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Select channels and groups
Up to 500 direct mode channels can be stored in the memory of the
radio. Up to three groups can be stored for each channel. To select a
channel, turn the group selector until the desired channel is
displayed. Wait until
Group selected
is displayed and the radio plays
a short tone. If voice feedback is activated, the radio plays the index
number of the channel when you turn the group selector.
When you select a channel, the first group (A) is automatically
selected. To switch between the second and the third group (B and
C) on the same channel, press the back key. To select the first group
(A) on the channel, press and hold the back key. If voice feedback is
activated, the radio plays the index name (A, B, or C) of the group
when you use the back key.
You can also select the channel and group with the scroll keys;
press
or
in the idle mode to access the list of channels. To
select a channel and its first group (A), scroll to the desired channel,
and press
Select
. To select another group from the channel, press
Groups
, and select the desired group.
If you do not want to listen to communication from direct mode
channels, deactivate the loudspeaker and earpiece by pressing and
holding .
Scan the groups on a channel
Direct mode scanning allows you to receive calls made to the other
groups on the same channel. Select
Menu
→
Settings
→
Direct mode
settings
→
Direct mode scanning
→
On
or
Off
.
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Receive a direct mode call
You can receive direct mode calls both from group and individual
addresses. Group calls can be received from the selected group and
the scanned groups on the selected channel. Even if scanning is not
on, you can receive group calls from groups that are on the same
frequency and that have been predefined as open groups.
