46 Operation
Changing a Channel
To use the quick channel change method simply dial
the channel you would like to use. e.g. - dial 502 to
move to channel 502.
Making a group call
1
Turn the channel selector to select the channel
with the active group alias or ID.
2
Hold the radio vertically one to two inches (2.5 to
5 cm) from your mouth.
3
Press the PTT key to make the call.
The LED lights up solid red and the Group Call icon
appears. The first text line shows the group call
alias.
4
Wait for the Talk Permit tone to finish (if enabled)
and speak clearly into the microphone, or
wait for the PTT side tone to finish (if enabled) and
speak clearly into the microphone.
5
Release the PTT key to listen.
When the called radio responds, the LED lights up
green. You see the Group Call icon
, the group
alias or ID, and transmitting radio alias or ID on
your display.
6
Your radio may be programmed to create a short
alert tone the moment the target radio releases the
PTT key, indicating the channel is free for you to
respond. Press the PTT key to respond.
or
If there is no voice activity for a predetermined
period of time, the call ends.
7
The radio returns to the screen you were on prior
to initiating the call.
