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Message Operation
Message operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed message
text to an EDACS site.
To send a message, press the n button (keylight comes on) then press one
of the number buttons (0-9) to select the pre-programmed message text. If
no message text has been programmed for the selected number button, the
radio will display NO ENTRY and a low pitched tone sounds. A valid
selection will permit the message text to appear in the display for a pre-
programmed time. After the time-out expires or the m button has been
pressed (the m button will override the time-out period), the message
textis selected and will be transmitted to the site. If the site receives the
message properly when transmitted, a high pitched tone sounds and the n
keylight remains lit. If the site does not receive the message properly, a low
pitched tone sounds and the n keylight will blink.
If an incorrect message text was selected or the incorrect number button was
pressed, the message text can be changed during the pre-programmed time-
out period by pressing another number button. The message text selection
can also be cancelled by pressing the c button prior to the time-out
period.
To view the currently selected message text after it has been transmitted,
press the n button and then the c button prior to the time-out period. If
the message text was not sent successfully to the site, the text associated
with the message will flash in the display.
EDACS CONVENTIONAL P1 SCAN
This feature permits the radio user to scan a pre-programmed conventional
system and channel as a Priority 1 (P1) channel while the radio is selected
for EDACS trunked system. If activity is detected on the conventional P1
channel, the radio will unmute and remain on this conventional channel for
the programmable hang time.
The radio must be pre-programmed to designate a button for scan ON/OFF
operation.