GAI-Tronics ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 42)

Standard Feature Operation ICP9000 Navigator Series Console Operator’s Manual
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Alert Page
It is possible to send out an individual, group or stack page followed by an alert tone. To generate an
alert page, select the page or pages to be transmitted. Press and hold the desired alert tone button instead
of the
TRANSMIT button. The console generates the page(s) and approximately one second after the last
page, begins the generation of the alert tone. The alert can be generated for up to eight seconds as long
as the alert tone button is held.
Upon releasing the alert tone button or at the end of the alert tone, the console will flash “TALK NOW”
at the upper right of the information window for a minimum of two seconds. During this time, the
microphone is active and voice audio is transmitted over the channel(s). To extend the talk time, press
and hold the main
TRANSMIT, page TRANSMIT or channel TRANSMIT button.
When the operator releases the appropriate transmit button or the two seconds time out, the console exits
paging mode, 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.
Immediate DTMF Paging
Immediate DTMF Paging is slightly different from the other paging formats in that there are no limits on
the number of digits that can be transmitted, and there are no preset aliases available. To select
Immediate DTMF paging, ensure the console is in manual paging mode and that DTMF paging is
enabled on the desired channel using CARD Suite. Press the
TYPE button until IMMED. DTMF is
displayed on the paging line.
Pressing a digit causes the channel to begin transmission and to transmit the DTMF digit over the
channel. The digit can be heard through the select speaker as it is generated. If the console channel is
not currently transmitting, there is a slight delay upon pressing the first digit to allow the base station to
begin transmission. It is necessary to press and hold the first digit until it is heard from the select
speaker. Upon releasing the button, the channel continues to transmit for approximately two seconds to
allow additional digits to be entered. The operator can enter more digits or can begin a voice
transmission by pressing and holding the
TRANSMIT button. To exit immediate DTMF paging, press the
PAGE button on the Navigator tool bar or select another type of paging using the TYPE button.
Manual Paging Enable/Disable
Use the CARD Suite software application to enable or disable each type of paging (such as
DTMF/Immediate DTMF, 2-Tone, 5/6 Tone, and 2805/1500) on each channel. If disabled, the paging
type does not appear on the display during manual paging as described in the Manual Paging section of
this manual. Consult with the system supervisor regarding disabling manual paging.