Midland Radio P25 - Manual (Page 15)

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scan list will be scanned. If PTT is pressed while scanning, the radio will transmit on the
high priority channel. If PTT is pressed while scan is paused on a channel the radio will
transmit on the pause channel. If MENU is pressed scan is canceled. While scan is on,
a short press of the Scan key cancels scan.
The Scan key is also used as a clear (long press) or backspace (short press) key
during alpha-numeric keypad entry.
3.2.10 Star key
The ∗ key is a multi-function key allowing selection of several functions with successive
presses. The available functions depend on analog/digital mode. In digital mode the
talk group select, all call, talkaround and home functions may be available. In analog
mode the talkaround and home functions may be available.
3.2.10.1 Switching Talk Group
The first press of the ∗ key may prompt “GROUP:” to enter a new talk group. This
function is only available in digital mode and the entered talk group must be in the
selected zone’s talk group list.
3.2.10.2 Entering/Exiting Unaddressed Voice Call Mode
Successive presses of the ∗ key may prompt “ENTER TO UNADDRESSED VOICE
CALL?” or “EXIT UNADDRESSED VOICE CALL?” to enter/exit unaddressed voice call
mode. This function is only available in digital mode. Unaddressed Voice Call mode
implements an all call function to all talk groups using the channel.
Transmitting unaddressed calls may be disabled by radio programming.
3.2.10.3 Entering/Exiting Talkaround Mode
Successive presses of the ∗ key may prompt “ENTER TO TALKAROUND MODE?” or
“EXIT TALKAROUND MODE?” to enter/exit talkaround mode. This option is not
available on simplex (direct) channels. The talkaround function sets the transmitter to
the programmed receive frequency/CTCSS/DCS/NAC.
3.2.10.4 Switching to Home Zone and Channel
Successive presses of the ∗ key may prompt “GO TO HOME?” to switch to the home
zone and channel.