IC-F52D/F62D handheld compact UHF/VHF transceiver

The Icom IC-F52D/F62D handheld is a compact UHF/VHF transceiver that offers both analog and digital capabilities. Offering multiple operating modes including analog FM, IDAS NXDN Conventional and upgradable to NXDN Type-D trunking, the radio is suitable for integrating into an existing analog network or for futureproofing with the aim of moving to a digital network.

Features include: full dot-matrix display, rotary channel and volume knob for simple everyday operation; built-in Bluetooth, voice recording, active noise-cancelling functions; motion/stationary detection, man-down and lone-worker functions; OTAP for reconfiguring radios in the field; and intelligent battery management to extend the battery life.

Digital functions (voice and data) include: direct mode; individual, group and all call; late entry for group call; status call and polling; short data messages; call alert (NXDN); GPS position data (optional HM-233GP required); transparent data mode; AMBE+2 vocoder; and OTAP function (OTAP manager CS-OTPM1 required).

The unit is engineered to IP67/66/55/54 waterproof and dustproof standards, and MIL-STD 810 G for shock, vibration and temperature. It is 29 mm wide (including the battery) and weighs 230 g (with the battery and belt clip included).