Making A Talkgroup Call; Making A Private Call (Trunking Only); Making An Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only) - Motorola APX 8000XE User Manual

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Chapter 5: General Radio Operation
5.4.1

Making a Talkgroup Call

Procedure:
1 Turn the 16-Position Select Channel Knob to select the channel with the desired talkgroup.
2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
3 Press the PTT button to make the call.
The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.
• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid red. The display shows the
talkgroup alias or ID.
• For Trunking system, the LED lights up solid red.
4 Speak clearly into the microphone.
5 Release the PTT button to listen.
5.4.2

Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)

Procedure:
1 Press the preprogrammed Private Call button to dial the preprogrammed ID.
The display shows the preprogrammed ID.
2 Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.
3 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio.
If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows NO ACK.
4 Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.
5 Press the preprogrammed Private Call button to return to the home screen.
5.4.3

Making an Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only)

Prerequisites:Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use this feature.
Procedure:
1 Press the preprogrammed Quick Access (One-Touch) Private Call button to dial the
preprogrammed ID and initiate the Enhanced Private Call.
The display shows the preprogrammed ID and a ringing tone sounds.
2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth.
When you are connected, the display shows the ID of the target radio and the ringing tone
stops.
If no acknowledgment is received, the display shows NO ACK.
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