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DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)
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Multiple-task mode
(For only the USA version, depending on the presetting.)
If the Multiple-task function is enabled, the transceiver can hold up to 7 tasks. You can
handle more than 2 DSC tasks simultaneously by switching between the tasks.
To use the Multiple-task mode, select “Multiple” in the “Procedure” on the Menu screen.
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[MENU] > DSC Settings >
Procedure
When the Multiple-task mode is activated,
TASK
is displayed on the operating screen.
NOTE:
The Task mode has a Time-out Timer (TOT) function. After a certain period of
time has passed without any operation on a task, the transceiver automatically exits the
Task mode and returns to the operating screen.
When a Time-out Timer activates, an alarm sounds and a count down message is
displayed for 10 seconds.
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Holding a DSC task
In the Multiple-task mode, you can hold or activate the DSC task as follows.
Example: When a Group call is received:
1. Push
ALARM OFF
to turn OFF the alarm.
•The received call’s information is displayed.
2. Push
HOLD
.
•The received Group call task is held into the task list
and returns to the operating screen.
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Activating the held DSC task
1. Push
TASK
to display the task list.
•The task list is displayed.
2.
Select the task that you want to activate.
3. Push
ACTIVE
to activate the task.
•The activated task information is displayed.
4. Push [PTT] to communicate.
5. After finishing the communication, push
DEL
to
delete the task.