EDACS - RECEIVING A MESSAGE, Continued
GROUP CALL
- When the radio receives a Group call, it unsquelches
on the assigned channel and lights the BUSY indicator. If programmed
on, the Group call received tone (single tone) will sound. The radio
can also be programmed to display the Group name originator's ID.
INTERCONNECT CALL
- If an interconnect call (a telephone call
directed to your radio) is received, the radio unsquelches on the
assigned channel. The radio displays PHN CAL and the CALL and
BUSY indicators appear. If programmed on, the interconnect call
received tones (one high followed by one low) will sound. PHONE
and the handset icon will be displayed.
NOTE:
The optional call received tones are programmed OFF by
default.
SENDING A MESSAGE
1. Turn the radio on, select and set the desired System and Group as
described under previous section, EDACS - Receiving A Message.
2. Observe the display - the BUSY and the NC (No Connect)
indicators should
not
be present, confirming that no one is
transmitting on the selected Group, and that the radio is in
a service area.
3. Press and hold the PTT button. The radio will perform the
signaling required to obtain a communication channel. If the
signaling is unsuccessful, the radio will sound the appropriate
alert tone(s). Refer to Alert Tones - Trunking Operation section.
4. When the channel has been acquired, the red TX (transmit) LED
(on radio's top panel) and the BUSY indicator will illuminate. If
programmed, the call originate tone (single short tone) will sound.
5. Hold the radio about 3 inches from your mouth and speak in a
normal tone into the microphone.
6. Release the PTT button when your transmission is complete and
listen for a reply.
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