EFJohnson 8500 manual Special Calls, Placing a Special Call

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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