Operator's Manual
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SELF
Self call – call using the station’s own address, generally used for test
purposes.
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2-12.3.4.7 Transmitting AIICalls
An AllCall is a message which your radio uses to establish a connection with all the other stations
simultaneously, and is typically used to broadcast a message or send a distress call. An AllCall can
also include a message.
In addition to this type of AllCall (referred to as a global (GL) AllCall), it is also possible to use
selective (SL) AllCall: this is a simultaneous call addressed only to all the stations whose names
(addresses) end with a character you specify.
NOTE
If so required, you can set your radio so that it cannot send AIICalls.
You cannot select the channel on which an outgoing AllCall will be sent: outgoing AllCalls are sent
on the AllCall channel defined for the currently selected net, or on the best scanned channel of the net.
There are two ways to send a global AllCall: using the ESC key or using the CALL function. A
selective AllCall can be sent only using the CALL function.
To send global AllCall using the ESC key:
1. Press ESC continuously for a few seconds. The radio starts sending the GL AllCall.
During this process, you will see TO alternating with the number of the channel on which the
set up request is being sent.
NOTE
While the radio is initializing the link, you can press STOP or ESC to
abort the entire process.
2. After a delay, you will see LINK with a flashing GL ALLCALL.
3. Confirm the link set up by pressing ENTER or the PTT. The GL ALLCALL message stops
flashing, and you can start talking.
4. Press PAGE if you want to send a message. See page 2-38 for details.
5. To end the call, press ESC.
To send global AllCall using the CALL function:
1. Press CALL. The radio displays the last called address.
2. Press the UP/DOWN keys until you reach GL ALLCALL.
3. Press PAGE if you want to add a message to the call. See page 2-38 for details.
4. Press SEND or ENTER to start the call.
The call now proceeds as for call initiated by pressing the ESC key.
To send selective AllCall:
1. Press CALL. The radio displays the last called address.
2. Press MORE once.
3. Press MULT to display the first page of special calls.
4. Press ALL.
5. Press SEL.