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8.31.5 Use the Scene-of-Incident Mode
The Scene-of-Incident mode (SOI) is user-selectable. The SOI mode provides a local repeater function
(V-TAC) with no network connection
CAUTION
When operating in the SOI mode, the radio is disconnected from the OpenSky network.
Therefore, communications with radios and dispatch personnel on the network is not
possible.
Enter SOI Mode (P7270 Only):
1. Press *4#.
2. The radio prompts for the channel. Enter the channel number and press # to confirm channel.
3. The radio prompts for the band. Table 8-11 lists valid bands and their definitions. Enter the number
assigned for the desired frequency band and press # to confirm.
4. The radio reverts to the dwell display.
If accepted, you will be switched off the network, and be communicating locally through the V-TAC.
Press *40# or use the Client Mode menu to return to normal operation (Network Mode). The personality
and profile in use at the time the radio entered SOI mode is restored.
Enter SOI Mode (P7250 and P7270) Manually Entering the Channel:
1. Press or until the Client Mode menu appears.
2. Press or until SOI is displayed.
3. Press to confirm mode selection.
4. Press or until “Manual Select Chan” is displayed and press .
5. Press or to edit the right-most digit and press to advance to the next digit. Repeat until the
desired channel is entered.
6. The radio then prompts the user to edit the band. Table 8-11 lists valid bands and their definitions.
Press or to edit the number assigned to the frequency band and press to confirm and enter
the SOI mode.
Use the Client Mode menu to return to normal operation (Network Mode). The personality and profile in
use at the time the radio entered SOI mode is restored.
Enter SOI Mode (P7250 and P7270) Selecting Pre-Programmed Channel:
1. Press or until the Client Mode menu appears.
2. Press or until SOI is displayed.
3. Press to confirm mode selection.
4. Press or scroll through a list of pre-programmed channels.
5. Press to confirm channel and enter SOI mode.
Use the Client Mode menu to return to normal operation (Network Mode). The personality and profile in
use at the time the radio entered SOI mode is restored.