10
Programming for Call Alert
Call Alert allows you to send an alert signal to another radio, or group of radios, so that it can respond back. Program
your radio with the following settings. All frequencies need to be entered and the squelch level must be set before
performing this procedure.
Memory CH Window / Zone Operation Window
Field
Setting/Description
Zone Operation
»
Zone Type
Set to
Conventional
(the field will show blank).
Memory CH Window / Zone Window
Field
Setting/Description
CH Type
Set to
Digital
Digital
»
Unit ID
Set to this radio’s ID for the applicable channels. Points to
the ID setting in the Individual ID List window.
Digital
»
Talkgroup ID
Set to the desired Talk Group for each channel.
Digital
»
Squelch Type
Set to
SEL
if you want to squelch to open with the proper
RAN and Talk Group or Individual ID.
Call Alert Window
Field
Setting/Description
RX
Set to
Enable
to be able to receive a Call Alert.
TX
Set to
Enable
to be able to transmit a Call Alert.
Log for Call Alert
Set to
Enable
if you want to save the record (log) of all
received Call Alerts.
Common Window
Field
Setting/Description
Key & Display
»
Key
Set one of the programmable keys to
Digital Button
.
To Send a Call Alert
1.
Press
and hold
the key assigned for Digital calls. The display will briefly show INDIVIDUAL or TALKGROUP.
If you want to change from either INDIVIDUAL or TALKGROUP, press and hold the key to return to the
memory channel display, then press and hold to select the option you want.
2.
Press the up/down keys to select CALALERT.
3.
Press the Digital key
quickly
to bring up the list of IDs.
4.
Scroll to the desired radio ID by pressing the Up/Down keys.
5.
Press PTT. The target radio will show CALLALRT and show your radio’s ID. If successful, your display will
show CA OK. If it failed, your display will show CA FAIL.
