Motorola APX 8000, User Manual

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Switching Between Repeater or Direct
Operation Button
The Repeater Operation increases the radio
coverage area by connecting with other radios
through a repeater. The transmit and receive
frequencies are different.
The Direct or “talkaround operation” allows you to
bypass the repeater and connect directly to another
radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the
same.
Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch
to toggle between talkaround and repeater modes.
The display shows
RPTR MOD
if the radio is currently
in Repeater mode.
The display shows
DIR MODE
and the Talkaround
icon if the radio is currently in Direct mode (during
conventional operation only).
Monitor Feature
Radio users who switch from analog to digital radios
often assume that the lack of static on a digital
channel is an indication that the radio is not working
properly. This is not the case.
Digital technology quiets the transmission by
removing the noise from the signal and allows only
the clear voice or data information to be heard.
Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel is
clear before transmitting.
Monitoring a Channel
Monitoring a Channel via the Monitor and
Volume Set button.
a) Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.
The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the
display when you monitor a channel via the
preprogrammed Monitor button.
b) Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear
the volume set tone.
c) Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
d) Release the Volume Set button.
e) Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
The LED lights up solid red.
f) Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
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