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 Emergency Operation 
Sending an Emergency Call (Trunking Only) 
ADVANCED FEATURES 
Procedure: 
 
1  Press the preprogrammed Emergency button. 
 
 A tone sounds and the display alternates EMERGENCY 
and the home display. 
 OR 
 A short low-pitched tone sounds when the selected 
channel does not support emergency. 
 
2  Press and hold the PTT button. 
    Speak clearly into the microphone. 
 
3  Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait 
for a response from the dispatcher. 
 
4  Press and hold the emergency button or the PTT button to 
return to normal operation. 
Emergency (Orange) Button*