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2
Manually, by giving a long press of the
Status
key (
).
SDM entry mode is exited, the
STATUS
indicator turns off and the display shows the
most-recently transmitted valid call. Any unsent message is discarded.
3
Automatically, if the ‘do not disturb’ function is not active and a call is received during
SDM entry. In this event, the radio exits from SDM entry mode to process the incoming
call. The ‘do not disturb’ function can be enabled if incoming calls are to be ignored.
4
Automatically, upon a receipt of an incoming SDM.
5
Manually, by pressing the
Despatcher
(
) or the
Function
key (
). If the
pressed key is programmed with a preset call message, the radio exits from SDM entry
mode to place the call. If the key is not programmed, the message “
UNAVAIL
” is
displayed, an audible tone is emitted and SDM entry mode is exited.
Status Calls
Status calls permit rapid exchange of simple messages without voice conversation. Your radio
can have messages such as “
EN
ROUTE
” or “
AT
LUNCH
” preprogrammed.
Receiving a Status Call
Incoming status calls are always put in the call queue. A status call in the queue is shown with
the status value (1-30) on the left of the display and the caller’s identity on the right. The
STATUS
indicator also illuminates.
If the
ALPHANUMERIC
indicator is flashing, there is an alphanumeric label associated with the
displayed status call. Press the
Alphanumeric
key (
) to view the status label. When the
Alphanumeric
key (
) is pressed again, the radio reverts to its previous state.
Making a Status Call
Status calls can be made by dialling (refer to
“Short Data Messages (SDMs)”, on page 17
) or
by using the alphanumeric labels that are associated with a status message.
Your radio can be programmed with up to 30 possible status numbers, which can be accessed
from the keypad using an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters. The label may be a
message, a job name or an acronym which helps you find the appropriate status message.
1
Press the
Status
key (
) and use the
Up
and
Down
keys (
/
) to scroll
through the list of labels.
2
Press the
Hash
key (
) to send the status message associated with that label to
your despatcher, or
3
To send the selected status message to another party, press the
Star
key (
) and
select the party to whom you wish to send the status call. This can be done either by
using alphanumeric entry mode (
see page 14
) or by entering the party’s call number,
using the keypad.
4
Press the
Hash
key (
) to make the call.
