5
2 BASIC OPERATION
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PENALTY TIMER
Once the time-out timer
is
activated, transmission is further
inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.
• Call procedure
(Europe
versions
only)
When your radio
is
programmed for a 5-tone system, the call
operation must be performed prior
to
voice transmission.
5-tone systems are selective calling systems which allow you
to contact specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted sta-
tions from contacting you.
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Select the desired Tx code channel or 5-tone code accord-
ing to your system operator's instructions.
• This may not be necessary depending on programming.
• Refer to the description at right for selection.
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Push the call switch (assigned to one of the dealer-pro-
grammable switches).
• Beeps may sound.
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After transmitting a 5-tone code, the remainder of your
communication can be carried out
in
the normal
fashion-
proceed from step @
in
Receiving
and
transmitting on pre-
vious page.
• Tx code channel selection
(Europe versions only)
Your radio may be programmed for Tx code channel selec-
tion.
In
this case, you can choose a Tx code channel to be
transmitted when using the call function (previous page).
Push the Tx code channel switch (assigned to one of the
dealer-programmable switches) to activate the function, then
enter a digit number via the keypad
to
select the desired Tx
code channel.
• The selected code channel (containing a pre-programmed 5-tone
code) is transmitted when using the call function.
• Manual 5-tone codes
(Europe
versions only)
Depending
on
programming, you may be able to send 5-tone
codes manually.
Push the Tx code channel switch to activate the function, then
enter the desired transmit code (up to 7 digits) using the key-
pad.
• Activate the call function to transmit the 5-tone code.
• A flashing digit indicates keypad entry is acceptable.