Vhf install icom 208h

[Baja Jones]

Thanks for the idea, hows the clarity ?





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Clarity is fine. Most of the dual bands are a bit light on output power 55 watts vs 75 for the single bands. Used it for the first time last week at the V2R. Really clear conversations 20-30 miles. Not much interference in central Nevada.

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What Jones fails to mention is the (un)Availability of that particular unit! After he sent me the install pics a while back, I decided I could do the same thing, but no dice. The 208H is discontinued. I've been looking for a similar unit without much luck.

Yeah there are a handful of radios with the same configuration. This was a display model so it was the cheapest one I could find. Kind of used to the Icom controls as well. $329 at HRO

 

[SwampKing]

$329 I can live with! How long ago you made the purchase?

 

[KaiserM715]

I am fairly confident the answer is yes, but this is under the seat, correct? Which one? Are you clear of the rear foot well heater duct?

What Jones fails to mention is the (un)Availability of that particular unit! After he sent me the install pics a while back, I decided I could do the same thing, but no dice. The 208H is discontinued. I've been looking for a similar unit without much luck.

Try a local ham fest. I saw several 208s and a couple of 206s (I think) for sale at the one I went to (where I bought my Kenwood).