
D i r e c t m o d e
You can also select the channel and group with the scroll keys; press
or
in the idle mode to access the list of channels. To select a channel and its
first group (A), scroll to the desired channel, and press
. To select
another group from the channel, press
, and select the desired group.
If you do not want to listen to communication from direct mode channels,
deactivate the loudspeaker and earpiece by pressing and holding
.
Scan the groups on a channel
Direct mode scanning allows you to receive calls made to the other groups on
the same channel. Select
→
→
Q
Receive a direct mode call
You can receive direct mode calls both from group and individual addresses.
Group calls can be received from the selected group and the scanned groups
on the selected channel. Even if scanning is not on, you can receive group
calls from groups that are on the same frequency and that have been
predefined as open groups.
When you receive a direct mode call,
, the speaker’s number or name, and
the names of the channel and group are displayed. If the speaker’s number or
name is not available,
is displayed.
If the loudspeakers are turned off when receiving a direct mode individual call,
a beep tone is generated. The tone is not played when the mute is on.
If the connection to the transmitting radio is lost,
is displayed,
and a tone is played.
Respond to a direct mode call
Press and hold the PTT key while the channel and group names are
displayed.
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