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86 Operating in conventional mode
Connecting to a telephone network
You may be able to use your radio to connect to a
telephone network. This type of call is known as a DTMF
patch call.
To make a DTMF patch call, you may be able to either:
use a programmed function key,
use the Main menu to dial the call,
make a local call (see “Making a local call” on
page 84), or
use your address book (see “Making a call using the
address book” on page 83).
Using a function key
Depending on how DTMF patch calls are
programmed, some or the following steps may not
be necessary.
1 Select the required channel.
2 Press the function key programmed for DTMF patch
call.
Your radio may send tones to capture the line.
3 Press Send, or press the function key a second time,
to send the preset number.
You may hear telephone dialing and ringing tones.
4 Proceed with your call.
5 Press End, or give a long press on the function key,
to end the call.
Your radio may send tones to release the line.