Scan Modes
General
Both system scan and group scan are available in Maxon's
TM-4800 radio. Although your Maxon Dealer will explain
which option(s) he has programmed for you, the following is
a description of each.
System Scan
System scan is initiated by pressing
SCN
,
then
SYS.
Scan
mode is indicated by the word
"SCAN"
displayed in the
upper center portion of the display. When scanning is
actually occurring, the words "IN SCAN" appear in the
display in place of the unique group identifier. In addition,
the system numbers are incremented. Scanning is sequential
through all trunking and conventional systems, unless they
are locked out of scan as described under "System Lockout".
When an incoming call is detected, scanning stops and the
call is received. The display will indicate the system and
group identifier from which the call was received and the
word
"SCAN"
in the upper center portion of the display.
When the incoming call is complete, scanning resumes after
a predetermined pause. To exit scan mode, press
SCN
and
hold for 2 seconds. (See "Scan Resume Delay" for
additional information regarding the pause).
System Lockout
All trunking and conventional systems are scanned in system
scan mode. If you desire not to scan a particular system,
select that system with the
SYS
key and press the
LCK
key.
The word
"LOCK"
appears in the upper left portion of the
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