Icom IC-F5122D User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
OPERATING GUIDE FOR
IC-F5122D
IC-F6122D
IDAS
™
dPMR
™
OPERATION

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Thank you for purchasing this Icom transceiver.
The digital Private Mobile Radio (dPMR) system functions
are built into your IC-F5122D/F6122D transceiver.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS OPERATING GUIDE — This guide con-
tains important operating instructions for:
• IC-F5122D v h f dp m r m o b i l e t r a n s c e i v e r
• IC-F6122D u h f dp m r m o b i l e t r a n s c e i v e r
INFORMATION: The 10-keypad of the optional micro-
phones have only the DTMF code transmitting capability,
so you cannot input any ID or message with these micro-
phones.
IMPORTANT
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-
porated (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).
dPMR and the dPMR logo are trademarks of the dPMR MoU Association.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT.......................................................................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ ii
1 PREPARATION............................................................1–2
■ Programmable function keys........................................1
2 dPMR OPERATION...................................................3–10
■ dPMR operation ...........................................................3
■ Receiving a call ............................................................3
■ Transmitting a call.........................................................7
■ Position data transmission............................................9
■ Status message transmission ......................................9
■ Horn output ................................................................10
■ Printer connection ......................................................10

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1PREPARATION
■Programmable function keys
The following functions can be assigned to [UP], [DOWN],
[P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable function keys.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-
cerning your transceiver’s programming.
If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol-
lowing explanations, the specific key is used to activate the
function.
DFor dPMR operation
The following key functions are required for the operation.
dPMR BUTTON
➥Push to enter the ID selection mode.
• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired Individual or
Talkgroup ID.
➥While in the ID selection mode, push to enter the application
selection mode.
• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired application from
“STAT,” and “MSG.”
➥Push to enter the message selection mode.
• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired message.
➥
While in the application selection mode, push
to return to
the stand-by mode.
CLEAR
After communication is finished, push this key to send a ‘Dis-
connect’ signal to terminate the connection.
Depending on the preprogrammed settings, the Priority A
channel is automatically selected after a ‘Disconnect’ sig-
nal terminates a connection.

DdPMR operations
The following key functions are useful for the dPMR opera-
tion.
STATUS UP, STATUS DOWN
➥Push to select a status message.
➥When the automatic scroll function is activated, push to
cancel it, if desired.
➥When an SDM that includes more than 8 characters is dis-
played, push to manually scroll the message.
STATUS
➥Push to enter the status message selection mode.
• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired message.
➥Hold down for 1 second to transmit the last selected status
message.
MESSAGE
➥Push to enter the SDM selection mode.
• Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired SDM.
➥While in the SDM selection mode, hold down for 1 second
to transmit the last selected SDM.
DAdditional key functions
• dPMR operations
The following key functions are recommended for the dPMR
operation, and function as described below.
CALL
On a digital channel, push to transmit a dPMR call.
Depending on the preprogrammed settings, pushing [PTT]
makes a call in the same way as using [Call]. Moreover,
when you keep holding down [PTT] after receiving an ac-
knowledgement, you can start a conversation without
pushing it again.
TX CODE ENTER
Push to enter the ID code edit mode, and then set a desired
ID code. (p. 7)
MONITOR (AUDIBLE)
After communication is finished, push this key to send a ‘Clear
down’ signal to terminate the connection.
Depending on the preprogrammed settings, the Priority A
channel is automatically selected after a ‘Clear down’ sig-
nal terminates a connection.
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2dPMR OPERATION
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■dPMR operation
The IC-F5122D and IC-F6122D provide digital Private Mobile
Radio (dPMR) operation that meets the 6.25 kHz bandwidth
requirements for narrow band operation. This increases ef-
ficiency of channel allocation and use of the spectrum.
■Receiving a call
DReceiving an Individual call
qWhen an Individual call is received:
• Beeps sound.
• “ ” appears and the mute is released.
• “ ” appears or blinks, depending on the preprogrammed set-
tings.
• The calling station’s ID (or name) blinks.
wWhile holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at
your normal voice level.
eRelease [PTT] to receive.
DReceiving a Group call
qWhen a Group call is received:
• Mute is released.
• While receiving the signal, either the calling station or Talkgroup
ID name (or code) can be displayed, depending on the prepro-
gramming.
• When an All Call is received, “ALL CALL” is displayed.
wWhile holding down [PTT], speak into the microphone at
your normal voice level.
NOTE: Only one station is allowed to speak at the
same time.
eRelease [PTT] to receive.
Continued on the next page
The calling station
ID name
The calling station or
Talkgroup ID name

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DReceiving a status message
qWhen a status message is received:
• Beeps sound.
• The calling station or Talkgroup ID name (or code) and the sta-
tus message alternately appear.
wTo clear the ID and message display, push [PTT], turn
OFF the power or change the channel.
DReceiving an SDM
qWhen an SDM is received:
• Beeps sound.
• The calling station’s ID (or name) and the SDM are displayed.
NOTE: When the SDM includes more than 8 charac-
ters, it automatically scrolls.
• Push [Status Up] or [Status Down] to stop scrolling, or
manually scroll the message.
wAfter a specified time period has passed, the transceiver
will return to standby.
The calling station or
Talkgroup ID name
The status
message
The calling station or
Talkgroup ID name
The message
Scrolls

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DReceiving a Stun, Kill or Revive
If an Individual call with a Stun or Kill command is received,
the transceiver will display “SORRY” and you can not receive*
or transmit.
* Depending on the received Stun command setting. Revive signals
can always be received.
➥When a Stun command is received:
• The transceiver cannot be operated until an Individual call a Re-
vive command is received, or you enter a password.
➥When a Kill command is received:
• The transceiver cannot be operated until data cloning is per-
formed. Ask your dealer for details.
NOTE: Depending on the preprogramming, the transceiver
can ignore the Stun, Revive and Kill commands that are
from a non-specified station.
DReceiving a Status Polling call
If a Status Polling call is received, the transceiver will auto-
matically transmit its current status.
DReceiving an Ambience Listening call
If an Individual call with an Ambience Listening command is
received from a specified station, the transceiver will auto-
matically transmit its microphone audio.
• The HM-148G or HM-152/152T h a n d m i c r o p h o n e is required.
NOTE: If the transceiver receives an Ambience Listening
command from a station other than the specified one, the
call will be ignored, and the transceiver will not transmit its
microphone audio.
DReceiving an Emergency call
qWhen an emergency call is received:
• Beeps sound.
• The state of the backlight depends on the Backlight setting in
the User Set mode. When “LIGT AUT” is selected, the backlight
turns ON for the preprogrammed time period. (Auto Backlight
Timer)
wTo clear the beep, ID and message display, turn OFF the
power or change the channel.

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DDisplaying the received call log
If activated, the log stores received calls into the transceiver’s
memory.
Up to 10 calls can be stored, and the oldest call record is
erased when an 11th call is received. However, once the trans-
ceiver is turned OFF, the log is erased.
The Individual voice call, Status call and Message call are
stored
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qPush [dPMR Button] twice to enter the application selec-
tion mode.
wPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select “CALL LOG.”
ePush [dPMR Button] again to display the call log informa-
tion.
When log information is displayed
The calling station ID name appears.
When there is no log information
rPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired call.
yHold down [PTT] to send a voice call.
• A voice call can be made with the logged station.
DTalk back function
The Talk Back function allows you to select the same call
mode (Analog or Digital) as the received call.
If the received call is a digital signal, the Talk Back function is
activated for Voice and Emergency calls, and depending on
the preprogrammed settings, also for status messages and
SDM.
When the channel type is “Mixed-Digital”
After receiving an analog signal, “ANALOG” is displayed
during the Talk Back timer period, depending on the prepro-
grammed settings.When [PTT] is pushed before or during the
Talk Back timer period, you can transmit an analog signal.
When the channel type is “Mixed-Analog,”“Mixed-Digital”
or “Digital”
After receiving a digital signal, the calling station’s ID or the
Talkgroup ID is displayed until receiving a ‘Disconnect’ sig-
nal, depending on the preprogrammed settings. Even on a
“Mixed-Analog” channel, when [PTT] is pushed before re-
ceiving a ‘Disconnect’ signal, the Talk Back function allows
the transceiver to transmit a digital signal to the ID.
NOTE: When this function is not activated, the transceiver
always transmits analog signals on “Mixed-Analog” chan-
nels, and digital signals on “Mixed-Digital” channels.
• On these channels, the transceiver can receive both analog
and digital signals, regardless of the Talk Back function.

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■Transmitting a call
dPMR operation allows you to make a call to a specific station
(Individual call) or to a specific group (Talkgroup call). Other
digital mode transceivers on the channel will not hear a call
that does not match their Individual or Talkgroup ID.
DTransmitting a Voice Call
qPush [dPMR Button] to enter the ID selection mode.
• The preprogrammed ID name is displayed.
• When an ID name is not programmed, ID code is displayed.
• The primary ID can be preset to display rst.
wPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired Individual
ID or Talkgroup ID.
• The IDs can be edited within the allowable digits. See the column
to the right for details.
* This illustration shows an Individual type call.
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Hold down [PTT], then speak into the microphone.
rRelease [PTT] to receive.
• Editing an ID
If the transceiver has a key assigned to the TX Code Enter
function, you can edit an ID within the allowable digits.
qPush [TX Code Enter] to enter the ID edit mode.
• The digit to be edited blinks.
wPush [TX Code Enter] to select a desired digit to be ed-
ited.
ePush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired
number.
rPush [TX Code Enter] to set. The digit to the right will
automatically blink.
tRepeat step e and rto input all allowable digits.
yAfter editing, push [TX Code Enter] to store the set-
ting.
• The transceiver returns to the stand-by mode.
NOTE:
Changing the channel or turning OFF the transceiver
discards the new ID, and returns the original one.

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DTransmitting an SDM
You can send a preprogrammed SDM to an individual sta-
tion or to group stations. The transceiver has 10 memories
to store messages.
qPush [dPMR Button] to enter the ID selection mode.
• The preprogrammed ID is displayed.
wPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired Individual
ID or Talkgroup ID.
• The IDs can be edited within the allowable digits. See page 7 for
details.
ePush [dPMR Button] again to enter the application selec-
tion mode.
• “STAT” is displayed.
rPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select “MSG.”
tPush [dPMR Button] again to enter the SDM selection
mode.
• The preprogrammed SDM is displayed.
yPush [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select a desired SDM.
uPush [Call] to transmit the SDM to the selected station or
talkgroup.
• “WAIT” is displayed while transmitting.
• “OK” is displayed when an acknowledgement is received.
• “FAILED” is displayed when no acknowledgment is received.
iAfter a specified time period, the transceiver will return to
the stand-by mode.
DTransmitting an Emergency Call
When [Emergency] (described in the instruction manual) is held
down for the specified time period, the emergency signal is trans-
mitted 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
repeat calling after receiving an acknowledgement.
When the Repeat Cancel function is OFF, the transceiver continues
to call according to the number of repeat cycles, even after receiv-
ing an acknowledgement.
Individual or Talkgroup call types of emergency calls can be
preset. If the call type is not preset, the default or selected
call type is used.
If you want to cancel the emergency call, hold down
[Emergency] again before transmitting the call.
The emergency call can be transmitted without sounding
beeps or changing the LCD display, depending on the pre-
programming. (Silent operation)
The transceiver can also be programmed to keep the micro-
phone open during an emergency call, allowing other stations
to monitor the situation.
Ask your dealer for details.

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IMPORTANT: Setting an individual emergency channel is
recommended for dependable emergency call operation.
NOTE:
When the Digital Request Ack function is activated, the
transceiver transmits an emergency call with a request to
send back an acknowledgment.
■Position data transmission
When a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver, the
position (longitude and latitude) data can be automatically
transmitted:
• When the GPS request status message is received
• After sending a voice message
- Set the ‘Send with Log-off’ item to ‘Enable.’
• After sending a status message
- Set the ‘Send with Status Call’ item to ‘Enable.’
• After sending a message
- Set the ‘Send with SDM Call’ item to ‘Enable.’
• After sending an Emergency call
- Set the ‘Send with Emergency’ item to ‘Enable.’
Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details.
■Status message transmission
A status message can be automatically transmitted.
A status message is transmitted:
• When the transceiver is turned ON or turned OFF
- Set a status message to be transmitted in ‘Power ON Status’ or
‘Power OFF Status’ item, respectively.
- Set the target station ID in ‘Power Status ID.’
• After sending a voice message
- Set the ‘Send with Log-off’ item to ‘Enable.’
- Set a status message to be transmitted in the ‘Send Status
Number’ item.

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■Horn output
The automatic honking function can be used when a horn is
connected to the transceiver through the optional ACC cable
OPC-1939 (D-Sub 15-pin) or OPC-2078 (D-Sub 25-pin).
When a status message is received, the transceiver sounds
the vehicle’s horn for the specified time period to inform you
that a status message has being received.
This function is convenient when the operator is away from
the transceiver.
Ask your dealer or system operator, or refer to the IC-F5122D/
F6122D service manual for connection and setting details.
■Printer connection
When the printer is connected to the transceiver through the
OPC-2078, the received SDM content and the called station
ID can be printed out. Ask your dealer or system operator for
connection details.

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