Motorola B3 MTX Series Operating Instructions Manual page 36

20 Trunked Radio Features Operation
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The Private Conversation feature (Private Conversation I and II for 800 MHz;
Enhanced Private Conversation for 900 MHz, VHF, and UHF) allows you to carry
on a conversation that is heard only by the two parties involved. Enhanced Private
Conversation operation is similar to telephone operation.
Answering a Private Conversation Call
1. When your radio receives a Private Conversation call, you will hear two alert
tones (once for 800 MHz; repeated for 900 MHz VHF, and UHF). The green
LED flashes to indicate that a call is being received. Also, 800 MHz radios
will hear the caller's voice. You will have 20 seconds to answer the call.
2. Press the call response button (normally side button 3).
Note: If you press the PTT switch before you press the call response button,
the response will be transmitted to everyone in the talkgroup.
3. Press the PTT switch to carry on a Private Conversation with the caller.
4. When you have finished your conversation, press the call response button to
hang up.
The Call Alert page feature lets your radio function like a pager (beeper).
Answering a Call Alert Page
1. When a Call Alert page is being received, you will hear a recurring four-beep
tone until you answer the call or reset the radio.The green LED will flash.
Note: Any button press, keypad press, or mode change will turn the Call
Alert audible and visual indicators off.
2. To answer the page, press the PTT switch. The green LED will turn off.
3. Begin your conversation; all members of your talkgroup will hear your
response. Press the PTT switch to talk; release the switch to listen.