Name: Icom IC-7200
Brand: Icom

160m – 6m

Bands

100 W

Output

2008

Introduced

Frequency	TX: 160–10 m + 6 m (amateur), RX: 0.03–60 MHz
Bands	160m, 80m, 60m (direct entry), 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 10m, 6m
TX power	100 W (100W SSB/CW/RTTY continuously adjustable to 2W minimum. AM 1-40W (Icom spec, adjustable from 1W).)
Modes	USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM
Weight	5.5 kg (12.1 lb) - 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) per ARRL QST review. Dimensions: 3.8×9.5×12 inches (97×241×305 mm incl protrusions).
Connector	SO-239
Year	2008

Connectors

antenna	SO-239
mic	8-pin modular (HM-36 included)
usb	USB (CI-V PC control, rear panel)
acc	accessory connector
key	electronic keyer jack (6.3mm)
ext spkr	external speaker jack (3.5mm)
dc in	DC 13.8V 22A
power req	DC 13.8V. 22A max TX.

the rugged HF workhorse, water-resistant, front-facing speaker, built to take outdoors water-resistant design: marine-grade waterproof protection on front panel buttons and knobs rear bumper protects rear panel connections front-facing speaker (most radios have rear/bottom speakers, this faces you!) IF DSP with AGC loop management (DSP inside AGC, prevents pumping from filtered signals!) digital IF filter: 51 passband widths, adjustable 50 Hz to 3.6 kHz (no optional filters needed!) digital twin PBT: narrow passband or shift entire passband to eliminate QRM auto notch + manual notch filters digital noise reduction + noise blanker 6 kHz roofing filter RF speech compressor (DSP-controlled, low distortion even at high compression) full CW break-in (QSK) + selectable CW carrier point (USB/LSB) + adjustable pitch USB port for PC control (CI-V data format, rear panel) 60m direct frequency entry + memory storage 201 scannable memory channels ±0.5 ppm frequency stability 20 dB attenuator + preamplifier band stacking register + quick split + auto TS step-up 1 Hz tuning resolution built-in voice synthesizer HM-36 hand mic + OPC-1457 DC cable + ACC cable included NO FM mode, SSB/CW/RTTY/AM only

Strengths

A rugged, water-resistant design (marine-grade front panel) with a front-facing speaker. It has IF DSP with AGC loop management, 51 filter widths (no optional filters), twin PBT, 100W on HF/6m, USB for PC control, full CW QSK, and 60m direct entry, with simple controls. It is built to go outdoors.

Weaknesses

Discontinued (the IC-7300 superseded it). No FM mode (SSB/CW/RTTY/AM only; no 2m/70cm FM repeaters). No VHF/UHF (HF+6m only). An LCD, not color. No waterfall. No touchscreen. No built-in ATU. No SD card. Heavy for portable (12.1 lbs).

Verdict

A rugged field HF radio. The IC-7200 is built like Icom's marine radios: a water-resistant front panel, a rear bumper, and a front-facing speaker. It suits Field Day, POTA, or a truck. The IF DSP with 51 filter widths and AGC loop management punches above its price, and the deliberate omission of FM keeps it focused on HF. It is discontinued; for VHF/UHF or FM, the IC-7100 is the alternative, and the IC-7300 is the spiritual successor.

The Icom IC-7200 is a rugged, no-frills HF and 6-meter transceiver that earned a loyal following as a workhorse for clubs, emergency communications, and operators who wanted clean performance without a steep learning curve. It puts out 100 watts on SSB, CW, and RTTY (1 to 40 watts on AM), receives from 30 kHz to 60 MHz, and brings real DSP to a mid-priced rig: 51 selectable filter passbands, digital twin passband tuning, and a manual notch filter.

Its defining trait is toughness. Icom borrowed waterproofing techniques from its marine radios to seal the front-panel buttons and knobs, and added a protective rear bumper to shield the connectors, a radio built to survive the field and the back of a vehicle. A built-in USB port made it an early favorite for digital modes and computer control, since a single cable handles both audio and rig control. Note that it covers the SSB/CW/RTTY/AM modes but not FM.

It is a discontinued model that holds its value well. Compare it with the classic IC-735 and the all-band IC-7100.