4.
When the call is completed, the radio re-
mains in the special call menu for a pro-
grammed amount of time. To return to group
selection, press and release SPC or the
MONITOR BUTTON. The radio will switch to
the previously selected group.
Telephone Interconnect Calls
Telephone calls programmed into the radio can
be placed using the special call feature as follows:
1.
Press SPC. The radio enters special call
mode as indicated by the "SPC" status flag.
The last selected special call is displayed.
2.
Scroll through the special call table by press-
ing STEP or 2nd-STEP until the desired
special call name appears in the display.
3.
Press and release the PTT BUTTON. The
radio will perform the necessary signalling
required to obtain a communication channel.
When the channel is obtained, the "TX" and
"BSY" status flags will turn on and the DTMF
tones will be heard in the speaker. The radio
enters receive mode.
4.
When the called party answers, press the
PTT BUTTON and speak into the micro-
phone. Unlike a regular telephone, you may
not talk and listen at the same time. The call
is sent in clear or private mode, depending
upon programming.
5.
When the call is completed, press the SPC
or MONITOR BUTTON to hang-up. The ra-
dio will return to the group display.
CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION
The procedures that follow describe conventional
mode operation. Follow these procedures if operating
in a conventional system. Each conventional channel
many have one or more features, such as Channel
Guard, programmed when the channel is selected.
The following operation is applicable to clear, digital
and private operation unless otherwise noted.
Receiving A Message
1.
Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the battery
pack to the on position. The radio will initiate
and complete the power-up self-test and
beep if the power-up alert tone is pro-
grammed on.
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