6
General Radio Operation
r
Talkaround
• On = you are talking directly to 
another radio, not through a repeater, 
during conventional operation only
• Off = you are talking through a 
repeater
76
C
Monitor (Carrier Squelch)
The selected channel is being monitored 
during conventional operation only.
28, 35, 
36
c
c
Secure Operation
• On = secure operation
• Off = clear operation
• Blinking = receiving an encrypted 
voice call
79
T
Scan
The radio is scanning a scan list.
46, 46-51
S 
(Dot 
Blinking)
Priority 1 Channel Scan
One channel is assigned as the priority 
channel during scan operation.
46, 46-50
S 
(Dot Steady)
Priority 2 Channel Scan
Two channels are assigned as the priority 
channels during scan operation.
46, 46-50
Location Signal
• Off = Location feature disabled, or 
insufficient battery power in location 
accessory device; 
• Blinking = Location feature enabled, 
but no location signal available; 
•On = Location feature enabled, and 
location signal available
99-98
Table 3: Status Symbols (Continued)
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