User's Manual

P-801 User’s Manual Page 18
Making a Voice Call
Background
The steps for making a voice call are similar to those of a conventional
portable radio.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to make a voice call.
Step Action
1 If needed, turn on the radio by turning the power/volume switch
clockwise until it clicks.
The radio will be ready to use following the startup sequence.
When you see the primary profile displayed, you are ready to talk.
2 Choose your next step from the table below.
A blinking green indicator light tells you that a call is being
received.
3 Push the push-to-talk button and speak normally.
•
For best results, hold the transceiver approximately 1-½
inches from your mouth.
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If you hear 3 rapid beeps, the network is busy. Wait a few
seconds and try your call again.
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If you hear a 3-beep (medium-medium-high) sequence your
call is in the queue. When the network is available, the radio
automatically transmits for 10 seconds and the mode status
indicator blinks red when you can make your call.
4 Release the push-to-talk button when you are done talking.
If Then
No one is talking Continue to Step 3.
Someone is talking Wait to hear a single
end tone indicating they
are done talking and
continue to step 3.