Icom America now offers the new portable F3031S series with military-grade construction and optimal features for outdoor use. According to the company, this entry-level radio, which is characterized by superior waterproof protection, quick communications access and an affordable price, additionally features:
- Though simple in design, the 5W portable meets MIL–STD 810 specifications.
- An IP67 rating against dust and water — it withstands water submersion of one meter for 30 minutes.
- A waterproof Li–ion battery pack that runs approximately 17.5 hours and has been designed for use in extremely cold environments.
- Dust-tight construction prevents ingress of powder dust, sand, mud and other debris.
- 128 memory channels with eight zones and an eight-character alphanumeric LCD.
- Popular signaling, such as 2-Tone, 5-Tone, CTCSS and DTCS, is built-in.
- Selective calling and ANI features — including push-to-talk (PTT) ID, radio check (RX only) and stun/revive (RX only) — are programmable with built-in MDC 1200 signaling.
- Emergency transmission is easily accessible using a red button located on the radio's top panel.
- The man-down function, with optional UT-124R unit required, automatically sends an emergency signal when the transceiver is left in the horizontal position for a predetermined amount of time.
- Similar to the man-down function, the lone-worker function alerts a coworker or dispatcher if the radio has not been operated for a set duration.
- The radio is supplied with a two-year warranty.