Programmable Features; Assignable Radio Functions - Motorola APX 2500 User Manual

3.4

Programmable Features

Your system administrator can program the programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions or
preset channels/groups depending on the duration of a button press. Some functions can also be
programmed to the radio switches.
3.4.1

Assignable Radio Functions

Auxiliary
Switches back and forth between two radios that are attached to the same control head.
Call Alert
Allows the radio to function like a pager, or to verify if a radio is active on the system.
Call Response
Allows you to answer a private call or phone call.
Channel
Selects a channel.
Contacts
Selects the Contacts menu.
Delete
Deletes digit, or deletes a nuisance channel in Scan.
Digital Vehicle Repeater System
Toggles between the Digital Vehicle Repeater System (VRS) mode.
Dynamic Priority (Conventional Only)
Allows any channel in a Scan List (except for the Priority-One channel) to temporarily replace the
Priority-Two channel.
Emergency
Depending on the programming, initiates or cancels an emergency alarm or call.
Ext PA On/Off
Toggles the audio routing between the connected public address (PA) loudspeaker amplifier and
the internal public address (PA) system of the radio.
Intercom
Enables users of multiple control heads to talk to each other using the control heads in a multi-
control head setup.
Internet Protocol Address
Displays the Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, and status of the radio.
Location
Determines the current location (latitude, longitude, time, and date), and also the distance and
bearing to another location or turns the GPS functionality on or off for all locations.
Message
Enters the current message list.
Monitor (Conventional Only)
Monitors a selected channel for all radio traffic until the function is disabled.
Multiple Private Line (Conventional Only)
Selects the Multiple Private Line lists.
Nuisance Delete
Temporarily removes an unwanted channel, except for priority channels or the designated transmit
channel from the scan list.
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