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Conventional Failsoft
In the unlikely event of a failure of the EDACS or
ProVoice System, communications may take place
in conventional failsoft mode. The radio will be
automatically directed to a communications channel
set up for this purpose. During this mode of
operation,
CONV FS
will be displayed in the
alphanumeric display. An increase in activity on the
channel during conventional failsoft operation may
be noticed, 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 communications
channel, or use emergency and special call. When
trunking is restored, the radio will automatically be
returned to normal operation.
Emergency and Special Call are not
operational during conventional failsoft. Also,
the
GROUP
will not operate. Conventional
Failsoft must be programmed into the radio.
Emergency Operation
The radio's ability to declare an emergency, clear
an emergency, remain locked on an emergency
system and group, and the emergency audio and
display freeze can each be enabled or disabled
through programming. When an emergency is
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