Professional Radio GP540/GP580 User Guide 68P64120B21 Issue: July 2002
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UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM CONTENTS Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Care and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recycling or Disposal of Batteries . . . Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Battery . . . . .
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM CONTENTS Trunked Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number. . . . . . . 24 Enhanced Private Call Operation. . . . . . . 24 Answering a Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Making a Private Call (GP580 radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Leaving a Call Alert Page (GP580 radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Call Alert Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Select Enable and Disable . . . . . . . . . 49 SmartZone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 50 51 52 52 52 52 53 54 Viewing Your Radio’s ID Number . . . . . . .55 Stat-Alert Voice Selective Call Operation .55 Receiving a Voice Selective Call . . . . .56 Making a Voice Selective Call (GP580 radios only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 4 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM RADIO OVERVIEW This user guide covers the operation of the GP580/ GP540 Portable Radio. ! RADIO OVERVIEW Caution Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet 68P64117B25_ enclosed with your radio. ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy ICNIRP RF energy exposure requirements.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 5 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 9. Microphone Speak clearly into the microphone when sending a message. 10. Antenna 11. Accessory Connector Connects headsets, remote speaker/microphones and other accessories. Replace attached dust cover when not in use. Additionally for GP580 radios 12. LCD Screen 13. Menu Keys 14.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Programmable Buttons The table below shows the functions available by Several of your radio buttons can be programmed (by using the Customer Programming Software — CPS) to activate the radio features. Programmable buttons are RADIO OVERVIEW • Top button • Three side buttons Check with your dealer or Motorola representative for a complete list of the functions your radio’s programmable buttons support.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Button Short Press Long Press Hold Down Call Response Respond to or exit from a Private Call or Call Alert. — — Phone Enters or leaves Phone mode.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 8 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Keypad Keys (GP580 radios only) RADIO OVERVIEW 1 4 7 * 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 # These keys are used when dialing a phone number, making a radio call or entering information for programming the radio’s lists. The following table shows the character cycle for each key, when entering information for programming the radio’s lists.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Menu Keys (GP580 radios only) Softkey 1 Softkey 2 Softkey 3 l , ; . l / Left Home Right A unique feature of your radio is its use of the display to give you quick access to many of the radio’s features without having to have a dedicated key for each feature. The names of the features (CALL, MUTE, etc.) are shown on the display, three at a time.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM without having to press the HOME key, thus reducing the number of key presses required. Menu Display RADIO OVERVIEW The menu items can be displayed in normal video or in reversed video (programmable through the CPS). All the menu items in the examples in this manual are shown in reversed video. The order in which the menu items are displayed is programmable.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Symbol Name and Description K Programming/Viewing Mode Indicates when the radio is in the programming or viewing mode; ON = IN VIEWING MODE BLINKING = IN PROGRAMMING MODE. M Signal Quality Indicator Shows the radio signal quality. Five bars indicates the best signal (Smart Zone Only). P • • • Battery Level Indicator Shows the remaining charge in your battery, based on how many bars are displayed. Flashing, indicates flat battery.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM • • RADIO OVERVIEW • • • • • Valid (Good) Key Press – A short, mediumpitched tone when a keypad key is pressed indicates that the key press was accepted. Invalid (Bad) Key Press – A short, low-pitched tone when a keypad key is pressed indicates that the key press was rejected. Emergency Alarm Entry – A short, mediumpitched tone when the emergency button is pressed indicates that the radio has entered the emergency mode.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM GETTING STARTED Charging a hot battery (above 35°C) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits. This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), or lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 14 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Recycling or Disposal of Batteries Charger LED NiCd At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be recycled. However, recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. GETTING STARTED Motorola endorses and encourages the recycling of all re-chargeable batteries. Contact your local Motorola dealer for further information.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 15 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM ACCESSORY INFORMATION Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery Battery Latches 2 GETTING STARTED 2 3 1 Slots 1. 2. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body. 1. Turn off the radio, if it is turned on. 2. Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the battery, downwards. Press the top part of the battery towards the radio until you hear a click. 3.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 16 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Removing the Antenna GETTING STARTED Attaching the Antenna 1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the radio’s antenna connector. 2. Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it. English 16 • Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you can remove it.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 17 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip Belt Clip Tab GETTING STARTED 1 2 1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 1. Use a key to press the belt clip tab away from the battery. 2. Press the belt clip downwards until a click is heard. 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Attaching the Dust Cover Dust Cover Loop GETTING STARTED Dust Cover Tab Slot for Dust Cover Tab 1. Place the dust cover loop over the attached antenna. 2. Slide the loop all the way down to the base of the antenna. 3. Insert the dust cover tab into the slot above the connector. English 18 Thumbscrew 4. Tighten the thumbscrew to hold the cover in place. DO NOT overtighten the thumbscrew.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 19 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM RADIO OPERATION Or, if a button is programmed for “volume set,” press this button and adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. Turning The Radio On or Off Radio Self Test ON OFF To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise. To turn the radio off, turn the On-Off/Volume Control knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM BASIC RADIO CALLS 3. Press / until the desired zone name is For example displayed. —or— CITY POLICE Enter the number of the desired zone. 4. Press .. 5. The displayed zone is the new selected zone. This section outlines the basic functions of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM RECEIVING A CALL 1. Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and mode (see Selecting a Zone and Mode). 2. Your radio is now set to receive calls on the selected mode. • If the mode-busy feature is enabled, a blinking red LED on receive (PTT released) indicates that the mode is currently busy.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM • If a continuous talk-prohibit tone is heard when the PTT switch is pressed, transmission is not possible. The radio may be out of range. Low-Battery Alert Your radio emits an alert tone when a low-battery condition is detected. BASIC RADIO CALLS Coded Squelch Operation Tone Private-Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier squelch operation are all available in your radio, on a per-mode basis.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 23 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM MUTING THE KEYPAD TONES (GP580 RADIOS ONLY) 3. The radio’s keypad tones, normally heard each time a keypad key is pressed, can be turned off (muted) or on (unmuted) at your discretion. To use the keypad mute feature Press / until MUTE is displayed. 2. Press ; (the soft- You will see the key below MUTE). current mute state momentarily. ZONE MUTE CALL PLANT POLICE Note: Pressing .
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 24 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM TRUNKED FEATURES This section outlines the trunked features of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below PLANT POLICE TRUNKED FEATURES is used to indicate the radio’s home display. VIEWING YOUR RADIO’S ID NUMBER To view your radio’s ID number 1. Press / until CALL is displayed. ZONE MUTE CALL 2. Press l (the softkey below CALL). 3.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 25 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 2. The green LED and call received status annunciator, F, will blink indicating that a call is being received. You have 20 seconds to answer the call before the radio automatically returns to the home display. 3. Press the call response button or the call button. ID: 722588 5.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 26 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 3. The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. ID: 722588 Entering the Desired Radio ID Number If the last ID number called is the desired number, go directly to step 5. TRUNKED FEATURES To enter a new number 4a. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the keypad. 4b. On the display, the old ID number disappears and the new digits appear as they are being entered. 4c.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 27 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, the display shows “ID LOC#X_” (where X is the first digit). The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit. 4d. Enter the second digit of the location number. Alternates between JB SMITH and ID: 784116 Note: The last member of the list is also the “last ID transmitted or received” at position “00” on the list.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 28 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 11. The radio will return to the home display. CALL ALERT OPERATION PLANT POLICE TRUNKED FEATURES Note: Once engaged in a private conversation, if the radio is left idle for more than one minute, a momentary warning alert sounds every six seconds to remind you that dispatch calls are not being heard. After two minutes, a permanent invalid mode tone sounds. Leaving a Call Alert Page (GP580 radios only) 2.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 29 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Making a Call Alert (GP580 radios only) To enter a new number There are three phases in making a call alert, namely 4a. Enter the new six-digit ID number using the keypad. • initiating a call alert, • entering the radio ID number that you wish to page, and • sending the call alert. Initiating a Call Alert 4c. The cursor flashes indicating the location of the next number to be entered. PAGE PHON VIEW 2. Press l (the softkey below PAGE). 3.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 30 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 4b. / takes you forward to the first or next member of the list; , takes you backwards to the last or previous member of the list. TRUNKED FEATURES 4c. When at a member of the list, the display alternates between showing the member’s name and ID number. Alternates between JB SMITH and ID: 784116 To enter a number from a location in the call list 4a. Press either , or / to enter the call list. 4b. Enter the first digit of the location number.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 31 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM If the page is unsuccessful 6a. If you hear one beep, the ID number has been received by the system, but the radio you are paging is not on the air; your radio remains in the Call Alert mode. 6b. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number again, or press . to hang up and return to the home display. If the page is successful The automatic multiple site selection (AMSS) feature extends communications beyond the reach of a single trunked site.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 32 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Forcing a Site Change Locking and Unlocking a Site TRUNKED FEATURES 1. Press and hold down the search button to force the change to a new site. 1. Press / until SITE is displayed. SITE PAGE CALL 2. Press l (the softkey below SITE). 2. You will hear a tone while the radio scans for a new site. SCANNING SITE 3. The radio automatically returns to the home display. PLANT POLICE 3. The current lock state is momentarily displayed.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 33 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM CONVENTIONAL FEATURES 1. Press / until DIR is displayed. This section outlines the conventional features of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below 3. The current talkaround state appears on the display for a few seconds. is used to indicate the radio’s home display.
CONVENTIONAL FEATURES UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 34 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM • Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode with Wrong Squelch Code—you are prevented from transmitting on an active mode with a squelch code other than your own. If the PL code is the same as yours, you are allowed to transmit. • Quick-Key Override—This feature can work in conjunction with either of the two above variations.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 35 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM SCAN This section outlines the scan functions of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below PLANT POLICE is used to indicate the radio’s home display. SCAN OPERATION Three types of scan operation are available depending on radio model. Trunking Comprises modes that are all from the Priority Monitor same trunked system.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 36 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 3. Press the softkey below the desired scan state (on or off). The radio returns to the home display. Viewing a Scan List (GP580 radios only) PLANT POLICE Note: The scan status annunciator, G, is displayed when the scan operation is active. It will be removed from the display when the scan operation is terminated.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 37 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Note: The programming-mode annunciator, K, is displayed while list view mode is active. • The scan status annunciator, G, appears, indicating that a scan list is being viewed. • The dot of the priority scan annunciator, H, blinks if the current displayed member of the scan list is a priority 1 mode, and is solid if the current displayed member of the scan list is a priority 2 mode.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 38 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Scan Modes When programming the scan list, each member can be given one of several scan modes. The following SCAN Initial Scan Mode of Member table lists the scan mode cycle activated by subsequent presses of the select key.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 39 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM PROGRAMMING THE RADIO LISTS This section outlines the programming functions of your radio, and is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below PLANT POLICE is used to indicate the radio’s home display. This feature lets you use the radio’s keypad to change the telephone numbers assigned to any of the telephone list members. Each phone number can have up to 16 digits. To change the telephone list 1.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 40 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM PROGRAMMING THE RADIO LISTS 9. Use any of the alphanumeric keys to make the changes. The blinking cursor indicates the position of the next number to be added. If you require a pause in the phone dialing sequence (to allow for a delay), you can do so by first pressing the “*” key, followed by pressing the “#” key. The display will show a “P” for pause. 10. When you have finished changing the telephone number, press the select key again.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 41 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 4. Press / or ,, —or— Use the keypad to enter the desired member’s position number (1 to 19) to view the other members of the call list. Alternates between B EAST and ID: 753951 6. Press the select key to enter edit mode. 7. A short press would enable the editing of the radio ID. The display shows the current member’s radio ID number. 8. A long press would enable the editing of the member’s name. The display shows the current member’s name.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 42 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM TELEPHONE OPERATION This section outlines the telephone operations of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below PLANT POLICE is used to indicate the radio’s home display. TELEPHONE OPERATION The telephone feature allows you to use your radio similar to a standard telephone.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 43 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 3. Your radio attempts to access the telephone system. 4. If you connect successfully, you will hear a dial tone. 5. The display will show the last number dialed. 5551135 Sending the Telephone Number Sending the telephone number using the keypad 6b. If your radio is programmed for “live dial,” each digit is sent out as its key is pressed. —or— If your radio is programmed for “buffered dial,” each digit is temporarily stored as you enter them.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 44 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Sending the Telephone number using a Location in the Telephone List 6a. Press , or /, to enter the telephone list. 6b. Enter the location (any preprogrammed location from 1 through 19) of the number you wish to call. TELEPHONE OPERATION 6c. The radio will go to the selected location. 6d. The display alternates between showing the member’s name and telephone number. Alternates between POLICE DEPT and 5556445 6e. Press the PTT button. 6f.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 45 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM • Motorola trunked systems and many conventional telephone interconnections generate a high-pitched go-ahead tone when the radio's PTT switch is released. This is heard by the land-line party and is an indicator to begin talking. • The conventional telephone feature allows you to use your conventional radio similar to a standard telephone. To make a call through the telephone system, your radio must send access and hangup codes to the system.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 46 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM SPECIAL FEATURES This section outlines some of the special features that can be configured for your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below SPECIAL FEATURES PLANT POLICE Tactical emergency operation places the call to the currently selected mode; non-tactical operation places the call to a predetermined emergency mode.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 47 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Sending a Silent Emergency Alarm 1. In radios with the silent emergency alarm option enabled, pressing the emergency button sends an emergency signal to the dispatcher. During the emergency alarm procedure: the LED will not light, tones will not sound, and the display will not change. 3. The audio is muted (turned off), and will remain so until you exit the emergency state. Sending an Emergency Call 1. and PLANT POLICE 2.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 48 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM • If you change modes while in emergency call operation, the emergency call is moved and continued on the new mode. Ending an Emergency Call SPECIAL FEATURES It is important that you exit the emergency call mode when you have finished your emergency call. 1. Press the emergency button for more than 1.5 seconds (programmable by the CPS). 2.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 49 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 3. Turn the mode selector knob to the dynamic regrouping position to transmit on the dynamic regrouping mode. 4. Talk and listen as usual. Note: Until you select the correct mode position, you will hear a gurgle tone each time you press the PTT switch, reminding you that you are transmitting on the dynamic regrouping mode, not the mode indicated by the position of the mode selector knob.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 50 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM SMARTZONE OPERATION This section outlines the SmartZone operations of your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below PLANT POLICE is used to indicate the radio’s home display. SMARTZONE OPERATION BENEFITS OF SMARTZONETM Radios that operate in a SmartZone system enjoy the benefits that SmartZone brings over AMSS operation.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 51 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 6. Enhanced Automatic Site Switching 9. Enhanced Failsoft Operation SmartZone radios will use RSSI (received signal strength indication) to determine if the radio should switch to another site. This is transparent to the user. In addition, the zone controller continuously transmits adjacent site information to the radios, so that the radio, at any time, is able to switch quickly to the next site that has the highest RSSI rating.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 52 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Viewing the Current Site 3. When a new site is found, the new site's name will be momentarily displayed if it is known, 1. Press the search button. a. If the radio is presently locked on a site, the display shows either the name of the current site or the site number. SMARTZONE OPERATION b. If the radio is scanning for a new site, the display shows SCANNING SITE until it locks onto a new site.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 53 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Always-Preferred Site Least-Preferred Site A SmartZone radio always attempts to stay on this site whenever possible unless the receive signal strength indication (RSSI) level falls below the unacceptable level. The radio periodically checks the RSSI levels of its preferred site(s) to ensure that it always operates on the best preferred site (more than one preferred site can be enabled).
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 54 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 2. Keep the PTT switch pressed for the amount of time specified in the codeplug for busy override delay time (typically about three seconds, but can range from two to six seconds). 3. After the timer times out, if the PTT is still pressed, the busy override request is sent. SMARTZONE OPERATION 4. A programmable busy override chirp acknowledgement is heard. 5.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 55 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM STAT-ALERT FEATURES This section outlines the Stat-Alert features that can be configured for your radio. All references to what is shown on the display is only valid for GP580 radios. Throughout this section, the display below PLANT POLICE is used to indicate the radio’s home display. VIEWING YOUR RADIO’S ID NUMBER 1. Press / until CALL is displayed. ZONE MUTE CALL 2. Press l (the softkey below CALL). 3.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 56 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 1. (OR muting option) upon receiving proper PL code or a Selective Call, or 2. (AND muting option) upon receiving both proper PL code and Selective Call Receiving a Voice Selective Call STAT-ALERT FEATURES 1. When a call is received, the green LED flashes, and a one-time, two-beep alert tone is emitted; on the display, the call-received status annunciator (F) flashes. A voice message will follow. 2.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 57 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM Initiating a Voice Selective Call 1. Press / until CALL is displayed. ZONE MUTE CALL 2. Press l (the softkey below CALL). 3. The display shows the last ID number transmitted or received. ID: 2350 Entering the Desired Radio ID Number To enter a new number To enter a number from the call list 4a. Enter the new four-digit ID number using the keypad. 4a. Press either , or /. 4b.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 58 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM To enter a number from a location in the call list 4a. Press either , or / to enter the call list. 4b. Enter the first digit of the location number. If there are fewer than 10 members in the list, go directly to step 4e. STAT-ALERT FEATURES 4c. If there are 10 or more members in the list, the display shows “ID LOC#X_” (where X is the first digit). The cursor blinks to show the location of the second digit. 4d.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 59 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 5. The display shows the current mode. The audible alert, LED and call received annunciator turns off. FIRE DEPT 6. The ID number of the radio that paged you is stored as “the last ID number received.” Making a Call Alert (GP580 radios only) There are three phases in making a call alert, namely • initiating a call alert, • entering the radio ID number that you wish to page, and • sending the call alert.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 60 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM 5b. Press the PTT switch to send the ID number again, or press . to hang up and return to the home display. If the page is successful STAT-ALERT FEATURES 5a. If you hear five beeps, the radio you are paging is on the air and has received your page. 5b.
UG_540_580 _EN.fm Page 61 Wednesday, August 14, 2002 10:13 AM RADIO CHECK EMERGENCY OPERATION This feature allows the dispatcher to determine if a radio unit is on the air without disturbing the radio operator. This is a useful tool for the radio dispatcher to use for routine maintenance checks, or if there is reason to doubt the availability of a radio unit. When the dispatcher "checks" for the radio, the radio will receive the command and automatically acknowledge it.
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