User's Manual Part 1

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English
GETTING STARTED
SENDING A CONVENTIONAL CALL
Note: In the United States, FCC regulations
require you to monitor the conventional
channels before sending a call. The
monitor feature (see page 25) can be
accessed through one of your
programmable buttons.
To send a conventional call:
RECEIVING A TRUNKED OR
CONVENTIONAL CALL
1 Hold the microphone in a vertical position
at a distance of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5
to 5 cm) from your mouth.
2 Press the PTT button and speak clearly
into the microphone. The red LED indica-
tor lights steady while the call is being
sent.
3 Release the PTT button to listen.
1 Turn your radio on.
2 Adjust your radio’s volume (see page 29).
3 v or w to select the desired trunked
or conventional zone, then y or z
until you see the desired preprogrammed
talkgroup or conventional channel on the
display.
• Make sure the PTT button is released.
4 Listen for voice activity. The red LED indi-
cator flashes when your radio is receiv-
ing.
Note: In PassPort mode, the Mobile
Identity Number (XXXX) of the
calling radio appears on the display
if enabled.
XXXX
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