Code Nextel Direct Talk Calls
Your phone has 10 channels and 15 codes within each channel. Channels represent the radio frequencies on which you make and receive Nextel Direct Talk calls. Codes allow you to minimize interference from others using the same channel as you.
To make Direct Talk Code calls, both parties must be on the same channel and code and have their phones set to Direct Talk. Be aware that others using both your same code and channel can hear your conversation. And, you can hear their conversations as well.
To set a channel and code:
1.In Direct Talk mode, press Options (right softkey) and then select Edit Channel/Code.
2.With Channel number field highlighted, use your up and
down navigation keys to set a channel number and press O.
3.Press your navigation key down.
4.With Code number field highlighted, use your up and
down navigation keys to set a code number and press O.
5.Press Save (left softkey).
Making and Receiving Code Calls in Direct Talk Mode
To make a Code call using Direct Talk:
▶In Direct Talk mode, press and hold the
The tone emitted from your phone when making a
Direct Talk call is four beeps and sounds different from the tone heard on