User's Manual

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Using the Pathmaker Radio
The Pathmaker radios can be set to function as a general User, Commander, Relay and
Bridge device, depending on a given scenario.
User – The User function is the most common. No special setup is required other than
selecting a channel and pressing the PTT switch for voice communications in the
Broadcast, Group, or Private modes. Text messaging is also performed in this mode of
operation. To send a text message, from the Main Screen, press the left function key
and then select New to enter the desired text.
Commander – The radio designated as a Commander has voice priority of all other
radios in a network. No matter what other voice communication is taking place
(Broadcast, Group, or Private) the Commander’s message takes priority.
To set a radio as a Commander, from the Main Screen select Settings > Technician >
Commander ON.
Relay – Any radio can automatically serve as a relay device without user intervention.
However, in some scenarios, it may be beneficial to designate an unattended radio as a
relay to connect other members of a network who are otherwise out of range. In this
mode, the radio keyboard is locked, the display and LED are dimmed and the volume is
muted.
To set a radio as a relay station, from the Main Screen select Settings > Technician >
Drop Down > ON.
Main Screen
INCOMING AND OUTGOING CALLS
Incoming calls are displayed on the Main screen as follows:
Incoming Broadcast Call On Main Screen
Incoming Private Call On Main Screen