VHF AND UHF TRANSCEIVERS

Built to last, built to work!
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 Wide range of accessories available
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Tough and reliable construction
The IC-F15/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 non-corrosive 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-F15/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-F15/S series covers a wide frequency range with one version (136174, 400470MHz). Wide, middle and narrow channel spacing* is programmable per channel.
(* Programmable 25/12.5kHz or 20/12.5kHz)
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OPTIONS

BATTERY PACKS
Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.
Battery packs BP-230 BP-231 BP-232
Type and capacity Li-Ion 7.4V/ 800mAh Li-Ion 7.4V/1150mAh Li-Ion 7.4V/2000mAh
Operating Output power time* (VHF/UHF) 5.5 hours 8 hours 14 hours 5W/4W 5W/4W 5W/4W

BP-230

BP-231

BP-232

* Operating time is approximate time (at 20C). Tx: Rx: standby=5:5:90.

BELT CLIPS

RAPID CHARGER
Lithium-Ion battery standard
The IC-F15/S series comes with the BP231 Li-Ion battery pack as standard. Li-Ion batteries have virtually no memory issues and allows you exible charging. In addition, the optional BP-232 provides a high capacity 2000mAh for longer operating time.
BC-145 BC-160 CP-17L OPC-515L MB-93 MB-94
BC-160 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER Charges the BP-231 in 2 hours (approx.). BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER : Charges the BP-231 in 2 hours (approx.). CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE, OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE For use with the BC-160 or BC-119N. (1216V DC required).

MULTI-CHARGER

MB-93 : Swivel type. A fast and easy way to remove the transceiver from your belt. MB-94 : Alligator type. Same as supplied.

LEATHER BELT HANGERS

Optional board
The IC-F15/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.

BC-121N+AD-106 (6 pcs.)

OPC-656

BC-124

MB-96N

MB-96F

Most popular signalings 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.
BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-124 AC ADAPTER (Six AD-106s are required) Charges up to 6 battery packs in 2 hours (approx.) when BP-231 is attached. OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE : For use with the BC-121N. (1220V DC required).
HEADSETS and PTT/VOX UNIT
MB-96N: Swivel type belt hanger. Swivel joint of the MB-93 included. MB-96F : Fixed type belt hanger. For use with MB-94.

SPEAKER-MICROPHONE

Multiple 2-Tone, Multiple 5-Tone
Up to 10 2-Tone/8 5-Tone codes can be decoded on a channel. When a matched tone is received, the following items are programmable for each code. Beep sound Answer back Stun LED blink Auto transmit Scan

HS-94

HS-95

HS-97

VS-1L
HS-94: Earhook headset with exible boom microphone. HS-95: Behind-the-head headset with exible boom microphone. HS-97: Throat microphone ts around your neck and picks up speech vibration. VS-1L: PTT/VOX unit. Required when using these headsets with the transceiver.

INTERNAL UNITS

HM-131L : Durable body. Equipped with an earphone jack and revolving clip. SP-13 : EARPHONE Provides clear audio in noisy environments. STUBBY ANTENNAS FA-SC56VS : 146162MHz FA-SC57VS : 160174MHz FA-SC73US : 450490MHz

Other features

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 for hands free operation PC programming capability Embedded ESN (Electronic serial number)

UT-108 DTMF DECODER

UT-109 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT
UT-110 VOICE SCRAMBLER UNIT

UT-113 MAN DOWN UNIT

UT-108 : Provides DTMF, Selective call and ANI capabilities. UT-109 : Up to 32 scrambling codes are available. Version 01 is required. UT-110 : Up to 1020 scrambling codes are available. Version 01 is required. UT-113 : Automatically sends an emergency signal when the transceiver is left in a horizontal position for a preset time.
ANTENNAS FA-SC25V : 136150MHz FA-SC55V : 146174MHz FA-SC25U : 400430MHz FA-SC57U : 430470MHz

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL RECEIVER
Frequency range IC-F15/IC-F15S IC-F25/IC-F25S Number of channels Channel spacing PLL channel step
: 136174MHz 400470MHz : 16 (IC-F15, IC-F25) 4 (Max., IC-F15S, IC-F25S) : 12.5kHz/20kHz/25kHz : 2.5kHz, 3.125kHz (VHF) 5kHz, 6.25kHz (UHF)
Sensitivity Squelch sensitivity VHF UHF Spurious response Intermodulation Hum and noise ratio

(with CCITT FILTER)

: 4dBV typ. (emf, at 20dB SINAD) : 4dBV typ. (emf, at threshold) 75dB typ. (Wide, middle) 65dB typ. (Narrow) 75/73/65dB typ. (Wide, middle, narrow) : 70dB : 67dB typ. : 55dB typ. (Wide) 53dB typ. (Middle) 50dB typ. (Narrow) : 500mW typ.
(at 5% distortion with an 8 load)
Adjacent channel selectivity :
Power supply requirement : 7.2V DC Current drain (at 7.2V DC; approx.): 1.5A Transmit VHF (5W) 1.6A UHF (4W) Receive stand-by 70mA rated output 300mA Antenna impedance : 50 Usable temperature range : 25C to +55C Dimensions (with BP-231) : 53 (W) 120 (H) 38 (D) mm
(projections are not included)

Audio output power

External speaker connector: 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm/8
Measurements made in accordance with EN 300-086. All stated specications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Weight (approx. with BP-231) : 260g

TRANSMITTER

Output power

: 5W (VHF), 4W (UHF)

Max. frequency deviation : 5kHz (Wide) 4kHz (Middle) 2.5kHz (Narrow) Frequency error Spurious emissions : 2.5ppm : 0.25W (below 1GHz) 1.0W (above 1GHz) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
(May differ according to version)
Adjacent channel power : VHF 80dB typ. (Wide, middle) 70dB typ. (Narrow) UHF 75/73/68dB typ. (Wide/middle/narrow) Residual modulation (With CCITT lter) : 55dB typ. (Wide) 53dB typ. (Middle) 50dB typ. (Narrow) : 60100% of max. deviation

Belt clip, MB-94

VHF Antenna

UHF Antenna

Audio harmonic distortion : 3% typ. (AF 1kHz, 40% deviation) Modulation limiting External microphone connector : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm /2.2k

Unit cover

Battery pack, BP-231
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