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For your safety Before using your radio, please read the following important safety and compliance information. Safety warnings used in this guide Within this guide, the following conventions are used to alert you to important safety information: Warning: There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Caution: There is the risk of minor or moderate injury to people. Caution: “Caution” is used without the safety alert symbol when there is a risk of equipment damage or malfunction.
It is also important that you: ■ Do not remove the RF exposure label from the radio. ■ Ensure this RF exposure information accompanies the radio when it is transferred to other users. ■ Do not use the radio if you do not adhere to the guidelines on controlling your exposure to RF. Controlling your exposure to RF energy This radio emits RF energy or radio waves primarily when calls are made. RF is a form of electromagnetic energy (as is sunlight), and there are recommended levels of maximum RF exposure.
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards This two-way radio complies with these RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: ■ United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1091 ■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 ■ Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.
Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe In the European Union, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated by Directive 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive. The requirements of this directive include protection of health and safety of users, as well as electromagnetic compatibility. Intended use This product is an FM radio transceiver.
Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles In the European Community, radio equipment fitted to automotive vehicles is regulated by Directive 72/245/EEC, as amended by 95/54/EC. The requirements of this directive cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or electronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles.
AS/NZS 4365 requirements Products designed to operate at a frequency of 476MHz have been approved for operation in the UHF Citizens Band Radio Service which is licensed in Australia by the ACMA Radiocommunications (Citizens Band Radio Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by the MED General User Radio Licence for Citizens Band Radio. Operation is subject to conditions contained within those licences. Repeaters operate by receiving a transmission on one channel and re-transmitting it on another.
Safe radio operation Warning: Observe the following safe operating practices: ■ Switch the radio off at filling stations or near flammable liquids or gases. ■ Switch the radio off in the vicinity of explosive devices and blasting zones. ■ Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your country or state. Please check the regulations in your area.
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Your radio’s settings Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings.
Navigating your radio’s menus Some of the menus shown below may not be available for your radio.
Contents About this guide ......................................................................................... 6 For your safety ............................................................................. 7 Safety warnings used in this guide .............................................................. 7 Radio frequency exposure information ........................................................ 7 Controlling your exposure to RF energy .......................................................
Operating in conventional mode ..............................................41 Selecting a zone ....................................................................................... 41 Selecting a channel ................................................................................... 43 Selecting a group ..................................................................................... 45 Checking that a channel is clear ................................................................
Getting started This section provides a brief description of your radio’s controls and indicators and explains how to use the radio’s menus.
press-to-talk (PTT) key microphone display radio status LEDs green red amber speaker on/off key volume control Channel Menu 12 microphone socket function keys 1 to 4 left selection key Symbol Name scroll keys main menu right selection key Function PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to listen Volume control Rotate to change the speaker volume On/off key Turn the radio on or off with a long press Left selection key Action determined by the text above the left selection key, or dele
About the keypad microphone Your radio may have a keypad microphone installed. The keypad microphone has a PTT key as well as twelve alphanumeric keys, two scroll keys, and left and right selection keys. The PTT key and the scroll and selection keys work in the same way as those on the control head (see “About the radio controls” on page 19). The alphanumeric keys are used to enter letters and numbers.
on/off key status LEDs microphone function key 1 function key 2 function key 3 PTT key (press-to-talk) left selection key volume up volume down Channe11l 12 Zone Talkgr display Menu right selection key scroll keys function keys 4 to 6 alphanumeric keys Symbol Name Function PTT key Press and hold to transmit and release to listen Volume up Press to increase the speaker volume Volume down Press to decrease the speaker volume On/off key Press to turn the radio on or off Left selection key Acti
Understanding the radio display The messages and symbols you see on your radio display depend on the mode in which your radio is operating and the way it is programmed. The following diagram shows a typical display and explains some of the information that may be available. symbols The symbols along the top of the display show which functions are active. Channel 12 Zone C Zones Menu left selection key text right selection key text This text shows the current function of the left selection key.
Radio display symbols These are some of the symbols you may see on you radio display: Symbol Meaning Received signal strength indicator (RSSI): the more bars, the stronger the signal being received by your radio Transmit: your radio is transmitting Low-power transmit: your radio is transmitting on low power Silent operation: your radio’s audible tones have been turned off External alert: external alert is active Call queuing: call queuing is active Queued call: there are calls in the call queue Conventional
Understanding the radio indicators The status LED indicators and the radio’s audible tones— together with the radio display—all combine to give you information about the state of your radio. The most common way the indicators work is described in the following sections. Note: The way these indicators behave may be affected by the way your radio is programmed.
Audible tones Note: If quiet or silent mode has been turned on, you will not hear any audible tones. For a description of other tones you may hear, see “Describing the radio’s audible tones” on page 91.
Navigating your radio’s menus Your radio has a number of menus available, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available will depend on the way your radio is programmed. Using the Main menu Whenever Menu appears above the right selection key , you are able to open the Main menu by pressing . Use the scroll keys or to move through the list of menus. When the menu you want is highlighted, press Select to open the menu you have chosen.
Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for channel scroll. If this is the case, press the scroll key to immediately begin scrolling through your list of channels. Using the left selection key Quick Access menu Your radio may be programmed so that your left selection key acts Channel 9Menu as a shortcut to another frequently Channels used menu. If this menu has been programmed, the text for left selection key corresponds to the menu.
Viewing your radio’s function key settings Your radio’s four function keys can have programmed functions assigned to each key. Some keys may have a function associated with both a short key press and a long key press. To check the functions assigned to your radio’s function keys, you can use the Main menu. 1 Select Menu>Radio settings> Radio info Key settings Radio info>Key settings. Version info Back Select 2 In the Key Settings menu, scroll Key settings key 12 through the list of function keys.
Sharing a multi-head radio with other users Your radio may be installed with multiple control heads, so you can share the radio with other users. Elements of the user interface (such as display content, internal speaker audio, and LEDs) are duplicated on all control heads. When sharing the radio with other users: ■ wait until other users have finished before using the radio.
Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio.
If you do not know your PIN or you receive a wrong PIN message, consult your radio provider or administrator. Wrong PIN, try again Adjusting the speaker volume The volume control also changes the volume level of the radio’s audible indicators. Note: Your radio may be programmed with a minimum volume level. Standard control head Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
■ ■ a short key press turns backlighting on momentarily, and a long key press turns backlighting on, and it remains on until there is a further long key press. Turning backlighting on and off by using a function key The function key programmed for Backlighting turns backlighting on and off. When backlighting is turned on, it remains on until the function key is pressed again.
1 Select Menu>Radio settings> Display settings>Backlight level. Display settings Backlight level Backlighting 2 Back 2 In the Backlight Level menu, choose either High, Medium or Low. 3 Press Select. Select Backlight level Medium High 2 Back Select Changing the contrast of the radio display If the radio’s display is too dark or too light, you may be able to adjust the contrast by using the Contrast Adjust menu.
About GPS information Your radio may be connected to a GPS (global positioning system) receiver, and programmed (see the note below) so you can view GPS information such as latitude and longitude, true course, speed, and coordinated universal time. Your radio may also be programmed to display UTM (universal transverse mercator) information such as the UTM zone, and northing and easting coordinates. Note: GPS information on the radio display is not a standard feature.
Viewing GPS information To view GPS information, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, or ■ use the Main menu. Viewing GPS information by using a programmed function key 1 Press the function key programmed for GPS display. tracking GPS information is now shown in GPS info Lat: S 25°28'30" the display. Long: E 119°38'36" Exit 2 Use the scroll keys or to view more GPS information. 3 Press Exit to exit the GPS display. Viewing GPS information by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>GPS info.
About the lone worker feature The ‘lone worker’ emergency feature is designed for people who work alone in potentially hazardous environments. Your radio may be programmed so that lone worker monitoring is active as soon as your radio is turned on, or you may be able to turn lone worker on and off. While lone worker is active, the radio expects a response from you at regular intervals, and usually prompts you with a warning beep. Typically, this happens every hour.
Lone worker operation Lone worker monitoring is made up of three stages. The way the radio behaves and the duration of each stage depends on how the radio is programmed. See “Lone worker messages and indicators” on page 38. ■ Stage 1: Lone worker is activated and the user activity timer begins to count down. This timer is typically set for 60 minutes, but may be programmed for as long as 5 hours. ■ Stage 2: The user activity time expires and the user response timer begins to count down.
Radio behaviour Channel 1Menu Explanation Lone worker is active and the user activity timer is counting down. user activity timer symbol The radio sounds a low-pitched beep. Loneworker awaiting There has been no user activity and the user activity time has expired. The user response timer is counting down. user response timer symbol The radio sounds a long, low-pitched beep. There has been no user activity and the user response time has expired.
Activating lone worker To turn the lone worker feature on and off: ■ Press the assigned function key. The message Loneworker activated (or Loneworker deactivated) appears in the display. Note: Your radio may be programmed so that lone worker is active as soon as your radio is turned on. Responding to a lone worker prompt When the lone worker user activity timer expires, the message Loneworker awaiting appears on the display and you hear a low-pitched beep.
Operating in conventional mode The following topics are covered in this section: ■ selecting a zone ■ selecting a channel ■ selecting a group ■ checking that a channel is clear ■ communicating directly with other radios ■ making a call ■ making a local call ■ making a call using your address book ■ making an emergency call ■ receiving a call Selecting a zone A zone is a collection of channels and groups. When you select a zone, only the channels and groups assigned to that zone are available.
3 Press Select. The zone indication may be programmed to appear either below the channel information or beside the RSSI symbol. Channel 9 Zone 3 Menu Selecting a zone by using your Quick Access menu Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for zone scroll. If this is the case, press the scroll key to immediately begin scrolling through your list of zones. 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Zones menu.
Selecting a channel To select a channel you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your quick access menu. Selecting a channel by using a programmed function key Press the function key programmed for preset channel. The programmed channel is now shown in the display. Channel 9Menu Selecting a channel by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Channels.
Selecting a channel by using your Quick Access menu Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for channel scroll. If this is the case, press the scroll key to immediately begin scrolling through your list of channels. 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Channels menu. Alternatively, the left selection key may be programmed as your Channel 8Menu Quick Access menu. In this case, Channels press the left selection key to access the Channels menu.
Selecting a group A group is a collection of channels that are grouped together for either scanning or voting. In the Channels menu, the group is shown as being a single channel item, e.g. “Scan1”. To select a group you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your quick access menu. Selecting a group by using a programmed function key Press a function key programmed for group scanning.
Selecting a group by using your Quick Access menu Note: Your scroll keys may be programmed for channel scroll. If this is the case, press the scroll key to immediately begin scrolling through your list of channels and groups. 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Channels menu. Alternatively, the left selection key may be programmed as your Channel 8Menu Quick Access menu. In this case, Channels press the left selection key to access the Channels menu.
Checking that a channel is clear You or your user group may be segregated from other user groups by special signalling. If an incoming call carries the special signalling tones specific to you or your user group, your radio’s signalling mute opens and you can hear the call. These tones may not be audible. The monitor function may allow you to override any special signalling on a channel, so that you can check that the channel is clear before you make a call.
Activating monitor by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Radio settings> Functions Monitor Functions>Monitor. Public address Back 2 In the Monitor menu, choose On. 3 Press Select. Select Monitor Off 2 On Back Select While monitor is on, the green LED flashes slowly and the Channel 9Menu monitor symbol appears in the display. Note: Your radio may be programmed so that monitor turns off automatically after a short time.
Communicating directly with other radios You can bypass the radio repeater and communicate directly with another radio. This feature is known as repeater talkaround. You can do this, for example, when you are out of range of the repeater, or if the repeater is busy or stops working. While repeater talkaround is active, all transmissions are made on the receive frequency of the channel you are on.
Activating repeater talkaround by using the Main menu 1 Change to the required channel. 2 Select Menu>Radio settings> Functions>Talkaround. 3 In the Talkaround menu, Talkaround Off 2 choose On. On Back Select 4 Press Select. The message Talkaround Talkaround activated appears. The repeater activated talkaround symbol appears if you navigate to the default display. 5 Proceed with your call.
Making a call 1 Select the required channel or scan group. 2 Check that the channel is clear. If the green LED is glowing, the channel is busy and you may not be able to transmit. 3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift the microphone off the microphone clip. 4 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your mouth. 5 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit. 6 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTT key when you have finished talking. While you are transmitting, the Calling..
Making a local call Each channel on your radio may have one or more local calls programmed. To make a local call you may be able to either: ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your Quick Access menu. Making a local call by using the Main menu 1 Select the required channel. 2 Select Menu>Local calls. Main menu Local calls Address book Back Select 3 In the Local Calls menu, scroll Local calls 22 through the list of local calls until Car Dispatcher the call you want appears. Back 4 Press Send.
Making a local call by using your Quick Access menu 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Channel Local Calls menu. 3 Scroll through the list of local calls until the call you want appears. 4 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display. 9Menu Local calls Car 2 2 Dispatcher Back Send Calling...
Making a call using your address book Your Address Book menu has a programmed list of calls, which can be made from any channel or zone. Address-book calls may also be used to send status information, such as “at lunch” or “on site”. To make a call using your address book, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your Quick Access menu. Making an address-book call by using a function key Press the function key programmed for Address Book Call.
3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display. Calling... Base Clear Making an address-book call by using your Quick Access menu 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Channel 9Menu Address Book menu. 2 Scroll through the list of calls until the call you want appears. Address book Region 2 2 Base Back 3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit symbol appears in the display.
Making an emergency call You may be able to activate emergency mode by using a programmed function key. Note: The emergency function key may be programmed for either a short key press or long key press. 1 Press the function key programmed for Emergency Mode and an emergency call is sent to your dispatcher, or some other predetermined location. While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher can hear any activity near the radio.
Operating in MPT trunked mode Note: Your radio must have trunking functionality programmed before it can operate in MPT trunked mode.
Using a function key to change operating mode Press the function key programmed to change modes and the radio shows the programmed default display for either conventional or MPT trunked mode. Using the Main menu to change operating mode 1 Select Menu>Change mode. Main menu GPS info2 Change mode Back 2 In the Change Mode menu, select either Conventional or MPT. Select Change mode Conventional 2 MPT Back Select 3 Press Select. 4 Press Yes when you are prompted to confirm your selection.
Checking that your network is available Check that the amber LED is glowing and the network symbol appears in the display. The amber LED glows and the network symbol is shown whenever your radio has access to the MPT trunked network. If the amber LED and the network symbol are flashing, your radio is attempting to access the MPT trunked network. If these indicators remain flashing, your radio may be out of the network coverage area.
4 Check that the amber LED is glowing and the network symbol appears in the display. If the amber LED and network symbol keep flashing, you may be out of the coverage area of this network. Dialling a new network Note: This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. 1 Dial *700# to display the name of the current trunked network. 2 Dial *70n# to change to a new network, where n is the number of the new network.
Making a preset call The preset calls programmed for your radio may be to other radios, to PABX extensions or to PSTN numbers. To make a preset call from your radio, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, ■ use your Quick Access menu, or ■ dial the preset call using the alphanumeric keys. Using a function key to make a preset call Press the function key programmed to make the preset call you want. The call details appear in the display. 234 Calling...
Using your Quick Access menu to make a preset call 1 Press the left selection key or one of the scroll keys or to enter the Preset Calls menu. 2 Scroll through the list of names Preset calls Car 12 until the you want appears. Car 2 Back 3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear. Send Calling... Car 2 234 Clear Dialling a preset call Note: This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys.
About talkgroups and scan groups A trunked radio system may consist of a many fleets of radios, each with a number of talkgroups and scan groups. A talkgroup consists of radio users either within the same fleet, or across multiple fleets. A scan group is a group of talkgroups. When your radio belongs to a talkgroup or scan group, it is said to be “subscribed”, and you receive all calls directed to that group of users.
Making a talkgroup call To make a talkgroup call, you may be able to either: ■ use the Main menu, or ■ dial the talkgroup call using the alphanumeric keys. Using the Main menu to make a talkgroup call 1 Select Menu>Call groups. Main menu Call groups GPS info Back Select 2 In the Call Groups menu, scroll Call groups 9912 through the list of talkgroups 992 Back Send until the talkgroup you want appears. Note: Scan groups do not appear in this list, as it is not possible to call a scan group.
Dialling a talkgroup call Note: This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. The way you dial talkgroup calls depends on the dialling scheme your network uses. See “Dialling calls in MPT trunked mode” on page 83 for more information on different ways to dial talkgroup calls. 1 Dial g, where g is the number 234 associated with the talkgroup. 992 Clear Send 2 Press Send or the or PTT key. The call details appear in the display.
Changing group membership There are two methods of changing your membership of talkgroups or scan groups. You may be able to either: ■ use you Quick Access menu to join a single talkgroup or scan group, or ■ use the Main menu to change your membership of multiple groups. Selecting a new group using your Quick Access menu You may be able to use your Quick Access menu to select a new talkgroup or scan group. Selecting a new group means that the previously selected group is automatically deselected.
Changing group membership using the Main menu Your radio may be programmed with permanent or userselectable talkgroups and scan groups. If any talkgroup or scan group is user-selectable, you can choose to unsubscribe from that group or subscribe to it. To change your group membership: 1 Select Menu>Group Group select Edit groups select>Edit groups. Subscribe all Back Select 2 In the Groups menu, scroll Groups 992 + through the list of groups.
Subscribing or unsubscribing to all groups To either subscribe or unsubscribe to all user-selectable talkgroups and scan groups: 1 Select Menu>Group Group select Subscribe all select>Subscribe all. Unsubscribe all Back Select The message Subscribed to all 234 Talkgroup groups briefly appears in the All display, and your display may Menu now show that you are subscribed to all programmed groups. 2 Select Menu>Group Group select Unsubscribe all select>Unsubscribe all.
Making an emergency call In an emergency you may be able to summon help by sending an emergency call. On most networks, an emergency call takes precedence over other call types, and existing calls are cleared down so that the emergency call can proceed. To make an emergency call from your radio, you may be able to either: ■ make a preset emergency call, ■ dial the emergency call using the alphanumeric keys. After making the call, your radio may be programmed to enter emergency mode.
Dialling an emergency call Note: This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. 1 Dial *9. 234 or PTT key. 2 Press Send or the *9 Send An emergency call is now sent to Clear the emergency location that has been programmed for your radio. Note: If you wish to send an emergency call to another radio, you may be able to dial *9*n then press the or PTT key. In this case, n is the radio unit number you wish to send the emergency call to and may be a two- or three-digit number.
Dialling a PABX number Note: This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. 1 Dial n, where n is the PABX 234 extension you wish to call. 8789 Clear Send 2 Press Send or the or PTT key. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear. GO 234 Calling... 8789 Clear Dialling a PSTN number Note: This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. 1 Dial 0n, where n is the PSTN 234 number you wish to call.
Receiving a call When you receive a call, your radio 234 Incoming call displays the caller’s identity and Car 2 responds in one of two ways, Decline Answer depending on the way it was programmed and the way your network operates. ■ On-air call setup: The radio gives a ring and automatically accepts the call. The symbol appears in the display. Full off-air call setup (FOACSU): When a call is received, the radio rings like a telephone. To accept the call, press Answer.
Transmit timer Your radio may have a transmit timer that limits the amount of time you can transmit continuously. When the transmit timer is about to Transmit timeout expire, the message Transmit imminent timeout imminent appears in the display, the red LED flashes and the radio gives three beeps. If the transmit timer expires, the call clears down. Call time limit In MPT trunked mode, the length of your call may be limited by the network or by your radio.
Re-establishing a call The last number recall, unanswered call and callback functions allow you to re-establish calls using the PTT key. Last number recall When an outgoing call has ended, the message Last call to and the called unit’s identity may appear on the display. To make a call to that person again, briefly press the PTT key. Unanswered call When an incoming call is missed, the message Missed call and the caller’s identity may appear in the display. To return the call, briefly press the PTT key.
Checking missed calls If you have missed an incoming call, it may be stored in the call queue, so that you can return the call later. Information about the last missed call is shown in the display and the queued call symbol appears. In the example below, the last call received was a status message from Car1. This call is the first of three calls stored in the call queue.
Changing your call queuing setting Your radio may be programmed so that you are able to change call queuing to “unanswered”. Unanswered call queuing means that all status and text messages are immediately queued. Incoming voice calls are only queued if they are unanswered. An unanswered call is one that is ended by the radio making the call before the radio receiving the call has responded in any way. If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you may be able to change your call queuing setting using the keypad.
About status messages A status message is sent to another party to indicate your current activity or location, such as “en route” or “at lunch”. If the radio receiving your message has been programmed with the same status messages, it will decode and display your message. If you receive a status message, the message is automatically queued, since a response is not expected. Selecting a status message 1 Select Main>Send>Status.
3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display. While the call is being setup, you can cancel the call by pressing Clear. 234 Calling... *02*Car 2 Clear Dialling a status message Note: This feature is only available for radios with alphanumeric keys. The status messages programmed for your radio can be dialled if you know the number associated with the status message.
About text messages Your radio may be programmed so that you can send text messages. There are three options for creating text messages: ■ selecting a preset text message, ■ editing a preset text message, or ■ creating a new text message. Note: To either edit or enter a text message, your radio must have alphanumeric keys. Using the alphanumeric keys to enter text When the alphanumeric keys are used to enter a text message, they have special functions.
Selecting a preset text message 1 Select Menu>Send> Text message message Text message>Preset message. Preset New message Back In the Preset Message menu, a short label representing each message is displayed. 2 Scroll through the list of preset Preset message for lunch 2 message labels until the one you Out Returning base want appears. Back 3 Select Edit, and the complete Returning to base text message you have chosen is Clear now displayed.
Creating a new text message 1 Select Menu>Send> Text message Preset message 2 Text message>New message. New message Back The last text message you sent may be displayed. Select 2 In the New Message menu, Meet you on site at 1300 modify the last text message you Clear Options sent, or enter the new text message using the alphanumeric keys. The message can be up to 100 characters long. Sending a text message 1 When you have chosen or entered a message, press Options and the Send To menu opens.
Calls to conventional channels or groups You may be able to dial conventional channels or groups, using 101 to 110. The channels or groups called using these numbers are programmed for your radio. To call a conventional channel or group: 1 Dial the number for the channel or group you wish to call. 2 Press Send or the or PTT key. Your radio switches to the conventional channel programmed for that number.
Dialling calls in MPT trunked mode If your radio has alphanumeric keys, you can make dialled calls from your radio. The numbers you dial and dialling features available depend on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates. Contact your radio provider for further assistance.
MPT 1343 dialled calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and groups of radios and gives an example of each type of call. Note: In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key.
Nokia ANN fleet calls If your MPT trunked network uses Nokia ANN dialling, the numbers you dial depend on your fleet size. Fleets are defined as either large, small or mini. Your radio’s unique number on the network consists of: ■ a lead number 7, 8 or 9, depending on the fleet size, ■ a zero-, one-, two- or three-digit prefix, ■ a one- or two-digit fleet number, and ■ a two- or three-digit radio unit number. Note: See your radio provider or network administrator for Nokia ANN call details.
Nokia ANN dialled calls The following table summarizes the way you dial calls to other radios and gives an example of each type of call. Note: In the following dialled numbers, the # terminator is not necessary if you press the PTT key instead.
Accessing common MPT trunking functions The following tables explain how you can access special MPT trunking functions using the * and # keys. The availability of these functions is dependant on the way your radio is programmed and the way your network operates. Note: In the following examples, the final # may be replaced by a short press of the PTT key. *...
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Troubleshooting The following topics are covered in this section: ■ when your radio won’t turn on ■ removing the microphone ■ reinstalling the microphone ■ removing the radio from the vehicle ■ describing the radio’s audible tones When your radio won’t turn on If the red, green and amber LEDs on the control head do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is likely that no power is reaching the radio.
Reinstalling the microphone Caution: The microphone grommet must be installed whenever the microphone is plugged into the microphone socket. 1 Plug the microphone into the microphone socket. 2 Slide the microphone grommet along the microphone cord and push two adjacent corners of the grommet into the microphone socket cavity. 3 Squeeze the grommet and push the remaining corners into position. 4 Check that the grommet is seated correctly in the cavity.
Describing the radio’s audible tones The following table summarizes the radio’s audible tones.
Action and tone Meaning two lowpitched beeps Radio's temperature is high: the radio's temperature is in the high-temperature range, but the radio will continue to operate two high-pitched beeps Radio's temperature is very high: the radio's temperature is in the very high temperature range and all transmissions will now be at low power; if the radio's temperature rises outside this range, transmissions will be inhibited continuous lowpitched tone Radio system error: a system error has occurred and the r
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