66 Operating in conventional modeTo 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 LED is glowinggreen, the channel is busy and you may not beable to transmit.3 Hold the radio so that the microphone is about oneinch (2.5 cm) from your mouth and press the PTTkey to transmit.4 On a DMR channel: Wait for the go-ahead double-beep (if programmed).5 Speak clearly into the microphone and release thePTT key when you have finished talking.While you are transmitting, the LED glows red andthe transmit icon appears on the display.If you turn the channel selector while pressingthe PTT key, the channel will change after yourelease the PTT key.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 message Transmit Timeout Imminent appearson 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.
