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PROGRAMMING GUIDE 5 Tone Signaling Icom PDF
PROGRAMMING GUIDE 5 Tone Signaling Icom PDF
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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.
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
st
5Tone Signaling » STN Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code
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
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX 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). 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
st
5Tone Signaling » STN Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code
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
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s open mic code.
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
st
5Tone Signaling » STN Set to 1. Points to 1 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.)
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
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s open mic code.
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.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to EIA
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: This
is where the RX radio sees the TX 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
st
5Tone Signaling » STN Set to 1. Points to 1 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.)
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
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s Emergency RX Code
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
st
5Tone Signaling » STN Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code.
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to EIA
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s Kill or Stun ID
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)
RX Radio:
Memory Ch
Field Setting / Description
5Tone Signaling » Form Set to DTMF
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
TX Radio’s ID.
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
st
5Tone Signaling » STN Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the TX Code CH window: target
Radio’s 5 Tone code
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
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s ID.
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.
st
5Tone Signaling » STN Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the TX Code CH window: the
target Radio’s 5 Tone code.
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.
st
5Tone Signaling » RX C.No Set to 1. Points to 1 line in the RX Code CH window: the
RX Radio’s ID.
This section defines all of the default 5-tone settings for your radio. In most cases, the default settings will work
best.
ID Dec When turned ON, this will display the matching received RX
Code instead of the value in the Text field.
Bell This field controls how the bell icon appears on the display when
a matching RX Code is received. Options are on, off, or blinking.
Emer Cancel If set to ON, a radio user can send an emergency cancel signal
to another radio that is in an emergency repeat state.
ABC (Answer Back Determines how a radio responds when it receives a signal from
Call) another radio. This can be used as a Call Alert.
Auto TX When set to ON, the radio will automatically transmit when the
matching RX Code is received. The transmit time period is
controlled by the Auto Tx Timer in the Common Screen.
Stun This setting will stun or kill a radio when the matching RX Code
is received.
ID Decode(Sec) This timer is used when the ID Dec field in the RX Code CH
screen is set to ON. It controls how long the radio waits to
decode the entire 5 tone ID code that was received.
Ringer Repeat(Sec) The interval between rings when a repeated ring is selected in
the Ringer field of the RX Code CH screen.
Compare Digit Controls how many digits the radio will compare when receiving
a 5 tone code. Digits left blank will be ignored by the radio.
Input Digit Selected digits of the 5 tone code can be modified by the radio
user via the keypad of the radio.
Text A text tag given to the 5 tone code that is displayed on the radio.
Update When set to ON, any 5 tone transmit code modified by the radio
user will be saved in the modified state.
Dec The decoded answer back code is indicated when the specified
TX code is used as a station code.
Aud When this field is set to ON, the radio releases the 5 tone mute
after an answer back code is received.
Link R(Sec) Amount of time between when the radio begins transmitting and
the first ID code digit is sent out.
Link 1(Sec) Amount of time between each digit of the 5 tone code
Link 2(Sec) Amount of time between each digit of the 5 tone code.
Lead out Delay(Sec) Amount of time between the transmission of the last 5 tone digit
and the end of transmission.
ABC Decode(Sec) The amount of time the radio waits to decode before it transmits
an answer back call code.
Displayed Digit Determines the number of digits of the 5 tone ID that are shown
on the radio display.
PTT Call at Inaudible When set to ON, the PTT button becomes active regardless of
the mute state.
Repeat Used when the same codes are repeated. (e.g. 11111 ->
1E1E1)
Tone Length(Sec) The maximum amount of time the radio will wait to decode each
tone on an incoming 5 tone signal.
Decode Low (Hz) Sets the low end of the decodable frequency range for the
frequency defined in the Encode field.
Decode High (Hz) Set the high end of the decodable frequency range for the
frequency defined in the Encode field.