceiver on the inside door panel of a vehicle.
bulletSPEAKER-MICROPHONES
bulletHM-46 Compact and lightweight. Equipped with an earphone jack.
bulletHM-54 Durable, full-sized speaker-microphone.
bulletHM-75A Allows you to remotely select memory channels, operating frequency, etc. Simple remote and normal remote are selectable.
bulletHS-85 HEADSET Allows you hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT, "one-touch PTT" (TOT).
bulletSP-13 EARPHONE Provides clear audio in noisy environments.
bulletBC-110A/D/V WALL CHARGER Regularly charges battery packs. The same as supplied with some versions
bulletCS-W32 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478 CLONING CABLE Provides quick and easy programming of items, including memory channels, memory names and set mode contents, for local repeater frequencies, etc. THIS SOFTWARE IS TERRIFIC.
bulletOPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for handheld-to-handheld data cloning
bulletLC-128 CARRYING CASE Useable with any battery pack. I USE ONE AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
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