What does the Man-Down function do on a Two Way Radio?

Most Icom two way radios have a Man-down option. Man-Down is a tilt-switch inside the radio that automatically sends an alarm signal if the radio is tipped on its side for more than a preset period. The radio usually beeps to warn the user that the alarm signal will be sent if the radio is not positioned upright again.

The purpose of the "man-down" feature is to protect lone workers, so if someone was to fall over incapacitating them, their radio would send out an alarm warning other users or the control centre, who can then send for help.

To see a video demonstration of this function, click on the following link which will take you to our YouTube channel: Video: What is Man-Down on a Two Way Radio?

30/03/2012