Mode
Result
PL or DPL
The radio responds only
to your messages.
Digital Options
One or more of the following options may be
preprogrammed in your radio. Check with your dealer
or system administrator for more information.
Option
Result
Digital Carrier-Operated
Squelch (COS)
You hear any digital
traffic.
Normal Squelch
You hear any digital
traffic having the correct
network access code.
Selective Switch
You hear any digital
traffic having the correct
network access code and
correct talkgroup.
Using the PL Defeat Feature
This feature allows you to override any coded squelch
(DPL or PL) that might be preprogrammed to a
channel. The radio will also unmute to any digital
activity on a digital channel.
Place the preprogrammed
PL Defeat
switch in the
PL Defeat position.
One of the following scenarios occurs:
• You hear any activity on the channel.
• The radio is muted if no activity is present.
Note:
When this feature is active, the Carrier
Squelch status indicator is displayed.
Digital PTT ID Support
This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number)
of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a
transmission. This ID, consisting up to a maximum of
eight characters, can be viewed by both the receiving
radio and the dispatcher.
Your radio’s ID number is also automatically sent
every time the
PTT
button is pressed. This is a per-
channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, your
radio’s ID is sent continuously during the voice
message.
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