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9.2 DISPLAY 
The radio display is made up of 3 lines (see Figure 9-3). Lines 1 and 2 contain eight alphanumeric 
character blocks and are used primarily to display system and group names. Line 1 also displays radio 
status messages. The 3rd line is used primarily to display radio status icons. All three lines are used to 
display menu options when in the menu mode. If programmed, the display backlighting will illuminate 
upon power up or when radio controls are operated.  
 
Figure 9-3: Radio Display 
9.2.1  Radio Status Icons 
Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes 
and conditions and appear on the third line of the display (see Table 9-1). 
Table 9-1: Display Descriptions 
 
Steady – “Busy” transmitting or receiving.  Appears in the 2nd position of the display. 
 
Steady – special call mode (telephone).  Appears in the 11th position of the display. 
 
Steady – during all radio transmissions.  Appears in the 1
st
 position of the display. 
 
Steady – transmit at low power.  Appears in the 5th position of the display. 
If icon is not visible – transmit at high power 
 
Steady – battery charge indicator (refer to Figure 9-4). Appears in the 12th position of the 
display. 
 
Flashing – Low battery indicator (refer to Figure 9-4).   
 
Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as a Project 25 (P25) channel. 
 
Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as an analog channel. Appears in the 7th 
position of the display. 
 
Steady – Indicates the current channel is set up as a ProVoice channel.  Appears in the 7th 
position of the display.