BKR5000 Portable Radio User’s Manual
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Paging and Call Alert
Conventional Two-Tone/DTMF/MDC1200 Paging [MUTE]
Conventional Analog Channels
The BKR5000 can be programmed to receive two-tone, DTMF or
MDC1200 pages on conventional analog channels.
Receiving a page
Select an analog or mixed-mode receive channel.
Turn on “Voice Mute” from the programmed button or menu item.
When voice mute is activated the
icon is displayed.
The radio ignores all voice traffic until the proper tone sequence is
received.
When a proper signal is received the radio will emit an alert tone and
allow the audio to pass.
If Auto Reset is programmed, the radio will return to the muted standby
mode when the time conditions have been met.
Call Alert Paging [ALRT]
Digital Channels
The BKR5000 can be programmed to send and receive Call Alert
messages on digital channels.
Sending a Call Alert
Press the “ALRT” button or open “Call Alert” from the menu.
Select Target Radio
Last Call
Select “Last Call” to send the message to radio which you last sent
or received a call alert. Press “Enter” to send the message.
Call List
Selecting “Call List” opens a list aliases for the pre-programmed Unit
IDs.
Select the desired target radio and press “Enter” to send the Call Alert.
Unit ID
Select “Unit ID” to enter the ID of the target radio.
Use the keypad to enter the ID then press “Enter” to send the Call.