ICOM IC-V8 brochure

144MHz FM TRANSCEIVER

Quality, simplicity, anywhere

Tough construction

The green polycarbonate front panel and aluminum die-cast chas­sis provide durability. The 54
gonomic 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.

×132(H)×35(D)

(W)

mm* compact er-

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, squelch and subaudible tones can be
assigned to the up/down switches or rotary selector at your conve­nience.

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 frequencies can be stored into the mem­ory with channel name, tone, output power and duplex setting. 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 (en­coder and decoder) provide quiet standby and allow you to access
closed repeater. Pocket beep keeps track of calls, and tone scan
detects the subaudible tone 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 DTMF decoder unit, UT-108, provides code
squelch operation and pager function.

Other features

• Set mode and initial set mode menu ensure 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

1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html

Printed in Japan

2380 116th Avenue NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004, U.S.A.
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Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
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Communication Equipment
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Unit 1 / 103 Garden Road,
Clayton VIC 3168 Australia
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E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icom.net.au

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Kent, CT6 8LD, U.K.
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E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icomuk.co.uk

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Rue Brindejonc des Moulinais BP 5804,
31505 Toulouse Cedex, France
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Fax: [phone]
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08190 Sant Cugat del Valles Barcelona, Spain
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Auckland, New Zealand
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E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icom.co.nz

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Delta, B.C., V4K 5B8, Canada
Phone : [phone]
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E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icomcanada.com

Your local distributor/dealer:

6F No. 68, Sec. 1 Cheng-Teh Road,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.asia-icom.com

10C07, Long Silver Mansion, No.88, Yong Ding
Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100039, China
Phone : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.bjicom.com

Sopot, 3 maja 54, Poland
Phone : [phone]
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E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icompolska.com.pl

JP98/14190QA

TW03/00288EM

Icom Inc. (Japan), is an ISO 9001 and ISO

14001 certification acquired company.

144MHz FM TRANSCEIVER

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

• Frequency coverage : Tx 144–148MHz

• Mode : FM (F3E, F2D)

• No. of memory Ch. : 107

• Frequency stability : ±10ppm (–10˚C to +60˚C)

• Operating temperature range:

•Power supply : 7.2V DC (6.0–10.3V DC accept-
requirement able; Icom’s battery pack only)

• Current drain (at 7.2V DC):

• Antenna connector : BNC

• Dimensions : 54

(proj. not incl.)

•Weight

(approx.) : 350g; 12.3oz

Rx 136–174MHz*

*Guaranteed range 144–148MHz

(incl. 6 scan edges and 1 call)

–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F

Tx

Rx Standby 70mA

5.5W 2.0A

0.5W 0.8A

Max. audio 250mA

Power saved 20mA

(50Ω)

✕132

✕5

3

(H)

⁄

16(H)

✕35

(D) mm;

3

✕1

(W)

1

⁄

2

8(W)

(w/ant. and BP-222)

OPTIONS

BATTERYPACKS AND CASE

BP-208N

AA (LR6)
batteries × 6

BP-209N

Ni-Cd

7.2V/1100mAh

BP-210N

Ni-MH

7.2V/1650mAh

⁄

8(D) in

BP-222N

Ni-Cd

7.2V/600mAh

TRANSMITTER

• Output power : High 5.5W

(at 7.2V DC) Low 0.5W

• Spurious emissions : Less than –60dB

• Max. freq. deviation : ±5.0kHz

• Ext. mic. connector : 3-conductor 2.5(d)mm (
/2.2kΩ

RECEIVER

• Receiving system : Double conversion super-

• Intermediate freq. : 1st 21.7MHz

• Sensitivity : 0.16µV

• Squelch sensitivity : 0.10µV

• Selectivity : 65dB

• Intermodulation : 75dB (typical)

• Spurious and image rejection:

REGULAR CHARGER

▼BC-147A/E

heterodyne
2nd 450kHz

(typ.; at 12dB SINAD)
(typ.; threshold)

(typical)

75dB

(typical)

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

RAPID CHARGER

▼BC-145

A/E/V

1

⁄10″)

• Audio output power : 300mW

(at 7.2V DC)

• Ext. SPconnector :

with an 8Ω load

3-conductor 3.5(d)mm (1⁄8″)/8 Ω

Supplied accessories

● Battery case or battery pack* ●Desktop charger*

● Antenna ● Belt clip

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

Low Pressure 500.1
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
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 –
Salt Fog 509.1 I 509.2 I 509.3 I 509.4 –
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

MIL 810 C MIL 810 D MIL 810 E MIL 810 F

Method

Proc.

Method

I 500.2 I, II 500.3 I, II 500.4 I, II

*depending on version

Proc.

Method

Proc.

Method

502.4-3

▼BC-157

Proc.

I, II

BATTERYPACKS

AND CASE

OUTPUT POWER

BATTERYLIFE – 7.5hours 11hours 4.0hours

Approx. battery life; Tx (Hi): Rx: standby=5:5:90 with auto power save
* The LOW output power selection is recommended.

BP-208N BP-209N BP-210N BP-222N

5.5W typ.* 5.5W typ. 5.5W typ. 5.5W typ.

SPEAKER-MICROPHONES

▼HM-75A

▲

HM-46L

▲HM-158L

HM-46L: Slim dimensions. Equipped with an earphone jack and a

transmit indicator.

HM-75A: Allows you to remotely select operating channel, etc., ac-

cording to program.

HM-158L: Compact and durable body with screw-type connector.

Equipped with an earphone jack and a revolving clip.

▲BC-146

BC-146 DESKTOP CHARGER

+ BC-147A/E AC ADAPTER
Charges a battery pack, BP-209N, BP-210N or BP­222N with/without transceiver in 12, 18.5, 6.5 hours
(approx.), respectively. BC-137 is also available for
regular charging.

HS-51 HEADSET

For hands-free operation. Includes VOX,
PTT and “one-touch” PTT with a time-out
timer.

▲BC-121N+AD-94

▲BC-144N

BC-144N DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145A/E/V AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of battery pack, BP-209N, BP-210N or BP-222N. An AC adapter, BC-145, is supplied with the
charger depending on version. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hours. BC-119N is also available for rapid charging.
BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-94 (Ver. 11) DESKTOPCHARGER ADAPTER + BC-157AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (Six AD-94s are required), BP-209N, BP-210N or BP-222N. An
AC adapter, BC-157, may be supplied, depending on version. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hours.

UT-108

DTMF DECODER

Provides DTMF decode
capability with code
squelch and pager opera­tion.

(6 pcs.)

CS-V8 CLONING SOFTWARE
+ OPC-478 CLONING CABLE

Provides quick and easy programming of memory channel, mem­ory names, etc.

MB-86/MB-103 BELTCLIPS
MB-103: Alligator type clip. Same as supplied.
MB-86: Swivel belt clip.

MB-96N/MB-96F LEATHER BELT HANGERS
MB-96N: Swivel belt hanger.
MB-96F: Fixed type belt hanger.Use with MB-103.

OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
Used for transceiver-to-transceiver data cloning.

OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE

For use the BC-121N with a DC power supply.

SP-13 EARPHONE
Provides clear audio even in noisy environments.

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