173 BASIC OPERATION■ Emergency transmissionWhen [Emergency] is pushed for the specified time period*,the emergency signal is transmitted once, or repeatedly, onthe specified emergency channel.A repeat emergency signal is automatically transmitted untilthe transceiver receives an acknowledgement signal, or youturn the transceiver power OFF.When no emergency channel is specified, the signal is trans-mitted on the previously selected channel.If you want to cancel the emergency call, push and hold[Emergency] again before transmitting the call.If your transceiver is programmed for Silent operation, youcan transmit an Emergency call without the beep soundingand the LED indicator lighting.IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergencychannel individually to provide the certain emergency calloperation.* Depending on the presetting. Ask your dealer for details.D NOTESDepending on the presetting, the following functions are auto-matically activated. Ask your dealer for details.• Auto TX functionAfter the emergency call transmission, audio from the micro-phone is automatically transmitted for a specified time period.*• Auto RX functionAfter the emergency call transmission, the transceiver standsby in the audible mode for the specified time period.*■ Man Down Emergency CallThis function requires the optional UT-124R man down unit.When the transceiver has been left in a horizontal position forthe specified time period*, the transceiver enters the emer-gency mode, and then the countdown starts.After the specified time period* has passed, an emergencycall is automatically transmitted once, or repeatedly.If the transceiver is placed in a vertical position before the firsttransmission, the transceiver exits the emergency mode andthe emergency call is cancelled.IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set an emergencychannel individually to provide the certain emergency calloperation.