Reply To Ptt Broadcasts; End Ptt Broadcasts; Push To Talk Settings - Polycom VVX 300 Series User Manual

Reply to PTT Broadcasts

When a broadcast ends, the broadcast enters a 10-second waiting period. During this period, the channel
remains open to receive or send additional broadcasts.
Procedure
1. During the 10-second waiting period, press and hold Talk.
2. Begin talking.
The broadcast is sent to all people listening on the channel.
3. When you finish talking, release Talk.
The broadcast enters another waiting period until someone broadcasts again. If no activity occurs
within the waiting period, the channel closes and no more broadcasts can take place.

End PTT Broadcasts

After you end a broadcast, the channel remains open so others can respond.
Procedure
1. Do one of the following:
• Release Talk.
The broadcast enters a waiting period. You can initiate another broadcast on another
channel when the waiting period ends.
• Select End PTT.
The broadcast ends. You cannot resume the broadcast by pressing and holding Talk on the
same channel. You can immediately initiate another broadcast on another channel.

Push To Talk Settings

This section provides information on changing your default channel, updating channel subscriptions, and
enabling broadcasts to play during active calls.
Note: The features described in this section require access to the Basic settings menu on the phone. If
your phone requires a password to access the Basic settings menu, contact your system
administrator for assistance customizing your phone.
Change the Default Channel
When you press and hold Talk, your broadcast automatically transmits on the default channel 1. You can
change your default channel to any other channel. When you change the default channel, you are
automatically subscribed to the channel you selected.
Procedure
1. Navigate to Settings > Basic > Preferences > Paging/PTT Configuration.
2. Select PTT Push to Talk > Default Channel and select the number of the channel you want to
use.
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