General Radio Operation
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Making a Radio Call
You can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroup by
using:
•
MFK preprogrammed with channel or zone change
•
A preprogrammed
One Touch Call
button
•
The Contacts list
Note:
The radio automatically exits the feature, if the feature
inactivity timer is enabled, when the radio is left idle
and the timer expires. You will hear the Menu Inactive
Exit Tone upon feature exit.
Making a Talkgroup Call
To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be
configured as part of that talkgroup.
Procedure:
1
Turn the MFK to select the channel with the desired
talkgroup.
2
Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from
your mouth.
3
Press the
PTT
button to make the call.
4
ASTRO Conventional Only:
The LED lights up solid red. The display shows the
talkgroup alias or ID.
OR
Trunking Only:
The LED lights up solid red.
5
Speak clearly into the microphone.
6
Release the
PTT
button to listen.
Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)
Procedure:
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access (One-Touch) Private
Call
button to dial the preprogrammed ID (number) and proceed
to Step 5.
OR
Follow the procedure below.
1
<
or
>
to
Call
.
2
Press the
Menu Select
button directly below
Call
. The
display shows the last transmitted or received ID.
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