IC-80AD
IC-80AD Features
- Monitor function to listen to a weak signal
- 14 Variable tuning steps
- Auto repeater function automatically turns on/off duplex operation and tone encoder
- Weather channel receive with weather alert
- 16 DTMF memory channels (24 digits)
- Key lock function
- 4 steps RF power selection (5W, 2.5W, 0.5W, 0.1W)
- Drip-resistant construction, equivalent to IPX4
- Auto power save, power off and power on
- 10dB (approx.) built-in attenuator
The Handheld Companion to the ID-880H Mobile
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Switchable VHF/UHF dual bander
The IC-80AD provides VHF/UHF dual band capabilities (one band at a time) via a simple band switching system.
Wideband receiver
The IC-80AD has a wideband receiver as a standard feature and covers 0.495-999.99MHz. *Listen to aviation, marine, weather channels and other utility communications*.
*Receiver range depending on versions. See specifications page.
CS-80/880 free download cloning software
The CS-80/880 free download cloning software is available from the Icom web site. Used with this software, various settings can be made from a PC and the memory channels and other settings can be shared between IC-80AD and its matching mobile unit, the ID-880H. Please download from http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/.
*Either OPC-1529R, OPC-478 or OPC-478UC optional cable is required.
1052 memory channels
The IC-80AD has a total of 1052 memory channels (including 1000 regular channels, 50 scan edges and 2 call channels) with 26 memory banks. All memory channels and the program scan can be named with 8-character channel comments. Also each memory bank can be named with up to 6-character bank name comment.
Multiple scan function
The IC-80AD supports various scan types for maximum reception and ease of use
- Full scan
- Selected band scan
- Programmed scan
- Memory scan
- Memory mode scan
- All bank scan
- Selected bank scan
- Bank link scan (DMS)
- Program scan link
- Skip scan
- Priority scan
- Tone scan
- Access repeater scan
Built-in CTCSS/DTCS encoder and decoder
Built-in CTCSS and DTCS tones are used for accessing a closed repeater or tone squelch operation. The pocket beep alerts you with a beep sound when the transceiver receives a preset tone. 1750Hz tone is also available.
Optional GPS speaker-microphone, HM-189GPS
When used with the new GPS speaker-microphone, HM-189GPS, the IC-80AD shows your position data on the display and offers a position reporting function in DV mode. The IC-80AD shows the direction to a memory position or to a received D-STAR station.
5 Watts (typical) output
The IC-80AD provides 5W (typical) output power both in VHF/UHF bands. The supplied BP-217 provides up to 6 hours* of operating time. When you don't need full power operation, you can reduce output power to 2.5/0.5/0.1W (typ.) for saving battery consumption
*Tx high: Rx: Stand-by duty ratio= 1 min.: 1min.: 8 min. Power save on.
External DC power jack
An external DC power jack allows for operation with an external DC power supply (10-16VA DC). When used with the DC power cable simultaneously operation during charging is possible.
Keypad navigation
The 4-direction cursor buttons on the keypad give you quick and intuitive access to many settings.
General
| Frequency range | Tx | 156.025–157.425 MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Rx | 156.050–163.275 MHz | |
| Rx (CH70) | 156.525 MHz | |
| RX (AIS) | 162.025 MHz | |
| Usable channel groups | INT, USA, CAN, WX channels | |
| Type of emission | 16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC), 16K0GXW (GMSK) | |
| Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) |
TX (6 W/1 W output) | 1500 mA/700 mA (approx.) |
| RX (Inter SP/Exter SP Max. audio) | 700 mA/350 mA (approx.) | |
| Operating temperature range | –20°C to +60°C; –4˚F to +140˚F | |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω | |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included) |
60.9 × 145.8 × 43.8 mm; 2.4 × 5.7 × 1.7 in |
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| Weight (approximately) | 357 g ; 12.6 oz (With BP-306, antenna, MB-133) |
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Transmitter
| Output power (Hi/Low) | 6 W/1 W | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. frequency deviation | ±5 kHz | |
| Frequency stability | ±10 ppm | |
| Spurious emissions | –68 dBc typical | |
Receiver
| Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
0.25 μV typical –3 dBμ emf typical –107 dBm |
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|---|---|---|
| Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) | 0.25 μV typical | |
| Adjacent channel selectivity DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 73 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| Spurious response DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 73 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| Intermodulation DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 68 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| Hum and noise | 40 dB | |
| Audio output power (at 10% distortion) |
Internal SP | 1500 mW typical (8 Ω load) |
| External SP | 350 mW typical (8 Ω load) | |
Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating
| Standard | MIL-810 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Procedure | |
| Low Pressure | 500.5 | I, II |
| High Temperature | 501.5 | I, II |
| Low Temperature | 502.5 | I, II |
| Temperature 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 |
| Immersion | 512.5 | I |
| Vibration | 514.6 | I |
| Shock | 516.6 | I, IV |
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
| Ingress Protection Standards | |
|---|---|
| Water | IPX7 (Waterproof protection) |
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Supplied Accessories
- BP-306 battery pack
- BC-251 battery charger
- AC adapter*
- CP-26 cigarette lighter cable
- MB-133 belt clip
- Antenna
- Hand strap
* May differ depending on version






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