Chapter 28
Monitor Feature
The monitor feature ensures that a channel is clear before transmitting.
The lack of static on a digital channel when you switch from analog to digital radios is not an indication
that the radio is malfunctioning. Digital technology quiets the transmission by removing the noise from
the signal and allows only the clear voice or data information to be heard.
28.1
Monitoring Channels
Procedure:
Depending on your preference and programmed functions, monitor channels by using one of the
following options.
Option Actions
Monitoring channels in Conventional
Mode
a Lift the microphone off the hook.
b Listen for activity on that channel.
c If necessary, adjust the volume by rotating the
Multi-Function Knob.
d If you hear no activity, press and hold the PTT
button to start your conversation.
Monitoring channels in Trunked Mode
a Lift the microphone off the hook.
b Press the PTT button.
c If two tones sound, or no tone sounds and the
Call Transmit indication illuminates, proceed
with your message.
d To receive transmission, release the PTT but-
ton.
If you are not in the range of the system, a tone sounds and the display shows Out of range.
28.2
Monitoring Conventional Mode
This feature allows you to monitor channel traffic on conventional channels by defeating the coded
squelch. This way, you can listen to another active user on the channel and you do not take over the
conversation of another user.
Prerequisites: Ensure that your radio is programmed to receive Private-Line
®
(PL) calls.
Procedure:
1 To activate monitoring, perform one of the following actions:
• At Home mode where the default zone and channel are displayed, press the Mon menu item.
• Take the Control Head off the hook.
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