Operating in conventional mode 812 Press Menu and select Dial radio call.Alternatively, your radio may be programmed so alocal call can be dialed directly from the defaultdisplay. In this case, you can start dialing the callwithout selecting the menu option.A series of X and S characters may appear,prompting you to dial over them.3 Dial the number using the alphanumeric keys.Your radio may be programmed so you can dialgroup tones using the and keys. Dial tofill one X. Dial to fill the current X and allsubsequent X characters in the current burst.4 Press Send (if the Send option appears).The call details appear on the display, the red LEDglows LED glows red, and appears on thedisplay.When the called party receives your call, themessage Ack received may appear on thedisplay.Connecting to a telephonenetworkFor analog channels, you may be able to use yourradio to connect to a telephone network. This type ofcall is known as a DTMF patch call.To make a DTMF patch call, you may be able toeither:■ use a programmed function key,■ use the Main menu to dial the call,■ make a local call (see "Making a local call" onpage 80), or■ use your address book (see "Making a call usingthe address book" on page 79).
