2.The radio transmits an emergency message until an Emergency Channel Assignment is received.
3.Upon receipt, the radio begins operation on the programmed Sys- tem/Group (see the Home/Emergency Key Definitions section above).
4.Press the PTT bar and speak directly into the microphone in a normal voice.
5.Release the PTT bar when the transmission is complete and listen for a reply.
HOME
The radio can be programmed to automatically switch to a home System and/or Group by pressing and holding theHome/Emergency key for the programmed duration. The radio will also transmit an emergency mes- sage on the home System and/or Group if programmed (see the EMER- GENCY OPERATION section).
KEYPAD LOCK (SYSTEM Model Only)
The keypad can be locked at any time to prevent undesired key presses. To lock the keypad when it is in the unlocked state, press and release the LOCK (shifted 0) key. All buttons and keys except the VOLUME, PTT, HOME/EMER, SHIFT/CLR and LOCK (shifted 0) will now be inhibited. If the Emergency function of the HOME/EMER key is disabled, the HOME/EMER key will also be inhibited. If the key is programmed for Emergency or Emergency/Home, then the key is not inhibited and an emergency can still be declared on the Home System/Group or the current System/Group (however programmed).
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