100 Emergency operationActivating emergency modeYou can activate emergency mode using theemergency function key or a hidden switch, if yourradio is set up in this way.1 Long press the function key or hidden switch toactivate emergency mode.In non-stealth emergencies, ‘Emergency mode’appears in the display.One or more emergency calls are sent to yourdispatcher or another predetermined radio user.During emergency mode, the radio will behave asdescribed in "What happens during an emergencycall?" on page 99.Warning If your microphone is removed or damagedby an assailant, you still may be able to communicatewith the dispatcher using the concealed microphone.This microphone is hidden behind the speaker andcan only be used during emergency mode, if yourradio is programmed in this way.2 Turn the radio off and on again to end emergencymode (including ‘false powerdown’). The radioreturns to normal operation.Emergency mode