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Programming for Radio Check
Radio Check enables you to check whether a target radio is powered on and within range. This feature is active for
Individual radios, not for Talk Groups. Program your radio with the following settings. All frequencies need to be
entered and the squelch level must be set before performing this procedure.
Memory CH Window / Zone Operation Window
Field
Setting/Description
Zone Operation
»
Zone Type
Set to
Conventional
(the field will show blank).
Memory CH Window / Zone Window
Field
Setting/Description
CH Type
Set to
Digital
Digital
»
Unit ID
Set to this radio’s ID for the applicable channels. Points to
the ID setting in the Individual ID List window.
Digital
»
Squelch Type
Set to
SEL
if you want to squelch to open with the proper
RAN and Individual ID.
Radio Check Window
Field
Setting/Description
RX
Set to
Enable
to be able to receive a Radio Check.
TX
Set to
Enable
to be able to transmit a Radio Check.
Common Window
Field
Setting/Description
Key & Display
»
Key
Set one of the programmable keys to
Digital Button
.
To Send a Radio Check
1.
Press
and hold
the key assigned for Digital calls. The display will briefly show INDIVIDUAL or TALKGROUP.
If the selection is TALKGROUP, press and hold the key again, then press and hold to select INDIVIDUAL.
2.
Press the up/down keys to select RADIOCHK.
3.
Press the Digital key
quickly
to bring up the list of IDs.
4.
Scroll to the desired radio ID by pressing the Up/Down keys.
5.
Press PTT. If successful, your display will show CHK ACK. If it failed, your display will show CHK FAIL.
