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ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual Standard Feature Operation
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When a talk time is used for either manual or alias paging, immediately following the generation of the
paging tones, the console remains on the paging channel and flashes “TALK NOW” for five to 45
seconds, as programmed. At this point, the microphone is active and a voice transmission can be made to
the paged units. The preprogrammed talk time can be extended by pressing and holding the main
TRANSMIT or channel TRANSMIT button.
When the talk time is over, the operator releases the appropriate transmit button or if no talk time has
been programmed, the console exits paging mode, and returns to normal operation, or hot standby
paging, and selects the previously selected channel. As discussed earlier, the operator should exercise
caution when following a page with a voice transmission to ensure that the correct channel is selected.
Manual Paging
Upon entering manual paging, the paging window will appear as seen below. Manual paging allows the
operator to select the paging channel, the paging type, and the paging digits. To change to manual paging
mode from alias paging mode, press the
CLR or TYPE button once.
Figure 16. Paging Window
When in manual paging, the status line displays the channel on which the page will be sent. This channel
can be changed while in manual paging mode. The paging line of the information window displays the
type of page on the left side of the window and blanks, or the last paged digits, or capcode on the right
side.
It is important when using manual paging that the desired paging channel be selected after
entering paging mode and prior to selecting the paging type and entering the capcode. The last
used paging type is stored for each channel. If the type of page and capcode are entered prior to selecting
the paging channel, the page type and capcode will most likely be changed or erased upon selecting the
new channel. If this happens, the operator must again select the paging type and reenter the capcode.
To change the type of paging, press the TYPE button on the Paging window until the desired paging type
is reached. If certain types of paging are not used, they can be disabled via CARD Suite to speed up
selection of a particular type of paging. Note that disabling DTMF paging also disables Immediate
DTMF paging.
The right side of the paging line displays blanks for the number of digits required from the operator or
PRESET CAPCODE if none are required. This is a function of how the paging is programmed for the
current paging channel. As digits are entered, the new digit is entered in the far right position and the
other digits are moved one place to the left. If more digits are entered than are allowed, all current digits
are cleared and the new digit is entered. If a wrong digit is entered, it may be desirable to press the
CLR
button to clear all digits and reenter the capcode.