Motorola III operating instructions Radio Operation with Features

70 Radio Operation with Features (cont.)

Stat-Alert—PTT-ID

Stat-Alert PTT-ID is a per-mode feature describing an identification code transmission that is tied to the PTT switch. The ID code is automatically sent every time a voice transmission occurs (that is, the PTT switch is pressed). When PTT-ID comes before the voice transmission, you will hear a tone until the ID transmission is completed; this helps you avoid talking while the ID code is being transmitted. This tone can be disabled on a per-radio basis. Also, the ID code transmission can be programmed to follow the voice transmission.

Stat-Alert—Call Alert™ (Page) (Decode)

Stat-Alert Call Alert is a per-radio feature that provides a convenient way for the dispatcher to page you through your radio. This is especially useful in noisy environments, or when you may need to be away from your radio equipment. When a Call Alert (page) is received, the radio emits a continuous series of four beeps and the LED flashes green. On the display, the call-received status annunciator ( ) flashes. The green flashing LED, alert tone, and flashing annunciator will continue until the Call Alert is acknowledged (you press the PTT, or press and release the monitor button).

Stat-Alert Call Alert (Page) (Encode)

This feature allows a radio to page another radio or group of radios with its ID.

Sending the Call Alert

To make a Call Alert, either press the “page” button or select PAGE from the menu. The last transmitted or received ID is displayed. You can select the ID you wish to page by scrolling forward with the mode selector to select an ID from the page list. You may also scroll backward with the arrow keys to show the last group ID paged, your own radio ID and your own radio group ID. If unlimited page is allowed, you may enter an ID from the keypad.

Note: Keypad entry only applies to Model III.

To transmit a page to the selected ID, either press the PTT or the select button. The radio will display “ACKNOWLEDGE” if received or “NO ACKNOWLEDGE” if the paged radio is not reached.

Receiving a Call Alert

The radio receiving the page will display “PAGE RECEIVED” and generate page received alert tones until the page is cancelled by any button press other than DIM. The ID of the paging radio may be viewed by entering PAGE via button or menu (Model II only).

Wildcard ID Entry

In both Selective Call and Call Alert, a * will match any number in the ID position. For example, paging ID 000* will page all IDs from 0000-0009. Paging **** will page all radios on the system.