Monitor Feature; Monitoring A Channel; Monitoring Conventional Mode - Motorola APX 2000 User Manual

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Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
• Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch to toggle between talkaround and
repeater mode.
5.7

Monitor Feature

The monitor feature ensures that a channel is clear before transmitting.
The lack of static on a digital channel when the users switch from analog to digital radios is not an
indication that the radio is malfunctioning. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the
noise from the signal and allows only the clear voice or data information to be heard.
5.7.1

Monitoring a Channel

When and where to use: Do one of the followings to monitor a channel. You can use these options
interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
Procedure:
• Monitoring a Channel with Monitor button.
a. Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.
b. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
c. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
The LED lights up solid red.
d. Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the display when you monitor a channel using the
preprogrammed Monitor button.
• Monitoring a Channel using the selected zone channel.
a. Select the desired zone and channel.
b. Listen for a transmission.
c. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
d. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
The LED lights up solid red.
e. Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
5.7.2

Monitoring Conventional Mode

This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded
squelch. Thus, you can listen to another active user on the channel. This way, you may be prevented
from taking over the conversation of another user.
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