Emergency Operation; Sending An Emergency Alarm - Motorola LTS 2000 User Manual

Emergency Operation

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Emergency Operation
The emergency operation switch is located on the left
side of the radio set.
emergency signal is sent. This signal has precedence
over all other signals. The emergency signal can be sent
as emergency alarm or emergency call. The LTS 2000
radio can be equipped with either or both features.
• In the emergency alarm feature, data is transmitted
in the trunked control mode. This alerts the
dispatcher, indicates the emergency condition, and
identifies the unit sending the emergency signal.
• The emergency call feature is a type of dispatch
operation which gives your radio priority access to the
system. The Emergency call feature is programmable
via the radio service software (RSS) for either tactical
or non-tactical operation. Tactical emergency
operation places the call in the currently selected
mode; non-tactical operation places the call in a
predetermined emergency mode.
"Emergency" signals a critical situation. It
should never be used for any other reason.

Sending an Emergency Alarm

1. Press and hold the emergency switch until a short,
medium-pitched emergency tone is heard.
Consequently, the following sequences occur:
a. The display shows "1-A EA".
b. When the
acknowledged by the central controller, the radio
sounds four beeps and the display returns to the
home display.
2. If the radio is equipped with the Emergency Alarm
feature, the radio returns to normal operation.
When this switch is pressed, an
trunked emergency alarm is