20 Operating in conventional modeActivating monitor by using a function key1 Press the monitor function key to activate monitor and hearany traffic on the channel.While monitor is on, the green LEDflashes slowly and the monitor symbolappears in the display.2 Press the monitor function key again to turn monitor off, orwait for monitor to turn off automatically, after aprogrammed delay.When monitor turns off, the green LEDstops flashing and the monitor symboldisappears from the display.Note: Your radio may be programmed so that monitor turnsoff automatically after a short time.Activating monitor by using the Main menu1 Select Menu>Radio settings>Function settings>Monitor.2 In the Monitor menu, choose On.3 Press Select.While monitor is on, the green LEDflashes slowly and the monitor symbolappears in the display.Note: Your radio may be programmed so that monitor turnsoff automatically after a short time.Making a call1 Select the required channel or scan group.Note: You may need to select the zone you want first, thenselect the channel or group from that zone.2 Check that the channel is clear. If the green LED is glowing,the channel is busy and you may not be able to transmit.3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift themicrophone off the microphone clip.