---
product_id: 125514190
title: "IC-V86 VHF 2M (144-148 MHz) FM Portable HT Handheld Amateur Radio"
brand: "icom"
price: "VT67221"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Icom"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/125514190-ic-v86-vhf-2m-144-148-mhz-fm-portable-ht
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Compact 1.1 x 2.4 x 2.4 in 144-148 MHz VHF range 12V battery included IC-V86 VHF 2M (144-148 MHz) FM Portable HT Handheld Amateur Radio

**Brand:** icom
**Price:** VT67221
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Own the airwaves with the IC-V86 — your compact, powerful communication sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IC-V86 VHF 2M (144-148 MHz) FM Portable HT Handheld Amateur Radio by icom
- **How much does it cost?** VT67221 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/125514190-ic-v86-vhf-2m-144-148-mhz-fm-portable-ht)

## Best For

- icom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted icom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power That Lasts:** Includes a 12V battery for extended use—no extra purchases needed to get started.
- • **Trusted Reliability:** Backed by a 1-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind for your amateur radio adventures.
- • **Lightweight & Durable:** Weighing just 12 ounces, it’s built for easy handling without sacrificing ruggedness.
- • **Pocket-Sized Portability:** Ultra-compact design fits comfortably in your hand or pocket for on-the-go communication.
- • **Crystal-Clear VHF Communication:** Stay connected on the 2-meter band with reliable 144-148 MHz frequency coverage.

## Overview

The IC-V86 is a handheld VHF amateur radio operating on the 144-148 MHz band, featuring a compact 1.1 x 2.4 x 2.4 inch form factor and lightweight 12-ounce design. It comes with a 12V battery included and offers reliable FM communication backed by a 1-year warranty, making it an essential tool for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking portable, dependable connectivity.

## Description

The IC-V86 gives you more audio, more RF power, more coverage and more battery capacity in a compact, MIL-STD portable. With 1.5W of audio power and a new chassis design, the IC-V86 enables users to hear incoming signals in loud, noisy environments. The IC-V86 expands users radios coverage with 7W of RF output power and the new 2250mAh Li-Ion battery pack provides longer operational capabilities.

Review: 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.
Review: 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.

## Features

- Item Package Dimension: 9.05L x 8.85W x 2.99H inches
- Item Package Weight - 1.76 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - TWO WAY RADIO

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.1 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches |
| Item model number | IC-V86 |
| Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. (included) |
| Warranty | 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ICOM
- **Number of Channels:** 207
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Frequency Range:** 144 - 148 MHz
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 5 Kilometer
- **Voltage:** 7.4 Volts (DC)
- **Water Resistance Level:** Water Resistant
- **Product Dimensions:** 2.99"D x 8.85"W x 2.99"H
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 12V batteries required. (included)
- **Item Weight:** 340 Grams

## Images

![IC-V86 VHF 2M (144-148 MHz) FM Portable HT Handheld Amateur Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zZmxqAH9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats the battery life if just receiving (no tx)?**
A: at least 1 full day

**Q: Does this radio work with marine channels?**
A: Receive only

**Q: Does this unit have a backlit keypad?**
A: No, the panel lights up, but not the keypad.

**Q: Does the v86 have two way earpieces**
A: Yes - YOu can get them

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grat build quality
*by M***Y on January 27, 2025*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality radio at a good price
*by P***R on May 10, 2020*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Radio - Instructions horrible
*by R***E on March 20, 2025*

First off let me go over the positives about this unit. I had an ICom 5 (I think that was the model) handheld radio and loved it. It got lost during a move and had to replace it. Went with ICom again. This unit is just as good. Solid, well built, good reception and clear transmit. There are a number of accessories you can get and make it into a base unit. Price is very reasonable for this radio. Now for the not so good. Trying to program this radio is frustrating (at least for me) and the instructions are horrible and misleading for certain functions. Had to go on YouTube to get information on how to program certain functions. Maybe you'll have better luck with the instructions than I did, but it is a solid little radio worth buying.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Icom IC-V86 VHF 2M (144-148 MHz) FM Portable HT Handheld Amateur Radio
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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-04*