Motorola ASTRO APX O5, User Manual

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Analog Options
Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL),
and carrier squelch can be available
(preprogrammed) per channel.
Mode Result
Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a
channel.
PL or DPL The radio responds only
to your messages.
Digital Options
One or more of the following options may be
preprogrammed in your radio. Check with your dealer
or system administrator for more information.
Option Result
Digital Carrier-Operated
Squelch (COS) You hear any digital traf-
fic.
Normal Squelch You hear any digital traf-
fic having the correct net-
work access code.
Option Result
Selective Switch You hear any digital traf-
fic having the correct net-
work access code and
correct talkgroup.
Using the PL Defeat Feature
This feature allows you to override any coded squelch
(DPL or PL) that might be preprogrammed to a
channel. The radio also unmutes to any digital activity
on a digital channel.
Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the
PL Defeat position.
One of the following scenarios occurs:
• You hear any activity on the channel.
• The radio is muted if no activity is present.
Note:
When this feature is active, the Carrier
Squelch status indicator is displayed.
Digital PTT ID Support
This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number)
of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a
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