User's Guide
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
- Contacts
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Call Alert Paging
- Emergency Operation
- Automatic Registration Service (ARS)
- Text Messaging Service (TMS)
- Accessing the TMS Features
- Composing and Sending a New Text Message
- Sending a Quick Text Message
- Using the Priority Status and Request Reply Features
- Appending a Priority Status to a Text Message
- Removing a Priority Status from a Text Message
- Appending a Request Reply to a Text Message
- Removing a Request Reply from a Text Message
- Appending a Priority Status and a Reply Request to a Text Message
- Removing a Priority Status and a Reply Request from a Text Message
- Managing Text Messages
- Managing Sent Text Messages
- Secure Operations
- Security
- The Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Understanding the GPS Feature
- Enhancing GPS Performance
- Using the Outdoor Location Feature (Using GPS)
- Accessing the Outdoor Location Feature
- Saving a Waypoint
- Viewing a Saved Waypoint
- Editing the Alias of a Waypoint
- Editing the Coordinates of a Waypoint
- Deleting a Single Saved Waypoint
- Deleting All Saved Waypoints
- Measuring the Distance and Bearing from a Saved Waypoint
- Using the Location Feature While in Emergency Mode
- Trunking System Controls
- Ignition Switch Options
- Utilities
- Viewing the Recent Calls List
- Selecting the Power Level
- Selecting a Radio Profile
- Toggling the Day or Night Display Mode
- Selecting the Stealth Mode
- Turning Keypad Tones On or Off
- 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)
- Accessing the General Radio Information
- Using the Directional Buttons
- Using the Siren Control Keyapad
- Using the Manual Siren Button for Manual Siren Tone
- Using the Manual Siren Button as Siren Types Selector
- Using the Public Address Button
- Using the Response Selector
- Using External Alarms (Horn and Lights)
- Using the Gun Lock
- Using the Voice Announcement
- Using the Action Consolidation Mode
- Helpful Tips
- Accessories
- Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Glossary
- Commercial Warranty
- Notes
General Radio Operation
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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 LED lights up solid red while the radio is transmitting, and
solid yellow when the radio is receiving a transmission
(conventional mode only). There is no LED indication when the
radio receives a transmission in trunking mode.
If the radio is receiving a secure transmission, the LED blinks
yellow.
Receiving and Responding to a Talkgroup Call
To receive a call from a group of users, your radio must be
configured as part of that talkgroup.
Procedure:
When you receive a talkgroup call (while on the Home screen),
depending on how your radio is preprogrammed:
1 ASTRO Conventional Only:
The LED lights up solid yellow. The display shows the
talkgroup alias or ID, and the caller alias or ID.
OR
Trunking Only:
The display shows the caller alias or ID.
2 Hold the microphone vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm)
from your mouth.
3 Press the PTT button to respond to the call. The LED lights
up solid red.
4 Release the PTT button to listen.
See Making a Talkgroup Call on page 33 for details on making
a Talkgroup Call.
Red LED
Yellow LED
Green LED
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