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W5QDF
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 25, 2008 20:39
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Wonderful Dual Band
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is my second dual band mobile rig, the first was a Kenwood with the blue screen and I could not see it in the daylight. I got this IC207 and mounted it in the car and have not regretted that change since. I get great audio and great tx from it. The detachable face plate made it easy, only complaint is that I had to get a microphone extension since the microphone plugs into the radio, but that was a minor inconvenience.
I have other Icom radio's and know that they are the easiest and most fun of all the brands I have tried.
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K9CTB
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 1, 2008 00:05
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Nice Workhorse
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned my '207H for quite a while. I've found it to be very reliable in a variety of settings. When I first purchased it, I kept it mobile as an ARES service rig. It has been in the shack as a general ragchew rig, as well as a packet bbs rig. During this time, in all these roles, I've had zero service issues with the rig. The IC-207H performs exactly as the Icom brochure says it will. This is the best evaluation criteria for a radio imho. I don't agree with those who evaluate a rig poorly for something it was not designed to do. In my professional life, we call that a "customer overspec". As a general-purpose VHF/UHF FM workhorse rig, the IC-207H price/performance ratio is hard to beat. I understand the fan noise complaint. There really isn't a "quieter fan" that could be used unless it moves substantially less air. The only fix would be if Icom increased the beef in the heat sink and removed the fan completely. This would almost certainly increase the footprint of the rig, which would probably tick someone else off. The IC-207H is a great, economical choice for a ham that wants to do his spotting duties or yack with his friends on the work commute.
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KE6N
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Rating: 4/5
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May 31, 2008 19:17
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Pretty good dual-band radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had my IC-207H for over 8 years. It has always been reliable for me. It's not a true dual band in that you can only operate one band at a time, but if you don't need to hear two conversations at once it will serve you fine. The variable receive sensitivity is a help in areas of high intermod.
My only complaint for this radio (and it might be unique to mine) is that if the operating voltage drops a little low, the radio sometimes doesn't unkey. With the vehicle running or operating from a power supply at home, I've never had that happen.
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KC0ZTR
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 10, 2008 18:07
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Great little dual bander
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Have had this rig in the truck and the shack both for the last 8 months. Has always preformed just as expected. Best suited to mobile use due to it's compact size. The ability to control most all of the rigs functions through the HM-133 mike is a big plus on the road as well. Able to work all of the local repeaters at the 10 watt level base or mobile. Have only needed the higher power setting for simplex work. Fan is not at all loud or bothersome but you do know when it is on in a quite setting. Picked mine up used on ebay in like new condition. Would like a second unit for the family van. All in all has been a good basic dual band at a fair price.
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W1VXA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 29, 2007 11:48
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^Years and Still Going Strong
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought the IC-207H at the Boxboro Massachusetts Hamvention in 2001, and six years later it works as great as it did the first time I took it out of the box.
It has a very clear signal reception, and 50-watt output can hit even the most difficult to reach repeaters. The interface is very user-friendly, making it easy to program the transceiver. I also like the compact design of the IC-207H because it can fit in many of the smaller nooks in a vehicle, making a mobile installation appear neat and clean.
73
Dan W1VXA
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KI4RIG
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 12, 2007 11:40
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great radio
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have two of them an thay are great radios I have had them about a year and no problems
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KB4TPP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 17, 2007 00:06
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Very good entry level dual bander
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Owned one in the past and sold it...recently picked up a NOS one at the Atlanta hamfest for a C-note. Well worth it. This is a basic albeit not totally stripped down dual band mobile. If you do NOT require cross band operation or dual RX, and want an easy to use radio, look no further. Used these radios can be had for less than 150 dollars. Don't be a fool and pay over 200 for them on scambay as you can buy the 208 (the new version of it) for around 250 new.
Pluses-
-very good TX and RX audio
-four power levels (50/25/10/5 on V and 35/20/10/5 on U)
-HM133 mike lets you control everything on the radio (except turn it on or off), even adjust the volume and squelch
-easy to read display
-wideband RX
-plenty of memory channels
-remote mount capable (with optional kit)
Minuses-
-power button is squeezed in between the volume and squelch knobs, tricky to press if you have big fingers
-no DCS
-no alphanumeric display
-rig runs hot and early units had problems with PA failures...very difficult to replace
All in all, a good radio. Haven't had any intermod issues even in downtown Atlanta, though I do keep CTCSS decode enabled on most repeaters anyway. TX audio is excellent, and the built-in speaker is adequate though not as loud as my Yaesu 1802. Scan is very fast in both VFO and memory mode.
Not a bad radio if you pick one up cheap.
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EA3WR
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Rating: 3/5
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Apr 12, 2007 16:40
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For mobile ONLY!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Not usable at home due to intermod that completely blocks VHF reception, even with a small vertical.
Correct performance on mobile use, in fact it's what it has been designed for...
Powerfull and clear audio is perfect for mobile use and I don't find it dificult to use. If you find one second hand at cheap price, remember, buy it only for your vehicle use.
73 de John, EA3WR
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AB3BO
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 21, 2006 07:15
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Great Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been using this radio for a little over a year and it has done an excellent job.
It is being used in mobile operation.
I see no need to look for anything newer at this point in time....
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K5ADF
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 1, 2006 17:11
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Good radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought this radio in 1997 to use in an apartment during a temporary assignment. Later I used it at home to supplement my VHF/UHF base (IC821). It finally ended up as the dedicated VHF radio in my packet station, which is where it is today. During this time I have had no problems with the radio or the microphone. In the packet station it is on 100% of the time (last 6 years) connnected to a Kantronics Kam XL. When it was used as a portable station, I received good signal reports running off a mag mount on the refrigerator in the apartment and later on an outside dual band vertical mounted 20 feet in the air. It is not as fancy as the newer rigs with dual V+V, V+U, U+U capabilities, etc, but it is durable. The radio was never mounted in a mobile installation so I am not sure how it would survive in that environment. I am happy with the rig and do not intend to replace it until it dies.
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