5-Tone Signaling 23Wait a few seconds after the transmit indicator ( )disappears from the control head display, and thenbroadcast your message. Phrase your message insuch a way that it requires no acknowledgement,since the other users cannot all reply at once.5-ToneEmergencyCallingOne of the preset 5-tone calls programmed for yourradio may be an emergency call. If programmed,emergency mode is activated by pressing the auxil-iary key ( ), or by operating a hidden switch.An emergency call is then sent to a predeterminedlocation, such as your dispatcher.For a description of emergency mode, see “Emer-gency Mode” on page 44.StatusMessagesDepending on how your radio was programmed,you may be able to attach a pre-defined status mes-sage to some calls. If the radio receiving your mes-sage has been programmed with the same statusmessages, it will decode and display your message.The message can be up to eight characters long,indicating your current activity or location, such as“EN ROUTE” or “AT LUNCH”. Up to 100 sta-tus messages may be defined at radio programmingtime.37 Second digit of the group call.37GGG The group character (G) is substi-tuted for the remaining digits.37GGG Call transmitted to all 37??? users.Press Key DisplayReadsMeaning