Operating in conventional mode 837 Once the call has finished, press End.Your radio may send tones to release the line.Making an emergency callYou may be able to activate emergency mode byusing a programmed function key.1 Press the function key programmed forEmergency Mode and an emergency call is sent toyour dispatcher, or some other predeterminedlocation.While emergency mode is active, your radio maycycle between receive and transmit, so that yourdispatcher can hear any activity near the radio.Alternatively, your radio may appear to turn off butwill actually remain in emergency mode.2 Reset the radio to normal operation at any time byturning the radio off and then on.Emergency mode may be programmed to endafter a fixed period of time. In this case, there isno need to turn the radio off and then on in orderto return the radio to normal operation.Sending a status messageFor analog channels, your radio may be able tomaintain a record of your current status. This statusmay be sent with outgoing calls programmed tocontain status information. If the radio receiving yourmessage has been programmed with the same statusmessages, it will decode and display your message.The message indicates your current activity orlocation, such as “en route” or “at lunch”.To change you current status:
