LCD backlighting will turn on for a short
period anytime an active button is pressed or the
CONTROL KNOB is rotated. Backlighting may be
programmed to remain off at all times.
The sixteen (16) status flags located along the
top and bottom of the display indicate operating
modes and conditions as follows:
EMG EMerGency mode - On indicates an
emergency call has been initiated by
the user. Flashing indicates an emer-
gency call has been received.
NC No Control channel - On indicates the
radio is not receiving the trunked con-
trol channel. Flashing indicates the
trunked system is in a failsoft condition
(supervisory radios only).
HI
HIgh power transmit - On indicates
the selected system or channel has
been programmed for high power
transmit operation. Off indicates low
power transmit.
MSG MeSsaGe - Flashing indicates an in-
dividual call has been received
(trunked mode).
T99 Type 99 tone decode - On indicates
Type 99 tone decoding is enabled on
the selected conventional channel.
Flashing indicates a T99 selective call
has been received and the radio must
be reset to receive another T99 call.
CNV CoNVentional mode - On indicates the
radio is operating in the conventional
mode.
SPC SPecial Call mode - On indicates the
special call mode has been enabled
(trunked mode).
PVT PriVaTe mode - On indicates private
mode is enabled and the radio will
transmit encrypted messages on the
selected group or channel. Flashing
indicates an encrypted message is be-
ing received.
Figure 3 - Liquid Crystal Display
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