Ham Radio, Mar 1969, p. 73.
CQ, Oct 1969, p. 111.
QST, Dec 1969 p. 143.
CQ, Jan 1970, 95. (some info)
QST, Jul 1971, p. 114. (these could be remainders)
QST, Apr 1973, p. 116. (these could be remainders)
This is Icom's first product available in the U.S, but branded with the company's original name, Inoue.
Available in 2 watt (FDFM-2) or 10 watt versions (FDFM-2S).
The FDFM-2 evolved into the IC-2F.
Many ads for the FDFM-2(S) give the clear impression that it was made by Varitronics. Varitronics was an early U.S. importer/distributor (and re-seller) of radios built by Inoue (the company that later became Icom). In the early 1970s Varitronics sold units that were manufactured in Japan by Inoue — sometimes co-branded or shown as “Varitronics” in ads/catalogs — rather than being an independent manufacturer.
Specifications
– Frequency range: 144 to 148 MHz
– Power requirements: 12 to 15 VDC
– Solid state devices: 33 transistors, 9 diodes
– Channels: Six channels selectable from front panel
– Conversion: Double conversion
– Sensitivity: Better than 0.5 µV for 20 dB of quieting
– Bandwidth: 20 kHz @ 6 dB point
– Cross modulation: Minimum cross modulation
– Power input: 10 watts
– Power output: Either 5 or 1 watt output
– Frequency deviation: Maximum frequency deviation less than 15 kHz
– Spurious output: Minimum spurious output
References
Brief description. Ham Radio, Jun 1969, p. 70. (this attributes the product to Inoue (Icom).
