Receiving
A.
Turn power on and set the volume level as previously described.
B.
Select the desired System and System Group.
C.
When a message is received, the LED indicator will glow green.
D.
Respond to message by removing the microphone from hook, then press the P-T-T
lever on the side of the microphone. Press the P-T-T continuously while talking and
release to listen.
If scanning modes are enabled be sure to respond before scanning resumes, if you do not,
another call may be received and the selected System and Group may have to be changed.
Scanning is indicated by scan mode icons. Refer to “Scan Modes” for more descriptive
information.
Transpond Mode
If Transpond has been enabled by your Dealer, your radio will automatically send
(transpond) an acknowledgment to the System indicating that your radio has received a
transmission. Transpond is a Dealer programmable feature.
Conventional Mode Operation
Your Maxon SM-6000
Enduro
series may be programmed to operate in Conventional
modes. Conventional mode may or may not require a Conventional repeater System.
Radio to radio communications can also be accomplished in Conventional operation.
How the Conventional mode is programmed is determined by your Dealer.
Transmitting
A.
Rotate the On/Off - Volume control clockwise to turn the power on.
B.
Adjust On/Off - Volume control further clockwise to increase the volume level.
Rotate counter clockwise to decrease volume level.
C.
Select the desired Conventional System and Group channel using the Up/Down
buttons located on the front panel of the radio.
D.
In a Conventional System it is necessary to monitor the channel for activity before a
transmission. Monitor the channel by pressing the OPT (option) button located on the
front panel and selecting monitor, once selected pressing OPT button once will begin
monitor function, pressing OPT a second time will turn off monitor function.
Monitoring of the channel can also be accomplished by observing the LED indicator
for a solid yellow color. If solid yellow is observed, you must wait for the indication
to leave before a transmission can be made.
E.
Press and hold the microphone P-T-T lever on the side of the microphone, LED
indication will glow red, hold the microphone 1 or 2 inches from you mouth, speak
clearly and distinctly into the microphone area of the front grille.
F.
Release the P-T-T lever as soon as the message is complete and listen for a response.
The P-T-T lever must be pressed continuously while talking and released to listen.
