94 Operating in conventional modeUsing the function key programmed formonitorThe function key programmed for monitor may beprogrammed so that a short key press turns monitoron, and a long key press turns squelch override on.To activate squelch override:■ Press and hold the function key programmed formonitor to override the radio’s squelch.The message Squelch override activatedappears in the display.While squelch override is on, the LED flashesgreen, and the squelch override icon appears inthe display.Squelch override remains on until there is a furtherlong key press.Using the radio in differentrepeater areasYour radio may have a group of channelsprogrammed as a voting group. The channels in thevoting group all carry the same traffic, but fromdifferent repeaters. As your radio moves in and out ofdifferent repeater coverage areas, the bestcommunication channel is automatically selected foryou to use, until a better communications channel isselected.This channel is known as the ‘home’ channel, and willbe the channel you make and receive calls on. Whilevoting is active, the scanning icon appears in thedisplay.The section "Selecting a group" on page 80 explainshow to select a group. A group can be either a votingor a scanning group.
