Motorola Talkabout 189 - Manual (Page 91)

Using the Options Menu 89
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Network Selection
To make and receive phone calls, your
phone must register with one of the
available networks. The phone works with
any of these networks: GSM 900, GSM
1800 and combined GSM 900/1800.
Your phone automatically searches for the
last network used. If this network is
unavailable, your phone will attempt to
register with a new network.
When your phone needs to register with a
new network, it will generate a sorted list
of networks.The network list is sorted in
the following order:
• The Home network.
• Networks from a preferred list.
• A random list of other networks found
above a certain signal strength.
Any forbidden networks stored in the SIM
card will not be included in the sorted list.
Change Band
The country where you purchased your
phone determines the default band that it
uses. When you travel abroad, you must
remember to change to an appropriate
band.
Use this option to change the band of
operation for your phone.
The country where you purchased your
phone also determines which of the
following options are available:
• GSM 900/1800 (referred to as 900/
1800)
• GSM 900 (referred to as 900)
• GSM 1800 (referred to as 1800)
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