CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION
turned on by quickly releasing and then pressing the push-to-talk switch. If “MON” is indicated in the display as described in the preceding section, the transmitter will turn on even if the channel is busy. When this feature is disabled, the transmitter always keys, even if the channel is busy.
Receive-Only and Talk-Around Channels
Receive-only channels can be programmed in the conventional mode by your system operator to allow monitoring but not transmitting on certain channels. If the push-to-talk switch is pressed with a receive- only channel selected, the intercept tone sounds and “TX DSBL” is displayed.
Talk-around channels (groups) can be programmed by your system operator to allow you to talk directly to another mobile without going through a repeater (both Multi-Net and conventional calls normally go through a repeater). This may permit communication when it would otherwise not be possible such as when you are out of range of the repeaters. This feature is available on conventional systems only.
Call Guard Squelch
The Call Guard Squelch feature eliminates distracting calls intended for others using the channel. This is done by using a subaudible tone or digital code to control the squelch. This tone or code is unique to you or your group on that channel. Call Guard squelch is a programmable feature available in the conventional mode only. (The Multi-Net mode uses ID codes to eliminate calls intended for others.)
