Motorola PM1500, User Manual

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PM1500 Mobile Radio with Control Head
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General Radio Features
Types of Scan
Your PM1500 radio can monitor traffic on many different channels by
scanning a list containing as many as 15 conventional or trunked
modes. Up to 2 different scan lists are available per radio. A special
package configured by your service provider can allow up to a
maximum of 20 scan lists. Setting the modes to be scanned is
programmed in advance by a qualified radio technician.
Types of Scan Lists
Types of Scanning
Note: You cannot turn scan off on a mode that has autoscan
enabled.
Note: Scan lists stay in memory when you turn scan off, turn the
radio off, or disconnect the radio from the battery.
List Type Description
Conventional Only conventional modes are in the
list.
Scan Type Description
Automatic (autoscan) When selected, a channel with
autoscan automatically begins
scanning its associated scan list. The
radio continues auto scanning until
you select a channel without autoscan
enabled.
Operator-Selectable Scan can be programmed, by a
qualified radio technician, to be
selected either from a menu or by a
preprogrammed
Scan button.