Using The Pl Defeat Feature; Digital Ptt Id Support - Motorola APX 8000 1 User Manual

Mode
PL or DPL
Digital Options
One or more of the following options may be
preprogrammed in your radio. Check with your dealer
or system administrator for more information.
Option
Digital Carrier-Operated
Squelch (COS)
Normal Squelch
Selective Switch

Using the PL Defeat Feature

This feature allows you to override any coded squelch
(DPL or PL) that might be preprogrammed to a
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Result
The radio responds only
to your messages.
Result
You hear any digital traf-
fic.
You hear any digital traf-
fic having the correct net-
work access code.
You hear any digital traf-
fic having the correct net-
work access code and
correct talkgroup.
channel. The radio also unmutes to any digital activity
on a digital channel.
Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the
PL Defeat position.
One of the following scenarios occurs:
• You hear any activity on the channel.
• The radio is muted if no activity is present.
Note:
When this feature is active, the Carrier
Squelch status indicator is displayed.

Digital PTT ID Support

This feature allows you to see the radio ID (number)
of the radio from whom you are currently receiving a
transmission. This ID, consisting up to a maximum of
eight characters, can be viewed by both the receiving
radio and the dispatcher.
The ID number of your radio is also automatically sent
every time the PTT button is pressed. This is a per-
channel feature. For digital voice transmissions, the
ID of your radio is sent continuously during the voice
message.