User's Guide

sounds and the radio displays Alarm Sent. If the
Emergency Alert is unsuccessful, a negative indicator tone
sounds and the radio displays Alarm Failed.
5.3.18.10
Exiting Emergency Mode
NOTICE:
If the Emergency call ends due to the expiration of
the Emergency Hang Time, but the emergency
condition is not over, press the Emergency button
again to restart the process.
If you initiate an Emergency Alert by pressing the
programmed Emergency button, your radio automatically
exits Emergency mode after receiving a response from the
Connect Plus system.
If you initiate an Emergency call by pressing the
programmed Emergency button, your radio will be
assigned a channel automatically when one becomes
available. Once your radio has transmitted a message
indicating the emergency, you cannot cancel your
Emergency call. However, if you pressed the button by
accident or the emergency no longer exists, you may wish
to say this over the assigned channel. When you release
the PTT button, the Emergency call is discontinued after
the Emergency Call Hang Time expires.
If your radio was configured for Emergency with Voice to
Follow, use the “hot mic” period to explain your error, then
press and release the PTT button to discontinue the
transmission. The Emergency call is discontinued after the
Emergency Call Hang Time expires.
5.3.19
Text Messaging
Your radio is able to receive data, for example a text
message, from another radio or a text message application.
There are two types of text messages, Digital Mobile Radio
(DMR) Short Text Message and text message. The
maximum length of a DMR Short Text Message is 23
characters. The maximum length of a text message is 280
characters, including the subject line. The subject line only
appears when you receive messages from e-mail
applications.
NOTICE:
The maximum character length is only applicable for
models with the latest software and hardware. For
radio models with older software and hardware, the
maximum length of a text message is 140
characters. Contact your dealer for more
information.
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