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Icom IC-F34/F44 Series
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Icom IC-F34/F44

Product Description

Whether you are a large-scale construction site, warehouse, hospital or shopping centre, the new IC-F34 / F44 series provides the built-in flexibility to handle your communication needs. Offering advanced features including a wide frequency range, multiple signalling and loud audio, the IC-F34 /F44 series is a rugged and reliable 2-way communications tool.

Features
Key Benefits
Typical Applications

Overview

  • Selcall & BIIS

  • Built in voice scrambler

  • Panic button

  • 2 Year warranty

  • Li-Ion battery & charger

  • Options socket

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Features:

4 versions available
IC-F34GS VHF transceiver, 5W, without keypad
IC-F34GT VHF transceiver, 5W, with keypad
IC-F44GS UHF transceiver, 4W, without keypad
IC-F44GT UHF transceiver, 4W, with keypad

Lithium-Ion battery pack and rapid charger as standard
The IC-F34G/F44G series is supplied with the BP-231 Li-Ion battery pack that provides 8 hours operation on a single charge (TX, RX, Standby 5:5:90) and BC-160 desktop rapid charger as standard. An optional BP-232 larger capacity battery pack and BP-230 economical battery packs are also available. Lithium-Ion batteries provide larger capacity and a longer operating time than a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack and allow flexible charging without memory effect.

Small and lightweight body
The IC-F34G/F44G series weighs just 300g and measures only 53x120x32.5mm. The aluminium die-cast chassis and polycarbonate casing combination meets MIL Specifications and has been designed for durability. A rugged dual-rail guide securely locks the battery to the back of the radio.

Wide frequency coverage
The IC-F34G/F44G series covers a wide frequency range (400¡V470MHz). The series also has wide, middle and narrow channel spacing (25, 20, 12.5kHz)* selectable per channel.
* Cannot program 25 and 20 kHz at the same time.

Alphanumeric LCD
The series incorporates an 8-character 14 segment alphanumeric LCD. An automatic LCD backlight is employed for night-time operation.

Multi 2-tone/5-tone function built-in
The IC-F34G/F44G series has built-in 2-Tone, 5-Tone, CTCSS and DTCS signalling for group communication or selective calling. The IC-F34G/F44G series can decode ten 2-tone codes or eight 5-tone codes on a channel. When a matched tone is received, various actions are programmable for each code (E.g. answer back calls, beep sounds, bell icon, stun/kill, auto transmission, external out etc.)

256 memory channels and rotary channel knob
The IC-F34G/F44G series has maximum 256 programmable channels with 16 banks. With a simple rotation of the rotary channel knob, memory channel can be selected.

Programmable functions
Up to 8 programmable buttons, [P0]¡V[P3], [„°], [„²], [Monitor] and [Red button] can be assigned with additional functions to meet a variety of requirements.

Built in Voice scrambler
The IC-F34G/F44G series has a built-in inversion type voice scrambler as standard. By installing an optional voice scrambler unit, UT-109 or UT-110, more secure communication can be possible.

BIIS 1200 compatible
The following selective calling and data features are available with the built-in BIIS system.

- 32 abbreviated call memories
- 7 group IDs
- 24-status Messages
- Send 8-character SDM (Short Data Message)
- Receive up to 95 characters of free text

Two-Year Warranty
The F15/25 is supplied with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty (1 year on the battery).

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Key Benefits:

With licensed two-way radio:

  • There are no call charges no matter how many calls you make!
  • You get your own exclusive channel to avoid interference from other radio users
  • Instant communication at the touch of a button
  • Hand portables you will give you typical ranges of 5-6Km, less in built-up areas but greater ranges are also possible*
  • You may add a base station to more than double the range of a hand portable radio

* range is mainly dependant on terrain, for example one clients mobile radio system provides 3 miles range in one direction (due to hills) and 40 miles range in another. Careful equipment selection and system engineering will significantly improve your range, please ask us for advice.

 In addition to the benefits above Selcall/BIIS enables a hand-held or vehicle mounted radio to possess the all the benefits of PMR radio plus many of the facilities found on a mobile phone and more, see the radios feature list for its unique selcall features.

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Typical Applications (include but are not limited to):

Hotel & Hospitality
Selcall/BIIS may be used to monitor alarm systems, the night doorbell, as well as Staff safety and security. Status messages may, for example, be used to instantly summon a porter to a room saving time and improving efficiency. Pub watch systems make use of the Selcall/BISS system to automatically identify who is calling as well as making use of the panic button.

Visitor Attractions
Use Selcall/BIIS to monitor the status / control plant equipment and alarm systems. Ensure the safety of visitors and staff; ensure your visitors are not disrupted by unnecessary voice calls.

Retail
Shop watch systems make use of the Selcall/BIIS system to automatically identify who is calling as well as the use of the panic button.

Education
Use Selcall/BIIS to monitor fire alarms as well as staff / pupil security and safety. The panic button will identify who is in need of assistance.

Security
When an alarm signals a message can be instantly displayed on the screen of your radio. Selcall Lone worker and Man Down features are invaluable for any security company.

Agriculture
Use Selcall/BIIS to monitor the status / control irrigation equipment and environmental alarm systems.

Local Government
Ideal for long range communications for rent collectors etc. Selcall panic button and Man Down features invaluable for lone workers.

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