Motorola XPR 5550 manual Receiving and Responding to a Group Call

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Receiving and Responding to a Group Call

To receive a call made to a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that group.

Procedure:

When you receive a Group Call (while on the Home screen):

1The green LED blinks.

2The Group Call icon appears in the top right corner. The first text line shows the caller alias. The second text line displays the group call alias. Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds through the radio's speaker.

3If the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled, you hear a short alert tone the moment the transmitting radio releases the PTT button, indicating the channel is free for you to respond.

Press the PTT button to respond to the call.

OR

If the Voice Interrupt feature is enabled, press the PTT button to stop the current call from the transmitting radio and free the channel for you to talk/respond.

4The green LED lights up.

5Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish (if enabled) and speak clearly into the microphone.

OR

Wait for the PTT Sidetone to finish (if enabled) and speak clearly into the microphone.

6Release the PTT button to listen.

7If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call ends.

See Making a Group Call on page 22 for details on making a Group Call.

Receiving and Responding to a Private Call

A Private Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio.

Procedure:

When you receive a Private Call:

1The green LED blinks.

2The Private Call icon appears in the top right corner. The first text line shows the caller alias. Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds through the radio's speaker.

3If the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled, you hear a short alert tone the moment the transmitting radio releases the PTT button, indicating the channel is free for you to respond.

Press the PTT button to respond to the call.

OR

If the Voice Interrupt feature is enabled, press the PTT

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Contents Mototrbo Page Declaration of Conformity Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity Contents Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Text Deleting All Sent Text Messages from Sent Items Keypad Microphone Features Limited Warranty AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Viii Software Version Important Safety InformationComputer Software Copyrights Computer Software CopyrightsWhat Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You How to Use This User GuideGetting Started Powering Up the Radio Radio Controls Identifying Radio Controls Assignable Radio Functions Programmable ButtonsTransmit Interrupt Remote Dekey Assignable Settings or Utility Functions Accessing the Programmed FunctionsPush-To-Talk PTT Button Switching Between Conventional Analog and Digital ModePush the Volume/Channel Knob again Using the Volume/Channel KnobIP Site Connect Linked Capacity Plus Capacity PlusIdentifying Status Indicators Identifying Status IndicatorsDisplay Icons Call Icons Mini Notice Icons Advanced Menu IconsSent Item Icons Bluetooth Device IconsLED Indicators Indicator Tones Audio Tones Receiving and Making Calls ProcedureSelecting a Zone Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Selecting a ChannelScroll Up/Down buttons, or Receiving and Responding to a Private Call Receiving and Responding to a Group Call Receiving an All Call CallsMaking a Selective Call Receiving and Responding to a Selective Call Making a Group Call Making a Radio Call Making a Private Call Making an All Call Making a Selective Call Stopping a Radio CallPress the programmed Transmit Interrupt Remote Dekey button Permanent Monitor TalkaroundRadio Check Advanced Features Sending a Radio Check Initiating Remote Monitor Remote Monitor Stopping Remote Monitor Adding a New Entry to the Scan List Scan Lists Viewing an Entry in the Scan List Editing the Scan List Deleting an Entry from the Scan List Setting and Editing Priority for an Entry in the Scan List Starting and Stopping Scan ScanRelease the Nuisance Channel Delete button. Responding to a Transmission During a Scan Deleting a Nuisance Channel Restoring a Nuisance ChannelVote Scan Making a Private Call from Contacts Making a Group Call from Contacts Assigning an Entry to a Programmable Number Key Setting Default Contact Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Call Alerts Call Indicator Settings Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Private Calls Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Text Message Assigning Ring Styles Escalating Alarm Tone Volume Viewing Recent Calls Call Log Features Deleting a Call from a Call List Viewing Details from a Call List Call Alert Operation Receiving and Responding to a Call Alert Making a Call Alert from the Contacts List Making a Call Alert with the One Touch Access ButtonEmergency Operation Receiving an Emergency Alarm Sending an Emergency Alarm Responding to an Emergency Alarm Sending an Emergency Alarm with Call Sending an Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow Reinitiating an Emergency Mode Exiting Emergency Mode Text Messaging Features Sending a Quick Text Message Viewing a Saved Text Message Managing Text Messages in the Drafts Folder Forwarding a Text Message Resending a Text Message Procedure Deleting a Saved Text Message from Drafts Managing Fail-to-Send Text Messages Viewing a Sent Text Message Managing Sent Text Messages Sending a Sent Text Message Advanced Features Receiving a Text Message Deleting All Sent Text Messages from Sent Items Reading a Text Message Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox Managing Received Text Messages Viewing a Telemetry Status Text Message from the Inbox Replying to a Text Message with Quick Text Deleting All Text Messages from the Inbox Deleting a Text Message from the Inbox Sending MDC Message Encode to Dispatcher Analog Status Update Sending Status Update to Predefined Contact Analog Message EncodePrivacy Conventional Multi-Site Controls Starting an Automatic Site Search Stopping an Automatic Site Search Starting a Manual Site Search Security Radio Disable Radio Enable Lone Worker Bluetooth Finding and Connecting to a Bluetooth Device Turning Bluetooth On or Off Switching Audio Route Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device Viewing Device Details Turning the Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off Accessing the Notification ListNotification List Utilities Setting the Power Level Setting the Tone Alert Volume Offset Level Turning the Talk Permit Tone On or Off Adjusting the Display Brightness Changing the Display Mode Turning the External Public Address System On or Off Setting the Squelch Level Turning Horns/Lights On or Off Turning the Public Address System On or Off Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off Turning the LED Indicators On or Off Language Setting Dual Knob Operation Preference Identifying Cable Type Turning the Option Board Features On or Off Voice Announcement Call Forwarding Menu Timer Analog Mic AGC Intelligent Audio Digital Mic AGC Checking the Radio Alias and ID Accessing General Radio Information Checking the GPS Information Checking the Firmware Version and Codeplug VersionKeypad Microphone Features Number of Times Key is Pressed Using the Keypad Turning Keypad Tones On or Off Additional Advanced Features Selecting a Zone by Alias Search Initiating a Radio Check by Manual Dial Making a Private Call by Manual Dial Making a Group, Private, Phone or All Call by Alias Search Editing the Scan List by Alias Search Viewing an Entry in the Scan List by Alias Search Deleting an Entry from the Scan List Storing an Alias or ID from a Call List Making a Call Alert by Manual Dial Text Messaging Writing and Sending a Text Message Replying to Text Messages from the Inbox Editing a Quick Reply Message Accessing the Drafts Folder Forwarding a Text Message by Manual Dial Editing and Sending a Saved Text Message Procedure Editing a Text Message Dual Tone Multi Frequency Dtmf Radio Enable via Manual Dial Radio Disable via Manual Dial Accessing the Radio from Password Password Lock Features Changing the Password Turning the Password Lock On or Off Unlocking the Radio from Locked State Entering FPC Mode Front Panel Configuration FPC Editing FPC Mode Parameters Antennas AccessoriesCables AudioSpeakers Desktop AccessoriesMiscellaneous Accessories Mounting Kits Non-Commercial Call Channel Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency RangeSpecial Channel Assignments Emergency ChannelTable A-1 VHF Marine Channel List Frequency MHz Number Operating Frequency RequirementsReceive 102 Motorola Communication Products Limited Warranty104 105 Page 68009504001-B