1. IDAS™ Conventional IP Network is now available!
IDAS™ is the Icom’s digital land mobile radio system based on the NXDN™ common air interface and has complete system components including handheld, mobile radios and repeaters. It has calling features including selective calling, status messages, radio stun/kill/revive and GPS position reporting, etc,. The IDAS™ is ideal for business and industry users who are thinking to migrate to a digital system and future narrow channel spacing now.
The optional UC-FR5000 network controller will interconnect IDAS™ repeaters through an IP network. Up to 16 repeaters can be IP-interconnected in a system or even around the world. Ideal as a wide area network. When connected to a PC, you can remotely maintain the repeater configuration from your PC. All IDAS™ conventional features can be used in the IDAS™ Conventional IP Network communications.
IDAS™ Evolution Path
Conventional
Trunking
Single Site
IDAS™ Conventional
IDAS™ Trunking
IC-FR5000/FR6000 IDAS™ Digital Repeater
IDAS™, 6.25kHz digital mode ready
Two RF modules in one unit configurable
Upgradable to Trunking or Network
Current IDAS™ radios are compatible with IDAS™ Trunking and IDAS™ IP Network.
IC-FR5000/FR6000 IDAS™ Digital Repeater
UC-FR5000 #01
Trunking Board
Multi-Site
IDAS™ Conventional IP Network
IDAS™ Multi-Site Trunking
IC-FR5000/FR6000 IDAS™ Digital Repeater
*Upgradable in the future
UC-FR5000 #02
Network Controller
Multi-Site Conventional Version
*Detailed specifications and required options for upgrading have not been finalized yet.
RC-FS10 Remote Communicator
IDAS™ Remote Communicator
CT-24
CT-23
SM-25
IP Network
The RC-FS10 Remote Communicator creates an IP-connected virtual radio on a Windows PC.
The PC software will provide a minimum set of programmable dispatcher console-like functions as well as simple repeater control.
The RC-FS10 consists of the CT-24 USB VOCODER unit, the CT-23 desktop microphone adapter, an AC adapter for the CT-23 and a virtual radio Windows PC software.

2. Application Examples of IDAS™ Conventional IP Network
Communication Link for Distant Locations
In-Building / Intra-Building Network
Cross-Band Repeater
Farm Site
Dispatch Console
(Remote Communicator)
UHF Network
VHF Network
IP Network
Basement
Basement
IP Network
IP Network
Milk Factory Site
Benefits:
Easy installation / No building height limits for communications
Already laid LAN cables can be used
The dispatcher can be anywhere
No sound quality degradation
Benefits:
Easy to establish a cross-band repeater system
Each agency can monitor all communications.
It is possible for each operator to broadcast to both networks
Benefits:
No expensive microwave link or UHF/VHF link is required
No sound quality degradation
No long delay in a multi-hop link
Up to 16 sites can be linked
UHF/VHF Link Replacement
Receiver Voting
Site 4
Site 3
Site 2
Site 1
UHF/VHF LINK
Analog Network
Link Radio →
Repeater →
← Link Radios
← Repeater
Repeater Site
(Tx & Rx)
Receiver Site
(Rx only )
IP Network
Remote Communicator
Site 4
Site 3
Site 2
Site 1
IP Network
IDAS™ IP Network
Benefits:
Expand a communication coverage area of terminals, but especially handheld radios
Seamless connection within the coverage area
The dispatcher can be anywhere
Easy to establish a Receiver Voting system
No extra voter is required. The Network Controller at repeater site acts as the voter
Benefits:
No long delay in a multi-hop link
Eliminate extra UHF/VHF channels for linking
No sound quality degradation
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