Support Equipment

IC-V82 handheld radio

Also known as

IC-V82
Icom IC-V82
Icom V82

Icom IC-V82 is a discontinued Japanese handheld VHF amateur transceiver in the 2-meter class. Icom said it was produced and exported from 2004 to October 2014, and the model was later cited in 2024 reporting on the Lebanon device attacks.

IC-V82 handheld radio, Handheld radio model, Support Equipment

Image source: Icom IC-V82 product photo

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Japan
Built by: Icom Inc.
Type: Handheld radio model
Service note: 2004-2014

communications portable

Specifications

Band: 2 m VHF amateur band
Transmit power: Up to 7 W
Memory channels: 207
Receive range: 136-174 MHz
Antenna connector: BNC (50 ohm)

Hidden Explosive Device

Amnesty International said the 18 September 2024 wave involved IC-V82 handheld radios and that the detonated devices were consistent with radios containing hidden explosive devices.

Carried item

Item type

Carriage evidence

Explosive pager/radio device, Booby-trapped pager and two-way radio, Munitions

Explosive pager/radio device

Booby-trapped communications device

Amnesty International said the exploded devices were consistent with radios containing hidden explosive devices in the 18 September 2024 wave.

Sources: Lebanon: Establish international investigation into deadly attacks using exploding portable devices

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Sources

Icom IC-V82 product photoPublisher: Universal Radio, Inc. | Note: Supports image provenance for the IC-V82 product photo used on the page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Icom IC-V82 follow-up noticePublisher: Icom Inc. | Note: Supports manufacturer and background context, including Icom's statement that the IC-V82 was produced and exported from 2004 to October 2014 and later discontinued. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Icom IC-V82 Specifications - Universal Radio, Inc.Publisher: Universal Radio, Inc. | Note: Supports the IC-V82 technical specifications, including 2 meter coverage, 207 memory channels, and 7 watt output. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Lebanon: Establish international investigation into deadly attacks using exploding portable devicesPublisher: Amnesty International | Note: Directly documents the 18 September 2024 wave involving IC-V82 handheld radios in the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict. | Accessed: 2026-06-27