Icom IC-V8 VHF Handheld Transceiver

Icom IC-V8 VHF Handheld Transceiver is a portable FM radio designed for dependable VHF two-way communication. The radio provides high and low transmit power settings, programmable memory channels and multiple scanning functions in a compact handheld design.

The IC-V8 operates on the VHF band. The USA version transmits from 144–148 MHz and receives from 136–174 MHz, while the General version supports 136–174 MHz transmit/receive, with specifications guaranteed within 144–148 MHz. 

Key Features

• VHF FM handheld transceiver
• Up to 5.5 W RF output power
• High/Low output settings: 5.5 W / 0.5 W
• 107 memory channels including 1 call channel and 6 programmed scan-edge channels
• 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz tuning steps
• Program, Memory, Skip, Priority and Tone scanning modes
• BNC 50-ohm antenna connector
• 7.2 V DC nominal power requirement
• Double-conversion superheterodyne receiver
• Approximately 300 mW or greater audio output into an 8-ohm load

The IC-V8 measures approximately 54 × 132 × 35 mm excluding projections and weighs approximately 350 g when fitted with the BP-222 battery pack.