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Never immerse it in the water. The transceiver construction headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. is water resistant, not waterproof. CAUTION: NEVER use non-Icom battery packs/ chargers to prevent the loss of the transceiver’s good per- formance and warranty. DO NOT push PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ..................i ■ Printer connection ..............24 EXPLICIT DEFENITIONS ..............i ■ Digital ANI ................24 PRECAUTION .................. ii ■ Auto emergency transmission ..........25 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............iii ■ Stun function ................25 ■ BIIS indication ................25 1 ACCESSORIES ..............1−3 ■...
ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna ...............1 Connect the supplied flexible an- w Battery pack ..............1 tenna to the antenna connector. e Belt clip ................1 r Unit cover (double-sided tape)* ........1 CAUTION: t Jack cover (with screws) ..........
ACCESSORIES D Battery pack D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the q Release the battery pack if it is attached. direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery re- w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt lease button.
ACCESSORIES D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover on q Unscrew the screws with the [SP]/[MIC] jack. a Phillips screwdriver. w Tighten the screws.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [EMERGENCY] Desired function is programmable by your dealer. (p. 7) r [SP]/[MIC] JACK Connect the optional speaker-microphone. [SP]/[MIC] jack cover NOTE: Attach the [SP]/[MIC] jack cover when the optional speaker- microphone is not used. (See p.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION u 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version) The keypad allows you to enter digits to: • Select memory channels • Select tone channels • Select DTMF codes (during transmission) • Set TX codes • Set BIIS status number • Input text message for SDM operation •...
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display y COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compander function is activated. u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. i BELL INDICATOR Appears/blinks when the matched signal is received, ac- cording to the pre-programming. o KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function is ON.
When [Rotary selector] selects “operating grammable function keys. bank,” this key operation is not available. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- cerning your transceivers programming. SCAN A KEY If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol- ➥...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS MONITOR KEY ➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A squelch mute.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION DTMF RE-DIAL KEY TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code. Push to enter the direct ID code edit mode, for both 5-tone and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/ CALL KEYS [CH Down]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down] or Push to transmit a 2/5-tone/BIIS ID code.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION COMPANDER KEY MDC CALL KEY (MDC operation only) Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. ➥ Push to enter the MDC menu selection mode. Then The compander function reduces noise components from select the desired MDC menu from “SELCALL,” “MSG,” the transmitting audio to provide clear communication.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON D Battery type selection Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. The battery type must be selected according to the attaching (p.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Channel selection ■ Call procedure Several types of channel selections are available. Methods When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS may differ according to your system set up. and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict Receiving: transmission under the following conditions: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
BASIC OPERATION D TX code channel selection D TX code number edit If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) the indication can be toggled between the operating channel If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name).
BASIC OPERATION ■ User set mode USING [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH Up] you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can or [TX Code CH Down].
BIIS OPERATION ■ Setting example ■ Receiving a call D Individual call The following functions are assigned to each programmable key as the default. However, the assigned function can be q When an individual call is received; changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. •...
BIIS OPERATION D Group call D Displaying the received call record — Queue indication q When a group call is received; • Beeps sound. The transceiver memorizes the calling station ID in the • “ ” appears and the mute is released. memory.
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call D Calling back from the queue channel A total of 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting q While in the standby condition, push and hold [P1] (Dig- the call code from memory, entering the call code from the ital) for 1 sec.
BIIS OPERATION D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [P3] (TX Code Enter) u Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. to enter the TX code edit mode. i Push [MONITOR] (Moni(Audi)) to send the ‘Clear down’ •...
BIIS OPERATION ■ Receiving a message D Receiving an SDM (Short Data Message) D Receiving a status message q When an SDM is received; q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is displayed alter- •...
BIIS OPERATION D Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received messages for e Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired message. record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 charac- • When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters, ter SDM’s can be memorized.
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a status ■ Transmitting an SDM D General D General The status message can be selected with the programmed The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual text, and the message text is also displayed on the function station or group stations.
BIIS OPERATION D Programming an SDM memory q During standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) twice, then • Available characters push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired SDM to be ed- Characters ited. (") w Push [M] or [#] to enter the message editing condition. (<) (>) •...
BIIS OPERATION ■ Position data transmission ■ Printer connection When the optional cable and a GPS receiver is connected to When the optional cable is connected to the transceiver, a the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can printer can be connected to print out the received SDM con- be transmitted automatically.
BIIS OPERATION ■ Auto emergency transmission ■ BIIS indication When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat The following indications are available for the BIIS operation (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically on an BIIS channel. transmitted for the specified time period. : Individual/group call is successful.
BIIS OPERATION ■ Man Down Emergency Call The optional UT-124 is required for this func- man down unit tion. The man down emergency call function transmits an emer- gency call automatically, when the transceiver has been left in a horizontal position. This function can be performed for both 5-tone and MSK channels.
SelCall that does not match the system. their station or group ID’s. An additional feature of MDC 1200 found in Icom transceiv- q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. ers is called aliasing. Each transceiver on the system has •...
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MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION D Transmitting a Call Alert D Transmitting a Radio Check Call Call Alert allows you to notify another user who may be away Radio check call allows you to determine whether another from the transceiver that you want to talk. transceiver is turned on, within range and on channel with- out requiring any action from the targeted station user.
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION D Transmitting a Status Message D Transmitting a Message Status Messaging allows you to send a pre-programmed status The transceiver can send a pre-programmed message. message. There are 16 status codes that can be sent. In addi- There are 16 messages that can be sent on a channel.
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION D Emergency Calls D Programming station ID code The MDC 1200 Emergency feature can be accessed using If your transceiver is equipped with a 10-keypad, you can the [Emergency Single] or [Emergency Repeat] key (p. 9). enter a station ID code from the keypad for the SelCall, Call The optional UT-124 can also activate this...
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION ■ Receiving a call D Receiving a Call Alert D Receiving a SelCall q When a Call Alert is received; q When an SelCall is received; • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. • “ ” blinks. •...
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MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION D Receiving a Stun or Revive D Receiving a Message If a Stun command is received that matches your station q When a Message is received; ID, the transceiver will display “SORRY” and you can not re- •...
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ■ Optional unit installation e Install the unit as shown below. Install the optional unit as follows: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- tery pack. (p. 2) w Remove the unit cover. NOTE: Use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instru- *This illustration ment, and insert into the hollow of the chassis, then lift...
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation NOTE: When uninstalling the scrambler unit The following PC board modification is required when install- ing the optional UT-109 or UT-110: Be sure to re-solder the disconnected points at left, other- wise no TX modulation or AF output is available. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- tery pack.
• R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery • R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery seawater, or any other liquids.
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If • R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, distributor.
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D AD-106 installation D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The AD-106 must be installed into the The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li- charger adapter BC-119N or BC-121N before battery charging. Ion battery packs. •...
BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be packs. The following items are additionally required. charged simultaneously.
BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case, install 6 × AAA (LR03) Fig.1 size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. BP-240 q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 ×...
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents r Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip ···········································································1 w Base clip ··········································································1 ■...
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ To detach w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w).
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK • BC-171 + bc-147s desktop charger ac adapter For regular charging of battery packs. We recommend the Battery packs Voltage Capacity Battery life* BP-230N charging. An AC adapter is supplied with the 950 mAh (min.) 8 hrs. charger depending on versions.
HS-94: Ear-hook type performance when used with an Icom transceiver. HS-95: Neck-arm type Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an HS-97: Throat microphone Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used VS-1L: VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc.
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