User's Guide

Chapter 5
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. Do one of the following to select a radio
channel. You can use these options interchangeably depending on your preference and the
programmed functions.
Procedure:
• Select a zone using the radio menu Zone:
a. or to Zone and press the Menu Select button directly below Zone.
b. or to the required zone, or use the keypad to enter the zone number.
c. Press or the PTT button to confirm the selected zone number.
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. Do one of the following to select a radio channel. You can use the options
interchangeably depending on your preference and the programmed functions.
Procedure:
• Select a channel using the MFK:
a. If channel is set as the primary mode, turn the MFK until the display shows the desired
channel.
If channel is not set as the primary mode, press the MFK once and repeat this step.
• Select a channel using the radio menu Chan :
a. or to Chan .
b. Press the Menu Select button directly below Chan .
c. or to the required channel.
d. Press the Menu Select button directly below Sel to confirm the selected 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.
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