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English
GETTING STARTED
RECEIVING A TRUNKED OR
CONVENTIONAL CALL
REPEATER OR TALKAROUND J
MODE
(CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ONLY)
Talkaround mode enables you to communicate
with another radio when either:
• The repeater is not operating
–or–
• Your radio is out of the repeater’s range but
within communicating distance of another
radio.
Note: The J symbol appears on the LCD
screen when talkaround mode is
selected.
To select either repeater mode or
talkaround mode:
Press the preprogrammed Repeater/
Talkaround button (see page 20) to toggle
between repeater mode and talkaround mode.
–or–
1 Turn your radio on.
2 Adjust your radio’s volume (see page 28).
3 Select the desired trunked or conventional
zone (see page 28, "Selecting a Trunked
Zone and Talkgroup" or page 30, "Selecting a
Conventional Zone and Channel".
• Make sure the PTT button is released.
4 Listen for voice activity. The LED indicator
flashes red when your radio is receiving.
1 ) to enter menu mode.
2 + or ? until
3
) to select
4
+ or ? until
–or– until
5 ) to confirm your selection.
Rptr/Talkarnd
Rptr/Talkarnd
Rptr/Talkarnd
Talkarnd Mode
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