EFJohnson 8500 manual Special Calls, Placing a Special Call

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SPECIAL CALLS

resumes which is programmable for 1-7 seconds after the message ends. If you do not, another call may be received and you may have to change the system and group. Refer to “Transmitting In Scan” on page 22 for more information.

SPECIAL CALLS

Introduction

Special calls include telephone calls, calls to specific mobiles or a dispatcher, calls to other Multi-Net sites, and others. These calls differ from standard calls in that a special number must be dialed after the system is accessed. This number is dialed using the optional DTMF keypad on the front panel of the transceiver.

NOTE: Special calls can be placed and received only if your transceiver has been programmed for that service by your system operator.

Placing a Special Call

1.Turn power on and set the volume level as required.

2.Select the system and group programmed for the special call you are making. When a group programmed for telephone calls is selected, the handset symbol appears in the display.

3.Select the phone mode by pressing the PHON or SND keys. The phone mode is indicated by “PHONE” in the display.

4.If you are making a telephone call, dial the telephone number. If you are making other calls, a number containing 4-8 digits is dialed. Your system operator will tell you what number you are to dial for each special call you can make. You may also be able to recall the number from memory as described in the following information.

5.Momentarily press the push-to-talk switch to acquire a dial tone. Then press the SND key to transmit the number in the display. Release the

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Contents Series Safety Information Battery Recycling Information Page Quick Reference Guide Page Table of Contents Operation with Optional Remote Control Unit Front Panel Controls ControlsControls Optional Keys for Telephone Calls Front Panel Display Display InformationDisplay Information Receiving a Standard Call Standard CallsIntroduction Placing a Standard CallPlacing a Special Call Special CallsReceiving a Special Call Landside-Originated Calls Additional Phone Mode InformationDialing The Number Intercept Tone Supervisory TonesClear-To-Talk Tone Key Press ToneConfirmation Tone Proceed Dialing Tone System ScanCall Proceed Tone End Call ToneTransmitting In Scan Scan Resume DelaySystem and Group Lockout Clear-To-Talk Other FeaturesScanning Multi-Net Systems Scanning Conventional SystemsGroup Scan Time-Out TimerCall Indicator RTN Return KeyEmergency Button Keypad Disable Transmit InhibitPriority Calls High/Low Power Select Key Press Tone DisableGroup Select MULTI-NET and Conventional ModesChannel Monitoring Supervisory TonesConventional Mode Operation Transmit Disable When BusyMonitoring Before Transmitting Call Guard Squelch Receive-Only and Talk-Around ChannelsOperation with Optional Remote Control Unit Control Unit Controls Miscellaneous Operating Information Operation with Optional Remote Control Unit Miscellaneous Information Sending Status InformationAuto-Registration System Operator Programming Busy QueuingDisplay Messages Setting Volume LevelBattery Pack Rechargeable Battery PackTransceiver Speaking Into Microphone Operation At Extended RangeFCC Licensing Intrinsically Safe Classification Transceiver ServiceClassification of Atmospheres Class/ Group Classification of Areas DivisionApproved
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