Conventional Mode Operation
Your Maxon SM5402 Radio 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
1. Rotate the On / Off - Volume control clockwise to turn the power on.
2. Adjust On / Off - Volume control further clockwise to increase the volume level.
Rotate counter clockwise to decrease volume level.
3. Select the desired Conventional System and Group channel using the Up / Down buttons
located on the front panel of the radio.
4. 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.
5. Press and hold the microphone P-T-T lever on the side of the micro-phone, 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.
6. 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.
Receiving
1. Turn power on and set the volume level as previously described.
2. Select the desired System and System Group channel.
3. When a message is received, the LED indicator will glow solid yellow or green depending
if CTCSS tone or DCS has been programmed.
4. Respond to message by pressing 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 channel may have to be changed. Scanning is
indicated by the scan mode icons. Refer to
“
Conventional Scanning
”
for more descriptive
information.
