Icom IC-F4400DS

The IC-F4400DS is amongst Icom’s latest generation of IDAS digital business radios, and it boasts the smart looks and advanced functionality that the Icom brand is known for. As a UHF radio, it operates best for indoor environments such as large offices or factories, since the signal is capable of travelling through floors, walls, and other obstructions.

This radio features a high-resolution colour LCD display. Visibility is never an issue whether indoors or in natural lighting, and the night mode setting allows for comfortable viewing even at night. For police, guards and other roles where security is of utmost importance, the IC-F4400DS has plenty of key features. 4-key DES encryption is a standard feature which is upgradable to 256-bit AES encryption through the use of an optional UT-134 encryption unit. A stun/ revive/ kill feature can help lock down the radio remotely in case it is lost or stolen, and service can be easily restored once found.

The IC-F4400DS can handle rough conditions thanks to an IP68 dust-tight and waterproof protection rating. The exterior is water resistant enough that it can be placed in shallow water for up to an hour and still function. Whether dropped in a pool of water or simply exposed to heavy rain, any water can be easily drained from the radio by using the vibrating AquaQuake draining function.

Third-party Bluetooth headsets and earpieces can be easily integrated using the IC-F440DS’ built-in Bluetooth module. This feature also allows for remote operation and wireless transfer of data or files.

This radio is capable of recording incoming and outgoing communications for up to 500 hours when used in conjunction with a 32 GB microSD card. Recordings are saved in .wav format and can either be replayed on the radio itself or on a separate PC terminal.