Icom IC-F1700 User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
GUIDE TO OPERATING
LAND TRANSCEIVERS
WITH MDC 1200 SYSTEM

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IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this Icom radio. The MDC 1200
system functions are added to your IC-F70 and IC-F1700 se-
ries radio.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS OPERATING GUIDE—This operating
guide contains important operating instructions for;
• IC-F70DT/DS and IC-F70T/S VHF TRANSCEIVERS
• IC-F80DT/DS and IC-F80T/S UHF TRANSCEIVERS
• IC-F1710, IC-F1721/D, IC-F1810 and IC-F1821/D VHF
MOBILE TRANSCEIVERS
• IC-F2710, IC-F2721/D, IC-F2810 and IC-F2821/D UHF
MOBILE TRANSCEIVERS
NOTE: In this operating guide, the LCD illustration is
described using the 2 lines indication mode.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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PREPARATION
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■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 con-
cerning your transceivers programming.
If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol-
lowing explanations, the specific key is used to activate the
function depends on the programming.
MDC CALL KEY
“MDC” is displayed on the key indicator. (IC-F70 series only)
➥Push to enter the MDC menu selection mode. Then select
the desired MDC menu from “SELCALL,” “CALALERT,”
“STUN,” “REVIVE,” “RADIOCHK,” “STATUS” and “MSG”
using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
After selection, push this key again to enter the transceiver
alias or message channel selection mode.
➥While in the transceiver alias or message channel selec-
tion mode, push to return to the MDC menu selection
mode.
MDC UP AND DOWN KEYS
“ ” or “ ” is displayed on the key indicator. (IC-F70 series
only)
➥Push to select the MDC menu after entering the MD menu
selection mode.
➥Push to select the desired transceiver alias or message
channel while in the transceiver alias or message channel
selection mode.
MDC SELCALL KEY
“SELC” is displayed on the key indicator. (IC-F70 series only)
Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode.
• After the desired alias selection, push [PTT] to transmit a SelCall.
MDC CALLALERT KEY
“CALA” is displayed on the key indicator. (IC-F70 series only)
Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode.
• After the desired alias selection, push [PTT] to transmit a CallAlert.

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■MDC 1200 system operation
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.
An additional feature of MDC 1200 found 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. For transmit, you can
use this alias to select a transceiver to call. For receive, the
alias of the calling station is displayed instead of the ID.
Please note that your dealer has set one of the programma-
ble keys (IC-F70 series: [EMERGENCY], [UP], [DOWN],
[MONITOR], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3], IC-F1700 series:
[UP]*, [DOWN]*, [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3] and [P4]) for MDC
1200 operation.
* IC-F1810, IC-F1821/D, IC-F2810 and IC-F2821/D only
NOTE: In this operating guide, the following functions are
assigned to the IC-F70 series for LCD description.
[P0]; MDC Call
[P1]; MDC SelCall
[P2]; MDC CallAlert
■Transmitting a call
DDTransmitting a Selective Call
Selective calling allows you to make a call to a specific station
or to a particular group. Other MDC 1200 transceivers on the
channel will not receive a selective call that does not match
their station or group ID’s.
qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
• Or push [MDC SelCall] to enter the transceiver alias selection
mode. In this case, skip step w.
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
wPush [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selec-
tion mode.
eSelect the desired alias using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC
Up] or [MDC Down].
rPush and hold [PTT] to transmit the selective call to the
selected station, then speak into the microphone.
• “ ” (for IC-F1700 series) or “ ” (for IC-F70 series) appears.
tRelease [PTT] to receive.
SELCALL

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DDTransmitting a CallAlert
CallAlert allows you to notify another user who may be away
from the transceiver that you want to talk.
qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
• Or push [MDC CallAlert] to enter the transceiver alias selection
mode. In this case, skip steps wand e.
wSelect “CALALERT” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC
Up] or [MDC Down].
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
ePush [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selec-
tion mode.
rSelect the desired alias using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC
Up] or [MDC Down].
tPush [PTT] to transmit the CallAlert to the selected station.
• “CA CALL” is displayed.
yRelease [PTT].
• “CA OK” is displayed if the targeted station received the alert.
• “CA FAIL” is displayed if the targeted station does not send an
acknowledgement.
uAfter a specified time period has passed, the transceiver
will return to receive.
DDTransmitting a Stun Call
Stun call allows you to send MDC 1200 signal that will stun
the targeted station.
qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
wSelect “STUN” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or
[MDC Down].
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
ePush [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selec-
tion mode.
rSelect the desired alias using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC
Up] or [MDC Down].
tPush [PTT] to transmit the stun call to the selected station.
• “STN TX” is displayed.
yRelease [PTT].
• “STN ACK” is displayed if the targeted station is turned ON, on
channel and within range.
• “STN FAIL” is displayed if the targeted station does not send an
acknowledgement.
uAfter a specified time period has passed, the transceiver
will return to receive.
STUN
CALALERT

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DDTransmitting a Revive Call
Revive call allows you to send MDC 1200 signals that will
revive the targeted (stunned) station.
qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
wSelect “REVIVE” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up]
or [MDC Down].
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
ePush [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selec-
tion mode.
rSelect the desired alias using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC
Up] or [MDC Down].
tPush [PTT] to transmit the revive call to the selected sta-
tion.
• “REV TX” is displayed.
yRelease [PTT].
• “REV ACK” is displayed if the targeted station is turned ON, on
channel and within range.
• “REV FAIL” is displayed if the targeted station does not send an
acknowledgement.
uAfter a specified time period has passed, the transceiver
will return to receive.
DDTransmitting a Radio Check Call
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.
qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
wSelect “RADIOCHK” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC
Up] or [MDC Down].
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
ePush [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selec-
tion mode.
rSelect the desired alias using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC
Up] or [MDC Down].
tPush [PTT] to transmit the radio check call to the selected
station.
• “RDO CHK” is displayed.
yRelease [PTT].
• “CHK ACK” is displayed if the targeted station is turned ON, on
channel and within range.
• “CHK FAIL” is displayed if the targeted station does not send an
acknowledgement.
uAfter a specified time period has passed, the transceiver
will return to receive.
RADIOCHK
REVIVE

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DDTransmitting a Status Message
Status Messaging allows you to send a pre-programmed sta-
tus 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.
qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
wSelect “STATUS” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up]
or [MDC Down].
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
ePush [MDC Call] again to enter the status message selec-
tion mode.
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
rSelect the desired status message using [CH Up], [CH
Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
tPush [PTT] to transmit the selected status message.
• “STAT TX” is displayed.
yRelease [PTT].
• “STAT OK” is displayed.
• “STA FAIL” is displayed if there is no acknowledgment from the
dispatcher.
uAfter a specified time period has passed, the transceiver
will return to receive.
STATUS
STATUS1
Pre-programmed status
message is displayed.
STATUS

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DDTransmitting a Message
The transceiver can send a pre-programmed message. There
are 16 messages that can be sent on a channel.
qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
wSelect “MSG”using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or
[MDC Down].
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
ePush [MDC Call] again to enter the pre-programmed mes-
sage selection mode.
For IC-F1700 series For IC-F70 series
rSelect the desired message using [CH Up], [CH Down],
[MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
tPush [PTT] to transmit the selected message.
•“MSG TX”is displayed.
yRelease [PTT].
•“MSG OK”is displayed.
•“MSG FAIL”is displayed if there is no acknowledgment from the
dispatcher.
uAfter a specified time period has passed, the transceiver
will return to receive.
MSG
MSG 1
Pre-programmed message
MSG

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DDPTTID 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.
DDEmergency Calls
The MDC 1200 Emergency feature can be accessed using
the [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] key
(described in the instruction manual). The transceiver will
repeatedly send an Emergency MDC 1200 command for a
programmed length of time until it receives an acknowledge-
ment signal.
The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep emis-
sion and LCD indication change depends on the setting.
With MDC 1200 Emergency, the transceiver can also be pro-
grammed to keep the microphone open during an emergency
call, allowing monitoring of the situation.
Ask your dealer for details.
■Receiving a call
DDReceiving a Selective Call
qWhen a selective call is received;
•Beeps sound.
•“”(for IC-F1700 series) or “”(for IC-F70 series) appears.
•“”(for IC-F1700 series) or “”(for IC-F70 series) blinks.
•The calling station ID (or alias) and “SELCALL”are displayed
alternately.
For IC-F1700 series
For IC-F70 series
wPush and hold [PTT] and speak into the microphone.
eRelease [PTT] to receive a response.
BlinksAppears BlinksAppears
SELCALL
ID 1234
BlinksAppears

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DDReceiving a CallAlert
qWhen a CallAlert 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.
For IC-F1700 series
For IC-F70 series
wPush and hold [PTT] and speak into the microphone.
eRelease [PTT] to receive a response.
DDReceiving a Emergency Call
qWhen an emergency call is received;
•Beeps sound.
•The calling station ID (or alias) and “EMG EMG”are displayed
alternately until turning power OFF, the channel changing, etc.
For IC-F1700 series
For IC-F70 series
wWhen the automatic acknowledgement function is turned
ON, the transceiver automatically transmits an acknowl-
edgement call to the station.
•The calling station stops calling.
eTurn power OFF, change the channel, etc. to stop the beep
and display indication.
ID 1234
EMG EMG
Blinks Blinks
CALLALRT
ID 1234
Blinks

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DDReceiving a Message
qWhen a Message is received;
•Beeps sound.
•The calling station ID (or alias) and the message are displayed
alternately.
For IC-F1700 series
For IC-F70 series
wTurn power OFF, push [PTT], change the channel, etc. to
stop the display indication.
DDReceiving a Status Message
➥When a Status Message is received;
•Beeps sound.
•The calling station ID (or alias) and the status message are dis-
played once.
For IC-F1700 series
For IC-F70 series
DDReceiving 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 match-
es your station ID, normal operation is restored.
ID 1234
STATUS1
ID 1234
MSG 1

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