VHF AND UHF TRANSCEIVERS

IC-F3003
IC-F4003

New version

5 W Output Power Also in UHF, 1500 mW Audio

VHF IC-F3003
UHF IC-F4003

Simple operation for instant communication

The IC-F3003 series is so easy to use there’s no special training required. The few knobs and buttons are generously sized for easy operation and are designed to provide non-slip, positive action – even while wearing gloves.

Easy to hear in noisy areas

The radio provides 1500 mW* loud and clear audio with Icom custom high power handling capacity speaker. Clear communication is available even in noisy environments.

* Typical with internal speaker

Optional 1500 mW Speaker-Microphone, HM-222HLWP*

The combination of the optional HM-222HLWP and the IC-F3003 series* also provides 1500 mW (typ.) loud audio from the attached speaker-microphone.
* For the transceiver with a "U" mark on the serial number label.
 

Longer operating time

A new high efficiency FET of the IC-F3003 series reduces consumption current and provides up to 22 hours* of operating time with the BP-298, 2250 mAh (typical) supplied battery pack.
*Tx:Rx:Standby=5:5:90. Power save function ON.

Weather resistant, dust protection, military rugged

While the radio is a compact unit with a height of only 111 mm, the radio is tested to dust protection and water resistant equivalent to IP54 and 11 categories of MILSTD- 810 environmental tests. In short, the IC-F3003 series is built rugged!

Internal VOX capability for hands-free operation

The radio has the internal VOX capability for hands-free operation. Optional compatible headset with plug adapter cable OPC-2004LA can be used with the radio. Also, the VOX gain and VOX delay time are adjustable.

Selective calling, quiet stand-by and more

2-Tone and 5-Tone signaling gives you selective calling, quiet stand-by and other convenient functions with programming. The radio “stun” function disables a radio over the air and the “revive” function restores the stunned radio.

Scan features

The priority scan allows you to monitor one or two priority channels while scanning other non-priority channels. The TX channel and talk back functions allow you to make a quick response while scanning.

Other Features

  • DTMF autodial  
  • CTCSS/DTCS encoder/decoder
  • BIIS PTT ID transmission
  • MDC PTT ID and emergency
  • Low battery alert
  • 2-step power save
  • PC programmable
  • Time out timer
  • Talk around function
  • Lone worker function
  • Enhanced emergency
  • 3-color LED
  • Surveillance function

General

IC-F3003 IC-F4003
Frequency range
(Varies according to version)

136 MHz–174 MHz

450–520 MHz
400–470 MHz

Number of memory channels

16 channels

Type of emission

11K0F3E/16K0F3E

Channel spacing

12.5 kHz/25 kHz

Power supply requirement 7.2 V DC
Current drain
(approximate)
Tx High

1.3 A

1.6 A
Rx Stand-by

75 mA

70 mA

Max. audio

500 mA (Internal SP)

Antenna impedance 50 Ω
Operating temperature range –30°C to +60°C, –22°F to +140°F (Radio only)
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections are not included)

58×111×35.5 mm,
2.3 × 4.4 × 1.4 mm (With BP-298)

Weight (approximate) 

265 g, 9.3 oz (With BP-298)

Transmitter

IC-F3003 IC-F4003
RF output power (at 7.2V DC)

5 W, 2 W, 1 W (Hi, L2, L1)

Max. frequency deviation ± 5.0 kHz/±2.5 kHz (Wide/Narrow)
Frequency stability

±2.5 ppm

Spurious emissions

70 dB minimum

Residual modulations 58/53 dB typical
(Wide/Narrow)
53/48 dB typical
(Wide/Narrow)
Audio harmonic distortion
(AF 1 kHz 40% deviation)

1.0%/1.5% typical
(Wide/Narrow)

Receiver

IC-F3003 IC-F4003
Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD) 

0.25dBμV typical

Adjacent channel selectivity (W/M/N)

78 dB/70 dB typical

73 dB/65 dB typical

Spurious response rejection

70dB minimum

Intermodulation rejection

75 dB typical

74 dB typical

AF output power
(at 5% distortion 8Ω load )
Internal SP

1500 mW typical

External SP

400 mW typical (single end)
1500 mW typical (BTL, HM-222HLWP connected*)


* For the transceiver with "U" make on the serial number label.  

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.
 

Standard
MIL-810 G
Method
Procedure
Simple explanation
(radio specifications are not changed after each test)
Low Pressure

500.5

I, II

Keep the transceiver 20℃/101.3 kPa and
25℃/57.2 kPa for a total of 7 hours
High Temperature

501.5

I, II

Keep the transceiver between 30 to 63℃ for a total of 168 hours
Low Temperature

502.5

I, II

Keep the transceiver at -25℃ for 4 hours
Temperature Shock

503.5

I-C

Keep the transceiver at -51℃/2 h and +71℃/2 h × 3 cycles (total 12 hours)
Solar Radiation

505.5

I

Keep the transceiver at 49℃ and 1120 W/m2 for 24 h × 3 cycles (for a total of 72 hours)
Rain Blowing/Drip

506.5

I, III

I : Blast 1.7 mm/min rain with 18 m/s wind for
30 min to 6 surfaces (for a total of 180 min)
III: Drip water 2800 l/m2/h for 15 min.
Humidity

507.5

II

Keep the transceiver at 95% humidity with 30℃ and 60℃ for 240 hours.
Salt Fog

509.5

-

Spray 5% salt water with 1-3 ml/h at 80 cm 2 under 35℃/95% condition for 24 hours then dry it under 24℃/50% condition × 2 cycles
Dust Blowing

510.5

I

Blowing talc powder Temp/time: 23℃/6 h and 60℃/6 h, humidity: less than 30%, wind speed: 8.9 m/s, powder density: 10 ±7 g/m3
Vibration

514.6

I Vibrate the transceiver at each 3 axis (X, Y, Z), frequencies 5 – 500 Hz, 1.05 G for 1 hour
Shock

516.6

I, IV

When packing, drop 1.22 m height for
6 surfaces, 8 corners, 12 edges (total 26 drops)


Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Ingress Protection Standard

Dust & Water

IP54 (Dust-protection and water resistant)


All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied Accessories

  • BP-298, Battery pack
  • BC-240, Desktop charger
  • BC-242, AC adapter
  • MB-124, Belt clip
  • Antenna

Catalogs / Brochures

Brochures Name Size
IC-F3003/IC-F4003 495KB

Instruction Manual / Guides

Name Model Name Note
Instruction manual IC-F3000 series, IC-F4000 seires
Instructions IC-F3000 series, IC-F4000 series

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