GENERAL OPERATION
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Zone Select
A zone is a group of up to any 16 conventional and SMARTNET/
SmartZone channels defined by dealer programming. Up to 16 zones can
be programmed for a total of 16 x 16 or 256 channels. One use of zones
may be to select groups of channels programmed for operation in
different geographical areas or radio systems. If selectable zones have
been programmed in your radio, consult your dealer for more information
on how they are used. Zones are selected as follows:
1. Press the Zone option switch and the alias (name) of the current zone is
flashed in the display.
2. Use the number keys to enter the desired zone number or scroll through
the available zones using the
and
keys.
3. Once the desired zone is displayed, press the ENT key or wait 4
seconds.
Home Zone
The radio can be programmed with a home zone. Then when power
is turned on, the radio can be programmed so that either the home or last
selected zone is automatically selected.
If the Home Zone option switch is programmed, it can be used to
quickly select or change the home zone. To select the home zone, simply
press this switch. Then to change the home zone to the currently selected
zone, press and hold this switch until a tone sounds (approximately 1
second).
Time-Out Timer
The time-out timer disables the transmitter if it is keyed for longer
than the programmed time. On each channel it can be programmed for
times from 15 seconds up to 3 minutes, 45 seconds or disabled (not used).
If the transmitter is keyed continuously for longer than the programmed
