Icom IC2820

The Icom 2820 is one of my workhorses. Although no longer modern with touchscreens and intuitive click and go, it is still a solid radio. I purchased 2 of these in 2007 for mobile and base work. Additionally a IC92 with GPS microphone. D-Star was promising!

Some Technical features:

PL Encode/Decode
Diversity Reception
522 Memories
Weather Alert (USA only)
Band Scope

V/V, U/U Simultaneous Receive
Three RF Output Levels 50/15/5W
Left Band Receive: 118-549.99 MHz
Right Band Receive: 118-173.99, 375-549.99, 810-999.99 MHz (less cellular)
Optional UT-123 DV Digital Voice / GPS

IC2820 How to Open Band Limits

IC-2820h Owners Manual

QST Review of IC2820

Quick Sheet for IC2820 by Prince William County ARES

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