44 Operating in conventional modeMaking a callTo make a call:1 Select the required zone (see "Selecting a zone"on page 40).2 Select the required channel (see "Selecting achannel" on page 41).3 Lift the microphone off the microphone clip.4 Hold the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm) fromyour mouth and press the PTT key to transmit.If the channel is busy, you may not be able totransmit. Wait until the green status LED hasstopped glowing, and then try again.5 Speak clearly into the microphone and release thePTT key when you have finished talking.While you are transmitting the red LED glows andappears on the display.6 Finish your conversation as soon as possible andrelease the PTT key. For a short time, your radiomay prevent you from making another call.Making an individual callThis feature is available for digital channels only.To make a call to one person rather than a group ofpeople:1 Press Menu and select Individual call.(The person to whom you last made an individualcall is highlighted.)(Depending on how your radio is programmed, youmay be able to press a function key or use yourQuick Access menu to select individual calls.)Channel 1Zone 11 MenuCancel
