The ICOM IC-F1721, VHF 50W 136-174 MHz, Mobiles are the smart migration to an APCO P25 Digital Radio System. For organizations who run an analog radio system and must migrate to a conventional P25 digital system, Icom provides one of the best solutions. The new F1721 series mobile allows you to program P25 digital and/or FM analog mode per channel. Flash ROM capability means future upgrades and flexible customization, tailored for your system. Moreover, built-in multiple tone signaling capability and an optional voice scrambler satisfy existing analog FM system requirements. This new Icom’s frequency coverage and rugged construction ensures a flexible, long life radio for you. Icom is the smart choice for current — and future — public safety communication needs.

• P25 (single upgrade) If you are running on an analog system now, then buy this as a single upgrade to APCO 25 digital and upgrade in the future when you change the backbone. These radios can be purchased using grant money specified for APCO 25 digital equipment.
• Microphone hanger action programmable (Scan, monitor, priority channel)
• Optional OPC-617 D-SUB 9 pin connector for dimmer control, modem connection
• D-SUB 25 pin connector for future PC connection
• Built-in audio compander (Analog mode only)
• Wide frequency coverage (136–174MHz)
• LTR® Trunking system capability with the optional UT-111 installed.
• PC programming capability
• 7 group IDs
• 24-status Messages
• Send 8-character SDM (Short Data Message)
• Receive up to 95 characters of free text