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11. Press the BACK soft key to exit the scan list display.
5.33 FAILSOFT
5.33.1 Conventional Failsoft (EDACS Only)
In the unlikely event of an EDACS system failure, communications can take place in Conventional
Failsoft mode. The radio is automatically directed to a communications channel set up for this
purpose. An increase in activity on the channel during Conventional Failsoft operation may be
noticed, so be careful not to transmit until the channel is clear.
Operation during Conventional Failsoft is the same as operation on a conventional system, except
that it is not possible to select a communications channel or use emergency and special call.
When trunking is restored, the radio automatically returns to normal operation.
NOTE
5.33.2 Failsoft (P25 Trunked)
When the site-link to the VNIC is down, the site is operating in Failsoft mode. Radios operating
on that site can still communicate with each other, but not with the rest of the system. The radio
provides a visual indicator (
indicate that the site is in Failsoft. This tone interval range is 0 to 120 seconds. This tone is not
played during incoming voice or PTT.
5.34 EMERGENCY OPERATION
The radio can be programmed to enable emergency mode. Unit name displays on dispatcher
console if an emergency signal is received from another radio on a digital channel.
5.34.1 Declaring an Emergency Call
To declare an emergency:
1. Press and hold the emergency button on the radio or the speaker microphone. The length of
time you need to hold the button is configured using RPM2.
2. The emergency icon is displayed on the idle display.
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For digital channels, the radio transmits the talkgroup or radio ID to the dispatch console
and receiving radio.
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The radio can be programmed to have a dedicated emergency channel, which can be
activated from analog or digital channels.
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The radio can also be programmed to send an Emergency Alarm in addition to or in place
of the emergency call (P25 modes).
Emergency and special calls are not operational during Conventional Failsoft.
icon) on the display and plays a tone for a configured interval to
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