88 ScanningAbout scanningThe scan feature is used to monitor groups ofchannels or talkgroups for activity of interest. Thismeans that you are able to operate across multiplechannels or talkgroups at the same time. Forexample, you may need to monitor your ownconventional dispatch channel as well as other localarea channels, such as a local sheriff and highwaypatrol channel.Members of a scan group may be conventionalchannels (P25 or analog), trunked talkgroups, andvote groups, depending of the type of scan group.When scanning is active, the radio searches throughmember channels for activity. If activity is found, theradio remains on that channel or talkgroup, so thatyou can hear the activity, and respond if necessary.Once the activity has finished, the radio beginssearching again.Some channels or talkgroups, known as ‘priority’channels or talkgroups, are scanned more often thatothers in the scan group. Calls from priority channelsor talkgroups take precedence over those from non-priority group members.While the radio is scanning for activity, the animatedicon appears on the display.When the radio stops on a channel or talkgroup wherethere is activity, the icon flashes.In a background or talkgroup scan group, a scanningicon with a tick ( ) indicates that the selectedchannel or talkgroup is a member of the scan group.The four types of scanning that may be available onyour radio are:■ standard scanning (P25 conventional and analogchannels)Talkgroup 2Zone 1 MenuAd. book
