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RADIO CALLS
SELECTIVE RADIO INHIBIT
Your radio is equipped with a security feature
that can temporarily render the unit inoperative
when an inhibit signal is sent from the base
station.
This feature is commonly used to disable
radios:
•
In case of theft
•
For system control reasons
When your radio has been rendered
inoperative by the base station, all controls will
be inoperative except for the
ON/OFF
button
and the display shows INHIBIT.
RECEIVE A SELECTIVE CALL
F
(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)
When you receive a selective call:
•
The display shows
F
and the preprogrammed
name or ID (MDC1200) of the calling radio, or
you will hear a Call Alert tone (QCII) of the
calling radio.
•
The LED indicator blinks yellow, if programmed
by your dealer/programmer.
•
You hear two high-pitched tones.
SEND A SELECTIVE CALL
(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)
You can send a Selective Call to a particular
radio or to a group of radios, as programmed
by your dealer.
Press the preprogrammed
Radio Call
button
(see page 17), and proceed to step 4.
–
or
–
1
To acknowledge the call, press and release the
PTT
button.
2
Press and hold the
PTT
button to talk; release
to listen.