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Chapter 5: General Radio Operation
3. Press the PTT button to make the call.
The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.
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For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid red. The display shows the talkgroup
alias or ID.
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For Trunking system, the LED lights up solid red.
4. Wait for the Talk Permit Tone.
5. Speak clearly into the microphone.
6. Release the PTT button to listen.
5.5.2
Making a Private Call (Trunking Only)
When and where to use: This feature allows you to send an individual Call Alert or page if there is no
answer from the target radio.
Procedure:
1. Perform one of the following actions:
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To access this feature using a preprogrammed button, press the preprogrammed Private Call
button to dial the preprogrammed ID (number) and initiate the Private Call. Proceed to
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or to Call , and press the Menu Select button directly below Call .
The display shows the last transmitted or received ID.
2. To select the required ID, perform one of the following actions:
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Press the Menu Select button directly below Cnts to scroll through and select the required ID.
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Press the Menu Select button directly below LNum to go to the last number dialed.
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to the required ID.
3. Press the PTT button to initiate the Private Call.
The display shows Calling... <Number>.
4. 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 acknowledge.
5. Press and hold the PTT button to talk. Release the PTT button to listen.
6. Press
to return to the Home screen.
5.5.3
Making an Enhanced Private Call (Trunking Only)
Prerequisites: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use this feature.
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