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5 Operating in
conventional mode
This section explains how to operate your radio on a
conventional network (digital and analog). This
includes how to make and receive different types of
calls, use your radio in different repeater areas, and
scan a group of channels for activity.
This section covers:
■ Selecting a zone
■ Selecting a channel
■ Selecting a group
■ Understanding talkgroups
■ Making a call
■ Making an individual call
■ Making a preset call
■ Making a call using the address book
■ Making a local call
■ Connecting to a telephone network
■ Making an emergency call
■ Sending a status message
■ Resending calls automatically
■ Transmitting at low power
■ Ending active calls
■ Using monitor and squelch override (on analog
channels)
■ Bypassing the repeater (on analog channels)
■ Receiving a call
■ Using the radio in different repeater areas
■ Scanning a group of channels