Tait t2020 User Manual

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G-STAR ID Encoding 27G-STAR ID EncodingG-STAR signaling is used with conventional sys-tems to identify individual radio users by assigning aunique G-STAR ID to each radio. This ID is trans-mitted each time the radio makes a G-STAR call,and is decoded by the dispatcher, giving a visualidentification of the radio in use. A total of 16,384individual ID codes are available. An emergency callmay also be programmed.Making aG-STAR CallThere are two ways to make G-STAR calls on yourT2020. A one touch G-STAR call may be assigned tothe auxiliary ( ) key. To make the call, pressthe auxiliary key. A G-STAR call may be associated with eachchannel that has G-STAR encoding pro-grammed. To make one of these calls, change tothe desired channel and press the PTT key.Depending on the way your radio is programmed,the G-STAR ID is sent when the PTT key ispressed, when the PTT key is released, or at bothpress and release of the PTT key.The transmit indicator ( ) appears briefly and theradio may give a short beep, as the call is transmit-ted. When the called party responds, proceed withyour conversation.G-STAREmergencyCallingThe one touch G-STAR call programmed for yourradio may be an emergency call. If programmed, emer-gency mode is activated by pressing the auxiliary key( ), or by operating a hidden switch. An emergencycall is then sent to a predetermined location, such asyour dispatcher. For a description of emergency mode,see “Emergency Mode” on page 44.