OPERATING GUIDE OPERATING GUIDE FOR IC-F160/F4160 SERIES BIIS 100/MDC 100 SYSTEM/ LTR /IDAS NXDN OPERATION
IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver. The BIIS 100/MDC 100 system/ltr /IDAS NXDN functions are built into your IC-F160/F4160 series transceiver. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS OPERATING GUIDE This operating guide contains important oper ating instructions for: IC-F161T, IC-F161S, IC-F161DT, IC-F161DS, IC-F16T, IC-F16S, IC-F16DT, IC-F16DS, IC-F16T and IC-F16S VHF TRANSCEIVERS IC-F4161T, IC-F4161S, IC-F4161DT, IC-F4161DS, IC-F416T, IC-F416S, IC-F416DT, IC-F416DS, IC-F416T and IC-F416S UHF TRANSCEIVERS NOTE: In this operating guide, the LCD illustration is described using the lines indication i Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. IDAS and IDAS logo are trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan). NXDN is a trademark of Icom Incorporated and JVC KENWOOD Corporation. LTR is a registered trademark of the E.F.Johnson Technologies, INC. in the United States. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT... i TABLE OF CONTENTS... ii 1 PREPARATION...1 Programmable function keys...1 BIIS 100 OPERATION... 14 Setting example... Receiving a call... Transmitting a call...6 Receiving a message...8 Transmitting a status...10 Transmitting an SDM...11 Position data transmission...1 Printer connection...1 BIIS ANI...1 Transmitting an Emergency call...1 Man Down Emergency Call...14 BIIS indication...14 Stun function...14 Priority A channel selection...14 MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION...1 MDC 100 system operation...1 Receiving a call...1 Transmitting a call...18 Man Down Emergency Call... Status message transmission... 4 LTR OPERATION...4 Receiving a call...4 Transmitting a call... IDAS OPERATION...6 46 IDAS operation...6 IDAS-Trunk operation...6 IDAS Multi-Site Conventional operation...6 Roaming function (Multi-site Trunking mode only)...6 Receiving a call...7 Transmitting a call... Man Down Emergency Call...44 Position data transmission...4 Status message transmission...4 Printer connection...4 Encryption function...46 ATB Ring Back function...46 ii
1 PREPARATION 1 Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to the [EMR], [Side1], [Side], [Side], [P0], [P1], [P] and [P] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceiver s programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key is used to activate the function, depending on the programming. D For BIIS 100 operation only BIIS BUTTON KEY BIIS Push to switch between the call ID list, transmit message and the standby Push to toggle between the queue channel and the received message record, after the queue channel is selected. Hold down for 1 second to select the queue channel icon. STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS STUP / STDN While in the standby mode, push to display the transmit status and then select a status number. When a received SDM (Short Data Message) is displayed, push to cancel the automatic scroll, and then manually scroll the message. When an SDM that contains more than 1 characters is displayed, push to manually scroll the message. D For MDC 100 system operation only MDC CALL KEY CALL Push to enter the MDC menu selection Then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired MDC menu from SELCALL, CALALERT, STUN, REVIVE, RADIOCHK, STATUS, MSG or CALL LOG. After selection, push this key again to enter the transceiver alias selection Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired alias. If no operation is performed for about 1 seconds, the transceiver returns to the normal operating While in the transceiver alias selection mode, push to return to the MDC menu selection MDC SELCALL KEY SC Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode to make a SelCall. After selecting the desired alias, push [PTT] to transmit a SelCall. If no operation is performed for about 1 seconds, the transceiver returns to the normal operating MDC CALLALERT KEY CA Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode to make a CallAlert. After selecting the desired alias, push [PTT] to transmit a Call Alert. If no operation is performed for about 1 seconds, the transceiver returns to the normal operating
PREPARATION 1 D For LTR operation only PHONE KEY PHN Push to connect to or disconnect from the telephone network connection. D For IDAS operation only DIGITAL BUTTON KEY DIGI Push to enter the application selection Hold down for 1 second to toggle the call type between Individual and Talkgroup, then automatically enter the application selection Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired application from VOICE, CALALERT, STUN, KILL, REVIVE, REM MON, RADIOCHK, STATUS, MSG, STAT POL and CALL LOG. While in the application selection mode, push to enter the Individual or Talkgroup ID selection Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired ID name (or ID code). If STATUS or MSG is selected as the application, the message selection mode appears. Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired message, then push again to enter the Individual or Talkgroup ID selection (pp. 9, 40) While in the application selection mode, hold down for 1 second to return to the normal operating STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS STUP / STDN When a received SDM is displayed, push to cancel the automatic scroll and manually scroll the message. When an SDM that contains more than 1 characters is displayed, push to manually scroll the message. SITE SELECT KEY SSEL This key allows you to manually select the desired site without roaming scan operation. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is 4.6 or later. Ask your dealer for details. NOTE: This key can be used for only Multi-site Trunking q Push [Site Select] to show the Site Select screen. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired site from the preprogrammed roaming list*. * The valid roaming areas (up to 48) are listed on the roaming list. Ask your dealer for details. e Push [Site Select] again to set the selected site, and return to the stand-by r The transceiver tries to register to the selected site. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16
BIIS 100 OPERATION Setting example The following key functions are recommended to be assigned by your dealer to each programmable key for the BIIS 100 operation. Ask your dealer for details. NOTE: During BIIS 100 operation, the MDC 100 system, LTR, and IDAS functions are disabled. [Call] : Push to transmit a BIIS call when the selected channel is an MSK channel. CALL is displayed on the key indicator. [BIIS Button] : Push to select the call list ID/transmit message, or push to display the receive message record for selection. BIIS is displayed on the key indicator. When this key is pushed, BIIS is inverted as. [TX Code Enter] : Push to directly enter the ID code edit TXCE is displayed on the key indicator. [Moni(Audi)] : In the MSK mode, push this key after a communication has ended, to send a Clear down signal. [CH Up]/[Down] : While in the standby mode, push to select the operating channel. After pushing [BIIS Button] or [TX Code CH Enter], push to select a call list or TX code channel. Receiving a call D Individual call q When an individual call is received: Beeps sound. appears and the mute is released. appears or blinks, depending on the setting. Your own ID (or text) and the calling station ID (or text) blink. Appears 14 1111 CALL BIIS TXC TXCE Appears or blinks Own ID Calling station ID w Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone at your normal voice level. The TX indicator lights red. e Release [PTT] to receive. The BUSY indicator lights green while receiving a signal. r To end the call, push [Moni(Audi)] to send the Clear down signal. Either station can send a Clear down signal. CLR DOWN is displayed for approximately seconds. disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby
BIIS 100 OPERATION D Group call q When a group call is received: Beeps sound. appears and the mute is released. appears or blinks, depending on the setting. The group ID (or text) and the calling station ID (or text) blink. Appears Appears or blinks 4001 1111 CALL BIIS TXC TXCE Group ID Calling station ID w Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone at your normal voice level. The TX indicator lights red. NOTE: Only one station is permitted to speak at a time. e Release [PTT] to receive. The BUSY indicator lights green while receiving a signal. r To end the call, push [Moni(Audi)] to send the Clear down signal. Either station can send a Clear down signal. CLR DOWN is displayed for approximately seconds. disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby D Emergency call q When an emergency call is received: Beeps sound. Emergency and the calling station ID (or text) blink. The action of the backlight depends on the Backlight setting in the User set When OFF Auto is selected, the backlight turns ON for the preprogrammed time period. (Auto Backlight Timer) This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.0 or later. Ask your dealer for details. Emergency 1111 CALL BIIS TXC TXCE Calling station ID w The transceiver automatically transmits an acknowledgement to the calling station. e Turn power OFF or change the channel to stop the beep and display blinking. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 4
BIIS 100 OPERATION D Displaying the received call record Queue indication The transceiver stores the calling station ID in memory. Up to calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is erased when a 4th call is received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF, the all records are erased. q Hold down [BIIS Button] for 1 second. Displays the following screen. When a record is available <QUEUE> QUEUE! CALL BIIS TXC TXCE When no record is available <QUEUE> NO QUEUE CALL BIIS TXC TXCE w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to sequentially show the record. e Hold down [BIIS Button] for 1 second again to return to the standby If no operation is performed for 0 seconds, the transceiver automatically returns to the standby
BIIS 100 OPERATION Transmitting a call A total of ways for code selection can be made; selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. D Using call memory q While in the standby mode, push [BIIS Button] to enter the call code memory channel selection appears. STATION1 0001 CALL BIIS TXC TXCE Appears w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired call code. e Push [Call] or [PTT]* to call. * A PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted. NOTE: When no answer back is received, the transceiver automatically repeats the call times (default), and WAIT is displayed during each call. However, an error beep sounds and FAILED is displayed when no answer back is received after the repeated calls. r Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. t Push [Moni(Audi)] to send the Clear down signal. D Calling back from the queue channel q While in the standby mode, hold down [BIIS Button] for 1 second to enter the queue memory channel selection <QUEUE> QUEUE! CALL BIIS TXC TXCE w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired record. e Push [Call] or [PTT]* to call. * PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted. NOTE: When no answer back is received, the transceiver automatically repeats the call times (default), and WAIT is displayed during each call. However, an error beep sounds and FAILED is displayed when no answer back is received after the repeated calls. r Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. t Push [Moni(Audi)] to send the Clear down signal. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 6
BIIS 100 OPERATION D Direct code entry q While in the standby mode, push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit The code digit to edit blinks. 000 CALL BIIS TXC TXCE w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited. The digit to edit differs, depending on the presetting. e Select the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down] or the 10-keypad*. * 10-key version transceivers only r Push [TX Code Enter] to set the digit, then the digit to the right will automatically blink. When the 10-keypad is used for entry, the digit to the right will automatically blink without pushing [TX Code Enter]. t Repeat steps e and r to input all allowable digits. y Push [Call] or [PTT]* to call. * PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted. NOTE: When no answer back is received, the transceiver automatically repeats the call times (default), and WAIT is displayed during each call. However, an error beep sounds and FAILED is displayed when no answer back is received after the repeated calls. u Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. i Push [Moni(Audi)] to send the Clear down signal. For your information When the UpDate setting for the call code is enabled, the set code is overwritten into the call code memory. 7
BIIS 100 OPERATION Receiving a message D Receiving a status message q When a status message is received: Beeps sound. The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is alternately displayed when the display mode is set to 1 line. RX Status 01 BASE CALL BIIS TXC TXCE w Push [Moni(Audi)] to return to the standby NOTE: Only the calling station ID (or text) is displayed (no message is alternately displayed) when the scroll timer is set to OFF. In that case, push [Status Up]/ [Status Down] to manually display the status message. D Receiving an SDM (Short Data Message) q When an SDM is received: Beeps sound. The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is alternately displayed when the display mode is set to 1 line. Thank you! BASE CALL BIIS TXC TXCE w When the received SDM includes more than 1 characters, the message automatically scrolls, when the automatic scroll function is activated. Push [Status Up]/[Status Down] to manually scroll the message. How about you? BASE CALL BIIS TXC TXCE Scrolls e Push [Moni(Audi)] to return to the standby 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 8
BIIS 100 OPERATION D Received message selection The transceiver stores the received message in memory. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or SDM s of up to 9 characters can be memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th message is received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF, all messages are erased. q Hold down [BIIS Button] for 1 second. Displays the queue memory. w Push [BIIS Button]. Displays the message memory. When a message is in the memory. e Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired message. When selecting the SDM that includes more than 1 characters, the message automatically scrolls when the automatic scroll function is activated. Push [Status Up]/[Status Down] to manually scroll the message. r Hold down [BIIS Button] for 1 second again to return to the standby When no operation is performed for 0 seconds, the transceiver automatically returns to the standby MESSAGE MSG! CALL BIIS TXC TXCE When no message is in the memory. MESSAGE NO MSG CALL BIIS TXC TXCE 9
BIIS 100 OPERATION Transmitting a status D General The programmed status message can be selected, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 4 status types (1 to 4) are selectable, and the status messages and 4 have designated meanings. Status : Emergency* Status 4: GPS request * The status message can also be used as a normal status message by disabling the designated meaning. However, the status 4 message is fixed. A status message can be sent with both individual and group calls. D Transmitting a status q While in the standby mode, push [BIIS Button], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired station or group code. w Push [BIIS Button] again, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired status message. Or, you can select a desired status message by pushing the [Status Up]/[Status Down] keys. STATUS 01 TX Status 01 CALL BIIS TXC TXCE Status message is displayed. e Push [Call] or [PTT]* to transmit the status message to the selected station or group. * A PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted. When the transmission is successful, beeps will sound and the transceiver automatically returns to the standby 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 10
BIIS 100 OPERATION Transmitting an SDM D General A short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available, and the messages can be edited through PC programming. D Transmitting an SDM q While in the standby mode, push [BIIS Button], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired station or group code. w Push [BIIS Button] again, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired SDM. Or, you can select the desired SDM by pushing the [Status Up]/[Status Down] keys. MESSAGE 1 How are you? CALL BIIS TXC TXCE SDM is displayed. e Push [Call] or [PTT]* to transmit the SDM to the selected station or group. * A PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted. When the transmission is successful, beeps will sound and the transceiver automatically returns to the standby D Programming an SDM memory (10-key version only) q While in the standby mode, push [BIIS Button] twice, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired SDM to be edited. w Push [M] or [#] to enter the message editing The first character blinks when [#] is pushed, the last character blinks when [M] is pushed. Blinks MESSAGE 1 How are you? CALL BIIS TXC TXCE When [#] is pushed. e Push the appropriate digit key, [0] to [9], to enter the desired character. See the table on the next page for the selectable characters. Pushing [CH Up] also enters a space, and pushing [CH Down] deletes the selected character. r Push [#] to move the cursor to the right, push [M] to move the cursor to the left. t Repeat steps e and r to set the desired text message. y Hold down [BIIS Button] for 1 second to write the content into memory. Push [BIIS Button] to cancel the editing and return to the original message screen. 11
BIIS 100 OPERATION Available characters Key [0] [1] [] [] [4] [] [6] [7] [8] [9] Characters 0!?, ; : _ ( ) < > [ ] 1 (space) # / + = \ &% $ @ ^ A B C a b c D E F d e f 4 G H I g h i J K L j k l 6 M N O m no 7 P Q R S pqr s 8 T U V t u v 9 WX Y Z wxy z Position data transmission When the OPC-966 optional cable and a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver, position (longitude and latitude) data can be automatically transmitted. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. The position data is transmitted when: A status 4 message is received *When the status 4 message, GPS request, is received. Fully automatic When automatic position transmission is enabled, the position data is automatically sent according to the Time Marker and Interval Timer settings. PTT is released When Send with Logoff is enabled. - Set the Log-In/Off item as L-OFF. After sending a status message When Send with Status is enabled. After sending an SDM When Send with SDM is enabled. After sending status (Emergency) When Send with Emergency is enabled. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 1
BIIS 100 OPERATION Printer connection When the OPC-966 optional cable is connected to the transceiver, a printer can be connected to print out the received SDM content and the ID of the station that sent the message. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. BIIS ANI Your own ID can be transmitted each time PTT is pushed (log-in) or released (log-off) during individual or group call communications. When receiving an ANI, the communication log will be recorded when using a PC dispatch application. In addition, when using the ANI with log-in, the PTT side tone function can be used to inform you that the ID is sent and voice communication can be made. Transmitting an Emergency call When [Emergency] is held down for the specified time period, the Status emergency signal is transmitted once or repeatedly* on the emergency channel. When no emergency channel is specified, the signal is transmitted on the operating channel. * When the Repeat Cancel function is ON, the transceiver cancels repeating after receiving an acknowledgement. When the Repeat Cancel function is OFF, the transceiver repeats calling according to the set number of repeat cycles, even after receiving an acknowledgement. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.0 or later. Ask your dealer for details. If you want to cancel the emergency call, hold down the key again before transmitting the call. The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep sounding, and the LCD lighting, depending on the presetting. (Silent operation) The transceiver can also be programmed to keep the microphone open during an emergency call, allowing monitoring of the situation. Ask your dealer for details. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set a separate emergency channel to provide reliable emergency call operation. 1
BIIS 100 OPERATION Man Down Emergency Call This function requires the optional UT-14R man down unit. When the transceiver has been left in a horizontal position for a specified time period*, the transceiver enters the emergency mode, and then a countdown starts. After the specified time period* has passed, an emergency call is automatically transmitted once, or repeatedly. (See the previous page for details.) If the transceiver is placed in a vertical position before the first transmission, the transceiver exits the emergency mode and the emergency call is cancelled. * Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details. BIIS indication The following status can be displayed for BIIS operation on a BIIS channel. CONNECT : An Individual or group call is connected. OK : Message (status or SDM) transmission is successful. FAILED : No answer back is received. WAIT : Appears during retry of the call (nd call). CLR DOWN : End the communication. BUSY : The operating channel is busy. Stun function When the specified ID, set as a killer ID, is received, the stun function is activated. When the killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to the password required condition. Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case. Priority A channel selection When one of the following operations are performed, the transceiver automatically selects the Priority A channel. Priority A is selected when: A clear down signal is received/transmitted - Set the Move to PrioA CH item as Clear down. Turning ON the power Priority A channel is selected each time the transceiver power is turned ON. Status call Priority A channel is selected when transmitting a status call. - Enable the Send Status on PrioA CH item in the MSK configuration. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 14
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION MDC 100 system operation The MDC 100 signaling system enhances your transceiver s capabilities. It allows PTT ID, Selective Calling (SelCall), Call Alert, Radio Check, Stun, Revive, Status, Messaging and Emergency signaling. An additional feature of the MDC 100 system included in Icom transceivers is called aliasing. Each transceiver on the system has a unique ID number. Aliasing allows the substitution of an alphanumeric name for this ID number. In transmit, you can use this alias to select a transceiver to call. In receive, the alias of the calling station is displayed instead of the ID. Please confirm that your dealer has set one of the programmable keys ([EMR], [Side1], [Side], [Side], [P0], [P1], [P] and [P] ) for MDC 100 system operation. NOTE: While in the MDC 100 system mode, BIIS 100 and IDAS operations are disabled. Receiving a call D Receiving a SelCall q When a SelCall is received: Beeps sound. appears. blinks. The calling station ID (or alias) and SELCALL are alternately displayed. Appears Blinks SELCALL CALL SC CA Appears Blinks ID 14 CALL SC CA w Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone. e Release [PTT] to receive a response. 1
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION D Receiving a Call Alert q When a Call Alert is received: Beeps sound. blinks. The calling station ID (or alias) and CALLALRT are alternately displayed. Blinks CALLALRT CALL SC CA ID 14 CALL SC CA Blinks w Hold down [PTT] and speak into the microphone. e Release [PTT] to receive a response. D Receiving an Emergency Call q When an emergency call is received: Beeps sound. The calling station ID (or alias) and EMG EMG are alternately displayed. The operation of the backlight depends on the Backlight setting in the User set When OFF Auto is selected, the backlight turns ON for a specified time period*. * If the Backlight Update setting is Enable, the preprogrammed time period is enabled. (Auto Backlight Timer) If the Backlight Update setting is Inhibit, the backlight does not turn ON. The Backlight Update and Auto Backlight Timer functions are usable in transceivers whose revision number is.0 or later. Ask your dealer for details. EMG EMG CALL SC CA ID 14 CALL SC CA Appears w When the Send Ack function is turned ON, the transceiver automatically transmits an acknowledgement to the calling station. e Turn power OFF or change the channel to stop the beep and the display indication. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 16
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION 17 D Receiving a Message q When a Message is received: Beeps sound. The calling station ID (or alias) and the message are alternately displayed. ID 14 CALL SC CA MSG 1 CALL SC CA w Turn power OFF, push [PTT], or change the channel to stop the display indication. D Receiving a Status Message When a Status Message is received: Beeps sound. The calling station ID (or alias) and the status message are displayed once. ID 14 CALL SC CA STATUS1 CALL SC CA D Receiving a Stun or Revive If a Stun command is received that matches your station ID, the transceiver will display SORRY and you can not receive or transmit. When a Revive command is received that matches your station ID, or the password is input, normal operation is restored. D Call log function After receiving the SelCall, Call Alert and Emergency call, the call logs may be displayed, depending on the setting. Up to logs can be memorized, and the oldest log is erased when a 6th call is received. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection w Select CALL LOG using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. e Push [MDC Call] again to indicate the call logs. When no call is received, an error beep sounds. Calling station ID Call type SC : SelCall CA : Call Alert EMG : Emergency call ID 14 SC - 0:7 CALL SC CA Elapsed time after receiving the call r Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired call log memory. NOTE: After 1000 hours has passed from receiving the call, the elapsed time is reset to 0:00.
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION Transmitting a call D Transmitting a SelCall SelCall allows you to make a call to a specific station or to a particular group. Other MDC 100 system transceivers on the channel will not receive a SelCall that does not match their station or group ID s. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection Or push [MDC SelCall] to enter the transceiver alias selection In this case, skip step w. SELCALL CALL SC CA w Push [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selection e Select the desired alias using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. r Hold down [PTT] to transmit the SelCall to the selected station, then speak into the microphone. appears. t Release [PTT] to receive. D Transmitting a Call Alert Call Alert allows you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection Or push [MDC CallAlert] to enter the transceiver alias selection In this case, skip steps w and e. w Select CALALERT using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. CALALERT CALL SC CA e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selection r Select the desired alias using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. t Push [PTT] to transmit the Call Alert to the selected station. CA CALL is displayed. y Release [PTT]. CA OK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the targeted station. CA FAIL is displayed if the targeted station does not send back an acknowledgement. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 18
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION D Transmitting a Stun Call A stun call allows you to send MDC 100 system signal that will stun the targeted station. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection w Select STUN using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. STUN D Transmitting a Revive Call A revive call allows you to send MDC 100 system signals that will revive the targeted (stunned) station. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection w Select REVIVE using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. REVIVE CALL SC CA e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selection r Select the desired alias using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. t Push [PTT] to transmit the stun call to the selected station. STN TX is displayed. y Release [PTT]. STN ACK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the targeted station. STN FAIL is displayed if the targeted station does not send back an acknowledgement. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. CALL SC CA e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selection r Select the desired alias using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. t Push [PTT] to transmit the revive call to the selected station. REV TX is displayed. y Release [PTT]. REV ACK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the targeted station. REV FAIL is displayed if the targeted station does not send back an acknowledgement. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. 19
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION D Transmitting a Radio Check Call A radio check call allows you to determine whether the targeted station is turned ON, within the communication range and on channel, without requiring any action from the targeted station user. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection w Select RADIOCHK using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. RADIOCHK CALL SC CA e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selection r Select the desired alias using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. t Push [PTT] to transmit the radio check call to the selected station. RDO CHK is displayed. y Release [PTT]. CHK ACK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the targeted station. CHK FAIL is displayed if the targeted station does not send back an acknowledgement. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. D Transmitting a Status Message A status Messaging allows you to send a preprogrammed status message. There are 16 status codes that can be sent. In addition, the transceiver can send an MDC 100 system signal that causes the targeted station to automatically transmit its current status. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection w Select STATUS using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. STATUS CALL SC CA e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the status message selection Preprogrammed status message is displayed. STATUS STATUS1 CALL SC CA r Select the desired status message using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. t Push [PTT] to transmit the selected status message. STAT TX is displayed. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 Continued on the next page. 0
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION D Transmitting a Status Message (Continued) y Release [PTT]. STAT OK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the base station. STA FAIL is displayed if no acknowledgment is received from the base station. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. D Transmitting a Message The transceiver can send a preprogrammed message. There are 16 messages that can be sent. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection w Select MSG using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. MSG CALL SC CA e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the preprogrammed message selection Preprogrammed message is displayed. MSG MSG 1 CALL SC CA r Select the desired message using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. t Push [PTT] to transmit the message. MSG TX is displayed. y Release [PTT]. MSG OK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the base station. MSG FAIL is displayed if no acknowledgment is received from the base station. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. 1
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION D PTTID Calls The transceiver can send an MDC 100 system signal that includes PTTID when [PTT] is pushed (at the beginning of transmission) and released (at the end of transmission). If a PTTID call is received, the transceiver may display the calling station ID (or alias) and sound a beep, depending on the setting. D Transmitting an Emergency Call When [Emergency] is held down for the specified time period, the emergency signal (MDC 100 system command) is transmitted once or repeatedly* on the emergency channel. When no emergency channel is specified, the signal is transmitted on the operating channel. * When the Repeat Cancel function is ON, the transceiver cancels repeating after receiving an acknowledgement. When the Repeat Cancel function is OFF, the transceiver repeats calling according to the number of repeat cycles, even after receiving an acknowledgement. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.0 or later. Ask your dealer for details. If you want to cancel the emergency call, hold down the key again before transmitting the call. The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep emission, and the LCD indication, depending on the presetting. (Silent operation) The transceiver can also be programmed to keep the microphone open during an emergency call, allowing monitoring of the situation. Ask your dealer for details. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergency channel individually to provide the certain emergency call operation. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16
MDC 100 SYSTEM OPERATION Man Down Emergency Call This function requires the optional UT-14R man down unit. When the transceiver has been left in a horizontal position for the specified time period*, the transceiver enters the emergency mode, and then the countdown starts. After the specified time period* has passed, an emergency call is automatically transmitted once, or repeatedly. (See the previous page for details.) If the transceiver is placed in a vertical position before the first transmission, the transceiver exits the emergency mode and the emergency call is cancelled. * Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details. Status message transmission The status message can be automatically transmitted when: The transceiver is turned ON. - Set the status message to be transmitted in the Power ON Status item. After sending an Emergency call with Man Down. - Set the desired status message to be transmitted in the Man Down Status Send item.
LTR OPERATION 4 Receiving a call Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down]* to select the LTR zone. * The method to select the desired zone may differ according to your system set up. NOTE: During LTR operation, BIIS 100 and IDAS operations are not available. D Group call q When a call is received: LED indicator lights green. w Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. e Release [PTT] to return to receive. D Selective call (DTMF call) q Push [Call] to mute the channel. w When receiving a call, the calling station name appears and a beep sounds. Then the mute is released. appears. Appears 00 ch-0 fh 17.7M DTMA DTMR PHN SET D Phone call q Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the phone channel. appears. w When a phone call is received (transceiver rings), push [Phone] (or push [PTT]). blinks. Blinks 00 ch-0 fh 17.7M DTMA DTMR PHN SET e Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. Release [PTT] to return to receive. r After the conversation is finished, push [Phone] to disconnect the phone call. stops blinking. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 4
4 LTR OPERATION Transmitting a call D Group call While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level after a beep sounds. If an error beep sounds, release [PTT]. After a while, repeat the procedure. The beep can be turned OFF in User set D Selective call (DTMF call) q Push [DTMF Autodial] a DTMF encode channel appears. w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired DTMF encode channel. e Push [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. Push [DTMF Autodial] to cancel the DTMF transmission. D Phone call q Select the phone channel. appears. w Push [Phone] (or push [PTT]). blinks. Blinks 00 ch-0 fh 17.7M DTMA DTMR PHN SET e Push [DTMF Autodial] to make a phone call. r After the conversation is finished, push [Phone] to disconnect the phone call. stops blinking.
IDAS OPERATION IDAS operation The transceiver provides Icom Digital Advanced System (IDAS) that meets the 6. khz emission mask requirements for narrow banding, and increases efficiency of channel allocation and use of spectrum using the NXDN common air interface. The optional UT-16H provides 6. khz digital mode operation for the transceiver that does not support digital communication. NOTE: During IDAS operation, BIIS 100, MDC 100 system and LTR operations are not available. IDAS-Trunk operation The IDAS-Trunk system enables further effective channel management by sharing a minimum of channels with a large number of users. Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down]* to select the IDAS-Trunk zone. * The method to select the desired zone may differ, depending on your system set up. NOTE: During IDAS-Trunk operation, you can receive and transmit digital calls in the same way with the following IDAS operation. IDAS Multi-site conventional operation The IDAS Multi-site Conventional can support up to 16 sites (each site has one repeater) through an IP network, and enables efficient conventional operation in the digital Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down]* to select the Multi-site conventional zone. * The method to select the desired zone may differ, depending on your system set up. Roaming function (Multi-site Trunking mode only) The Multi-site Trunking mode allows the transceiver to move to another site, according to the preprogrammed roaming list*, in order to find a site that has a higher quality signal, or provides better services. The Roaming function is automatically activated when the transceiver goes out of the range and does not receive the downlink signal from the repeater in the current registered site. * The valid roaming areas (up to 48) are listed on the roaming list. Ask your dealer for details. Depending on the preprogrammed settings, the transceiver tries to register to the repeater that has the strongest RSSI level in the last registered site or adjacent site. This roaming type takes time than other roaming types. Ask your dealer for details. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 6
IDAS OPERATION Receiving a call D Receiving a Voice Call q When a Voice call is received: Mute is released. Either the calling station or Talkgroup ID name (or code) is displayed while receiving the signal, depending on the presetting. When an All Call is received, All Call is displayed. The calling station or Talkgroup ID name STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN w Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone. e Release [PTT] to receive a response. D Receiving a Status Message q When a Status Message is received: Beeps sound. The calling station or Talkgroup ID name (or code) and the status message blink. The received status message The calling station or Talkgroup ID name Blink RX Status 01 STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN w Push [PTT], change the channel, turn power OFF, etc. to stop the display indication. D Receiving a Call Alert q When a Call Alert is received: Beeps sound. blinks. The calling station or Talkgroup ID name (or code) and CAL- LALRT blink. 7 The calling station or Talkgroup ID name CALLALRT STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN w Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone. e Release [PTT] to receive a response. Blink
IDAS OPERATION D Receiving a Message q When a Message is received: Beeps sound. The calling station ID or Talkgroup name (or code) and the message blink. The received message The calling station or Talkgroup ID name MSG 1 STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN Blink NOTE: When the received message includes more than 1 characters, the message automatically scrolls, when the automatic scroll function is activated. Push [Status Up]/[Status Down] to manually scroll the message. RETURN TO OF FICE STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN Scrolls w Push [PTT], change the channel, turn power OFF, etc. to stop the display indication. D Receiving a Stun, Kill or Revive If an individual call with Stun or Kill command is received (RAN code matching is not necessary depending on the presetting), the transceiver will display SORRY and you cannot receive* or transmit. * Depending on the received Stun command setting. When a Stun command is received: The transceiver cannot be operated until the individual call with Revive command is received (RAN code matching may not be necessary, depending on the presetting) or input a password. When a Kill command is received: The transceiver cannot be operated until the data cloning is performed. Ask your dealer for details. NOTE: Depending on the presetting, the transceiver can ignore the Stun, Revive and Kill commands, which are from a non-specified station. This function can be used in transceivers whose revision number is.9 or later. Ask your dealer for details. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 8
IDAS OPERATION D Receiving a Remote Monitor, Radio Check or Status Polling Call If an individual call with Remote monitor, Radio check or Status polling command is received (RAN code matching may not be necessary, depending on the presetting), the transceiver will automatically transmit. When a Remote monitor command is received: The microphone audio is automatically transmitted for the set time period. When a Radio check command is received: The transceiver automatically transmits the acknowledgement call. When a Status polling command is received: The transceiver automatically transmits the status call. D Receiving an Emergency call q When an emergency call is received: Beeps sound. RX Emergency and the calling station ID name (or code) blink. The state of the backlight depends on the Backlight setting in the User set When OFF Auto is selected, the backlight turns ON for the preprogrammed time period. (Auto Backlight Timer) This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.0 or later. Ask your dealer for details. The calling station ID name Blink RX Emergency STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN w When the Send Ack function is turned ON, the transceiver automatically transmits an acknowledgement to the calling station, if the received call type is Talkgroup or All Call. If the received call type is Individual, and it requests to send back an acknowledgment, the transceiver automatically sends an acknowledgement. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.0 or later. Ask your dealer for details. e Turn power OFF or change the channel to stop the beep and display indication. 9
IDAS OPERATION D Displaying the received call log The transceiver stores a log of all calls in memory, if activated. Up to 10 call logs can be stored, and the oldest call record is erased when an 11th call is received. However, once the transceiver is turned OFF, the all records are erased. The received voice call (for individual), call alert, status call and message logs are stored. q Push [Digital Button] to enter the application selection VOICE appears. To change the call type, hold down [Digital Button] for 1 second while in the standby After changing, the transceiver automatically enters the application selection w Select CALL LOG using [CH Up] or [CH Down]. e Push [Digital Button] again to display the call log information. When a log information is displayed VOICE STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN When no log information is available NO LOG DIGI STUP STDN r Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired log. t Hold down [PTT] to send the voice call. The voice call can be performed with the logged station. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 0
IDAS OPERATION D Talk back function The talk back function allows you to select the same call mode (Analog or Digital) and/or call type (Individual or Talkgroup) for the received call. When the talk back timer is set to 0 second, this function is not activated. Ask your dealer for details. If this function is cancelled by pushing [Digital Button] or any key on a 10-key keypad, or after the talk back timer period has passed, the transceiver automatically returns to the default call mode and type. If the received call is a digital signal, the talk back function is activated only for Voice Call, Call Alert, Status Message and Message.* * Depending on the presetting, the talk back function is activated only for Voice Call. NOTE: When this function is not activated, the transceiver transmits an analog signal on the Mixed-Analog channel, and transmits a digital signal on the Mixed-Digital channel. The transceiver receives both analog and digital signals on the Mixed-Analog and Mixed-Digital channels, regardless of this function. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.9 or later. Ask your dealer for details. When the channel type is Mixed-Analog After receiving a digital signal, you can select the digital call mode by pushing [PTT] before or during the talk back timer period. When the channel type is Mixed-Digital After receiving an analog signal that can release the mute, you can select the analog call mode by pushing [PTT] before or during the talk back timer period. 1 When the channel type is Mixed-Digital or Digital After receiving a digital signal, you can select the same call type for the received call (individual or Talkgroup), by pushing [PTT] before or during the talk back timer period.
IDAS OPERATION Transmitting a call IDAS operation allows you to make a call to a specific station (Individual call) or to a particular group (Talkgroup call). Other digital mode transceivers on the channel will not receive a call that does not match their individual or talkgroup ID and/or RAN (Radio Access Number) code. NOTE: When the handshake (repeater access) is failed within the specified time period after pushing [PTT], the transceiver starts roaming. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is 4. or later. Ask your dealer for details. D Transmitting a Voice Call q Push [Digital Button] to enter the application selection VOICE appears. To change the call type, hold down [Digital Button] for 1 second while in the standby After changing, the transceiver automatically enters the application selection INDIVIDUAL DIGI STUP STDN VOICE DIGI STUP STDN * This illustration is described with Individual call type. w Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Individual or Talkgroup ID selection The preprogrammed ID name is displayed. When the ID name is not programmed, the ID code is displayed. The primary ID can be preset to display first. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.9 or later. Ask your dealer for details. When you want to send a voice message to all transceivers within the communication range, use the All Call function select the Talkgroup ID code 6. e Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired ID name (or ID code). Depending on the presetting, you can directly input the ID. (10- key version only) See page 4 for details. Individual or Talkgroup ID name is displayed. VOICE STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN r Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone to send a voice message to the selected station or talkgroup. t Release [PTT] to receive. Convenient! (10-key version only) Depending on the presetting, you can use the quick ID selection for the Voice Call. While in the standby mode, push the desired digit key ([1] to [9] or [0]) to enter the ID selection The appropriate ID is displayed. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16
IDAS OPERATION D Transmitting a Call Alert Call Alert allows you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk. q Push [Digital Button] to enter the application selection VOICE appears. To change the call type, hold down [Digital Button] for 1 second while in the standby After changing, the transceiver automatically enters the application selection w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select CALALERT. e Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Individual or Talkgroup ID selection The preprogrammed ID name is displayed. When the ID name is not programmed, the ID code is displayed. The primary ID can be preset to display first. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.9 or later. Ask your dealer for details. r Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired ID name (or ID code). Depending on the presetting, you can directly input the ID. (10- key version only) See page 4 for details. t Hold down [PTT] to transmit the Call Alert to the selected station or talkgroup. CA CALL is displayed. y Release [PTT]. CA OK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the targeted station. CA FAIL is displayed if the targeted station does not send back an acknowledgement. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. Individual or Talkgroup ID name is displayed. CALALERT STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN
IDAS OPERATION D Transmitting a Stun Call A Stun call allows you to send a signal that will stun the targeted station. q Push [Digital Button] to enter the application selection VOICE appears. To change the call type, hold down [Digital Button] for 1 second while in the standby After changing, the transceiver automatically enters the application selection w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select STUN. e Push [Digital Button] again to enter the Individual ID selection The preprogrammed ID name is displayed. When the ID name is not programmed, the ID code is displayed. The primary ID can be preset to display first. This function is usable in transceivers whose revision number is.9 or later. Ask your dealer for details. r Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired ID name (or ID code). Depending on the presetting, you can directly input the ID. (10- key version only) See page 4 for details. Individual ID name is displayed. STUN STATION 1 DIGI STUP STDN t Push [PTT] to transmit the Stun call to the selected dispatcer. STN TX is displayed. y Release [PTT]. STN ACK is displayed after receiving an acknowledgement from the targeted station. STN FAIL is displayed if the targeted station does not send back an acknowledgement. u After a specified time period has passed, the transceiver will return to receive. 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 14 1 16 4