Icom IC-F52D VHF Handheld IDAS Radio - Compact and Versatile Communication Device

The Icom IC-F52D VHF Handheld IDAS Radio is a compact, lightweight, and versatile communication tool designed for a wide range of applications. Its robust features make it suitable for both professional and personal use.

Key Features

• Compact and Lightweight: Easy to carry and handle.
• Multiple Operating Modes: Choose from Analog FM, NXDN™/dPMR™ conventional. Note: Some modes may not be available in all regions.
• Upgradable Trunking: Upgrade to NXDN™ Type-D or dPMR™ Mode 3 trunking (availability may vary).
• User-Friendly Interface: Full dot-matrix display, rotary channel, and volume knob for seamless operation.
• Advanced Features:
  • Built-in Bluetooth® for wireless connectivity (version without Bluetooth® also available).
  • Voice recording and active noise cancelling functions.
  • Motion/stationary detection, Man Down, and Lone Worker functions for enhanced safety.
  • OTAP (Over-the-Air Programming) for easily reconfiguring radios in the field.
  • Intelligent battery management to extend battery life.

Specifications

General

• Frequency Coverage: 136–174 MHz (varies by version).
• Channels and Zones: 512 channels / 128 zones.
• Type of Emission:
  • (NXDN Version) 16K0F3E*, 14K0F3E, 11K0F3E, 8K50F3E, 8K30F1E/D, 4K00F1E/D
  • (dPMR Version) 16K0F3E*, 14K0F3E, 8K50F3E, 4K00F1E/D
  *25 kHz bandwidth not available for FCC Part 90 licensees in the USA.
• Power Supply: 7.5 V DC nominal.
• Current Drain: Tx: 1.8 A, Rx: 500 mA / 170 mA (max. audio/standby).
• Antenna Impedance: 50 Ω.
• Operating Temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C; -22 °F to +140 °F.
• Dimensions: 56 × 91.5 × 36.5 mm; 2.2 × 3.6 × 1.4 in (with BP-294).
• Weight: 125 g; 4.4 oz (main unit), 270 g; 9.5 oz (with BP-294, MBB-3).

Transmitter

• Output Power: Hi, L2, L1: 5 W, 2 W, 1 W.
• Frequency Stability: ±1.0 ppm.
• Spurious Emissions: 80 dB typ. (USA), 0.25 μW (≤ 1 GHz), 1.0 μW (> 1 GHz) (EUR).
• FM Hum and Noise: 57 dB typ. (@25 kHz), 55 dB typ. (@12.5 kHz) (USA).
• Audio Harmonic Distortion: 0.4% typ. (AF 1 kHz 40% deviation).
• FSK Error: 1% typ. (@DVN, DN).

Receiver

• Sensitivity:
  • Analog (12 dB SINAD): 0.23 μV typ.
  • Analog (20 dB SINAD): −4.0 dBμV emf typ. (@25 kHz), −1.4 dBμV emf typ. (@12.5 kHz).
  • Digital (1% BER): −5.0 dBμV emf typ. (0.28 μV typ.) (@DVN), −3.0 dBμV emf typ. (0.35 μV typ.) (@DN).
• Adjacent Channel:
  • Analog: 79 dB typ. (@25/20 kHz), 77 dB typ. (@12.5 kHz).
  • Digital: 70 dB typ. (@DVN), 72 dB typ. (@DN).
• Spurious Response Rejection: 76 dB typ.
• Intermodulation Rejection:
  • Analog: 76 dB typ. (USA), 68 dB typ. (EUR).
  • Digital: 73 dBμV emf typ. (@DVN)/−40 dBm typ. (@DN).
• Audio Output Power:
  • Internal Speaker: 1300 mW typ. (at 5% distortion, 8 Ω load).
  • External Speaker: 1000 mW typ. (at 5% distortion, 8 Ω load), 1300 mW typ. (with HM-222H).

With its multitude of features and reliable performance, the Icom IC-F52D VHF Handheld IDAS Radio is an exceptional choice for anyone in need of a powerful communication device.