48 About emergency callsSafeguarding you and your radioWhat happens during an emergency call?The exact way your radio behaves when it entersemergency mode depends on how your radio isprogrammed. The main phases for both stealth andnon-stealth emergency modes are summarized below.The length of each phase is determined when the radiois programmed.When the emergency button is pressed:See also “Stealth and non-stealth emergency modes”on page 47.The radio continually sends alerts to thedispatcher until a response is received. Detailsof your location may also be sent (if thisfeature is available for your radio).The radio alternately transmits and receives sothe dispatcher can hear what is happening inthe vicinity of your radio.(Non-stealth emergencies end once this phaseis complete or when you end emergencymode.)Stealth emergencies only: The radio isinactive, but it can receive special ‘messages’from the dispatcher so that he or she can hearwhat is happening in the vicinity of the radio.(Stealth emergencies end once this phase iscomplete or when you end emergency mode.)bcd
