Operating in conventional mode 49To make a call:1 Select the required channel or scan group.You may need to select the zone you want first,then select the channel or group from that zone.2 On channels programmed for DMR or analog callsbetween radios (without a radio network): Checkthat the channel is clear. If the green LED isglowing, the channel is busy and you may not beable to transmit.3 Lift the microphone off the microphone clip.4 Hold the microphone about 2 inches (5 cm) fromyour mouth.5 Press and hold the PTT key to transmit.6 On a DMR channel: Wait for the go-ahead double-beep (if programmed).7 Speak clearly into the microphone and release thePTT key when you have finished talking.While you are transmitting, the red LED glows andthe transmit icon appears on the display.You cannot change channels whiletransmitting.Limiting call timeYour radio may limit the amount of time you can talk(transmit) continuously. This is known as the ‘transmittimer’ or ‘time-out timer’ and allows other radio usersto make calls on that channel.The radio warns you before the transmit timer expiresby beeping three times. The red status LED flashesand the message Transmit timeout imminentappears in the display.If the transmit timer has timed out, you must releasethe PTT before you can transmit again.Your radio may be unable to transmit for a shorttime after the transmit timer has expired.
