User's Guide

General Radio Operation
This chapter explains the general operations of your radio.
5.1
Selecting a Zone
When and where to use: A zone is a group of channels.
Procedure:
• Select a zone using the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch:
a. Move the preprogrammed Zone (3-Position A/B/C) switch to the position of the required
zone.
If the zone number entered is unprogrammed, the display shows INVALID. Repeat this step.
5.2
Selecting a Radio Channel
When and where to use: A channel is a group of radio characteristics, such as transmit/receive
frequency pairs.
Procedure:
• Select a channel using the preprogrammed 16–Position Select Knob to the desired channel.
a. Rotate the preprogrammed 16–Position Select Knob to the desired channel.
5.3
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call
Once you have selected the required channel and/or zone, you can proceed to receive and respond to
calls.
The radio shows different indicators based on the system the radio is configured.
• The LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting.
• In conventional mode, the LED lights up solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission.
• In trunking mode, there is no LED indication when the radio receives a transmission.
• If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LED blinks yellow.
5.3.1
Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call
When and where to use: When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen) the radio
displays the following depending on the system your radio is configured to:
• For ASTRO Conventional system, the LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows the talkgroup
alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.
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