26General Radio Features Operation (cont.)
Failsoft Operation (Trunked Systems Only)
The “failsoft” system ensures that you will continue to have radio communications capability in the event of trunked system failure. During trunked operation, the radio will automatically go into failsoft operation if the central trunking controller fails for any reason. While in failsoft, your radio will transmit and receive on a predetermined frequency on a conventional, as opposed to trunked, mode. When the trunked system returns to normal operation, the radio will automatically leave the failsoft operation and return to trunked operation.
Clear or SECURENET operation will be determined by the preprogramming of the selected mode (talkgroup), if so programmed. Otherwise, transmit operation will be controlled by the position of the two- position concentric switch. You will be able to change from SECURENET operation to clear operation, or from clear to SECURENET, during a call.
When the radio is in failsoft operation, you will hear a faint “beeping” sound every ten seconds, and the radio will become unsquelched. At the same time, the display will alternate between showing “FAILSOFT” and the current active trunked zone.
