Hi Mike & List;

I owned this radio for a short time and it will not use a speech chip.

Also, it will not monitor both bands at the same time.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: mike 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 3:14 PM
  Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] mobil rig question


  Below is what I have found.
  The ICOM IC-208H 2M/440 dual bander is priced like a single bander, but it
  still has all the features you want. You get:  detachable control panel,
  wideband receive, three power settings, built-in CTCSS decode/encode, PC
  compatibility and 500 alpha memory channels. Power output is 55/15/5 watts
  on 2 meters and 50/15/5 watts on 440 MHz. It is 9600 BPS packet ready too (6
  pin DIN). The 208H also includes a built-in duplexer, OPC-600/R separation
  cable, HM-133 remote hand mic, mobile mounting bracket, power cord and spare
  fuses. This model requires 13.8 VDC at 12 amps.

  Features

      * Encode/Decode
      * 9600 BPS Packet Ready
      * 500 Alpha Memories (6 character)
      * Built-In Duplexer
      * FM Narrow capability 



      * Weather Alert
      * Three Output Levels
      * Detachable Control Head
      * Extended Receive
      * 16 DTMF Memories
  I understand it is computer programmable and will take a speech chip as well

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  From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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  Sent: 15 April 2007 20:00
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  Subject: mobil rig question

  I'm looking for info on an Icom rig.  The number is a 208.  Its a dual band
  mobile rig.  There's a guy in town who's blind and bought one but knows
  nothing
  aqbout it.  Didn't find anything on icanworkthisthing.com.

  Tom


  Tom Brennan  KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
  web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html