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IC-208H

VHF/UHF FM Transceiver

Specifications

Specifications

General
Frequency coverage
Version Guaranteed
Range
Tx Working
Range
Rx Working
Range
U.S.A. 144-148,
440-450
144-148,
420-450
118–173.995,
230–549.995,
810–999.990*
General 144-148,
430-440
136–173.995,
400–478.995
118–173.995,
230–549.995,
810–999.990
* Cellular blocked
Mode FM, FM-N, AM*, AM-N*
* RX only; not guaranteed.
Number of memory channels 512 (including 2 call, 10 scan edges)
Antenna connector 50Ω (SO-239)
Power Supply requirement 13.8 V DC ±15%
Useable temperature range

-10°C to +60°C

+14°F to +140°F

Frequency stability ±10 ppm (-10°C to +60°C)
Tuning step increments 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100 and 200kHz
Current drain (at 13.8 V DC)
Receive Stand-by 0.8A
  Max. audio output 1.0A
Transmit High (VHF/UHF) 12.0A / 11.5A

Dimensions

(projections not included)

141(W) x 40(H) x 185.4(D) mm

5916(W) x 1916(H) x 7516(D) in

Weight Approx. 1.2 kg; 2.65lb.
Transmitter
Output power
VHF
UHF

 
55W, 15W (approx.), 5W (approx.) selectable

50W, 15W (approx.), 5W (approx.) selectable

Max. frequency deviation ±5.0 kHz (wide), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow)
Spurious emissions Less than -60 dB
Microphone connector 600Ω (8-pin modular jack)
Receiver

Intermediate frequencies
1st
2nd

 
46.05 MHz

450 kHz

Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD) Less than 0.18 micro V (144/430 MHz band only)
Squelch Sensitivity 0.13 µV (at threshold; 144/430 MHz band only)
Selectivity (Wide/Narrow)

More than 12/6 kHz at -6 dB

Less than 30/20 kHz at -60dB

Spurious rejection ratio More than 60 dB
Audio output (at 13.8 V DC) More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
Ext. speaker connector 2-conductor 3.5(d) mm (18″)/8Ω

Supplied Accessories

  • Hand microphone, HM-133
  • DC power cable, OPC-1132
  • 3.5m (11.5ft) separation cable, OPC-600/R
  • Mounting bracket
  • Spare fuse

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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