Affordable and flexible NXDN radios from Falcon Direct

Affordable and flexible NXDN Radios from ICOM!

ICOM offers more choices at less cost that anybody. With an Alabama State Contract discount of 37.25% off MSRP, you get true affordability without sacrificing quality. Of equal importance, ICOM gives you choices. You can choose upgradeable mobiles and portables that cost no more than ordinary industrial grade analog radios. The difference is that these radios can be upgraded to full NXDN digital capability when desired. If you prefer, you can start with full NXDN digital radios at significant cost savings over comparable offerings from other manufacturers. As you may know, NXDN is an open digital standard available from ICOM, Kenwood, Ritron, and other international manufacturers.

IDAS is compatible with NXDN and additionally provides enhanced features and significant cost savings for repeaters and trunking systems. The new IDAS Series mobiles and portables even have IDAS digital trunking capability at considerably less cost than other NXDN trunking radios. If trunking is a new term to you, we will simply say for now that conventional radio systems operate with a single channel available for all system users. Trunking provides automatic access to multiple channels. The IDAS series radios can operate in either an analog LTR format or in the IDAS digital format. For now, let's just say that trunking is a technology involving multiple base stations operating under the direction of interconnected controllers that allow dynamic channel assignment (i.e. the user doesn't have to change channels to find an open communications channel. The process is automatic. Additional LTR Trunking information is available at www.usa-radio1.com/LTR_Theory_of_Operation.pdf.

Trunking, as it applies to IDAS technology is a whole new dimension in providing wire area coverage with dynamic channel/station assignment. The newest variations of trunking are now available at http://www.info4u.us/IDAS-Two.ppt. Check it out. We think you'll be impressed!

At regular prices, ICOM NXDN/IDAS radios offer outstanding value. Our Best Value pricing plan is even better. In essence, we extend the warranty from two to four years, include free programming, and shipping, then complete the package with no surcharge for credit card sales. This program does not necessarily offer the lowest initial price, but it does provide the lowest cost of ownership!

We give you a choice of purchasing at our Best Value Pricing (BPV) or if you are a government agency or volunteer first responder agency, we offer Alabama State Contract pricing. Any public safety organization, anywhere in the USA is entitled to these prices. You can order products on line at BPV prices at www.bestpriceradio.com in the ICOM section under the Items category. A copy of the ICOM offerings on the Alabama State Contract is available at www.info4u.us/icomcontract.pdf. Our featured ICOM products are as follows:

	ICOM F3161S 51RC Series 5 watt VHF or UHF F3461S 51RC is a 512 channel conventional analog portable with MDC-1200 signaling, high capacity 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery, rapid desk charger, initial 16 channel programming, standard 2 year warranty (4 years on BPV pricing), and UPS ground shipping (Optional keypad model shown). This is an analog 25 or 12.5 kHz capable radio that can be upgraded to full NXDN (IDAS) digital 6.25 kHz capability when desired. BPV Price - $640 Governmental Contract Price - $428 Product specifications are available at www.info4u.us/F3161.pdf Programming over 16 channels adds $1 per channel. Programming kit with USB cable adds $232 (Cable can be used with all ICOM F50 and F70 portables as well as the F3161/4161 series portables). Popular options include keypad upgrade - $50, Spare 2000 mAh battery - $62, Extension of warranty to 5 years - $57, Speaker-microphone - $88, Swivel carrying case - $45, Alkaline battery pack (6 AA's not supplied) - $32, and stubby antenna exchange - $2. Other options are included in the on the Best Price Radio web page and the ICOM Alabama State Contract Catalog (See above) including the NXDN Digital upgrade board for field installation - $225 (Assume $25 labor additional for installation). Non-keypad model shown at left.
	ICOM F3161S 51RC Series 5 watt VHF or UHF F3461S 51RC is a 512 channel conventional analog and IDAS digital portable with MDC-1200 signaling, high capacity 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery, rapid desk charger, initial 16 channel programming, standard 2 year warranty (4 years on BPV pricing), and UPS ground shipping (Optional keypad model shown). This is an analog 25, 12.5 or 6.25 kHz capable radio capable of mixed mode analog/digital operation for conventional or trunked operation. BPV Price - $865 Governmental Contract Price - $569 Product specifications are available at www.info4u.us/F3161.pdf Programming over 16 channels adds $1 per channel. Programming kit with USB cable adds $232 (Cable can be used with all ICOM F50 and F70 portables as well as the F3161/4161 series portables). Popular options include keypad upgrade - $50, Spare 2000 mAh battery - $62, Extension of warranty to 5 years - $57, Speaker-microphone - $88, Swivel carrying case - $45, Alkaline battery pack (6 AA's not supplied) - $32, and stubby antenna exchange - $2. Other options are included in the on the Best Price Radio web page and the ICOM Alabama State Contract Catalog (See above). Full keypad model shown at left.
	ICOM F5061S-11 Series 50 watt VHF or 45 UHF F6061S-11 is a 512 channel conventional analog mobile with MDC-1200 signaling, high capacity 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery, rapid desk charger, initial 16 channel programming, standard 2 year warranty (4 years on BPV pricing), and UPS ground shipping (Remote control head model shown). This is an analog 25 or 12.5 kHz capable radio that can be upgraded to full NXDN (IDAS) digital 6.25 kHz capability when desired. BPV Price - $600 Governmental Contract Price - $403 Product specifications are available at www.info4u.us/F5061.pdf Programming over 16 channels adds $1 per channel. Programming kit with Serial cable adds $167 (Cable can also be used with all ICOM mobiles). Popular options include External speaker - $59, AC power supply for desk use - $190, Desk microphone - $110, Extension of warranty to 5 years - $57, Ignition sense cable - $20, Mobile antenna with mount - $41, Rear mount kit with 9.8" cable - $170. Other options are included on the Best Price Radio web page and the ICOM Alabama State Contract Catalog (See above).
	ICOM F5061D-31 Series 50 watt VHF or 45 UHF F6061D-31 is a 512 channel conventional analog/digital IDAS mobile with MDC-1200 signaling, high capacity 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery, rapid desk charger, initial 16 channel programming, standard 2 year warranty (4 years on BPV pricing), and UPS ground shipping (Remote control head model shown). This is an analog 25 or 12.5 kHz capable radio that can be upgraded to full NXDN (IDAS) digital 6.25 kHz capability when desired. BPV Price - $825 Governmental Contract Price - $544 Product specifications are available at www.info4u.us/F5061.pdf Programming over 16 channels adds $1 per channel. Programming kit with Serial cable adds $167 (Cable can also be used with all ICOM mobiles). Popular options include External speaker - $59, AC power supply for desk use - $190, Desk microphone - $110, Extension of warranty to 5 years - $57, Ignition sense cable - $20, Mobile antenna with mount - $41, Rear mount kit with 9.8" cable - $170. Other options are included on the Best Price Radio web page and the ICOM Alabama State Contract Catalog (See above).
	ICOM 50 watt VHF or 45 watt UHF conventional analog/digital IDAS mobile repeater with programming, DC power cable, flex receiver antenna, rooftop transmit antenna with mount, 17' cable, and N Male connector (Antennas and power cable not shown). Includes 2 year warranty, and UPS ground shipping . This is an analog 25 or 12.5 kHz capable radio that can also operate in the full digital 6.25 kHz NXDN mode. BPV Price - $1,905 Governmental Contract Price - $1,195 Product information is available at www.info4u.us/RTIII.pdf Programming kit with Serial cable adds $167 (Cable can also be used with all ICOM mobiles. Software also works with ICOM FR5000 and FR6000 series base stations). Popular options include Extension of warranty to 5 years - $57. Other options are included on the Best Price Radio web page and the ICOM Alabama State Contract Catalog (See above).

	ICOM 50 watt VHF or UHF conventional mixed mode analog/digital IDAS repeater with LCD display, MDC-1200, initial programming, 2 year warranty, and UPS ground shipping . This repeater can operate in the 25 or 12.5 kHz analog and 6.25 kHz digital modes. Power supply and duplexer not included. See options below BPV Price - $2,060 Governmental Contract Price - $1,293 Product information is available at www.info4u.us/FR5000.pdf Internal Duplexer adds $399. External ultra low loss 19" Rack mount duplexer adds $949. Desk style power supply adds $299. 19" Rack mount power supply adds $449. Programming kit with USB cable adds $197. Popular options include Desk microphone - $110, Extension of warranty to 5 years - $57, Trunking and network controller $995. Other options are included on the Best Price Radio web page and the ICOM Alabama State Contract Catalog (See above).

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