User Manual
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is programmed to select zones, “A” selects Zone 1,
“B” Zone 2, and “C” Zone 3 if applicable (available
only with Flash code 1.7.0 or later).
Antenna Connector - Connection point for the
antenna. Make sure the antenna is tight before using
the radio.
Emergency Switch - This switch or some other option
switch can be programmed as an Emergency switch to
alert a dispatcher of an emergency condition. Refer to
Sections 5.10 and 6.10 for more information. This
switch can also be programmed for other functions.
2.3 SIDE CONTROLS
Figure 2-2 Side Controls and Jacks
PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch - This switch is pressed
to turn the transmitter on to transmit a message. It is
then released to listen. Transmitting is indicated when
the top panel indicator is constant red.
Option Switches 1, 2, and 3 - Each of these switches
can be programmed to control a specific function (see
Section 4.1). In addition, they can also be programmed
for soft power down (see Section 3.1.2).
Battery - To remove the battery, press the release
button on the bottom and pivot the bottom of the
battery outward.
Accessory Connector - Connection point for optional
accessories such as a speaker/microphone or earphone.
It is also used for connecting the computer when
programming the transceiver.
2.4 DISPLAY
Figure 2-3 Graphical Display
The front panel display is shown above. Icons are
typically shown in the upper part of the display and
text messages in the lower part. The default icons are
as follows:
- When the scan or the scan list edit mode is
enabled, indicates that the displayed channel is in the
scan list and scanned normally (see Section 4.8).
- When the scan or the scan list edit mode is
enabled, indicates that the displayed channel is a
priority channel. If dual priority is used, indicates
that it is a second priority channel.
- Low battery indication (see Section 3.4).
- Voice encryption is enabled (see Section 8.1).
- Standard or radio wide scanning is enabled
(see Section 4.8).
- Repeater talk-around is enabled (see
Section 5.8).
- Monitor mode is enabled by the Monitor
option switch or menu parameter (see Section 5.3).
- Keypad programming or another mode is
enabled which allows the user to edit radio parameters.
- A SMARTNET/SmartZone interconnect*
(telephone) call is in progress (see Section 6.6).
- A Project 25 or SMARTNET/SmartZone
private (unit-to-unit) call is in progress.
Option Switches
PTT Switch
Battery Pack
Accessory
Connector
1
2
3
Icon
Area
Text
Area
2
* Telephone calling is currently not available.