Transmitting On A Conventional Channel - Motorola GTX User Manual

Transmitting on a Conventional Channel

1. Turn on the radio and select the desired conventional channel.
2. If the conventional channel on which you are transmitting is
programmed to receive PL (Private Line) or DPL (Digital Pri-
vate Line), ensure that the channel is not in use by listening for
activity. You can do this by monitoring a channel. Refer to the
Monitoring instructions on page 14.
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The YELLOW indicator LED will light if the channel is in use.
Do not transmit if someone else is using the channel.
3. If Smart PTT is enabled, you do not need to listen for channel
activity before transmitting. Any attempt to transmit on a busy
channel will cause an invalid-mode tone to sound until the PTT
button is released.
4. When the channel is available, hold the microphone in a verti-
cal position at a distance of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm)
from your mouth.
5. Press and hold the PTT button and speak slowly and clearly
into the microphone.
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The RED Transmit LED will light continuously while the radio
is transmitting.
6. When your transmission is complete, release the PTT to listen.
Basic Radio Operation
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