58 Operating in conventional mode
Connecting to a telephone network
You may be able to use your radio to connect to a telephone
network. This type of call is known as a DTMF patch call.
To make a DTMF patch call, you may be able to either:
■
use a programmed function key,
■
use the Main menu to dial the call,
■
make a local call (see
“Making a local call by using the
Main menu” on page 54
), or
■
use your address book (see
“Making a call using your
address book” on page 56
).
Making a DTMF patch call by using a
function key
Some steps may not be necessary depending on how DTMF
patch calls are programmed.
1
Select the required channel.
2
Press the function key programmed for DTMF patch call.
Your radio may send tones to capture the line.
3
Press
Send
, or press the func-
tion key a second time, to send
the preset number.
You may hear telephone dialling
and ringing tones.
4
Proceed with your call.
5
Press
End
, or give a long press
on the function key, to end the
call.
Your radio may send tones to
release the line.
