User's Manual

Revised: 4/29/2011 6650-11-0014 R4
Approval: Page 11 of 17
5.0 HANDSET OPERATION:
This section details the operation of the handset. The handset will automatically detect the
mesh network and adjust its frequency and power as directed by the network. The user can not
change any aspects of the RF operation of the handset. The user can place voice calls, send
and receive text messages and signal an emergency.
To turn the handset on, turn the volume knob clockwise. There will be resistance and an
audible click. Turning the volume knob further will increase the volume. Once the handset is
powered on it will take a few seconds to boot before showing the home menu. You may return
to the home menu at any time by pressing the clear button. From the home menu you may
place voice calls and access additional handset functions.
5.1 VOICE CALLS
Voice calls can be placed to your current group, a specific handset or the Mine Operation
Center (MOC). The current call destination is shown in the home menu. You may select a
different destination by using the Triangle (▲) (▼) keys on the keypad. To place a call simply
hold down the PTT button while speaking into the microphone.
Group calls
When the handset is first powered on the voice destination is set to the currently selected group
as indicated by the setting of the group select knob. You may change the destination group
using the group select knob. The 16 available groups are listed below.
Group Knob
Setting Group ID Call Type
1 Bcast Network Broadcast Call
2 Group1 Network Group Call
3 Group2 Network Group Call
4 Group3 Network Group Call
5 Group4 Network Group Call
6 Group5 Network Group Call
7 Group6 Network Group Call
8 Group7 Network Group Call
9 Group7T Talk Around Group Call
10 Group6T Talk Around Group Call
11 Group5T Talk Around Group Call
12 Group4T Talk Around Group Call
13 Group3T Talk Around Group Call
14 Group2T Talk Around Group Call
15 Group1T Talk Around Group Call
16 BcastT Talk Around Broadcast Call