Direct Mode Operation; Entering Dmo Mode; Making Group Calls In Dmo; Figure 5: Direct Mode Operation - Motorola MTP8550Ex Feature User Manual

• Display icons and soft keys turn blue.
NOTICE: Your service provider can turn on/off all the visual and audio indications, when you
exit Local Site Trunking Mode.
3.3

Direct Mode Operation

Direct Mode Operation (DMO) is a mode of simplex operation where radios communicate directly
without the need of a network.

Figure 5: Direct Mode Operation

3.3.1

Entering DMO Mode

Procedure:
To enter the DMO Mode:
• From the home screen, press the Menu key. Select Networks → Direct Mode.
• From the home screen, press the Menu key. Select Options → Direct Mode.
3.3.2

Making Group Calls in DMO

The Group Call is received by all members of the selected group who have their units turned on and
are in range.
Procedure:
1 Press and hold the PTT button.
2 Wait for the Talk Permit tone (if configured) and then speak into the microphone. Release the
PTT button to listen.
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