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IC-F4S UHF portable, no keypad, 440-470MHz, 25 kHz Channel Spacing, 4 W, 32 channels. Includes antenna, 1050 mAh Ni-Cd battery (BP-196), plastic belt clip, manual. Charger not included

7 character alphanumeric LCD display, 5 programmable keys, CTCSS, DTCS and DTMF ANI signaling, trunking and encryption options, screw type antenna connector

Charger ordered separately

Meets U.S. Department of Defense environmental standard MIL-STD-810 C, D, E, F, G More...

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Item SKU Number: 008369

FCA point / Shipped from: USA

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ICOM IC-F3S / IC-F4S Portable Two-Way Radios

* Icom IC-F3SI (Soldier Intercom (SI), US Army) is a version of IC-F3S radio, with a factory-reduced output power of 0.1 Watts

Simple and flexible operation hides powerful functions

Includes SmarTrunk II^TM capability !
The IC-F3S or IC-F4S employs SmarTrunk II^TMcapability^* for telephone interconnect and unit-to-unit calling, etc. Also, conventional mode with CTCSS and DTCS encode/decode is available for operation in out-of-service areas. Additionally, either 2-tone decode or 5-tone encode/decode is optionally available to meet a wide variety of signalling requirements in conventional mode.
* Optional UT-105 is required.

Simple operation
A portable radio that makes communication as simple as it should be! A minimum of switches and keys (no extensive keypad) put basic, day-to-day functions at your fingertips.

Dealer-programmable assign function
Up to 7^* keys can be assigned functions, providing customized operation to suit your individual needs.
*In SmarTrunk II^TMmode; up to 5 in conventional mode.

And more...

Advanced programming capabilities via an IBM^(R) PC
Rugged, dependable construction
Selectable LCD backlight condition: off, auto or continuously on
Long life battery pack
2-step power save function
Time-out timer (TOT)
Password function
Selectable 5-tone format
6 character alphanumeric display

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Frequency coverage^*(MHz)

: IC-F3 136-150 146-174
IC-F4 400-430 440-470 470-500 490-512/520

Mode

: 16K0F3E (25 kHz type)
8K50F3E (12.5 kHz type)

PLL channel step

: 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz and
7.5 kHz

Number of channels*

: 16 or 32 (16 ch × 2 banks)

Power supply requirement

: 9.6 V DC (negative ground)

Current drain (F3/F4)

: Tx
Rx

High power
Rated audio
Standby

1.3/1.4 A
250 mA
60/65 mA

Frequency stability

: ±0.0005% (EIA)
±1500 Hz (ETS/CEPT)

Oper. temp. range (F3S/F4S)

: -25°C to +55°C / -20°C to +55°C (ETS/CEPT)
-22°F to +140°F (EIA)

Dimensions

: 57(W) × 140(H) × 37(D)(proj. not included; mm/in)
2 1/4(W) × 5 1/2(H) × 1 15/32(D)

Weight (w/ant. and battery)

: 390 g (13.8 oz)

TRANSMITTER

Output power (at 9.6 V DC)

: IC-F3S 5 W or 1 W
IC-F4S 4 W or 1 W

Modulation system

: Variable reactance frequency modulation

Max. frequency deviation

: ±5.0 kHz (25 kHz type)
±2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz type)

Spurious emissions

: 70 dB typical (EIA)
0.25 µW (ETS/CEPT)

Adjacent channel power

: 70 dB (25 kHz type)
60 dB (12.5 kHz type)

External mic. connector

: 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm (1/10") /2 kOhm

RECEIVER

Receive system

: Double-conversion superheterodyne

Intermed. freq. (F3S/F4S)

: 1st 31.05/46.35 MHz
2nd 450 kHz

Sensitivity (typ.; F3S/F4S)

: for 12 dB SINAD 0.25/0.3 µV
EMF; for 20 dB SINAD 0.63/0.79 µV

SQL sensitivity (typ.; F3S/F4S)

: 0.25/0.3 µV (at threshold)

Adjacent Ch. selectivity

: 70 dB (25 kHz type)
60 dB (12.5 kHz type)

Spurious response rejection

: 70 dB

Intermodulation rejection

: 65 dB

Audio output power (at 9.6 V DC)

: 500 mW (typical at 10% distortion with an 8 Ohm load)

External SP connector

: 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8") /8 Ohm

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications
Icom makes rugged products that meet MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards as follows.

Standard	MIL 810C		MIL 810D		MIL 810E
Standard	Method	Procedure	Method	Procedure	Method	Procedure
Vibration	514.2	X	514.3	I	514.4	I
Shock	516.2	I	516.3	I	516.4	I
Temp. Shock					503.3	I
Low Press.					500.3	I
Solar Radio-					505.3	I

* Varies according to version

Measurements made in accordance with EIA/TIA-152-C, 204D, 603 or ETS-300-086 or CEPT T/R 24. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS

AD-98FSC ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER

Allows you to connect a BNC-type antenna.

BC-110A/C/D/V WALL CHARGER

Used for regularly charging the connected battery pack.

BC-121 MULTI-CHARGER + AD-81 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-124 AC ADAPTER

For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-81's are necessary). The BC-124 outputs 12 V DC and has 7 A capacity for the BC-124. Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hrs.

BC-133 BATTERY CHARGER

Regularly charges a battery pack with/without transceiver.

BC-143 DESKTOP CHARGER

For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger. Charging time : 1 to 1.5 hrs.

BC-119 DESKTOP CHARGER is also available for rapid charging with AD-81 CHARGER ADAPTER

BP-194 BATTERY CASE

Battery case for AA(R6) 6 × 8 batteries.

BP-195/BP-196 BATTERY PACKS

BP-195: 9.6 V/700 mAh; BP-196: 9.6 V/1050 mAh

HM-46 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Slim dimensions. Equipped with an earphone jack and a transmit indicator.

HM-54 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

For operation while conveniently hanging the transceiver from your belt, etc.

HM-75A SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Allows you remote control capability. The [Up], [Down], [A] and [B] switches, act as the [Up], [Down], [P0] and [P1] switches of the transceiver, respectively.

HS-128 EARPHONE - MICROPHONE

Ideal for hands-free operation by clipping the Mic. with PTT switch to your lapel or breast pocket.

HS-51 HEADSET

For hands-free operation. Includes VOX, PTT and "one-touch" PTT with a time-out timer.

MB-68/MB-74 BELT CLIPS

MB-68: Allows you to attach the transceiver to your belt. Same as that supplied.

MB-74: Alligator type. Clips almost anything in a variety of convenient places.

OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE/CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH NOISE FILTER

Allows you to charge a battery pack connected to the transceiver via a DC power source (12 to 16 V DC). For charging ONLY^__the transceiver cannot be simultaneously operated.

SP-13 EARPHONE

Provides clear audio in noisy environments.

UT-80 2-TONE UNIT

Provides the transceiver with 2-tone decode capability.

UT-96 5-TONE UNIT

Provides the transceiver with 5-tone encode/decode capability.

UT-105 SmarTrunk II^TMLogic Board

Provides SmarTrunk II^TMcapabilities.

UT-109/UT-110 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNITS

Provides operating security. Ask your local dealer for details about usable version, etc.

UT-109: Non-rolling type/UT-110: Rolling type

UT-111 TRUNKING UNIT

Provides LTR^(R) trunking capabilities. Ask your local dealer for details about usage.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
LTR is a registered trademark of the EFJohnson Radio Systems.
SmarTrunk II is a trademark of SmarTrunk Systems Inc.

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