Selecting Direct Mode Channels And Groups - Nokia THR880 User Manual

D i r e c t m o d e
In standby mode, the indicator indicates that direct mode is
active. The names of the selected channel and group are shown on the
display. The bar above indicates the signal strength of the radio you
are receiving communication from. The higher the bar, the stronger the
signal and the better you can receive the communication.
If a compatible direct mode gateway is available, is displayed in
standby mode and the bar above indicates the signal strength of the
gateway. If a compatible direct mode repeater is available, is
displayed in standby mode and the bar above indicates the signal
strength of the repeater. See Direct mode gateway and repeater on page
52.

Selecting direct mode channels and groups

Up to 60 direct mode channels can be stored in your radio's memory. Up
to three groups can be stored for each channel. To select a channel, turn
the group selector until the desired channel is displayed. Wait until
Group selected is displayed and the radio plays a short tone. If voice
feedback is activated, the radio plays the index number of the channel
when you turn the group selector.
When you select a channel, the first group (A) is automatically selected.
Pressing the back key switches between the second and the third group
(B and C) on the same channel, and pressing and holding the back key
selects the first group (A) on the channel. If voice feedback is activated,
the radio plays the index name (A, B or C) of the group when you use the
back key.
You can also select the channel and group with or . Press
or to access the list of channels. Scroll to the desired
channel, press Groups and select the desired group.
If you do not want to receive communication from any direct mode
channel, deactivate the loudspeaker and earphone by pressing and
holding .
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