Placing a Standard Call
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the desired system and group.
2. If a conventional system is selected, the channel must be monitored before transmitting (see “Monitoring Before
Transmitting”).
3. Press the push-to-talk switch and begin talking. If a Multi-Net system is selected, a clear-to-talk tone sounds to
indicate when the system has been successfully accessed and speaking can begin (see “Clear-to-Talk Tone”
description).
4. Release the push-to-talk switch as soon as the message is complete and listen for a response. (The push-to-talk
switch must be pressed to talk and released to listen.)
Receiving a Standard Call
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the desired system and group.
2. After the message is received, press the push-to-talk switch and respond. If scanning, you should respond before
scanning resumes. If you do not, another call may be received and you may have to change the system and group
(see “Transmitting In Scan Mode”).
SPECIAL CALLS
Introduction
Special calls include telephone calls, calls to a specific mobile or dispatcher (unique ID), calls to other Multi-Net
sites, and others. These calls differ from standard calls in that a special number must be dialed after the system is
accessed. This number is usually dialed using the optional telephone keypad on the front panel. This type of call can be
placed and received only if your transceiver has been programmed for that service by your system operator.
Placing a Special Call
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the system and group programmed for the special call you are making. When a group programmed for
telephone calls is selected, the handset symbol appears in the display, and when a group programmed for unique
ID calls is selected, a “
U
” is displayed.
2. Select the phone mode by pressing the PHON key. The SEND key can also be used unless the quick select switch
is turned to a locked position (see “Additional Phone Mode Information” which follows). The phone mode is
indicated by “PHON” in the display.
3. If you are making a telephone call, dial the telephone number. If you are making other calls, a number containing
4-8 digits is dialed. Your system operator will tell you what number to dial. You may also be able to recall the
number from memory (see “Additional Phone Mode Information”).
