mit mode. It is not possible to transmit
on this group/channel in clear mode.
3.
Continue with standard transmission
procedures. In conventional mode, if a
channel is programmed for private op-
eration and private transmit mode has
been disabled, the radio will sound an
alert tone when the PTT key is pressed
to warn of the clear (non-encrypted)
transmit mode.
TRUNKED MODE OPERATION
Digital trunking provides fast communication
access. In this mode the operator selects a com-
munication system and group and the communi-
cation channel is allocated through digital
signaling with the site. 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 bat-
tery pack to the ON position. The radio
will initiate and complete the power-up
self-test then the system’s name and NC
status flag will be displayed until a con-
trol channel is located. When the control
channel is located, the NC status flag
disappears and the group name is dis-
played.
2.
Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to an
approximate mid-range position.
3.
Select the desired system and group
using the
S
key and CONTROL
KNOB. See the SYSTEM/GROUP/-
CHANNEL SELECTION operating pro-
cedures for details. The display
indicates the selected group.
4.
The radio is now ready to receive mes-
sages.
5.
GROUP CALL - When a group call is
received, the radio unsquelches on the
assigned channel and the BSY status
flag turns on. The group name or the
originator’s ID (depending on program-
ming) is displayed. Adjust the volume as
necessary.
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