You don't need a license, a license or a call fee, and anyone can use it easily.
You can contact many people at the same time in one operation.
Since radios can talk to each other without relay equipment, it is also suitable for quick information sharing in emergency situations such as disasters.
Equipped with GPS, it can show how far away the other party is in which direction.
You can also listen to FM radio.
You can connect a USB cable to the included AC adaptor for easy charging without removing the battery.
By connecting a PC with the free software RS-DRC1 to a network environment, there is also a function to show on a map where people * with other radios are located. (* Only the preset position of the IC-DRC1MKII is shown.)
Specifications
Color: Black
Width (mm): 55
Depth (mm): 23.4
Height (mm): 101.5
Antenna length (mm): 150
Calling distance: Approximately 500 m (urban area), approximately 2 km (suburban area)
Number of Channels: 18
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance: IP 54 (Cover, Antenna, and Battery Installed Properly)
Modulation method: Digital 4-level FSK method
Transmit power: 500 mW (+ 20%, -50%)
Charging time: about 4 hours 30 minutes (when using the attached AC adapter)
Standard battery life: about 11 hours (Power save ON, transmission 1: reception 1: standby 18)
Frequency range: 142.934375 ~ 146.984375 MHz
Type of radio wave: F1E, F1D
Operating temperature range: -10 °C to + 50 °C
Comprises: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter, USB cable, antenna, belt clip and strap.