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MODES
DISPATCH RADIO MODE
Dispatch Radio Mode is the default mode for the handset. Here is a summary
of the functionality available in this mode. Much of this functionality is detailed
in the UI Functions chapter.
1. Select a Normal Mode Talk Group:
• Press the Group soft key and scroll through a list of downloaded talk
groups using the up/down arrow keys.
• Press the Group soft key and then enter the tag number associated
with the desired talk group using the keypad.
2. Select a Private Mode Talk Group:
• Press the Group soft key and scroll to the Private Mode talk group
(tag 00) using the up/down arrow keys and enter the Directory Number
(DN) of the talk group member with whom a conversation will occur.
• Press the Group soft key and enter the 00 tag number using the
keypad. Then enter the Directory Number (DN) of the talk group
member with whom a conversation will occur.
• To quickly change the DN while the radio is idle press the # key.
You will be prompted to enter a new DN.
3. Establish a Dispatch Radio Call:
• Press and hold PTT to initiate a Dispatch Radio call.
4. Receive a Dispatch Radio Call – private or normal:
• When you receive a Dispatch Radio call from another member of a
talk group, the handset displays the Directory Number (DN) of the
member initiating the call.
• Once VACANT is displayed on the screen, you can respond by
holding and pressing PTT.
5. Initiate/Release a Dial-out Dispatch call:
• You enable a Dial-out call by a) pressing and holding PTT to become
the active speaker, and then b) pressing SEND.
• VACANT is displayed when the dial-out call is initiated followed by
a ringing tone.
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