Tait TP9100, User Manual

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22 Making calls
Making and r
e
ceiving
calls
Making calls
1 Ensure the required zone is selected (see “Selecting
a zone” on page 22).
2 Ensure the required channel is selected (“Selecting a
channel” on page 23).
3 Ensure the required talkgroup is selected (see
“Selecting a talkgroup” on page 25) or individual
radio ID (see “Making an individual call” on
page 25).
4 Hold the radio so that the microphone is about 1
inch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTT key
to transmit.
Note:
If the channel is busy, you may not be able to
transmit. Wait until the green status LED has
stopped glowing, and then try again.
5 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the
PTT key when you have finished talking.
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and
the transmit icon appears in the display:
Selecting a zone
A zone is a collection of channels. Zones are a way of
grouping channels, for example, by public safety agency
type (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) or by geographical
region (Dallas, Houston, etc.).
1 Press Menu and select Zones .
2 Scroll to the zone you want and then press Select .
Clear
Calling
Talkgroup 01