Operating Instructions PORTABLE RADIOS H01UCC6DU3AN

Quick Reference 17
Tones
The following table lists MTX•LS radio signal names, their tones,
and their meanings.
Table 3 MTX•LS Signals
If you hear... It means that... Take this action...
TALK PERMIT
TONE
A high-pitched
dit-dit-dit tone after
the PTT is pressed
You made a successful
attempt to access the
trunked system.
Proceed with
conversation.
TALK PROHIBIT
TONE
A continuous
baaah tone when
PTT is pressed
The conventional
Smart PTT function
prohibited you from
transmitting.
Try again when
channel is clear.
TRANSMIT
INHIBIT TONE
A continuous
baaah tone when
PTT is pressed
You attempted to
transmit after
receiving a Transmit
Inhibit ID (LTR only).
Release PTT, wait three
seconds, and try again.
OUT OF RANGE
TONE
A continuous
baaah tone when
the PTT is pressed
You made an
unsuccessful attempt to
access the trunked
system. Normally this
occurs when the radio
is out of range.
Try again when you are
in a better location, for
example, when on a hill
or closer to the system.
The system is out of
service.
Wait until the system is
back in operation and
try again.
BUSY TONE
A continuous bah
bah bah tone when
the PTT is pressed
All available channels
are busy, or the radio is
continuously trying to
access the trunking
system.
Release the PTT switch
and try again a few
moments later, or hold
the PTT until you get
access.