PMR446 Transceiver
Radio communication specialists Icom (UK) Ltd are pleased to announce details of the new IC-F22SR UHF transceiver. Designed to meet the demands of the licence free PMR 446 service, the IC-F22SR is aimed specifically at the commercial user or outdoor activity enthusiast who requires a more robust product.

Details:
The IC-F22SR offers maximum flexibility and instant communication between members of a group in and around buildings and over short distances. This makes it the ideal tool for a huge number of users involved in construction, catering, event management, neighbourhood watch, factories, farms as well as orienteering, walking or rambling, etc, etc.

Simplicity is the key behind the design of this new transceiver so users will require little training. There are only three controls; transmit button, volume control and channel selector. This simple interface makes it ideal for high turnover environments and shift work where the radio is constantly passed from person to person.

For the retail environment, the IC-F22SR is especially useful, allowing management and employees to keep in touch without the interruption of a public address system or the expense and complication of a mobile phone. Customer enquiries, inventory checks and special goods handling can be speeded up, providing better service to customers and increasing productivity.

The IC-F22SR is extremely lightweight and easy to carry. With a slim-line, curved casing the transceiver fits comfortably in the hand. Durability has been built in as the new series meets tough US Military standards, MIL-810C, D and E for shock and vibration. These factors combine to provide high reliability, even in the toughest environments.

The IC-F22SR delivers all 8 of the new UHF channels and a built in CTCSS signalling capability allows for more privacy in conversation.

Channel searching is easy for the user because the radio automatically does it for you. The IC-F22SR has an auto-channel selection function to find a free channel. The radio also has a group call function that allows exclusive groups to use the equipment without interference from each other. A ringer function gains the user’s attention, which adds a spot of familiarity for first time users and a Smart Ring function lets you know whether the recipient has received your call.

Each radio is supplied with a rechargeable battery, drop in charger, belt clip and comprehensive handbook. To give added confidence the IC-F22SR has a 2-year warranty. A full range of accessories is also available.

  Dimensions: 54(W) x 128(H) x37(D)mm
  Weight: 317g

Compact PMR446 Handheld Transceiver:

Only a couple of months into the IC-446S's product release this new product has already won several accolades:

- 13,000 units scheduled for delivery to the US Marines for combat duty
- Stuff Best Buy - 'It's sleek, easy to use and looks fantastic. And we just love the foldaway aerial'
- Sailing Today 5 Star Award -'Extremely well built. They offer good reception and are easy to use'
- Radio Active - 'technical performance was faultless, sound quality was brilliant'
- Gun Mart - 'A professional piece of communication equipment that will stand up well to use in the outdoor environment'

And now there are two fabulous packages available for both consumer and commercial customers.

Details
The new addition to the company's extensive product range is remarkable for two reasons. Firstly it is extremely compact in size with a rather neat foldaway antenna which makes it ideal for a wide range of applications and users. Secondly, it is a great way to stay in touch and unlike cellular telephones, it is completely FREE!

Featuring a high level of flexibility, the IC-446S allows instant communication between members of a group in and around buildings and over short distances. This makes it the perfect tool for keeping in touch with friends, family and work colleagues whilst in close proximity to them. The application for the PMR446 service are almost limitless and the IC-446S would be suitable for camping, golf, catering, use in sports centres, on building sites, catering, events management, neighbourhood watch, factories, farms etc. What's more it is water-resistant making it ideal for rambling, trekking, or for use on inland waterways etc.

The IC-446S is Icom’s successor to the very successful IC-F4SR(446). The new transceiver is much smaller than its predecessor which makes it just right for travel in a small compartment such as a handbag or a pocket. A foldaway antenna is incorporated into the design, making it even more convenient to carry and use.

The IC-446S has all the hallmarks of a quality product. It is well designed, easy to use and very robust. Its strong body makes it ideal for outdoor activity enthusiasts, for example. In fact the IC-446S is ergonomically designed and there are an absolute minimum number of switches making operation quick and intuitive. The large, easy to read LCD shows operating information at a glance with clear status icons such as 'low battery', 'timer' that are easily recognisable. For low light conditions, the display has an auto backlight function. A useful one hour fast charge will be available with the ability to use ordinary batteries as well as rechargeable ones.
In addition to its ease of use and aesthetic design the IC-446S is packed full of communication features that provides the user with a high level of usability and convenience. Among these useful functions are the handy Automatic transponder function which automatically warns you if the other radios are out of range.

Other useful operating functions include a call ring function, which allows you to send a ring tone when calling another party - similar to using a mobile phone. Ten different ring types can be selected from. To ensure clear communications with other radios, you can select from 8 different radio channels and 38 different group codes, giving more than 300 different combinations to choose from. A Smart Ring function is also included which lets you know whether your call has got all the way through.