ICOM IC- V8






The Icom IC-V8-15 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 controlsin 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 V8-15 Sport version includes the BP-208 alkaline AA cell holder, MB-103 belt clip and BNC flexible antenna (no charger).
NOTE:
The earlier V8-25 version included the BP-222N battery pack, BC-146 drop-in trickle charging tray with BC-147A AC adapter [6.5-18.5 hours] (with AD-99N insert and BC-147A wall adapter), MB-103 belt clip and BNC flexible antenna. The V8-25 was reviewed in the November 2001 issue of QST.
Features
  • 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