User's Manual

Section 2A: Making and Answering Calls 60
Making Calls
Making and Answering Direct Talk Calls
Direct Talk allows for two-way radio communication “off the
network” between two or more phones equipped with this
capability. This feature is very useful in areas without
network coverage.
You can make -
䢇 Code calls – two-way radio calls conducted off the network
and using open channels and codes.
䢇 Private calls – two-way radio calls conducted off the
network and using the wireless phone numbers of the
participants.
Code calls require that both parties be on the same channel
and code and have their phones set to Direct Talk. Phones
used in Direct Talk mode should be a minimum of 6 feet apart
to maximize performance and improve transmission range.
See “Code Direct Talk Calls” on page 62 for more information.
The following features are not be available while in Direct
Talk mode:
䢇 On-network phone calls.
䢇 On-network Walkie-Talkie, Group Walkie-Talkie, and
Talkgroup calls.
䢇 Sprint Data Services.
䢇 Sending and receiving messages.
䢇 Calendar.
Note:
You can only make code calls to users located within your
range. This varies according to terrain, man-made structures,
and atmospheric conditions.
Direct Talk is not compatible with older Family Radio Services
products.