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Mike’s Direct Connect
Service
There are two ways of communicating over Mike’s
Direct Connect service:
•
one-to-one using a private call
•
one-to-many in a group call
Both of these methods are very similar to two-way
radio, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional
cellular. Mike’s Direct Connect also offers the Call
Alert feature, which gives recipients a notice,
similar to a ringer, that you would like to speak to
them.
One-to-One Private Calls
Making Private Calls
1
If the flip is open, enter the Private ID you want
to call.
-or-
If the flip is closed, select the number as you
would when making a phone call.
2
Press and hold the PTT button on the side of
your handset. Begin talking after your handset
emits a chirping sound.
3
Release the PTT button to listen.
Tip:
To let someone know that you want to talk
to him or her on a Private call, send a call
alert. See “Call Alerts” on page 21.
Every Private ID number contains 3 parts — an
area ID, a fleet ID, and a member ID — with
asterisks between each of these parts. For
example: 999*999*9999.
When you place a Private call, you must enter the
entire Private ID number including the asterisks.
When you store a Private ID number in Contacts,
include the asterisks with the entire Private ID
number in case you travel with your handset, or
another Private ID user, outside of your network.
From the Keypad
To enter the Private ID you want to call, press the
numbers on the keypad.
If you make a mistake:
•
To clear a digit, press
A
under
Delete
.
•
To clear all digits, press and hold
A
under
Delete
.
•
To insert or delete a digit anywhere in the string
of digits you have entered, scroll left or right.
•
To cancel, press
e
.
