The green polycarbonate front panel and aluminum die-cast chassis provide high reliability in the toughest conditions. The 54(W)×132(H)×35(D)mm* compact ergonomic body is easy for carrying anywhere. * 21⁄8 (W) × 53⁄16 (H) × 13⁄8 (D) in.
16 Button Keypad for Easy-to-access Functions
The function guidance is labeled on the 16 buttons. It's easy to manage all of the functions equipped on the IC-V8 by pushing the Function key and shortcut keys. In addition, a channel number or an operating frequency can be entered from the keypad directly.
Powerful 5.5W of Output power
The IC-V8 generates a powerful 5.5W output with Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery packs, ensuring you a wide communication range.
Reversible Up/Down Switches and Rotary Selector
Channel selection, volume and squelch functions can be assigned to either the up/down switches or to the rotary selector.
5-character alphanumeric display
Letters and numeral character names provide easy recognition of each channel. S-meter, output power, power save, keylock, tone and duplex setting icons show various operating status at glance.
100 Memory Channels and One Call Channel
Up to 100 of your favorite frequency settings (including channel name, tone, output power and repeater offset) can be stored in the memory. Furthermore, one call channel provides one touch channel access for a frequently used frequency.
CTCSS and DTCS Operation Standard
50 CTCSS and 104×2 DTCS tone squelch operation codes (encode and decode) provide quiet standby and allow you repeater access. A pocket beep alerts you of a call and a tone scan can detect the sub-audible tone in use in the receiving signals.
Standard DTMF Encoder and Optional DTMF Decoder
5 DTMF memory channels with up to 24 DTMF codes allow remote operation. The optional UT-108 DTMF decoder unit provides code squelch operation as well as a pager function.
Other features
Set mode and initial set mode menu ensures easy operation
Very fast scanning speed of 40 channels per second (During program scanning)
Mic. simple remote control with optional HM-75A
LED backlighting for LCD
PC cloning capability
Reverse shift function
Auto squelch delay
Specifications
General
Frequency range
Tx 144–148MHz
Rx 136–174MHz* *Guaranteed range 144–148MHz
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
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.
Standard
MIL 801 C
MIL 810 D
MIL 810 E
MIL 810 F
Method
Proc.
Method
Proc.
Method
Proc.
Method
Proc.
Low Pressure
500.1
I
500.2
I, II
500.3
I, II
500.4
I, II
High Temp.
501.1
I
501.2
I, II
501.3
I, II
501.4
I, II
Low Temp.
502.1
I
502.2
I, II
502.3
I, II
502.4-3
I, II
Temp. Shock
503.1
I
503.2
I
503.3
I
503.4
I
Solar Radiation
505.1
I
505.2
I
505.3
I
505.4
I
Rain
506.1
I, II
506.2
I, II
506.3
I, II
506.4
I, II
Humidity
507.1
I, II
507.2
II, III
507.3
II, III
507.4
II, III
Salt Fog
509.1
I
509.2
I
509.3
I
509.4
I
Dust
510.1
I
510.2
I
510.3
I
510.4
I
Vibration
514.2
VIII, X
514.3
I
514.4
I
514.5
I
Shock
516.2
I, II, V
516.3
I, IV
516.4
I, IV
516.5
I, IV
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
