IC-F16 Transreceiver ICOM VHF
Land Communication
- Tough and reliable construction
- Simple operation
- Wide range frequency coverage
- Lithium-ion battery standard
- Built-in CTCSS and DTCS
- Multiple 2-Tone, Multiple 5-Tone
- Optional voice scrambler, man down and DTMF decoder units
Introduction
The IC-F16/S series shows Icom’s new direction in LMR radio design. Simple operation for everyone but a powerful and reliable tool for your daily business. Its very durable construction is resistant to shock and vibration. The dual rail guide design securely locks the battery pack to the radio. Wide range frequency coverage, Li-Ion battery pack, loud and clear audio, built-in signaling and option unit connector combined with Icom grade electrical performance, the IC-F16/S series will easily exceed your expectations.
Features Highlights
Tough and reliable construction
The IC-F16/S series is built around an aluminum die-cast chassis and covered with tough polycarbonate casing. This radio is built to last. Its dual slide rail securely locks the battery to the radio. The battery terminal is covered with a noncorrosive rubber packing. The belt clip is clamped between the radio and the battery, making it nearly impossible to knock loose.
Simple operation
Having only 3 buttons, volume and channel knobs, the IC-F16/S series does not require special training to use. Positive button action for sure operation even when wearing gloves, allows you to get down to the business of communicating without fuss.
Wide frequency coverage
The IC-F16/S series covers a wide frequency range with one version (136–174, 400–470MHz). Wide and narrow channel spacing (25, 12.5kHz) is programmable per channel.
Long use even in extreme cold
Supplied 2300mAh (typ.) Li-Ion battery pack, BP-232H has superior electrochemical characteristics even in extremely cold areas (0˚C to –30˚C). It provides stable output for longer while having less voltage reduction at low temperatures.
Optional board
The IC-F16/S series has an expansion socket for adding an optional board. Voice scrambler, man down and DTMF decoder features are available, depending on the installed board.
Most popular signaling built-in
Use the built-in 2-Tone, 5-Tone, CTCSS and DTCS capabilities as standard to set up your own talk groups and quiet standby when others are talking.
Multiple 2-Tone, Multiple 5-Tone
Adapt these three columns to fit your design need. To duplicate, delete or move columns, select the column and use the top icons to perform your action.
- Beep sound
- Answer back
- Stun
- LED blink
- Scan
Other Features
MDC PTT ID and MDC emergency call functions are available (Transmit only)
LED low battery alert
TOT function and lock out penalty timer
2 step power saver
Normal and priority scan
500mW loud and clear audio
Optional VOX headset
PC programming capability
Embedded ESN (Electronic serial number)
Specifications
General
| Frequency range IC-F16/IC-F16S IC-F26/IC-F26S | 136–174MHz 400–470MHz |
| Number of channels | 16 (IC-F16, IC-F26)4 (Max., IC-F16S, IC-F26S) |
| Channel spacing | 12.5kHz/25kHz |
| PLL channel step | 2.5kHz, 3.125kHz (VHF)5kHz, 6.25kHz (UHF) |
| Power supply requirement | 7.2V DC |
| Current drain (at 7.2V DC; approx.) Transmit VHF (5W) UHF (4W) Receive stand-by rated output | 1.5A 1.6A 70mA 300mA |
| Antenna impedance | 50Ω |
| Usable temperature range | –30˚C to +60˚C |
| Dimensions (with BP-232H)(projections are not included) | 53 (W) ×120 (H) ×42.4 (D) mm |
| Weight | 296g (approx. with BP-232H) |
TRANSMITTER
| Output power | 5W (VHF), 4W (UHF) |
| Max. frequency deviation | ±5kHz (Wide) ±5kHz (Wide) |
| Frequency error | ±2.5ppm |
| Spurious emissions | 80dB typ. |
| Adjacent channel power VHF UHF | 80/70dB typ. (Wide/narrow) 75/68dB typ. (Wide/narrow) |
| FM Hum and Noise | 46dB typ. (Wide) 40dB typ. (Narrow) |
| Audio harmonic distortion | 3% typ. (AF 1kHz, 40% deviation) |
| Modulation limiting | 60–100% of max. deviation |
| External microphone connector | 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm /2.2kΩ |
| RECEIVER |
| Sensitivity | 0.25μV typ. (at 12dB SINAD) |
| 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 ratio | 50dB typ. (Wide) 45dB typ. (Narrow) |
| Audio output power | 500mW typ. (at 5% distortion with an 8Ω load) |
| External speaker connector | 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm/8Ω |
Standard | MIL 810F | |
Method | Procedure | |
Low Pressure | 500.4 | I, II |
High Temperature | 501.4 | I, II |
Low Temperature | 502.4 | I, II |
Temperature Shock | 503.4 | I |
Solar Radiation | 505.4 | I |
Rain Blowing/Drip | 506.4 | I, III |
Humidity | 507.4 | - |
Salt Fog | 509.4 | - |
Dust Blowing | 510.4 | I |
Vibration | 514.4 | I |
Shock | 516.4 | I, IV |