5.4.1
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Softkey
When and where to use:
Five softkeys are available for you to save the frequently used zone and
channel.
Procedure:
1
Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel.
2
or to
MS1
,
MS2
... or
MS5
.
3
Press and hold the
Menu Select
button directly below one of the softkeys (
MS1
–
MS5
).
You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved.
NOTICE:
To change the programmed zone and channel, repeat this procedure.
Short press of the programmed softkey changes your current transmission to the zone and
channel programmed in this softkey.
5.4.2
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button
When and where to use:
You can save the frequently used zone and channel to the programmable
buttons and keypad digit 0 to 9 buttons.
Procedure:
1
Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel.
2
Press and hold the button you desire to program.
You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved.
NOTICE:
Short press of the programmed button changes your current transmission to the zone and
channel programmed in this button.
5.5
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call
Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to
calls.
The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.
• The LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting.
• In conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission.
• If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LED blinks yellow.
5.5.1
Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call
When and where to use:
When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen) the radio
displays the following depending on the system your radio is configured to:
• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows the talkgroup
alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.
Procedure:
1
Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
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