Icom IC-228H

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Transceivers
Updated: 09/02/2026

Icom IC-228H

Confidence score: 50%
Estimated value
140€

Theoretical estimate

119€

Minimum

161€

Maximum

Specifications

GENERAL

Type
Amateur VHF transceiver
Frequency range
Europe TX: 144-146 MHz RX: 138-174 MHz USA TX: 144-148 MHz RX: 138-174 MHz
Tuning steps
12.5 / 25 KHz (Europe) 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 KHz (USA)
Frequency stability
±10 ppm @ -10 to +60°C (14 to 140°F)
Mode
FM
Channels / memory management
20 regular 1 call 2 scan edge RAM storage with lithium battery backup
Repeater shift / offset
±600 KHz
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15%
Current drain / power consumption
RX: 450-800 mA TX: Max 9.5 A
Antenna impedance / connector
50 ohm / SO-239 (On pigtail)
Dimensions (W*H*D)
140*50*159 mm (5.5*2*6.3")
Weight
1.1 Kg (2.4 lb)
Other features
CTCSS/PL encoder (USA and Asia only). Dimmer.

RECEIVER SECTION

Receiver system
Double conversion superheterodyne 1st IF: 17.2 MHz 2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity
0.18 uV (12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
15 KHz (-6 dB) 30 KHz (-60 dB)
AF output power / speaker
2.4 W at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector
TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)

TRANSMITTER SECTION

Modulation system
Variable reactance
Max FM deviation (Factory set)
±5 KHz
Spurious emissions
Better than -60 dB
Microphone impedance / connector
600 ohm / 8-pin (Male locking ring jack)
Microphone input level
? mV
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