Methods To Make A Radio Call; Making A Private Call (Trunking Only); Making An Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only); Switching Between Repeater Or Direct Operation Button - Motorola APX 2000 User Manual

5.5

Methods to Make a Radio Call

You can select a zone, channel, subscriber ID, or talkgroup by using:
• MFK preprogrammed with Channel Change or Zone Change function.
• A preprogrammed button.
5.5.1

Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)

Procedure:
1 Press the preprogrammed Private Call button to dial the preprogrammed ID.
The display shows the preprogrammed ID.
2 Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.
3 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio.
If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows NO ACK.
4 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.
5 Press the preprogrammed Private Call button to return to the home screen.
5.5.2

Making an Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only)

Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use this feature.
Procedure:
1 Press the preprogrammed Quick Access (One-Touch) Private Call button to dial the
preprogrammed ID and initiate the Enhanced Private Call.
The display shows the preprogrammed ID and a ringing tone sounds.
2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio and the ringing tone stops.
If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows NO ACK.
If the target radio does not respond before the time out, the display shows NO ANSR.
3 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.
4 Press the preprogrammed Private Call button to return to the home screen.
5.6

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.
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