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Chapter 6
Types of Radio Calls
There are several ways that you can make a call with your radio depending on the types of calls and
system available on your radio.
Table 7: Types of Radio Calls
Call Type
Group Call
Private Call
Broadcast Call
Area Based Talkgroup Call
Description
A Group Call is a point-to-multipoint call operation. Your radio
must be configured as a member of the group for you to commu-
nicate with each other.
A Private Call is a call from an individual radio to another individ-
ual radio. You can set up a Private Call after performing a radio
presence check or call immediately.
A Broadcast Call is a one-way voice call from any user to an
entire talkgroup.
The Broadcast Call feature allows only the call initiating user to
transmit to the talkgroup, while the recipients of the call cannot
respond.
When you enter a geographic area, you are able to view, and
hear the notifications for the talkgroup area in that geofence. The
Area Based Talkgroup is added to the Area Based Talkgroup List
in alphabetical order.
Once you are added to the Area Based Talkgroup List, your
radio receives calls from both Area Based Talkgroup and the
Talkgroup l before you enter into the Area Based Talkgroup
zone. You can navigate through the Talkgroup Channel List and
into the Area Based Talkgroup List. The Talkgroup Number is not
displayed when you are in the Area Based Talkgroup.
When you are in the Area Based Talkgroup, your radio shows
the following indications.
•
The green LED blinks.
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The display shows the talkgroup alias.
•
The voice announcement sounds.
When you are exiting the Area Based Talkgroup, your radio
shows the following indications.
•
The display shows the talkgroup alias.
•
The voice announcement sounds.
If you are in a call when you are exiting the Area Talkgroup, the
call continues without dropping. When the call is finally ended,
your radio then exit the Area Based Talkgroup.
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