User's Manual

BASIC OPERATIONS
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Transmitting a Group Call
When transmitting a group call, the icon displays. A group call can be transmitted using any
method described in the following subsections.
When transmitting (i.e., PTT key depressed), hold the front of the radio between 1 to 2 inches (2.5
to 5.0 centimeters) from your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. This
will ensure optimal reception at the receiving radio unit(s). Never shout or whisper when
transmitting. As illustrated on page 6, the radio’s microphone is located just above the display.
Transmitting a Group Call to the Currently Selected Group
While in the home screen, hold down the radio’s PTT key to transmit a group call to the group currently
selected with the Group Call Selector knob. Release the PTT key to stop transmitting, and listen for a reply.
See
Receiving and Responding to a Group Call on page 30 for additional information.
Transmitting a Group Call via Menu Selection
1. While in the home screen press the Menu key and select Subgroup or
press the Subgroup shortcut key
(if programmed) to quickly enter the Subgroup list.
2. Select Members.
3. Press the Up/Down key to select the group desired for calling.
4. If necessary, set the Call Type to either General Group Call or Broadcast Group Call. The Broadcast
Group Call selection will only be available if the radio is programmed for this feature. Press the OK key to
confirm.
5. Hold down the key or the PTT key key to transmit the call to the selected contact, and speak into the
microphone at a normal voice level.
6. Release the PTT key to stop transmitting, and listen for a reply.
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