Digital/analog mixed mode

The IDAS™ radio can receive both analog mode and IDAS™ conventional mode signals on a single channel and automatically selects the received mode to reply to the received call, while the talk back timer remains. It’s a smart way to grow into digital radio – at your own pace, as your budget and comfort allow.

Individual/group call

The IDAS™ radio allows you to call individual or group users. The radio automatically sends own ID number when the PTT button is held down. The alias name or individual/group ID is displayed on the LCD^*1 while receiving a message allowing the radio user to identify who is calling.

Emergency call functions

When the emergency button is pushed, an emergency signal will be automatically sent to the dispatcher or another radio. Other emergency features are a man down feature^*2 and a lone worker function, available for automated emergency calls (in digital and analog modes). A remote radio monitor function allows the dispatcher to turn on the PTT button from a remote location and transmit anything the microphone hears for a preprogrammed time period.

Status message and short data message

Up to 100 status conditions can be set and sent with voice call. Also, the radio user can request another IDAS™ radio to send their status and receive it. Up to 100-character of short data message can be sent and received.^*1

GPS capability

When used with the optional GPS speaker microphone for the handheld IDAS™ radio or an external GPS receiver for the mobile IDAS™ radio, the IDAS™ radio can transmit accurate position data for use with vehicle management applications.

Radio kill, stun and revive

The radio kill function disables a lost or stolen radio over the air, eliminating security threats from undesired listeners. When the radio stun command is received, all functions will be temporary locked out until the revive command is received or the user password is entered.

Digital voice scrambler

When secure communication is required, the IDAS™ system provides a digital voice scrambler using a 15-bit key (about 32,000 codes) as standard. This is added security to the digital modulation / demodulation.

Other features

• Radio check function allows you to verify if another radio is within communication range
  
• Call log displays the received call history^*1
  
• Call alert function notifies the receiving party that a call is coming by using a beep sound and blinking icon
  
• RAN (Radio Access Number) code for digital code squelch
  
• Late entry: IDAS™ radio can decode the received ID and show group ID, unit ID or alias name on the display^*1 even when turned on during a conversation

*¹ Except IC-F3101D series (No-LCD) radio.
*² IC-F3161D series only. Optional UT-124R required.