Contents xiContentsCall alert paging .......................................................... 29Sending a call alert page .......................................... 29Answering a call alert page ...................................... 29Checking missed calls .................................................. 30Checking that the channel is clear (monitor) ................ 31Turning monitor on and off...................................... 31Using the Main menu........................................... 31Using a function key ............................................ 315 Listening to channel traffic ....................... 32Scanning a group of channels ...................................... 33Understanding the different types of scanning ......... 33Selecting a scan group ............................................. 33Using a function key ............................................ 33Using the Main menu........................................... 34Making a call while scanning.................................... 34About nuisance delete.............................................. 35Removing a channel from a scan group................ 35Editing a background scan group ............................. 35Adding a channel to your background scan group 36Removing a channel from your backgroundscan group ............................................................. 37Hearing faint and noisy signals ..................................... 38Turning squelch override on and off ......................... 38Using the Main menu........................................... 38Using a function key ............................................ 386 Sending and receiving messages.............. 39About messages .......................................................... 40Sending a message................................................... 40Checking received messages .................................... 41Informing other radio users of your status .................... 42Sending a status update ........................................... 42Requesting a status update ...................................... 437 Safeguarding you and your radio ............ 44Locking and unlocking the keypad ............................... 45About emergency calls ................................................. 46Making a priority call................................................ 46Using the Main menu........................................... 46Using a function key ............................................ 46