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Chapter 5: General Radio Operation
6. Press
to return to the Home screen.
Result: See
Phone Call Displays and Alerts on page 36
5.6
Switching Between Repeater or Direct Operation
Button
The Repeater Operation increases the radio coverage area by connecting with other radios through a
repeater. The transmit and receive frequencies are different. The Direct or "talkaround operation" allows you
to bypass the repeater and connect directly to another radio. The transmit and receive frequencies are the
same.
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
●
Press the preprogrammed Repeater/Direct switch to toggle between talkaround and repeater mode.
●
or to Dir and press the Menu Select button directly below Dir.
5.7
Monitor Feature
The monitor feature ensures that a channel is clear before transmitting.
The lack of static on a digital channel when you switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication that
the radio is malfunctioning. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from the signal
and allows only the clear voice or data information to be heard.
5.7.1
Monitoring a Channel
When and where to use: Do one of the followings to monitor a channel. You can use these options
interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
Procedure:
●
Monitoring a Channel with Volume Set button.
a. Select the desired zone and channel.
b. Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone.
c. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
d. Release the Volume Set button.
e. Press and hold the PTT button to transmit.
The LED lights up solid red.
f.
Release the PTT button to receive (listen).
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Monitoring a Channel with Monitor button.
a. Press the preprogrammed Monitor button.
b. Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary.
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for more information if your call is not answered.
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