ICOM IC-78 HF Transceiver

The ICOM IC-78 HF transceiver delivers reliable and straight forward communications whilst boasting high performance and innovative features. Built in a compact design, the rugged package can be used in a base station or vehicle. With an impressive 100w of output power and simple operation, the IC-78 is a reliable HF communications system.

Features include:

  • Superior Basic Performance
    With a 4 element system which is employed for the first receive mixer, providing superior receive IMD, especially from in-band, nearby interfering signals. The IC-78 boasts a well designed double conversion system to help minimise image and spurious responses for better signal fidelity, is also built in.
  • High Frequency Stability
    With the high stability crystal unit*, the IC-78 boasts up to +0.5 ppm of extremely high stable operation.
  • Front Mounted Loud Speaker
    With the speaker facing the operator, the audio sounds can be clearly heard without impediment during operation. There is no longer any necessity to manually increase the volume.
    *Optional extra

Other features include: Simple operation, ample 99 channels, 8 digit channel name capability, flexible filter selection, VFO mode operation*, direct channel selection, cloning, built-in 2-tone alarm*, data communications, noise blanker, pre-amp and attenuator, SQL/RF gain controller, built-in microphone, complete CW features, variety of scanning function types, IF shift interference rejection, built-in antenna tuner control circuit, selectable antenna tuner and VOX.
*Depends on version

Supplied with: Hand microphone, 12V DC lead and user manual.

£660.00
£792.00 inc VAT

 

Product Downloads

Download ICOM IC-78 Datasheet
Adobe PDF Document | 300.50 KB

Customer Reviews (0)

If you have used this product why not share your experience?

Log in and review this product

Accessories and upgrades

Base Antennas & Duplexers

ICOM 16ft 2 Section Vertical Fibreglass Whip Antenna

£300.00
£360.00 inc VAT

The PRO-HF5000 16ft 2 section vertical fibreglass whip antenna is supplied with pole mounts. Compatible with the ICOM IC-78 and IC-F7000 HF radios.

Miscellaneous

ICOM High Stability Crystal Unit

£47.00
£56.40 inc VAT

The CR-338 high stability crystal unit contains a temperature compensating heater for improved stability. Compatible with the ICOM IC-78 HF radio.

Mobile & Portable Antennas

ICOM 2.5m Vehicle Antenna

£277.00
£332.40 inc VAT

The AH-2B 2.5m vehicle antenna is comes complete with a mounting bracket and is compatible with the IC-78 and IC-F7000 HF radios.

ICOM Folded Dipole Antenna

£340.00
£408.00 inc VAT

The AH-710 folded dipole antenna is compatible with the ICOM IC-M801 marine series, IC-78 and IC-F7000 HF radios.

ICOM Automatic Antenna Tuner

£385.00
£462.00 inc VAT

The AT-130 automatic antenna tuner can be used on a variety of vessels, even small boats that cannot use a long antenna element. Compatible with the IC-78 and IC-F7000 HF radios.

Mounting Kits

ICOM Mobile Mounting Bracket

£26.00
£31.20 inc VAT

The MB-5 mobile mounting bracket is compatible with the ICOM IC-78 HF radio.

Power Products

ICOM 23A AC PSU

£111.00
£133.20 inc VAT

The PSU20 23A AC PSU is compatible with the ICOM IC-78 HF radio.

ICOM 30A AC PSU With V/A Meters

£210.00
£252.00 inc VAT

The PS-300 30A AC PSU with V/A meters is compatible with the ICOM IC-78 and IC-F7000 HF radios.

Programming & Test Equipment

ICOM Mobile Cable Kit

£40.00
£48.00 inc VAT

The INST.KIT-M mobile cable kit is for use with the AT-130 automatic antenna tuner and the AH-2B vehicle antenna. Compatible with the ICOM IC-78 and IC-F7000 HF radios.

ICOM Base Cable Kit

£70.00
£84.00 inc VAT

The INST.KIT-B base cable kit is for use with the AT-130 automatic antenna tuner and the PRO-HF5000 whip antenna. Compatible with the ICOM IC-78 and IC-F7000 HF radios.

Speakers & Mics

ICOM 5w 4Ohm Speaker

£26.00
£31.20 inc VAT

The SP-25 5w 4Ohm speaker is compatible with the ICOM IC-78 HF radio.

shopping basket

Your basket is empty

Request a Quote

We can provide a quote - and you don't even need to pick up the phone! Just provide us with your requirements and we'll do the rest

Find out more

Receive our Newsletter

We promise to send you all the good news like latest product updates and special offers but not to bombard you with spam or pass your details onto third parties.

Latest News

4 Nov 2010
Radio Solution For Top Cyclo-Cross Race
Organisers of the Onimpex British Cycling National Cyclo-cross Championships have recently secured support from an inter
More…

13 Oct 2010
Brabourne & Rogue Motorsport at Silverstone
motorsport radio, pit to car radio, two way radio, Motorola radio, race comms
More…

22 Feb 2010
Brabourne Exhibiting at Major Events in 2010
Brabourne Communications will be out and about in 2010 exhibiting at major exhibitions worldwide.
More…

View the news article archive

Case Studies

Business
Lone Worker Solution For Urban Regeneration Company
A major British housebuilder with 20 sites across the south east of England has selected the Advanced Lone Worker Alarm System (ALAWS) from Brabourne Communications.
More…

Leisure
Go Ape Selects HYT Radios
Go Ape provides the award winning high wire forest adventure course at 18 sites across the UK. Handheld radios on these sites are heavily used and have to withstand every type of weather.
More…

View the case study archive