Methods To Make A Radio Call; Making A Talkgroup Call; Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button - Motorola VX-P949 User Manual

2 Press the PTT button to respond to the call.
The LED lights up solid red.
3 Release the PTT button to listen.
5.6

Methods to Make a Radio Call

You can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroup by using:
• The preprogrammed Zone switch.
• The 16-Position Select Channel Knob.
• A preprogrammed button.
• The Contacts list (see
5.6.1

Making a Talkgroup Call

Procedure:
1 Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob to select the channel with the desired talkgroup.
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.
For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid red. The display shows the talkgroup
alias or ID.
4 Speak clearly into the microphone.
5 Release the PTT button to listen.
5.7

Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation Button

The Repeater Operation increases the radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a
repeater. The transmit and receive frequencies are different. The Direct or "talkaround operation"
allows you to bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive
frequencies are the same.
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
• Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch to toggle between talkaround and
repeater mode.
• or to Dir and press the Menu Select button directly below Dir.
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