Control your radio system from a remote office with the RC-FS10
remote communicator. It creates a virtual radio/dispatcher on a Windows®
PC. The PC software provides a minimum set of programmable dispatcher
console-like functions, like simple repeater control.
Virtually Link up to 16 IDAS Repeaters
The communicator allows for scalable capacity. One remote communicator can connect up to 8
repeaters, or 8 remote communicators can connect to one repeater.
Coordinate your In-The-Field Staff Remotely
The PC software will provide a set of programmable dispatcher
console-like functions, as well as simple repeater control such as
channel changing capability.
The software is easy to use with a flexible button layout on the PC monitor. Users can program
capabilities found in subscriber units on their PC like stun, revive, emergency, status, etc. Users can
also log calls and text messages to other users (up to 10 characters). There are also three levels of
password security.
Radio over IP (RoIP) is an expanded version of VoIP, transmitting the
radio control signals such as PTT and COR in digital format in addition
to the digital voice packets. With RoIP it is possible to offer end to
end digital signaling from a handset to any other communications device
in the world. RoIP technology eliminates the leased lines previously
used to remotely control base stations by tones and, in a RoIP digital
implementation there are no conversions from E&M to IP limiting the
controls signals available or delaying the speed of signaling. Of course
true end to end digital signaling and communications also facilitates
end to end encryption for secure communications.
Included with the RC-FS10 is the CT-24 USB vocoder unit. The CT-24 is
a digital voice converter unit, which digitally compresses the voice
into a digital data stream. It also has an ESN used for unit
identification.
The optional CT-23, desktop microphone adapter, allows the user
to attach the SM-26 desktop mic or an HM-152 speaker microphone to
the computer. The microphone will work just like it would be used.
The PTT function is provided by a screen button in case a PC headset is used.
DSK/API documentation for third party software developers is available under agreement. Contact
Icom America for details.
Application Sample 1: Single Site System
For dispatch desks in large, multi-storied or remote buildings where
non-IP radio connections from the base radio to the main antenna would
be inefficient, overly expensive or not possible.
Use the RC-FS10 on a laptop and reach back to the repeater while away from the office. Also applicable
for companies with the dispatch locations far distant from the rest of the radio system.
Designed for:
- Delivery companies
- Waste management
- School districts
- Hospitals
- Utilities
- Security companies
- Large casinos
- Correctional facilities
Application
Sample 2: Multi-site System
One company with multiple branch sites and multiple repeaters who
want to control everything remotely, whether across town or from around
the globe. Up to 16 IDAS repeaters (sites) can work on one network.
One RC controls up to 8 IDAS repeaters. One IDAS repeater can be connected to up to 8 RCs. Connect up to 128 RC units within an IDAS network.
Designed for:
- Large companies or agencies of all types
Application
Sample 3: Monitoring Different User Groups
Connecting different radio systems, even those using different
frequency bands, via IP to achieve seamless voice and data
communications.
Designed for:
- Public safety agencies looking for affordable interoperability
- Recently merged companies who need to reconcile incompatible radio
system
- Large companies or agencies operating different radio systems who
want to bring their communications under one umbrella