Reliable Long Distance Communications
100 W Output Power in a Durable Body
Powerful 100 W output provides the talk power you need to reach distant locations. Its one-piece, die-cast aluminum construction provides stabilityeven at high duty cycles.
Simple Operation with Easy-to-Read LCD
The IC-78 is equipped with a large, easy-to-read LCD screen.A minimum number of buttons and knobs provide direct function access without the need for a secondary key function.
Prompt Operation with Memory Channels
Operating frequencies can be saved as memory channels. Each memory channel can benamed with up to eight characters in the name. Additionally, you can enter frequencies directly or use the VFO mode*.
* VFO mode is available, depending on the transceiver version.
Front Mounted Loud Speaker
With the speaker facing to the operator, you can clearly hear received audio during operation. The IC-78 provides more than 2 W audio output. Received voice can be heard in noisy environments.
Other Features
Five user selectable IF filter widths
Microphone Compressor increases average talk power
VOX capability for hands-free operation
RIT, Preamp and Attenuator functions
Noise Blanker function reduces pulse type noise
IF Shift for interference rejection
CW mode and RTTY mode operation
Scan function
Built-in antenna tuner control circuit
Data cloning between transceivers
RF Gain and Squelch Control
Hand microphone is supplied