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3. Press the PTT switch to initiate the call. The display indicates
“DIALING” while the connection to the phone system is occurring.
Once connected, the normal dial tone is heard and the alias of the
number being called is displayed on the bottom line. The radio then
automatically dials the telephone number and the normal ringing or
busy tone is heard. Conditions that may then occur are as follows.
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After the called party answers, press the PTT switch to talk and
release it to listen. You cannot talk and listen at the same time because
the radio cannot transmit and receive and the same time. Each time
the PTT switch is released, a tone is heard by the other party that indi-
cates when a response can be made. To end the call when the conver-
sation is complete or at any other time, press the
PHONE
option
switch again.
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If equipped with an optional DTMF microphone, a number can be
dialed during a call.
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If an out-of-range condition exists or the radio system is not in
service, “HANG UP” is displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End
the call by pressing the
PHONE
option switch.
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If you are not authorized to make telephone calls, “REJECT” is
displayed and a continuous tone sounds. End the call by pressing the
PHONE
option switch.
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If the radio system is busy, “BUSY” is displayed and a busy tone
sounds. The call automatically proceeds when the radio system
becomes available. If the call is ended before it proceeds, your
position in queue is lost.
Answering a Telephone Call
Telephone calls are automatically received if a SMARTNET/Smart-
Zone channel is selected. Proceed as follows:
1. When a telephone call is received, “ringing” similar to a standard tele-
phone is heard, and the display indicates “PHONE” on the bottom line.
