SYSTEM AND GROUP SCAN
There is also a scan continue timer that may be programmed. This timer controls the maximum time that a call is received before scanning resumes. Times up to 60 seconds can be programmed. This prevents scanning from being delayed for long periods by lengthy calls. If the menu SCN CONT parameter is selectable (see page 33), this feature can be turned on and off.
Transmitting In The Scan Mode
General
When a message is received in the scan mode, programming deter- mines if the selected system/group does not change or changes perma- nently or temporarily to that of the call. This then affects the system/ group on which a response to the message occurs and also the system/ group that is selected when the scan mode is exited by pressing the SCAN switch. The three programmable configurations are as follows:
Last Selected - Transmissions always occur on the system/group that was last selected by the Select switch. Therefore, the display may not indicate the system/group on which a response will occur. To respond to a call not on the selected system/group, one of the following methods can be used:
•Select the system/group of the call manually using the Select switch.
•Before scanning resumes, exit the scan mode by pressing the SCAN switch. The system/group of the call then becomes the selected system/ group and it is not necessary to change it manually.
Last Received - The selected system/group changes to the system/group of a call. Therefore, you can always respond to a call without having to manually change the system/group. To return to the previously selected system/group, manually select it using the Select switch.
Temporary Last Received - The system/group changes to the system/ group of a call for only the duration of the scan delay period (see page 38.) Then when the delay expires and scanning resumes (if it is not
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