Chapter 6: Calls; Group Calls; Making Group Calls; Responding To Group Calls - Motorola solutions BEARCOM BC300D User Manual

Chapter 6
Calls
Depending on the type of call, you can make, receive, and respond to calls in both Conventional
Analog and Digital mode.
6.1

Group Calls

Group Calls are calls from an individual radio to a group of radios. To communicate in a group, your
radio must first be configured as a part of the talkgroup.
6.1.1

Making Group Calls

Procedure:
1 To select a channel with an active group ID, toggle the Channel Selector knob.
2 To call, press the PTT button.
3 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into the microphone.
4 To listen, release the PTT button.
If your radio does not detect voice activity for a predetermined period, the call ends.
6.1.2

Responding to Group Calls

When and where to use: When you receive Group Calls, your radio shows the following indications:
• The green LED illuminates.
• Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds through the speaker.
Procedure:
1 To respond, press the PTT button.
2 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into the microphone.
3 To listen, release the PTT button.
6.2

Private Calls

Private Calls are calls from an individual radio to another individual radio.
6.2.1

Making Private Calls

Procedure:
1 To select a channel with an active subscriber ID, toggle the Channel Selector knob.
2 To call, press the PTT button.
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