Firefighters, Police, Security, Oil industry and Public utilities. Each profession
has its own unique challenges, but all have one thing in common: the need for reliable
communications. Icom’s IC-F50/F60 offers a compact waterproof, MIL STD package,
that's easy to use. Rain or shine, this radio keeps you in contact in nearly any
environment.
Icom Taking it to the Extreme - Rugged Radios for Rugged Terrain
A South American resort implements an Icom repeater and radios for their HeliSkiing operation. Radios featured include the IC-4001,
IC-F50 and the IC-F5021.
IPX7 waterproof protection
The gasket sealed waterproof housing provides superior waterproof protection, equivalent
to IPX7*. Reliable and dependable use in harsh
conditions such as rain, snow, sudden change in temperature, make the
IC-F50/F60 the radio for all situations.
* According to the international standard IEC 529 (1989). 1m
depth for 30 minutes.
Built-in Tone signaling
Use the built-in CTCSS, DTCS, 2-Tone and 5-Tone capability to set up your own talk
groups and quiet stand-by when others are talking. You can also set up selective
calls to individuals or control a repeater.
Multiple 2-Tone, Multiple 5-Tone
Up to 10 2-Tone codes can be decoded on a single memory channel. This is perfect
for professionals who require multiple district paging on one channel. When a matched
tone is received, the following items are programmable for each code.
- Bell icon • Answer back
- Stun
- Beep sound
- Auto transmit
- Scan
Li-Ion battery pack
The large capacity 1700mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack, BP-227 provides a
practical 10 hours* of operating time.
Li-Ion batteries allow flexible charging and have almost no memory effect.
* Typical operation Tx:Rx: Stand-by=5:5:90
Up to 7 programmable buttons
The [P0]–[P3], [Red] and [Up], [Down] buttons are programmable to meet specific
needs. The [Red] button on the top panel can be assigned as an emergency trigger.
Alphanumeric display
The 8-character alphanumeric display shows channel, bank, tone code and scanning
channel names on the display. 7 operational icons on the sub-line show various status
at a glance.
Wide range coverage and large channel capacity
The IC-F50/F60 covers a wide frequency range in one version. The large capacity
of 128 memory channels with 8 memory banks allows you to divide and store a variety
of channels from local to wide area network channels. Both wide and narrow (25/12.5kHz)
channel bandwidth is programmable to each channel.
Compact body
56(W)×97(H)×36.4(D) mm* compact
body with durable, dependable construction, meets MIL standard specifications.
* 2.2(W)×3.8(H)×1.4(D) in
Built-in voice scrambler
The IC-F50/F60 has a built-in inversion type voice scrambler in
all versions.
MDC 1200 Compatible
The following selective calling and ANI features are available with the built-in
MDC signaling.
- PTT ID
- Radio check
- Caller ID
- Selective call
- Emergency, emergency mic monitoring
- Radio stun/revive
- 500 Aliases
- Status/message
- Call alert
Waterproof microphone
An optional waterproof speaker-microphone, HM-138 provides reliable operation, even
with the radio securely on your belt.
Other features
- Built-in compander, compatible with the IC-F30G and IC-F520 series
- 8 DTMF autodial memories
- Powerful 5W output for IC-F50, 4W output for IC-F60
- Normal and priority scans
- 2 step power saver
- Optional AA alkaline battery case, BP-226 for battery back up
- Busy, repeater lockout function
- Power ON password, and more...