• automatically accept the call. The
icon appears on the display. The radio may also be programmed to
beep or ring. In this case, the caller will usually talk first.
• ring like a telephone. Press
Answer
to accept the call. The radio gives a beep and the
icon appears in
the display. You may also be able to accept the call if you press the PTT key. In this case, you will usually talk
first.
Once the
icon appears, you can proceed with the call, as follows:
1. Hold the microphone about 2 inches (5cm) from your mouth.
2. Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.
3. Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key when you have finished talking.
While you are transmitting, the LED glows red and
appears in the display.
End the call by pressing
End
. The network may also end the call if neither you nor the other party transmits for a pre-
determined time or if your call time limit is exceeded.
Transmit timer
Your radio may have a transmit timer that limits the amount of time you can transmit continuously.
When the transmit timer is about to expire, the message
Transmit timeout imminent
appears in the display, the
LED flashes red, and the radio gives three beeps.
If the transmit timer times out, the call clears down.
Call time limit
In trunked mode, the length of your call may be limited by the network or by your radio. Your radio may be pro-
grammed to display the time remaining for your call.
Re-establishing a Call
The last number recall, unanswered call and callback functions may allow users to re-establish calls using the
PTT key.
Last number recall
When an outgoing call has ended, the message
Last call to
and the called unit’s identity may appear on the display.
To make a call to that person again, briefly press the PTT key.
This function needs to be configured.
Unanswered call
When an incoming call is missed, the message
Missed call
and the caller’s identity may appear in the display.
To return the call, briefly press the PTT key.
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