User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Declaration of Conformity
- Notes
- Important Safety Information
- Software Version
- Computer Software Copyrights
- Getting Started
- Identifying Radio Controls
- Identifying Status Indicators
- Receiving and Making Calls
- Advanced Features
- Radio Check
- Remote Monitor
- Scan Lists
- Scan
- Contacts Settings
- Call Indicator Settings
- Call Log Features
- Call Alert Operation
- Emergency Operation
- Text Messaging Features
- Privacy
- IP Site Connect
- Security
- Lone Worker
- Utilities
- Setting the Squelch Level
- Setting the Power Level
- Turning the Option Board Feature(s) On or Off
- Turning the Voice Operating Transmission (VOX) Feature On or Off
- Turning the Public Address System On or Off
- Turning the External Public Address System On or Off
- Controlling the Display Backlight
- Turning Horns/Lights On or Off
- Turning the Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off
- Setting the Tone Alert Volume Offset Level
- Turning the Talk Permit Tone On or Off
- Turning the LED Indicators On or Off
- Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off
- Accessing General Radio Information
- Keypad Microphone Features
- Using the Keypad
- Additional Advanced Features
- Selecting a Zone by Alias Search
- Initiating a Radio Check by Manual Dial
- Initiating Remote Monitor by Manual Dial
- Making a Private Call by Manual Dial
- Making a Group, Private or All Call with the Programmable Number Key
- Making a Group, Private, Phone or All Call by Alias Search
- Viewing an Entry in the Scan List by Alias Search
- Editing the Scan List by Alias Search
- Storing an Alias or ID from the Missed Call List
- Making a Call Alert by Manual Dial
- Text Messaging
- Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF)
- Security
- Password Lock Features
- Accessories
- Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range
- Limited Warranty
- Notes

Receiving and Making Calls
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Making a Radio Call
You can select a channel, subscriber alias or ID, or group alias
or ID by using:
• The Channel Rocker
• Scroll Up/Down buttons
• Volume/Channel Knob
• A programmed One Touch Access button
• The programmed number keys – This method is for Group,
Private and All Calls only and is used with the keypad
microphone (see Making a Group, Private or All Call with
the Programmable Number Key on page 83).
• The Contacts list (see Contacts Settings on page 37)
• Manual Dial (via Contacts) – This method is for Private Calls
only and is dialed using a keypad microphone (see Making a
Private Call by Manual Dial on page 82)
NOTE: Your radio must have the Privacy feature enabled on
the channel to send a privacy-enabled transmission.
Only target radios with the same Privacy Key as your
radio will be able to unscramble the transmission.
See Privacy on page 62 for more information.
Making a Call with the Channel RockerScroll Up/
Down Button
Making a Group Call
To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be
configured as part of that group.
Procedure:
1 Press the Channel Rockerf or h to select the channel
with the active group alias or ID.
2 Press the PTT button to make the call. The green LED lights
up. The display shows the group alias or ID, and the Group
Call icon.
3 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish (if enabled) and speak
clearly into the microphone.
OR
Wait for the PTT Sidetone to finish (if enabled) and
speak clearly into the microphone.