Monitoring A Channel; Monitoring Conventional Mode - Motorola APX 8000 User Manual

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Chapter 5 : General Radio Operation
The lack of static on a digital channel when you switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication
that the radio is malfunctioning. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from
the signal and allows only the clear voice or data information to be heard.
5.8.1

Monitoring a Channel

When and where to use: Do one of the followings to monitor a channel. You can use these options
interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
Procedure:
• Monitoring a Channel with Volume Set button.
a. Select the desired zone and channel.
b. Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.
c. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
d. Release the Volume Set button.
e. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
The LED lights up solid red.
f. Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
• Monitoring a Channel with Monitor button.
a. Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.
b. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
c. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
The LED lights up solid red.
d. Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
The Carrier Squelch indicator appears on the display when you monitor a channel using the
preprogrammed Monitor button.
• Monitoring a Channel using the selected zone channel.
a. Select the desired zone and channel.
b. Listen for a transmission.
c. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
d. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
The LED lights up solid red.
e. Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
5.8.2

Monitoring Conventional Mode

This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded
squelch. Thus, you can listen to another active user on the channel. This way, you may be prevented
from taking over the conversation of another user.
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