Handy Talky Icom IC-V8

The Icom IC-V8 Sport provides professional quality and functions in a rugged easy-to-use package. This radio features military grade construction, CTCSS/DTCS encode/decode with tone scan and a full 5.5 watts out with the optional BP-222N battery. Low power output (0.5 watts) is also featured. The V8 has three different scan modes. These are Programmed, Memory and Priority Watch. Zoom through your personalized scan ranges, 3 user selectable pairs at 40 channels per second. You also get 100 alphanumeric (5 character) memory channels. Each memory stores frequency, name, tone, output power and duplex setting. Plus enjoy fast 40 channel per second scanning. Five DTMF memory channels with up to 24 DTMF codes allow remote operation. The optional DTMF decoder unit (UT-108) provides code squelch operation and pager functions.

Channel selection, volume, squelch and sub audible tones can be assigned to the Up/Down switches or rotary selector at your convenience. You will master the controls in no time. The multi-function LCD has LED back lighting. The keypad is marked for easy use. This radio has an attractive forest green polycarbonate front panel. The current V8 Sport version includes the BP-208 alkaline AA cell holder, MB-103 belt clip and BNC flexible antenna (no charger).

Features Icom IC-V8
• Full sized and easy to use
• 5.5 watts max. output
• 100 Alphanumeric Channels
• Rugged MIL grade construction
• CTCSS/DTCS encode/decode with tone scan
• Reversible Up/Down and Rotary Selector

Specifications Icom IC-V8
 

General
Frequency range	Tx 144–148 MHz Rx 136–174 MHz* *Guaranteed range 144–148 MHz
Mode	FM (F3E, F2D)
No. of memory channels	107 (incl. 6 scan edges and 1 call)
Frequency stability	±10ppm (-10°C to +60°C)
Operating temperature range	–10°C to +60°C; +14°F to +140°F
Power supply	7.2 V DC (6.0–10.3 V DC acceptable; Icom’s battery pack only)
Current drain (at 7.2V DC)	Tx 5.5W 2.0A 0.5W 0.8A Rx Max. audio 250mA Standby 70mA Power saved 20mA
Antenna connector	BNC (50Ω)
Dimensions (proj. not incl.)	54(W)×132(H)×35(D) mm 21/8(W)×53/16(H)×13/8(D) in
Weight (approx.)	350 g; 12.3 oz (with BP-222)

Transmitter
Output power (at 7.2 V DC)	5.5 W (High) 0.5 W (Low)
Spurious emissions	Less than –60 dB
Max. frequency deviation	±5.0 kHz
External mic. connector	3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm (1/10″) / 2.2 kΩ

Receiver
Receiving system	Double conversion superheterodyne
Intermediate frequencies 1st 2nd	21.7 MHz 450 kHz
Sensitivity	0.16 µV (typ.; at 12dB SINAD)
Squelch sensitivity	0.10 µV (typ.; at threshold)
Selectivity	65dB (typical)
Intermodulation	75dB (typical)
Spurious and image rejection	75dB (typical)
Audio output power (at 7.2 V DC)	300mW with an 8Ω load
External speaker connector	2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8″) / 8Ω