Rugged and Basic 2M with Powerful Audio!
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Tough Construction

Icom radios are built tough, and the IC-V80/ E – Icom' s most economical 2M – is no exception. This military rugged rig offers water resistance and superior protection against dust and dirt ( IP54) . Compact, rugged and with plenty of power, the IC-V80/ E is ideal for basic, on-the-go ham operations.
750mW loud audio

The IC-V80/ E uses the BTL ( bridge-tied load) amplifier that doubles the audio output. Every ham knows that power = current × voltage. The V80’ s BTL increases the audio output by doubling the voltage delivered to the speaker.The 36mm large speaker delivers 750mW of loud and intelligible audio* . Great for noisy environments.
Typical value using with internal speaker.
Powerful 5.5W of Output Power

The IC-V80/ E offers a just-right mix of power and size. 5.5 watts of high power will work to get your message through. Get up to 19 hours* of operating time with the Li-ion battery pack ( BP-265) or 13 hours with the Ni-MH ( BP-264) . All that power comes is an easy to hold and use size – not too big, not too small.
* Typical operation. 5: 5: 90 duty cycle with power save on.
Passes military specificationsIP54 and MIL-STD-810 rugged construction

The dust protection and water-resistance equivalent to IP54 provides reliable operation for practical outdoor operation. The IC-V80/ E tested to and passed 11 categories of MIL-STD-810 environmental tests.
A total of 207 memory channels

The IC-V80/ E has a total of 207 memory channels, including 200 regular channels, 6 channels, including 200 regular channels, 6 scan edges and 1 call channel. The channel name is programmable with 5 characters for easy recognition.
Built-in CTCSS/ DTCS

The CTCSS and DTCS tone 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.
Internal VOX function

The IC-V80/ E has internal VOX ( Voice Operated Transmit) function for convenient hands-free operation with a compatible optional headset and plug adapter cable. Also, the VOX gain and VOX delay time are adjustable.
Other features

* 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 European repeater access ( IC-V80E only)
* TOT ( time out timer) setting
* Repeater lockout and busy channel lockout
* PC programmable with optional CS-V80
* Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning ( optional)
* Direct keypad frequency entry
* DTMF memory channels
* Auto power off
* LCD backlight
* Wide/ narrow channel spacing