Operator's Manual

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NOTE
If the Autodial number you enter is not programmed, the message
NOT PROG will be displayed.
3. Press CHAN if you want the call to be initiated on a specific channel. See page 2-38.
4. Press ENTER or SEND to start the call.
5. The radio now starts the link set up process. During this process, you will see TO alternating
with the number of the channel on which the set up request is being sent (the channel may
change, if the called station does not answer on the first channel(s)).
NOTE
While the radio is initializing the link, you can press STOP or ESC to
abort the entire process.
6. After the link is established, you will see a LINK message. Now you may press the PTT and
start talking.
7. To disconnect the link, press the ESC key (see page 2-31).
2-12.3.4.5 Sending Messages
You can send messages (page) together with the initial call (before the link is set up), and also
whenever necessary while the link is already set up (that is, when your station is in a link with the
destination station). In the link state, if you are making an individual call, both the receiving and the
calling station can send messages to the other station. This is also true for net calls and group calls.
To transmit an individual call with a message:
1. Initiate a call as explained above (page 2-33 or 2-35) and select the desired station.
2. Press PAGE to add a message. The last sent message is displayed.
Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the required message.
or
To edit the message, press EDIT and use the keypad to enter a new message.
3. Press SAVE when the message is ready.
4. Press SEND or ENTER to initiate the call.
5. Proceed with the call as explained above (page 2-33 or 2-35).
To send a message during a call (link state):
1. Press PAGE.
NOTE
If this function key is not displayed, you cannot send a message in the
present mode.
2. Select or edit the desired message as explained on page 2-37.
3. Press SEND or ENTER to send the message.
4. The radio now starts the link set up process for this message (this process is similar to the
process used to set up the link for this call). During this process, you will see TO alternating
with the number of the channel being used.