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4.5 Switching the Operation Mode
The radio can operate in conventional mode, or digital trunking mode (preprogrammed by your dealer).
Manual Switch
Go to Menu > Mode, and then select the mode.
Press the preprogrammed Operation Mode Switch key.
If the Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode feature is enabled, you can switch the operation mode by switching
the contact through the menu or the Smart Knob.
Auto Switch
The Mode Automatic Switch feature allows the radio to automatically switch the operation mode, so as to
ensure smooth communication in case of the radios in blind spot or the system failure.
To enable this feature, go to Menu > Mode > Auto Switch, or press the preprogrammed Mode Auto Switch
key.
4.5.1 Conventional Mode
In conventional mode, a zone is a group of channels within the same operational area. The radio receives and
transmits data and voice on the selected channel.
Selecting a Zone
To select a zone, do either of the following:
Go to Menu > Zone, select the zone, and then select Set Default.
Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key.
Selecting a Channel
Before selecting a channel, make sure that the current zone contains the channel.
To select a channel, do one of the following:
Press the Smart Knob, and then rotate the knob within 5s.
Go to Menu > Zone, select the zone, and then select the channel.
Press the preprogrammed Channel Up or Channel Down key.
Press the preprogrammed Preset Channel key.