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Reviews For: ICOM IC-281H - Mobile 2m (UHF Rx only) FM Amateur Transceiver

Category: Transceivers: VHF/UHF+ Amateur Base/Mobile (non hand-held)

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Review Summary For : ICOM IC-281H - Mobile 2m (UHF Rx only) FM Amateur Transceiver
Reviews: 3MSRP: US$350.00
Description:
VHF mobile transceiver
RX: 144-148 MHz; 440-450 MHz
TX: 144-148 MHz
Output power: 50 W
Modes: FM
Receiver sensitivity: 0.16 µV (FM, 12 dB SINAD)
CTCSS encode standard, CTCSS decode (tone squelch) optional
Product is not in production
More Info: http://www.icomamerica.com/
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0034.3
K4LLA Rating: 2003-12-21
Not bad Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought one of these in the mid 1990s to use in the car, and it worked as advertised. There aren't a lot of features, but then again I wasn't looking for a full feature set, just something to talk on while driving around town.

This unit is very rugged, it survived getting beat around in my car for at least five years, and survived two artic winters in central Illinois without a hitch.
KZ9G Rating: 2003-12-07
Great 2M Performance w/ 440 Rx Bonus... Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have enjoyed this radio since purchasing it in the mid-nineties. It has withstood the really cold temps of Alaskan winters, as well as continuous base station use. It's intermod rejection is only adequate. In fact, I had occasional intermod problems with it, and they were solved by inserting a in-line DCI 2m bandpass filter. I find it to be a good, solid radio with wonderful transmit audio. If you can find a good used one, go for it. 73.
PY1BR Rating: 2003-06-27
Excellent Transceiver Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have my 281H since 2001 and it's always a pleasure to operate it mobile or base. The reception is outstanding. I never really tried it where intermodulation is critical but it seems that this little rig would handle strong interferences. Besides technical qualities, the rig has a really nice shape. I like very much its 1990´s design and conception. It’s a great product indeed.