Ericsson GE FMD LBI-38609A, Operator'S Manual

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4. After you have finished your call, releasing the PTT switch ends
the call automatically.
CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION
RECEIVING A CALL
1. Make sure that the radio is turned ON, and the proper channel
is selected using the GROUP UP/DOWN and SYSTEM
UP/DOWN switches.
2. Press the CLR switch to monitor the channel. Noise will be
heard if there is no activity on the channel. This function is also
useful for setting the desired Volume level.
3. You will hear the voice message automatically if a valid mes-
sage is received by your radio.
SENDING A MESSAGE
1. Make sure the radio is turned ON, and the proper Channel and
System have been selected.
2. Press the CLR switch to determine if the channel is in use.
Never transmit a message with your radio while the channel is
being used by someone else.
3. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone after the
channel acquisition alert.
4. Release PTT when you are finished.
CONVENTIONAL FAILSOFT OPERATION
In the unlikely event of a failure of the trunked system communica-
tions may take place in conventional failsoft mode. Your radio will be
automatically directed to a communications channel set up for this
purpose. During this mode of operation, your control unit will display
"CONV FS" in the alphanumeric display and the NC indicator will flash.
You will notice increased activity on your channel during conventional
failsoft operation, so be careful not to transmit until the channel is clear.
Operation during conventional failsoft will be the same as operation
on a conventional system, except that it will not be possible to select a
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