The Icom IC-P7A VHF/UHF Dual Band FM Transceiver combines small size, VHF/UHF dual band capability, wide band receive performance and outstanding battery life in a great easy to carry HT.  Weighing less than six ounces with the BP-243 3.7V, 1800 mAh Lithium Ion Battery and dual band SMA antenna, this HT is a pleasure to carry.  Battery life is rated at 20 hours by Icom.  Using the included drop in rapid charger, battery recharge time is about 3 hours.  In addition to VHF/UHF ham bands, wide range receive coverage is included from 30 MHz through 999.99 MHz less cellular band.  Air and Marine band receive is included with complete NWS weather band reception.   Power output is 1.5 watt VHF on high power and 1.0 watt UHF on high power.  On low power, output is .1 watt on both VHF and UHF.

The IC-P7A include 1250 memory channels in 18 banks, and full CTCSS/DTCS encoder/decoder capabilities along with auto repeater functions.  Different scan types are included along with tone squelch and pocket beep functions.  PC programming is possible with optional PC software and programming cable (not included).  This new Icom package includes:

• BP-243 3.7V, 1800mAh Lithium Ion Battery pack
• BC-164 Drop in Rapid Battery Charger with LED  charging status indicator
• Dual Band SMA Antenna
• Nylon Handstrap
• BC-145LA AC adapter
• Icom Instruction Manual and warranty card