Using The 16-Way Channel/Bank Selector; Using The Press-To-Talk Key (Ptt); Using The Function Keys - Tait orca 5000 Series User Manual

Using the 16-way Channel/Bank Selector

The 16-way selector accesses channels, scan groups or
channel banks, depending on how the radio has been
programmed. See 'Selecting Channels and Channel
Banks' on page 26 for more information.
Note: The 16-way selector may have been
disabled when the radio was programmed. In
this case, channels can only be accessed using
the menu.

Using the Press-To-Talk Key (PTT)

The PTT (press-to-talk) key is located on the side panel.
Press this key to transmit each time you talk. To receive,
release the PTT key.

Using the Function Keys

The function keys provide quick access to selected
functions. The functions will have been assigned to a
function key when your radio was programmed (see
'Function Key Options' on page 83 for a list of features
that can be assigned to the function keys).
Each function key can have a function assigned to a short
and long press.
The function keys are:
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Function keys 1 and 2, located on the side panel.
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Function key 3, located on the front panel, under-
neath the display (far left).
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External keys 1 and 2, located on the external
microphone.
Use the panel provided in the back of this manual to
record the function that has been assigned to each
keypress on your radio's function keys.
The F3 key may alternatively be programmed to provide
quick access to up to three user setting menu options. In
this case, the F3 key will not have a short and long press
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