EFJohnson 8500 Portable Radio User Manual


 
SUPERVISORY TONES
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If this tone sounds after the transmit indicator flashes several times and
“NO SITE” appears in the display, an out-of-radio-range condition is
indicated. To complete a call, you may need to get closer to your radio
system. Once this tone sounds, no more access attempts are made until
the push-to-talk switch is released and then pressed again.
If this tone sounds after the transmitter has been on for an extended
period and “TX TIME” also appears in the display, the transmitter has
been disabled by the time-out timer feature. Refer to page 25 for more
information.
If thistone sounds assoon as the push-to-talkswitch is pressed and “TX
DSBL” appears in the display, a channel is selected in the conventional
mode that is programmed as receive-only. Refer to page 31 for more
information.
Clear-To-Talk Tone
This is a short tone which sounds when the push-to-talk switch is
pressed. It indicates that the system has been successfully accessed and
speaking can begin. This tone does not sound if the radio system is busy
or if the selected system is programmed for conventional operation. Refer
to “Clear-To-Talk” on page 24 for more information.
Key Press Tone
This is a short tone that sounds when a key is pressed. This tone can
be enabled and disabled by turning power on with the SCN key pressed.
NOTE: The following tones are heard only when making telephone calls.
Confirmation Tone
This is a short tone that sounds when the number just dialed is
accepted by the system.