113BASIC OPERATION3 Channel selectionSeveral types of channel selections are available. Methodsmay differ according to your system set up.NON-ZONE TYPE:Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired operatingchannel, in sequence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH4] keys to select a channel directly.ZONE TYPE:Push [Zone], then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select thedesired zone.AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turningpower ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning.Scanning stops when receiving a call. Call procedureWhen your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSSand DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voicetransmission. The tone signaling employed may be a selectivecalling system which allows you to call specific station(s) onlyand prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.q Select the desired TX code channel or 5-tone codeaccording to your System Operator’s instructions.• This may not be necessary depending on programming.• Refer to ( p. 13) for selection.w Push the call key (assigned to one of the dealer program-mable keys: [Emer], [Side1], [Side2], [Side3], [P0], [P1],[P2] and [P3]) or [PTT].e After transmitting a 5-tone code, the remainder of yourcommunication can be carried out in the normal fashion.Selective callingNon-selective calling