Built Tough, Designed Smart, Future-proof
Flagship IDAS™ Digital Transceiver
The IC-F3600D series delivers reliable communication when it matters most. Built for harsh environments, it features proven IP68 and MIL-STD-810G protection, along with enhanced ergonomics for confident, glove-friendly operation. Advanced functions such as Bluetooth® LE for indoor positioning, USB Type-C™ fast charging, and voice recording support efficient day-to-day operations. Its flexible system architecture ensures your investment can adapt as your needs evolve.
Advanced IDAS™ Digital/Analog Transceiver with Multiple Operating Modes
The IC-F3600D series supports NXDN™ conventional, multi-site conventional with simulcast, analog FM mode and upgradable to NXDN™ Type-D trunking (license key required).
1.8” Color Display for Clear Visibility in Any Condition
The high-resolution color display presents text and icons with excellent readability. Night mode automatically optimizes visibility in low-light conditions.
Multilingual Display Support for Global Deployment
The display language is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Arabic. It enables each team member to operate the radio in their preferred language.
Indoor Positioning with Bluetooth® LE (Low Energy) Beacon Reception
Receive BLE beacon signals for indoor location tracking in areas without GNSS coverage, such as underground facilities and multi-level buildings. Real-time positioning enhances operational coordination and emergency response.*
Indoor Mapping App is planned for a future release. The PC control commands may be disclosed upon request, subject to approval.
Rugged Design and Easy Operation Even with Gloves
The IC-F3600D series features larger buttons and knobs with enhanced tactile feedback for confident use, even when wearing gloves. The top panel includes a continuous rotary channel selector, separate volume control, and programmable lever switch for quick function access. The angled knob design helps prevent accidental operation, while the top-mounted speaker delivers clearer audio.
IP68 Waterproof and MIL-STD-810G for Reliable Performance in Harsh Environments
Meeting rigorous IP68 and MIL-STD-810G standards, the IC-F3600D series delivers reliable performance in the harshest conditions.
Up to 45% Faster Charging with USB Type-C™
The IC-F3600D series features fast charging performance equivalent to USB PD (Power Delivery)*, enabling more efficient charging than conventional USB charging.
Commercially available 30 W or higher USB PD charger and cable are required.
Optional High-Capacity Li-ion Battery Pack (4810 mAh typ.) for Extended Operating Time
The optional BP-316 high-capacity Lithium-Ion battery delivers extended operating time compared to the standard battery pack.
AES/DES Encryption (Optional License Key) for Secure Communications
For enhanced digital communication security, the IC-F3600D series provides built-in DES and optional AES encryption —no additional hardware required.
- 4-key DES encryption: standard
- 64-key DES encryption: requires CS-KLD2 key loader software
- AES encryption: requires CS-KLD2 key loader software and ISL-AKAES license key
Voice Recording (microSD Card Required) for Call Documentation and Review
The voice recording function captures incoming and outgoing calls for later review and verification, storing up to 500 hours with a 32 GB microSD card. Embedded data includes user IDs, GNSS/Beacon, frequency, AF volume, RSSI, and more (depending on settings).
Hands-Free Operation with Bluetooth® Headset
Built-in Bluetooth® capability provides wireless headset connection. Cable-free operation enables unrestricted movement, improving work efficiency. The IC-F3600D series works with 3M™ Peltor™ WS™ 5 series Bluetooth® headsets (PTT operation checked by Icom).
General Features
- 136 – 174, 350 – 400, 400 – 520 MHz versions
- RF output power: 7 W (150 – 162 MHz, USA version), 5 W (all other frequencies and versions)
- 1024 Channels / 128 Zones
- Battery information display
- Integrated GNSS receiver compatible with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, and QZSS
Operating Mode
- Very narrow (6.25 kHz) and narrow (12.5 kHz) NXDN™ digital modes
- Analog mode
- Analog/digital mixed operation (conventional mode)
IDAS™ Digital Functions (Voice and Data)
- Over-the-Air Programming (OTAP) function allows remote configuration updates*
* Optional OTAP manager (CS-OTPM1) required.
- Over-the-Air Alias (OAA) sends user name with calls for automatic contact updates
- Over-the-Air Update (OTAU) automatically updates repeater settings without manual reprogramming (NXDN™ Type-D trunking)
- Individual, group and all call
- Late entry for group call
- Status call and polling
- Call alert
- Short data messages (up to 100 characters)
- GNSS/Beacon data can be transmitted with voice call or status call
Security and Safety
- Digital voice scrambler (low level encryption)
- Analog voice scrambler (inversion)
- Power ON password
- Tactical group temporarily reconfigures user talkgroups
- Remote Kill, Stun and Revive
- Remote monitor
Voice and Audio Functions
- 1300 mW high-power audio from Icom custom speaker
- Active Noise Canceling function
- TX/RX audio equalizer (Flat, high/mid/low boost, low cut)
- Audio compander (Analog mode)
- Voice announcement (channel number and zone), customizable with user-defined audio files stored on SD card
- VOX function for hands-free operation
- Vibration alert and ringer beep programmable
Bluetooth® connection has not been tested for all Bluetooth® compatible devices with this product. This does not guarantee that all devices will work with this product.
General
| IC-F3600DT/DS | IC-F4600DT/DS | |||
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| Frequency coverage (Depending on the version) | 136 – 174 MHz | 400 – 520 MHz | 350 – 400 MHz | |
| Number of channels | 1024 channels /128 zones | |||
| Type of emission (Depending on the version) |
Analog | 16K0F3E*1, 14K0F3E (EUR), 11K0F3E (USA), 8K50F3E (Except USA) | 16K0F3E, 8K50F3E | |
| Digital | 8K30F1E/D (DN), 4K00F1E/D (DVN) | |||
| Power supply requirement | 7.5 V DC nominal | |||
| Current drain (approx.) | Tx | 1.5 A (5 W) 1.9 A (7 W, 150 – 162 MHz) |
1.7 A | |
| Rx | 620 mA /160 mA (Max. audio (internal SP)/Standby) | |||
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω | |||
| Operating temperature range | –30 °C to +60 °C; –22 °F to +140 °F (Radio specifications) | |||
| Dimensions (projections not included; W×H×D) | 55.4 × 138.0 × 38.1 mm, 2.2 × 5.4 × 1.5 in (with BP-303N) |
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| Weight (approx.) | 219 g, 7.7 oz (main unit) | |||
| 350 g, 12.3 oz (with BP-303N, MB-133 and FA-S81VS) |
350 g, 12.3 oz (with BP-303N, MB-133 and FA-S81US) |
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1 25 kHz bandwidth is no longer available for FCC Part 90 licensees for USA versions.
Transmitter
| IC-F3600DT/DS | IC-F4600DT/DS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output power (Hi, L2, L1) | EUR/AUS Versions |
5 W, 2 W, 1 W |
5 W, 2 W, 1 W |
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| USA Version |
7 W, 2 W, 1 W (150 – 162 MHz) |
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| Frequency stability |
±1.0 ppm |
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| Maximum permissible deviation |
±5.0 kHz (W), ±4.0 kHz (M), ±2.5 kHz (N) |
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| Spurious emissions | 84 dB typ. (USA) | 80 dB typ. (USA) | 82 dB typ. (EXP) | |
| 0.02 μW typ. (≤ 1 GHz), 0.004 μW typ. (> 1 GHz) (EUR/AUS) |
0.03 μW typ. (≤ 1 GHz), 0.006 μW typ. (> 1 GHz) (EUR/AUS) |
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| Adjacent channel power | Digital | 64/67 dB typ. (DN/DVN) | 64/66 dB typ. (DN/DVN) | |
| Analog | 86/63 dB typ. (W/N, USA) 86/84/70 dB typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) |
77/63 dB typ. (W/N, USA) 77/77/69 dB typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) |
79/62 dB typ. (W/N, EXP) | |
| FM Hum and noise (without CCITT filter) | 63/63 dB typ. (W/N, USA) 65/64/64 dB typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) |
68/63 dB typ. (W/N, USA) 65/65/70 dB typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) |
64/66 dB typ. (W/N, EXP) | |
| Audio harmonic distortion | 0.4% typ. (AF 1 kHz 40% deviation) | |||
| FSK error | 1% typ. (DVN/DN) | |||
Receiver
| IC-F3600DT/DS | IC-F4600DT/DS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Digital (1% BER) | –5.7 dBμV emf typ. (DVN), –117 dBm typ. (DN) | –6.8 dBμV emf typ. (DVN), –118 dBm typ. (DN) | |
| Analog (12 dB SINAD) | –121 dBm typ. (W/N, USA) | –121/–122 dBm typ. (W/N, EXP) | ||
| Analog (20 dB SINAD) | –5.8/–5.7/–5.7 dBμV emf typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) | –5.8/–5.7/–2.9 dBμV emf typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) | – | |
| Adjacent channel selectivity | Digital | 72 dB typ. (DVN), –34 dBm typ. (DN) |
65 dB typ. (DVN), –41 dBm typ. (DN) |
68 dB typ. (DVN), –38 dBm typ. (DN) |
| Analog | 80/58 dB typ. (W/N, USA) 80/79/78 dB typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) |
74/58 dB typ. (W/N, USA) 74/73/72 dB typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) |
76/59 dB typ. (W/N, EXP) | |
| Spurious response rejection | 82 dB typ. (USA), 82 dB typ. (EUR/AUS) |
86 dB typ. (USA), 88 dB typ. (EUR/AUS) |
80 dB typ. (EXP) | |
| Hum and noise | (without CCITT filter) | 55/49 dB typ. (W/N, USA) | ||
| (with CCITT filter) | 56/55/54 dB typ. (W/M/N, EUR/AUS) | 57/55/49 dB typ. (W/MN, EUR/AUS) | – | |
| Intermodulation | Digital | 74 dBμV emf typ. (DVN), –40 dBm typ. (DN) |
74 dBμV emf typ. (DVN), –39 dBm typ. (DN) |
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| Analog | 78 dB typ. (USA), 72 dB typ. (EUR/AUS) |
78 dB typ. (USA), 71 dB typ. (EUR/AUS) |
76 dB typ. (EXP) | |
| Audio output power | Internal SP | 1300 mW typical (at 5% distortion, 8 Ω load) | ||
| External SP | 1300 mW typical (with HM-222H at 5% distortion) 1000 mW typical (at 5% distortion, 8 Ω load) |
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All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Measurements made in accordance with TIA-603, EN300 086, EN301 166, EN300 113.
DVN: Digital Very Narrow (6.25 kHz), DN: Digital Narrow (12.5 kHz).
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating
| Standard | MIL-810 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Procedure | |
| Low Pressure | 500.5 | I, II |
| High Temperature | 501.5 | I, II |
| Low Temperature | 502.5 | I, II |
| Temperature Shock | 503.5 | I-C |
| Solar Radiation | 505.5 | I |
| Rain Blowing/Drip | 506.5 | I, III |
| Humidity | 507.5 | II |
| Salt Fog | 509.5 | - |
| Dust Blowing | 510.5 | I |
| Immersion | 512.5 | I |
| Vibration | 514.6 | I |
| Shock | 516.6 | I, IV |
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810 -C, -D, -E and -F.
Ingress Protection Standard
| Dust & Water | IP68 (Dust-tight and waterproof protection) |
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Battery Life
| Battery Pack | Type | Capacity | Operating time* | ||
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| VHF (7 W) | VHF (5 W) | UHF (5 W) | |||
| BP-303N | Li-ion 7.2 V | 3120 mAh (typ.), 3070 mAh (min.) |
13 hours (Approx.) | 13 hours (Approx.) | 13 hours (Approx.) |
| BP-303 | Li-ion 7.2 V | 3350 mAh (typ.), 3200 mAh (min.) |
13 hours (Approx.) | 13 hours (Approx.) | 13 hours (Approx.) |
| BP-316 | Li-ion 7.2 V | 4810 mAh (typ.), 4690 mAh (min.) |
19 hours (Approx.) | 20 hours (Approx.) | 20 hours (Approx.) |
Tx: Rx: standby = 5:5:90 duty cycle. Power save function ON.
Supplied Accessories
- BP-303N battery pack
- MB-133 belt clip
May differ or not supplied according to version
EARPHONES
HEADSETS
BATTERIES
AC ADAPTERS
POWER SUPPLY CABLES
BELT CLIPS
BELT HANGERS
ANTENNAS
LICENSE KEYS
PROGRAMMING/DATA CABLES
ADAPTERS
PTT SWITCH CABLES
Catalogs / Brochures
| Brochures Name | Size |
|---|---|
| IC-F3600D-F4600D-A4 | 2.22MB |
| IC-F3600D-F4600D-LT | 2.34MB |
Instruction Manual / Guides
| Name | Model Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| INSTRUCTIONS | IC-F3600D series, IC-F4600D series | |
| Precautions (French) | IC-F3600D series, IC-F4600D series | |
| DOC (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY) | IC-F3600DT/IC-F3600DS | |
| DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA UE (ITALIANO) | IC-F3600DT/IC-F3600DS | |
| DOC (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY) | IC-F4600DT/IC-F4600DS |
Ingress Protection (IP) Code
Ingress Protection (IP) ratings define the level of protection provided by enclosures to prevent the ingress of foreign objects (dust) and liquid into the electrical equipment.
International Standard IEC 60529 outlines an international classification system that describes the sealing characteristics of electrical equipment.
The classification system uses the “IP” code, or “Ingress Protection” code, to define the level of seal.
An IP number contains two numbers (i.e. IP67) in most instances which relate to the level of protection provided by an enclosure or housing.
Either number may be shown as “X” (i.e. IPX6 / IP7X) to indicate the “X” part is not tested.
Degrees of Solid Particle Protection – 1st Digit
| IP6x | No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact. (Dust tight) |
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| IP5x | Protected from the amount of dust that would interfere with normal operation. (Dust protected) |
Degrees of Liquid Ingress Protection – 2nd Digit
| IPx8 | Protected against continuous immersion in water. Depth and duration specified by model. |
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| IPx7 | Protected against temporary immersion in water for 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes |
| IPx6 | Protected against water projected by powerful jets from any direction. 100 L per minute by a powerful jets (12.5 mm) for 3 minutes. |
| IPx5 | Protected against water projected by jets from any direction. 12.5 L per minute by a nozzle (6.3 mm) for 3 minutes. |
| IPx4 | Protected against water splashed against the equipment from any direction |








