36 Getting started
Understanding the radio
indicators
The status LED indicator and the radio’s audible
tones—together with the radio display—all combine to
give you information about the state of your radio.
The most common way the indicators work is
described in the following sections.
The way these indicators behave may be
affected by the way your radio is programmed.
Status indicators
Color
Meaning
Red
On: The radio is transmitting.
Flashing: The battery is low.
Green
On: The radio is receiving, or detecting
activity over the air.
Orange
On: The radio is powering up.
Flashing: The Radio is scanning, or in
selective call, or emergency state.
status LED
