5.4.1
Making a Talkgroup Call
Procedure:
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.
5.4.2
Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)
Procedure:
1
Press the preprogrammed
Private Call
button to dial the preprogrammed ID.
The display shows the preprogrammed ID.
2
Press the
PTT
button to initiate the Private Call.
3
Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio.
If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows
NO ACK
.
4
Press and hold the
PTT
button to talk. Release the
PTT
button to listen.
5
Press the preprogrammed
Private Call
button to return to the home screen.
5.4.3
Making an Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only)
Prerequisites:
Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use this feature.
Procedure:
1
Press the preprogrammed
Quick Access (One-Touch) Private Call
button to dial the
preprogrammed ID and initiate the Enhanced Private Call.
The display shows the preprogrammed ID and a ringing tone sounds.
2
Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio and the ringing tone stops.
If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows
NO ACK
.
If the target radio does not respond before the time out, the display shows
NO ANSR
.
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