ICOM IC202 and IC202S
VHF SSB 
Transceivers
Created 19.8.06

The IC202 was the successor to the Liner 2, the ubiquitous 2m SSB rig of the early 1970s. Unlike the Liner 2 the IC202 had what resembled a true VFO covering 200kHz of the band on each range. In reality this was a very well engineered VXO.

The rig allowed for a set of internal batteries so handheld VHF DXing became possible with a commerical rig for the first time. I recall making some excellent QSOs way down into western France with this rig handheld as well as a goodly number of QTH squares on 2m SSB. The rig made an excellent driver for transverters.

The styling was distinctly military with its upright, manpack look.

The IC202 was a very clean rig with an excellent receiver and transmitter. To this day it is still a popular rig used to drive linears. The later IC202S had a number of improvements. Also produced were the IC602 (6m) and IC402 (70cms).

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