Chapter 9
Radio Calls
This chapter explains the operations to receive, respond to, make, and stop calls. Calls supported are
Group, Private, and Broadcast calls.
Group Call
A call to a group of user. Your radio must be configured as a member of the group for you to
communicate with each other.
Private Call
A call from an individual radio to another individual radio.
Broadcast Call
A call from an individual radio to every radio or user of the broadcast talkgroup.
Used to make important announcements, that require your full attention.
You cannot respond to Broadcast Calls.
9.1
Making Calls on the Radio
Procedure:
1 Perform one of the following actions:
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To make a group call or broadcast call, select Channel→<required channel>.
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To make a private call, select Contacts/Info→<required Contact>.
2 To call, press and hold the PTT button.
For broadcast call, the display shows a countdown from 3, 2, and 1.
If the PTT button is release before the countdown completes, the call is not initiated.
3 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to end, and speak into the microphone.
4 To listen, release the PTT button.
NOTICE: This step is not applicable for broadcast call.
If your radio does not detect voice activity for a predetermined period, the call ends.
9.2
Receiving and Responding to Calls on the Radio
When you receive calls, your radio shows the following indications:
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The green LED blinks.
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Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds through the speaker.
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