Tait TM8100 mobiles, User Manual

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24 Basic operation
Making a call
1 Select the required channel or group using the channel
selection keys
or .
2 Check that the channel is clear. if the green LED is glowing,
the channel is busy and you cannot transmit.
3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift the
microphone off the microphone clip.
4 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your mouth
and press the PTT key to transmit.
5 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key
when you have finished talking.
You cannot change channels while transmitting.
Transmit timer
Your radio may have a transmit timer that limits the amount of
time you can transmit continuously. When the transmit timer is
about to expire, the red LED flashes and the radio gives three
beeps. You must release the PTT before you can transmit again.
Your radio may be unable to transmit for a short time after the
transmit timer has expired.
Receiving a call
When there is valid activity on your radio’s currently selected
channel or group, the radio then unmutes and you can hear the
call.
If the incoming call contains special signalling that matches the
signalling programmed for your radio, the green LED flashes
and your radio may give a ringing tone.