while the other phone enters the receiving state. By default, all phones are configured to receive broadcasts sent to
channel 1.
• Priority—By default, broadcasts sent to channel 24 are considered Priority broadcasts. A Priority broadcast interrupts
Normal broadcasts or active calls. All phones receive Priority broadcasts unless Do Not Disturb is enabled. Phones play
Priority broadcasts at the phone's current audio level.
• Emergency—By default, broadcasts sent to channel 25 are considered Emergency broadcasts. An Emergency
broadcast interrupts Normal broadcasts, Priority broadcasts, and active calls and plays out at near maximum volume
even if Do Not Disturb is enabled.
Send a PTT Broadcast
Choose a channel to broadcast on before you send a PTT broadcast or hold the Talk softkey to immediately begin
broadcasting on channel 1 (the default channel).
While you send a broadcast, you can pick up the handset, press the Speakerphone
key, or press the Headset
key
and continue speaking. You can also press the Mute key
to mute your audio so the people receiving your broadcast do
not hear anything. This behavior is similar to a phone call.
Tip:
To automatically send a PTT broadcast on the default channel, press and hold Talk. After the transmitting beep, begin
speaking.
Task
1 Select Talk.
2 In the PTT Channels screen, choose one of the following channels:
• Default channel
• Most recent channel you sent a broadcast on
• Other channels available for broadcast
3 Press and hold Talk to start the broadcast.
Important:
Be sure to hold Talk throughout the entire broadcast.
A transmitting beep plays, and the phone displays the channel information.
4 When you finish your broadcast, do one of the following:
• Release Talk.
The broadcast temporarily stops and enters a 10-second waiting period. During this period, the channel remains
open to give others a chance to reply. At any time during the waiting period, you can resume your broadcast by
pressing and holding Talk. If no one broadcasts during the waiting period, the channel closes and the broadcast
ends.
• Select End PTT.
You can immediately initiate another broadcast on another channel, even if the previous broadcast is in the waiting
period.
Receiving PTT Broadcasts
How you receive a PTT broadcast depends on the broadcast priority, whether you are in an active call, and if your phone is
set up to receive broadcasts during active calls.
Note:
To receive a broadcast sent on a particular channel, you must subscribe to that channel.
When you enable Do Not Disturb on your phone, you receive only emergency broadcasts. Nonemergency broadcasts don’t
display or play on your phone.
Listen to a PTT Broadcast During an Active Call
How you handle a broadcast when you are in an active call depends on the broadcast priority and if your phone is set up to
receive a broadcast when you are in an active call.
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