Icom 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

General
Frequency range IC-F50 IC-F60	136-174 MHz 400-470 MHz 450-512 MHz (U.S.A.) 450-520 MHz (General)
Number of Channels	Max. 128 channels/ 8 banks
Channel spacing	12.5/25kHz, 15/30kHz
Antenna impedance	50 ohm (SMA Type)
Frequency error	±2.5ppm
PLL channel step IC-F50 IC-F60	2.5/3.125 kHz 5/6.25 kHz
Power supply requirements	7.2V DC
Current drain (approx.) Transmit   Receive	IC-F50 IC-F60 AF max. Stand-by 1.5A/0.7A (5W/1W) 1.5A/0.8A (4W/1W) 300mA 85mA
Operating temperature range	–30°C to +60°C –22°F to +140°F
Dimensions (W x H x D) (projections not included)	56 x 97 x 36.4mm 2.2 x 3.8 x 1.4 in.
Weight (approx.)	280g; 9.9oz

Transmitter
Output power IC-F50 IC-F60	5.0W 4.0W
Modulation system	Variable reactance frequency modulation
Max. frequency deviation	±5 kHz (wide) ±2.5 kHz (narrow)
Modulation limiting	60-100% of Max. deviation
Audio harmonic distortion	3% typ. (AF 1kHz, 40% deviation)
Spurious emissions	70dB Min.
Adjacent channel power	70dB Min. (wide) 60dB Min. (narrow)
FM Hum and Noise	46dB typ. (wide) 40dB typ. (narrow)
External microphone impedance	9-pin multi connector/2.2kΩ

Receiver
Sensitivity (12dB SINAD)	Less than 0.25 µV
Squelch sensitivity	0.25µV typ. (at threshold)
Adjacent channel selectivity	75dB typ. (wide) 65dB typ. (narrow)
Spurious response	70dB
Intermodulation	74dB typ.
Hum and noise	45db typ. (wide) 40dB typ. (narrow)
Audio output power	0.5W typ. at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
External SP connector	9-pin multi connector/8Ω

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

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

Standard	MIL 810 C		MIL 810 D		MIL 810 E		MIL 810 F
	Method	Proc	Method	Proc	Method	Proc	Method	Proc
Low Pressure	500.1	I	500.2	I, II	500.3	I, II	500.4	I, II
High Temp.	501.1	I	501.2	I, II	501.3	I, II	501.4	I, II
Low Temp.	502.1	I	502.2	I, II	502.3	I, II	502.4	I, II
Temp. Shock	503.1	I	503.2	I	503.3	I	503.4	I
Solar Radiation	505.1	I	505.2	I	505.3	I	505.4	I
Rain	506.1	I, II	506.2	I, II	506.3	I, II	506.4	I, II
Humidity	507.1	I, II	507.2	II, III	507.3	II, III	507.4	–
Salt Fog	509.1	I	509.2	I	509.3	I	509.4	–
Dust	510.1	I	510.2	I	510.3	I	510.4	I
Vibration	514.2	VIII, X	514.3	I	514.4	I	514.5	I
Shock	516.2	I, II, V	516.3	I, IV	516.4	I, IV	516.5	I, IV

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)