The ICOM IC-V88 is a handheld VHF transceiver covering 136-174 MHz in receive and 144-146 MHz (Europe) or 144-148 MHz (USA) in transmit. It has a frequency stability of ±2.5 p.p.m. and selectable tuning steps of 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, or 50 kHz. The IC-V88 offers an RF output power of 5.5W, 2.0W, or 0.5W and features 1 memory bank with 128 channels. It has an 800mW internal audio output and includes CTCSS/DTCS, DTMF, Inversion Voice Scrambler, and IP67 waterproofing. The transceiver weighs 230 gr (with BP-278) and measures 112 × 52 × 22 mm (with BP-278).
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m
- Frequency stability
- ± 2.5 p.p.m.
- Tuning steps
- 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 kHz
- Memories
- 128 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 136-174 MHz
- Modulations
- FM
- Sensitivity
- 0.25 μV typ. (at 12dB SINAD)
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- >60 dB
- Audio output
- 800mW (internal)
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 144-146 MHz (Europe)
144-148 MHz (USA) - Modulations
- FM
- RF-output
- 5.5 / 2.0 / 0.5W
Connections
- Antenna
- SMA
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 7.5V DC
- Current drain RX
- 77-300 mA
- TX
- 1.5 A
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 52 × 112 × 22 mm (2.05 × 4.41 × 0.87 in) with BP-278
- Weight
- 230 gr (8.1 oz) with BP-278
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 2014 and 201x
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- IP67 waterproofing
MIL-STD810
10.5 hours of operation
8 chars alphanumeric display
CTCSS / DTCS
DTMF
Inversion Voice Scrambler - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 6064
- MPN
- ICOM-IC-V000088
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- ICOM IC-V88 brochure PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
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