Orion LBI-38888K - Manual (Page 55)

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RECEIVING A CALL
1. Turn ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob
clockwise (out of detente). A short alert signal (if enabled through
programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.
2. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume
level.
3. Select the desired conventional system and channel. The display
indicates the current conventional system and channel names.
4. The radio is now ready to receive calls.
5. When the radio receives a call (and the correct encoding is decoded, if
programmed and enabled), it unmutes on the channel and the BSY
indicator comes on.
SENDING A CALL
1. Turn ON the radio and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to
the desired volume level. Select the desired conventional system and
channel.
2. Ensure that the channel is not busy by pressing the c button to
momentarily disable any channel decoding and unmute the receiver or
observe the unlit BSY indicator. If the Channel Busy Lockout feature is
programmed for the selected channel, the radio will not transmit when
the channel is busy.
3. Press and hold the PTT button. The TX indicator will turn on and a
short beep sounds (if programmed) indicating that communication can
begin.
4. Hold the microphone approximately three inches from the mouth and
speak in a normal voice.
5. Release the PTT button when the transmission is complete and listen for
a reply.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If enabled, G-STAR emergency signalling can be transmitted when
operating in the conventional mode. This G-STAR signalling will transmit 5
times with a delay between each transmission. To send an emergency call
on the selected conventional system and channel (or on an optionally pre-