Lock/Unlock Keypad; Group Calls; Transmit A Group Call - L3Harris XL Extreme Series Operator's Manual

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Numeric Channel Entry

A button on the radio can be programmed for Numeric Channel Entry, which allows the user to

enter the talkgroup/channel number directly from the keypad.

The radio can be programmed for one of the following Numeric Channel Entry options:

When a Zone is selected on the radio, Numeric Channel Entry performs a lookup using the

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currently selected system's group list

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When a Zone is selected on the radio, Numeric Channel Entry performs a lookup using the

currently selected Zone's system/group list.

5.13 LOCK/UNLOCK KEYPAD

There are two levels of keypad lock available. Keypad lock and Radio lock. Keypad lock only

locks the navigation keys (except for use in unlock), programmable softkeys, and DTMF keypad.

Radio lock disables all physical keys and knobs except:

The 4-position switch

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PTT

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Emergency Button

Any User Programmable Button (UPB) programmed for Monitor/Clear. This is required to

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allow Monitor/Clear to function for 2-button emergency clear.

The A/B switch, ABCD switch, or a button on the radio can be programmed to lock the

keypad/radio. If the keypad was locked via a switch, moving the switch to another position will

unlock the keypad. If locked via a button, the navigation keys must be used to enter the unlock

sequence of Left, Right, Up, Down.

NOTE

A talkgroup is a group of radios that you want to have private conversations with. These groups

can be divided into areas such as state, region, county, or large special events.

Turn the Channel/Group knob to select the desired group (see Figure 5-1). Press PTT to transmit.

A button on the radio can be programmed for NUMERIC CHANNEL ENTRY to allow the user to

enter the talkgroup/channel number. Press PTT to transmit.

See Section 7.5 for the various options that can be programmed to the radio

buttons and switches.

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