 Introducing
the IC-V82 - High power VHF Handheld with Digital Capability
Icom announces the debut of the IC-V82, a new high power 7W VHF Amateur
Radio handheld transceiver with optional digital capabilities.
The introduction of an optional UT-118 digital unit provides users not
only digital voice and data communication with other compatible IC-V82
and IC-2200H VHF mobile units but position exchange as well.
Featuring a durable, modern design, the IC-V82 is an ideal transceiver
for newcomers to Amateur Radio or those users seeking an easy to use 2
Metre handportable.
The IC-V82 has a 5 character alphanumeric LCD to show a variety of functions
including S-meter, output power, power save, key-lock, tone and duplex.
A backlit LCD allows the screen features to be seen in low light conditions.
The IC-V82 has 207 memory channels complete with the capability of programmable
features for each, such as subaudible tone encoding, tone squelch, repeater
offset and the ability to give channels names for easy identification.
The IC-V82 has the essential features that are now common in Icom's range
of Amateur Radio products including built in CTCSS and DTCS tones for
quiet standby and repeater access and 16 DTMF memory channels. With the
optional UT-108* the IC-V82 offers the ability to use DTMF touchtones
as a message pager to allow calls to be heard by particular radios.
Perhaps the most exciting new feature of the IC-V82 is its digital capability.
The IC-V82 has a special socket to accept the optional UT-118* digital
unit that provides for simultaneous digital voice and data (up to 20 character
short data message can be sent) providing a new level of capability and
versatility to the Amateur Radio user. Other digital features include:
• Position exchange that allows the exchange of information with other
stations when connected to an external GPS receiver (NMEA 0183 format)
and computer.
• Callsign function that displays your callsign and the received
callsign in each transmission.
• Callsign squelch giving you the option to choose an incoming call
selected by callsign.
The IC-V82 has a suggested retail price of £176.19 (inc.VAT) and
is supplied with a charger, rechargeable Ni-Cd battery, antenna, belt
clip, comprehensive handbook and two-year warranty. A comprehensive list
of accessories is available.
Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager at Icom (UK) Ltd said, 'With its basic
features and optional digital technology, the IC-V82 is a durable, high
quality handheld transceiver, one that any Amateur both experienced or
novice would enjoy having in their shack or in the field.'
* Please note that only one of these units may be fitted.
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