IC-V80

ICOM
IC-V80

Specifications

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Basic 2m FM handheld transceiver with rugged construction. Powerful 5.5W of output power, long lasting battery life. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2009.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-V80 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [1] [2] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
Transmit	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [2] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [3]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	0.14 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	70dB (on adjacent channel)
FM-N	50dB (on adjacent channel)
DR (Dynamic Range) [4]
65 dB (20 KHz spaced signals) 89 dB (10 MHz spaced signals)
Spurious and image rejection
75 dB
Frequency stability
± 2.5 ppm from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.700 MHz
2°	450 kHz
Squelch sensitivity
FM	0.1 uV

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	5.5 / 2.5 / 0.5W
Spurious emission
< -60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5.0 KHz (FM) ± 2.5 KHz (FM-N)
Microphone
2.2 kΩ

Features

Memory
200 regular memories 6 scan edges (2 x 3 pairs) 1 call
Display
sub-KHz frequency resolution 3-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
DTMF / CTCSS / DTCS 1750Hz tone [3]
Antenna
BNC 50Ω
Power supply
7.2~7.4 VDC (battery pack) 9 VDC battery case (6 x AA alkaline)
Power consumption
20 mA RX, typ (power save mode) 65 mA RX, typ (stand-by) 180 mA RX, typ (max volume, external speaker) 310 mA RX, typ (max volume, internal speaker) 1.4A TX, typ (at 5.5W) 0.9A TX, typ (at 2.5W) 0.6A TX, typ (at 0.5W)
Audio power
0.75W on 16Ω internal speaker 0.45W on 8Ω external speaker
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone / external SP
Connections
Jack 2.5 mm (microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 112 (H) x 30 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
140g without battery pack 360g with battery pack BP-264 and antenna

Guaranteed range 144~148 MHz.
USA and AUS versions.
EUR and UK versions IC-V80E.
This parameter, not in official data, was obtained with direct tests.

IC-V80 description :

The ICOM IC-V80 / ICOM IC-V80E it's a military rugged rig offers water resistance and superior protection against dust and dirt (IP54). Compact, rugged and with plenty of power, this ICOM is ideal for basic, on-the-go ham operations. Other available versions: IC-V80-HD with Li-ion battery and rapid charger, IC-V80-Sport with alkaline battery case. The transceiver has a total of 207 memory channels, including regular channels, scan edges and 1 call channel. The channel name is programmable with 5 characters for easy recognition. Built-in CTCSS/DTCS codes provide quiet stand-by and allow you to use tone-access repeaters. The pocket beep alerts you when a matching tone frequency is received. The tone scan detects the subaudible tone that is used for repeater access.

IC-V80 other features :

Wide or narrow channel spacing.
WX channel and weather alert function, USA version only.
Program, memory, skip, priority and tone scans.
Power save function.
BNC type antenna connector.
Automatic repeater function, USA version only.
1750Hz tone for repeater access, IC-V80E only.
TOT (time out timer) setting.
Repeater lockout and busy channel lockout.
PC programmable with optional CS-V80 software.
Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning with optional software.
Direct keypad frequency entry.
DTMF autodial memories.
Auto power off.
LCD backlight.

IC-V80 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-V80 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 149.95	2021-oct	Brand-new
USD 149.95	2018-oct	Brand-new

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