Description
ICOM has introduced a new single band mobile transceiver with many functions and features. While some amateurs may not necessarily need all these “bells and whistles,” they will find that the IC-2200H will meet the requirements for nearly every 2 meter application.
This is a compact, no-nonsense, 2 meter FM mobile transceiver, weighing in at about 3 pounds. It includes all the features one would desire in an FM transceiver— CTCSS encoding and decoding (referred to as Tone Scan), DTCS or digital tone coded squelch, which performs a similar function to CTCSS using short sequences of subaudible tones and is currently in favor with some emergency agencies, auto repeater offset, DTMF operation (DTMF decoding can be provided with the optional UT-108 Decoder Unit), programmable memory scan and band scan. The price is just above other single band radios, perhaps justified by the plug-in digital capability to be discussed later.
65W* of output power: A MOS-FET power amplifier provides 65W* of stable output power. A one piece, aluminum chassis helps to keep the transceiver cool and provides durable long-lasting construction. * Depending on version.
Optional digital unit, UT-118: The optional UT-118 provides digitally modulated and demodulated clear voice and data communication at 4.8kbps. Store up to 6 of your own callsigns, and up to 6 more from other stations. Or instead of recording a callsign, record any message of up to 20 characters. You may then make a call by sending one of your callsigns or a recorded CQ message. The digital callsign squelch allows you to choose an incoming call selected by the callsign. When connected to an external GPS receiver*, position information may be exchanged with other stations.
* NMEA 0183 output and RS-232C interface are required.
Simple operation: The IC-2200H retains a familiar user interface to the IC-2100H. The large tuning dial provides easy access to active channels even without looking at the front panel. Secondary functions are easily recalled by holding the appropriate button.
Dynamic Memory Scan (DMS): With a total of 207 alphanumeric memory channels, Icom’s exclusive DMS system allows you to scan selected memory banks by simply adding and deleting bank links.
CTCSS and DTCS operation standard: The IC-2200H contains 50 CTCSS and 104×2 DTCS encode/decode plus tone scan functions. The “pocket beep” feature gives you an audible and visual indicator of an incoming call.
