Icom IC-2820H
Icom IC-2820H 2M/440 dual band Multi-Mode Transceiver
- 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
Contents
Options
The IC-2820H is D-STAR upgradeable with the optional UT-123. Power output is 50/15/5 watts on 2 meters and 50/15/5 watts on 440 MHz.
- 0918 OPC474 OPC- 474 Cable for transceiver to transceiver cloning.
- 1180 OPC478 OPC- 478 Cable for PC to transceiver cloning. DB9F to 3 conductor 3.5 mm mini plug.
- 4735 Icom OPC-1529 OPC-1529R Serial data cable to PC.
- 4475 Icom UT123 UT-123 D-Star DV Digital Voice / GPS Unit
CHIRP supports the Icom IC-2820H
D-Star
D-STAR DV mode + GPS receiver: The optional UT-123 provides D-STAR DV mode operation plus GPS receiver capability. Your location information can be sent simultaneously with the digital voice transmission.
Review
After using the Icom IC-2820H I was thoroughly impress with the sound quality. I will post a full review here in time...
Basic Usage
When in VFO mode you can quickly enter a frequency directly from the keypad after pressing the [T-OFF ENT C] button which is on the right side of the hand mic, second from the bottom. Icom won't let you enter a frequency on this one without first pressing the [T-OFF ENT C] button.
cross band repeat
No modification to the radio is necessary to use the cross-band repeater capability. This is a native function of this transceiver even though it is not covered in the user manual.
- Select remote or repeater VHF frequency on the left side (in VFO or a memory channel)
- Select your local UHF frequency on the right side (In VFO or memory channel)
- Push the "F" button and hold in while next pressing both RIGHT and LEFT Band Knobs until you hear a BEEP
- The key icon will flash on the right of the LCD display if you successfully activated cross band repeat mode
TO DEACTIVATE: Press "F" until you hear beep and/or key icon (in upper right corner of display) disappear.
These steps will allow you to use your radio as a crossband repeater. It does not have an automatic ID announce. You must therefore announce you are operating on the frequencies with your FCC call sign.
Programming
Quickly save a memory channel
- In VFO select the Frequency, offset (default is none), and PL tone (default is none)
- Long press [M/CALL.MW]
- turn dial until desired channel
- Long press [M/CALL.MW], 3 quick beeps if successful
Modifications
Mods are available for the IC-2820H. Recommend mods: physically alter the microphone to increase low frequency voice response. Optional mods: expanded coverage modification. Other mods available.
Verified working mods will be discussed here.
