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CONVENTIONAL FEATURES
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Priority channel sampling occurs only with Standard conventional
scanning. It does not occur with Radio Wide scanning, when listening to
any type of SMARTNET/SmartZone call, or when transmitting. A series
of “ticks” may be heard and the indicator on the top panel flashes green
when the priority channel is sampled while listening to a message on
some other channel.
Changing The Priority Channel
If a specific priority channel is associated with the current scan list,
it can be changed if the Priority option switch is programmed. Proceed as
follows:
1. Select the scan list number to be edited as described in page 35. If a list
is not selected, the last active scan list is automatically edited.
1. Make sure that both radio-wide and standard scanning are off (“
Scan
”
is not indicated in display).
2. Select the channel that you want to be the priority channel using the
channel selector switch on the top panel. If the channel is in a different
zone, also select the appropriate zone.
3. Press the Priority option switch and the “ Pri ” is displayed to indicate
that the selected channel is now the priority channel.
Placing and Receiving Standard Conventional Calls
Standard conventional calls are calls to or from other mobile units
on the selected channel. The proper coded Call Guard signaling (see
page 32) may need to be transmitted for them to receive your call and
also for you to receive their calls. Proceed as follows to place and receive
these calls:
Placing a Standard Conventional Call
1. Turn power on and set the volume as described on page 18. Select the
channel programmed for the mobile you want to call (see “Channel and
Zone Selection” on page 21).