D i r e c t m o d e
In the repeater mode, the communication between radios is repeated in the
direct mode. It is used in extreme conditions, and it extends the range of your
team’s communication. The function enables to connect users that otherwise
would not hear each other.
When the radio is in repeater mode, it cannot be used for making or receiving
calls. Only emergency calls can be made. If the user changes a direct mode
channel or switches to network mode, the repeater call disconnects. In this
case a confirmation is requested from the user.
Q
Start direct mode communication
Activate direct mode
To activate direct mode, select
→
. To return to the network mode, select
Your organisation can predefine the channel that is selected when switching
to direct mode. It is also possible to configure the radio so that the selected
channel is the one that was last selected. When you return to the network
mode, the selected folder and group are those that were last selected in the
network mode.
When the radio operates in normal direct mode,
is displayed in
the idle mode, and
is displayed during direct mode calls. The names of
the selected channel and group are shown on the display. The bar above
indicates the signal strength of the radio you are receiving communication
from. The higher the bar, the stronger the signal, and the better the
connection.
If a compatible direct mode gateway device is available,
is displayed
in the idle mode, and the bar above
indicates the signal strength of the
gateway.
is displayed during direct mode calls. If a compatible direct
mode repeater device is available,
is displayed in the idle mode,
and the bar above
indicates the signal strength of the repeater.
is
displayed during direct mode calls. See Gateway and repeater on page 53.
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