ICOM IC-208H

Mobile VHF/UHF Transceiver

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The ICOM IC-208H is a mobile VHF/UHF transceiver. It covers 118-174 / 440-450 MHz for reception and 144-148 / 440-450 MHz (Asia) for transmission. Frequency stability is +/- 10 p.p.m. The IC-208H features a double conversion superheterodyne receiver system with IF frequencies of 1st: 46.05 MHz and 2nd: 450 kHz. Image rejection is better than 60 dB. RF output power is High: 50 / 55 W, Medium: 15 / 15 W, Low: 5 / 5 W. Audio output is 2 W at 10%. It has 1 memory bank with 500 channels. Power requirements are 13.8 V DC +/-15%. Features include CTCSS & DTMF and a multi color display. The IC-208H weighs 1.2 kg. Current drain is 0.8 A (receive) and 12 A max (transmit). Dimensions are 40 × 141 × 185 mm. Dimensions of the control head are 111×40×39 mm.

General characteristics

HAM bands: 2m 70cm
Frequency stability: +/- 10 p.p.m.
Tuning steps: 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 and 200 kHz
Memories: 500 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range: 118-174 / 440-450 MHz
Modulations: AM FM
Sensitivity: Less than 0.18 µV for 12dB SINAD (144/430 bands only)
Selectivity: 12 kHz (-6 dB), 30 kHz (-60 dB)
Filters: ?
Receiver system: Double conversion superheterodyne
IF-frequencies: 1st: 46.05 MHz
2nd: 450 kHz
Image rejection: Better than 60 dB
Audio output: 2 W at 10%

Transmitter

TX-range: 144-148 / 440-450 MHz (Asia)
Modulations: FM
RF-output: High: 50 / 55 W, Medium: 15 / 15 W, Low: 5 / 5 W

Connections

Antenna: SO-239
Impedance: 50 Ω
Other: -

Electrical

Power requirements: 13.8 V DC +/-15%
Current drain RX: 0.8 A
TX: 12 A max

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d): 141 × 40 × 185 mm (5.55 × 1.57 × 7.28 in) dimensions control head: 111×40×39 mm
Weight: 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
Form factor: Mobile
Manufactured: Between 2003 and 200x

Other features

Usage: Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options: CTCSS & DTMF. Multi color display.
Accessories: -
RigReference ID: 5575
MPN: ICOM-IC-000208H

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Manuals, diagrams and brochures

: ICOM IC-208H Instruction Manual PDF - 3.17 MB, submitted by Travis F
: Icom IC-208H Service Manual PDF - 4.11 MB, submitted by Rolf

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USD 40 ~ USD 300

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Year	Historic price	Condition	Submitted by
2022	USD 40.00	Used / Good	Tim
2004	USD 399.00	New / Mint	Mark Andrews

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