Tait Orca Manual

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2727272727Making callsThere are three ways to establish a call.n Enter the number of the required party using thekeypad and press the enter key ( ) or the hash key ( ).For more information on what you can dial, seeìDialling optionsî starting on page 29.n Each position on the 16-way selector can have a presetcall assigned to it. Change to the position the call youwish to make is assigned to and briefly press the PTT.n The radio can also have two function key preset calls,which are assigned to one of the function key positions.Press the assigned function key to send the call.The control channel will then set up the call.Call setupWhile the control channel is setting up the call, the radiowill display the message WAIT. Once the called party hasanswered, you will hear either:n a medium-pitched warble; orn two short medium-pitched beeps.Depending upon how the trunking system and radio areconfigured, you may also hear a telephone-like ringing tone.The display will read GO and the LED will glow green toindicate that the radio has switched to a traffic channel. Youcan proceed with the call.When you have finished your conversation, either:n give a short press of the clear key ( ); orn change to another position on the 16-way selector.This will indicate to the network that you have finished thecall, and it can then clear down the traffic channel for othercalls. The radio will give five short, low-pitched beeps andwill revert to the idle state.