The RTH-8166 is an MF-HF Transceiver designed for voice and DSC communication, it is compliant withThe appropriate international recommendations. The frequency range is 10 kHz to 30 MHz in reception and 1.5 to 30 MHz in transmission.
With an RF output power of 250 W (PEP) the radio supports the F1B (FM) and J3E (SSB) modulation modes. The radio includes automated scanning of MF/HF DSC frequencies. The radio comes with an additional guard receiver available as an option for continuous watch on DSC, independent from the voice operation.