User's Manual

SMARTNET/SMARTZONE FEATURES
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Failsoft Operation
If a failure occurs in the SMARTNET/SmartZone system so that it
cannot be used, the transceiver automatically enters the failsoft mode.
When in this mode, “FAILSOFT” and the tag (alias) of the selected
channel are alternately displayed.
When in the failsoft mode, operation is in the conventional mode on
a preprogrammed failsoft channel. If a transmission is attempted before a
failsoft channel is located, a continuous tone sounds until the PTT switch
is released. When the radio system returns to normal operation, this
condition is automatically detected and normal operation resumes. The
secure mode is controlled by the
C/S (Clear/Secure) option switch and
indicated by in the display. Secure calls are always automatically
detected.
SMARTNET/SmartZone Scanning
Scanning on a SMARTNET/Smartzone channel is similar to the
standard and radio wide scanning described starting on page 21. Each
channel can be programmed with a different scan list that includes up to
16 channels, on of which can be a priority channel. The scan lists are
programmable as described on page 25 if the SCN ED (Scan Edit) option
switch is programmed. In addition, channels can be programmed so that
scanning automatically starts or is disabled whenever the channel is
selected.
Messages on the priority channel are received while listening to
lower priority messages. However, unit-to-unit and telephone calls are
not interrupted by priority messages. Pages, unit-to-unit calls, and tele-
phone calls are received while scanning.
Dynamic Regrouping
The dynamic regrouping feature allows a dispatcher to switch
mobiles to a newly defined channel to receive an important message.
Dynamic regrouping operates as follows: