Icom IC-V8000 VHF FM Mobile Transceiver (Discontinued)

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Icom IC-V8000

Description

DISCONTINUED

The Icom IC-V8000 is a legendary, high-power 2-metre VHF FM amateur mobile transceiver that remains highly revered by ham radio operators, off-road enthusiasts, and emergency communication teams worldwide. It earned an iconic status as one of the most powerful mobile rigs ever produced in its class, famously delivering a massive 75 watts of RF output power straight out of the box.

Important Lifecycle Notice: The Icom IC-V8000 has been officially discontinued (End of Life) by the manufacturer. Within Icom’s amateur VHF mobile portfolio, it was succeeded by models like the IC-V8000-05 and later high-power rigs such as the Icom IC-2300H, which maintains a rugged 65W output in a significantly more compact chassis layout.

Features

ADVANCED ENGINEERING & OPERATING FEATURES
75W RF Output Power Delivers up to 75 watts of VHF transmission power for extended communication coverage. Four selectable power levels (75W, 25W, 10W and 5W) allow operators to adjust transmission strength according to operating conditions and repeater requirements.
Automatic Cooling Fan Rear-mounted cooling fan helps dissipate heat generated by the power amplifier during extended transmission periods, supporting consistent radio performance.
HM-133V Remote Control Microphone Multifunction microphone with backlit keypad and programmable controls. Supports direct frequency entry, memory channel selection, squelch adjustment and scanning functions without requiring access to the main radio control panel.
207 Memory Channels Provides 207 memory channels, comprising 200 regular channels, six scan-edge channels and one call channel. Supports alphanumeric channel names of up to six characters for convenient identification.
Dynamic Memory Scan (DMS) Organises memory channels into ten banks (A–J), allowing operators to configure and scan selected groups of frequencies for more efficient monitoring.
CTCSS & DTCS Signalling Includes 50 CTCSS tones and 104 × 2 DTCS codes for compatible repeater access and selective squelch operation. A Pocket Beep function provides an audible alert when a matching signal is received.
Weather Alert Scanning Supports monitoring of NOAA weather channels and compatible weather alert transmissions, providing audible notification of severe weather warnings where the service is available.

Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage Transmit: 144–148 MHz (Amateur 2m Band)
Receive: 136–174 MHz
Operating Mode FM (F3E), with supported F2D data operation
RF Transmit Power 75W / 25W / 10W / 5W (selectable)
Memory Channels 207 total (200 regular, 6 scan edges, 1 call channel)
Operating Voltage 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground)
Current Consumption (Transmit) Up to 15.0 A at maximum 75W output
Current Consumption (Receive) Maximum Audio: 1.0 A
Standby (Squelched): 0.3 A
Antenna Connector SO-239 (M-type), 50 Ω unbalanced
Frequency Stability ±10 ppm (-10°C to +60°C)
Audio Output Power 2.0W into an 8 Ω load
Microphone Interface RJ45 8-pin modular connector
Dimensions (W × H × D) 150 × 50 × 150 mm (excluding cooling fan)
Device Weight Approximately 1.09 kg

Brochure

Icom IC-F8101 Brochure

Accessories

COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES
HM-133V Remote-Control Microphone (Standard) Multifunction remote-control microphone with backlit keypad, allowing convenient access to frequency selection, memory channels, scanning and other supported radio functions.
MB-10 Mounting Bracket Mounting bracket designed for secure installation of the mobile radio in a vehicle or suitable fixed operating position.
SP-30 / SP-35 External Speakers Optional external speakers providing flexible audio placement and improved audibility in vehicles or operating environments.
OPC-1132 / OPC-347 DC Power Cables DC power cables for connecting the radio to a compatible 13.8V DC power supply or vehicle electrical system.
HM-154 / HM-36 Hand Microphones Optional replacement hand microphones providing alternative push-to-talk communication options.
CT-17 CI-V Interface Optional CI-V interface accessory for connecting compatible Icom radio equipment to computer-based control systems or supported remote-control applications.
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