QTech Data Systems Tait TM8000 Radio - Manual (Page 26)

26 Basic operation
Making a preset call
You may be able to make preset calls to other radios by using
a programmed function key. There are two types of preset
calls that may be available:
■ channel preset calls, or
■ network preset calls.
Making a channel preset call
1 Select the required channel using the channel selection
keys
or .
2 Press the assigned function key to make the call.
Alternatively, your radio may be programmed so that a
preset call can be sent with a press of the PTT key. In this
case, press the PTT key to make the preset call.
3 When the called party responds, proceed with your
conversation.
Making a network preset call
Note: When making a network preset call, it is not necessary
to change channels.
1 Press the assigned function key to make the call.
2 When the called party responds, proceed with your
conversation.
Transmitting at low power
If you want to transmit at low power, you can override your
radio’s programmed power settings by using a function key
programmed for low-power transmit.
To transmit at low power on your current channel:
■ Press the function key programmed for low-power
transmit.
When the function key is pressed again, transmission is at
the programmed power level.