90 Operating in MPT trunked modeAbout emergency operationIn an emergency you may be able to summon help by sendingan emergency call. After making the call, your radio may beprogrammed to enter emergency mode. While emergencymode is active, your radio may cycle between receive andtransmit, so that your dispatcher or the called party can hearany activity near your radio.On most networks, an emergency call takes precedence overother call types, and existing calls are cleared down so thatthe emergency call can proceed.To make an emergency call from your radio, you may be ableto either:■ make a preset emergency call,■ dial the emergency call using the alphanumeric keys, or■ use a function key programmed for emergency mode.Making a preset emergency callTo make a preset emergency call from your radio, you may beable to either use a programmed function key, use the mainmenu, or use your quick access menu.1 Select your preset emergency call.See “Making a preset call” on page 83.2 Press Send.An emergency call is now sent to the emergency locationthat has been programmed for your radio.
