5
MDC 1200 SYSTEM OPERATION
Section
3
The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your trans-
ceiver’s capabilities. You can receive or transmit a PTT
ID. PTT ID is a calling station ID that is sent by pushing
or releasing
[PTT]
.
An additional feature of the MDC 1200 system included
in Icom transceivers is called aliasing. Each transceiv-
er on the system has a unique ID number. Aliasing is
a substitute for this ID number and you can give an
alphanumeric name for each station ID. In transmit,
you can use this alias to select a transceiver to call.
In receive, the alias of the calling station is displayed
instead of the ID.
NOTE:
To use the MDC 1200 system, set the related set-
tings by using the CS-V88
cLOning
sOftware
(
pur-
chase separately
).
The factory default is not set to allow the system op-
eration.
About the MDC 1200 system
Receiving
Transmitting
Receiving a PTT ID
D
When a PTT ID is received:
q
• Beeps sound.
• The calling station ID (or alias) is displayed.
< Calling station ID >
< Alias >
Hold down
w
[PTT]
and speak into the microphone.
Release
e
[PTT]
to receive a response.
Transmitting a PTT ID
D
Another person can view your station ID. If the same
alias is set at the receiving side, the alias is displayed
instead of the station ID.
Push
q
[PTT]
to make a call.
Beeps sound.
w
Your station ID will be transmitted when you push
e
[PTT]
(at the beginning of transmission) or release it
(at the end of transmission), depending on the set-
ting in the CS-V88.
