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silent operation when the site controller
broadcasts the Emergency Alert.
Press the orange Emergency button.
Upon transmitting the Emergency Alert to the site
controller, the radio’s display shows the
Emergency icon, the Group contact used for the
Emergency Alert, and TX Alarm.
Once the Emergency Alert is successfully sent and is
being broadcast for other radios to hear, a positive
indicator tone sounds and the radio’s display shows
Alarm Sent. If the Emergency Alert is unsuccessful,
a negative indicator tone sounds and the radio
displays Alarm Failed.
Exiting Emergency Mode
Note:
If the Emergency call ends due to the
expiration of the Emergency Hang Time, but
the emergency condition is not over, press the
Emergency button again to restart the
process.
If you initiate an Emergency Alert by pressing the
programmed Emergency
button, your radio
automatically exits Emergency mode after receiving a
response from the Connect Plus system.
If you initiate an Emergency call by pressing the
programmed Emergency button, your radio will be
assigned a channel automatically when one becomes
available. Once your radio has transmitted a
message indicating the emergency, you cannot
cancel your Emergency call. However, if you pressed
the button by accident or the emergency no longer
exists, you may wish to say this over the assigned
channel. When you release the PTT button, the
Emergency call is discontinued after the Emergency
Call Hang Time expires.
If your radio was configured for Emergency with Voice
to Follow, use the “hot mic” period to explain your
error, then press and release the PTT button to
discontinue the transmission. The Emergency call is
discontinued after the Emergency Call Hang Time
expires.
Text Message Features
Your radio is able to receive data, for example a text
message, from another radio or a text message
application.
Advanced Features in Connect Plus Mode
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