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Direct mode repeater mode (optional)
In the direct mode repeater mode, the communication between
radios is repeated in the direct mode. It is used in extreme
conditions, and it extends the range of your team’s communication.
The function enables to connect users that otherwise would not hear
each other.
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Start direct mode communication
Activate direct mode
To activate direct mode, select
Menu
→
Settings
→
Phone settings
→
Active mode
→
Direct
. To return to the network mode, select
Network
.
When you activate the direct mode, the selected channel and group
are those that were last selected in the direct mode. When you
return to the network mode, the selected folder and group are those
that were last selected in the network mode.
When the radio operates in normal direct mode,
Direct mode
is
displayed in the idle mode, and
is displayed during direct mode
calls. The names of the selected channel and group are shown on
the display. The bar above
indicates the signal strength of the
radio you are receiving communication from. The higher the bar, the
stronger the signal, and the better the connection.
If a compatible direct mode gateway device is available,
Gateway
is
displayed in the idle mode, and the bar above indicates the signal
strength of the gateway.
is displayed during direct mode calls.
If a compatible direct mode repeater device is available,
Repeater
is
displayed in the idle mode, and the bar above indicates the signal
strength of the repeater.
is displayed during direct mode calls.
See Gateway and repeater on page 61.
