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CONTROL STATION OPERATION
4.1 POWERING UP THE STATION
1.
Make sure the Control Station is connected to a functional AC power outlet.
2.
On the Control Station’s rear panel (refer to Figure 3-3), turn on the main ON/OFF power switch
located just above the AC power cord. The front panel Power Indicator should be illuminated green.
3.
Turn on the transceiver’s ON/OFF Power switch (refer to Figure 3-1).
4.2 GENERAL
OPERATION
4.2.1 Setting Up And Using The Control Station Transceiver
Receiving and transmitting a message is affected by how the transceiver installed into the Control Station
is programmed, and how the supporting communications system operates. Refer to the specific Mobile
Radio Operator’s Manual or Quick Guide for a detailed description and operation for the transceiver
installed in the Control Station. Contact your local system administrator or other trained and qualified
operators for system information.
4.2.2 To Receive a Call (Local-Only Control Stations)
1.
Set the transceiver to the desired System, Group, or Channel (depends on radio programming) using
the System/Group or Channel knob. The Control Station is now ready to receive messages from other
radios in the system.
2.
When the first call is received, it may be necessary to adjust the VOLUME control to the desired
listening level. Use the transceiver’s VOLUME control to set the volume level.
4.2.3 To Make (Transmit) a Call (Local-Only Control Stations)
1.
If more than one channel is available, select the proper channel using the radio’s System/Group
Channel knob.
2.
For conventional (non-trunked) systems, press the monitor button on the microphone and listen to
make sure no one else is using the channel.
3.
Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and then speak into the microphone using a normal
speaking voice. Always release the PTT switch as soon as the message is completed, and listen for an
answer to the call.
4.2.4 To Receive a Call (Remote Controlled Stations)
1.
Set the transceiver to the desired system, group, or channel (depends on radio programming) using the
System/Group/Channel knob.
2.
Set the REMOTE switch on the Control Station to the ON (down) position so remote controllers can
also hear received messages. The Control Station is now ready to perform the following:
•
Receive messages over-the-air from other radios in the system.
•
Pass the received signal to remote controllers connected to the Control Station.
•
Receive transmissions from remote controllers.
