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Icom IC-551D 6m All-Mode Transceiver

Toronto ON · VA3RTG

14.250IC-551D No photo from source
EQUIPMENT REFERENCE

Specs

Curated equipment data
Frequency coverage
50–54 MHz Reference
Modes
A1 CW, A3J SSB (USB/LSB), A3H AM, F3 FM Reference
RF output power
SSB: 80 W PEP, adjustable 1–80 W; CW: 80 W, adjustable 1–80 W; AM: 40 W, adjustable 0–40 W; FM: 80 W, adjustable 1–80 W Reference
Power requirement
13.8 V DC ±15%, negative ground Reference
Current consumption
Receive: 0.5 A minimum audio, 0.7 A maximum audio; transmit: SSB/CW 15.0 A, AM 8.0 A, FM 15.0 A Reference
Frequency stability
Less than ±500 Hz from 1 to 60 minutes after switch-on; less than ±100 Hz per hour after 60 minutes; less than ±1 kHz over −10°C to +60°C Reference
Operating temperature
−10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F) Reference
Dimensions
111 mm (H) × 241 mm (W) × 311 mm (D) Reference
Weight
6.6 kg Reference
Antenna impedance
50 ohms unbalanced Reference
Sensitivity
SSB/CW/AM: less than 0.5 μV for 10 dB S+N/N; FM: more than 30 dB S+N+D/N+D at 14 V Reference
Selectivity
SSB/CW/AM: less than 1 kHz at −6 dB with the IC-551D pass-band tuning configuration; less than 2.2 kHz at −60 dB; FM: more than 7.5 kHz at −6 dB and less than 15 kHz at −60 dB Reference

Specifications may vary by revision or market. Use linked manufacturer references when available and confirm critical details before purchase.

OPERATOR'S NOTES

About this listing

For sale is a somewhat rare vintage Icom IC-551D 6m All-Mode transceiver. Six meters has been hot lately! If mailing, buyer is responsible for shipping charges.