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OPERATING GUIDE

GUIDE TO OPERATING

LAND TRANSCEIVERS

WITH MDC 1200 SYSTEM

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OPERATING GUIDE GUIDE TO OPERATING LAND TRANSCEIVERS WITH MDC 1200 SYSTEM
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IMPORTANT TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The MDC 1200 system functions are added to your IC-F70 and IC-F1700 series radio. 1 PREPARATION …………………………………………… 1 ■ Programmable function keys …………………………… 1 2 MDC 1200 OPERATION ……………………………… 2–9 ■ MDC 1200 system operation …………………………… 2 ■ Transmitting a call ……………………………………… 2 ■ Receiving a call ………………………………………… 7 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
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PREPARATION 1 ■ Programmable function keys The following functions for MDC 1200 system operation can be assigned to the programmable function keys; IC-F70 series : [EMERGENCY], [UP], [DOWN], [MONITOR], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] IC-F1700 series : [UP]*, [DOWN]*, [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4] *IC-F1810, IC-F1821/D, IC-F2810 and IC-F2821/D only Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming.
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2 MDC 1200 OPERATION ■ MDC 1200 system operation ■ Transmitting a call The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver’s capabilities. It allows PTT ID, Selective Calling, CallAlert, Radio Check, Stun, Revive, Status, Messaging and Emergency signaling. Also, the dispatcher can stun and revive transceivers on the system. Selective calling allows you to make a call to a specific station or to a particular group.
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MDC 1200 OPERATION 2 D Transmitting a CallAlert D Transmitting a Stun Call CallAlert allows you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk. Stun call allows you to send MDC 1200 signal that will stun the targeted station. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “STUN” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
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2 MDC 1200 OPERATION D Transmitting a Revive Call D Transmitting a Radio Check Call Revive call allows you to send MDC 1200 signals that will revive the targeted (stunned) station. Radio check call allows you to determine whether another transceiver is turned on, within range and on channel without requiring any action from the targeted station user. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “REVIVE” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
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MDC 1200 OPERATION 2 D Transmitting a Status Message Status Messaging allows you to send a pre-programmed status message. There are 16 status codes that can be sent. In addition, the dispatcher can send an MDC 1200 signal that causes the transceiver to automatically transmit its current status. t Push [PTT] to transmit the selected status message. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “STATUS” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
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2 MDC 1200 OPERATION D Transmitting a Message The transceiver can send a pre-programmed message. There are 16 messages that can be sent on a channel. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “MSG” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down]. For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series MSG e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the pre-programmed message selection mode.
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MDC 1200 OPERATION D PTTID Calls The transceiver can send an MDC 1200 signal that includes PTTID when [PTT] is pushed (beginning of transmission) and released (end of transmission). If a PTTID call is received, the transceiver will display the calling station ID (or alias) and emit a beep*. *Depends on the setting. D Emergency Calls The MDC 1200 Emergency feature can be accessed using the [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] key (described in the instruction manual).
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2 MDC 1200 OPERATION D Receiving a CallAlert D Receiving a Emergency Call q When a CallAlert is received; q When an emergency call is received; • Beeps sound. • “ ” (for IC-F1700 series) or “ ” (for IC-F70 series) blinks. • The calling station ID (or alias) and “CALLALRT” are displayed alternately. • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or alias) and “EMG EMG” are displayed alternately until turning power OFF, the channel changing, etc.
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MDC 1200 OPERATION D Receiving a Message D Receiving a Status Message q When a Message is received; ➥ When a Status Message is received; 2 • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or alias) and the message are displayed alternately. • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or alias) and the status message are displayed once. For IC-F1700 series For IC-F1700 series ID 1234 MSG 1 For IC-F70 series w Turn power OFF, push [PTT], change the channel, etc. to stop the display indication.