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The Smart Migration to an APCO P25 Digital Radio System

IPX7 waterproof protection

The water removal design from the speaker grill keeps the communication clear, no matter what the elements are. The ICF70/F80 series has waterproof construction that is sealed with waterproof gaskets.
* According to the International Standard IEC60529 (2001). 1m depth for 30 minutes.

Built-in multiple signaling

Use the built-in CTCSS, DTCS, 2-Tone, 5-Tone and BIIS 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 and 8 5-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

DisplayAlphanumeric display

The large high contrast LCD clearly shows a variety of information with a full dot-matrix display. Program the display to show either 1 line with 12 characters or 2 lines with 24 characters. Status icons are displayed at the top and the functions assigned to the P buttons (P0–P3) are shown at the bottom of the display.
The bottom of the LCD shows the assigned functions (see right)

Li-Ion battery pack

The large capacity 1600mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack, BP-235 provides a practical 8 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

Tactical group function

The tactical group function allows you to copy memory channels to the tactical zone (zone 32) and dynamically regroup memory channels. Using the optional zone copy cable, memory channels in the tactical zone can be transferred from a master radio to other radios.

P25

Project 25 (P25) Digital Features

Upgrade to digital option

The IC-F70/F80 series offers you three choices to P25 digital compatibility. Choice one is P25 compliant from the factory. Choice two is a digital hardware radio and you can install the P25 activation software (EX-2785 J01) later. Choice three is analog only radio and you can install the DSP unit, UT-120 and P25 activation software (EX-2785 J01) later.

System Upgrade Chart

AES/DES digital encryption activation software

AES and DES are encryption standards required by public safety agencies. The IC-F70D, F80D series provide secure encryption with DES and AES accordingly when activatied with EX-2785 J02 (for DES) and EX-2785 J03 (for AES) activation software.

Interoperability

The IC-F70D, F80D series is APCO Project 25 (P25) compliant. It ensures interoperability with other manufacturer’s P25 digital radios in conventional mode. Program digital and/or analog FM modes per channel. The mixed mode scan allows you to detect and receive both analog FM and P25 digital modes and to transmit either mode depending on programming.

Built-in voice scrambler

The IC-F70/F80 series includes a built-in inversion type voice scrambler. When a more secure system is required, the optional voice scrambler unit UT-109 or UT-110 is available.
* These voice scrambler functions are not available in digital mode.

MDC 1200 compatible

The following selective calling and ANI features are available with the built-in MDC signaling.

  • PTT ID/Caller ID
  • Radio check
  • Selective call
  • Call alert
  • Emergency, emergency mic monitoring
  • Emergency man down (with UT-124)
  •  Radio stun/revive
  • 500 Aliases
  • Status/message
  • Call log

Intrinsically safe version

Intrinsically safe version approved by FM Approvals, is suitable for use in hazardous areas where flammable gasses or liquids are used.

Radio stun/kill and Power-on password function

The radio stun/kill functions disable a lost or stolen radio over the air, eliminating security threats from undesired listeners. The power-on password prevents unauthorized people turning on the radio.

Other features

  • 256 memory channels with 32 zones
  • Built-in audio compander
  • 8 DTMF autodial memories
  • Normal and priority scans
  • Busy, repeater lockout functions
  • Wide and narrow (25/12.5kHz) channel spacing is programmable
  • Power ON password, and more...