LCD backlighting will turn on for 2 seconds
anytime an active key or button is pressed or the
CONTROL KNOB is rotated. Backlighting may
be programmed to remain off at all times.
The sixteen (16) status flags located along
the top and bottom of the display indicate operat-
ing modes and conditions as follows:
EMG EMerGency mode - On indicates an
emergency call has been initiated by
the user. Flashing indicates an emer-
gency call has been received.
NC No Control channel - On indicates the
radio is not receiving the trunked con-
trol channel. Flashing indicates the
trunked system is in a failsoft condition
(supervisory radios only).
HI
HIgh power transmit - On indicates
the selected system or channel has
been programmed for high power
transmit operation. Off indicates low
power transmit.
MSG MeSsaGe - Flashing indicates an in-
dividual call has been received
(trunked mode).
CNV CoNVentional mode - On indicates the
radio is operating in the conventional
mode.
SPC SPecial Call mode - On indicates the
special call mode has been enabled
(trunked mode).
PVT PriVaTe mode - On indicates private
mode is enabled and the radio will
transmit encrypted messages on the
selected group or channel. Flashing
indicates an encrypted message is be-
ing received.
TX Transmitter enabled - On when the
radio is transmitting.
BSY BuSY - When in trunked mode, on
indicates the radio is receiving a call;
flashing indicates a call has been
queued. In conventional mode, on in-
dicates a carrier is being received.
Figure 4 - Liquid Crystal Display
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