📻 Own the airwaves, wherever you go!
The Icom IC-V86 is a lightweight, handheld VHF amateur radio operating on the 144-148 MHz band. Compact and portable, it comes with a 12V battery included and is backed by a 1-year warranty, making it a dependable choice for professionals and hobbyists seeking clear, reliable two-way communication.
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.99 x 8.85 x 2.99 inches |
| Item model number | IC-V86 |
| Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. (included) |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
M**Y
Grat build quality
Great little HT for the price. It feels good in the hand, has great transmit and receive sound quality and the little extra power in the 7W helps me hit repeaters I couldn't get to before. Check the manual or online for how to enable the EH power (extra high power). It's a little hidden but there. A few guys in my radio club have them and like them. Decent stock antenna and good battery life too.
T**Y
Radio works great
Love it …!!!! Would buy another if I need to
H**S
ICOM IS GOOD
THIS IS OK BUT I AM EXPECTING IS DUAL BAND, BUT I WILL LOOK FOR ANOTHER SERIES
M**E
A fine, high quality radio.
A fine radio! When you take it from the box you can feel the quality.I’m still learning the programming. I like the ease of manual programming. Although you can buy a cable and program with a computer. I’d rather do it manually and learn more about it.As for transmitting and receiving. It seems to do a fine job with 4 power settings. I also really like the rugged BNC antenna connector.Overall, it is a fine radio and a good value... I’d recommend, Highly!
R**A
Disappointed
I spent days trying to get this radio to connect with several repeaters. I followed the instructions and then went to U-tube for more info. Nothing worked. Maybe it was just this one radio. So I sent it back. I have 30 years of being a ham operator.
C**O
Like them
They are fantastic. We use them while we were RV ing with family. We could communicate while we were on the road, even when they were like a mile ahead. In addition when we are helping the driver of the RV either parking or something else, communication is faster than the mobile phone.
P**R
High quality radio at a good price
If you want a rugged high-quality radio that just plain works, this might just be for you. I got mine fresh out of the box and was on the air within minutes. The speaker is big and loud and delivers high quality sound. It feels very well made and will probably last as long as I need it. Only cons are the rubber ducky antenna is just enough to get you started but eventually needs to be replaced with something better, but that's to be expected. Also it's not super intuitive to use but not too bad either.
S**
Wind, rain or shine this HT is ready.
The V-86 immediately became my go to HT upon arrival. It’s built solid and works flawlessly. Better built in every way than my other handhelds.
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