1
Turn the
16-Position Select Channel Knob
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.
The radio shows different indicators based on the
system the radio is configured.
• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED
lights up solid red. The display shows the
talkgroup alias or ID.
• For Trunking system, the LED lights up solid
red.
4
Speak clearly into the microphone.
5
Release the
PTT
button to listen.
Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)
Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to
use this feature.
This feature allows you to send an individual Call
Alert or page if there is no answer from the target
radio.
1
Perform one of the following actions:
• To access this feature via a preprogrammed
button, press the preprogrammed
Quick
Access (One-Touch) Private Call
button to
dial the preprogrammed ID (number) and
initiate the Private Call. Proceed to step
.
• To access this feature via the menu, proceed
to the next step.
2
or to
Call
, and press the
Menu Select
button
directly below
Call
.
The display shows the last transmitted or received
ID.
3
To select the required ID, perform one of the
following actions:
• Press the
Menu Select
button directly below
Cnts
to scroll through and select the required
ID.
• Press the
Menu Select
button directly below
LNum
to go to the last number dialed.
•
or to the required ID.
• Use the
keypad
to enter the required ID.
4
Press the
PTT
button to initiate the Private Call.
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