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Icom IC-F22SR PMR 446 Transceiver with Autocom

I was not desperately impressed with the solution Autocom supply for providing power to the Icom via the Autocom unit as it a) precludes easy exchange for a battery pack and b) left the back of the unit exposed. I therefore cobbled together this solution.

	Using the (optional) BP-208 alkaline battery case I performed the modifications shown in the picture opposite.
	BP-208 with back closed.
	Appearance of unit with BP-208 in place and plugs inserted.

It is worth noting that the Icom will, out of the box, supposedly communicate with the Kenwood TX-3101 on channels 1 and 3 as supplied by Autocom. However, I did not find this when I tried it with a friend's Kenwood.

You should also note that the CTCSS channel numbers given in the Icom manual do not correspond with the EIA/TIA standard. There is a difference of 2. Icom CTCSS 10 equals EIA/TIA CTCSS 8.

This PDF shows the channel numbers, frequencies, tones for both the Icom and Kenwood.

PMR 446 Links - click icon in margin.

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