17-08-2021

Icom Ic F25sr Software Reviews

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IC-F25SR Commercial Grade Licence Free Two Way Radio (Discontinued)

The IC-F25SR is the successor to the best selling IC-F22SR and retains the simplicity and functionality that made the original so popular. However, there have been some dramatic improvements, including a stronger construction to withstand rigorous usage. The IC-F25SR is also 5% lighter weighing only 300g. For the security conscious there are 2-types of optional voice scrambler units available giving advanced security when required. To top it off, the IC-F25SR includes a large capacity, Lithium-Ion battery pack (2000mAh) as standard to provide an incredible 26.5 hours of operating time.

This product is no longer available. If you are looking for a replacement, please visit the IC-F29SR2 PMR446 Licence Free Two Way Radio product page.

MIL-Specification Rugged Construction (Strong Industrial Design)
The IC-F25SR is smaller and lighter than the IC-F22SR, weighing 300g and measuring 53x195x38mm.* The IC-F25SR is designed to withstand serious industrial use and is tested to MIL-STD specifications.
*Includes antenna

Long Operating Time Via Standard Li-Ion Battery Pack.
The IC-F25SR is supplied with BP-232N 2000mAh Li-Ion battery pack (provides up to 26.5 hours* of operating time) and BC-160 desktop rapid charger as standard. Lithium Ion batteries provide larger capacity and a longer operating time than a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack and allow flexible charging without memory effect.
*Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty cycle=5:5:90

Simple Operation
The IC-F25SR series retains the simple user-interface of the IC-F22SR series: 3 buttons (upper, lower and PTT) and a rotary channel selector provide all the required functionality without fuss. The IC-F25SR has a 16-position rotary selector with pre-programmed memory channels. CTCSS (or DTCS) group code are programmable. Channel 16 is preset as a scan channel.

Optional Voice Scramblers Are Available
Two types of optional voice scramblers are available for the IC-F25SR to provide the user/organisation with secure communications. They are the UT-109 (Non-rolling type) and the UT-110 (Rolling type) voice scrambler.

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Smart Ringer
The IC-F25SR features an answer-back function that checks whether the receiver is within the communication range by emitting a ringer sound.

Wide Range of Accessories Available
A wide range of accessories are available. The IC-F25SR series shares many of the same accessories with the Icom 'F' series of handhelds.

IC-F25SR Additional Features
• Speaker-microphone jack - connect an optional speaker microphone or VOX headset.
• Call ring function ... allows you to send a ringer tone
• Power save function
• Low battery alert
• Time-out-timer function
• Monitor function
• All reset function
• TRI colour LED shows operating condition with green/red/orange colours
• Radio-to-radio cloning capability

Commercial-grade licence-free transceiver
Simple operation for instant communication
Lightweight, compact body (5% lighter than the IC-F22SR)
26.5 hours* of operating time with large capacity, Li-Ion battery pack. (*Typical operation)
Mil specification rugged construction, strong industrial design
Two optional voice scramblers available for more secure communications
“Smart ringer” and “Call ring” functions
Same accessory options as “F” series handhelds available

AD-106
Charger adapter for use with BC-119N/121N.
BC-119N
Universal Icom Fast Charger
BC-121N
Six Way Rapid Multi Charger
BC-145
AC adapter for BC-119N & BC-144
BC-160
Desktop Rapid Charger designed to work with the Icom BP-230, BP-231 and BP-232 Li-ion battery packs.
BP-230N
Voltage/Capacity - 7.4V/800mAh Li-ion Battery
BP-232/N/H/WP
Voltage/Capacity - 7.4V/2000mAh Charge time (approx.) - 1.5 hours
BP-240
AAA (LR03) x 6 battery case
CP-17L
Cigar lighter lead for battery chargers
EARPIECE.003
Ear-piece for most Icom handhelds (3.5mm jack. RX only)
HM-153/L
PMR Hand Microphone
HM-158L
PMR and Amateur radio hand microphone
HM-159SC/L
Heavy-duty hand microphone.
HS-94
Headset (Ear-piece type)
HS-95
Provides Hands-free operation.
HS-97
Earphone with Throat-mic
MB-93
Swivel belt clip
MB-94
Alligator type belt-clip
MB-96F
Leather belt clip (Discontinued)
MB-96N
Swivel type leather belt hanger (Swivel joint of the MB-86 is required).
OPC-474
Cloning cable, radio-to-radio.
OPC-478UC
USB Cloning Cable - 3.5mm plug type
OPC-515L
DC lead for battery chargers
OPC-656
DC Power Cable (for use with various chargers)
UT-109
The UT-109 02 is a high-performance, non-rolling voice scrambler board available with up to 32 codes.
UT-110
Scrambler (inversion & rolling)
VS-1/L
Vox/PTT switch unit for use with the HS-94, HS-95, HS-96 & HS-97.

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On The Plus Side

ICOM IC-7200 HF XCVR + 6M

The IC-7200 now gives me access to the 6M band. It is great new addition to my station's operating capabilities.

It's fascinating to hear fleeting portions of QSOs during meteor showers or auroras. Making solid contacts by bouncing signals off a meteor shower's short-lived trails of E-layer ionization - or an aurora's rapidly moving curtain of ionization - is a nice and welcome new challenge.

I especially like being able to control the 7200 by software from my PC. To that end, I use the (A-B type) USB cable between the rig's USB port and the PC.

This comes in very handy because I use a QS1R SDR receiver to monitor activity on the band I want to work. The QS1R's SDRMAX-V software lets me have a detailed panoramic view and I can spot and quickly listen to any type of signal I see on my PC's the second screen. Once I find an interesting station, I can easily and quickly tune the 7200 (by software again) to the frequency, I spotted the station on, and attempt to make contact.

Being able to control the IC-7200 ICOM ham radio by software has brought considerable new flexibility to my operations.

On The Minus Side

I miss 'rag chewing' on FM (F3E) in the upper part of the 10M band (between 29.51 MHz - 29.7 MHz) that the 735 allowed me to do. Hmm!

Well, ok. I admit that I still have the 735 and that I can always fire it up to do that. It's just not as handy as having access to the FM mode, along with all the other modes, directly on the same transceiver. But that's a minor inconvenience, right?

The 7200's transmitter has a maximum power output of 100 watts PEP, while the 735 could pump out as much as 200 watts PEP! Is that a 'problem'? None that I have been able to identify yet!

What more can I say?

Well, actually there is more!

I have been experimenting with software control of my IC-735 ... and I'm getting hooked!

The free software I am experimenting with is only giving me a taste of what true SDR (Software Defined Radio) is capable of.

I am secretly hoping that ICOM will come up with its own SDR software coupled with ICOM hardware specifically designed for SDR.

Why Stay With
ICOM Ham Radio (s)?

I can, and will, certainly continue operating with the ICOM rigs I already have.

However, I feel I will eventually succumb to the temptation of owning a 'real' ham SDR ... like, for example, the FLEX-5000A™!