NOTICE: To change the programmed zone and channel, repeat this procedure.
Short press of the programmed softkey changes your current transmission to the zone and
channel programmed in this softkey.
1.4.2
Saving a Zone and a Channel to a Button
When and where to use: You can save the frequently used zone and channel to the programmable
buttons and keypad digit 0 to 9 buttons.
Procedure:
1 Toggle from your current zone and channel to the required zone and channel.
2 Press and hold the button you desire to program.
You hear a short, medium-pitched tone when the zone and channel is saved.
NOTICE: Repeat this procedure to change the zone and channel of the programmed button.
Short press of the programmed button changes your current transmission to the zone and
channel programmed in this button.
1.5
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call
Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to
calls.
The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.
• The LED
lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting.
• In conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission.
• In trunking mode, there is no LED indication when the radio receives a transmission.
• If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LED blinks yellow.
1.5.1
Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call
Prerequisites: To receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that
talkgroup.
When and where to use: When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen) the radio
displays the following depending on the system your radio is configured to:
• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows the talkgroup
alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.
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