Midland Radio P25 Button and Key Functions, Channel Switch, Emergency Call Button, 4 Up/Down keys

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Syn-Tech III P25 Portable Radio

OPERATION MANUAL

3.2Button and Key Functions

Below is a brief description of each button or key. For more details of each function refer to the operation section of this manual. Many of the functions may be disabled by radio programming or unavailable because of the current analog/digital mode selection. Many of the buttons have a short press, or press and release function, and a long press, or press and hold function. The short press is function is performed if the button is pressed for less than one second, and the long press function is performed if the button is pressed for more than one second.

3.2.1Channel Switch

The channel switch provides direct access to channels 1-15 in the current zone. In the sixteenth position, the up/down and direct channel entry modes are available. If the channel switch is in the sixteenth position, the radio will power on to last selected channel. In any other position, the radio will power on to the switch-selected channel.

3.2.2 Emergency Call Button

The emergency button initiates emergency mode. The emergency function is only available in digital mode. The emergency key must be pressed for five seconds to activate the emergency function. Once emergency mode is activated, the radio will switch to emergency channel and initiate five SBC emergency transmissions. The emergency bit will be set on all user initiated digital transmissions until the emergency is cleared by a long press of the keypad lock key or the radio is turned off.

3.2.3Alpha-Numeric keypad

The alpha-numeric keypad provides direct channel select from standby mode. The alpha-numeric keypad also generates DTMF tones while PTT is pressed on analog channels and enters alpha-numeric characters within other functions.

3.2.4Up/Down keys

The up/down keys provide up/down channel select from standby mode. The up/down keys are generally used to scroll through lists within other functions.

3.2.5 Left soft key (Menu)

The left soft key enters the menus from standby mode. The left soft key is generally used as SELECT or OK within other functions.

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Contents Midland Syn-Tech III P25 Portable Radio Customer Assistance PrefaceImportant Safety Information General Precautions Patent and Copyright Statements FCC Exposure StatementsProduct Features Abbreviations and Acronyms Gettİng Started Table of Contents IntroductionRadİo Controls and Indİcators OperationWarranty Statement Package Contents Installing and Removing the Battery Getting Started Installing the AntennaInstalling the Battery Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery Installing the Belt ClipRadio Controls and Indicators Side, Top and Front Views Button and Key Functions Channel SwitchEmergency Call Button Alpha-Numeric keypadKeypad Lock short press/Emergency Reset long press key Power Adjust long press/Mode Change short press keyRight soft key Index Monitor long press/Call Wait Option short press keyEntering/Exiting Unaddressed Voice Call Mode Switching Talk GroupEntering/Exiting Talkaround Mode Scan keySwitching Zones Switching to Home Zone and ChannelSetting Current Status Entering Unacknowledged Individual Call ModeTransmitting a Selective Call Sending a Call AlertTransmitting a 2-Tone Call Alpha-numeric Keypad Entry Keys Alpha-numeric Keypad EntryDisplay Icons Syn-Tech III P25 Portable Radio Turning the Radio On and Off Basic OperationSelecting Zones Zone selection using # keyZone selection using Menu Selecting Channels Channel switch selectionAnalog Reception Receiving SignalsDigital Reception Analog Transmissions Transmitting to Other Radios14 Digital transmit display Digital TransmissionsBusy Channel Lockout Time Out TimePower Adjust/Mode Change key for more than one second Selecting Transmit PowerSelecting Digital Talk Group Channel Parameters Groups Enter to Talkaround Selecting Talkaround Transmit Mode22 Monitoring channel Monitoring Channels23 Monitoring all talk groups and NACs Short press Selecting Digital Call Wait OptionTransmitting While Scanning Scanning Channels26 Pressing PTT while scan is paused 27 Editing the zone’s scan list Editing the Scan List28 Locking the keypad Locking the Keypad29 Switching to the home zone and channel Switching to the Home Zone and ChannelReceiving Emergency Calls Advanced OperationsPress of the Keypad Lock key or by turning the radio off Transmitting Emergency CallsReceiving Unacknowledged Individual Calls Receiving Digital Individual Calls34 Receiving acknowledged individual call Receiving Acknowledged Individual CallsTransmitting Unacknowledged Individual Calls Transmitting Digital Individual Calls37 Transmitting acknowledged individual call Transmitting Acknowledged Individual CallsTransmitting Digital Unaddressed Calls 39 Exiting unaddressed call mode40 Initiating telephone interconnect request Transmitting Digital Telephone Interconnect CallsTransmitting a Digital Call Alert Receiving a Digital Call AlertReceiving and Sending Non-voice Messages Menu SMS Received Messages Receiving SMS Messages45 Sending SMS message Sending SMS Messages46 Received predefined message Receiving Predefined Messages47 Sending predefined message Sending Predefined Messages9.6 Receiving Status Setting Present StatusStatus Request will not appear on the Status menu Sending Status51 Requesting status Requesting Status52 Channel programming Channel ProgrammingMenu Operation Analog Mode Menu TreeSoftware Digital Mode Menu Tree Predefined Messages Channel Parameters Accessory Midland P/N AccessoriesYour radio does not require any periodic maintenance Possible CAUSEs SOLUTIONs Troubleshooting ProblemDimensions without battery HxWxL Symbol RateWeight with antenna and without battery ModulationMIL-STD 810C MIL-STD 810D MIL-STD 810E MIL-STD 810F ESDVHF UHF Rated RF Output Power Frequency Stability Transmitter SpecificationsRMS Error Modulation Limiting Analog 25 kHz channelWarranty Statement Parretta Drive Kansas City, MO