Operation Manual

Direct mode
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Q Start direct mode communication
Activate direct mode
To activate direct mode, select Menu → Settings → Phone settings →
Active mode
→ Direct. To return to the network mode, select
Network.
When you activate the direct mode, the selected channel and group
are those that were last selected in the direct mode. When you
return to the network mode, the selected folder and group are those
that were last selected in the network mode.
When the radio operates in normal direct mode, Direct mode is
displayed in the idle mode, and is displayed during direct
mode calls. The names of the selected channel and group are
shown on the display. The bar above indicates the signal
strength of the radio you are receiving communication from. The
higher the bar, the stronger the signal, and the better the connection.
If a compatible direct mode gateway device is available, Gateway is
displayed in the idle mode, and the bar above indicates the signal
strength of the gateway. is displayed during direct mode
calls. If a compatible direct mode repeater device is available,
Repeater is displayed in the idle mode, and the bar above
indicates the signal strength of the repeater. is displayed
during direct mode calls. See Gateway and repeater on page 60.
Select channels and groups
Up to 60 direct mode channels can be stored in the memory of the
radio. Up to three groups can be stored for each channel. To select a
channel, turn the group selector until the desired channel is
displayed. Wait until Group selected is displayed and the radio plays
a short tone. If voice feedback is activated, the radio plays the index
number of the channel when you turn the group selector.
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