The IC-V86 gives you more audio, more RF power, more coverage and more battery capacity in a compact, MIL-STD portable. With 1.5W of receive audio power and a new chassis design, the IC-V86 enables users to hear incoming signals in loud, noisy environments. The IC-V86 expands users radios coverage with 7W of RF output power and the new 2250mAh Li-Ion battery pack provides longer operational capabilities.
Output Power: |
7.0/5.5/2.5/0.5 Watts | |
RX Frequencies: |
136-174 MHz | |
Channels: |
207 (200 regular, 6 scan edges, 1 call) | |
Waterproof Rating: |
IP54 |
Rugged Construction
The IC-V86 tested to and passed MIL-STD-810 C, D, E, F & G environmental tests.
Standard | MIL 810G | |
Method | Proc. | |
Low Pressure | 500.5 | I, II |
High Temp. | 501.5 | I, II |
Low Temp. | 502.5 | I, II |
Temp. Shock | 503.5 | I-C |
Solar Radiation | 505.5 | I |
Rain Blowing/Drip | 506.5 | I, III |
Humidity | 507.5 | II |
Salt Fog | 509.5 | – |
Dust Blowing | 510.5 | I |
Vibration | 514.6 | I |
Shock | 516.6 | I, IV |
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
Ingress Protection Standard | |
Dust & Water | IP67 (Dust-tight and waterproof protection) |
Features Include:
- Selectable volume level, VFO/memory channel selection control
- Integrated VOX function
- Built-in CTCSS/DTCS encoder/decoder and tone scan
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