Tait TM8235 User Manual

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34 Operating in conventional modeMaking a call1 Select the required channel or scan group.2 Check that the channel is clear. If the green LED is glowing,the channel is busy and you may not be able to transmit.3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift themicrophone off the microphone clip.4 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) fromyour mouth.5 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.6 Speak clearly into the microphone and release the PTTkey when you have finished talking.While you are transmitting, the red LED glows.Transmit timerYour radio may have a transmit timer that limits the amountof time you can transmit continuously. When the transmittimer is about to expire, the red LED flashes and the radiogives three beeps. You must release the PTT before you cantransmit again.Note: Your radio may be unable to transmit for a short timeafter the transmit timer has expired.Receiving a callWhen there is valid activity on your radio’s currently selectedchannel or group, the radio then unmutes and you canhear the call.