Operating in conventional mode 877 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 messageYour radio may be able to maintain a record of yourcurrent status. This status may be sent with outgoingcalls programmed to contain status information. If theradio receiving your message has been programmedwith the same status messages, it will decode anddisplay your message. The message indicates yourcurrent activity or location, such as “en route” or “atlunch”.To change you current status:
