Operating instructions

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SECTION III
OPERATION
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This section contains information concerning the operational procedures for BK Radio DMH
APCO Project 25 digital mobile radios. To meet backwards compatibility as defined by the
APCO Project 25 standard, the DMH digital mobile radio provides users the ability to
interoperate with narrow or wide band analog channels as well as digital systems. Please
take a moment to read the information in this manual so you can get optimum performance
from your new radio.
3.1.1 FEATURES
• APCO Project 25 FDMA Common Air Interface Compatible
• True Mixed-Mode Operation
• RX – Automatically Detect Analog or Digital Signals
• TX – Optional Auto-Respond in Last-Received Mode
• APCO Project 25 Conventional Operation
• Group Calls
• Unit-To-Unit Calls
• User-Programmable Call List
• Programmable Push Buttons
• Programmable Microphone Keypad Menu
• DTMF/ANI
• Transmit Time-Out Timer
• Group Scan
• Scan Delay
• Talkback Scan
• Nuisance Channel Delete
• Dual-Priority Scan with Channel Guard
• Alphanumeric Display
• Up to 400 Channels Available in 25 Groups of 16 Channels
• 2.5 kHz Interstitial Frequency Capability
• Microphone Keypad Lock
3.2 FCC REQUIREMENTS
Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission prior to
use. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements. Your dealer will
program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc., and will be there
to meet your communications needs as your system expands.