Monitoring Features
Monitoring a Channel
Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel is clear before transmitting.
NOTE: This feature is not applicable in Capacity Plus and Linked Capacity Plus.
Procedure:
1Press and hold the programmed Monitor button and listen for activity.
2The monitor icon appears on the status bar and the LED lights up solid yellow.
3You hear radio activity or total silence, depending on how your radio is programmed.
4When you hear "talk permit tone" (that is, the channel is free), press the PTT button to talk and release it to listen.
Sticky Monitor
Use the Permanent Monitor feature to continuously monitor a selected channel for activity.
NOTE: This feature is not applicable in Capacity Plus and Linked Capacity Plus.
Procedure:
1Press the programmed Sticky Monitor button.
2Radio sounds an alert tone, the LED lights up solid yellow, and the display shows Permanent Monitor On. The monitor icon appears on the status bar.
3Press the programmed Permanent Monitor button to exit Permanent Monitor mode.
4Radio sounds an alert tone, the LED turns off, and display shows Permanent Monitor Off.
Making and Receiving Calls
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