IC-2300H

ICOM
IC-2300H

Specifications

Prices

Mobile VHF transceiver with 65 Watts of RF output power and heavy duty endurance. Simple user interface, built-in CTCSS and DTCS encoder/decoder, powerful loud and clear audio. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2011.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-2300H specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1]
Transmit	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [2] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [3] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	< 0.18 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM-N	> 6.0 KHz (-6dB) < 18.0 KHz (-55dB)
FM-W	> 12.0 KHz (-6dB) < 28.0 KHz (-55dB)
RF attenuator
20dB
Spurious and image rejection
> 60 dB
Frequency stability
± 3 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	46.35 MHz
2°	450 KHz
Squelch sensitivity
FM	< 0.13 uV (threshold)

Transmitter

Output power [5]
VHF	5 / 10 / 25 / 65W
Spurious emission
< -60 dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5.0 KHz (wide) ± 2.5 KHz (narrow)
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
200 regular memories 6 for programmed scan limits 1 call channel
Display
sub-KHz frequency resolution 13-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15% external
Power consumption
1.5A RX, max audio 0.4A RX, standby 11A TX, max power (65W)
Audio power
4.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm external speaker
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone) Jack 3.5 mm (cloning through the speaker jack)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
140 (W) x 40 (H) x 162 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
1.1kg

Guaranteed 144-148 MHz.
EXP version.
USA version.
EUR version.
Limited on Taiwan and Korea versions.

IC-2300H description :

The IC-2300H front panel layout includes a simple user interface, a large display with six alphanumeric characters offers a good viewing angle with amber, yellow or green backlight color. Ideal for any mobile operation. The transceiver can generate 65 Watt of output power, the rugged aluminum diecast provides effective heat dissipation and keeps RF output even during high duty cycle continuous transmission. Built-in is a current detector circuit which protects the power amplifier from excessive current flow. When excessive current flow is detected, the circuit automatically reduces the transmit output power to approximately 25 watts. The IC2300H has a thermal detector circuit too, which protects the power amplifier from excessive heat. As the temperature increases, the circuit automatically reduces the transmit output to approximately 10 to 20 watts. The IC2300 H is built tough to protect from a rough road. It has been tested to and has passed the MIL-STD 810G specifications including shock, vibration and temperature tests.

Built-in CTCSS and DTCS
The CTCSS and DTCS tones are built-in for quiet stand-by and repeater access. The tone scan function detects the subaudible tone that is used for repeater access. The pocket beep function gives you an audible and visual indicator of an incoming call. The DTCS encoder function (DTCS transmit only) is also available.
Scan functions
The radio supports various scan types (full scan, memory scan, programmed scan, scan resume function) for maximum reception and ease of use. The DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) system allows you to scan selected banks from 10 memory banks by simply adding and deleting bank links.
Squelch attenuator
The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting. 20 dB of attenuation is obtained at the maximum setting.
Output power
The radio has 4 output power levels (Low, Mid-Low, Mid, High) to suit your operating requirements. Lower output powers during short-distance communications will reduce current consumption.
One-touch PTT function
The PTT switch can be operated as a one-touch PTT switch, each push switches between transmit and receive. Using this function you can transmit without holding down the PTT switch.

IC-2300H other features :

Power supply voltage display.
Wide/narrow channel setting.
High 4.5 Watt loud audio.
Audio mute function.
DTMF autodial.
Time-out timer.
Repeater lockout.
Automatic power off.
Weather channel receive and alert function (USA version only).
Automatic repeater function (USA version only).
Monitor function.
S-meter squelch.
Selectable squelch delay from short and long.
Squelch attenuator reduces suppression from strong signals.
PC to transceiver and transceiver to transceiver cloning capability.

IC-2300H price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-2300H sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 189.95	2021-oct	Brand-new
USD 159.95	2018-oct	Brand-new In promotion

IC-2300H review

Don, KD9WJH

February-28 2023

I've had this radio for only a couple of weeks, but I already love it. It's easy to program, has good sound, and with 65 Watts, really gets out there.

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IZ8FCX Ciro

The Icom IC-2300 is a fantastic mobile radio, excellent receiver and great transmission modulation. Aesthetically beautiful and very easy to use, it is a pity that it is not very widespread in Italy since it is no longer found in various retailers. I have had one for four years and I wanted another one but nothing to do, however for me it remains the best mono-band currently on the market.

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