User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Declaration of Conformity
- Important Safety Information
- Software Version
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Documentation Copyrights
- Disclaimer
- Getting Started
- Preparing Your Radio for Use
- Identifying Radio Controls
- Identifying Status Indicators
- General Radio Operation
- Advanced Features
- Advanced Call Features
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Call Alert Paging
- Emergency Operation
- Secure Operations
- Trunking System Controls
- Utilities
- Using the Flip Display
- Selecting a Zone Bank
- Selecting the Power Level
- Controlling the Display Backlight
- Turning Voice Mute On or Off
- Using the Time-Out Timer
- Using the Conventional Squelch Operation Features
- Using the PL Defeat Feature
- Using the Digital PTT ID Feature
- Using the Smart PTT Feature (Conventional Only)
- Voice Announcement
- Helpful Tips
- Accessories
- Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Glossary
- Commercial Warranty
- Notes
General Radio Operation
English
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General Radio Operation
Once you understand how your APX 7000 Portable is
configured, you are ready to use your radio.
Use this navigation guide to familiarize yourself with the basic
Call features:
Selecting a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
Selecting a Radio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 18
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call . . . . . . . . . page 18
Making a Radio Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
Repeater or Direct Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
Monitoring Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22
Selecting a Zone
A zone is a group of channels.
Use the following procedure to select a zone.
Note: Your radio must be preprogrammed to allow you to use
this feature.
Procedure:
1 Move the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch
to the position of the required zone.
2 Press the PTT button to transmit on the displayed zone
channel.
3-Position
A/B/C Switch