Chapter 2: Operation
DSC calls
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Operation
Soft keys to control DSC sessions
Call/session types vary in control options, and options may also change if a
session changes its state. The following table gives an overview of the DSC soft
key commands available:
Soft key
Radio function
QUIT
Terminates the DSC session
HOLD
Puts the DSC session hold if it is active (return to other
non-DSC functions)
ACTIVE
Activates the DSC session
INFO
Shows details about the DSC call
RESEND
Transmits an identical call if available
NEWCH
Replies with a new channel if an individual call is
received with a communication channel specified
which is not available in the radio, or the operator
decides to change the channel.
UNABLE
Constructs a reply to the caller if an individual call is
received which is not compatible with the radio modes.
SILENT
Silences alarms. Any key silences the alarm but this
soft key function will do only this.
ACK
Acknowledges a received call request with the
suggested parameters.
POS (Own
Distress)
A shortcut to own position data information.
PAUSE (Own
Distress)
Pauses the automatic repetition of distress
transmissions
RESUME (Own
Distress)
Resumes automatic repetition of distress
transmissions (if paused)
