Icom IC-208H

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Transceivers
Updated: 09/02/2026

Icom IC-208H

Confidence score: 50%
Estimated value
462€

Theoretical estimate

393€

Minimum

531€

Maximum

Specifications

GENERAL

Type
Amateur VHF/UHF transceiver
Frequency range
Europe and Asia TX: 144-146 / 430-440 MHz RX: 118-174 / 230-550 / 810-1000 MHz USA and Australia TX: 144-148 / 420-460 MHz RX: 118-174 / 230-550 / 810-1000 MHz (Cellular blocked in the US)
Tuning steps
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 100 / 200 KHz
Frequency stability
±10 ppm @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F)
Mode
TX: FM / NFM RX: AM / FM / NFM
Channels / memory management
500 regular with alpha tags 2 call 10 scan edges
Repeater shift / offset
±0-20 MHz
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption
RX: 0.8 to 1 A TX: 5 to 12 A
Antenna impedance / connector
50 ohm / SO-239
Dimensions (W*H*D)
141*40*185 mm (5.55*1.6*7.3")
Weight
1.2 Kg (2.65 lb)
Other features
CTCSS/PL & DTMF. Multi color display. Detachable front panel. 1200/9600 bd packet jack.

RECEIVER SECTION

Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne 1st IF: 46.05 MHz 2nd IF: 450 KHz
Sensitivity
FM (12 dB SINAD) 118-174 MHz: 0.18 uV 230-300 MHz: 0.32 uV 300-500 MHz: 0.22 uV 500-550 MHz: 0.32 uV 810-1000 MHz: 0.45 uV AM (10 dB S/N) 118-174 MHz: 0.45 uV 230-300 MHz: 0.79 uV 300-500 MHz: 0.63 uV
Selectivity
FM 12 KHz (-6 dB) 30 KHz (-60 dB) NFM 6 KHz (-6 dB) 20 KHz (-60 dB)
Image rejection
60 dB
AF output power / speaker
2 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector
3.5 mm, 8 ohm

TRANSMITTER SECTION

Modulation system
Variable reactance frequency modulation
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
FM: ±5 KHz NFM: ±2.5 KHz
Spurious emissions
Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector
600 ohm / 8-pin (Modular)
Microphone input level
? mV
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