Make A Digital Call; Monitor; Emergency Alarm; Access Advanced Features For Private Call - Alinco DR-MD500 Operation Manual

connection after the digital hold time is expired.

4.10.Make a Digital Call

1.Talk to a preset TG/DMR ID in channel
Choose a programmed channel and press PTT to start the call.
2.Talk to a temporary TG/DMR ID not in the channel
Method 1: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the Talk Group list.
(1).Choose a programmed channel.
(2).Press [EXIT] key to enter the TG List, turn the channel switch or press the UP/DOWN key
on microphone to choose a TG/DMR ID.
Method 2: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the keypad.
(1).Choose a programmed channel.
• Press [Menu] key to Talk Group, select Manual Dial.
• Input the ID number by keypad on microphone, press [#] key to switch group ID or Private
DMR ID. Press the [PTT] key to start the call, the red LED lights up, the receiver
ID/name/city/state/country/call type and call out icon will be display on the LCD. Release [PTT]
key to receive the reply.
» The temporary call will be dropped when the digital

4.11.Monitor

In standby, press the programmed [Monitor] key to enter Monitor. When receiving matched carrier
but the signaling / ID is unmatched or the signal is too weak, this function allows monitor the weak
signal and signal with unmatched ID. Press the key again to shut off speaker and return to standby.
» When in analog mode, if no signal, it will emit background noise sound when press the Monitor
Key. The Rx icon is displayed when monitor is activated.

4.12.Emergency Alarm

Press the programmed [Emergency Alarm] key to turn on alarm function, then press this key again
to turn off. There are some Emergency alarm mode can be set by CPS.

4.13.Access Advanced Features for Private Call

Method 1: To Access a Private Call from Contact list
Press the [MENU] key to enter the Talk Group, select a private call ID.
Press Option to access the advanced features.
Method 2: Access from Manual Dial
1.Press the [MENU] key to enter the Talk Group, select Manual Dial.
2.Input the Private ID, press Option to access the advanced features.

4.14.Set Up Advanced Features for Private Call

4.14.1.Call Alert

Select Call Alert, it will send out a call alert, the target radio will sound a beep when receiving
the call alert, and it will return a success call or failed call message to the transmit radio.

4.14.2.Remote Monitor

Select Remote Monitor, and it will send out a signal for the target radio will turn on its microphone
and transmit when receiving the signaling, it will send back the voice to the transmit radio. With
this feature you can monitor the sound activity near the target radio remotely.
» You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital Func- Remote Monitor first.
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