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Specifications V8
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 (50©)
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 (1/103) / 2.2 k©
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 8© load
External speaker connector 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/83) / 8©
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
Vibrat ion 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.
Supplied accessories
Battery case or battery pack*
Desktop charger*
Antenna
Belt clip