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Start a walkie-talkie call
Start a walkie-talkie call
You can choose a channel, user ID or talk group in the following ways:
Channel knob
• Pre-programmed one-touch call button
• Address book list
• Manual Dialing (Via Contacts) - This method is suitable for single calling
only and dialing using the keypad
Use the channel Switch to place a call
Group call
To initiate a call to a user group, the transceiver must be configured to
belong to the talk group.
1. In the channel mode,press the [ ] / [ ] to select the channel using
the active talk group alias or ID.
2. Hold the walkie talkie in its upright position and keep it at a distance of
1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from the mouth.
3. Press [PTT] key to initiate a call, LED indicator light is red. The screen
displays the talk group alias or ID, as well as the group call icon.
4. Release the [PTT] key to answer. When the target radio replies, the
LED indicator will light green. The group call icon, call group alias or ID,
and walkie talkie alias or ID is displayed on the screen.
5. If the Channel Idle Tone feature is enabled, when the target radio
releases the PTT button, you will hear a short beep indicating that the
channel is free for you to answer. Press the PTT key to answer, or if
there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call is
terminated.
6. The walkie talkie returns to the screen before receiving the call. You
can also initiate a group call from your address book.
Single call
1. In the channel mode,press the [ ] / [ ] to select the channel using
the active user aliasl or ID.
2. Hold the walkie talkie in its upright position and keep it at a distance of
1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from the mouth.
3. Press [PTT] key to initiate a call, LED indicator light is red. The top line
of the screen shows status icons such as RSSI. In the display area below
the top line, the first line shows a single call, the middle shows a user
alias or ID, and the bottom shows a one-way icon (digital mode only).
4. Release the [PTT] key to answer. When the target radio replies, the
LED indicator will light green.
5. If the "Channel Idle Tone" feature is enabled, when the target radio
releases the [PTT] key, you will hear a short beep indicating that the
channel is free for you to answer. Press the PTT key to answer, or if
there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call is
terminated.
6. You will hear a short tone, the screen shows the call ended.
Note: You can also initiate a one-touch address book or make quick
contact access via the keyboard entry to find the desired walkie talkie.
All call
This feature lets you signal all users on the channel. The walkie-talkie
must be programmed to allow you to use this feature.