IC-F50

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...

Specification ICOM IC-F50

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

Icom makes rugged products that meet MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards as follows.

Measurements made in accordance with EIA-152C/204D, TIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied Accessories

• VHF antenna*
• UHF antenna*
• Alligator-type belt clip, MB-98
• Battery pack, BP-227

*Antenna (Length may differ according to version)