Using The Conventional Squelch Operation Features; Analog Options; Digital Options; Using The Pl Defeat Feature - Motorola ASTRO APX 6000XE Series User Manual

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Using the Conventional Squelch Operation
Features
This feature filters out unwanted calls with low signal strength or
channels that have a higher than normal background noise.
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Analog Options

Tone Private Line (PL), Digital Private-Line (DPL), and carrier
squelch can be available (preprogrammed) per channel.
Mode
Carrier squelch (C) You hear all traffic on a channel.
The radio responds only to your
PL or DPL
messages.
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Digital Options

One or more of the following options may be preprogrammed in
your radio. Check with your dealer or system administrator for
more information.
Option
Digital Carrier-Operated
You hear any digital traffic.
Squelch (COS)
You hear any digital traffic having
Normal Squelch
the correct network access code.
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This feature allows you to override any coded squelch (DPL or
PL) that might be preprogrammed to a channel. The radio will
also unmute to any digital activity on a digital channel.
Result
Procedure:
Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat
position. You hear any activity on the channel.
OR
The radio is muted if no activity is present.
Note:
Result
Option
You hear any digital traffic having
Selective Switch the correct network access code
and correct talkgroup.

Using the PL Defeat Feature

When this feature is active, the Carrier Squelch status
indicator is displayed.
Result
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