User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Software Version
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Handling Precautions
- Getting Started
- Preparing Your Radio for Use
- Identifying Radio Controls
- Identifying Status Indicators
- Making and Receiving Calls
- Advanced Features
- Radio Check
- Remote Monitor
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Vote Scan
- Contacts Settings
- Call Indicator Settings
- Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Call Alert
- Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Private Calls
- Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Selective Call
- Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Text Message
- Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Telemetry Status with Text
- Assigning Ring Styles
- Escalating Alarm Tone Volume
- Call Log Features
- Call Alert Operation
- Emergency Operation
- Text Message Features
- Analog Message Encode
- Analog Status Update
- Privacy
- Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)
- Multi-Site Controls
- Security
- Lone Worker
- Password Lock Features
- Bluetooth Operation
- Notification List
- Utilities
- Turning the Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off
- Setting the Tone Alert Volume Offset Level
- Turning the Talk Permit Tone On or Off
- Setting the Power Level
- Adjusting the Display Brightness
- Controlling the Display Backlight
- Setting the Squelch Level
- Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off
- Language
- Turning the LED Indicator On or Off
- Turning the Voice Operating Transmission (VOX) Feature On or Off
- Turning the Option Board Feature(s) On or Off
- Identifying Cable Type
- Voice Announcement
- Call Forwarding
- Menu Timer
- Analog Mic AGC
- Digital Mic AGC
- Intelligent Audio
- GPS
- Accessing General Radio Information
- Front Panel Programming (FPP)
- Accessories
- Batteries and Chargers Warranty
- Limited Warranty
Making and Receiving Calls
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Making a Radio Call
After selecting your channel, you can select a subscriber alias
or ID, or group alias or ID by using:
• The Channel Selector Knob
• A programmed One Touch Access button
• The Contacts list (see Contacts Settings on page 40)
NOTE: Your radio must have the Privacy feature enabled on
the channel to send a privacy-enabled transmission.
Only target radios with the same Privacy Key OR the
same Key Value and Key ID as your radio are able to
unscramble the transmission.
See Privacy on page 63 for more information.
The One Touch Access feature allows you to make a
Group or Private Call to a predefined ID easily. This
feature can be assigned to a short or long
programmable button press.You can ONLY have one
ID assigned to a One Touch Access button. Your
radio can have multiple One Touch Access buttons
programmed.
Making a Call with the Channel Selector Knob
Making a Group Call
To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be
configured as part of that group.
Procedure:
1 Select the channel with the active group alias or ID. See
Selecting a Channel on page 22.
OR
Press the programmed One Touch Access button.
2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from
your mouth.
3 Press the PTT button to make the call. The LED lights up
solid green. The Group Call icon appears in the top right
corner. The first text line shows the group call alias.
4 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish (if enabled) and
speak clearly into the microphone.
OR
Wait for the PTT Sidetone to finish (if enabled) and
speak clearly into the microphone.
5 Release the PTT button to listen.When the target radio
responds, the LED blinks green. You see the Group Call
icon, the group alias or ID, and transmitting radio alias or ID
on your display.