I've got about 20 or 25 frequencies programmed into my IC-208H dual bander. ".just how many frequencies are you radioheads programing into your radio and how often are you changing them?" Field tested extensively on this year's NorCal Death Valley Daze run. In my FJ-62 I mounted the radio under the passenger seat and the antenna (Comet SBB1) on the rear hatch door using a Diamond K400C mount. (The software is not the most user friendly by today's standards, but it is functional and does what's needed.) Oh yes, another plus: it comes with the extension cable for remotely mounting the faceplate, something that most other vendors charge for. And who says it doesn't interface with a PC? You need a programming cable and Icom software (p/n CS-208), but then you're set to go. Also, it's a dual bander - 2m and 70cm - which I really like. I like it a lot, for just the reasons you said: small detachable face plate, fairly powerful for it's size, and reasonably priced. I've had an IC-208H in my FJ-62 for about a year now. You've probably already bought your radio by now, so this reply may be of little use. Power: 50/35W (2M/70cm) 212memories (10 banks), 2 call, 10 scan edges Auto repeater offset Backlit remote control microphone Independent controls for each band 12 DTMF memories Selectable Amber/Green display CTCSS/DTCS encode/decode, tone scan and pocket beep Dynamic memory scan 1200/9600 bps 6-pin terminal connector PC programmable with option-al software and cable. Covers 144–148 &430–450 MHz transmit with 118–550 MHz,118–174, 375–550 & 810–999 MHz receive (cellular blocked), includes AM Aircraft band and Weather channel with Alert.
ICOM 208H PROGRAMMING CABLE FULL
Provides VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive along with VHF/UHF full duplex.