GETTING STARTED

RECEIVING A CALL

1Turn your radio on.

2Adjust the radio’s volume.

3Select the desired channel.

4Listen for voice activity. The LED indicator flashes red while your radio is receiving.

5To respond, hold the radio vertically 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) from your mouth. Press the PTT to talk; release it to listen

Note: The system may have a limited call time and the call may be terminated automatically if this call time is exceeded.

SENDING A CALL

1Turn your radio on.

2Select the desired channel.

3Monitor for traffic (using the pre-programmed Monitor button) before transmitting to ensure that you do not ‘talk over’ someone who is already transmitting.

3Hold the radio vertically 2.5 to 5 cm

(1 to 2 inches) from your mouth. Press the PTT to talk; release it to listen.

Note: Your radio may be configured for ‘Transmit Inhibit’ under certain conditions (e.g. when the channel is in use by others) in which case, the channel busy tone will sound when you press the PTT or call button to indicate that transmission is inhibited.

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Motorola 6866550D05-O, Commercial Series Radio CP160 manual Receiving a Call, Sending a Call