User's Manual

ASTRO XTL 5000 Digital Mobile Radio with W3 Control Head 87
Trunking Features
Answering an Enhanced Private Conversation Call
If you hear two alert tones (repeating
every five seconds for 20 seconds)
sound,
&$//5(&(,9(' and the
present mode are alternately
displayed.
The green LED and the Call-Received
status annunciator (
F) flash.
Green LED flashes
F flashes
Note: If you do not answer within 20 seconds, the radio returns to
the home display.
1 To answer a call, press the
> button. The display shows the
&$// softkey.
OR
If your radio has a programmed call-response or call button,
press it to see the display shown in step 2. Proceed to step 3.
2 Press the
m button below &$//.
The display shows the last ID number
transmitted or received either as
5(&(,9(',', or as the incoming
caller’s ID number (Private
Conversation II).
Note: If you press the PTT button before you press the quick-
response button, your response is transmitted to everyone
in the talkgroup. Press the PTT button to answer the call.
3 A busy tone indicates the system is busy. If you hear a call-back
tone, a mode is available. The radio automatically keys up for
three seconds, after which you can begin speaking.