Making a Radio Call | Motorola XPR 4300 guide

Making a Radio Call

You can select a channel, subscriber ID or group by using:

•Channel Rocker

•A preprogrammed One Touch Call button

NOTE: Your radio must have the Privacy feature enabled on the channel to send a privacy-enabled transmission. Only target radios with the same Privacy Key as your radio will be able to unscramble the transmission.

See Privacy on page 20 for more information.

Making a Call with the Channel Rocker

Making a Group Call

To make a call to a group of users, your radio must be configured as part of that group.

Procedure:

1Press the Channel Rocker to select the channel with the active group ID.

2Press the PTT button to make the call. The green LED lights up.

3Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish (if enabled) and speak clearly into the microphone.

4Release the PTT button to listen. When the target radio responds, the green LED blinks.

5If the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled, you will hear a short alert tone the moment the target radio releases the PTT button, indicating the channel is free for you to

respond. Press the PTT button to respond.

OR

If there is no voice activity for a predetermined period of time, the call ends.

Making a Private Call

Procedure:

1Press the Channel Rocker to select the channel with the active subscriber ID.

2Press the PTT button to make the call. The green LED lights up.

3Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish (if enabled) and speak clearly into the microphone.

4Release the PTT button to listen. When the target radio responds, the green LED blinks.

5If the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled, you will hear a short alert tone the moment the target radio releases the PTT button, indicating the channel is free for you to respond. Press the PTT button to respond.

OR

Receiving and Making Calls

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Motorola XPR 4300 manual Making a Radio Call, Making a Call with the Channel Rocker

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Page Page Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Contents Contents Limited Warranty AccessoriesAdvanced Features Important Safety Information Important Safety InformationSoftware Version Computer Software Copyrights Computer Software Copyrights What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You How to Use This GuideGetting Started Getting Started Volume Knob clockwise Identifying Radio Controls Radio Controls You Will Be UsingIdentifying Radio Controls Programmable Buttons Assignable Settings/Utility Functions Assignable Radio Functions Controls Switching Between Analog and Digital Mode Display Icons Identifying Status IndicatorsIdentifying Status Indicators LED Indicators Audio Tones Indicator Tones Selecting a Zone Making CallsReceiving and Making Calls Receiving Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Calls Receiving and Responding to a Group Call Receiving and Responding to a Private Call Receiving and Making Calls Receiving an All Call Making a Call with the Channel Rocker Making a Radio Call Making an All Call Permanent Monitor Talkaround Scan Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features Scan Lists Release the Nuisance Channel Delete button. Responding to a Transmission During a Scan Deleting a Nuisance Channel Restoring a Nuisance Channel Receiving and Acknowledging a Call Alert Call Indicator Settings Escalating Alarm Tone Volume Call Alert Operation Emergency Operation Sending an Emergency Alarm Sending an Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow Sending an Emergency Alarm with Call Exiting an Emergency Mode Reinitiating an Emergency Mode Privacy Text Messaging Features Sending a Quick Text Message Utilities Setting the Squelch Level Setting the Power Level Turning the Option Board Features On or Off Turning Horns/Lights On or Off Turning the External Public Address System On or Off Turning Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off For XPR 4350 GPS Models Only AccessoriesAccessories Antennas Cables Audio Speakers Desktop AccessoriesMiscellaneous Accessories Mounting Kits Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Warranty VII. Governing LAW 6880309T09-C XPR Series Digital Mobile Radios Quick Reference Card Making an All Call Audio Indicators for Programmable ButtonsSelecting a Radio Channel Subscriber ID, or Group ID Making a Group or Private Call Privacy Sending an Emergency AlarmMaking a Call Alert Sending a Quick Text MessagePage Page 6880309T18