User's Manual

RADIO OVERVIEW
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Alert Tone Indications
Your radio generates a number of audible tones to
indicate radio operating conditions:
¥ Low Battery Ð A low-battery condition is indi-
cated by a high-pitched, cricket-like Òchirp-chirpÓ
when the PTT switch is released following a
transmission.
¥ Successful Power-Up Ð A short, medium-pitched
tone when the radio is Þrst turned on indicates
that the radio has passed its power-up self test
and is ready for use.
¥ Unsuccessful Power-Up Ð A short, low-pitched
tone when the radio is Þrst turned on indicates
that the radio has failed its power-up self test
and is not ready for use. Contact your service
representative for service.
¥ Transmit on Receive-Only Mode Ð If you press
the PTT switch while tuned to a Òreceive-onlyÓ
mode, you will hear a continuous, low-pitched
alert tone, indicating that no transmission is pos-
sible on this mode. This tone will continue until
the PTT switch is released.
¥ Transmit Inhibit on Busy Mode Ð If you press the
PTT switch while the mode is busy, you will hear
a continuous, low-pitched alert tone, indicating
that no transmission is possible on this mode.
This tone will continue until the PTT switch is
released.
¥ Transmit Inhibit on Flat Battery Ð If you press the
PTT while the battery is ßat, you will hear a con-
tinuous, low pitched alert tone, indicating that
transmission is impossible.
¥ Invalid Mode Ð A continuous, low-pitched tone is
heard when an invalid or unprogrammed opera-
tion is attempted on the radio.
J
Direct
Indicates whether you are talking directly to
another radio (talkaround), or through a
repeater;
ON = DIRECT
OFF = REPEATER.
K
Programming/Viewing Mode
Indicates when the radio is in the programming
or viewing mode;
ON = IN VIEWING MODE
BLINKING = IN PROGRAMMING MODE.
M
Signal Quality Indicator
Shows the radio signal quality. Five bars
indicates the best signal (Smart Zone Only).
P
Battery Level Indicator
Shows the remaining charge in your battery,
based on how many bars are displayed.
Flashing, indicates ßat battery.
Symbol Name and Description
ATS2500
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