Icom IC-910H Operating instructions

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Table of Contents
Five-Tone Programming.........................................................................................................................................1
Programming for 5-Tone Calls with no ID (Muted System)................................................................................1
Programming for 5-Tone Calls with Open Mic....................................................................................................3
Programming for 5-Tone Calls with PTT ID (Muted System)............................................................................. 5
Programming 5-Tone non-selective transmissions with PTT ID (Unmuted System)......................................... 7
Programming for 5-Tone Emergency with ID......................................................................................................9
Programming Kill/Stun/Revive in 5-Tone..........................................................................................................11
Programming PTT ID with DTMF Tone ID in 5-Tone........................................................................................13
Programming Select Call with DTMF in 5-Tone................................................................................................15
Programming Short Messages in 5-Tone .........................................................................................................17
Five-Tone Program Settings.................................................................................................................................19
5Tone RX Code CH Window.............................................................................................................................19
5Tone RX Code Setting Window.......................................................................................................................20
5Tone TX Code CH Window.............................................................................................................................20
5Tone TX Code Setting Window.......................................................................................................................21
Format Window .................................................................................................................................................22
User Tone Window............................................................................................................................................22

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Five-Tone Programming
Note: Each 5-tone feature is written with the TX and RX programming separate. In most cases, each radio will
have both the RX and TX parameters programmed in, but the guide describes the programming separately to
avoid confusion.
Programming for 5-Tone Calls with no ID (Muted System)
This procedure enables you to call a particular radio (selective call). The receive radio will receive your call but
will be unable to tell the identity of the TX radio. Receiving radios are muted to all traffic unless the call is
accompanied by the transmitting radio’s 5-tone ID.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
Cont (not muted) or SGL (muted until call is received)
Or (not muted) or AND (muted until call is received)
Switch Action » Call Set to Audible
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »STN Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1
Target radio ID
Line 2, 3…
5-tone for multiple target radios
Key and Display (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Key » P0-P3
Assign a key (right-click Conventional field to access
menu) for the following functions:
TX Code CH Select— Enters the Code Select mode so
that you can select a target radio from the TX Code
Channel list.
TX Code CH Up—Allows you to scroll through the target
radio list and select a radio. (As an alternative, you can
also use the Up/Down keys to scroll.)
Call—Sends the 5-tone signal to the target radio.

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To Make a call
To call a specific radio (selective call):
1. Press the assigned TX Code CH Select key to enter the select mode.
2. Press the assigned TX Code Up key (or up/down keys) to scroll and select the target radio.
3. Press the assigned Call key. This sends the target radio’s 5-tone code.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s ID.
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
This particular radio’s RX ID.

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Programming for 5-Tone Calls with Open Mic
This procedure enables you to call a particular radio (selective call) and listen with the RX radio mic open for a
pre period of time.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
Cont (not muted)
Or (not muted)
Switch Action » Call Set to Audible
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »STN Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1
Target radio ID
Line 2, 3…
5-tone for multiple target radios
Key and Display (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Key » P0-P3
Assign a key (right-click Conventional field to access
menu) for the following functions:
TX Code CH Select— Enters the Code Select mode so
that you can select a target radio from the TX Code
Channel list.
TX Code CH Up—Allows you to scroll through the target
radio list and select a radio. (As an alternative, you can
also use the Up/Down keys to scroll.)
Call—Sends the 5-tone signal to the target radio.
Common (under Common):
Field
Setting / Description
Auto Reset »Timer B
This timer sets how long mute will be open (and other reset
functions). Set to 10 sec, or as desired.

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To Make a call
To call a specific radio (selective call):
1. Press the assigned TX Code CH Select key to enter the “select” mode.
2. Press the assigned TX Code Up key (or up/down keys) to scroll and select the target radio.
3. Press the assigned Call key. This sends the target radio’s 5-tone code.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No Set to
1
. Points to 1
st
line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s open mic code.
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
This radio’s open mic ID (from the Memory Ch window).
When the RX radio sees this, it will respond accordingly.
Line 1 » Auto TX Set to ON to enable open mic (setting not available on
F3021 series radios)
Common (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Auto TX Timer
Sets how long the mic stays open. Default is 60 seconds.
(setting not available on F3021 series radios)

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Programming for 5-Tone Calls with PTT ID (Muted System)
This procedure enables you to call a particular radio and send your radio’s numeric ID. The receive radio will
receive your call and your numeric ID will appear on its display. Radios will hear only traffic directed to that
particular radio.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
SGL (muted until call is received)
AND (muted until call is received)
Switch Action » Call
Set to Audible
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »STN Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code
5Tone Signaling »ID
Set a line to TX radio’s ID code (this radio)
5Tone Signaling »POS Set to BTM (Sends STN and ID codes together.)
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1
Target radio ID
Line 2, 3…
5-tone for multiple target radios
Line 28 TX radio ID (this radio’s ID) This ID is sent along with the
target radio ID
Key and Display (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Key » P0-P3
Assign a key (right-click Conventional field to access
menu) for the following functions:
TX Code CH Select— Enters the Code Select mode so
that you can select a target radio from the TX Code
Channel list.
TX Code CH Up—Allows you to scroll through the target
radio list and select a radio. (As an alternative, you can
also use the Up/Down keys to scroll.)
Call—Sends the 5-tone signal to the target radio.

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To Make a call
To call a specific radio (selective call):
1. Press the assigned TX Code CH Select key to enter the “select” mode.
2. Press the assigned TX Code Up key (or up/down keys) to scroll and select the target radio.
3. Press the assigned Call key. This sends the target radio’s 5-tone code.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No
Set to 1. Points to 1st line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s open mic code.
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
This radio’s ID
Line 1 » ID Dec
Set to ON. This allows the radio to show the TX radio ID.
RX Code Setting (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Timer
»
ID Decode
Set to 1.6
TX Code Setting (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Timer » Displayed Digit
Enter the digits you want displayed. For example: Send
98765, but if you only want 765 to show on this radios
display, enter “345”. Now the last 3 digits of any 5 tone ID
will be displayed.

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Programming 5-Tone non-selective transmissions with PTT ID (Unmuted System)
This procedure enables you to send your radio’s ID when pressing PTT. The receive radio(s) will receive your
transmission and your ID will appear on its display. Radios will hear all other traffic also
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
Cont (not muted)
Or (not muted)
Switch Action
»
Call
Set to Audible
Log-In/Off
Set to activate PTT ID by pressing (log in) or releasing (log
off) the PTT key
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »ID
Set to 28. Points to 28th line in the TX Code CH window:
target Radio’s 5 Tone code. You can use any line, but
setting to line 28 allows you to use lines 1-27 for other call
features.
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 28 Enter this radio’s ID.
This ID will always be a 5-digit number ending in the same
number for all the radios in the system. This allows all
radios to recognize each radio’s PTT ID (see RX Code CH).

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To Make a call
Press PTT to send the tone. The TX PTT ID will flash continuously on the RX radio(s).
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the RX Code CH window: This
is where the RX radio sees the TX Radio’s ID.
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code Enter ++++9. The +’s are wildcards, allowing the radio to
see any first 4 digits. The “9” is the qualifier (0-8 will work
also). This last digit must match the same last digit of the TX
radio ID.
Line 1 » ID Dec
Set to ON. This allows the radio to show the TX radio ID.
RX Code Setting (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Timer » Compare Digit Enter the digits you want displayed. For example: Send
98769, but if you only want 9876 to show on this radio’s
display, enter 1234. Now the first 4 digits of any 5 tone ID
will be displayed.

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Programming for 5-Tone Emergency with ID
This procedure enables you to send an emergency signal to a particular radio (or dispatch) and send your
radio’s ID.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX Radio
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
ATR
Assign dedicated channel as “E” for emergency
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
Cont (not muted) or SGL (muted until call is received)
Or (not muted) or AND (muted until call is received)
Switch Action » Call Set to Audible
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »STN
Set to 1. Points to 1st line in the TX Code CH window: All
Radio’s 5 Tone Emergency code.
5Tone Signaling »ID Set ID on line 28. This is TX radio’s ID code (this radio)
5Tone Signaling »POS
Set to BTM (Sends STN and ID codes together.)
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1
All Radios’ Emergency Code (Tells other Radios this is
Emergency).
Line 28
TX radio ID (this radio’s ID)
Key and Display (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Key » Emergency
Assign the emergency key as Emergency Single or
Emergency Repeat.
Common (under Common or Emergency, depending on model)
Field
Setting / Description
Emergency » Emer SW ON
Sets how long the emergency key must be pressed to send
an emergency signal
Emergency » Emer SW OFF Sets how long the emergency key must be pressed to
cancel an emergency signal.
Emergency » Start/Repeat Timer
Select the delay interval before the radio will send an
emergency signal, and the time between repeat emergency
signals (if emergency repeat is programmed).

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To Make an Emergency Call
To call a specific radio (or dispatch):
Press and hold the assigned Emergency Key for 2 seconds. The RX radio beeps as it forewarns you of the
upcoming emergency call.
The radio diverts to the Emergency channel (as assigned in ATR) and sends the 5- tone signal.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No
Set to 1. Points to 1st line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s Emergency RX Code
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
RX radio Emergency Code (from Memory Ch
window…usually the same for all radios)
Line 1 » ID Dec
Set to ON. This allows the radio to show the TX radio ID.
Line 1 » Text
Enter emergency text to display on dispatch radio, if
desired.
RX Code Setting (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Timer » ID Decode Set to 1.6
TX Code Setting (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Timer » Displayed Digit
Enter the digits you want displayed. For example: Send
98765, but if you only want 765 to show on this radios
display, enter “345”. Now the last 3 digits of any 5 tone ID
will be displayed.

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Programming Kill/Stun/Revive in 5-Tone
This procedure enables you to kill or stun a selected radio. Revive is also available on some models. A stunned
radio can be revived by cycling power and entering a password; a killed radio must be re-cloned to be revived.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX radio
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
Cont (not muted)
Or (not muted)
5Tone Signaling
»
Form
Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »STN
Set to 1. Points to 1st line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code.
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » Text
Enter text for target radios, such as Kill or Stun Unit XXX
Lines 2, 3 etc. » Text
Enter text for any additional target radios
Unused lines » Sel Set all unused lines to
OFF
so that you don’t have to scroll
through them when selecting a Code.
Key and Display (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Key » P0-P3
Assign a key (right-click Conventional field to access
menu) for the following functions:
TX Code CH Select— Enters the Code Select mode so
that you can select a target radio from the TX Code
Channel list.
TX Code CH Up—Allows you to scroll through the target
radio list and select a radio. (As an alternative, you can
also use the Up/Down keys to scroll.)
Call—Sends the 5-tone signal and Kill/Stun command to the
target radio.

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To Kill a Radio
1. Press the assigned TX Code CH Select key. The first radio entered in the TX Code CH displays.
2. Press the assigned TX Code Up key to scroll and select a target radio other than the radio displayed in
step 1. On some models, you may also use the Up/Down keys on the radio.
3. Press the assigned Call key. This sends the target radio’s 5-tone code and Kill command.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to EIA
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No
Set to 1. Points to 1st line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s Kill or Stun ID
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
RX radio Kill or Stun ID (from Memory Ch window)
Line 1 » Text
Add text, such as “Killed”
Line 1 » Stun
Select Kill or Stun from this menu

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Programming PTT ID with DTMF Tone ID in 5-Tone
This procedure enables you to send DTMF tones as PTT ID to be decoded by the target radios as 5-tone.
Note: Using DTMF in 5 tone format works the same as any other formats, but in many models, the radio will
require a UT108/R option board in the receiving radio. Check your model specifications for details.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX radio
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
Cont (not muted)
Or (not muted)
Log-In/Off
Set to L-IN or L-OFF. This sends the DTMF signal when
you press or release PTT.
5Tone Signaling »Form Set to DTMF.
5Tone Signaling »ID
Set ID on line 28. This is TX radio’s ID code (this radio)
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 28
TX radio ID (this radio’s ID). This ID number will be a 5 digit
ID ALWAYS ending with the same number for all radios in
the system. For example: radio number 2378 will have
23787 entered. All radios in your system will end with the
“7”. When you TX, the radio sends the ID (2378 and a 7)
with every log in or off.

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To send PTT ID
Press PTT to send the tone. The TX PTT ID will flash continuously on the RX radio(s).
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to DTMF
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the RX Code CH window: the
TX Radio’s ID.
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
Line 1= Enter in a “ ++++7” . The plus’s are place holders
which allows the RX radio to see any first 4 numbers TX’d
in 5-Tone mode. The “7” is the qualifier and tells the RX
radio to look at the 1st 4 digits. All radios involved need the 7
at the end.
RX Code Setting (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Compare Digit Sets which digits you want displayed on the RX radio
display. For example: In receiving ID 23787, if you want the
display too show the “378” part of the ID, enter in 234 (these
are the digit spaces you want displayed)

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Programming Select Call with DTMF in 5-Tone
This procedure enables you to call a particular radio (selective call) using DTMF tones. The receive radio will
decode the tones.
Note: the receiving radio must have the UT-108 DTMF decoder board installed.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
CH Mute
Mute options depend on radio model:
Cont (not muted) or SGL (muted until call is received)
Or (not muted) or AND (muted until call is received)
Switch Action » Call
Set to Audible
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to DTMF
5Tone Signaling »STN Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1
Target radio ID
Line 2, 3…
5-tone for multiple target radios
Key and Display (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Key » P0-P3
Assign a key (right-click Conventional field to access
menu) for the following functions:
TX Code CH Select— Enters the Code Select mode so
that you can select a target radio from the TX Code
Channel list.
TX Code CH Up—Allows you to scroll through the target
radio list and select a radio. (As an alternative, you can
also use the Up/Down keys to scroll.)
Call—Sends the 5-tone signal to the target radio.

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To Make a call
To call a specific radio (selective call):
1. Press the assigned TX Code CH Select key to enter the select mode.
2. Press the assigned TX Code Up key (or up/down keys) to scroll and select the target radio.
3. Press the assigned Call key. This sends the target radio’s 5-tone code.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to DTMF
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1
st
line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s ID.
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
RX radio ID (from Memory Ch window).

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Programming Short Messages in 5-Tone
This procedure enables you to send tones that correspond to preprogrammed messages. The receive radio will
decode the tones and will display the messages associated with the tones.
Note: Depending on the radio model, your message will be limited to 8 or 12 characters.
The following instructions assume that frequencies, tones, and squelch are set and the radios are in PMR mode
(found in the Menu bar under Model). Additionally, the Auto Reset Timer must be enabled (Memory CH) and a
value entered (Common -> Common). These instructions apply to all Icom radios with PMR capability.
TX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
Switch Action » Call Set to Audible.
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to EIA.
5Tone Signaling »STN
Set to 1. Points to 1st line in the TX Code CH window: the
target Radio’s 5 Tone code.
TX Code CH (under 5 Tone):
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 Enter the target radio 5-tone ID in the TX Code field. Under
Text, enter the intended message.
Line 2, 3…
Enter any additional target radio 5-tone IDs in the TX Code
field for all other messages. Under Text, enter each
intended message.
Key and Display (under Common)
Field
Setting / Description
Key » P0-P3
Assign a key (right-click Conventional field to access menu)
for the following functions:
TX Code CH Select— Enters the Code Select mode so that
you can select a target radio message from the TX Code
Channel list.
TX Code CH Up—Allows you to scroll through the target
radio message list and select a message. (As an alternative,
you can also use the Up/Down keys to scroll.)
Call—Sends the 5-tone signal to the target radio.

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To Make a call
To call a specific radio (selective call):
1. Press the assigned TX Code CH Select key to enter the select mode.
2. Press the assigned TX Code Up key (or up/down keys) to scroll and select the target radio message.
3. Press the assigned Call key. This sends the target radio’s 5-tone code.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field
Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form
Set to EIA.
5Tone Signaling »RX C.No
Set to 1. Points to 1st line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s ID.
RX Code CH (under 5 Tone)
Field
Setting / Description
Line 1 » RX Code
RX radio ID (from Memory Ch window).
Line 2, 3…
Enter any additional target radio 5-tone IDs in the RX Code
field for all other messages. Under Text, enter each intended
message.