I've had one of these since I got licensed back in 1998. Great radio, I wish Icom still made something similar. I don't need dual band receive like most of the new rigs. I just got a new 2730a, but love my old 207, it's a keeper!
I also have an IC-207h. Got it from my old boss. Brand new in box - $125!!! Right now, it's in the car but I plan on moving it to the shack. I also use a Diamnond X-50; in the attic. Not quite as flexiable as my old Yaesu FT-8000 (true dual receive); but too good of a bargin to pass up. BTW - no intermod issue with my unit.
I was thinking about getting one of these off eBay. What antenna do you have that hooked up to? Can I run this radio with decent reception and transmission with some sort of smaller indoors antenna or something? I don't have the living situation for a big outdoor antenna right now.
@EnduranceT I use a Diamond X50 currently at 15'. Going to be raising it up to about 35' (at base) here soon. You can always try a roll up jpole type antenna. I used on of those for awhile. I had the roll up jpole on my apartment balcony and wasn't very happy with the performance. I found simply moving it 4' over made a TON of difference.
On the FM bands (2M/70CM) the 'norm' for casual conversing is to not use phonetics. I agree with you in principal though. During NET check ins it is usually required. On the HF bands the use of phonetics is more prevalent. It is a must simply to be understood a lot of the time.
I am planning on getting my ham license. I have listened to some hams on my scanner. One thing that REALLY bugs me is when people don't use the NATO alphabet when giving out their call sign. It makes it harder to understand people's call sign. Using the NATO alphabet makes it much easier to understand. I have the NATO alphabet memorized, it's not that difficult. Using the NATO alphabet for your call sign should be a requirement.
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Good demo of the Icom 207H dude......All the best from UK...
Great video Greg. had one for 11 years now and still going strong.
I've had one of these since I got licensed back in 1998. Great radio, I wish Icom still made something similar. I don't need dual band receive like most of the new rigs. I just got a new 2730a, but love my old 207, it's a keeper!
I also have an IC-207h. Got it from my old boss. Brand new in box - $125!!! Right now, it's in the car but I plan on moving it to the shack. I also use a Diamnond X-50; in the attic. Not quite as flexiable as my old Yaesu FT-8000 (true dual receive); but too good of a bargin to pass up. BTW - no intermod issue with my unit.
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Great demo.... nice little dual bander... 73's KN6CWT
I was thinking about getting one of these off eBay. What antenna do you have that hooked up to? Can I run this radio with decent reception and transmission with some sort of smaller indoors antenna or something? I don't have the living situation for a big outdoor antenna right now.
It is a great little radio! I am currently using a Yaesu FT-8800. The dual receive is nice!
@EnduranceT I use a Diamond X50 currently at 15'. Going to be raising it up to about 35' (at base) here soon.
You can always try a roll up jpole type antenna. I used on of those for awhile. I had the roll up jpole on my apartment balcony and wasn't very happy with the performance. I found simply moving it 4' over made a TON of difference.
On the FM bands (2M/70CM) the 'norm' for casual conversing is to not use phonetics. I agree with you in principal though. During NET check ins it is usually required. On the HF bands the use of phonetics is more prevalent. It is a must simply to be understood a lot of the time.
Good yarn! Amazing who ya stumble across, and how many hams are also computer geeks.
I am planning on getting my ham license. I have listened to some hams on my scanner. One thing that REALLY bugs me is when people don't use the NATO alphabet when giving out their call sign. It makes it harder to understand people's call sign. Using the NATO alphabet makes it much easier to understand. I have the NATO alphabet memorized, it's not that difficult. Using the NATO alphabet for your call sign should be a requirement.
ive got one if these, mine works on 446 aswell.
This is the frequency of the railroad in Southern Brazil
I am considering get this radio. I know it doesn't have crossband. Does it have dual receive?
@Sunny441 It does NOT have dual receive. Thanks for watching!
Good Vid! Thanks for showing how it worked.Would of like to see some 440 tx but it was still good..KD0QVO Patrick Heaverlo